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Boardgame Reviews
Armchair General sits down with some of the latest and greatest titles (and some not so good) to share our findings with our readers. Our focus is on military and strategy themed games, though we also wander from time to time into more mainstream titles of many genres (such as family and Euro games).


Leviathans – Wargame of the Show at Gencon

Charlie 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 Review

Gerald D. Swick | Published: July 31, 2011 at 10:24 pm

Worthington 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 Impressions

Jim Zabek | Published: July 19, 2011 at 7:29 pm

A new steampunk miniatures game has hooked our gaming editor. Check out his initial take on Dystopian Wars.

Battleship Galaxies – Boardgame Review

Scott Krol | Published: July 15, 2011 at 3:57 pm

A 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 Review

Richard Martin | Published: July 11, 2011 at 12:26 pm

See 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 – Preview

Jim Zabek | Published: July 06, 2011 at 5:31 pm

A 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, 1759

Armchair General | Published: June 28, 2011 at 1:02 pm

This 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 – Interview

Richard Martin | Published: June 22, 2011 at 5:30 pm

Armchair 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 Review

Richard Martin | Published: June 17, 2011 at 3:49 pm

The outstanding TV series ‘Battlestar Galactica’ now has an equally great boardgame to match.

Age of Conan – Boardgame Review

Sean Stevenson | Published: June 15, 2011 at 11:01 am

Offering tactical depth and deep strategy, Age of Conan is about as good as boardgames get.

Summer Game Conventions

Armchair General | Published: June 06, 2011 at 10:04 am

A list of game conventions for summer 2011.

Arnhem ’44 The Operation Market Garden Boardgame – Boardgame Review

Scott Krol | Published: May 12, 2011 at 6:03 pm

Succeeding where most light wargames fail, Arnhem ’44 captures Operation Market Garden without too much overhead.

Sid Meier’s Civilization – Board Game Review

Christopher Beck | Published: May 04, 2011 at 10:11 am

Armchair 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, 1981

Armchair General | Published: May 03, 2011 at 4:13 pm

This 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 Review

Michael Peccolo | Published: April 22, 2011 at 11:11 am

The ‘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 Review

Sean Stevenson | Published: April 14, 2011 at 12:01 am

A 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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