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Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Battleground by Easy Eight WW2 miniature rules

Not sure how many people remember this game. Let alone if they played it.  It was a awesome game for me. A little role playing , good mechanics just plain fun.  Found a yahoo group that posts on the game.  My intent is post what I can on the game here to see if there is still interest.

History on the game:

From what I recall the rules where written by two guys.  One of them was killed in a accident. That pretty killed that game.  Next the only way to get the game was on a CD.  Lots of people back in the 90's didn't like this change.
Currently available from Syr Hobbs Wargames :Syr Hobbs Battle ground rules

If you have any info or wish to share you experience with the feel free to post.



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10 comments:

  1. captain arjunMay 17, 2017 at 10:09 AM

    I played a Saving Private Ryan campaign using these rules. Loved them.

    Great for squad-level games. You really feel the tension from one activation to the next.

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    1. GaryMay 17, 2017 at 4:00 PM

      That is what I liked about the game. The tension of not knowing what is going to happen next.

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  2. Chris FisherMay 17, 2017 at 2:59 PM

    Excellent rules. The first WWII miniatures game I ever played, and we often did narrative scenarios down in the game room.

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  3. GaryMay 17, 2017 at 4:01 PM

    Glad to see someone else liked the rules set. Thanks for posting.

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  4. CelticCurmudgeonMay 18, 2017 at 6:36 AM

    Just played a wonderful game last night - part of the US Army campaign on Leyte against the IJA. I've bought a complete set of rules from Syr Hobbs and have given rule sets as gifts. Once you get the hang of the game you can play with multiple units quite easily and it covers everything from the VBCW through Korea and later. It is a great, under appreciated game.

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  5. GaryMay 18, 2017 at 7:47 AM

    I had purchased the rules when they first came out. When easy eight released new modules I bought them. On their Yahoo site there are updates for Vietnam. Along with mention of the Arab Israelis wars. I would like to find those updates. Thanks for you comments.

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  6. UnknownJune 28, 2018 at 1:20 PM

    I just found this page because I got a box out of my attic full of Battle ground memorabilia. I used to play this when I was a teenager, loved it. So cool that people may still be playing it. It was my first miniature table top game.

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  7. ErikoloMarch 15, 2020 at 8:26 PM

    Anywhere know where they can find this? I've been looking for a copy of it to play for a while.

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  8. ErikoloMarch 15, 2020 at 8:26 PM

    Anyone Know where you can find a copy of the rules?

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  9. GaryMarch 16, 2020 at 11:08 AM

    You purchase the rules here: http://syrhobbswargames.com/ocart2/index.php?route=product/category&path=142

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