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


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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


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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


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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


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


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


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A B C D E F G H I
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S T U V W X Y Z '-9

Game: Empire of the Sun



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Publisher: GMT Games
Game Type: Board
Designer(s): Mark Herman
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Description:


Empire of the Sun scenarios were designed with the busy enthusiast, grognard, and competitive tournament player in mind. EotS was designed to be played n yearly scenarios (1942, 1943, and 1944) of three turns each that play in under two hours. If you are a fan of CDG's, EotS takes the genre into a familiar, but new direction. If you are a fan of classic hexagon wargames, this game has all of the features that brought you to this hobby in the first place, but with a new level of excitement and replayability. The game is comprehensive, but easy to learn.


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272
Date: 12/29/2021
Poster: Doug Holt
Empire of the Sun – Playtesting Burma Scenario

"...an endeavor worth taking by the Axis and potential unmeasurable catastrophe for Allies should Japan succeed." Michal, in The Boardgames Chronicle, takes a look at the upcoming Burma Scenario for GMT Games' Empire of the Sun. Check out why he concludes that the scenario is quick "…to play but still deep in strategy and options."
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271
Date: 6/11/2021
Poster: Harvey M.
[REVIEW] Empire of The Sun

Boardgames Chronicle reviews Empire of the Sun which, in my opinion, is another one of Mark Herman's excellent designs, published by GMT Games It is strategic level look at the entire War in the Pacific from the attack on Pearl Harbor until the surrender of Japan. "EotS is the one of the Card Driven Games (CDG) which moves the system closer to a classic hexagon wargame, while retaining all of the tension and uncertainty people have come to expect from a CDG. Players will play roles of MacArthur, Yamamoto, Nimitz, or Mountbatten and direct their underlying forces across the breadth of the globe from India to Hawaii and from Alaska to Australia."
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270
Date: 5/25/2021
Poster: Harvey M.
Empire of the Sun: The Pacific War, 1941-1945 from GMT Games – Basic Training Episode 2 – Counter Anatomy

I remember one World Boardgame Championship I was walking around looking at the various tournaments when Mark Herman corralled me and asked me if I wanted to play Empire the Sun: the Pacific war, 1941-1945 by GMT Games in the tournament. Having owned the game but not yet played it, I accepted and, after he gave me a quick tutorial, he paired me with one of the elite players who of course cleaned my clock but was a gracious instructor and opponent. I wish I had access then the series of tutorials from The Players Aid. Here is the 2nd tutorial covering that goes over the values on the counters.
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269
Date: 5/18/2020
Poster: Harvey M.
Playing Empire of the Sun – South Pacific scenario

Several years ago at the World Board Gaming Championships I was taught Empire of the Sun by no other than the designer, Mark Herman. After his tutorial he quickly placed me into the WBC tournament where I was crushed as the American player. But it was great fun, taught by a great designer and a great guy and I enjoyed the experience immensely. So now the Boardgames Chronicle brings us a replay of GMT Games’ simulation of World War II in the Pacific. They too "had so much fun, especially in my first two attempts to play that title that whenever possible I am coming back to it."
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268
Date: 2/19/2020
Poster: Harvey M.
Empire of the Sun - Turn 1 - Operation Z

Counter Attack ! brings us a campaign game playthrough of Empire of the Sun. The game is designed by Mark Herman, published by GMT Games. This is the first card play of the December 1941 turn: Operation Z.
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266
Date: 12/1/2019
Poster: Mark D.
Empire of the Sun - Session Report (1943 Scenario)

There are jewels in GMT universe which are not so easy to discover. Definitely, Empire of the Sun is once of them. However, once you devote enough time to familiarize with rules and play your first scenarios, you appreciate how well that game is designed - reflecting naval and amphibious combat. What follows is session report from the exciting 1943 scenario. Enjoy!
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265
Date: 6/7/2019
Poster: Doug Holt
Secrets of the South Pacific – Part 2

Want to take "…a look at another, guaranteed-to-succeed, opening move…"? Chris Crane discusses some interesting strategies for the Breaking the Bismarck Barrier scenario in GMT Games' Empire of the Sun. To include doing "the Bomber Two-Step".
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264
Date: 4/17/2019
Poster: Mark D.
Three Moves Ahead (podcast) Reviews "Empire of the Sun"

Rob and Bruce (Three Moves Ahead) sing the praises of Mark Herman's Empire of the Sun. Enjoying the game through the magic of VASSAL, the wargaming duo describe how about Empire of the Sun does a commendable job of conveying the challenges of imperfect information, the plans of the Imperial Japanese fleet, and inter-service rivalry - all through the elegance of card-based play.
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263
Date: 4/14/2019
Poster: Mark D.
Empire of the Sun - Unboxing video

Unboxing video produced for Moe's Game Table.
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262
Date: 3/21/2019
Poster: Mark D.
Quarter to Three Analyzes "Empire of the Sun"

Interesting analysis of "Empire of the Sun" written by Bruce Geryk for his "Quarter to Three" blog. It's good to see a fresh analysis/opinion of a time tested game every now and then...
Web Link
261
Date: 10/25/2015
Poster: Doug Holt
Games from the Front: Empire of the Sun Boardgame Replay

Ty Snouffer shows Empire of the Sun Game on 10/15/15.
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260
Date: 8/16/2015
Poster: Mark D.
Championship Game at WBC 2015: Photo

Snapshot of the Empire of the Sun finalists at WBC 2015. Photo by David E, published on the C3i Ops Center web site.
Web Link
259
Date: 6/8/2015
Poster: Mark D.
Mark Herman: Empire of the Sun - Solitaire Play Tutorial

Video tutorial, titled "Empire of the Sun: Solitaire 'Bot Tutorial" - Narrated by designer Mark Herman. Mark takes us through the finer points of using the solitaire system and playing against Erasmus, the now-official name of the 'Bot.
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258
Date: 6/18/2014
Poster: Mark D.
Marco Arnaudo: Video Review

Marco Arnaudo opines on Mark Herman's Pacific War classic "Empire of the Sun".
Web Link
257
Date: 5/3/2014
Poster: Mark D.
Homefront Wargame Center: Review

Denny Koch write up a great review of this great game. If you want to get a keen sense of how this game plays, check out this review.
Web Link
256
Date: 3/19/2014
Poster: Mark D.
Wargame Replays: Replay

A turn by turn summary of Game 1 (best of 3) BPA Iron Man EOTS tournament. Contains a short synopsis of each turn, a turn by turn card list and a full map graphic for each turn.
Web Link
253
Date: 2/23/2014
Poster: Mark D.
Mark Herman: December '41 Strategy - Part #1

Part #1 of a strategy video, created by game designer Mark Herman, that covers the December 1941 game turn. Great background info, insights, and tips for effective play. Great game; great video. Highly recommended for fans of EOTS.
Web Link
254
Date: 2/23/2014
Poster: Mark D.
Mark Herman: December '41 Strategy - Part #2

Part #2 of the December 1941 game turn strategy video from game designer Mark Herman.
Web Link
255
Date: 2/23/2014
Poster: Mark D.
Mark Herman: Opening Strategy - '42 Scenario

Another helpful strategy video that drills down to the opening turn of the 1942 scenario, including card hand analysis, prioritizing objectives, proper utilization of forces, etc.
Web Link
252
Date: 1/12/2014
Poster: Mark D.
Mark Herman: Strategy/Tutorial Video

From the EOTS master himself, an opening card hand analysis for the '42 campaign scenario. Part strategy, part tutorial, always informative.
Web Link
251
Date: 10/25/2012
Poster: Mark D.
Boardgaming Life: 1943 Scenario Strategy

Deep strategy tips, provided by Tom Thornsen for The Boardgaming Life, covering the ultra-competitive 1943 scenario.
Web Link
267
Date: 11/15/2011
Poster: Mark D.
Grognard Review - Empire of the Sun

Excellent and thorough review written by Mark D., owner of the Grognard.com web site.
Grognard Hosted
239
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
official website

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240
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
official rules v2 (PDF file)

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241
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
replay

Grognard Hosted
242
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
review

Grognard Hosted
243
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
Q&A

Grognard Hosted
244
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
official errata (Word file)

Web Link
245
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
FAQ (PDF file)

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246
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
website

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247
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
review

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248
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
review

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249
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
replay

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250
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
Boardgaming Life: Review

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