WBC 2025: Smith & Herman Unpack Wargaming's Design Future
Gregory M. Smith and Mark Herman, two titans of wargame design, offered rare insights into their ongoing projects and philosophies at the World Boardgaming Cham
Steuben's Drill: Forging Victory in Washington's War
Dive deep into the 'Baron von Steuben Trains the Continental Army' card from GMT Games' Washington's War. We dissect its mechanics, historical resonance, and pr
And the War Came: A Grand Strategic Look at the American Civil War
Larry Pinkerton's And the War Came offers a rigorous simulation of the American Civil War, challenging players with deep strategic decisions and historical fide
Wisdom Owl's Mohicans: Reclaiming the French & Indian War
Wisdom Owl breathes new life into a classic with Small Wars: Mohicans, immersing players in the brutal French & Indian War. This strategic gem promises deep mec
The Operational Game: A Crit Sheet Deep Dive
The Crit Sheet analyzes the resurgence of operational level wargames, a genre demanding strategic foresight and logistical acumen. We delve into their intricate
Bellica 3rd Gen's Impossible War: A Block Wargame Deep Dive
Bellica Third Generation's An Impossible War plunges players into the brutal First Carlist War with a block wargame system. We dissect its mechanics and histori
Culper Ring: Unmasking Strategy in Liberty or Death
The Culper Ring card from GMT Games' Liberty or Death elevates intelligence warfare. It masterfully translates historical espionage into critical strategic deci
Legions & Logistics: Roma Victrix Reclaims Roman Glory
Compass Games delivers Roma Victrix, a grand strategic wargame spanning centuries of Roman conflict. This title promises a moderate complexity journey through h
Blue Panther's Acre: A Solo Crusade Worth Fighting
Blue Panther Games brings history to life with Crusaders: The Siege of Acre 1291, a solitaire-only wargame putting players in command of the last Crusader stand
The Booth Hunt: Blue Panther's Masterful Historical Pursuit
Blue Panther Games delivers a tense historical chase with The Pursuit of John Wilkes Booth. Designers Wes Crawford and Ryan Heilman craft a compelling experienc
Operation Barclay: Deception Redefined on the Tabletop
Ironclad Simulations' Operation Barclay offers a fresh take on historical wargaming, distilling complex operational planning into a tight, two-hour experience.
A Conspiracy of Conviction: Black Orchestra's Tense History
Starling Games' Black Orchestra plunges players into the perilous anti-Hitler conspiracy of WWII. This cooperative board game expertly weaves historical figures