Fleet Commander Nimitz – Boardgame Review
‘Fleet Commander Nimitz’ is a solitaire boardgame of the naval war in the Pacific.
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Articles by Scott R. Krol
Gauntlet – Boardgame Review
“Gauntlet” from High Flying Dice Games covers a worthy topic, Operation Pedestal, the British naval relief of Malta, but a rulebook in desperate need of editing keeps the game from being as worthy as its subject.
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Pax Baltica – Boardgame Review
“Pax Baltica” is a block wargame on a usually ignored topic, the Great Northern War fought primarily between Sweden and Russia, 1700-21. Turns play quickly, and the number of actions each side can take are based on die rolls.
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BCT Command: Kandahar – Boardgame Review
“BCT: Kandahar” is a game that does an excellent job of representing the confusion of modern warfare, as nation states take on loose groups of opposition forces, with a number of unique design features.
Read MorePhantom Leader: Vietnam Air War Solitaire Game – Boardgame Review
“Phantom Leader: The Vietnam Air War Solitaire Strategy Game” has players choosing aircraft, pilots and weapons for strikes against communist targets. Pilot skills improve with experience.
Read MoreBattleship Galaxies – Boardgame Review
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.
Read MoreArnhem ’44 The Operation Market Garden Boardgame – Boardgame Review
Succeeding where most light wargames fail, Arnhem ’44 captures Operation Market Garden without too much overhead.
Read MoreDungeons & Dragons: Wrath of Ashardalon – Board Game Review
With the right group, and the right scenarios, Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of Ashardalon makes for a pleasant evening.
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