/pic3031851.jpg)
Sharp Practice: Wargame Rules for Large Skirmishes in the Era of Black Powder, 1700 to 1865
Sharp Practice are large scale skirmish rules, designed for between 30 and 120 figures a side, with players taking the roles of heroic leaders of the black powder age. Hornblower, Flashman, Sharpe, Bolitho, all can lead
What is Sharp Practice: Wargame Rules for Large Skirmishes in the Era of Black Powder, 1700 to 1865
Sharp Practice are large scale skirmish rules, designed for between 30 and 120 figures a side, with players taking the roles of heroic leaders of the black powder age. Hornblower, Flashman, Sharpe, Bolitho, all can lead their men into battle with these much heralded rule set.
The rules are written with an emphasis on the Napoleonic Wars but include rules the will allow them to cover almost any conflict between 1750 and 1860. In the literary genre, Sharp Practice sees the enlisted men operate in groups of up to a dozen figures, with the key leaders adding their character to the action. Groups of men may be combined into formations and the rules contain a guide to using small unit Napoleonic drill in your games.
The rules are suitable for figures from 15mm to 40mm in size and will work with any basing system you like.
Game details
- Players
- 2–6
- Age
- —
- Duration
- 120 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Type
- Board game
- Year
- 2008
- Mechanics
- Measurement Movement · Simulation · Variable Phase Order
- Categories
- American Civil War · American Revolutionary War · Book
- Designer
- Richard Clarke (III)
- Publisher
- Too Fat Lardies
Sharp Practice: Wargame Rules for Large Skirmishes in the Era of Black Powder, 1700 to 1865 on Meeplay
See what the Meeplay community plays and thinks about Sharp Practice: Wargame Rules for Large Skirmishes in the Era of Black Powder, 1700 to 1865, and add your own plays to the record.
Games similar to Sharp Practice: Wargame Rules for Large Skirmishes in the Era of Black Powder, 1700 to 1865
/pic4472317.jpg)
Black Powder: Second EditionAge of Reason/pic5179895.jpg)
Scum of the Earth: Black Powder gaming for the rest of usAge of Reason/pic5525707.jpg)
About Bonaparte: Fast Play Napoleonic War Game RulesAmerican Civil War/pic9096126.jpg)
Musket to Rifle: Black Powder Skirmish WarfareAmerican Civil War/pic1606468.jpg)
Two Hundred Years: 5mm Wargame Rules 1700-1900Age of ReasonEverything about Sharp Practice: Wargame Rules for Large Skirmishes in the Era of Black Powder, 1700 to 1865
How many players is Sharp Practice: Wargame Rules for Large Skirmishes in the Era of Black Powder, 1700 to 1865 for?
Sharp Practice: Wargame Rules for Large Skirmishes in the Era of Black Powder, 1700 to 1865 plays with 2–6 players.
How long does a game take?
A game takes about 120 minutes.
What age is it suitable for?
Check the box for the recommended age.
Play Sharp Practice: Wargame Rules for Large Skirmishes in the Era of Black Powder, 1700 to 1865 with Meeplay
Save it to your collection, track your plays and find players near you.
