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Flames of War at the Local Game Store

Jim Zabek | Published: November 22, 2011 at 4:31 pm

A new convert learns why the Flames of War miniatures games are so wildly popular – even when it’s his Tigers that are burning!

Axis & Allies War at Sea: Surface Action – Miniatures Game Review

Paul Glasser | Published: November 10, 2011 at 4:21 pm

The latest Axis & Allies War at Sea expansion, Surface Action, is a mixed bag. ArmchairGeneral.com’s Paul Glasser fills us in.

Military History Weekend, October 15 – 16

Media release | Published: September 02, 2011 at 8:50 am

Military History Weekend will be held October 15 – 16, 2011, in Williamsburg, Virginia, featuring seminars. games, and interactive historical experiences including an authentic World War II boot camp.

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.

Dystopian Wars – September Releases

Published: August 14, 2011 at 9:17 pm

The September releases for Dystopian Wars have been revealed and Armchair General has a first look!

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.

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.

Summer Game Conventions

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

A list of game conventions for summer 2011.

BattleTech 25th Anniversary Intro Box Set – Miniatures Game Review

Rod White | Published: March 25, 2011 at 5:49 pm

A new Introductory Box Set for Battletech is being released, and it delivers a lot of value for the money.

Axis and Allies: War at Sea, Set V – Miniatures Review

Paul Glasser | Published: January 24, 2011 at 10:31 am

New “what-if” scenarios make this a welcome addition to the Axis & Allies: War at Sea series.

Doctor Sinister at the Great Western LEGO Show

Gerald D. Swick | Published: October 11, 2010 at 6:53 pm

LEGO has come a long way from when children first used the snap-together blocks to make simple buildings, as proven by these photographs taken by the nefarious-but-lovable Doctor Sinister at the Great Western LEGO Show in Swindon, UK.

Axis & Allies War at Sea: Condition Zebra – Booster Set Review

Paul Glasser | Published: August 19, 2010 at 9:16 am

This review of Axis and Allies: War at Sea – Condition Zebra looks at the pluses and minuses in latest release in the collectible miniatures game series, praising some useful upgrades but citing a lack of depth.

Historicon 2010 Road Report

Gerald D. Swick | Published: July 29, 2010 at 11:52 am

A report with photos on Historicon 2010 and its first year at its new location, Valley Forge Convention Center.

National WWII Museum Looking for a Few Good Gamemasters

Published: July 15, 2010 at 11:44 am

Heat of Battle IV, a miniatures gaming convention held annually at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, is looking for gamemasters.

Duke Seifried – Last Hurrah at Historicon 2010

Gerald D. Swick | Published: June 28, 2010 at 10:47 am

Duke Seifried is a legend in miniatures gaming but also Renaissance Man whose resume includes work in television and advertising and playing some cool jazz music.

From the Front Lines of the New York International Toy Fair

Peter Suciu | Published: February 15, 2010 at 1:55 pm

Author Peter Suciu examines the latest trends in military toys as he reviews the 2010 New York International Toy Fair.

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