Lancers v Square

Do lancers get a re-roll of flag versus a square?

I think so. The only unit where the flag is not rerolled is the Cuirassiers. Reroll doesn't count in battleback too.

there is an inconclusive discussion on BGG
boardgamegeek.com/thread/1972057/light-lancers-against-squares

think we need an official answer on this one.

Mark,

When it occurred in our game yesterday, I was initially surprised that I didn't KNOW the answer. It must be the first time its ever happened in my 250-300 games!! That seems unbelievable to me, but there you go. We searchED here, CSW and BGG. There was a short thread on the Geek as you have posted, but that was more opinion than solid fact. In the end, we let the re-roll go ahead (and it missed) so nothing was changed either way. But it would be good to know the 'truth' LOL

BTW both answers have their 'hard evidence' to draw from.

The square rules state that no more than one dice can ever be rolled against a square (except combined arms). The lancer rules state they always re-roll flags in attack (except against cuirassiers) and does not give a square as an exception.

Good barricades for both causes.

I've added the question onto CSW with the hope that Richard will see it and respond.

My guess is that is rerolled, but it is a rather confounding question.

And as you have played even more games than I, it seems you too have not had this happen in your games either Strange eh?

Q: Does a Lancer get a reroll against a Infantry in square, if he roll a flag with his die?

A: Yes - A lancer unit will reroll a flag when attacking a square (including flags of combined attack)

Richard Borg; 2018-06-24


So Richard´s intention here is, a Lancer reroll is not a "basic additional" die because of any cards e.g., but its a reroll of a battle result (flag symbol),
although the final result of the reroll can be an additional hit/retreat.

Well done guys!

Well that is what we did I am glad to say and will do in the future.