It features 3 of my reenacting pards demonstrating the game johnny reb iii. This page is here as a resource to help people play and enjoy the old spi games they own. Some of the gamers on the jriii yahoo group worked with doug kline, dean west, and others to rewrite a portion of the johnny reb 3 rules for added clarity. Jay stribling came into posession of the armies around 2001 and has reorganized them and added a few units. John evans hill february 21, 1945 january 12, 2015 was an american designer of military wargames, as well as rules for miniature wargaming such as johnny reb 3. Finally, here is a link to my stepbystep turn sequence for johnny reb 3, incorporating the above charts, but in sequential order. Johnny reb iii awi variant johnny reb gaming society. Johnny reb often referred to as jri was released in 1983 and published by adventure games.
Still, because johnny reb, before selling the planes, used them for charters and personal use, it had to pay a use tax. The following 2 users say thank you to bignig for this useful post. Although developed for other rules systems, these ideas can be fairly easily translated for use in rff. This set of regimental rules is the quasi next evolution of the johnny reb system. The johnny reb rules have been released in three versions. Charge 1 through 8 bundle johnny reb gaming society. I like the system because it is a distinctly tactical game. Bisd affirms its commitment to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to access online information and functionality. Johnny reb definition and meaning collins english dictionary.
The smallest game table measures 9 x 5, and i think the biggest is 10 x 12. Battle at salem church, may 3, 1863 scenario by john hill the jriii mailing list discussion relating generally to the american civil war, and specifically to the johnny reb iii ruleset. You fought all the way johnny reb, johnny reb you fought all the way, johnny reb saw you amarchin with robert e. The johnny reb series is said to be the most popular civil war rules set ever, true or not, chances are youve met someone who has played one version or another if you have not yourself. Covering the period from january 1, 1701 to december 31, 1800. Hill founded and owned the johnny reb game company, which published the third. There are other reference cards available for the other scale miniatures for extra cost. Its very commonly misattributed to johnny rebel, though he does make a ton of good songs, this one isnt his. The game is based on my memories of playing johnny reb ii from lothlorien in the late80 on a c64.
Designed by john hill, it is a well known and well supported set of rules for the acw. Recent and career form for johnny reb, including upcoming races, previous results and timeform statistics. Regimental rules for civil war battles ebook written by john hill. A free minicampaign for frostgrave with four scenarios and optional rules, along with cutout game markers from cory ring and cigar box battle games. The third edition was published 1996 by the johnny reb game company. For assistance accessing any online information or functionality that is currently inaccessible, contact michelle doporto, district webmaster, 8175475799, michelle. There is little in this hobby more frustrating than opening a game and to find you misplaced the rules, or a chart. A player can either choose to command the confederate or the union army. Brother jonathan generally represented our brothers in other states. Johnny reb is a miniatures wargame rules set for regimental level american civil war miniature gaming. The game comes with rules set and 4 reference cards for 15mm miniatures.
Johnny reb is a video game published in 1984 on commodore 64 by m. I originally started playing with jr1, which is a fine game, but switched over to jr2 when it was published by gdw and its been my preferred acw rules set through the years. Mdor has never asserted johnny reb s principal business was chartering flights but instead freely concedes that johnny reb was in business to sell planes. John gale johnny horton april 30, 1925 november 5, 1960 was an american country music and rockabilly singer most famous for his semifolk, socalled saga songs which began the historical ballad craze of the late 1950s and early 1960s. A free variant with john hills written permission of the johnny reb 3 rules set for use with american war of independence awi 15mm figures. Johnny reb reloaded is a one or two player real time strategy game on the background of the american civil war. Written by john hill, designer of the johnny reb series, across a deadly field offers both new and experienced wargamers a fastpaced and dynamic game where. This, the second edition, has far more in common with the original release than the third edition which sought to reduce overhead and streamline game play. Free rules for acw wargaming give them the cold steel. Some scenarios are available for purchase but the fun.
The first edition was published by adventure games in 1983. Johnny reb iii is a game of grand regimental tactics of the american civil war, using miniatures from 10mm to 25mm. Memorial tribute to john hill from the johnny reb gaming society. There was, however, only one symbol of the confederacy. It features simultaneous movement and a strong commandandcontrol element with each unit being given orders each turn orders are marked with counters. Mississippi department of revenue fka mississippi state. August 2010 scenarios for the battles of mill springs and piedmont. There are 3 of us, myself included, within 30 miles of each other that have a game table and several thousand 15mm figures painted. Two flags one nation uses 1 hex to represent 200 yards. Wileylife of johnny reb and billy yankwere among the first to examine the lives of the common civil war soldier on the basis of their own writings and recollections. Creating two flagsone nation acw scenarios from johnny. Johnny reb iii historical mini rules noble knight games.
When you are playing johnny reb iii, it is nice to be able to refer to the quick reference chart for ease of available information on gaming scales, movement scale, turn sequence, order definitions, infantry. Johnny reb 3 basing standards johnny reb 3 men to figs conversion chart commandmen 1st stand 2nd stand 3rd stand 4th stand 100 1 1 1 1 1160 1 2 1 1 161. Life in the army of northern virginia from the wilderness to appomattox. Picketts charge, battle of gettysburg, july 3, 1863 epic rff acw scenario 12page pdf 8. At the beginning of his career, wiley tended to concentrate on the confederate war effort and wrote his book on billy yank as a result of the a pioneering study of the confederate soldier. Lowell hamilton is a longtime wargamer and gamemaster who is known for putting on his own excellent civil war gaming layouts. Scenarios for johnny reb miniatures rules paperback january 1, 1988 4.
To complete my collection of jr rules for this article, i won an ebay auction for jr ii in 2011. Cause you fought all the way johnny reb johnny reb you fought all the way johnny reb when honest abe heard the news about your fall the folks thought hed call a great victory ball but he asked the band to play the song dixie for you johnny reb and all that you believed cause you fought all the way johnny reb johnny reb you fought all the way. I purchased jr i when it first appeared in 1983, and purchased a personalized and autographed copy of jr iii from john while attending a wargame convention in 1996. Johnny rebel download high quality complete mp3 albums. The life of johnny reb is not about the battles and skirmishes fought by the confederate foot soldier. Pdf across a deadly field regimental rules for civil war.
Its a strategy game, set in a historical battle specificexact, turnbased and wargame themes, and was also released on amstrad cpc. Cigar box battle downloads archive cigar box battle. Looking for a great set of american civil war rules set. The first freelance wargame designer inducted into the origins hall of fame, john is perhaps best known for his johnny reb rules for the american civil war. A common situation with wargame rules is to amend the rules, based on the scenario being played. This does not seem to be the case with most johnny reb players. Game designers workshop published a reprint in 1988. Units are regiments of 15 to 30 figures divided into 5 bases, with players commanding a division or corps. The latest form guide, statistics and horse racing analysis for johnny reb. Rather, it is an intimate history of the soldiers daily life the songs he sang, the foods he ate, the hopes and fears he experienced, the reasons he fought. One good source is the charge magazine from the johnny reb gaming society.
Fb page for miniature wargamers who play the johnny reb rules system for american civil war miniature wargaming. Abad, carlos spanish abbott, kara hrr alegria, chris math, algebra arthurs, david counselor, jm ashley, mark social studies athletics bacon, richard. Posted on march 20, 20 by scott mingus ed mckie has graciously allowed the johnny reb gaming society to publish here on our website his new rules for miniature wargames for the american civil war acw period. Personally this hits a sweet spot for me with acw gaming.
This webpage has been designated by the designer as his official site. Johnny reb iii 15mm quick reference chart across a deadly. Fire and fury games designers of wargame miniatures. Morale rules based on leaders do not reflect the historical situation of the civil war. The enduring valor scenario map books use 1 to represent 50 yards. He was a well renowned wargame designer and family man. Johnny rebel is believed to be an offshoot of brother jonathan, the principal symbol of the united states at the start of the civil war. Hill is most well known as the designer of the extremely popular avalon hill board game squad leader in 1977. Johnny reb iii and two flags one nation both use the regiment as the basic unit of maneuver. Scenarios such as the iron brigde at second manassas or gettysburg or hoods assault on the federal left on july 2, 1863 are quite doable.
Johnny reb is a miniatures wargame rules set for regimental level american civil war miniature gaming publication history. Here is a recent news feature from our local tv station. Click the first initial of the game below to jump to the start of that letter. These are used with kind permission from ivor janci. Johnny reb game company board game publisher boardgamegeek. Jr focuses on individual regiments and one can manage a game up to about a corps per side if theres a big table around.
Of the chair until it was done i have managed to get every one of the pdf iss. It includes a faq with rules clarifications, plus optional regimental rules. After 25 years, johnny reb now into its third edition remain as popular as ever. Johnny reb article about johnny reb by the free dictionary. This is a point system developed by john hill for johnny reb iii. Why is the oregon cfb symbol on the header the same colors johnny reb vector clip art eps images. Johnny reb is a set of miniatures rules from the american civil war. His book, the life of johnny reb appeared in 1943 and was followed in 1952 by its companion volume the life of billy yank. Creating two flagsone nation acw scenarios from johnny reb. Eric teuber created the army waaaaay back in the mid1970s using scruby 20mm ancients figure. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read across a deadly field. Johnny reb was first published by adventure games in 1983. Johnny reb iii is the latest incarnation of the johnny reb gaming system.
Johnny reb has been an iconic aussie wardrobe staple throughout the motorcycle fraternity since 1984. Downloads the diabolists scheme for frostgrave a free minicampaign for frostgrave with four scenarios and optional rules, along with cutout game markers from cory ring and cigar box battle games. Aug 16, 2014 john gale johnny horton april 30, 1925 november 5, 1960 was an american country music and rockabilly singer most famous for his semifolk, socalled s. My favorite version of john hills acw rules johnny reb is johnny reb 2. It uses 2 and 3stand regiments and allows very large actions to be played out on the table while still operating from a regimental tactical system, but for all intents and purposes is a brigadelevel game regiments have to operate within the brigade structure. John gale horton april 30, 1925november 5, 1960, known professionally as johnny horton, was an american country music singer who was most famous for his semifolk, socalled saga songs which. Johnny reb is the name of a wargame first published in 1983. Players will have to supply their own miniatures and paint them. Johnny rebs johnny reb documents birdville schools. I have the rules pdf and while they are of course a boardgame set. When you are playing johnny reb iii, it is nice to be able to refer to the quick reference chart for ease of available information on gaming scales, movement scale, turn sequence, order definitions, infantry formations, artillery formation and unit organization. The first freelance wargame designer inducted into the origins hall of fame, john is perhaps best known for his johnny reb rules for the civil war.
Feb 25, 2016 here is a recent news feature from our local tv station. Your best bet might be to look for regimental level miniatures scenarios, such as those produced for games such as johnny reb iii or regimental fire and fury. Johnny reb is a confederate soldiers song written in 1959 by merle kilgore and popularized by johnny horton. Johnny reb and billy yank 19561959 was a comic strip about the u. John hill 19452015 passed away on january 12, 2015. I have yet to read of one incident where the death of a leader, a common occurrence on the battlefield, had a major impact on the troops. Johnny reb iii 15mm quick reference chart across a. It was subsequently updated, modified and enhanced in 1988 and released as johnny reb two often referred to as jrii, published by game designers workshop. Regimental rules for civil war battles by john hill. Johnny reb gaming society the largest wargame download store.
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