Through the Mud and the Blood is designed for large-scale skirmishes (30-100+ figures) during WWI, focusing on platoon-level actions. It uses a card-driven activation system to simulate battlefield friction and Fog of War, emphasizing tactical leadership by “Big Men”.
Key Features and Mechanics:
Scale: Designed for 28mm or 15mm miniatures, featuring infantry, trenches, and early armored vehicles.
Card-Driven System: Replaces rigid turn structures with a deck of cards to activate units, creating unpredictable gameplay.
“Blinds”: Uses hidden markers to represent troop movements before they are spotted, adding fog-of-war.
Focus on Leadership: “Big Men” (leaders) are essential for commanding troops, with limited activations available.
Historical Accuracy: The rules focus on realistic WWI tactics, including trench raids and company-level engagements, primarily on the Western Front.
