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Prague 1757

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"...a near-run battle, with both sides making tactical mistakes that could have easily flipped the victory." Jeff Berry, in Obscure Battles, brings us an insightful view of this Seven Years War engagement, along with his splendid maps. Find out how the clash was a near thing, despite the fact that "...the campaign up to the battle was masterfully played out by Frederick, Schwerin and the other Prussian commanders."

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 9/13/2024


Triangle Simulation Society: Southern Front 2024 Convention

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Triangle Simulation Society of North Carolina will be hosting their Wargame Convention featuring Historical Miniatures and other gaming on the 20th, 21st and 22nd of September 2024.

Poster: Robert Holifield
Post Date: 9/9/2024


Armchair Dragoons Fall Assembly 11-13 October

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Join the Dragoons for a convention with "...multiple tables for wargaming events, plus a large table for all-day monster wargaming across extended sessions."

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 9/3/2024


Sword Lore II: M 1852 Prussian Cavalry Saber

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Having recently completed the research for a newly acquired sword, I thought I'd share what I've come up with...". Ed M brings us a fascinating, detailed look at a recent acquisition!

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 9/2/2024


FoxCon Dallas 2024

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Decision Games and Desert Fox Games announce their annual war game convention, FoxCon, scheduled for 8-11 November, 2024. The convention features 4 days of open gaming, game previews, seminars from S&T Press authors, and a flea market!

Poster: Pat L.
Post Date: 8/29/2024


Schenectady Wargamers Association - CouncilCon 2024

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Schenectady Wargamers Association Annual Convention on 6th, 7th and 8th of September 2024. Held in Schenectady, NY featuring Board Games, Miniatures, RPGs, Vendors and an Auction.

Poster: Robert Holifield
Post Date: 8/26/2024


The Jhelum Alexander's Last Battle

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"This story, too, is another example of how ancient history narratives can be bent by ancient propaganda, leading us to doubt their veracity." Jeff Berry, in Obscure Battles, brings us the intriguing tale of Alexander's last battle, along with some insights to put things in perspective: "Alexander thought that would've somehow given him legitimacy. It pissed him off...royally."

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 8/16/2024


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Game: Blocks in the West



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Publisher: VentoNuovo Games
Series: Blocks in Europe Series
Game Type: Board
Designer(s): Emanuele Santandrea
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Description:


BLOCKS IN THE WEST is a new concept game covering the whole Western Front Campaign from Fall Gelb (May 1940) till the last bullet-battle in Berlin, May 1945. Developed on wooden blocks and cubes system, over an astonishing 124x87cm full laminated multicolor map-board, there's not any paper component, but the Manual. All the over 900 wooden/plastic components/stickers have been created by the best Italian artisinal industry and painted "A buratto", a technique usually adopted for painting car parts and accessories. BLOCKS IN THE WEST recalls, in game form, the most decisive battles fought in the European Theater Front from the invasion of France, until the collapse of the nazi regime in May 1945. BLOCKS IN THE WEST is a game of World War II conflict simulation at the operational level. It recalls the most decisive battles fought on the Western Front from the battle for France in Spring 1940 until the dramatic end in Berlin in spring 1945. Although based on historical events and battles, the players in command of the two factions can modify the evolution of World War II on the Western Front. The game is recommended for two, three or four players: one/two control the Western Allies and the other one/two control Germany and Italy. The game is emminently suitable for solitary play: the single player just controls both sides. In this case, a play with Fog of War is mandatory. Part of the Blocks in Europe Series. Published in 2013.


Articles


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996
Date: 9/21/2024
Poster: Pat L.
VASSAL Module for Blocks in the East

Here is a module for Blocks in the East courtesy of Filip Labarque. This module also includes related games Blocks in the West and Blocks in Afrika. 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.
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995
Date: 11/25/2023
Poster: Pat L.
Blocks in Afrika by VentoNuovo Games

Robert Peterson from “A Wargamers Needful Things” gives a nicely illustrated overview including components, turn sequence, and scenario list. He notes the game’s complexity and looks forward to playing a combined campaign adding Blocks in the East and Blocks in the West to Blocks in Afrika.
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994
Date: 6/18/2014
Poster: Mark D.
Wargame Reviewer: Video Review (Spanish)

Spanish language video review of VentoNuovo's Blocks in the West.
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992
Date: 3/24/2014
Poster: Mark D.
Boardgaming Life: Review

Our own Harvey Mossman pens a detailed review of VentoNuovo's latest effort, Blocks in the West. And finally confesses to being a 'Blockhead'...
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991
Date: 2/24/2014
Poster: Mark D.
Armchair General: Review

Sean Stevenson makes his Blocks in the West likes and dislikes very clear in this Armchair General review (but the "likes" seem to win out over the "dislikes").
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