Monthly Archives: September 2026

Core Space: The Perseus Arm Campaign (Mission 6: The Slipping Belt)

My adventures with Core Space continue this week with Mission 6 of the Perseus Arm Campaign from the main Core Space rulebook. In the previous thrilling episode, the crews of the good ships Saucy Sue and Black Maria had joined … Continue reading →

Posted in 28mm Figures, Campaigns, Core Space (Game), Games, Science Fiction | 6 Comments

The Defence of the Dürren-Berg (The Battle of Strehla, 20th August 1760) – The Scenario

As discussed last time, we recently played a cut-down version of my earlier full Battle of Strehla scenario for Tricorn.  In the original scenario, the two main armies basically just sit and glower at each other, with the Prussians being … Continue reading →

Posted in Eighteenth Century, Scenarios, Seven Years War & War of Austrian Succession, Shako Rules, Tricorn (18th Century Shako Rules), Tricorn Scenarios | 9 Comments

The Defence of the Dürren-Berg (The Battle of Strehla, 20th August 1760) – The Game

It’s been well over a year since the last one, but I recently decided to break out the tricorn hats and put on a small Seven Years War Tricorn game during a W.A.S.P. club-night with Al and our new chum … Continue reading →

Posted in 15mm Figures, Eighteenth Century, Games, Seven Years War & War of Austrian Succession, Shako Rules, Tricorn (18th Century Shako Rules), Tricorn Game Reports | 21 Comments