The Pikeman's Lament: Pike and Shot Wargaming Rules
- Players: 1–10 players
- Play time: 60 min
- BGG rating: 7.6
About The Pikeman's Lament: Pike and Shot Wargaming Rules
Recreate the action and drama of 17th century warfare on your tabletop with The Pikeman's Lament. Start by creating your officer; is he a natural leader raised from the ranks, the youngest son of a noble family, or an old veteran who has seen too many battles? As you campaign, your officer will win honor and gain promotion, acquiring traits that may help lead his men to victory. Before each skirmish, your officer must raise his company from a wide range of unit options: Should he lean towards hard-hitting heavy cavalry or favor solid, defensively minded infantry? Companies are typically formed from 6-8 units, each made up of either 6 or 12 figures, and quick, decisive, and dramatic games are the order of the day. With core mechanisms based on Daniel Mersey's popular Lion Rampant rules, The Pikeman's Lament captures the military flavor of the 17th century, and allows you to recreate skirmishes and raids from conflicts such as the Thirty Years' War, the English Civil Wars, and the Great Northern War.
- Released
- 2017
- Designers
- Michael Leck, Daniel Mersey
- Age
- 10+
- Best with
- 2 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play The Pikeman's Lament: Pike and Shot Wargaming Rules?
The Pikeman's Lament: Pike and Shot Wargaming Rules plays with 1–10 players.
What is the best player count for The Pikeman's Lament: Pike and Shot Wargaming Rules?
BoardGameGeek community voters say The Pikeman's Lament: Pike and Shot Wargaming Rules is best with 2 players (1 vote).
How long does The Pikeman's Lament: Pike and Shot Wargaming Rules take to play?
A game of The Pikeman's Lament: Pike and Shot Wargaming Rules takes 60 min.
What age is The Pikeman's Lament: Pike and Shot Wargaming Rules for?
The recommended minimum age for The Pikeman's Lament: Pike and Shot Wargaming Rules is 10+.
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