My Top Travel Wargames for 2026 Holidays

"...the newest edition of my flagship article – the guide to Top Travel-Friendly Wargames." Michal, in The Boardgames Chronicle, updates us on great options to avoid wargame withdrawal when traveling. Check out which one earned this praise: "It is honestly surprising how much Napoleonic flavor the designers managed to pack into such a tiny container."

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 7/6/2026

“Ecosystem” From YAAH! Magazine #16

"...this is less about 'how did we get here' than it is about 'where are we compared to that “golden age” of long ago..." Brant, in Armchair Dragoons, shares a column he has authored in YAAH! Magazine, looking at where our hobby is now compared to the early days. Check out the various trends he has identified as he leads up to the question of "Where do you land on the overall health of the wargaming hobby?"

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 7/3/2026

Phalanx Wargame show (UK) 2026

"...it was just a case of seeing what temptations I would come across...". Norm Smith, in Battlefields & Warriors, takes us along on a visit to this big show. Lots of great pictures! And check out what was "...an important table for me."

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 6/22/2026

Flying Pig Games goes into the breach

"We should all get ready for a porcine power play." Robert Peterson, in A Wargamers Needful Things, hosts an upcoming games announcement from Flying Pig Games. See if you agree: "Whether you love historical conflict simulations, fantasy battles, tactical warfare, horror, or science fiction, the future at Flying Pig Games has never looked bigger."

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 6/14/2026

A Wargaming Visit to the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College

"We 'warned' him that we would like to come out and see how the Army is wargaming with officers." Aaron Danis, in Armchair Dragoons, tells the tale of his visit to the College and what they got to see and do. "All-in-all, experiencing wargaming with seasoned professionals has enticed Lance and I to return to Leavenworth at some point (we still need to take that last class!)."

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 6/13/2026

Wargame HQ at Origins Game Fair 2026

Armchair Dragoons is hosting the Wargame HQ at Origins Game Fair in Columbus, Ohio, June 17th-21st. One room will be dedicated for playing SPI Games.

Poster: Pat L.
Post Date: 6/2/2026

The Partizan May 2026 Wargame Show.

"As soon as you enter this space, the senses are assaulted (in a good way), for a hobbyist to be immersed in their hobby environment is just a thing of joy and long may these calendar highlights continue, we must never take them for granted." Norm Smith, in Battlefields & Warriors, lets us join him for this premier show, with lots of great photos!

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 6/1/2026

Strategy and After Action Report

Using the Beginner's Scenario, Pat La Pella demonstrates most of the features within John Tiller's Squad Battles Series of war games. Can the Japanese break through?

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

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