Rules for 1/72 scale miniature WW2 Game?

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**dracomere**

I was wondering where i could find free downloadable rules for 1/72 (20mm) ww2 minis? I am buying cheap but high qual minis from a gamestore. 64 ww2 minis for 12 usd. Thx for all your help

**jp400**

Mind posting a link for this gamestore? That sounds like a good deal.

Try the Warhammer 40k conversion to WW2.
http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/WWW2alternaterules/

**OttoMunoz**

You can find a bunch of free rules to download here.

http://www.freewargamesrules.co.uk/index.php?page=home

of all periods.

Otto

**angelbleu**

I've heard good things about this ruleset too:
http://papertigerarmaments.com/PTArules.html

Rapid Fire also has a "lite" version of their rules (called Rapid Fire for Rookies), that they give away for free.
http://www.rapid-fire.uk.com/rf_for_rookies.pdf

But if you're serious about wargaming in 1/72 scale, I'd recommend non-free rules such as "NUTS!", "Disposable Heroes", "Rapid Fire", "Force on Force" and "I Ain't Been Shot, Mum!".

Each of these commercial rules are critically acclaimed, well-supported, and have a decent-sized following.

(Edited to correct hyperlinks)

**dracomere**

The gamestore is http://www.valiantminiatures.com/

You have to read the homepage. It clearly states all boxes come with 64 or 68 men, and tanks come in twos.

**jmurph**

Two Hour Wargames does Nuts! and has a free download of the Chain Reaction system (the core system of most of their games)
http://www.angelfire.com/az3/twohourwargames/

Angelbleu's suggestion is a good one. Rule sets aren't terribly expensive, usu around $20.

**skrulnik**

I second the Chain Reaction rules. The stats for WWII stuff I believe is available on the TwoHour Wargames Yahoo group.

**MattRendar**

disposible heros from ironivanproductions.com $16.00 includes sample armies great bloody fun . available at thewarstore.com

**exinfris**

Another game system for you to consider is Ambush Alley's Force on Force. Go to Ambushalley.com and check out the rules.

**Big P**

exinfris wrote:Another game system for you to consider is Ambush Alley's Force on Force. Go to Ambushalley.com and check out the rules.

My rules of choice for squad level combat.

But I would say that... I work for them.

**duncana**

I will add in another vote for Force on Force. It feels quite "realistic" (though without enormous amounts of fiddly detail) but still plays quickly.

**Big P**

We are actually working on the new version of the game which will be published by Osprey Publishing next year.