The Temple of the Golden Guacamole.

It's as hot in the UK as South America so what better than a game set in the Jungles of the new world as Spanish conquistadors attempt to raid a sacred Aztec temple while determined local warriors stand in their way.

The self-proclaimed explorer Don Fernando de la Siesta, having heard rumours of a temple holding piles of gold, leads an expedition inland (But is hindered by being forced to roll to see which side of the river they land.)

Unfortunately for him, the temple is protected by the fierce warriors of High Priest Tlacotzin "The Slightly Irritated", who have no intention of letting a group of heavily armoured strangers walk off with their sacred treasures.

As dawn breaks, the conquistadors march through the jungle towards the Temple of the Golden Guacamole, while drums echo across the valley rallying warriors to block there advance (Also rolled for random entry).

As is the way for random rolls, the Spanish are heavily weighted on the left flank, whilst the bulk of the Aztec Warriors appear on the right.

Breaking the curse of newly painted figures, Spanish horsemen ride down a unit of unbloodied warriors, they were looking for captives such as their way, while the Conquistadors were happy to hack them down in droves... 

The invaders were not having all their own way, despite the bang and flash of gunpower scaring some warriors away, a number of Spaniards were captured, being dragged out of the shield wall for sacrifice later.

The Aztec warriors rushed to defend the temple as the native left flank collapsed, fearful of dogs and horses.

The temple fell to the invaders as the Aztec warriors were routed from the table, having been ridden down, attacked by dogs or shot at by fire sticks. The gold was secure... but 5 men were missing.. feels like a rescue is in order.

A fun encounter and nice to get the extra Aztecs on the table.

Although I do sense I will need a number of extra warriors to hold the Spanish at bay, thanks to David over at I Live with Cats: Quetzalcoatl Rampant who created the first draft of modifications to the Lion Rampant rules.