I try to run a game at the convention each year as it makes me feel like I am contributing in some form. Here in the USA, at our convention we actually play the game not just display it like they do in England. So it is helpful to have some functioning rules when you spring it on stragers who want to have a game. So here we go.
The following seven pictures I took were when I was setting up the battle. The scale of the game is that each infantry stand represents two battalions and each cavalry stand a regiment of cavalry. My 1/72 SYW armies are based for an old game Volley & Bayonet and I left them as is and developed my set to keep with the large scale of the game.
So the Battle of Prague, one of the larger SYW actions, fits on six foot by eight foot table. This next shot is behind the Austrian lines, more or less. The Austrian troops on the left of the picture will be deploying on the hills with the road on them just beyond them. They will be the only units to Start on the board on turn one. The rest of the Austrian army will be coming onto the table as the game progresses.
As promised here are the Austrians on the hill. I was in charge of this command for the Austrians and we did not know exactly where the Prussians would come on the table. The Prussian forces under King Frederick were free to enter along the entire table length you see them coming on from.
Thankfully I was quickly joined by some Austrian cavalry riding to my rescue.
The Prussian arrived to the Austrian front ,, this was actually King Fredericks flanking attack. The Prussians are pushing forward at break neck speed. Getting across the water obstacle quickly.
A smirking Prussian commander looks on as his Left Wing commander storms forward.
More Prussians of the Left Wing command deploying with ease!!
Good grief I am about to be attacked on two fronts by Prussian cavalry!
My Austrians on the hill were no match for the Prussians who cleaned them off the hill and prepare to advance on the open flank... Gulp..
Thankfully more Austrian forces are coming on to try and stablize the situation!
The center is having a massive troop build up!
A bit of a traffic jam for the Prussians. All three wing commands are now on the table.
Austrian cavalry trying to secure the Austrian left flank!
I was able to beat the Prussian cavalry thrown at me we are now awaiting the Prussian infantry attack.
This block of unstoppable Prussian infantry is about to put to flight my Austrian reserve infantry.
On the Austrian right flank our cavalry is attempting to organize a defense.
However the Prussians have come to contest this situation!
The reserve Austrian grenadiers did stand tall for several major actions but the end was coming.
The end has come. The Austrian have met there break point.
The following pictures were taking by other players and I will just drop these in for viewing pleasure. Fredericj directing the troops. Interesting hand sign.
So there you have it a Prussian victory but it was closer than it appeared. We actually made whole sale rule changes during the course of the game and much improvement on my system was made. Thanks fellas.
Also thanks for looking!!
