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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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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: The Next War: Modern Conflict in Europe



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Publisher: SPI
Game Type: Board
Designer(s): Jim Dunnigan, Mark Herman
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Description:


Brigade/divisional level Soviet & Warsaw Pact attack on Cantral Europe and NATO in Europe circa 1978.


Articles


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Source
389
Date: 11/10/2021
Poster: Pat L.
The Next War Addenda as of September 1979

The Next War: Modern Conflict in Europe Addenda by courtesy of Decision Games .
Grognard Hosted
388
Date: 10/16/2016
Poster: Mark D.
The Next War: Scenario and Strength Assessments

A review/assessment of "The Next War" scenarios by Kevin Sharp for his Big Board Gaming blog.
Web Link
387
Date: 9/22/2016
Poster: Mark D.
War Without KIA: Replay (Final Chapter!)

Wow! Fabrizio Vianello's epic replay of "The Next War" on his War Without KIA blog has finally reached an end. And what an exciting and unexpected end it is! Please visit War Without KIA and leave a note of thanks to Fabrizio for all the time and effort he has put into sharing this game replay with all of us...
Web Link
386
Date: 9/19/2016
Poster: Mark D.
War Without KIA: Replay (The Next War, Operation Attila, D+15 NATO Land Phase)

The latest update to the never-ending "The Next War - Operation Attila AAR" from Fabrizio Vianello of the War Without KIA blog. Take a look at the "Strategic Situation Map", as it really paints the picture of the current status of the game...
Web Link
385
Date: 6/14/2016
Poster: Ed Sommers
War Without KIA: Replay (The Next War, Operation Attila, D+14 WP Land Phase)

With enemy resistance in Northern Germany virtually over and supply lines at least partially functional despite the continuous NATO air strikes, Warsaw Pact has reorganized its North and Central Fronts to prepare the final phase of the liberation of Europe. Here's the latest from Fabrizio Vianello of the War Without KIA blog. If you haven't been following this, you really should start...
Web Link
384
Date: 5/5/2016
Poster: Mark D.
War Without KIA: Replay (The Next War, Operation Attila - D+14, Air Phase)

Air war at D+14 followed the same pattern of the previous 6 days, with both sides committed to execute or prevent Operation Hand of God - NATO attempt to utterly destroy Warsaw Pact's supply infrastructure. Here's the latest from Fabrizio Vianello of the War Without KIA blog. Outstanding...
Web Link
383
Date: 4/7/2016
Poster: Mark D.
War Without KIA: Replay (Operation Attila: Turn 9 NATO Land Phase)

The latest news from Operation Attila - Turn 9 NATO Land Phase completed and War Without KIA blog updated by Fabrizio Vianello. A must-see for fans of the game or the genre...
Web Link
382
Date: 3/10/2016
Poster: Mark D.
War Without KIA: Replay (Operation Attila: D+12 WP Land Phase)

Fabrizio Vianello's long running replay continues, and is available for viewing on his War Without KIA blog. In this installment, "Another step toward a new, bright future for European Proletarian Masses..."
Web Link
381
Date: 2/12/2016
Poster: Ed Sommers
War Without KIA: Replay (Operation Attila: D+12 Air War)

Fabrizio Vianello's long running replay continues, and is available for viewing on his War Without KIA blog. In this installment, "The key to the entire war has become the air war and its effects on Warsaw Pact's supply. The recent breakthrough in SOUTHAG defenses by 1st Czech Army probably forced a change of strategy at SHAEF, as the majority of the available planes were allocated to Central Sector..."
Web Link
380
Date: 1/16/2016
Poster: Mark D.
War Without KIA: Replay (D+11 NATO Land Phase)

Fabrizio Vianello's long running replay continues, and is available for viewing on his War Without KIA blog. In this installment, "The big news is that NATO is now operating at division level wherever possible. This change of strategy will make WP attacks very costly, but reduces NATO reserves to an almost absolute zero; should WP be able to achieve a breakthrough somewhere, there will be nothing to stop its ride..."
Web Link
379
Date: 11/16/2015
Poster: Mark D.
War Without KIA: Replay (cont'd) - The "Hand of God" Hits Again!

In this on-going series, Fabrizio Vianello continues his marathon game of "The Next War" and shares it with us on his War Without KIA blog. This installment covers "Operation Attila - D+10, WP Land Phase", and the war continues with Warsaw Pact momentarily slowed down by critical supply problems. Meanwhile, second echelon Warsaw Pact Divisions start entering the battlefield, and there's A LOT of them... Great maps make it easy to follow the action...
Web Link
378
Date: 10/2/2015
Poster: Mark D.
War Without KIA: Replay - Operation Attila D+9, NATO Land Phase (2)

After a long pause, this awesome replay continues! Produced by Fabrizio Vianello for his War Without KIA blog.
Web Link
377
Date: 5/6/2015
Poster: Mark D.
War Without KIA: Replay (D+8 WP Land Phase)

NATO player is finally back from business trip and we were able to finish Turn 7 WP Land Phase. This awesome replay continues. Produced by Fabrizio Vianello for his War Without KIA blog.
Web Link
376
Date: 1/13/2015
Poster: Mark D.
War Without KIA: Replay (cont'd)

The war continues, but NATO appears to be holding their own. At least for now… Great on-going series of replays (including awesome visuals) by Fabrizio Vianello for his War Without KIA blog.
Web Link
375
Date: 10/4/2014
Poster: Mark D.
War Without KIA: Replay (Turn 6)

The invasion continues! Fabrizio Vianello is now up to the Warsaw Pact Land Phase of Game Turn 6. Excellent AAR and accompanying graphics on the War Without KIA blog. If you haven't been following, you should take a look...
Web Link
374
Date: 8/5/2014
Poster: Mark D.
War Without KIA: Replay/AAR (turn 5)

The battle continues… Fabrizio Vianello takes us through game turn 5 in The Next War.
Web Link
373
Date: 7/10/2014
Poster: Mark D.
War Without KIA: Replay/AAR

Checking in again on Fabrizio Vianello and his awesome replay/AAR of The Next War. Proof that one gigantic picture is worth a thousand words…
Web Link
372
Date: 3/30/2014
Poster: Mark D.
War Without KIA: Replay (cont'd)

The Soviet onslaught continues but Air Superiority problems, supply problems and Warsaw Pact ally defection problems threaten the success of the invasion. Fabrizio Vianello, who blogs at 'War Without KIA', continues his game in progress. Includes some really nice graphics/pictures.
Web Link
370
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
Map and Counters: History and Review

Historical background and detailed review by JCB over at Map and Counters blog. (Full Disclosure: I recently acquired a copy of 'The Next War' and have it sitting on my game table. So I'm on a bit of 'kick' right now).
Web Link
371
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
War Without KIA: Replay

Fabrizio Vianello, who blogs at 'War Without KIA', has been posting a turn by turn scenario replay of the classic monster game, SPI's 'The Next War'. This is the 7th post in the replay so far. Looking forward to more.
Web Link
359
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
Variant

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360
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
Charts for Variant (Zip File)

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361
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
errata

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362
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
variant

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363
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
errata

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364
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
complete errata

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365
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
article index

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366
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
air damage notation

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367
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
Airmobile Operations page #1

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368
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
Airmobile Operations page #2

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369
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
Airmobile Operations page #3

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