My first Bolt Action game.

I know one isn't supposed to beat Buddhist monks, but this one was asking for it.

Lars Schieving invited me over for a game of Bolt Action, my first ever, a small scale infantry do.

The first pic shows the start of the game. I played the Americans, Lars the Germans. Behind the farm house bottom left you see my tactical reserve, which didn't see any action besides being used for target practice.

The second pic shows the height of the game, after I eradicated that pesky German section which had been sniping at my left flank. My tactical reserve now found themselves behind a clump of trees.

The final pic shows the end. Lars' SdKfz 251 had surprised my center, and decimated my reserve squad. Luckily, that also exposed the Hanomag's flank to my .30.
I love the smell of burning Hanomags in the morning.

With only three figures left, Lars Schieving decided to throw in the towel.

It was a small game, nice introduction to the system, with enough randomness to keep it interesting.

Thanks for the invitation, and yes, I'll gladly beat you again.