Legio-Wargames is devoted to my hobby of historical wargaming with miniature figures. In these pages you will find rules, tips, painting guides and game scenarios. There is also a liberal sprinkling of photographic eye candy. On these pages I will share my thoughts and ideas and hopefully give others some of the joy I have had from the hobby.
My great historical love has always been Romans, particularly the later Empire and early Dark Ages, and I have written several books about that period. I do, however, delve into other eras, particularly the Later Middle Ages and the European and American wars of the 17th-18th Centuries. I get as much joy out of raising and painting my armies as I do playing the actual games. In doing so it feels as if I am bringing to life the men who made history.
Simon MacDowall
Shieldwall
Rules for battles of the Dark Ages in Northern Europe (6th -11th C AD). They are available from the Rules Section of my website here.
New Scenarios (March 2025)
Full downloadable illustrated game scenarios including orders of battle and deployment maps:
Maldon AD 991 for Shieldwall updated for the SoA Battle Day (March 2025) in Early Medieval Scenarios.
Maserfield AD 642 for Shieldwall in Early Medieval Scenarios.
Pylos 425 BC for 'Alala in Classical Ancients Scenarios
Tanagra 457 BC for "Alala! in Classical Ancients Scenarios
First Mantines 418 BC for "Alala! in Classical Ancients Scenarios
Chaeronea 338 BC for "Alala! in Classical Ancients Scenarios
Caesar's First Invasion of Britain 55 BC for Legio VI in Classical Ancients Scenarios.