They Couldn’t Hit an Elephant

They Couldn’t Hit an Elephant ruleset for American Civil War (ACW) battles, designed for quick-play divisional or corps-level engagements. It emphasizes historical command friction through a card-driven turn system and fog-of-war “blinds”. Games usually last an afternoon, using 15mm-25mm figures with 1-inch to 25-yard scaling.

Key details:

Core Mechanics: Card-driven system (like I Ain’t Been Shot Mum! and La Feu Sacre) ensures unpredictable turn order, with command points determining action efficiency.
Fog of War: Uses “blinds” (blank markers) to represent unit movement, hiding troop identities until they are spotted.
Scale: Designed for brigade-level or divisional command in a standard club evening.
Basing: Simple 1-inch square bases for infantry/cavalry, with 1-inch frontage for artillery.
Historical Context: References Union General John Sedgwick’s last words, focusing on troop quality and command struggles during the ACW.