Showing posts with label Zvezda. Show all posts
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Thursday, 10 March 2016

Samurai Battles - the board game minis.

A few people have mentioned the joint Zvezda/Richard Borg collaboration on the board game with miniatures (1/72nd scale), I have this set and have enjoyed playing the battles as well as painting the minis. The set has been expanded by the makers and is still available, but I only have the original box set. I have added a few photos of some of the units and their unique bases. These bases are for use with Zvezda's own rule set which is included in the box with Borg's C&C type rule system. Both systems are quick and fun to play and of course comes with a scenario book. Along with Battle Cry, which also uses the C&C system, I often enjoy a quick game.



Samurai horsemen with lances. The over sized banner on the base gives information about the unit in Zvezda's rules.


Foot warriors.


Archers, the large arrows on the base are for showing the amount of ammo left. Each time the unit fires, one large arrow is removed from the stand.




I painted up two factions, one in purple and one in red. Not the best of light for the photo's.



The unique bases that are supplied.


The figures are very well sculpted, as you would expect from Zvezda.