Opponents Wanted
Another new feature for Grognard.com, "Opponents Wanted" provides a quick and easy way to locate gaming opponents with similar gaming preferences. Requires site registration.
Spotlight Articles
Outstanding articles that are not necessarily linked to one particular game, but may have broad appeal to gamers.
"...it was just a case of seeing what temptations I would come across...". Norm Smith, in Battlefields & Warriors, takes us along on a visit to this big show. Lots of great pictures! And check out what was "...an important table for me."
Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 6/22/2026
"We should all get ready for a porcine power play." Robert Peterson, in A Wargamers Needful Things, hosts an upcoming games announcement from Flying Pig Games. See if you agree: "Whether you love historical conflict simulations, fantasy battles, tactical warfare, horror, or science fiction, the future at Flying Pig Games has never looked bigger."
Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 6/14/2026
"We 'warned' him that we would like to come out and see how the Army is wargaming with officers." Aaron Danis, in Armchair Dragoons, tells the tale of his visit to the College and what they got to see and do. "All-in-all, experiencing wargaming with seasoned professionals has enticed Lance and I to return to Leavenworth at some point (we still need to take that last class!)."
Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 6/13/2026
Armchair Dragoons is hosting the Wargame HQ at Origins Game Fair in Columbus, Ohio, June 17th-21st. One room will be dedicated for playing SPI Games.
Poster: Pat L.
Post Date: 6/2/2026
"As soon as you enter this space, the senses are assaulted (in a good way), for a hobbyist to be immersed in their hobby environment is just a thing of joy and long may these calendar highlights continue, we must never take them for granted." Norm Smith, in Battlefields & Warriors, lets us join him for this premier show, with lots of great photos!
Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 6/1/2026
"...all of them share one thing in common: they delivered great solo experiences." Michal, in The Boardgames Chronicle, has a look at 10 solitaire titles that he highly recommends. See which one he refers to as having "...probably the best small units combat simulation ever created, with a fantastic planning phase and a system that unfolds completely differently each time."
Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 5/18/2026
"It has really surprised me when looking at these games as a group, just how important the gaming legacy of the 70’s remains today." Norm Smith, in Battlefields & Warriors, takes a look at games that have loomed large for him over the years, and why that was so. Among these gems, see which one was "...the only game that I can claim caused me to stay up until 4 AM to complete... and then off to work just a few hours later..."
Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 5/1/2026
Gaming Conventions
Another new feature for Grognard.com, the Gaming Convention calendar will make it a snap to keep up with all the latest
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Grognard News
Grognard Challenge - Expanded Room for Comments! (6/25/2023)
The Comments entry area has been resized to 512 characters.
Grognard Originals
In addition to our links to great content all around the internet, expect to see more Grognard.com "originals" in the future.
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?
Pat La Pella reviews this post-card sized game and its computer editions. Can the UK Commonwealth prevent the Japanese from occupying Singapore in 1941?
Pat La Pella created this player aid to clarify special movement rules for the Japanese player for Amphibious Movement and Reinforcement beach landing hexes. Computer versions of the game show eligible hexes automatically when the Japanese player selects a unit for movement.
Some Q & A between myself and Marco Campari, designer of Pe Tang 1900 from Lumaca Games.
Grognard Challenge
Have a look at the graphics for the latest Challenge and see past solutions and contest winners.
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In Memoriam