How to Play: One-Hour Skirmish Wargames!

In this video we walk you through the entire core rules for One-Hour Skirmish Wargames by John Lambshead!
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0:11 - Introduction
1:11 - Supplies
2:51 - Terrain
3:11 - Area Terrain
4:39 - Linear Terrain
5:11 - Models
5:35 - Cards
8:28 - Winning and Losing
8:58 - The Turn
9:43 - Initiative
10:00 - First Player Phase
10:13 - Activation Points
12:30 - Second Player Phase
12:46 - Turn Ends
13:51 - Downed Models and Casualties
15:18 - Morale and Morale Check
17:02 - Leaders, Leadership, and Morale Tests
18:43 - Casualty Check
19:28 - Casualties and Special Rules
20:05 - Shuffle and New Turn
20:23 - Movement
21:02 - Movement and Terrain
23:00 - Crew-Served Weapons
23:36 - Shooting
26:34 - Shooting and Cover
27:35 - Line of Sight and Terrain
28:50 - Close Combat
29:53 - Crew-Served Weapons and Combat
30:24 - End of Combat
30:48 - Capturing the Enemy
31:30 - Additional Rules
31:37 - Ranged Combat Weapons
32:47 - Motivation and Leadership
33:26 - Conclusion
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[@granddadsays29]

Hi, a cracking run through. I was tired of my grandson (9 years old) beating me with dice games so we've played OHS. It didn't matter we used cards he still batters me. Notes on our play for those reading the comments. We use 54mm WW2. We can handle 20+ figures each playing on a 6 x 4 ft table with plenty of homemade houses. The biggest variant on the rules we don't turn cards for morale. He likes a fight to the finish. Probably because he's always winning. We don't use a measuring stick. We can judge six inches. He loves the "red is dead" and always has a close eye when I'm turning my cards. For the higher cards I use some tokens to track the number of activation points used. Is it wrong when we move into finish a downed enemy we call it "stabby stabby". We haven't used the rules for tanks. A friend says the rules are OK as he only used one tank. Its a clever game. Each card turn adds to the tension. Thanks

[@GrayArmyGaming]

Awesome! Thanks for the extra tips! I will definitely use them when I start my new OHS series! And, don’t give up: one day you might defeat that boy! 😂

[@matthewnowachek2229]

A question came up about when you shuffle the decks. (I have been playing that the decks are shuffled after a Joker is drawn and before the start of the new turn, but this is not correct.) Here is John Lambshead's own explanation: "You shuffle the cards after the deck has been used up so one starts again with a newly randomised deck." So, the turn ends with a draw of a Joker, but the deck is only shuffled once the last card is drawn.

[@GrayArmyGaming]

👍👍👍

[@vincentbettenfeld572]

Can't wait for the medieval edition! I'm gonna mix and match the two of them for one-hour 40k!

[@GrayArmyGaming]

@@vincentbettenfeld572 Epic! Please do let me know how it goes!! 🥳

[@ristanraw9321]

Great overview, I picked this book up a month ago but haven't actually played a game yet and it was nice to see a visual representation of the rules. The only thing I wish he would have added to the book was more explanation of force building like what kind of values to use for motivation when building a force.

[@GrayArmyGaming]

Thanks so much! I agree with you there. The rules probably require a bit of homebrew. This is something I will be working through in the coming narrative campaign I will be running. 😊👍

[@sentientbean1]

Thanks so much for this! Amazing video, very well done.

[@GrayArmyGaming]

@@sentientbean1 Thank you! Hope this helps your gaming! Have fun! 😊👍

[@bobd3771]

I was dead set against using cards for gaming, but after getting these rules and playing a few times I found it to be loads of fun. So far I've only played a few WW2 games but feel the want to try it in the wild west. Great review!!!

[@GrayArmyGaming]

Me too! The Wild West is calling us! 🌵 😎

[@GrayArmyGaming]

I have a series coming up soon where I will be using the rules in a sci-fi/Star Wars setting! Should be fun!

[@guillaumewaelkens7496]

Try Ruthless! A Far West rules. Very addictive and fun.

[@peterixon8708]

Like many below, I have the rules, I haven't played with them yet. Thanks so much for the review. It helps.

[@GrayArmyGaming]

Glad to help! Enjoy the game!! 😊👍

[@artistpoet5253]

Seems like a pretty cool little system I'll have to go check out the book and thanks for the review and the overview

[@GrayArmyGaming]

Thank you! I have really been enjoying it! The card mechanic and Joker randomness has been fun, and a nice change-up from dice systems. I have a new series in the pipeline using this system, so things are going to get really interesting really soon!

[@jerrymail]

I just bought this book. I want to use these rules to play multiple eras, as well as my sci-fi and fantasy miniatures. I was looking for rules that would allow me to play quickly and easily. Plus, I was tired of having to use multiple rules. With age, I have less and less desire to complicate things when playing. 😁 Thank you for the explanations, it allowed me to clarify some rule points. 😎👍

[@GrayArmyGaming]

Awesome! Enjoy your games, my friend! 😊👍

[@jerrymail]

@@GrayArmyGaming Thank you ! I have just one question: when you activate your model you need to spend 1 action for move and 1 action point for firing? Or 1 Action Point for the whole? When English is not your first langage, it's difficult to understand some rules.

[@GrayArmyGaming]

@@jerrymail I have understood it as 1 point for movement (3 for second movement and 5 for third movement) and 1 point for (normal) shooting. 😊👍

[@jerrymail]

@@GrayArmyGaming Thank you for the reply. Ok, it is what I had understood, but i had a doubt though. 😎

[@GrayArmyGaming]

@@jerrymail No problem! Thanks for the question! Have fun with the games! 😊👍

[@andymoore9977]

Thanks for this. I have this book on order and have seen lots of other KZbin offerings about the mechanics etc. but yours is by far the best. So your great video will make it even easier for me to get into these rules quickly. I kinda think that Mr Lambshead would have welcomed your contribution all those years ago when the book was first published - just enough to create interest but not enough to take away the need to buy the book to get the full flavour!

[@GrayArmyGaming]

Awesome! Thanks so much! And happy gaming when the book arrives! 😊👍

[@maokee]

Great vid. Still looking for something even more simple to play with kids. But got a lot of inspiration in my journey to create a simple wargaming expirience for little kids. Thanks.

[@GrayArmyGaming]

@@maokee Feel free to check out my Basic Battles: Tabletop Games for Kids series. I have played this a lot with my own children. 😊👍 m.kzbin.info/aero/PLZ0KSu-qTqVESVSaZDZHxX9eGZ_NqVWqM

[@GazghoulThraka471]

This is such a treat thank you!!!

[@GrayArmyGaming]

You are most welcome! Enjoy the game!! 😊👍

[@troyhutson5426]

Thank you for this tutorial! I would love to see more content on this system especially battle reports!

[@GrayArmyGaming]

Awesome, thanks! I am planning on a new narrative campaign where I use these rules! 🤗 it will be really fun!! I will keep you updated! 😊👍

[@2ManyHobbies16]

Ty awesome run down

[@GrayArmyGaming]

@@2ManyHobbies16 Thank you! Happy gaming!! 😊👍

[@toddbartel6300]

We always used one deck between two players. The old war game

[@GrayArmyGaming]

@@toddbartel6300 Cool! That is definitely worth a shot! A fun way to build tension!

[@TimboToys]

Great video! I’ve been using this with my legion models for quick and easy games with my kids. Really liking it! I would love to see you do some battle reports with this system.

[@GrayArmyGaming]

Sweet! Batreps are on their way! 😊👍

[@manjr]

Thanks for covering these rules! Would love to see some playthroughs. I really enjoy the action point system and variable turn length. My only issue is playing scenarios with a fixed number of turns. 6 turns could be a VERY short game, depending on when the jokers show up.

[@GrayArmyGaming]

Thanks! That is a good point about the number of turns! I will most likely play until one side is destroyed or until an objective is achieved. 😊👍

[@manjr]

@@GrayArmyGaming The designer also has a book called "Sci-Fi Skirmish Scenarios", many of which would work with OHSW.

[@GrayArmyGaming]

@@manjr Awesome! I will have to check it out! THANKS! 😊👍

[@chikntaco141]

Awesome overview

[@GrayArmyGaming]

Thanks so much! Happy gaming!! 😊👍

[@chikntaco141]

@@GrayArmyGaming most definitely, just found your channel today you popped up in my feed, loving your micro war and basic battles series a lot great set of videos.

[@GrayArmyGaming]

@@chikntaco141 Awesome! Thanks so much for the support! 😊👍

[@andersonfaleiro6527]

Good video, educational and very well edited. too much quality. I'm already waiting for the battle reports.

[@GrayArmyGaming]

Thanks so much! I am excited to get the new campaign started! 😊👍

[@fpoggesi]

OHSW content is always appreciated! This was a very good video. Do you like the rules? How do they compare to others you've tried?

[@GrayArmyGaming]

Thanks so much! From my read through of the rules and practice skirmishes, I am REALLY liking the system! I am planning to try it out with a new narrative campaign series I will be starting soon on the channel. We will see how well it works for trying to link together games. (I have some ideas for small tweaks that might help immensely.) 😊👍

[@BlackDouglas1000]

I have not played yet, it looks great. I have noticed that some comments on FB and YT point out that the author intended that the decks be reshuffled only after they have been depleted, not when a Joker is drawn. Does it matter much? I will find out when I do some play throughs.

[@GrayArmyGaming]

Thanks! Yes, I have also heard that! I will try it that way next time! 😊👍

[@tomsmusiclessons]

Superb video, great primer for the game! Do you mind me asking where your mat is from? I've been looking for one which has grass and a bit of sea on for Pirate skirmish games...

[@GrayArmyGaming]

Thanks so much! This is going to be a great system for a new series I am working on! I picked up the gaming mat used, and it is one of my favorites. The design and colors are spectacular! It is from Deepcut Studios (a great company!): www.deepcutstudio.com/product/wargames-terrain-mat-beach/