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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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Game: Solitaire Caesar: The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire



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Publisher: White Dog Games
Game Type: Board
Designer(s): David Kershaw
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Description:


In Solitaire Caesar, the Player commands Roman forces attempting to build an empire that will last as long as possible. Threats come from a variety of Civilized and Uncivilized Barbarian(non-Roman)opponents, while the internal stability of the empire is reduced. A typical game should take about 60 minutes to play.


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752
Date: 12/12/2022
Poster: Doug Holt
“I came to Rome when it was a city of stone … and left it a city of marble.” Solitaire Caesar Board Game Review

"This is a solidly designed and fun game. It’s one of my top favs from this year’s reviews." Check out why Rick Martin gives this game a 97% rating in his Armchair General review. And then there's the feature that "…threw me for a loop at first but I quickly warmed to it."
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751
Date: 6/23/2020
Poster: Harvey M.
Solitaire Caesar: The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire 350BC-1453AD from White Dog Games – Action Point 4

In Solitaire Caesar published by White Dog Games the player will attempt to replicate the rise and fall of the Roman Empire from 350BC to 1453AD. The Players Aid gives us Action Point 4 they cover the Optional Rules, including things like the Emperor, Bribery, Skilled General and Roman Income Variant, which is like easy mode, and finish up with some simple strategies to keep in mind that will improve your chances of winning.
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750
Date: 6/12/2020
Poster: Doug Holt
Solitaire Caesar: The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire 350BC-1453AD from White Dog Games – Action Point 3

"The system creates a continual onslaught of forces against your Empire...". Grant Kleinhenz continues an examination of White Dog Games' Solitaire Caesar, a grand strategy depiction of a broad sweep of Roman history. In this piece, Grant is looking at the Barbarian aspect of the game, and he offers some tips and warnings, like where "This results in a 'super' Barbarian Army…"!
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753
Date: 6/1/2020
Poster: Pat L.
Solitaire Caesar: The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire 350BC-1453AD from White Dog Games – Action Point 2

Grant Kleinhenz continues an examination of White Dog Games' Solitaire Caesar, a grand strategy depiction of a broad sweep of Roman history. In this piece, Grant looks closely at the turn track and game mechanics.
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749
Date: 5/18/2020
Poster: Harvey M.
Solitaire Caesar: The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire 350BC-1453AD from White Dog Games – Action Point 1

In Solitaire Caesar: The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire 350BC-1453AD by White Dog Games, the player will attempt to replicate the rise and fall of the Roman Empire from 350BC to 1453AD. In this series of Action Points they look at the map and examine the differences between Civilized, Wild and Wilderness Provinces, look at the Roman Phase and how the player raises Legions, invades Provinces and builds Cities, examine the Barbarian Phase and the differences between Civilized and Uncivilized Barbarians and how they move and attack and finally, the Optional Rules and some simple strategies.
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748
Date: 5/15/2020
Poster: Doug Holt
Solitaire Caesar: The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire 350BC-1453AD from White Dog Games – Action Point 1

"...the early rise of Rome and fall of the West is the most exciting period of the game as there is quite a bit to do...". Grant Kleinhenz, in the Players' Aid, has an opening look at White Dog Games' Solitaire Caesar: The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire 350BC-1453AD. Grant finds the offering to be an entry-level system which is "…a good solid game that requires the player to use some strategy, guile and a bit of luck to hang on."
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747
Date: 5/25/2016
Poster: Mark D.
To Byzantium: A Review of Solitaire Caesar

Prufrock, writing for the "Here's No Great Matter" blog, reviews Solitaire Caesar: The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire. And wraps it up with a little Yeats...
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745
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
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746
Date: 1/1/1900
Poster: Mark D.
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