
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,293
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Chain of Command
- 2–4 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2013

Expansion for Sharp Practice: Wargame Rules for Large Skirmishes in the Era of Black Powder, 1700 to 1865
2008
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The Compleat Fondler: Eighteen Scenarios for Sharp Practice is an expansion for Sharp Practice: Wargame Rules for Large Skirmishes in the Era of Black Powder, 1700 to 1865 released in 2008 for 2–8 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Richard Clarke (III) and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Role Playing, and Simulation.
This superb Sharp Practice scenario supplement follows the career of Richard Fondler from his time as an enlisted man in India in 1799 through to Waterloo where he is a Lieutenant Colonel. In between he has an exciting and illustrious career in the Peninsula with the 95th Rifles and the Light Company of the West Sussex Regiment. Here we present eighteen scenarios, each with an introductory story, briefings for both sides and umpire's notes with a full colour map. The games are designed for between 30 and 100 or so figures per side, and are rip-roaring exciting games, packed with derring-do, larger than life characters and, best of all, real gaming challenges and fun. The scenarios included are as follows. Fondler's Battle, Fondler's Enemy, Fondler's Rifles, Fondler's Allies, Fondler's Captain, Fondler's Pirate, Fondler's Colonel, Fondler's Gold, Fondler's Trap, Fondler's Escape, Fondler's Surprise, Fondler's Honour, Fondler's Siege, Fondler's Lady, Fondler's Triumph, Fondler's Breech, Fondler's Duke, and Fondler's Waterloo. All draw on the rich heritage of literary heroes and villains.
The Compleat Fondler: Eighteen Scenarios for Sharp Practice supports 2–8 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for The Compleat Fondler: Eighteen Scenarios for Sharp Practice is 120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists The Compleat Fondler: Eighteen Scenarios for Sharp Practice for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
The Compleat Fondler: Eighteen Scenarios for Sharp Practice has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
The Compleat Fondler: Eighteen Scenarios for Sharp Practice belongs to these categories: Wargame, Napoleonic, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Role Playing, and Simulation. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of The Compleat Fondler: Eighteen Scenarios for Sharp Practice are: Richard Clarke (III). These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists The Compleat Fondler: Eighteen Scenarios for Sharp Practice as an expansion for Sharp Practice: Wargame Rules for Large Skirmishes in the Era of Black Powder, 1700 to 1865. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Sharp Practice: Wargame Rules for Large Skirmishes in the Era of Black Powder, 1700 to 1865 to use it. Check that your edition of Sharp Practice: Wargame Rules for Large Skirmishes in the Era of Black Powder, 1700 to 1865 is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.