Even More Cheap Skirmish Wargames

[@sophia_comicart]

Mr Swills. The minis in Arceworld is invcredible! 02 hundred Hours looks amazing too. T28 is really taking off which is wonderful.

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

Mr. Swills is great! I have to many good choices...

[@williamwright8594]

Stargrave has liscened miniatures but is miniatures agnostic. There is no requirement to use the official miniatures.

[@lorgor4eva]

Nice to see carnevale mentioned. I just got the big 2-player starter set with my mate 😊. Also, as I'm moving away from GW, I've got warcrow & moonstone. Bushido & malifaux are still on my list at some point, also 😊

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

If GW didn't keep scratching those random itches I get I would have left a long time ago, but AOS/Legion Imperialis are keeping me around for now

[@ProfessorPaint-lw1yq]

This is great, and I love Stargrave/Frostgrave - but they are miniatures agnostic. I do love the figures that North Star has brought out to support them, but they are just as good (if not better) for other miniatures agnostic games (like Five Parsecs, or Space Weirdos). Thanks for this video, very informative and fun.

[@Kirik946]

Another Skirmish game to consider is The drowned earth it has a 2 player stater bundle for £135 terrain would probably be around £50-100 depending on what you can find. Warcrow may also be worth considering but it has only just been released. Stater set for that is £140 with rule book

[@jackbell2568]

ArcWorlde is fantastic. Such a unique fun fantasy skirmish game and the minis are brilliant. They also have lots of single faction starter sets as well. So you can pick whatever faction that takes your fancy.

[@johnhollick3733]

Another great video and awesome list. I hope this inspires more folks to try smaller skirmish games, from small companies. You could do a 'Download and Print' video on skirmish games, One Page Rules, Wargame Vault has plenty from companies like Snarling Badgers (4 games), Garske Games (2) and Osprey Publishing (too many). Osprey does have print versions, but PDFs are less expensive and you can reference quickly on a tablet while playing. Keep up the great work and cheers!

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

On the same wavelength already, glad you enjoyed!

[@argy8141]

I'm too old to be constantly scrolling up and down a tablet and I don't find it fun. I've always loved the thumbing through a book knowing where that table I want is. I've even been known to tab pages. With some publishers you can buy the book and get the pdf free and have the best of both worlds. On occassions I have found keyword search great but on the balance prefer dead trees to digital.

[@johnhollick3733]

@@argy8141 You can print and bind the few pages of rules if you like. Space Weirdos is 9 front and back.

[@soysaucehobbies2703]

Thanks for the round up. Definitely seeing some new games worth checking out. A suggestion for a future project: maybe a terrain video? You mention terrain as part of the cost round up and got me thinking, where you were sourcing, or were planning on sourcing the terrain, especially those starter sets that don't come with their own.

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

Yep, terrain is a video I already have planned, also thanks for enjoying the video!

[@WarpMiniatures]

Thank you for mentioning ArcWorlde in your video! Really glad you like the game 😁

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

No problem! I'm really happy so many of my videos have been noticed by the creators of games!

[@Tremezy]

Carnevale, my beloved

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

Definitely the thing that surprised me the most on this list, the cheapness will make me try it soon

[@argy8141]

@@Wargamerofalltrades The lore will draw you in, and the sheer fun of it. The editors encourage you to take risks and have fun. When you get a Pulcinella on an ostrich jumping off a bridge onto a gondola back onto to wharf to cut a corner, then you know you've embraced Carnevale. It's mad. Having a good looking board is expensive though but it's lovely and mad

[@PauloRogerioDePinho]

Call it Porculus. It means piglet in latin, but it is also a pun with oculus, which means eye.

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

I like that a lot!

[@agarrettsollenberger2433]

Have you thought about making a video about showcasing games that don’t use measurement for movement but has a grid like battletech. Other couple examples, godtear, super fantasy brawl and skytear grid map based board games. I’m just wondering if there’s more war skirmish using grid maps for movement

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

Yes I have! It is in my future plans, I just wanted to do some more research first

[@RedHandedDaniel]

Dead Mans hand does have 2 plastic figure kits atm, but the crews are still metal. and will be for the foreseeable future.

[@mythrando]

I'd really like to try out a wild west game. If folks could recommend one (whether from this list or elsewhere) as "the one to get", what would that be?

[@elgentleman6259]

DBA & DBMM (De Bellis Antiquitatis v3.0 & De Bellis Magistrorum Militum v2.1). Basic and advanced versions of historical battle wargames, focusing on unit movement and unit types. Free PDF rules or £15 rulebooks. They're meant to be played with 6 or 10mm figures, but as the units represent 300-1000 men each, I prefer to use painted MDF bases with the unit banner drawn on instead to maintain the beyond epic scale (and it makes the cost pennies). Print off some terrain from your favourite non-copywrite Earth satellite website and you're good to go.

[@maxxon99]

When did they make the switch from 15mm?

[@elgentleman6259]

@@maxxon99 Probably still the community-adopted size. It's a 2mm to 30mm ruleset. Just keeping it cheap with little guys (or no guys).

[@maxxon99]

@@elgentleman6259 The older editions I have have base sizes for 15mm and 25mm, though practically everybody played it in 15mm. You're welcome to play it any way you like, I was just wondering when they added official base sizes for other scales?

[@elgentleman6259]

@@maxxon99 Checked v2.1 for you. They're clumped as 30-20mm, 15-6mm and 2mm. So 30mm base fronts (of varying depth) for 2mm is the only new addition I guess. I shall promote your 15mm to the audience who wish to meet a larger playgroup though (still an inexpensive scale).

[@TheOldMan-75]

I really like your nightmare ghost pig avatar :D

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

Thanks!

[@badwrongfun5541]

Isley is the name I'd suggest just the sake of an "eyes" pun. Regardless, the pig mascot is really cute! On to the actual video, Crooked Dice 7TV, Steel Rift, and Blood and Plunder all really appeal to me. I'm definitely gonna look into them.

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

Thanks for the name idea! I think I like this one the most so far, glad you found something that interested you!

[@Izzboticus]

I'd like to see your take on Mobile Frame Zero, if you haven't already.

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

I have not heard of it before but I definitely will ne looking at it now

[@shaundaly1134]

Love these videos. Theres always one or two games I haven't heard of.

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@redviego6714]

Love the content!! Keep it up!! If you're looking for a new video idea, can you do one for getting terrain for cheap. I noticed stuff like Carnevale had some interesting terrain, but I was curious to see what else is availableand would love a video talking about some options for people that play the less supported wargames.

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

Yep, that's one planned in the pipeline but I may make It sooner rather then later

[@arnolfostandolfi9730]

Ash (All Seeing Hog) lovelly video, just as the previous one, great detail and great presentation

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

Much appreciated!

[@tboneg33k]

I was just at my LGS and saw 02 hundred hours. Now I have to give it a closer look.

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

You should! It's definitely the one on this list that caught my attention the most

[@joesturn7740]

It's really good! Different than anything else I've played due to the focus on stealthy play

[@hashrat]

@@joesturn7740 If memory serves 0200 hours has one starter set, the rest are expansions, so keep that in mind. Can be a little boring for the defender.

[@agrayday7816]

Our group dropped 02 Hundred for DakAttack (Desert Rats). A Battlefield PC game Dev has a game called "Renegades". Others with Starter sets, minis & rules: Lunar, Hametsu (Black Site Studio games), Pulp Alley, Revelations, Eldfall Chronicles, Elder Scrolls: Call To Arms, Fallout Wasteland, Wild West Exodus, Spec Ops, County Road Z re-release (Modiphius) is coming with minis by Black Site Studios, Mortal Gods, The Chicago Way, Drowned Earth, and Prehistoric Settlement by Steve Barber.

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

Thanks for all the recommendations!!

[@Skulliver-t8q]

Great list! Also from the makers of Carnevale, is Rumbleslam. It is amazingly fun and easy to learn. For any fan of pro wrestling and Bloodbowl, this is a MUST TRY game.

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

That is awesome! I'll have to try it

[@argy8141]

I loved the minis, detested the gameplay, for me it took all the worst bits from wrestling and bloodbowl, put them together and it fell flat for me. It was such a cool idea, such a cool set of minis but went south from there. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I love Carnevale from TTC and am waiting for Half tilt to drop via KS any day now. So I'm not down on the publisher, it just wasn't what I was looking for in a miniatures game. Substance won over form for me for once.

[@BenSmith-ov3jt]

In the next one of these should definitely look at MESBG. There is no standard points level and it plays perfectly well at like 4-500pts where there will be an average of 20-25 models per side. Not sure if that's too many to count as skirmish though - if so look into battle companies which is their RPG-like necromunda-esque variant!

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

MESBG did already have a look in a previous video, but thanks for the suggestion

[@The_Rising_Ape]

You forgot to mention that Carnevale actually comes with a cheaper "taster" edition called Escape from San Carciano which contains everything you need to learn the game (2 half-sized gangs, dice, playmat and terrain) for less than $50 US... here in the UK I picked up my copy for £35. Great vid though, I might check out Blood & Plunder.

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

I figured since the full edition was so cheap anyway I'd be doing a disservice by not showing how cheap it is, but fair point.

[@The_Rising_Ape]

@@Wargamerofalltrades I wasn't suggesting instead of, just a word at the end, as it's not really a Starter set more of a taster. Please don't think I'm criticising, I haven't the guts to do this sort of stuff myself so I've great respect for those of you that do. 😁

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

I didn't think you were critiquing at all don't worry, and thanks for the encouragement!

[@kageydagirl]

If you like Gangs of Rome, definitely check out Arena Rex by Red Republic Games

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

Will do!

[@TheGrandJesterTabletop]

Shoutouts to 'Brikwars' and 'Consctuct and Command', both of which are made to be used with LEGO minifigs.

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

I have somehow never heard of those, I'll have to take a look!

[@Mosaic117]

I can personally recommend Stargrave. Play it in any sci fi esq setting, one book, 20 minis total, a flat table with a smattering of terrain a friend who’s fun and a couple of monsters to terrorise your armies. Sort of what you always thought wargaming would be like when you were younger.

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

That sounds super fun, I love all of these systems mainly because they're not super time intensive

[@Mosaic117]

@@Wargamerofalltrades oh well that is one issue with Stargrave. A game might take a bit less than an hour but you end up doing a bit of admin to work out how much cash you get to spend on ur crew after each mission. You learn to have fun with it tho lol

[@playersinexile72]

You should call it Eyelet

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

Eyelet is a fun name... I've had to many good suggestions

[@30035XD]

Have a look at Peter's Paperboys! Unbeatable!

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

Thanks! They'll definitely be included in a future video

[@killjoy6166]

Issac is a good name because of all the eyes

[@yakovlevlt]

How on Earth in your calculations Stargrave crew costs 50$? It's 20£ for a box of 20 guys, and you only run 10 per side.

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

I made the mistake of looking at the bundles then, no video is perfect

[@shaneannigans]

I've watched all the videos over the past month but cannot remember of you've included RUMBLESLAM? +Pro wrestling with a fantasy setting (think Halfling high-flyers, Dwarf luchadors, Orc brawlers etc) that plays like a cross between a Survivor Series match and a Royal Rumble +Starter box contains everything you need including the ring as a playmat, dice, and 2 teams +Even if you buy the MDF ring it'll still cost

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

I have not, thanks for the recommendation Rumbleslam sounds amazing!

[@argy8141]

Given some of your comments below, you are ambitious if you turn your wanting into doing and I hope you have a lot of space. I wish you well and look forward to seeing your progress on this journey.

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

Thank you for the encouragement! It really helps a lot to keep me motivated that so many people are enjoying what I make!

[@Bobyoudontneeemyname]

Great list! Name: pistachio the procine presence

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

Not bad, top 3 I've seen for sure

[@n4tune8]

How did you end up with a green pig with eyes all over as a mascot? Because my daughter has a coin bank that looks exactly like that... it's eerie!

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

A random drawing prompt led to the creation of it, and I really liked it so I asked my wife to make more

[@n4tune8]

@@Wargamerofalltrades Was your wife inspired by a coin bank from the dollar store? I have to send you a picture, it's really quite a coincidence.

[@n4tune8]

Nevermind that, it was given away to goodwill so I can't send you a picture. But it was the creepiest little piggy bank I have ever seen in my life.

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

I would have loved to see a picture, but no the keywords were, Eldritch, Jiggly and Slime.

[@n4tune8]

@@Wargamerofalltrades It wasn't created, it was summoned unto the world to sow chaos and destruction. At first meant to collect coins, it was hungry for SOULS! Not content with siphoning a child's innocence, it has taken over a dark corner of the internet (sorry, no offense to your channel). Porculus Prime, the Harbringer of Greed, is not to be owned... it wants to own it all!

[@evulutionofgaming]

I would say Spork

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

Spork? I mean, that gives two possibilities

[@evulutionofgaming]

@@Wargamerofalltrades I was thinking Slime pork, but i do realize there is an item that is called a spork, and yes you would need one to eat this mascott.

[@andersand6576]

Sporky Pig maybe? (:

[@TheGrandJesterTabletop]

Great video! Some real hidden gems in there. Would you be able to make a video on non-traditional miniatures for wargames? So like paper minis, acrylic standees, Jenga bricks, LEGO minifigs, green army men, plastic mesh (Check RLJ's video on it), etc. Some game suggestions to go with these could be: - One Page Rules: They made their paper mini catalogue free a while back and support a wide variety of other kinds of miniatures. - Brikwars: I mentioned this in another comment but it's a long running system made to be used with LEGO pieces and other construction toys. Very chaotic but in a good way, you're encouraged to use the rules you feel comfortable with and to not overthink it, let your inner kid be free. - Battle Blocks Sengoku: Easy to make yourself be it with paper or with some Jenga bricks. - Peter's Paper Boys: Historical wargaming with paper miniatures.

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

Yep! This comment section actually inspired a video like this just because brickwars was mentioned. It's planned for sometime in July

[@17blaziken]

Obv the best name for the mascotte would be Gervasio.

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

Out of curiosity what made you pick that name?

[@17blaziken]

@@Wargamerofalltradesthere is a common practice in italy to give wild animal really "out of date", or uncommon, name for comical effect (to emphasize the unusual encounter or situation). So Gervasio, Gianfranco, Sigefrido, Antonio, Lucrezio are all male names used for this reason (and many others). The habit does not really work with female names, because there actually aren't old names for girls that are not used anymore (i mean, there are, but are so uncommon that they do not work for the joke itself).

[@hashrat]

Blood & Plunder is awesome! However, Gaslands is cheap, B&P isn't. Can't recommend it enough, but it's going to et pricey fast.

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

Gaslands is definitely cheap and amazing, but Blood and Plunder is something child me has always wanted

[@argy8141]

@@Wargamerofalltrades Gaslands after the original MadMax film, oh yeah. I've just never been able to get cheap diecast cars and the ones in the UK always seem to be those vehicles you woud never use. I resorted to lego for a while but seemed too much like wanting to build something so much bigger, it felt like an intro to Transformers 🤣 But pirates and wild west, it's also the child in me.

[@sumerandaccad]

Name it WOAT.

[@andersand6576]

Great list! A couple i did not know. Always great to read a new set of rules

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

Great to hear!

[@paytreonsuhks]

guess I have to wait till the third video to see all my suggestions /s

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

Unironically, a lot of your suggestions inspired a third and fourth video that I had to separate out due to time

[@kennymccaul7837]

Walking dead all out war is another decent one from Mantic

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

I did not know that a Walking Dead game came out, I'll have to look into it

[@kennymccaul7837]

@Wargamerofalltrades came out lived a life got canceled and just been revived this year.

[@argy8141]

@@kennymccaul7837 They lost the license, they've got it back to coincide with the new series.

[@RichardJRussell]

Porkeyes (I doubt you're old enough to get a 'Porkies' film reference 😉)

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

I assumed this was a game suggestion, but as a name not bad!

[@zippy5131]

Flintloque, a very cheap skirmish game of Orcs, Elves, Goblins ect... all in a Napoleonic setting. Plus other spin offs, the starter set is £25.00 at the moment. Plus you can download the taster rules for £2.50 and the main rules for £16.00 Striling.

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@metalblizzard6024]

Blobert

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

Another good one! At this point I have too many choices

[@flavortownclassof6919]

Lewis

[@Wargamerofalltrades]

Maybe, I am debating putting it to a poll if I can't make a decision