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Spotlight Articles

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

Epic Revolution (AWI)

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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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Michal, in The Boardgames Chronicle, reveals his favorite recent and all time solitaire classics. Check out the game he describes as "...probably the best small units combat simulation ever created, which has fantastic planning phase and unfolds completely differently each time.", and the one that challenges you to "...harness a brilliant mind, titanic energies, and a sometimes terrifying charisma to leave your mark on history?"

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


Soviet 12mm WWII Pocket Army

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"My second WWII Pocket Army is now complete..."! Norm Smith, in Battlefields & Warriors, brings us a Pocket Army update pictorial.

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 5/26/2025


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Malaya (v2.5) War Game Review

Pat La Pella reviews this post-card sized game and its computer editions. Can the UK Commonwealth prevent the Japanese from occupying Singapore in 1941?

Malaya Player Aid (pdf)

Pat La Pella created this player aid to clarify special movement rules for the Japanese player for Amphibious Movement and Reinforcement beach landing hexes. Computer versions of the game show eligible hexes automatically when the Japanese player selects a unit for movement.

PE TANG 1900 Q&A with Marco Campari

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PE TANG 1900 Strategy Tips

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A B C D E F G H I
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S T U V W X Y Z '-9

Game: Conquest of Paradise



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Publisher: GMT Games
Game Type: Board
Designer(s): Kevin McPartland
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Description:


Conquest of Paradise is a game of empire building in the "Polynesian Triangle" of the central Pacific Ocean for two, three, or four players. Players explore the unknown ocean around them, hoping to discover the most lucrative island groups, and colonize them. They build canoes and train warriors to create a force to defend their empire, while forging lines of communication with their developing discoveries. Resources are scarce; using them wisely is a key to victory. Investing in exploration widens your empire. Building warriors strengthens your empire. Investing resources into cultural innovations can yield unexpected dividends, like tattooing, hula dancing, surfing, or even the giant moai statues of Easter Island fame.


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802
Date: 5/12/2025
Poster: Doug Holt
Conquest of Paradise Ransom Event Cards

Alan Arvold offers an article on Ransom Event cards, discussing "...how they work in the game and the best way to play them." Thanks Alan!
Grognard Hosted
801
Date: 4/21/2025
Poster: Doug Holt
Advanced Game Strategies in Conquest of Paradise

"...this article is meant as a guide for new players...", covering "...the more advanced gaming strategies...". Alan Arvold offers some helpful insights to those just getting into this civilization game. Thanks Alan!
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800
Date: 2/7/2025
Poster: Doug Holt
Battle in Conquest of Paradise

"...there is the Warmonger, a player who seems to take the word conquest from the game title to heart, and expand across the map, crushing opponents in his quest for a Pacific Reich...". Alan Arvold brings us a strategy article on conducting battle in this civilization game. He raises some interesting points, for example "...why bring a Warrior Band if you cannot use it?"
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799
Date: 4/20/2018
Poster: Doug Holt
Conquest of Paradise As a Eurogame

"I love mechanisms in which the person in last place gains an advantage over other players." David Waldorf considers whether GMT Games' Conquest of Paradise is a Eurogame. In his 'yes' column, there's the fact that "As you play, you may find yourself caring more about how to accumulate the most victory points than seeking the well-being of your tribe…"
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798
Date: 4/3/2017
Poster: Doug Holt
“This Must Be Just Like Living in Paradise…” Review of GMT’s Board Game – Conquest of Paradise

"Failed Basic: None. This game is almost perfect." Ray Garbee finds a lot to like in his review of GMT Games' Conquest of Paradise - 2nd Edition. See why he gives it an Armchair General 95% rating, in part because "…it ensures that no two games will ever be the same."
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788
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
official website

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789
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
review

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790
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
review

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791
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
review

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792
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
review

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793
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
review

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794
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
review

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795
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
review

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796
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
review

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797
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
card analysis

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