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Ace of Aces Collector's Guide

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Joseph J. Scoleri III compiled this list of editions for the Ace of Aces Series. Click this link from rpg.net to see their intro to Scoleri's Guide: rpg.net Intro....

New Challenge Clues! Last Challenge Results!

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:13:00 GMT

See the graphic clues for the new Challenge (#1284) for 21-June-2026 and the winners for the last Challenge (#1283). ...

Silver Bayonet: The First Team in Vietnam, 1965 – Game Overview

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:06:00 GMT

Silver Bayonet from GMT Games - I finally had a chance to lay my hands on this great game! The 25th anniversary edition looks beautiful and is a pleasure to play! Let us learn more about this title in below material! ...

Unboxing Zulus on the Ramparts (Deluxe Edition) by Victory Point Games

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:44:00 GMT

Alexander Klein from The Players Aid unboxes the 2nd Edition of this solitaire game pitting the British against the Zulu Nation in 1879 at Rorke's Drift....

Player Aid

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:22:00 GMT

Matthew Scroggs posted this player's aid scorecard....

Web Resource and Links

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:18:00 GMT

A Brit named Andy used to maintain this web site regarding the AD 2300 game series. The site includes errata and other links of interest to players of the Travellers Series of games from GDW. We thank Archive.org for preserving this web site....

Strange SPI Games Vol.II, Time Tripper (video)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:45:00 GMT

Combat Board Games explains why he loves this strange game from SPI. It's addictive....

Twilight Struggle - GMT / Playdek - Tutorial and Let's Play - (PC) - Legendary Games - German

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:18:00 GMT

Legendary Games demonstrates game play using the Steam version of the game. Use auto-translate and closed captioning as the video is in German....

Combat Commander: Adversary, Part 1 — Beginnings

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:26:00 GMT

"...if I ever decided to build a bot for my favorite game, how would I go about it?" System designer Francis K. Lalumière, in Inside GMT Games, begins the story behind when he heard Gene Billingsley say “I have a free slot on P500 next month, and I’d like to fill it with CC: Adversary. Is it ready enough?”...

How to Play the Musket & Pike Series (4 videos)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:11:00 GMT

GMT Games prepared this excellent and comprehensive set of videos to cover the rules common to their Musket & Pike Battles Series of games. Click these links to see: Pieces, Sequence of Play, Orders, and Formations; The Action Phase, Movement, Intro to Fire Combat; More on Movement, Fire Combat, first look at Close Combat; and Reactions, Fire Combat and Morale. ...

The Guards Counterattack ASL(SK) ish

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:03:00 GMT

"When Squad Leader gave way to Advanced Squad Leader (1985), this iconic scenario did not migrate...", but "...once again The Guards Counterattack is available to us all." Norm Smith, in Battlefields & Warriors, tries out a new way to enjoy a vintage Squad Leader scenario. So what's going on when "Two squads in the target hex are removed from play and the third is automatically broken - ouch!"...

KIEV '41 Kickstarter Edition Special Offer

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Check out the limited special offer for the KIEV '41 Kickstarter Edition! Up to 57% OFF, limited stocks available....

'26 Summer Sale!

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:55:00 GMT

Wargame Design Studio is holding their Summer Sale where most of their catalog is discounted 25%. Sale ends 10 PM July 5th, 2026....

Paths of Glory – exciting sessions via Rally the Troops

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:55:00 GMT

When you combine great platform - Rally the Troops, with wonderful title - Paths of Glory plus you play with your great friends - you are getting an unforgettable experience. Let me share some of it in below article! ...

What is the Society of Ancients all about? (video)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:59:00 GMT

Here is a promotional video for the Society of Ancients....

Downloads page for SPI War Games

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:41:00 GMT

The place for all things SPI is spigames.net where you can download the complete rules and counters for this early SPI war game. Scroll down to the letter "L" in the index....

Rules for Italy (pdf)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:55:00 GMT

The place for all things SPI is spigames.net where we found the complete rules for this very early war game simulating the Italian Campaign from World War II....

How To Play: LAWRENCE OF ARABIA by Decision Games (video)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:40:00 GMT

Here is another excellent video in a series from Learn This Game. The video covers game description, components and game mechanics including setup, game play for the first turn, and victory conditions....

Hull Down (war game review)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:05:00 GMT

This mixed review gave the game an excellent rating for Playability. The review was originally published in Strategy & Tactics Magazine, Volume III issue #1....

Wagram 1809 by Decision Games

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:08:00 GMT

"I really enjoyed that game. I played it as a solo game and it was fine, helped by the flow of the situation across the battlefield." Norm Smith, in Battlefields & Warriors, has a go at another scenario from this title. How does the battle tip when "The Austrians are getting crushed, but the French casualties have become excessive and they too are now demoralised."?...

Spotsylvania May 18th : A Knife Fight in a Phone Booth

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:58:00 GMT

"The reason I say it’s an expert level scenario is that it takes skill to achieve the historic Confederate victory." Designer Mark Herman, in Inside GMT Games, offers another fascinating strategy analysis for owners of the game. Check out why he feels the "...scenario to be very replayable as it captures the nuances of this historical situation where success or failure was measured in moments whose outcome was more in doubt than is commonly understood."...

Sign in Pledge! First Look - Napoleon at War Deluxe Edition (video)

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:26:00 GMT

In this short video from Decision Games you'll see what's new in the Deluxe Edition. Originally published by SPI in 1975, the 2026 Deluxe version features upgraded components and new optional rules....

[November 6, 1965] Turns, Turns, Turns (Avalon Hill's Midway and Battle of the Bulge)

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:02:00 GMT

Gideon Marcus heads the Galactic Journey Wargaming Society, a group that travels back in time to play war games. In this edition, the club ventures back to 1965 to play and review Midway and The Battle of the Bulge from Avalon Hill. ...

Skirmish at Tun Creek: An Old School “Charge!” Battle Report

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:14:00 GMT

Some war game players like to combine rules from several games to alter the game experience. Here is an illustrated replay that mentions With Macduff to the Frontier, a miniatures game from 1997....

With Macduff to the Frontier (rules)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:06:00 GMT

Ross Macfarlane published these rules for miniatures in Issue #73 of The Courier magazine, 1997....

Army of the Potomac: Fair Oaks/ Seven Pines’ the McClellan Gambit

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:05:00 GMT

"In Army of the Potomac there are several situations where the side launching the offensive, needs to act like they mean it, else defeat is likely." Designer Mark Herman, in Inside GMT Games, takes us on an intriguing look into this Civil War title. Check out the game and historical insights, to include an examination of "...the possible path not taken by McClellan whereby the Union withdraws instead of fighting."...

Don / Onto Stalingrad: A Review of Taktyka i Strategia’s WB-95 Stalingrad 1942

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:28:00 GMT

Check out a game in "...the same lineage as classic SPI, GMT, and Avalon Hill titles, but with the distinctly Eastern European flavor that Polish and Russian designers bring to Eastern Front games." Michael Eckenfels, in Armchair Dragoons, takes a close look at this new Stalingrad title. Just what is he referring to with the comment "This is, in my opinion, the best idea in the system."?...

Into the Woods: The Battle of Shiloh, April 6-7, 1862 – Unboxing & Overview

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:32:00 GMT

„Into the Woods” to ósma część serii „Great Battles of the American Civil War” (GBACW). Tytuł ten opowiada o zaskakującym ataku Konfederatów na Armię Tennessee Granta w pobliżu Pittsburg Landing. Zapraszam do materiału! ...

Give Me Fives – A Boardgaming Way Review of “1914”

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Paul Comben waxes eloquently as a Grognard taking a deep look at the game and referencing other games with similar characteristics. It's a nice comparative history. The review is decidedly negative but Comben puts that in perspective with his final thoughts. “…it is an important design because it helped set simulation gaming off in a different direction and with aspiration to reach a higher level…...

Flying Tigers (game page)

Sun, 31 May 2026 07:06:00 GMT

A quick description and history along with negative reviews....

Modern Tactics: Afghanistan by Vuca Simulations

Fri, 29 May 2026 12:48:00 GMT

Robert Peterson, in A Wargamers Needful Things, says when you are "...looking for a game that has some depth but is quicker to learn and you can get up and playing faster. This game was designed with the latter in mind." Check out how he feels that the game delivers scenarios that "...go by fast and furious and you can easily get lost in the gameplay."...

Seljuk (GMT Games) – Battle of Manzikert (1071 AD)

Fri, 29 May 2026 10:28:00 GMT

In continued series of materials for Seljuk, 5th installment in acclaimed Levy & Campaign series, we reenact the critical Battle of Manzikert (1071). Let us see how it will go for Romans this time! ...

The John Tiller Thread of Hex Hell and Suffering (Forum conversation)

Fri, 29 May 2026 07:06:00 GMT

jebsmoker started this thread back in 2019 to ask about John Tiller war games from Talonsoft, Matrix Games, and John Tiller software. Comments range from helpful to offbeat as the RPG Codex forum encourages frank opinions. ...

The Unofficial Panzer Campaigns Home Page!

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Glenn Saunders maintained this now defunct web site that covered all things related to John Tiller's Panzer Campaign Series and Modern Campaigns Series of computer-based war games. The site included lots of information for the games as well as articles and downloads for various game extensions, scenarios, etc. We thank Archive.org for preserving this marvelous war game web site. ...

To Build a Fishboat: My Infernal Machine First Impressions

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:37:00 GMT

"...the designers start you off slowly, doing what you probably want to do anyway: blow stuff up." MarcM, in Armchair Dragoons, reviews this intriguing game about the advent of a new form of warfare. Check out what draws the comment: "For those revelations alone, I love it."...

Market Garden

Mon, 25 May 2026 09:47:00 GMT

"It has an interesting mechanism to reflect both the Germans having been initially caught napping and the Allied difficulty in maintaining momentum." Prufrock, in Here's no great matter, plays the Market Garden scenario with his buddy SP. Lots of good pictures and challenge: "...you really feel the Allied attack stagnating as the Germans begin to inflict casualties and alter the command card differential."...

YAAH! Magazine Issue #9 by Flying Pig Games

Sun, 24 May 2026 07:37:00 GMT

Robert Peterson opens issue #9 and tells us what's inside. The review includes an illustrated description of the included game, Donetsk: The Battle for the Airport....

China’s War 1937-1941 – COIN Goes WW2!

Fri, 22 May 2026 09:05:00 GMT

"Each of the four factions play differently..." Mike Colello, in Armchair Dragoons, reviews this intriguing COIN Series title. The game also "...includes an extensive Non-Player system called Sun Wukong that allows any faction to be replaced with a non-player faction."...

Ace of Aces Collector's Guide

Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Joseph J. Scoleri III compiled this list of editions for the Ace of Aces Series. Click this link from rpg.net to see their intro to Scoleri's Guide: rpg.net Intro....

How To Play: Nieuchess (video)

Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Name of the Game discusses the entire rules set and then plays a game using the VASSAL version on a computer. The video starts with a concise review of the early Avalon Hill games when Charles Roberts owned the company including war games from Tactics to Afrika Korps and the educational non-war games Verdict, Dispatcher, and Management. The Nieuchess review is at the 5-minute mark. ...

The Beautiful Boards of Wargaming! – Almost a Miracle!: The Revolutionary War in the North in Against the Odds Magazine #51 from LPS, Inc.

Wed, 20 May 2026 08:51:00 GMT

"I think that one of the strengths of this game is that it truly shows the difficulty of maneuvering armies around the colonies and the terrain as well as having to search for forage to feed those armies." Grant Kleinhenz, in The Players’ Aid, continues his series on first-class map boards with a look at this American Revolution title. In addition to the artistic quality of the map, he finds many well rendered functional details, like one that he considers "...a very nice touch and is important to understand the colony boundaries for recruitment and reinforcement purposes."...

How Alliances Work in Kingmaker

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:37:00 GMT

The rules for alliances are presented for Kingmaker by Gibson Games. In this short video, I explain the rules of how to create, utilize, and break alliances. ...

How to Play GMT Games Pike & Musket Battles Series (4 videos)

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Solo Review: Lawrence of Arabia from Decision Games (video)

Sat, 16 May 2026 07:25:00 GMT

Alexander Klein from the Players' Aid posted this positive review including a complete description and illustrated game mechanics for this solitaire game. ...

Advanced Squad Leader Practice.

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:43:00 GMT

"I have now hit ‘vehicles’ and suddenly the grey cells have decided to go on strike!" Norm Smith, in Battlefields & Warriors, is having some fun relearning ASL, and takes us along on a couple of replays. Anything remarkable? "The other SU 85 enthusiastically fires and rolls a raw Double Six ….Ooooh Noooo that makes the gun malfunction and for now at least, the Soviets are one gun tube down."...

Chariots of Fire: Warfare in the Bronze Age - Unboxing & Overview

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Chariots of Fire is a pretty cool installment in the Great Battles of History. All those chariots & Bronze Age battles are simply great. Let us see the components and discuss main game mechanics of this title. Enjoy! ...

Kingdom of Heaven – Scenario F – The Seventh Crusade

Wed, 13 May 2026 09:33:00 GMT

Kingdom of Heaven positively surprises us with each new scenario we play. The latest, Seventh Crusade, proved to be really successful for Christians. How did that happen - we present in below picture-rich session report! Enjoy! ...

How to Play Warfighter 29 with Japanese Forces

Wed, 13 May 2026 08:35:00 GMT

In this video, I present two teams that you can use to play the Warfighter 29 variation or to combine them to create larger teams. I present soldiers, gear, and skills from the Japan expansions #14 & #15....

A hopeless hybrid (war)game…in a good way! Castelnuovo 1539

Wed, 13 May 2026 08:30:00 GMT

"The Main Scenario is a tense showdown as the Ottoman units keep coming and the Spanish bleed white, all while both players warily eye the Ottoman Casualty Track." RockyMountainNavy, in Armchair Dragoons, reviews this rather interesting design, of which he says the designer "...actually undersells the tension the game creates". See why he eventually comments "Hopelessly fun"!...

Marengo June 1800 (Napoleon at War)

Mon, 11 May 2026 09:24:00 GMT

"The Austrians finally take Pietrabona! The French re-take it. The Austrians capture it again ….. and the French retake it!" Norm Smith, in Battlefields & Warriors, takes a really good look at this new reprint Deluxe Edition, getting in two solitaire and one face-to-face play. Along with Norm's insightful analysis, check out why he can conclude "The game was enjoyable to play and kept both sides continuously engaged throughout."...

Feudal (war game review)

Sat, 09 May 2026 07:11:00 GMT

David Howe describes the game and gives a slightly positive review. Posted on The Chess Variant Pages where Chess enthusiasts find games similar to Chess....

Featured Game: Avalon Hill's Jutland (1967)

Sat, 09 May 2026 07:03:00 GMT

Seth Owen reminisces and reviews Jim Dunnigan's first war game design....

Intruder (1980) Board Game (war game review)

Sat, 09 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Michail from Board Game Guys posts a positive, concise review. The game “...maintains a gripping narrative and challenging mechanics that make it enjoyable...”....

Monmouth – Volume V of the Battles of the American Revolution (BoAR) series

Fri, 08 May 2026 08:30:00 GMT

"Monmouth asks the player if they can control their troops better than General Charles Lee or if they will repeat the disgraceful and sloppy rout of 28 June 1778." Bill Simoni, in Armchair Dragoons, brings us an AAR with this scenario in the new reprint. Check out the action and why he concludes "I obviously fell into my frequent trap of being too aggressive, so I want to get another shot in the near future to fix my mistakes."...

First Man in Rome by Thin Red Line Games an AAR From the Designer Fabrizio Vianello

Thu, 07 May 2026 08:46:00 GMT

"I, Fabricius Venetus, Centurion of Legio VI Ferrata under the Imperium of Caius Iulius Caesar, set down here an account of those matters...". A Wargamers Needful Things hosts a "sneak peek" scenario AAR provided by designer Fabrizio Vianello, and told from a Roman participant's perspective. With lots of excellent photos, check out how fighting battles in the game can swap between "...Strategic Combat, still realistic but quicker, ... or... using the Tactical Rules and Map – probably the best choice for a decisive battle."...

Seljuk (GMT Games) – New Levy & Campaign Mechanics Presentation

Wed, 06 May 2026 10:45:00 GMT

Seljuk, newest instalment in Levy & Campaign series, brings a lot of new mechanics to the system. Let me present the most prominent ones. Enjoy the material! ...

How to Play War of the Ring by Ares Games

Wed, 06 May 2026 07:49:00 GMT

In this video, I will introduce, present the components, how to win, set up, game turn sequence, explain the action dice, and elven rings. This is the first of a series of videos that covers the rulebook for War of the Ring. ...

Armchair Dragoons Reviews Sea & Steel

Mon, 04 May 2026 08:54:00 GMT

"This isn’t just a game about landing a boat and planting a flag; it’s a sophisticated, card-driven duel that respects its subject matter while offering the kind of tactical grit that keeps a wargamer’s mind sharp." Michael Eckenfels, in Armchair Dragoons, enthusiastically reviews this ambitious treatment of Columbus' initial campaigns with lots of entertaining superlatives. Check out the mechanic that has him commenting that "...you are ALWAYS one 'I find your lack of gold disturbing' away from a total catastrophe."...

Arcs: The Blighted Reach – First Impressions & Review (Leder Games)

Sun, 03 May 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Arcs: The Blighted Reach fulfilled all my expectations to this expansion. It definitely proved to be one of the most distinctive campaign designs of recent years. Why? More in below article! ...

Free Game to Play (Polish)

Sun, 03 May 2026 07:41:00 GMT

If you read Polish, or have a way to translate Polish to English, you can read the rules, player aids, etc. and play this game online where the Polish 303 Squadron assists the RAF at the Battle of Britain. Grognards might be able to play without the translation! Click the home screen to get to the game menu. Additional information is available here: Rules and more. ...

La Bataille d'Espagnol: Talavera (game history page)

Sun, 03 May 2026 07:25:00 GMT

This game page contains detailed information, history, and two succinct reviews....

World at War Issue #12- "1940: What if Germany Went East?" (video)

Sat, 02 May 2026 07:31:00 GMT

Conflict Boardgaming unboxes this hypothetical version of World War II in Europe. The video includes a close look at the rules followed by the counters and map....

1914 - Avalon Hill (1968) (Tabletop Simulator)

Sat, 02 May 2026 07:11:00 GMT

Steam has added a module for Avalon Hill’s 1914 for their Tabletop Simulator courtesy of tbeaulieu2000. The Tabletop Simulator allows you to make your own online board games or play the thousands of community-created modules with players in the Steam community....

Give Me Fives – A Boardgaming Way Review of “1914”

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

ANZAC day game, Operation Lightfoot

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:51:00 GMT

"There were messy scenes as engineers clearing minefields were attacked by entrenched infantry and marauding armour." Prufrock, in Here's no great matter, plays the 2nd Alamein scenario with his friend SP. See how things tip for his Allied forces while "...each turn SP would find some way to give us a bloody nose."...

The John Tiller Thread of Hex Hell and Suffering (Forum conversation)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Unofficial Panzer Campaigns Home Page!

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:54:00 GMT

Strategy and After Action Report

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:52:00 GMT

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?...

Little Wargame with Italy ’43

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:55:00 GMT

"In reality, however, Italy ’43 is a very different ZOC Bond wargame, both a little less and a little more than I expected." RockyMountainNavy, in Armchair Dragoons, does a counterpoint less and more review on this Mark Simonitch 1940s Series title. Check out how he comes to conclude that "While Italy ’43 is a relatively little game compared to some of the ‘4X series, this wargame with a smaller footprint delivers huge challenges."...

Strategy & Training Materials for Commands & Colors: Medieval – Expansion #1 Crusades

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:54:00 GMT

Crusades expansion brings a lot of new mechanics and design changes to Commands Colors Medieval. Let us see in more details how that great game evolved thanks to it! Enjoy! ...

Shire Publications Rulesets - My First Wargame Rules

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:58:00 GMT

Eric Burden reminisces and gives a short intro to 2 sets of miniatures war game rules published by Shire Publications....

Questions tagged [midway]

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:22:00 GMT

You can ask questions about war games at the Stack Exchange and usually get answers. Here the subject is Midway from Avalon Hill. ...

Golan '73 FAB (forum discussion)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:12:00 GMT

What do Polish war game players think about GMT's Golan '73? Here's a short discussion from 2016. Translate the text from Polish....

What are the Different Troop Types in Up Front?

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:06:00 GMT

A short video that covers the different troop types of all seven nations presented in Up Front, a game by Avalon Hill. The rules for elite and green forces are presented in the video....

Ace of Aces Collector's Guide

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:09:00 GMT

Joseph J. Scoleri III compiled this list of editions for the Ace of Aces Series. Click this link from rpg.net to see their intro to Scoleri's Guide: rpg.net Intro....

How to Play GMT Games Pike & Musket Battles Series (4 videos)

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Saratoga Digital – Teach & Play

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:51:00 GMT

A digital implementation of Saratoga 1777, a classic wargame designed by Mark Miklos and published by GMT Games, is available on Steam for some time already. Let me present how nicely that application works - enjoy! ...

Publisher's Web Site

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:56:00 GMT

Home of the Grand Tactical Rules sets for miniatures games based in the late 19th century....

Review | Twilight Struggle: Red Sea

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:48:00 GMT

Alexander Klein and Grant Kleinhenz from The Players’ Aid reviewed this sequel to Twilight Struggle from GMT Games. The review includes a detailed comparison between the 2 games and lessons learned from their first game play. Alexander then runs through the game mechanics. In sum, an enthusiastic review....

The Korean War: Escape from Chosin: Toktong Pass 1950 / The Chosin Few / Ridge Runners of Toktong Pass (war game review)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:25:00 GMT

In his blog, Desperation Morale, devoted to Advanced Squad Leader, Mark Pitcavage posts entries of interest to all ASL Grognards. This post includes a description of each of the 3 editions of this game, highlighting the differences between them. Lots of illustrations. ...

Lissa Takes Two ~ The Two Faces of There Must Be A Victory

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:18:00 GMT

"When I first picked up There Must Be A Victory at the Fall Assembly I totally expected the game to be another run-of-the-mill tactical naval battler. Boy, was I wrong." RockyMountainNavy, in Armchair Dragoons, checks out this ATO Magazine title, to great delight! See which aspect of the game "...made my discovery of the underlying drivers behind the Operations Phase that much more entertaining to learn and then put into play." And then what about the "’It Must Be Verne!’ Steampunk Rules"?...

Great Battles of Alexander: The Battle of Issus – Part IV

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:17:00 GMT

"The Persian infantry along the river did their job well despite some favorable Macedonian die rolls." Alan Ray, in Inside GMT Games, continues his solitaire AAR example of play. Check out how the battle developed when Alan concludes "Both sides’ battle plans were sound; the difference was Alexander who earned the title of 'the Great'....

Task Force games? (wargame player forum)

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Dave Roswell asked about solo play for Valkenburg Castle and Intruder, both from Task Force Games. The forum at There Will Be Games shared their insights....

Armchair Dragoons Reviews Unconditional Surrender! Western Campaigns

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:04:00 GMT

"Designer Sal Vasta has created a fun system; I really enjoy the gameplay." Bill Simoni, in Armchair Dragoons, checks out this "...scaled-down sequel...". See if you agree with him when he comments "If you need a small, short, wide-scope game, USWC may very well be it."...

Gamescience Company History

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Louis Zocchi posted a short history of the Gamesciece Company along with his personal involvement with the company....

Kingdom of Heaven – Rules Explained

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:45:00 GMT

In below material we present the Kingdom of Heaven mechanics and main design concepts. This wonderful title about Crusades period is definitely worth familiarizing with. Enjoy! ...

Combined Arms Refined

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:50:00 GMT

Professor Philip Sabin has posted an article containing "...some minor tweaks to differentiate nations and AFVs in my free Combined Arms rules for solitaire WW2 battalion attacks." The article also has "...an illustrated AAR of a battle fought with 20mm figures on the improved terrain of my expanded 2 metre gridded mat."...

Dominion of the Spear

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:56:00 GMT

"...it was all over in 14 dice rolls...But this was the wrong way to look at the game." Prufrock takes a go at this recent rules set. And has a noteworthy change of mind from his first to second looks. Check out why his opinion changes to "...so I am glad that I did not publish my half-formed negative take on Dominion of the Spear."...

How Fortifications Work in Warfighter World War II

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:38:00 GMT

This video presents an unboxing & basic rules for Fortifications in Warfighter World War II by DVG. The video begins with an unboxing of Warfighter World War II Expansion #79 – Gothic Line Fortifications....

Armchair Dragoons Reviews Brief Border Wars II

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:02:00 GMT

"This quad is a perfect follow-up to the first one." Brant Guillory, in Armchair Dragoons, takes a look at this interesting sequel game. See why he concludes that "It’s a fine extension of an excellent game engine into some new conflicts that you didn’t know anything about, giving an opportunity to learn something new and play a fun game while doing so."...

Warfighter WWII Expansions #60 & #61: Attu

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:04:00 GMT

The video covers the soldiers, weapons, equipment, skills, missions, objectives, locations, events, and hostiles that were part of the Attu campaign for both the Americans and Japanese....

VASSAL Module for FAB: Golan '73

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:17:00 GMT

Here is a module at the VASSAL web site for GMT’s FAB: Golan '73. VASSAL is a game engine for building and playing online adaptations of board games and card games. A growing list of game Modules is available at the web site and at web sites for some game publishers. Players can play solitaire off-line, play live on the Internet or play by email. Vassal runs on all platforms, and is free, open-source software....

Patton's 3rd Army Battle Report (AAR - 4 parts)

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:49:00 GMT

Haruichiban0707 plays the Command Magazine Japan version of SPI’s Patton’s 3rd Army, The Lorraine Campaign in this highly illustrated after action report. It’s too easy as he wipes out the Germans. Use your browser to translate the web page from Japanese to your language. Click these links to see the full set of after-action reports: Turns 1-5; Turns 6-10; Turns 11-15; Turns 16-19....

Solitaire Sunday: Phantom Leader Deluxe – DVG’s aerial warfare over Vietnam

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:39:00 GMT

Alexander Klein from The Players' Aid gives a most positive review for this solitaire gem. Klein notes the game's emphasis on decision-making, narrative, replay ability, and ease of play....

Seljuk (GMT Games) – How to Play?

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:23:00 GMT

Seljuk brings the Levy & Campaign system to the medieval Anatolia where Romans and Turks fought. Let me present this game mechanics in detail so you can better familiarize with it. Enjoy!...

Traces of Hubris Strategy Guide — Tips, Training Materials & How to Win (VUCA Simulations)

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:22:00 GMT

We present set of materials for Traces of Hubris from VUCA Simulations, which will allow you to get familiar with that beautiful and interesting game about Stalingrad Campaign. Enjoy!...

After Action Report: Learning how to play Seljuk

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:39:00 GMT

"The siege at Manby has been lifted. Huzzah!" Zachary Grant, in Armchair Dragoons, plays the learning scenario in this Levy & Campaign Series game. See why he finds the game good fun with the learning curve: "Did the eagle-eyed veterans of the Levy & Campaign series catch all my mistakes?"...

Antietam

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:28:00 GMT

What rules combo "...makes this game for all its simplicity, very nuanced, with multiple decisions taken every turn on how best to engage or whether to engage at all."? Norm Smith, in Battlefields & Warriors, takes an insightful look at this game, along with a brief AAR test drive. Check out why he concludes "Did I enjoy that? ‘Yes’ and that is central to everything."...

Is The Lions of El Alamein the Right Game for You?

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:29:00 GMT

Presenting the latest release by Vento Nuovo Games, The Lions of El Alamein. The video introduces the game, shows the components, turn sequence, play examples, and highlights selected rules to help you better understand The Lions of El Alamein....

Give Me Fives – A Boardgaming Way Review of “1914”

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Solitaire Variant

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:59:00 GMT

Steve Boone posted this variant for Balloon Buster. This was originally published in the Grenadier magazine issue #35. You must register with BGG before you can download the file....

Feudal Game: Rules and Gameplay Guide

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:53:00 GMT

moisesEHernandez posted the complete rules....

The Miles Rounders

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:04:00 GMT

As war games became more complex, players desired ways to simplify the process without sacrificing game play and perhaps realism. Today, we have newer game systems for board games and miniatures and the number of computerized war games grows annually. Ron Miles devised a set of player aids for Featherstone's Advanced War Games book for miniatures war gaming and Robert Cordery posted them with some commentary. For miniatures Grognards only....

The John Tiller Thread of Hex Hell and Suffering (Forum conversation)

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Unofficial Panzer Campaigns Home Page!

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:59:00 GMT

Strategy and After Action Report

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:46:00 GMT

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?...

Waterloo: June 18, 1815 (1980) (wargame review)

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:39:00 GMT

Pietro Cremona posted this concise review rating the game with 6 of 10 stars. Be sure to translate the article from Italian....

Kingdom of Heaven – Scenario E – The Fifth Crusade

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:34:00 GMT

That was probably one of the most exciting Kingdom of Heaven scenarios we played: Seljuks & Crusaders vs. Ayyubids? Yes, that's exactly it! Enjoy the report!...

Unboxing & Overview for Iwo Jima: Hell on Earth from Neva Game Press

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:16:00 GMT

Iwo Jima: Hell on Earth is a great, solitaire wargame which can be very demanding and hard to win. Today we present its components and basic game mechanics - enjoy! Link: ...

Fighting at the Church - Pursuit of VI Corps - 1 PM

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:37:00 GMT

Austrians: "The battle is reaching a crisis point. Our ability to concentrate a final blocking force at the Kis-Megyer farm on the road to Thaya is slipping away." Norm Smith, in Battlefields & Warriors, provides the next chapter of his Junction Jeopardy rearguard action. We've reached a point where "Without fresh reserves on hand, the brittleness of both sides is becoming increasingly apparent...". How do things tip?...

Harvest Festival, Target Kremlin/Moscow

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:42:00 GMT

"Loyalist armies plan a large envelopment ring around the city to trap the rebel forces." Armchair Dragoons PAO brings us an AAR (with lots of good photos) with the Russian Civil War Harvest Festival scenario in this 3rd World War System Series game. Check out the action when "After the initial surprise and holding off the regime forces, the Whites command knows the hard truth."...

Ace of Aces Collector's Guide

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:40:00 GMT

Joseph J. Scoleri III compiled this list of editions for the Ace of Aces Series. Click this link from rpg.net to see their intro to Scoleri's Guide: rpg.net Intro....

The Wreck of the B.S.M. Pandora (war game review)

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:23:00 GMT

Adam A. posted this mixed review including a deep dive into game mechanics. ...

How To Play: Nieuchess (video)

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:17:00 GMT

Barbarian Kings: The Magic Continent

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:12:00 GMT

Sin Oga posted this game summary including its publication history in Japan. Translate the page from Japanese to your language....

Tank Trap forum

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:02:00 GMT

From The Miniatures Page forum comes this exchange of memories when comic books were a dime and war games were $1.50! No news yet if green beanie bought the game....

Review: Phantom Leader for iPad (wargame review)

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:51:00 GMT

Owen Faraday rates the iPad version of this game a 4 out of 5. We thank Archive.org for preserving this war game review....

The Age of Gunpowder (Game description page)

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:34:00 GMT

The Miniatures Page is a web site devoted to all things regarding war games with miniatures. This page gives a concise game description and tips for assembling a miniatures army....

Rules for Deployment (pdf)

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The place for all things SPI is spigames.net where we found the complete rules for this very early war game that was originally published as Tactical Game 10....

Blue & Gray Deluxe Boardgame

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:56:00 GMT

"Collectively, the extra rules allow the gamer to take this game to a play level more of their own choosing." Norm Smith, in Battlefields & Warriors, rethinks his opinion on this recently developed Deluxe Edition game. See why he now feels the game "...appears to tick all of the right boxes."...

How to Play GMT Games Pike & Musket Battles Series (4 videos)

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

How to Train Your (Non)-Grognard – Take That Hill!

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:05:00 GMT

"Take That Hill! certainly meets it’s design intent and in doing so also serves as an excellent introductory wargame." RockyMountainNavy, in Armchair Dragoons, checks out this Philip Sabin design that's primarily meant as a teaching tool. See how the game meets it's design goals, while even for a veteran grognard, "Each run reinforced key tactical lessons. Each run was fun. Each run was educational. Each run made me want to try again."...

Interview with Carlos Oliveras Designer of Punicus: The Second Punic War from GMT Games

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:29:00 GMT

"...with the sides being so different, both players are under constant pressure to perform at their best—because one mistake can swing the whole game." Grant Kleinhenz, in The Players’ Aid, interviews designer Carlos Oliveras about this Rome versus Carthage title. Check out how the design elements seek to show "...how the war evolves."...

White Bear & Red Moon / Dragon Pass (1975-1988) (war game history)

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:47:00 GMT

Greg Stafford, who designed Dragon Pass, discusses the history of the game. The article contains a comprehensive set of illustrations including box/envelope covers, print history, maps, and links to related articles....

Scoring Variant

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:34:00 GMT

Rick Heli proposed this rules variant to counteract the effects of the "Leader dies heirless" event....

Task Force games? (wargame player forum)

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Dave Roswell asked about solo play for Valkenburg Castle and Intruder, both from Task Force Games. The forum at There Will Be Games shared their insights....

Wars of Constantine the Great: Battle of Chrysopolis (324 AD)

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:26:00 GMT

Welcome to another C&C Ancients fan-made scenario, this time final battle of Constantine the Great before he fully consolidated his power. Enjoy picture-rich session report! ...

First Impressions for Seljuk: Byzantium Besieged, 1068-1071 from GMT Games

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:11:00 GMT

After several plays I am ready to share my impression on Seljuk - fifth game in Levy & Campaign series. I hope you will enjoy this picture-rich material! ...

Pursuit of VI Corps - 12 noon

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:44:00 GMT

Austrian Assessment: "...the Lower Bridge (9) appears lost and Froon’s troops are dispersed, possibly routing." Norm Smith, in Battlefields & Warriors, resumes his Junction Jeopardy rearguard action. Is it foreshadowing when he reports that "Over on the slopes in front of the village, 14th Chasseur á Cheval have been particularly harangued by Schwarzenberg’s 1st Horse Artillery and are now unsteady."...

Gamescience Company History

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Louis Zocchi posted a short history of the Gamesciece Company along with his personal involvement with the company....

How the Basics of Warfighter Works with Standard Missions

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:09:00 GMT

In this video, I present the standard, escape, and raid missions found in Warfighter. The video covers how each mission works so that you can start playing Warfighter quicker....

Rebel Fury: Advanced Assault Tactics

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:09:00 GMT

"The main point is the Rebel Fury/Army of the Potomac combat system is meant for you to experience and see the historical combat narrative that’s in every book on this topic." Designer Mark Herman, in Inside GMT Games, discusses his goals, intent and tactics with the combat system. And just what is he getting at with the comment "Think of this as CRT nirvana, but note it was and remains a game mechanic that creates a game outcome."?...

GenX Quarantine Board Game: Aces of Aces World War I Air Combat (video)

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:59:00 GMT

GenXGrownUp enjoys this gem from 1980 in this brief video....

Leuthen Play by Play (4 videos)

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:37:00 GMT

Patriot 1776 posted 4 short videos including a discussion of the turn sequence and basic game features followed by stop action shots of the first game turn. Click these links to see the full set of videos: Intro; Opening Moves; Prussian Combat Phase; and Austrian Turn....

Solitaire’s The Only Game In Town (Text and video)

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

klkitchens praises this expansion to Conflict of Heroes: Awakening The Bear! (2nd Edition) and compares the solitaire experience to Ambush! and D-Day at Omaha Beach. After describing the components and game mechanics, Kitchens provides a video demonstrating solitaire game play....

Asculum for beginners

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:36:00 GMT

"A successful day then, and I chuckled to myself during the post-mortems: by turns they all gloated, grizzled, moaned and what-iffed like wargame veterans!" Prufrock, in Here's no great matter, brings us some miniatures fun with this title. Is the game beginning to tip when "...Sulpicius staved off disaster by rallying three hits out of four, saving the Roman right centre from rout."?...

The OODA-ful cards of Maneuver Warfare

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:14:00 GMT

"Using Will as a victory point measure in Maneuver Warfare is a genius-level move." RockyMountainNavy, in Armchair Dragoons, takes a look at this intriguingly designed card-based game. While confessing a one time grudge against collectible card games, he is now clearly on board in enjoying this title. Check out what he's talking about with the comment "...the linkage between OODA and card movement is made explicit... ...and it works to make the game that much more immersive."...

The Three Faces of Dune: Which Version is Right for You?

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:42:00 GMT

Why has Dune been so popular for all these year? In this video, I provide examples of three different versions of the game ...

The Bridges - Pursuit of VI Korps 10 AM report

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:41:00 GMT

Austrians: "...from here our situation looks most precarious, we are holding on to the upper half of Klein Stetteldorf and its bridge, but I do not think the next hour will spare us." Norm Smith, in Battlefields & Warriors, continues his Junction Jeopardy action. Is momentum shifting with the French "...taking ground and pushing the Austrians back, but at great loss."? Awesome photos!...

Advanced Millennium Wars..a bit of a cluster

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Big Board Gaming tries to play the game. It doesn't go smoothly. (July 2017)...

Siege of Bodenburg Rules

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:40:00 GMT

Here are the complete rules as uploaded by yk5....

Normandy ’44 (war game review)

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:32:00 GMT

Mike Dorn gives a positive review to this early version of John Tiller’s Panzer Campaign series. Later editions of the game eliminated the shortcomings noted by Dorn. The review includes some strategy tips. We thank Archive.org for preserving this war game review....

A tribute to game designer John Hill

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:26:00 GMT

Dana Lombardy posted this tribute to game designer John Hill. Mr Hill designed several games including: Squad Leader, Johnny Reb, Across a Deadly Field, Jerusalem!, Battle for Hue, Battle for Stalingrad, and Eastern Front Tank Leader....

Give Me Fives – A Boardgaming Way Review of “1914”

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:07:00 GMT

The John Tiller Thread of Hex Hell and Suffering (Forum conversation)

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The “Fog of War” in Napoleonic wargames and at War Phase in Congress of Vienna

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:14:00 GMT

"This makes the decisions of a player as commander of a Napoleonic army very different from those that their historical counterparts had to make...". Designer Frank Esparrago, in Inside GMT Games, discusses how this game tries to implement fog of war and commander strategy. And what is he getting at with the comment "But the changes in life and in our hobby forced me to do it, 'sic transit gloria mundi'!"?...

The village comes under pressure - Pursuit of VI Korps 8 and 9 AM reports

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:55:00 GMT

"If the French gain those slopes their artillery will get command of the battlefield." Norm Smith, in Battlefields & Warriors, pursues his Junction Jeopardy action. Is the contest about the tip when "...things go wrong for the Austrians from the start."?...

Article Index

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:06:00 GMT

Alan Arvold provides a corrected article index for this S&T issue....

Rules for Deployment

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:03:00 GMT

The place for all things SPI is spigames.net where we found the complete rules for this very early war game that was originally published as Tactical Game 10....

Kingdom of Heaven – Scenario B – The Second Crusade

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:57:00 GMT

Time to continue the journey with Kingdom of Heaven - this time we played scenario about Second Crusade. Let me invite you to picture-rich session report. Enjoy!...

Strategy & Training Materials for Burning Banners by Compass Games

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:54:00 GMT

Burning Banners is a fun game to play. In below article I compile all my experiences with this title in concise Training & Strategy materials set. Hope you will like it! ...

‘Discovering Wargames’ by John Tunstill - Review

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 07:50:00 GMT

Jonathan Aird posted this positive review. “…it’s a good read, there is a decent set of simple rules at the core of the book, and it certainly deserves a place on any gamer’s bookshelf…”...

“One Square Mile of Hell” – A Preview of D-Day at Tarawa by Decision Games

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:47:00 GMT

In this “Solitaire Sunday Preview”, Grant Kleinhenz reviews components and game mechanics in this nicely illustrated review. “… a GREAT game! Well designed, well thought out and with a very realistic and viable AI system to control the Japanese.” ...

Jutland (1967) Board Game (war game review)

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:46:00 GMT

Michail from Board Game Guys posts a positive, concise review. The game is “…ideal for those who enjoy historical wargames and are interested in naval warfare tactics.” ...

TimeTripper (SPI) Review & How to Play (video)

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:09:00 GMT

Tabletop Scifi posted this review of an unusual game from SPI. Primarily a solitaire game, the game also comes with rules for up to 4 players. The review covers components and a close look at the rules along with game mechanics. 8 out of 10 Cosmic Counters!...

A rebuff - 7 AM Pursuit of VI Korps campaign

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:08:00 GMT

"...the attack is developing as intended. Advance elements have been told to press on with urgency and aggression." Norm Smith, in Battlefields & Warriors, continues his ongoing rearguard action with Junction Jeopardy. What's going on when the "...tactic of rushing the enemy for early gains has come unstuck."?...

How to Play GMT Games Pike & Musket Battles Series (4 videos)

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Cards, SAMs, Fighters, and Bombers, Oh my ~ IADS: The Game

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:40:00 GMT

"It is genuinely fun with hidden movement and die rolling wrapped in a set of very simple rules." RockyMountainNavy, in Armchair Dragoons, reviews this interesting recent airpower release. Check out why he concludes "...IADS: The Game is worth the investment as it certainly acquaints players with the fundamentals of creating and taking down an IADS."...

How to Play Kingmaker Solo

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:32:00 GMT

In this video, I provide a basic outline of The Solo Challenge as presented in the rulebook for Kingmaker by Gibson Games. The short video covers the basic bot rules for how to play Kingmaker solo....

The Pursuit of VI Korps 6AM

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:30:00 GMT

"Our success is going to rely upon sacrifice, make sure your senior officers understand that." Norm Smith, in Battlefields & Warriors, begins "...doing it..." with Junction Jeopardy, and an Austrian/French rearguard action! For the Austrians, is all for naught when their forward patrols "...are driven in by the overwhelming number of approaching French."?...

Siege of Bodenburg Gary Con V 2013 (video)

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 07:27:00 GMT

Guy Fullerton posted this short video showing the setup for the beginning of the game. The game was run by Paul Stormberg at the Gary Con Miniatures war gaming convention in 2013....

See It Played: Bloody Keren (2 videos)

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 07:18:00 GMT

MJL continues his look at Bloody Keren from The Wargamer Magazine, issue 59. In the first video he plays turns one and two consulting the rules as he goes. The second video jumps to turn 5 where other rules come in to play. Click these links to see: Part 1; and Part 2. ...

Article List

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:35:00 GMT

Alan Arvold shares an article list for this S&T 227 title....

Gamescience Company History

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Louis Zocchi posted a short history of the Gamesciece Company along with his personal involvement with the company....

Approaching the Campaign in Barbarossa: Army Group North, 1941

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:49:00 GMT

"...getting this far and setting up the option to grind further north with infantry is an essential milestone in the conquest of Leningrad." Stephen Rochelle, in Armchair Dragoons, talks objectives and logistics in this East Front title. And what is he getting at under the header: "Narva and the Road Not Taken"?...

VASSAL Module for Fighting Wings

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Here are several modules for Fighting Wings from Clash of Arms courtesy of Ian Wedge. VASSAL is a game engine for building and playing online adaptations of board games and card games. A growing list of game Modules is available at the VASSAL web site and at web sites for some game publishers. Players can play solitaire off-line, play live on the Internet or play by email. Vassal runs on all platforms, and is free, open-source software. ...

Junction Jeopardy Campaign Part II - doing it!

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:55:00 GMT

"Here is a ‘what if’ campaign... We might assume that Klenau (Austrian)..." has orders to "...to act as a rearguard." Norm Smith, in Battlefields & Warriors sets out to use this new campaign booklet. Check out the details as Norm sets the stage: "It is 6 AM on Monday 10th July 1809. The weather is fine and as daylight breaks, visibility on the table is noted as being at three feet. The sound of 9000 pairs of French boots on the march from Hollabrunn cuts the air - Austrian outposts nervously prepare."...

Battaglia Navale Editrice Giochi 1969

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 07:54:00 GMT

GIOCHI & DINTORNI review components and game mechanics for this Italian war game from 1969. Use your browser to translate the video from Italian to your language....

Tabletop Simulator Module for The Wreck Of The BSM Pandora

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 07:27:00 GMT

Steam has added a module for Intruder from Task Force Games for their Tabletop Simulator. The Tabletop Simulator allows you to make your own online board games or play the thousands of community-created modules with players in the Steam community....

Intruder Living Rules (variant rules and errata)

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 07:15:00 GMT

Robert Parker developed these variant rules for Intruder and included official errata. Parker’s rules are less comprehensive than earlier variant rules developed by Chris Camfield. Click this link to see Camfield’s variant rules: Warning: Intruder At Large!. We thank Archive.org for preserving Camfield's variant rules....

Solitaire’s The Only Game In Town (Text and video)

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Illusions of Glory 2nd Edition: New Features

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:45:00 GMT

"IoG’s second edition comes with new features." Designer Perry Silverman, in Inside GMT Games, covers some interesting add ons in the second edition. "Links to prototype unit counters, player aid cards, mapboard, and playbook can be found on the IoG webpage."...

Junction Jeopardy, a Campaign by Henry Hyde

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:24:00 GMT

"Henry is thinking initially of platoon to battalion strength when discussing WWII, but really it is up to you." Norm Smith, in Battlefields & Warriors, takes a first look at a rather interesting little booklet, which Norm points out, you can get on Amazon "...for a price comparable to what you might pay on the high street for a coffee and a pastry in a typical town - I like that."...

CMJ081 - Patton's 3rd Army (AAR)

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Haruichiban0707 plays the Command Magazine Japan version of SPI’s Patton’s 3rd Army, The Lorraine Campaign in this highly illustrated after action report. His1st try was a rout for the US but it was a learning experience where some rules may not have been followed completely. This time, it’s a tougher go. Use your browser to translate the web page from Japanese to your language....

Units List Sheet Player Aid

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

lupus0000 posted this helpful Player Aid on BoardGameGeek. This is an Excel file with all units, their missions and properties. (May 2922)...

Unboxing & Overview for Pursuit of Glory

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:26:00 GMT

Pursuit of Glory - a sequel to the award-winning Paths of Glory - brings a lot of its own flavor while keeping main system mechanics. We shall have a look today at its components and main game mechanics. Enjoy!...

Strategy & Training Materials for Red Dust Rebellion

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:23:00 GMT

Red Dust Rebellion takes the COunter INsurgency (COIN) series to the Mars. In below article I am presenting the game in details plus provide some tips on playing particular factions. Enjoy!...

Combat Commander: 20th Anniversary Edition Comparison

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:05:00 GMT

"One box to rule them all?" Armchair Dragoons PAO takes a quick look at this new edition of the classic game. The conclusion? "It’s a fantastic way to get the games for anyone looking to get into the series and a no brainer for us fans of the series wanting to replace our worn out copies of CC:E and CC:M!"...

SPI's Sixth Fleet - US vs Soviet Union Naval Warfare in the Med by James Dunnigan

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Patriot 1776 gives us a brief look at SPI's Sixth Fleet game. (Dec 2018)...

Ace of Aces: Wingleader (1988) (war game review)

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 07:43:00 GMT

Michail from Board Game Guys posts a positive, concise review. The game “…stands out for its innovative design and portability.” ...

DRAGON PASS: Runequest in a Boardgame (1980)

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 07:31:00 GMT

Wayne’s Books posted this short history relating Dragon Pass and its predecessors along with a set of excellent illustrations showing the Dragon Pass components....

Barbarian Kings (war game review)

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 07:17:00 GMT

From Japan comes this brief review by A small colonel. Be sure to translate the text from Japanese to your language....

Raiders Variant

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 07:07:00 GMT

Rick Heli created these variant rules concerning the way Raiders affect the game....

Quebec 1759 (war game review)

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 07:03:00 GMT

Calvin Daniels writes a brief and positive review....

Armchair Dragoons Reviews Vorwärts! (Crowbar Expansion)

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:51:00 GMT

"...capturing the chaos of the D-Day landings with a system that is as much about managing psychological momentum as it is about moving counters." Michael Eckenfels, in Armchair Dragoons, reviews the expansion for this D-Day title. See if you agree with his conclusion that this package "...ensures that the tension never lets up until the final die is cast.", and "...is exactly how one should expand a solitaire wargame....

The John Tiller Thread of Hex Hell and Suffering (Forum conversation)

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Armchair Dragoons Reviews Barbarossa: Army Group North, 1941

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:45:00 GMT

"...is BAGN destined to conquer your table, or to be a doorstop?" Armchair Dragoons PAO takes an in-depth look at the Second Edition of this classic East Front game. The conclusion is clear-cut: "If you are looking for a light and simple game, turn away now. If you want a detailed simulation of the challenges both sides faced in 1941, BAGN will deliver."...

Quebec 1759 Review

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Walt and Carol LaForet wrote this positive review of Columbia Games' Quebec 1759. This article appeared in Conflict Simulations Society's Outposts magazine no.10, March 1978....

Live Unboxing DESERT HEAT 2nd Edition Nations at War by Lock N Load Publishing (video)

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 07:57:00 GMT

idjester unboxes the 2nd edition of Desert Heat from the Nations at War series....

Jutland - Review and How to Play (video)

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 07:44:00 GMT

Douglas Weed, from the Gamers Closet, covers game components, set up, and game mechanics. ...

Link to Decision Games E-rules for Hannut: France 1940

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Decision Games E-Rules for their Charles S. Roberts Award Winning game Hannut: France 1940. Last modified April 14, 2022. You will need to scroll down to and click on W80 for the rules in PDF. This is a Google Drive Archive....

Unboxing & Overview for Illusions of Glory

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 10:48:00 GMT

Illusion of Glory is the youngest in the series - and after some hiccups at the beginning, proved to be a great game. Let us see its components and discuss major game mechanics in this short material!...

https://theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/10/26/strategy-training-materials-for-the-longest-trench/

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 10:46:00 GMT

The Longest Trench is a short historical game on World War I, presenting it as a string of battles. That small design really caught my attention and I would like to share several materials on it. I hope you will enjoy it!...

Future Fight with Littoral Commander: The Baltic

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:58:00 GMT

"The 'setting' for Littoral Commander: The Baltic sounds not much different than a 'future-history' wargame from the golden age of SPI...". RockyMountainNavy, in Armchair Dragoons, examines a game that takes a serious look at potential near future conflict in the Baltic. Check out why he ends up concluding "So the next time somebody at a convention or game night asks, 'Shall we play a game?', just remember the wargame to ask for is Littoral Commander..."!...

How To Play: Nieuchess (video)

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Wilderness of Mirrors - A Scenario by the Game Designer

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:25:00 GMT

The designer of Central America by Victory Games, James H. McQuaid, presents a Campaign Level scenario Using the Intervention Game and Optional Rules. Designer notes are included here. This article appeared in Battleplan magazine no.6, Jun-Jul 1988....

A Hell So Terrible: Capturing the Flavor of Verdun Through Cards and Mechanics

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:32:00 GMT

"I felt that this battle’s story... needed to be more dynamic and narrative-driven to highlight the key events and decisions." Designer Hermann Luttmann, in Inside GMT Games, explains his approach to designing this upcoming World War I title. Check out whether you are intrigued by his intuition that "...a variation of the 'angst' experienced by players while playing some of my other push-your-luck games would work really well in this circumstance."...

Sixth Fleet: Strategy and Tactics Magazine no.48 Review

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Hissy Cat goes through every page of S&T no.48, the game rules and the game components for Sixth Fleet. (May 2023) ...

How to Play GMT Games Pike & Musket Battles Series (4 videos)

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Siege of Bodenburg (Forum discussion)

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 07:51:00 GMT

The Acaeum Forums host discussions on various topics related to Dungeons & Dragons. In this post, grubbiv asks for info concerning the Siege of Bodenburg game but the discussion quickly moves towards other topics concerning the early days of miniatures and role-playing war games. Grognards interested in war game history might take a look....