The Men of Iron system applied to 7 battles from the War of the Roses.
Tác Giả: Richard H. Berg
Họa Sĩ: Charles Kibler, Mike Lemick, Rodger B. MacGowan
Nhà Phát Hành: GMT Games
(from GMT website:)
Blood & Roses focuses on the battles of the Wars of the Roses in England, between 1455 and 1487. This was warfare in which most men were truly "of iron", heavily and totally armored to such a point that their mobility was suspect. It was also the introduction of gunpowder – mostly field artillery – in noticeable numbers. And while many English men-at-arms were mounted, they did so almost entirely for transport. Most fighting was on foot … and it was quite vicious.
Historical Note: The game’s title refers to the heavy casualty rates and the names given to many of the fields after the battles: Bloody Meadow, Bloody Field, et al.
Blood & Roses is designed for quick learning and easy play. Game rules are short, there are no "turns" - play is Continual, with ample opportunities to steal play from your opponent - and combat resolution is a single dieroll. Playing time is about 1-2 hours, per battle.
Battles:
Designer: RICHARD H. BERG
Developer: Ralph Shelton
MAP SCALE: 50 yards per hex. UNIT SCALE: 250 Infantry and Cavalry, 150 Handgunners, and several Cannons per counter.