Amputheatre is the outline of a set of miniatures rules for playing slasher games of the sort popularized by movies such as Jason v Freddy or similar video games. I say “outline” becuase it really isn’t a complete set, but more of a description of a complete set. The game is designed to be played with large (probably 54mm or larger) figures; all of the ones shown on the site are homemade.
It’s a really gory site, so probably a parental warning is warranted.
Hello! I’m Gil Merritt, the creator of AMPUTHEATRE. I did one of my occasional Googles on the game, and was very excited to see it mentioned on your forum.
I have complete rules for the game, involving severed limbs, splattered blood and knockdowns, but have been reticient of posting them on the web.The figures have all been designed and created by yours truly.
The game engine has become patented, and I am currently looking for a company who may be interested in building the figures.
If you would like, I will keep you informed on updates regarding the game. In the meantime, here’s a LiveJournal Community link:
Miniature Wargaming is part of the "adventure games" hobby, which includes r ole p laying and board games. Wargamers recreate battles on the tabletop with toy soldiers, like a more complicated game of chess. Models range in height from 6mm to 28mm tall, with 15mm and 25mm being the most popular. There also is a growing interest in toy soldiers and military models, such as the 1/32 and 1/35 scale plastic soldiers from Conte, and Marx.
The most popular miniature wargames are fantasy and science fiction based, such as Warhammer, Warhammer 40K, Warmachine and The Lord of the Rings. World War II games such as Flames of War and Axis and Allies are new favorites. Other favorite historical periods include Napoleonics, the American Civil War, and ancients, such as Romans or Greeks. Other gamers enjoy miniature naval wargames, recreating battles like Trafalgar, Jutland and the Coral Sea.
Hobbyists research historical periods and paint their tiny soldiers in accurate uniforms. Others develop "historically realistic" rules sets or build scale battlefield terrain using model railroad techniques.
For pictures, visit the gallery.
Some of the bigger hobby companies are Games Workshop, which produces Warhammer, Wargames Foundry and Old Glory Miniatures. Wizards of the Coast produces several lines of pre-painted miniatures games, such as the Star Wars and Dungeons and Dragons miniatures games, and a historical game with pre-painted miniatures: The new Axis and Allies game. Wizkids produces a fantasy collectable miniatures game, such as the Mage Knight and Heroclick fantasy games, the science fiction games MechWarrior and Rocketmen, as well as the quasi-historical Pirates of the Spanish Main.
Hello! I’m Gil Merritt, the creator of AMPUTHEATRE. I did one of my occasional Googles on the game, and was very excited to see it mentioned on your forum.
I have complete rules for the game, involving severed limbs, splattered blood and knockdowns, but have been reticient of posting them on the web.The figures have all been designed and created by yours truly.
The game engine has become patented, and I am currently looking for a company who may be interested in building the figures.
If you would like, I will keep you informed on updates regarding the game. In the meantime, here’s a LiveJournal Community link:
http://www.livejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=amputheatre
Again, it was quite a thrill to see it mentioned here. Can I ask how you heard about it?
Yours,
The Gil-Monster
Posted by Gil Merritt on 11/17 at 02:12 AM | #