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Boardgame Reviews CDG 55 – Spanish Blue Division in Russia, 1943Armchair General | Published: February 26, 2013 at 10:19 amThis is the solution to the Combat Decision Game “Spanish Blue Division in Russia, 1943” that was presented in the March 2013 issue of Armchair General® magazine. Saints in Armor – Boardgame ReviewPatrick Baker | Published: February 22, 2013 at 11:55 am“Saints in Armor,” a GMT boardgame covering six battles of the 30 Years War, is not for beginners or the casual player, but experienced gamers will find it delivers an involving and satisfying experience. 1812 – The Invasion of Canada – Boardgame ReviewRick Martin | Published: February 11, 2013 at 6:34 pm“1812 The Invasion of Canada” is an easy-to-learn boardgame with strategic depth. It is the first in Academy Games’ new “Birth of American” series. Gaming in the World of J.R.R. Tolkien – An Overview from Middle EarthSean Stevenson | Published: January 30, 2013 at 12:27 pmSince the 1970s, a multitude of games have been based on “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings,” the novels of J.R.R. Tolkien. This extensive overview covers the good, the bad and the ugly in 40 years of Tolkien-themed games. Wings of Glory World War 2 Miniatures Game – The Bombers Arrive!Rick Martin | Published: January 18, 2013 at 7:25 pmAt last, medium-level bombers make their appearance in the “Wings of Glory World War 2″ miniatures and card game. First up are variants of the B25 Mitchell and the He-111 Heinkel. Bloody Hell – Boardgame ReviewRick Martin | Published: January 08, 2013 at 7:14 pmThe boardgame “Bloody Hell” covers two British and Canadian operations during the attempt to break out of Normandy in July 1944 and is “a bloody impressive game.” CDG 54 – Confederate Guerrilla Attack, 1863Armchair General | Published: January 02, 2013 at 1:25 pmThis is the solution to the Combat Decision Game “Confederate Guerrilla Attack, 1863” that was presented in the January 2013 issue of Armchair General® magazine. Game Designer James Day – Armchair General InterviewRick Martin | Published: December 29, 2012 at 11:38 amRenowned game designer James M. Day, in an exclusive “Armchair General” interview, talks about “Panzer,” “88,” “Gunship,” and many of his other designs. Raid and Riposte – Boardgame ReviewPatrick Baker | Published: December 14, 2012 at 11:58 am“Raid and Riposte” is a good, old-fashioned, quick-playing but intense boardgame, based on a hypothetical USSR vs. NATO showdown in 1985. Crown of Roses – Boardgame ReviewSean Stevenson | Published: December 10, 2012 at 7:43 pm‘Crown Of Roses’ is a blend of strategic wargame and political game. It is a fine simulation of the period of the War of the Roses. Thunderbolt – Apache Leader: Boardgame ReviewRick Martin | Published: December 06, 2012 at 5:56 pmThe boardgame ‘Thunderbolt – Apache Leader’ focuses on the modern air war environment but with a twist – its main focus is on ground attack. It is a solitaire game but can be used as a multiplayer. Fortress America – Boardgame ReviewSean Stevenson | Published: November 29, 2012 at 11:12 amThe boardgame ‘Fortress America’ is back, with most of what made it a classic still intact, plus some new rules and playing pieces. Instead of an all-night marathon, the game is now a 10-turn sprint to control cities. Wings of Glory: World War I Rules and Accessories Pack – Miniatures Game ReviewRick Martin | Published: November 27, 2012 at 6:58 pm‘Wings of Glory – World War I Rules and Accessories Pack’ combines the rules that had been spread across three ‘Wings of War’ rules sets and provides optional rules for tracking pilot performance over a campaign. No model aircraft are included, however. Wings of Glory: World War I Fighter and Bomber Packs – Miniatures ReviewRick Martin | Published: November 27, 2012 at 6:06 pmA review of the initial offerings of early war fighter packs and bomber packs for ‘Wings of Glory – World War I.’ Samurai Battles – Boardgame ReviewRick Martin | Published: November 07, 2012 at 2:40 pm‘Samurai Battles’ board game is an instant classic. Actually two games in one, it comes with 122 snap-together models, Konstantin Krivenko’s ‘Art of Tactics’ rules, and Richard Borg’s ‘Commands and Colors’ rules. CDG 53 – Battle of Kohima, 1944Armchair General | Published: October 29, 2012 at 10:53 amThis is the solution to the Combat Decision Game “Battle of Kohima, 1944” that was presented in the November 2012 issue of Armchair General® magazine. |
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