Why Cold War Warsaw Pact Tactics Work In Wargaming
Whether playing alternate or simultaneous moves, after the initial plan, it normally takes moments for the Russians to move all of forces compared to …
Review: Ironclads 2 War of the Pacific
I think people often overlook how much setting can have an impact on wargames. With the tried and true eras of WW2, the Napoleonic Era, Ancient Rome …
The Wargamer’s Videogame Guide to 2017
The dust of 2016 has finally settled and we grogs have bunkered down, frantically scanning the horizon for whatever may come next. Being a niche in a …
Break Right!—SAMs and AAA in Red Storm
Surface to Air Missiles (SAMs) and Antiaircraft Artillery (AAA) are well known threats to players of <i>Downtown</i> and <i>Elusive Victory</i>. They appear again in</i> …
Budget Wargaming – One Page Rules & The Power of Less
If there is one thing this world steals from you it’s time. Whether you are stuck cleaning the house, doing your taxes (reminder: do taxes) or …
Recon: Ultimate General Civil War Early Access
Testing a new concept with a title of proven popularity is a solid business decision. Game Labs ran <i>Ultimate General Gettysburg</i> up the flag pole and …
Review: Silent Depth
<i>Silent Depth-Submarine Simulator</i> leaves me in two rather prickly binds as a fan of sub sims and as a writer. Firstly <i>Silent Depth-Submarine Simulator</i> …
New Game Weekend: Dust Tactics
The long Memorial Day weekend was as good a time as any to roll up my sleeves for a big day of wargaming, and the Dust Tactics Regional Tournament at …
Quick Looks: Next War Taiwan
If there is a series for hex and counter hipsters at the moment it is Next War games by Mitch Land and Gene Billingsley. Kev Sharp’s been blogging it …
Enemy Coast Ahead: The Dambuster Raids
<i>Enemy Coast Ahead</i> (GMT, 2014) is a solitaire game designed by Jeremy White that simulates the RAF no. 617 Squadron’s May 1943 raids on German dams in …