One-Hour Wargames

One-Hour Wargames is a book and a set of rules by designed to make wargaming accessible, practical, and fast-paced, allowing players to complete a game in about an hour. It features simple, shared core rules across nine different historical periods, 30 pre-designed scenarios, and uses a small battlefield size (typically 3ft x 3ft) and a limited number of miniatures.

• Core concept: The main goal is to provide a quick, playable wargame experience on a small table with a modest number of figures.
• Ruleset:
  • It includes 8 new sets of simple rules covering various periods, from Ancient to World War II.
  • The rule sets share a common core system, making it easy to learn and switch between periods.
• Scenarios:
  • The book provides 30 different scenarios, so players don’t have to create their own tactical situations.
  • Scenarios are designed to fit on a 3ft x 3ft battlefield.