Volley And Bayonet Rules Pdf Version ◉

Volley & Bayonet (V&B) is a grand-tactical miniatures wargame designed by Frank Chadwick and Greg Novak to simulate large-scale battles from the era of black powder (1700–1890). The rules focus on the role of an army or corps commander, emphasizing high-level strategy over minor unit tactics. ⚖️ Core Game Design Scale: Each stand usually represents a brigade or regiment.

Morale and Disorder

The PDF rules center around a robust morale system. Units are not destroyed by attrition alone; they break due to morale failure. The concept of "Disorder" is central. Moving through difficult terrain or taking fire disorganizes your units. A key strategic element is spending turns "rallying" your troops to restore order before the enemy charges home with cold steel. volley and bayonet rules pdf version

• Units take morale checks when reduced, routed, or adjacent to routed enemies. Failures cause retreats or routs.

Cavalry

• Charges into infantry in line inflict heavy melee penalties on defenders.
• Squares negate cavalry charge (cavalry must test to charge a square; failure causes disorder).
• Pursuit: Destroyed or routed units can be pursued for extra losses.