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Spotlight Articles

Outstanding articles that are not necessarily linked to one particular game, but may have broad appeal to gamers.

John Hill (game designer)

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Here is a reference page for John Hill, a war game designer, who designed games in the early 1970’s including Bar-Lev and Squad Leader.

Poster: Pat L.
Post Date: 2/15/2025


My top anticipated wargames of 2025

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"It is a pretty broad selection, containing solitaire, two-player and multiplayer titles, recent conflicts or very ancient ones." Michal, in The Boardgames Chronicle, takes his annual look at his most anticipated new titles. Check out which game has him concluding "I simply could not pass on this."

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 2/5/2025


RBM Studio Update: The Palisades Fire

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Rodger MacGowan has seen his home and RBM Studio facility destroyed in the Palisades fire in California. His son Steven has set up a gofundme account where you can learn what happened and offer recovery help if you wish.

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 1/24/2025


Obituary: Alan Emrich, game designer and writer, has died

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The site Game Developer brings us news of the passing of this industry titan.

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 1/10/2025


2024 Christmas Newsletter

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"Hopefully all the socks and after shave that one could ever dream of, have graced your Christmas stocking and perhaps a wargame treat or two has sneaked in and brought a smile!" Norm Smith, in Battlefields and Warriors, brings us another entertaining sum up of his wargaming year!

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 12/25/2024


Pournelle on “Does it matter if you call it a wargame?”

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"Much of what the Department of Defense calls wargaming is not actually wargaming, and that matters." Rex Brynen, in PAXsims, taps in on a discussion by analyst and former officer Phil Pournelle on what passes for "wargaming" in the DOD. "Failing to wargame properly in advance may mean having to learn in actual combat and risk it all."

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 12/20/2024


Princeton 1777

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"...this one proved to be the decisive battle that really cemented the American survival in the early months of the Revolution." Jeff Berry, in Obscure Battles, covers the fascinating follow-up engagement to Trenton. Check out the action as "Just when everything seemed to be falling apart, Washington came galloping up."

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 12/13/2024


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Gaming Conventions

Gaming Conventions

Another new feature for Grognard.com, the Gaming Convention calendar will make it a snap to keep up with all the latest gaming conventions in your area. But we need your gaming convention information, so please contribute.



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Grognard Originals

In addition to our links to great content all around the internet, expect to see more Grognard.com "originals" in the future.

PE TANG 1900 Q&A with Marco Campari

Some Q & A between myself and Marco Campari, designer of Pe Tang 1900 from Lumaca Games.

PE TANG 1900 Strategy Tips

This is the strategy I developed after playing Pe Tang 1900 from Lumaca Games.

PE TANG 1900 Optional Line of Sight Table

Here is an optional table to make it a little more difficult to eliminate the Boxer artillery.

PE TANG 1900 Introductory War Game Review

My review for this great introductory war game concerning an obscure siege of a cathedral during the Boxer Rebellion. Use this game to recruit new war game players.

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Game: Burning Banners: Rage of the Witch Queen



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Publisher: Compass Games
Game Type: Board
Designer(s): Compass Games
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Description:


A fantasy wargame, where you command one (or more) kingdoms, and fight as part of an alliance against opposing kingdoms. The game contains six such kingdoms, each with its own special rules and heroes. There is also treasure to find, spells to cast, roaming monsters to deal with... really, it seems to have everything you would want from such a game. Take command, forge alliances, and shape the destiny of six unique kingdoms as you explore a stunningly detailed world across four hand-drawn boards. Designed and illustrated by acclaimed fantasy artist, Christopher Moeller, Burning Banners brings the rich tapestry of Kalar to life with a breathtaking fusion of immersive artwork and engaging gameplay that grows with your group. With a staggering 29 scenarios, you can experience the tactical thrill of a single battle in an evening, or dive deep into an epic conflict spanning more than a decade. Will you lead the stalwart Oathborn, the cunning Shashka, the relentless Army of Night, the mighty Eastern Empire, or the fierce warriors of Fjordland? Choose your kingdom wisely, for each holds a pivotal role in the conflicts to come.


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Date: 2/2/2025
Poster: Michał Kowalczuk
[REVIEW] Burning Banners

Let us present a close look at the Burning Banners in the form of detailed Review. What that great game have to offer? Let us see!
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Date: 12/27/2024
Poster: Michał Kowalczuk
Burning Banners: Invasion of Drefeld – Gameplay

In this article Michal presents the Base Game Rules for Burning Banners. He does it playing one of the game scenarios, Invasion of Drefeld. Enjoy!
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Date: 10/16/2024
Poster: Bill Clancy
Burning Banners overview

I admit, I had Burning Banners on my radar for some time and it finally landed at my doorsteps. What a wonderful discovery it was! Let us focus today on its astonishingly beautiful components and brief overview. More content to come!
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Date: 5/27/2024
Poster: Doug Holt
Unboxing: Burning Banners (Compass Games)

"Compass really seems to have hit a home run with this one, just based on the components and the rules." Steven Pow, in Boisterous Exuberance, checks out his newly arrived copy of this intriguing hybrid, that he dubs a "fantasy wargame". See if you agree with his reasons for claiming that he "...cannot wait to play it..."!
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