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Are you one who, when traveling, does "...not want to part with your beloved hobby – boardgames."? Then join Michal, in The Boardgames Chronicle, as he covers 16 games that have fit the requirements of travel for him. Because, as a grognard, "...nothing compares to a nicely published 'analog' version of the game to be brought to the table during your free time!"

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 7/7/2025


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"Another instalment in Warlord Games’ Epic series has just been released..."! Norm Smith, in Battlefields & Warriors, checks out the latest figures/ruleset package in this series. "... a lot of work has gone into this rule set to make it AWI specific - well done that team."

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 6/30/2025


War reaches northern Italy, 215 BC

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"Hannibal has come over the Alps..."! Prufrock and his friend Ian P bring us an intense Punic War clash that doesn't look too promising for the Romans, when they "...win the first move and mostly freeze."

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 6/26/2025


Interview with Robert Phaneuf Designer of Secession 1861: The American Civil War and The Armada from Fortress Games Currently on Kickstarter

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"...there are few more fertile areas for educational, simulation-ai gaming." Grant Kleinhenz, in The Players' Aid, interviews designer Bob Phaneuf about his two upcoming games. See why he thinks that "...Secession 1861 will mature as a classic solitaire nail-biter."

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 6/18/2025


Battles of Heraclea Lyncestis, 219 BC and Emporiae, 218 BC (Med Campaign 9)

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"Reports are in of a battle in northern Macedon between the invading Illyrians and a force scrambled together to meet them...". Prufrock continues with two more nicely photographed AARs in the ongoing Med Campaign! "...in Nearer Spain, Proconsul Aaronius Dubius Scipio Calvus, having landed a force near Emporiae, was engaged by an alliance of indomitable Iberian tribes...".

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 6/9/2025


My pre-orders analysis – what is new and coming!

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Michal, in The Boardgames Chronicle, covers his current game preorders, and why he is anxiously awaiting them. See which game has him commenting that "...we are getting so many new elements – from graphical representation, to add-ons and optional rules – that this it will be a great, refreshing comeback to fantastic classic!"

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 6/6/2025


My Top Solitaire Wargames: New Designs and All-Time Classics

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Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 6/4/2025


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Game: Crowbar! The Rangers at Pointe du Hoc



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Publisher: Flying Pig Games
Game Type: Board
Designer(s): Hermann Luttmann
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Will be on Kickstarter in Spring 2018


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8
Date: 5/30/2022
Poster: Pat L.
Crowbar-Stalingrad Update (video)

A behind the scenes look at Mark Walker’s update to his Kickstarter supporters back in 2019. File this under “the best laid plans” and “a commitment to excellence”.
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7
Date: 2/20/2022
Poster: Pat L.
Crowbar! The Rangers at Point du Hoc How to Play

Mark Walker describes how to play this solitaire tactical level war game from Flying Pigs Games.
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6
Date: 7/27/2020
Poster: Harvey M.
Video Review: Crowbar! The Rangers at Pointe Du Hoc from Flying Pig Games

Crowbar! The Rangers at Pointe Du Hoc from Flying Pig Games depicts the courageous assault by the Rangers up a sheer bluff to try to take out large artillery pieces that turned out were not actually there. The Players Aid gives this Hermann Luttmann design high marks for fun and replayability.
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5
Date: 10/25/2019
Poster: Harvey M.
Crow Bar Post - Vorwarts Expansion Post Play Video

The Big Board gives their first impressions and discussion of Hermann Luttmann's push your luck game system Crowbar! The Rangers at Pointe du Hoc with the Vorwarts! Expansion simulating the assault on Pointe du Hoc on D-Day. Published by Flying Pig Games
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4
Date: 7/24/2018
Poster: Mark D.
Crowbar! The Rangers at Pointe du Hoc - Now on Kickstarter!

Crowbar!: The Rangers at Pointe Du Hoc Crowbar is a thrilling solitaire game recreating the assault against the Germans defending Pointe Du Hoc on June 6th, 1944. Designed by Hermann Luttmann. Now available on Kickstarter!
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3
Date: 6/22/2018
Poster: Mark D.
Crowbar! The Rangers at Pointe Du Hoc - Designer Interview

Jeff McAleer interviews "Crowbar!" designer Hermann Luttmann for his Gaming Gang blog. The interview took place at Origins Game Fair. They also discuss Hermann's At Any Cost: Metz 1870 design as well as several other well known Luttmann titles...
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2
Date: 6/20/2018
Poster: Mark D.
Crowbar!: The Rangers at Pointe du Hoc

Overview of upcoming war game "Crowbar!: The Rangers at Pointe du Hoc" direct from the designer Hermann Luttmann. Video produced by Alexander Klein of "The Players' Aid" blog...
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1
Date: 2/18/2018
Poster: Mark D.
Crowbar! The Rangers at Pointe du Hoc - Coming to Kickstarter soon!

Crowbar!: The Rangers at Pointe Du Hoc is a solitaire wargame (with two-player and cooperative variants) which abstractly simulates the ebb, flow and risk of the Pointe du Hoc assault in June of 1944, with you playing the attacking Rangers. The game system traces its parentage to the popular In Magnificent Style game and mirrors its speed of play, tough decision-making and heart-pounding push-your-luck excitement. From veteran designer Hermann Luttmann. Coming to KICKSTARTER in early Spring 2018.
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