A Fistful of Kung Fu

A Fistful of Kung Fu brings the hyper-kinetic, bullet-spraying, demon-slaying, kung-fu-fighting action of Hong Kong movies and Asian cinema to the wargames tabletop. In a modern world walking a precarious line between the advances of next-generation technology and the tradition and mysticism of ancient cultures, Kung Fu schools face off in no-holds-barred tournaments, corporations hire agents and spies to steal each other’s secrets, overworked SWAT teams respond to gunfights between feuding Triad and Yakuza clans, and ancient artefacts are sought by hopping vampires, demon sorcerers and cyborgs alike. Combining the gunfights of John Woo’s Hard Boiled, the hand-to-hand combat of Enter the Dragon, the sheer mystical weirdness of Big Trouble in Little China, the wuxia action of Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, and everything in-between, A Fistful of Kung Fu is a skirmish wargame unlike any other.

Hong Kong Action Movie:

The game aims to capture the chaotic, over-the-top style of Hong Kong action cinema, blending martial arts, gunfights, and mystical elements.
Factions:

Factions can include modern-day gangs (Triads, Yakuza), ancient martial arts schools, mystical groups (demons, sorcerers, hopping vampires), and even cyborgs, all vying for control in a bustling, weapon-filled city.

Gameplay

Characters:

Each gang has a Protagonist (leader) and a Bruiser, supported by several less-powerful “Mooks” or henchmen.
Combat:

The system uses a colored dice system to resolve combat and track fatigue, allowing for special martial arts maneuvers with varying degrees of success and counter-attacks.
Gun-fu:

The game incorporates rules for “gun-fu” stunts, combining firearms and martial arts for stylish action.
Terrain & Props:

The game encourages playing on tables with plenty of terrain, which can be used as cover, improvised weapons, or even activated props.

Why Play?

Recreate Classic Scenes:

It’s a unique system designed to allow players to recreate iconic action movie scenes and scenarios.
Customizable:

The rules allow for flexibility in character creation with various traits and offer a good variety of mission types and complications.
Unique Blend of Action:

The game combines elements from various action subgenres, from the intense hand-to-hand combat of Enter the Dragon to the mystical and supernatural aspects of Big Trouble in Little China.