As mentioned previously we went back to the Sudan this week. Alas Steve couldn’t join us, so I had Tim, Chris K and Phil. I decided to revisit the „Redcoats and the Sudan“ rules we last used a few years ago.

Chris and Phil adopted appropriate headgear, discussed a plan, disagreed, then Chris went along with Phil’s idea. Which was to take the long way round. Possibly so he wouldn’t have to stretch across the table.

I had the cavalry on that flank. I misjudged the distances between the units, and Phil routed one of my mounted Rubs immediately. „RatS“ uses playing cards to determine unit movement sequence, which can make it a bit hairy at times. I should note here that I don’t like the melee system. I wasn’t sure before this game, but I’ve decided it needs to go.

Tim nearly surprised the cavalry in the hills with a surprise surge, but they were able to skip out of his way.

The British infantry started to form firing lines, confident that they could hold the Mahdists off with controlled firepower.

Chris‘ cavalry observed a Rub emerging from some trees, and went at them with the cold steel.

Several turns on and Chris has got himself into a square. His artillery is still out in the open, but he’s nearly there. Phil’s firing lines have been absolutely devastating. Tim’s Rubs are moving slowly across the hills.

The end of turn count up revealed that the Mahdists had been defeated. We never even inflicted one hit.