I have been working on a simple 1939 to 2025 set of section based rules that incorporated the elements our group was after.

I have placed the current version of the rules on the Guru Pig website feel free to download https://gurupig.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=25630&action=edit – I only ask that you provide constructive feedback on guru@gurupig.com and treat it for personal use only.

The game features a crucial Activation section that connects your team’s effectiveness to their experience, with seasoned squads performing better under pressure than inexperienced ones. It also includes a Suppression mechanic that reflects the psychological effects of combat, where enemy fire reduces a team’s functionality and morale. Together, these elements provide a realistic simulation of infantry combat.

This game focuses on unit cohesion and leadership, with team-based mechanics that enhance soldiers’ effectiveness as a unit. An NCO can boost a team’s Activation, helping them act decisively during panic. The game’s structure promotes thoughtful decisions, rewarding strategy over brute force, as each dice roll narrates a tale of courage and the unpredictable nature of war.

Australian Command Section moving through the open with a “hugging the ground” marker.

Japanese moved into position

Australian command section moving forward

Australians moving forward in the section moving in the open (a bad thing) has two suppressions – not in a good state.

Four more hits and four more suppressions, removing a figure with two suppressions left over. They will need to do something drastic to survive if they stay in the open.

Lots of rules discussions, debates and roll dicing. More play testing is required for players to get used to what are quite different concepts, but on the day we only made a few “house keeping” type changes.

Step into the gritty, close-quarters chaos of military action with Hellfire Heroes: Section Level Skirmishes. This rule set puts you in command of a single fighting section, where every man and every decision counts. Forget grand strategies; this is a game of immediate, life-or-death tactics.

Using a fast-paced, intuitive system, you’ll manage the high stakes of small-unit combat. Will your team brave open ground in a desperate dash forward, or will they “ground hug” and take cover under a hail of enemy fire? Our innovative Suppression mechanic means that incoming fire doesn’t just inflict casualties—it tests the very will of your men. As your soldiers are pinned down and pushed to their limit, their ability to act becomes increasingly strained, forcing you to make crucial decisions under pressure.

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