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Soviet 12mm WWII Pocket Army

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"My second WWII Pocket Army is now complete..."! Norm Smith, in Battlefields & Warriors, brings us a Pocket Army update pictorial.

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 5/26/2025


The Battle of the Sacred Grove (Med Campaign 5)

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"Upon sighting the lead elements of Roman forces, being the swift-moving Equites and Velites, this mass of warriors descended from the heights to fall upon Regulus’s army." Prufrock brings us a nicely photographed Roman/Barbarian minatures clash set in 225 BC. How do the Romans fare, while already engaged, when "...a large body of the Boii tribe arrived to the north, moving southwestward towards the ridge, aiming to bolster their colleagues..."?

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 5/21/2025


Grant’s Top 10 Solitaire Wargames of 2024!

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Grant Kleinhenz, in The Players' Aid, offers an intriguing list of solitaire games from last year. See which one had him commenting "...I was very much intrigued by the concept but more importantly about how this game planned to do just that."

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 5/7/2025


Historicon 2025

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Historical Miniatures Gaming Society July 16-20, 2025. Lancaster County Convention Center, Lancaster, PA. Hundreds of tabletop miniatures games for you to participate in; tournaments; hobby classes; lectures; a board game library; and over 60 hobby-related vendors.

Poster: Robert Holifield
Post Date: 4/29/2025


Keeping SPI Alive in ’25! -- Welcome, SPI Gamers!

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"SPI's Alive in 2025!" Convention! July 16-20-2025 in Lancaster, Penn! HISTORICON offered space for a National SPI Wargame Convention! Your chance to play face to face with other SPI enthusiasts! The program will feature structured matches, open gaming, Quad, and monster games. See www.spigames.net for details.

Poster: Robert Holifield
Post Date: 4/29/2025


Fight for Bühl

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"The Austrian artillery is now somewhat exposed, worse - they go low on ammunition (maximum fire is one die - as per a random event ….. unlucky!)" Norm Smith, in Battlefields & Warriors, brings us a fast-paced French/Austrian Napoleonic clash, using his home brew rules. Can the Austrian gunners save themselves and the day when they "...keep up the pressure on the horsemen and eventually, the mauled French cavalry are deterred from making any further attacks..."!?!

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 4/23/2025


Breed's Hill 1775

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"...given all the SNAFUs on both sides of this early battle of the American Revolution, it seems apt that this battle be named for the wrong place." See how Jeff Berry, in Obscure Battles, elegantly explains that this was "The battle that should never have happened".

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 4/16/2025


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Game: Burning Banners: Rage of the Witch Queen



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Publisher: Compass Games
Game Type: Board
Designer(s): Compass Games
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Description:


A fantasy wargame, where you command one (or more) kingdoms, and fight as part of an alliance against opposing kingdoms. The game contains six such kingdoms, each with its own special rules and heroes. There is also treasure to find, spells to cast, roaming monsters to deal with... really, it seems to have everything you would want from such a game. Take command, forge alliances, and shape the destiny of six unique kingdoms as you explore a stunningly detailed world across four hand-drawn boards. Designed and illustrated by acclaimed fantasy artist, Christopher Moeller, Burning Banners brings the rich tapestry of Kalar to life with a breathtaking fusion of immersive artwork and engaging gameplay that grows with your group. With a staggering 29 scenarios, you can experience the tactical thrill of a single battle in an evening, or dive deep into an epic conflict spanning more than a decade. Will you lead the stalwart Oathborn, the cunning Shashka, the relentless Army of Night, the mighty Eastern Empire, or the fierce warriors of Fjordland? Choose your kingdom wisely, for each holds a pivotal role in the conflicts to come.


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Date: 3/29/2025
Guest Poster:

The Boardgames Chronicle


Burning Banners Session Reports – Campaign 16 – Assault in the North

Another exciting scenario in world of Burning Banners - this time great 3-player scenario in which the Army of the Dead will face its demise!
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Date: 2/2/2025
Guest Poster:

The Boardgames Chronicle


[REVIEW] Burning Banners

Let us present a close look at the Burning Banners in the form of detailed Review. What that great game have to offer? Let us see!
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Date: 12/27/2024
Guest Poster:

The Boardgames Chronicle


Burning Banners: Invasion of Drefeld – Gameplay

In this article Michal presents the Base Game Rules for Burning Banners. He does it playing one of the game scenarios, Invasion of Drefeld. Enjoy!
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Date: 10/16/2024
Poster: Bill Clancy
Burning Banners overview

I admit, I had Burning Banners on my radar for some time and it finally landed at my doorsteps. What a wonderful discovery it was! Let us focus today on its astonishingly beautiful components and brief overview. More content to come!
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Date: 5/27/2024
Poster: Doug Holt
Unboxing: Burning Banners (Compass Games)

"Compass really seems to have hit a home run with this one, just based on the components and the rules." Steven Pow, in Boisterous Exuberance, checks out his newly arrived copy of this intriguing hybrid, that he dubs a "fantasy wargame". See if you agree with his reasons for claiming that he "...cannot wait to play it..."!
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