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Published 2018-09-22
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Best 3 Games with…The Lord of the Rings!

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Published 2018-09-21
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“If this is to be the way of our world, why make tre…

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Published 2018-09-20
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Pavlov’s House: The Battle of Stalingrad from Dan Ve…

Pavlov’s House: The Battle of Stalingrad from Dan Ve…

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Published 2018-09-18
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Interview with Ray Weiss Designer and Matt Ward Deve…

Interview with Ray Weiss Designer and Matt Ward Deve…

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Published 2018-09-17
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Video Review: Pavlov’s House: The Battle of Stalingr…

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Published 2018-09-16
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Unboxing: Lock ‘n Load Tactical: Heroes of Normandy …

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Published 2018-09-15
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“Hissatsu!” – A Review of Picket Duty: Kamikaze Atta…

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Published 2018-09-14
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Bloody Mohawk: The French and Indian War from Lock ‘…

Bloody Mohawk: The French and Indian War from Lock ‘…

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Published 2018-09-13
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Bloody Mohawk: The French and Indian War from Lock ‘…

Bloody Mohawk: The French and Indian War from Lock ‘…

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Published 2018-09-11
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People Power: Insurgency in the Philippines, 1983-19…

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Published 2018-09-10
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WBC Interview: Stuart Pierce Designer of Expansion o…

WBC Interview: Stuart Pierce Designer of Expansion o…

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Published 2018-09-09
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Unboxing: Pavlov’s House: The Battle of Stalingrad f…

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Published 2018-09-08
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Pavlov’s House: The Battle of Stalingrad from Dan Ve…

Pavlov’s House: The Battle of Stalingrad from Dan Ve…

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Published 2018-09-06
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Interview with Ty Bomba Designer of The Revelation W…

Interview with Ty Bomba Designer of The Revelation W…

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Published 2018-09-04
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Wargame Watch – What’s New & Upcoming – September 20…

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Published 2018-09-03
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Unboxing: Montélimar: The Anvil of Fate from Compass…

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Published 2018-09-01
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August Monthly Update from GMT Games – Commands & Co…

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Published 2018-08-30
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“Activities Week” – Tabletop Wargaming in a British …

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Published 2018-08-29
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Pavlov’s House: The Battle of Stalingrad from Dan Ve…

Pavlov’s House: The Battle of Stalingrad from Dan Ve…

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Published 2018-08-28
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Interview with John Poniske Designer of Maori Wars: …

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Published 2018-08-27
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Unboxing: Battle Hymn Volume 1: Gettysburg & Pea Rid…

Unboxing: Battle Hymn Volume 1: Gettysburg & Pea Rid…

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Published 2018-08-25
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Pavlov’s House: The Battle of Stalingrad from Dan Ve…

Pavlov’s House: The Battle of Stalingrad from Dan Ve…

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Published 2018-08-23
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People Power: Insurgency in the Philippines, 1983-19…

People Power: Insurgency in the Philippines, 1983-19…

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Published 2018-08-21
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Interview with Jerry White Designer of Atlantic Chas…

Interview with Jerry White Designer of Atlantic Chas…

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Published 2018-08-20
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Video Review: Chariots of Rome from Victory Point Ga…

Video Review: Chariots of Rome from Victory Point Ga…

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Published 2018-08-19
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Unboxing: No Retreat! The French and Polish Fronts f…

Unboxing: No Retreat! The French and Polish Fronts f…

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Published 2018-08-18
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Guest Blog: “Not Just a ‘Convention’ Game for 8 Play…

Guest Blog: “Not Just a ‘Convention’ Game for 8 Play…

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Published 2018-08-17
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WBC 2018 Game Preview: Versailles 1919, Mark Herman’…

WBC 2018 Game Preview: Versailles 1919, Mark Herman’…

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Published 2018-08-16
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Down in Flames: Locked-On from Dan Verssen Games – A…

Down in Flames: Locked-On from Dan Verssen Games – A…

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Published 2018-08-15
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Down in Flames: Locked-On from Dan Verssen Games – A…

Down in Flames: Locked-On from Dan Verssen Games – A…

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Published 2018-08-15
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Video Review: Gato Leader: The Battle for the Pacifi…

Video Review: Gato Leader: The Battle for the Pacifi…

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Published 2018-08-14
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Interview with Gregory M. Smith Designer of Zeppelin…

Interview with Gregory M. Smith Designer of Zeppelin…

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Published 2018-08-13
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World Board Gaming Championships (WBC): Designer Int…

World Board Gaming Championships (WBC): Designer Int…

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Published 2018-08-12
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Unbagging: Price of Honor: The Battle of Callao, May…

Unbagging: Price of Honor: The Battle of Callao, May…

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Published 2018-08-11
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Friday Night Fights: Paisley vs. Grant – Fort Sumter…

Friday Night Fights: Paisley vs. Grant – Fort Sumter…

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Published 2018-08-10
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The Love/Hate Relationship: Gen Con

The Love/Hate Relationship: Gen Con

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Published 2018-08-09
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“Deutschland, Deutschland” – A Review of Hitler’s Re…

“Deutschland, Deutschland” – A Review of Hitler’s Re…

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Published 2018-08-08
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Hitler’s Reich: WW2 in Europe from GMT Games – Actio…

Hitler’s Reich: WW2 in Europe from GMT Games – Actio…

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Published 2018-08-07
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Hitler’s Reich: WW2 in Europe from GMT Games – Actio…

Hitler’s Reich: WW2 in Europe from GMT Games – Actio…

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Published 2018-08-07
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Interview with Pierre Razoux Designer of FITNA: The …

Interview with Pierre Razoux Designer of FITNA: The …

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Published 2018-08-06
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Unbagging: Gone to Pieces: The Battle of Binh Gia De…

Unbagging: Gone to Pieces: The Battle of Binh Gia De…

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Published 2018-08-04
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“Richard of York Gave Battle in Vain” – A Look at Th…

“Richard of York Gave Battle in Vain” – A Look at Th…

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Published 2018-08-02
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Wargame Watch – What’s New & Upcoming – August 2018

Wargame Watch – What’s New & Upcoming – August 2018

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Published 2018-08-01
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All Bridges Burning: Red Revolt and White Guard in F…

All Bridges Burning: Red Revolt and White Guard in F…

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Published 2018-07-31
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Interview with Mike Bertucelli Designer and Jason Ca…

Interview with Mike Bertucelli Designer and Jason Ca…

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Published 2018-07-30
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Unboxing: Cataclysm: A Second World War from GMT Gam…

Unboxing: Cataclysm: A Second World War from GMT Gam…

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Published 2018-07-29
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Video Review: Holland ’44: Operation Market-Garden f…

Video Review: Holland ’44: Operation Market-Garden f…

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Published 2018-07-28
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“Geben Sie mir Spitfeuer!” – A Review of Skies Above…

“Geben Sie mir Spitfeuer!” – A Review of Skies Above…

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Published 2018-07-27
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Interview with Ryan Heilman Designer of Space Race: …

Interview with Ryan Heilman Designer of Space Race: …

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Published 2018-07-26
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Gato Leader: The Battle for the Pacific from Dan Ver…

Gato Leader: The Battle for the Pacific from Dan Ver…

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Published 2018-07-25
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Gato Leader: The Battle for the Pacific from Dan Ver…

Gato Leader: The Battle for the Pacific from Dan Ver…

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Published 2018-07-25
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July Monthly Update from GMT Games – A Space Game th…

July Monthly Update from GMT Games – A Space Game th…

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Published 2018-07-24
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Interview with Kris Van Beurden Designer of Europe i…

Interview with Kris Van Beurden Designer of Europe i…

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Published 2018-07-23
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Video Review: Fallen Land: A Post-Apocalyptic Board …

Video Review: Fallen Land: A Post-Apocalyptic Board …

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Published 2018-07-22
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Video Review: Triumph & Tragedy: European Balance of…

Video Review: Triumph & Tragedy: European Balance of…

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Published 2018-07-21
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Published 2018-07-21
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“I Think We May Be Going a Bridge Too Far” – A Revie…

“I Think We May Be Going a Bridge Too Far” – A Revie…

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Published 2018-07-19
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How To Play Video: Plains Indian Wars from GMT Games

How To Play Video: Plains Indian Wars from GMT Games

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Published 2018-07-18
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New-to-Me Wargames – June 2018

New-to-Me Wargames – June 2018

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Published 2018-07-17
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Interview with Wray Ferrell and Brad Johnson Designe…

Interview with Wray Ferrell and Brad Johnson Designe…

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Published 2018-07-16
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Unboxing Hitler’s Reich: WW2 in Europe from GMT Game…

Unboxing Hitler’s Reich: WW2 in Europe from GMT Game…

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Published 2018-07-15
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Unboxing Skies Above the Reich from GMT Games

Unboxing Skies Above the Reich from GMT Games

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Published 2018-07-14
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Friday Night Fights: Kelly vs. Alexander – Memoir ’4…

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Published 2018-07-13
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Origins 2018 Game Preview: Platoon Commander Deluxe:…

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Published 2018-07-12
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All Bridges Burning: Red Revolt and White Guard in F…

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Published 2018-07-11
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Fort Sumter: The Secession Crisis, 1860-61 from GMT …

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Published 2018-07-10
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Fort Sumter: The Secession Crisis, 1860-61 from GMT …

Fort Sumter: The Secession Crisis, 1860-61 from GMT …

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Published 2018-07-10
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Interview with Volko Ruhnke Designer of Nevsky: Teut…

Interview with Volko Ruhnke Designer of Nevsky: Teut…

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Published 2018-07-09
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Video Review: Fort Sumter: The Secession Crisis, 186…

Video Review: Fort Sumter: The Secession Crisis, 186…

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Published 2018-07-08
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Video Review: Prototype Copy of Plains Indian Wars f…

Video Review: Prototype Copy of Plains Indian Wars f…

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Published 2018-07-07
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“I want a Refinery! YOU want a Refinery! We ALL want…

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Published 2018-07-06
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People Power: Insurgency in the Philippines, 1983-19…

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Published 2018-07-05
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Interviews/Preview Videos from Origins 2018 – Platoo…

Interviews/Preview Videos from Origins 2018 – Platoo…

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Published 2018-07-04
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Interview with Thomas Lee Designer of D-Day Operatio…

Interview with Thomas Lee Designer of D-Day Operatio…

The Players' Aid
Published 2018-07-03
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Wargame Watch – A Look at What’s New & Upcoming – Ju…

Wargame Watch – A Look at What’s New & Upcoming – Ju…

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Published 2018-07-02
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Unboxing D-Day at Iwo Jima from Decision Games

Unboxing D-Day at Iwo Jima from Decision Games

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Published 2018-07-01
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Unbagging A Rock and a Hard Place: The Battle of For…

Unbagging A Rock and a Hard Place: The Battle of For…

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Published 2018-06-30
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Origins 2018 Game Preview: Crowbar!: The Rangers at …

Origins 2018 Game Preview: Crowbar!: The Rangers at …

The Players' Aid
Published 2018-06-29
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Fort Sumter: The Secession Crisis, 1860-61 from GMT …

Fort Sumter: The Secession Crisis, 1860-61 from GMT …

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Published 2018-06-28
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Fort Sumter: The Secession Crisis, 1860-61 from GMT …

Fort Sumter: The Secession Crisis, 1860-61 from GMT …

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Published 2018-06-28
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All Bridges Burning: Red Revolt and White Guard in F…

All Bridges Burning: Red Revolt and White Guard in F…

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Published 2018-06-27
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Origins 2018 Game Preview: Tudor from Academy Games

Origins 2018 Game Preview: Tudor from Academy Games

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Published 2018-06-26
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Interview with Mark Stille Designer of Arctic Disast…

Interview with Mark Stille Designer of Arctic Disast…

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Published 2018-06-25
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Video Review: Hearts and Minds: Vietnam 1965-1975 (1…

Video Review: Hearts and Minds: Vietnam 1965-1975 (1…

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Published 2018-06-24
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Unboxing Fort Sumter: The Secession Crisis, 1860-61 …

Unboxing Fort Sumter: The Secession Crisis, 1860-61 …

The Players' Aid
Published 2018-06-23
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Review: Conflict of Heroes – Awakening the Bear! 2nd…

Review: Conflict of Heroes – Awakening the Bear! 2nd…

The Players' Aid
Published 2018-06-22
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June Monthly Update from GMT Games – Taking Stalingr…

June Monthly Update from GMT Games – Taking Stalingr…

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Published 2018-06-21
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Video Review: Armageddon War: Platoon Level Combat i…

Video Review: Armageddon War: Platoon Level Combat i…

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Published 2018-06-20
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Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear! Operation Ba…

Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear! Operation Ba…

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Published 2018-06-19
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Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear! Operation Ba…

Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear! Operation Ba…

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Published 2018-06-19
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Interview with Laurie Phillips Designer of The Coin …

Interview with Laurie Phillips Designer of The Coin …

The Players' Aid
Published 2018-06-18
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Video Review: Patton’s Vanguard: The Battle of Arrac…

Video Review: Patton’s Vanguard: The Battle of Arrac…

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Published 2018-06-17
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Video Review: 1812: The Invasion of Canada from Acad…

Video Review: 1812: The Invasion of Canada from Acad…

The Players' Aid
Published 2018-06-16
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Make Hay While the Sun Shines (or Isn’t Shining)! – …

Make Hay While the Sun Shines (or Isn’t Shining)! – …

The Players' Aid
Published 2018-06-15
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Unboxing Armageddon War: Platoon Level Combat in the…

Unboxing Armageddon War: Platoon Level Combat in the…

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Published 2018-06-13
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People Power: Insurgency in the Philippines, 1983-19…

People Power: Insurgency in the Philippines, 1983-19…

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Published 2018-06-12
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Interview with John Poniske Co-Designer of The Devil…

Interview with John Poniske Co-Designer of The Devil…

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Published 2018-06-11
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Video Review: Sakura from Osprey Games

Video Review: Sakura from Osprey Games

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Published 2018-06-10
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Unbagging Blood Before Richmond: Malvern Hill from T…

Unbagging Blood Before Richmond: Malvern Hill from T…

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Published 2018-06-09
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