Kobolds & Cobblestones: Fantasy Gang Rumbles

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Kobolds & Cobblestones: Fantasy Gang Rumbles
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Robert Burman
Illustrated by Ralph Horsley
SeriesOsprey Wargames
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:64
Dimensions(mm): Height 248,Width 184
Category/GenreFantasy
Role-playing, war games and fantasy sports
ISBN/Barcode 9781472823922
ClassificationsDewey:793.93
Audience
General
Illustrations 43 col

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Osprey Games
Publication Date 25 January 2018
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Kobolds & Cobblestones is a skirmish wargame for rumbles between gangs in the city of Ordinsport's seedy underbelly. Players hire gangs of criminals, thugs and enforcers from a number of classic Fantasy races, and attempt to take control of the underworld and establish themselves as the city's kingpins. Playing card-based mechanics and a cunning bribery element keep players on their toes, as a one-sided battle can turn around in a flash.

Author Biography

Robert Burman has been hooked on wargaming and board gaming since opening a copy of Heroquest at the age of 11. Over the years he's dabbled in all manner of games, tried to improve his painting skills, written his own stories and created numerous scenarios. In 2015 he launched Tabletop Gaming Magazine to celebrate the many titles currently available. Ralph Horsley is an award-winning artist who has worked in the print games industry for more than two decades. In that time, he has worked for leading games and game publishers, including Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, World of Warcraft, and Warhammer.

Reviews

One of the fascinating mechanics of this game (perfect for a game of crime and gang warfare) is that you use playing cards and poker hands to resolve all combat and other actions in the game. You even use the length and width of regular playing cards to measure distance. Neat! - Boing Boing / Wink The value of [Osprey Wargame] books is unbelievably good. Generally, $20 can get you an interesting ruleset with great artwork. - Jacob Stauttener, Must Contain Minis