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"...not many may know that if it weren't for this tiny, half-hour battle, the American Revolution was on the verge of collapsing. The United States might never have existed." Jeff Berry, in Obscure Battles, brings us a fascinating, in-depth look at why this was a key engagement. Check out why he asserts that Trenton "...was like one of those Schrödinger moments in quantum theory where the universe split into two metaverses."

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 11/1/2024


Data Diving Into the 2024 Solo & Solitaire Wargaming & Historical Gaming Survey

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The Armchair Dragoons look into their 2024 solo/solitaire wargame survey, finding top ranked games "...based on how long respondents reported they’d been playing, as well as how much of their overall gaming diet is wargaming."

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 10/14/2024


Danish Hussars (Chocolate Box Wars): a Return to the Painting Desk

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"Now the Danes have a hussar unit with figures that can stand up to their Prussian counterparts on the table." Ed, in his Ed M's Wargames Meanderings blog, discusses some interesting painting and research he has done recently. With excellent photos of the work!

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 9/30/2024


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


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


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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


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Game: Plantagenet: Cousins’ War for England, 1459 - 1485



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Publisher: GMT Games
Series: Levy & Campaign Series
Game Type: Board
Designer(s): Francisco Gradaille
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In Plantagenet—the newest volume in Volko Ruhnke's Levy & Campaign Series—players lead one of the two factions across the three main periods of war, as individual scenarios or the entire Wars of the Roses. Designer Francisco Gradaille adds overall and local political influence to Volko’s medieval operation system to reflect the ever-changing loyalties of the time while keeping play familiar to fans of the Series. Players will create and maintain a network of allied lords and nobles in order to obtain the provender and coin needed to supply and pay their armies. As ravaging and looting will damage each side’s reputation, each faction will strive to convince cites to join its side. Great battles will seek to kill or capture enemy lords—perhaps even a king. Two kinds of operational moves will be in play: the military and the political. In the end, when the dust settles and all arrows have flown, one rose will sit on the throne. White or Red, York or Lancaster, gather your troops and banners and join the fight.


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Date: 8/23/2024
Poster: Doug Holt
Plantagenet – exciting sessions via Rally the Troops

"This title gets better with every play...". Michał, in The Boardgames Chronicle, brings us three scenario AARs with this Levy & Campaign series game. Plenty of photos, action and even a couple of tips: "We learned here that you have to PAY IN FULL after pillage, otherwise it is wasted and Lord disbands..."
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Date: 7/3/2024
Poster: Doug Holt
[REVIEW] Plantagenet: Cousins’ War for England, 1459 – 1485

"...Plantagenet managed to surprise me positively with its fresh approach and much streamlined gameplay." Michal, in The Boardgames Chronicle, reviews this Levy & Campaign title. Check out what wins his admiration, and see if you agree with his conclusion about solo play: "You can play it alone with random campaign cards or you can invite kids as great randomizers!"
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Date: 2/16/2024
Poster: Doug Holt
First Impressions for Plantagenet: Cousins’ War for England, 1459-1485

"The Wars of the Roses is told in wonderful way, using scenarios, components, mechanics and capabilities which simply make you feel like you actually take part in this story." Michał, in The Boardgames Chronicle, takes us through 3 scenarios in this Levy & Campaign Series title. See which new game mechanic Michał feels "...creates constant dilemmas between shot-term gains and long-term investments. You will feel it while playing for sure!"
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