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Boardgame Reviews Leviathans – Wargame of the Show at GenconCharlie Hall | Published: August 15, 2011 at 12:32 pm“Leviathans,” the “wargame of the show” at GenCon this year wasn’t for sale. But it will be soon. Boots on the Ground – Boardgame ReviewGerald D. Swick | Published: July 31, 2011 at 10:24 pmWorthington Games’ ‘Boots on the Ground’ boardgame of modern urban combat has its problems, but its fog of war makes players more nervous than an espresso-addicted Chihuahua. Dystopian Wars – Miniatures Game First ImpressionsJim Zabek | Published: July 19, 2011 at 7:29 pmA new steampunk miniatures game has hooked our gaming editor. Check out his initial take on Dystopian Wars. Battleship Galaxies – Boardgame ReviewScott Krol | Published: July 15, 2011 at 3:57 pmA classic game from our childhood gets an update that launches it to the stars. Find out what an old-school grognard makes of a modern update of the old Battleship game, Battleship Galaxies. Conflict of Heroes – Boardgame ReviewRichard Martin | Published: July 11, 2011 at 12:26 pmSee why reviewer Richard Martin calls the ‘Conflict of Heroes’ series ‘easily the best board games I’ve ever reviewed for Armchair General. Sergeants Miniatures Game – PreviewJim Zabek | Published: July 06, 2011 at 5:31 pmA preview of the ‘Sergeants Miniatures Game’ from Lost Battalion Games, which comes boxed with the rules, miniatures, and cards needed to play. CDG 45 – Rogers’ Rangers at St. Francis, 1759Armchair General | Published: June 28, 2011 at 1:02 pmThis is the solution to the Combat Decision Game “Rogers’ Rangers at St. Francis, 1759” that was presented in the July 2011 issue of Armchair General® magazine. Academy Games – InterviewRichard Martin | Published: June 22, 2011 at 5:30 pmArmchair General’s Rick Martin had the opportunity to catch up with Academy Games’ founder Uwe Eickert to discuss Academy’s games and where this fast-growing company is going. Battlestar Galactica – Boardgame ReviewRichard Martin | Published: June 17, 2011 at 3:49 pmThe outstanding TV series ‘Battlestar Galactica’ now has an equally great boardgame to match. Age of Conan – Boardgame ReviewSean Stevenson | Published: June 15, 2011 at 11:01 amOffering tactical depth and deep strategy, Age of Conan is about as good as boardgames get. Summer Game ConventionsArmchair General | Published: June 06, 2011 at 10:04 amA list of game conventions for summer 2011. Arnhem ’44 The Operation Market Garden Boardgame – Boardgame ReviewScott Krol | Published: May 12, 2011 at 6:03 pmSucceeding where most light wargames fail, Arnhem ’44 captures Operation Market Garden without too much overhead. Sid Meier’s Civilization – Board Game ReviewChristopher Beck | Published: May 04, 2011 at 10:11 amArmchair General’s Christopher Beck takes a look at Sid Meier’s Civilization: The Board Game. Find out why he says it represents a “new golden age” in gaming. CDG 44 – Soviets in Afghanistan, 1981Armchair General | Published: May 03, 2011 at 4:13 pmThis is the solution to the Combat Decision Game “Soviets in Afghanistan, 1981” that was presented in the May 2011 issue of Armchair General® magazine. Barbarossa: Crimea – Boardgame ReviewMichael Peccolo | Published: April 22, 2011 at 11:11 amThe ‘Barbarossa: Crimea’ boardgame has lots of German allies, close air support, siege artillery, and land and sea interdiction, but its rules are complicated. Cowboys: Way of the Gun – Boardgame ReviewSean Stevenson | Published: April 14, 2011 at 12:01 amA fast-moving game of the quick draw, Cowboys: Way of the Gun is a beer and pretzels boardgame of the Old West. |
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