Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Battlesystem Skirmishes (1991)

About this game

From the back cover: "Everyone can enjoy miniatures gaming with these fast-paced exciting fantasy combat rules. Each miniature represents one hero, wizard, soldier, or monster. Create exciting battles using any number and assortment of figures. The rules are compatible with the AD&D® game, so your player character can be converted in minutes without complicated formulas. Magical items and spells are covered in detail. Also included is a complete, illustrated guide to painting miniatures." A set of skirmish rules for miniatures in the Advanced Dungeons and Dragons 2nd Edition realm. It simplifies Ad&d into wargame rules, but keeps a lot of the elements of the roleplaying game.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 8.
• Rules load. At 2.9/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.