19th Century Frontier
America's Olde West
Skirmish-level rules for the gritty reality of frontier conflict. From cavalry charges to dusty outlaw standoffs.
Rules Overview
Rules Overview
America's Olde West delivers period-accurate skirmish action at the individual figure level. Players command small forces of cowboys, cavalry troopers, lawmen, outlaws, or Native American warriors across the iconic landscapes of the frontier. The system emphasises individual character, morale under fire, and the unpredictable nature of close-range gunfights in the era of single-action revolvers and lever-action rifles.
Key Features
What Makes This System Distinctive
Character-Level Detail
Each figure has individual attributes — shooting skill, nerve, and reputation. Heroes and villains play differently on the table.
Period Weapons
Detailed rules for revolvers, rifles, shotguns, and period artillery. Range, reload time, and stopping power all modelled accurately.
Morale and Nerve
Men break under fire. The nerve system captures the psychological reality of frontier gunfights — not every man stands his ground.
Scenario System
Twelve included scenarios covering bank robberies, cavalry pursuits, ranch sieges, and frontier skirmishes. Fully expandable.
From the Designer
Designer's Notes
America's Olde West was born from a lifelong fascination with the history of the frontier — not the Hollywood myth, but the genuine, complicated, often brutal reality. The rules draw on primary sources, period military manuals, and extensive research into the weapons and tactics of the era. My aim was a game that feels authentic without being a history lecture.
Field Orders
Download the Rules
The complete America's Olde West rule set is available as a print-ready PDF with all scenario maps and reference charts.