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Wargame Metrics – A Look Inside the Numbers for Gran…

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Unboxing: Nightfighter Ace: Air Defense Over Germany…

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Video: Top 5 Games from GMT Games

Video: Top 5 Games from GMT Games

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Published 2018-11-11
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“All I got was a bellyfull of English Channel!” – A …

“All I got was a bellyfull of English Channel!” – A …

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Published 2018-11-09
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Unboxing: Corsair Leader: The WWII Pacific Theater S…

Unboxing: Corsair Leader: The WWII Pacific Theater S…

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Published 2018-11-07
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Revolution Road: From Boston to Concord from Compass…

Revolution Road: From Boston to Concord from Compass…

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Published 2018-11-06
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Interview with David Thompson Designer of Castle Itt…

Interview with David Thompson Designer of Castle Itt…

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Published 2018-11-05
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Video Review: Blitz Bowl from Games Workshop

Video Review: Blitz Bowl from Games Workshop

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Published 2018-11-05
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Unboxing: Tank on Tank Westfront (w/Expansion) from …

Unboxing: Tank on Tank Westfront (w/Expansion) from …

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Published 2018-11-03
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Wargame Watch – What’s New & Upcoming – November 201…

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Published 2018-11-01
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Review: 1754: Conquest – The French and Indian War f…

Review: 1754: Conquest – The French and Indian War f…

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Published 2018-10-31
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Revolution Road: From Boston to Concord from Compass…

Revolution Road: From Boston to Concord from Compass…

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Published 2018-10-30
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Guest Blog: Tactical Board Games on Your Computer Sc…

Guest Blog: Tactical Board Games on Your Computer Sc…

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Published 2018-10-29
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Video Review: Hitler’s Reich: WW2 in Europe from GMT…

Video Review: Hitler’s Reich: WW2 in Europe from GMT…

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Published 2018-10-28
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Unboxing: Lion of Judah: The War for Ethiopia, 1935-…

Unboxing: Lion of Judah: The War for Ethiopia, 1935-…

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Published 2018-10-27
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Playthrough Video for Pavlov’s House: The Battle of …

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Published 2018-10-24
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October Monthly Update from GMT Games – Pirates, Mar…

October Monthly Update from GMT Games – Pirates, Mar…

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Published 2018-10-23
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New-to-Me Wargames – August through September 2018

New-to-Me Wargames – August through September 2018

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Published 2018-10-22
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Video Review: Down In Flames: Locked-On from Dan Ver…

Video Review: Down In Flames: Locked-On from Dan Ver…

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Published 2018-10-21
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Unboxing: Guam – Return to Glory from Compass Games

Unboxing: Guam – Return to Glory from Compass Games

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Published 2018-10-20
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“STAND BY PLEASE” – A Review of Lock ‘n Load Tactica…

“STAND BY PLEASE” – A Review of Lock ‘n Load Tactica…

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Published 2018-10-19
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Interview with Al Nofi Designer of Imperium Romanum …

Interview with Al Nofi Designer of Imperium Romanum …

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Published 2018-10-18
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Playthrough Video for Pavlov’s House: The Battle of …

Playthrough Video for Pavlov’s House: The Battle of …

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Published 2018-10-17
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Revolution Road: From Boston to Concord from Compass…

Revolution Road: From Boston to Concord from Compass…

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Published 2018-10-16
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Unboxing: Reluctant Enemies from Multi-Man Publishin…

Unboxing: Reluctant Enemies from Multi-Man Publishin…

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Published 2018-10-14
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Video Review: The Battle of Wakefield – C3i Magazine…

Video Review: The Battle of Wakefield – C3i Magazine…

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Published 2018-10-13
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“…So mighty an earthquake, and so great” – A Review …

“…So mighty an earthquake, and so great” – A Review …

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Published 2018-10-10
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Battle of Britain from PSC Games – Action Point 3

Battle of Britain from PSC Games – Action Point 3

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Published 2018-10-09
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“The Story of a Brutal, Take-That, Struggle for Surv…

“The Story of a Brutal, Take-That, Struggle for Surv…

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Published 2018-10-08
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Video Review: Skies Above the Reich from GMT Games

Video Review: Skies Above the Reich from GMT Games

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Published 2018-10-07
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WBC Interview: Gregory M. Smith Designer of Pacific …

WBC Interview: Gregory M. Smith Designer of Pacific …

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Published 2018-10-06
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Interview with Matt White Designer of Panzer Orders …

Interview with Matt White Designer of Panzer Orders …

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Published 2018-10-05
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Battle of Britain from PSC Games – Action Point 2

Battle of Britain from PSC Games – Action Point 2

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Published 2018-10-04
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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 2018-10-02
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Wargame Watch – What’s New & Upcoming – October 2018

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

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Published 2018-10-01
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Video Review: Bloody Mohawk: The French and Indian W…

Video Review: Bloody Mohawk: The French and Indian W…

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Published 2018-09-30
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Gen Con 2018: Interview with Joel Goodman, CEO and G…

Gen Con 2018: Interview with Joel Goodman, CEO and G…

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Published 2018-09-29
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Battle of Britain from PSC Games – Action Point 1

Battle of Britain from PSC Games – Action Point 1

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Published 2018-09-27
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Video: Debriefing of Gen Con 2018

Video: Debriefing of Gen Con 2018

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Published 2018-09-26
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Interview with Ryan Heilman and Dave Shaw Designers …

Interview with Ryan Heilman and Dave Shaw Designers …

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Published 2018-09-25
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September Monthly Update from GMT Games – A Fantasy …

September Monthly Update from GMT Games – A Fantasy …

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Published 2018-09-24
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Unboxing: Revolution Road from Compass Games

Unboxing: Revolution Road from Compass Games

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Published 2018-09-23
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Gen Con 2018: Interview with Harold Buchanan Designe…

Gen Con 2018: Interview with Harold Buchanan Designe…

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

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…

“If this is to be the way of our world, why make tre…

The Players' Aid
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…

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 …

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…

“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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

“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: …

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…

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

The Love/Hate Relationship: Gen Con

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

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

The Players' Aid
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…

The Players' Aid
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…

The Players' Aid
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…

The Players' Aid
Published 2018-07-31
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Interview with Mike Bertucelli Designer and Jason Ca…

Interview with Mike Bertucelli Designer and Jason Ca…

The Players' Aid
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…

The Players' Aid
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…

The Players' Aid
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…

The Players' Aid
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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