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Experience the thrill of strategic warfare in our tabletop skirmish wargame.

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Small Wars Alpha Play Test

Small Wars Historical & Fantasy: Small Wars is an open-system ruleset for tabletop miniature skirmish games that lets you build and command armies using any miniatures from any source. Whether you're using historical figures, fantasy warriors, or models from your favorite collections, the rules are designed to support full creativity and customization. Using polyhedral dice, Small Wars delivers fast-paced, balanced battles in a flexible and intuitive framework.

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Our Goal

We are an indie company dedicated to creating open and meaningful rules systems that inspire players to play, have fun, and customize their games to suit their own vision. Our aim with Small Wars is to provide an open set of skirmish rules that are fun, flexible, and endlessly adaptable.

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Small Wars is built to welcome all kinds of miniatures and players. whether you come from a background of historical wargames, fantasy battles, or homebrew creations. We believe a good ruleset should be a foundation, not a cage, giving you the tools to shape the stories, armies, and battles that matter most to you.

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Play Testers Wanted!

​Be one of the first 30 players to enter the world of Small Wars.
This exclusive Alpha release gives you early access to the full rules completely free in exchange for your feedback as we prepare for the official launch.

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By signing up for the Small Wars Alpha Playtest, you agree to:

  • Join the private Facebook playtest group.

  • Use the free Alpha rules PDF for playtesting only.

  • Share your honest, constructive feedback.

  • Keep the Alpha rules private (don’t post or share outside the group).

  • Be respectful and supportive of fellow testers.

This is an Alpha version, whilst rules may change before the final release,

your participation is important in shaping the game’s future!

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What You’ll Need to Play

To play a game of Small Wars, you’ll need:

  • A set of polyhedral dice for each player: D4, D6, D8, D10, D12, and D20. You can also use free widely available RPG dice apps.

  • A flat playing surface, ideally 3×3 or 3×4 feet — a standard kitchen or dining table works perfectly.

  • A selection of miniatures to represent your units. These can be historical, fantasy, or any models you have available that suit your setting.

  • A measuring tape marked in inches for movement, ranges, and area of influence.

Sign up now

Send us through your details with a description of why you are interested so we can start working together. Players who are selected for play testing will be provided the PDF rules once they have joined the Facebook group.

Small Wars Alpha Terms & Conditions By signing up for the Small Wars Alpha Playtest (the “Playtest”), you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully before participating. 1. Purpose of the Playtest The Playtest is designed to gather player feedback on the Small Wars rules prior to public release. Participation helps improve the final game, but no guarantee is made that your suggestions will be implemented. 2. Eligibility Participation is limited to 30 individuals, selected on a first-come, first-served basis. You must be 18 years or older, or have the consent of a parent/guardian to participate. By signing up, you agree to join the official Small Wars Alpha Facebook group and provide feedback. 3. Access to Rules Participants will receive a free PDF copy of the Small Wars Alpha Rules. This version is provided for playtesting only. The Alpha Rules may differ significantly from the final published version. 4. Confidentiality & Sharing You may discuss your Playtest experiences within the official Facebook group. You may not redistribute, upload, or publish the Alpha Rules outside of the Playtest community without permission. Streaming, posting, or creating public content about the Alpha is only permitted if clearly labeled as “Alpha Playtest – Not Final Rules.” 5. Feedback You agree to provide honest and constructive feedback, either via the Facebook group or official feedback forms. Feedback may be used, adapted, or disregarded at the discretion of Bannerline Games. By providing feedback, you grant Bannerline Games the right to use it without restriction or compensation. 6. Intellectual Property All rights to Small Wars, its rules, mechanics, and related materials remain the property of Bannerline Games. Participation in the Playtest does not grant you any ownership of the game or related intellectual property. 7. Liability The Alpha Rules are provided “as is,” without warranty. Bannerline Games is not responsible for any damages, disputes, or issues arising from your participation in the Playtest. 8. Termination Bannerline Games may revoke your participation in the Playtest at any time, for any reason (e.g., misuse of materials, toxic behavior, breach of these Terms). 9. Future Releases Participation in the Alpha Playtest does not guarantee access to later Beta releases, free copies of the final game, or other benefits. 10. Agreement By signing up for the Small Wars Alpha Playtest, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.

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