Modifying AK-47 for Multi-players Convention

[Lighthorse]

Subject:Modifying AK-47 for Multi-players Convention Game.
Starting to paint up my latest order from Peter Pig, this will give me more than enough to field two AK-47 armies of 1000 pts each.Thinking that I could divide 1000pts into 3 commands, thus having 6 players for this monster game, Two flank commands will get 300pts/3+ units each and the center overall commander will have 400pts/4+ units(also control off board assets)
Plan to increase the turns count to from 24 to 32 - 36 points.Since this will be a convention game, I will set one side as defender (African with Arab support forces) and other as outside western forces attacking, (USA Marines and French F Legion, main force as African nation). Thinking also to give each player special conditions/orders, like "fire engagement orders..only can return fire, if fire upon."
Increase the area of the gaming map from 6ft x 3ft to 8ft x 4ft, have all terrain 8 or 9 per side, allowing players to lay them out as per AK-47 rules, along with victory locations.Allowing thinking of using to 2x USA helicopters as gunships, but also allow them to drop 6 infantry stands behind enemy lines...still thinking on how that may work.Have anyone else modified AK-47 rule for large multi-players games?Any helpful suggestions?
We're tried playing AK-47 with 500 pts per side with four players, that work out fine. Attached photo of that game

Best RegardsLighthorse

[Smiley Miley 66]

Sounds good. Looks good as well.
Which Convention/shows you looking at doing ?
Miles

[Sean Clark]

Looking forward to seeing the progress on this. I have seen old AK47 used for some huge multi player games in the past.

[martin goddard]

Please do an article for the MILL.  Thanks.

[Lighthorse]

Our regional convention is Enfilade in Washington, USA. The convention is always on Memorial weekend, for 2020 that will be May 22rd to 24th.If you live in the Pacific NW and would like to come, please contact me for more information.
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Per Martin's "Please do an article for the MILL.  Thanks."
No promises, but will take a ton of pictures and oob for both sides.Will include any rules changes/additional for this huge game.Oh by the way...my group of gamers, loved (winners in the last battle of AK47) or like(the losers) your rules.
Cheers Boys:")Lighthorse

[Leslie BT]

Which edition of the rules are you using.

[Sean Clark]

Pictures and table size suggests Reloaded.

I've just found my 1st Edition and the supplement. I'd forgotten there were more army types in the supplement. A really nice little booklet.

[Lighthorse]

"Which edition of the rules are you using?"

Using the second/2009 edition of AK-47 Republic rules by RFCM

[Lighthorse]

I have some news on Enfilade 2020. On April 2th, 2020, Enfilade 2020 has been cancelled due to corona virus outbreak.
I have wrote up about playtesting AK-47 first scenario and why it took a few games before it was finish.
My second scenario Modern Africa, Gold Rush, never had a chance to playtest it. Send it too. If anyone does play it, I would love to know how it turn out.

I send both scenarios and photos to Martin/PPM and he may publish them or not in Mill.
My local group of gamers and myself enjoyed AK-47 and I had fun painting up all those figures for it.
Stay at Home and safe
Lighthorse

[martin goddard]

I have the stuff ready for the next MILL.  Do feel free to put it on here too for making good discussion.

[Lighthorse]

Enfilade 2021 is on for Labor Day in September.
I have saved my notes from last year for an AK-47 republic scenario.
Have scheduled this scenario for September 4, 2021. For 6 players.
Have 3 hours and 50 minutes for game time.
Have painted up additional ISIS Arab troops for the warlord side.
Play test in Summer at my friend place.
Also will do a Hammerin' Iron Scenario.
And three other scenarios for the convention.
One is Lion Rampant, Crusader States supplement.
Second is The Men who would be Kings, relief of an afghan hill fort. 
Third Musket and Tomahawk, supplement Shako and Bayonets. French trying escape a Spanish and British trap.

I enjoy giving back to wargaming hobby by doing these scenarios at convention.

Hope to see one or two of you there.

[Colonel Kilgore]

Wow - you have taken on a lot, Lighthorse.

Do please try to share some thoughts and pictures of your AK47 and Hammerin' Iron games here.

Simon

[Sean Clark]

Yes, that is some workload.

Regarding your ideas on how to run the game, I wouldn't worry too much about following the game set side of things. With 6 players I imagine chaos will ensue fairly quickly and games with 6 players need some pace to them to keep everyone engaged.

One small comment. Do you need to use ISIS, or could it be some generic, made up group? I only ask because real world politics might put some people off from playing what is normally portrayed as fictional African States. Of course, it is your game and if you wish to have that element of realism then great!

So just have at it, throw the dice and see what happens! One thing is for sure in a game of AK.... your players will have a blast.

[Lighthorse]

Thanks for your remarks gentlemen.Thinking that just calling them a group of crazy Arabs. that should work.
Little War TV.com is offering a prize for best wargaming you-tube video, so I'm thinking of filming all five games at the convention.Each game should be about 2 minutes long, quick introduction, the players with first names, forces, and few quick review of action about on turn 1, 3, 5, 7 or so on. Then a review of the win and why. I'm film it with my smart phone camera.

[Sean Clark]

Brilliant idea! I look forward to watching 😊