The final action of 2021 here in GHQ was a game set in my fictional suburb of the Big Apple, Howardville. Once more, and for the very first time that GHQ relocated to its current home, the Baldinnis and the Bicclionis vie for domination of this patch of Mafia turf. The rules used were Bolt Action 2, adapted for individual figures. First, a few pictures to set the scene ~
The 'mean streets' of Howardville...
Down an alley looking towards Chinatown...
Hard Times! Down and out in Howardville...
The lure of celebrity and the rise of the talkies...
Final destination...sadly for many residents on the wrong side of the law...
It's been a few years, as the cobwebs testify!
Let's see how the game unfolded, shall we...?
The Baldinni family arrive in style!
Carlo 'Knuckles' Napoli and his bruisers sneak around the back, leaving Bicclioni's henchmen to cover the front of the building
A sharp exchange of fire across the entrance to Chinatown marks the start of the action.
Matteo Bicclioni takes cover behind his wheels, leaving his wife Sara to cover him from her seat!
The firefight at Chinatown is hotting up! Lead is flying everywhere...
The henchmen rush forward to support Matteo and Sara as Edwardo Scarfinni sprays their car with lead!
Matteo and Sara are suddenly faced by Baldinni's muscle as they try to sneak around the flank. Fists fly as their pistols missed their mark!
With the firefight causing a distraction Knuckles and his thugs ready themselves for close action...
While shots are exchanged to little effect Knuckles and his men rush the remainder of Baldinni's henchmen!
Fists against a squeeze gun? Never a good idea really...
In the desperate struggle Matteo is down and out!
Seeing her husband struck down Infront of her Sara's anger is raised and she throws herself into the action to avenge his loss!
Meanwhile around Chinatown the action continues unabated. As hitmen go few of these would make the grade it seems!
The Baldinni family's wheels block the street and provide cover for the Don and his children...
As casualties mount the Bicclioni's gang fail a Morale check after loosing seven members Don Bicclioni waddles to safety! As Don Philippe Baldinni later remarked, "It was just business, nothing personal."
Finally it just remains for me to wish you all a very
Happy Christmas and a Peaceful, Prosperous and above all Healthy New Year!
That's a great looking game David and a period I've not seen before from your goodself, so a very pleasant surprise. Here's wishing you and yours a Merry Xmas and let's hope for a better and healthier 2022!
ReplyDeleteThank you SteveJ!
DeleteA great fun game which could have gone either way but for the draw and roll of the dice. At the end of the day, just another day out of the office for Don Baldini.
ReplyDeleteDice! Don't even mention them!🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲
DeleteWhat a fab game to end the year on …. And too nice to be kept under the table for too long.
ReplyDeleteOver seven years in fact! Doesn't time fly?
DeleteThat's one excellent looking game David!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thank you Christopher.
DeleteThat’s certainly different I can’t remember even seeing this setup on the blog so it must be some time ago. Do have a great Christmas David 👍
ReplyDelete7/11/2014 ~ Hoodlum Horror in Howardville.
DeleteA splendid little game David…
ReplyDeleteCertainly a rough part of town… guns guns guns on the street and not a cop in sight…
Have a lovely Xmas old chap…
All the best. Aly
Thank you Aly. I think the PD were on a reeducation course perhaps? Hope to see you about in the New Year!
DeleteAnother fine looking game Mr.B.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jon! Hope to see you in the New Year, Boristhebarsteward permitting.
DeleteA great festive treat, nice one.
ReplyDeleteThank you for that George!
DeleteA great looking fun game there Dave! Love the terrain. I noticed the Laurel & Hardy poster on the one building (or is it Baldinni & Bicclioni?).... I wonder :)
ReplyDeleteJust to wish both you, Phil, and your families a very happy Christmas, and an ever more successfull and healthy new year! It's been a better year than last year, so let's all hope that the trend continues into 2022.
And thanks for all of your efforts keeping us entertained with your blog.
All the best....
Thank you Paul, very kind and much appreciated. I echo your hopes for next year too.
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