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Epic Revolution (AWI)

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"Another instalment in Warlord Games’ Epic series has just been released..."! Norm Smith, in Battlefields & Warriors, checks out the latest figures/ruleset package in this series. "... a lot of work has gone into this rule set to make it AWI specific - well done that team."

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 6/30/2025


War reaches northern Italy, 215 BC

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"Hannibal has come over the Alps..."! Prufrock and his friend Ian P bring us an intense Punic War clash that doesn't look too promising for the Romans, when they "...win the first move and mostly freeze."

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 6/26/2025


Interview with Robert Phaneuf Designer of Secession 1861: The American Civil War and The Armada from Fortress Games Currently on Kickstarter

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"...there are few more fertile areas for educational, simulation-ai gaming." Grant Kleinhenz, in The Players' Aid, interviews designer Bob Phaneuf about his two upcoming games. See why he thinks that "...Secession 1861 will mature as a classic solitaire nail-biter."

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 6/18/2025


Battles of Heraclea Lyncestis, 219 BC and Emporiae, 218 BC (Med Campaign 9)

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"Reports are in of a battle in northern Macedon between the invading Illyrians and a force scrambled together to meet them...". Prufrock continues with two more nicely photographed AARs in the ongoing Med Campaign! "...in Nearer Spain, Proconsul Aaronius Dubius Scipio Calvus, having landed a force near Emporiae, was engaged by an alliance of indomitable Iberian tribes...".

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 6/9/2025


My pre-orders analysis – what is new and coming!

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Michal, in The Boardgames Chronicle, covers his current game preorders, and why he is anxiously awaiting them. See which game has him commenting that "...we are getting so many new elements – from graphical representation, to add-ons and optional rules – that this it will be a great, refreshing comeback to fantastic classic!"

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 6/6/2025


My Top Solitaire Wargames: New Designs and All-Time Classics

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Michal, in The Boardgames Chronicle, reveals his favorite recent and all time solitaire classics. Check out the game he describes as "...probably the best small units combat simulation ever created, which has fantastic planning phase and unfolds completely differently each time.", and the one that challenges you to "...harness a brilliant mind, titanic energies, and a sometimes terrifying charisma to leave your mark on history?"

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 6/4/2025


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


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Malaya (v2.5) War Game Review

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Malaya Player Aid (pdf)

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.

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A B C D E F G H I
J K L M N O P Q R
S T U V W X Y Z '-9

Game: Bobby Lee



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Publisher: Columbia Games
Game Type: Board
Designer(s): Tom Dalgliesh
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Description:


This wargame covers the war in the east, focusing on the one hundred miles between the two rival capitals of Richmond and Washington. For four years, the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, commanded by Robert E. Lee, defended against the Union. This was the scene of most major battles of the war, including First and Second Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, and the Valley, Peninsula, and Wilderness campaigns. The first edition was published in 1993 and there have since been a 2nd (2004) and 3rd edition (2013). This speaks to the game's popularity.


Articles


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Article Description
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1127
Date: 6/22/2024
Poster: Mark D.
Multiplayer Rules

These rules provide the basics for Multiplayer Game of Bobby Lee. Special thanks to Stan Wawrzyniak for providing these rules.
Grognard Hosted
1122
Date: 9/3/2022
Poster: Mark D.
Review

Review by Dan Raspler
Grognard Hosted
1123
Date: 9/3/2022
Poster: Mark D.
Official Q&A for Bobby Lee (2nd Ed.)

Date Compiled: November 1995
Web Link
1125
Date: 9/3/2022
Poster: Mark D.
Official Combined Rules for Bobby Lee and Sam Grant Games

Dated 2003 PDF Version 1.0
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1126
Date: 9/3/2022
Poster: Mark D.
Errata and Discussion on Bobby Lee

BoardGameGeek forum discussion on Outflank and Battle errata for Bobby Lee beginning in March of 2014.
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1128
Date: 9/3/2022
Poster: Mark D.
Rules for using Dixie Card sets with Bobby Lee

Columbia Games card game Dixie is essentially a more sophisticated version of the battle system in Bobby Lee. Both games can be combined to give each more depth, adding strategic play to Dixie, and tactical details to Bobby Lee.
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1129
Date: 9/3/2022
Poster: Mark D.
This review appears in Berg's Review of Games (BROG)

A generally positive review of the 1st edition Bobby Lee by Mark Herman appearing in BROG # 11.
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1130
Date: 9/3/2022
Poster: Mark D.
Review

This review appeared in BoardGameGeek and is dated Dec 2007. The reviewer, Niko Ruf, covers game components, game play, leadership rules, and map terrain. He highlights what he thinks makes this a great game, giving it a 9 out of 10. While Niko Ruf doesn't say so, I believe this review might be about the 2nd edition.
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1131
Date: 9/3/2022
Poster: Mark D.
Operational vs. Tactical Review

A somewhat critical review by Sean Chick (formerly known as Paul Sullivan on BoardGameGeek with focus on the operational and tactical aspects of the gameplay. Dated July 2008.
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1132
Date: 9/3/2022
Poster: Mark D.
Review of 2nd Edition

Dated July 2010, this review by Chad G recounts a recent game he played and explains how the gameplay makes it such a good game.
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1133
Date: 9/3/2022
Poster: Mark D.
The Boardgaming Life: Review

A rave review by Harvey Mossman in July 2013. He describes game components, game mechanics, combat, melee, supply, strategic decisions/options and victory conditions. This content appears by the courtesy of TheBoardGamingLife.com.
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1134
Date: 8/9/2014
Poster: Mark D.
Marco Arnaudo: Video Review

The 3rd Edition of Bobby Lee reviewed in August 2014 by Marco Arnaudo.
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1124
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
Errata and optional rules (Zip file)

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