It is designed to combine the flavor of the period, the art of generalship, and simple - yet subtle - rules to create an enjoyable and playable recreation of operational Napoleonic warfare. Snappy Nappy is a set of historical miniatures rules for Napoleonic battles and campaigns. We want to experience the art of Napoleonic command, perhaps as Napoleon, one of his marshals, or even as one of his opponents, and match wits across a battlefield to see if we are as good as our historical commander de jure.or perhaps even better. At some point, we need to take the two-dimensional lessons of ink on paper-or perhaps electrons on screen-and make them three-dimensional opportunities for meditation. ![]() Name the battle most associated with Napoleon and you'll find it to be Waterloo-hardly a ringing endorsement of his genius, and yet, it is his genius that remains with us and makes Napoleon one of those Great Captains of war.īut reading about Napoleon only goes so far. The same ambition that drove an unknown Corsican youth to crown himself Emperor of Europe also forced his ultimate decline and fall. Napoleon continues to fascinate students of military history, not only because of his accomplishments, but also his failures. This is the only way to learn the art of war." -Napoleon It is the only real philosophy.Read and meditate on the campaigns of the Great Captains. But don't be stuck with old rules - Snappy Nappy brings miniatures meditation into the 21st century with a bold look, a memorable name, and a bolder set of rules. Napoleon said: "Read and meditate on history.read and meditate on the campaigns of the Great Captains.This is the only way to learn the art of war." We'd add a corollary about using miniatures to "see" the art of war unfold. Snappy Nappy teaches the differences among the three arms (infantry, cavalry, and artillery) while offering command perspectives on flanks, mass, and reserves. ![]() Simple to start, quick to learn, and with an emphasis on maneuver - battles unfold with noticeable speed. Simple as advertised, but I think the subtle may be there as well.What intrigues me most is the scope of the games, these are not grand tactical, I would describe them as operational."Īnd if you ever wanted to share your enthusiasm for the Napoleonic era with the younger generation, Snappy Nappy is it. One of the first customers noted: "First impressions are that the rules are well written and in an easy to understand format, I didn't need a lot of flipping back and forth to understand them. Snappy Nappy revels in the big battles with big movement. Forget shoulder-to-shoulder battalions moving only a foot or two on a tabletop. Forget overly complicated rules that make your eyes glaze over. I can't tell you how many games I've played where nothing happens." At the end of each turn, you see progress. How does Snappy Nappy play? A newbie exclaimed: "One thing I'll say. ![]() Snappy Nappy moves quickly, allowing an ebb and flow to the battle usually unseen with current rules. The simple rules can be easily understood by the rawest Marie Louisa newbie, but are subtle enough for the most experienced grognard. S nappy Nappy represents a bold new way to wargame Napoleonic battles and campaigns with miniatures. Fully illustrated, table of contents, index.Ultrafast games: Play 1-on-1 to a conclusion in an hour and a half 22-player games in 6 hours.Point system for tournaments, campaigns, and balanced scenarios.Includes campaign rules across multiple tables and real-time action.Quick Reference Charts on one page (and also on two, 2-page center pull out for "grognard eyes").Morale based (no figure removal) for fog of war.Superb command control flexibility as befitting a marshal.Basic unit is infantry brigade (4000 men), cavalry brigade (1500 men), and artillery (24 guns). ![]() Step by step introduction for those new to Napoleonic wargaming.Simple yet subtle rules for multi-corps action.For 2 players.or 22 (command corps, not battalions).Bold new look reflects bold new ultrafast play rules.Snappy Nappy Overview and Introduction: Napoleonic Rules from On Military Matters Publications, Hopewell, NJ USA Welcome to On Military Matters: Snappy Nappy Rules Overview and Introduction
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