Valour & Fortitude – 2nd Edition

Valour & Fortitude is a free, fast-paced 28mm Napoleonic wargame. Known for its simple 4-page ruleset, it uses Igo-Ugo turns and a 52-card deck for mechanics, making it suitable for large battles. The rules, focusing on brigade-level command, are available for download on Perry Miniatures.

Key Game Mechanics and Features:

Scale: Units represent battalions (around 16-36 figures) grouped into brigades.
Rules & Play: The system is simple and fast, designed to handle large-scale games, often using centimeters instead of inches for movement (e.g., 18-inch moves become 18 cm).
Turn Structure: Uses a three-phase turn system: Fate Phase (card-driven events), Firing Phase (closest targets), and Activation/Melee Phase (moving and fighting).
Morale & Combat: Units suffer losses (marked by dice) and take “Valour” tests when reaching capacity. Brigades can suffer permanent “setbacks,” risking total loss.
Accessibility: All rules, army sheets (e.g., for French, British, Austrian), and scenarios are free, often supplemented in Wargames Illustrated.