Epic of the Peloponnesian War – Boardgame Review
Do spreadsheets and spears mix? Click to check out our thoughts on Epic of the Peloponnesian War.
Read MoreJutland, War in the North Sea and Baltic, 1914-1918 – Boardgame Review
Take to the high seas on your very own coffee table. Check out Larry's review of Jutland, War in the North Sea and Baltic, 1914 - 1918.
Read MoreLeyte Gulf: Second World War at Sea
Leyte Gulf is a huge game, covering the massive naval battles of 1944. The grand question is whether the hefty price is justified...
Bomb Alley – Boardgame Review
Any game worth its salt must beg frequent play and Bomb Alley is no exception.
Read MoreTears of The Dragon – Boardgame Review
This simple fantasy combat game may be that "something different" you are looking for. Dragons and fair maidens abound...
Read MoreRome at War: Fading Legions – Boardgame Review
Break out your legions in this tactical battle game from AP. The fate of an empire could hang in the balance.
Read MoreWar at Sea Preview
The call to general quarters will be issued early in 2007 as Axis and Allies Miniatures: War at Sea starts to streak through the water. The new miniatures game will be released in the first quarter of the New Year and includes 64 pre-painted plastic miniatures. A vast armada will be available to players, who will be able to deploy fighters, bombers, submarines, carriers, cruisers, destroyers and battleships. A variety of navy factions will also be available, including the United States, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom and Australia. Some of the most famous surface ships from World War II can be deployed, including the Bismark, the USS Enterprise, IJN Yamato, the USS Iowa and the HMAS Canberra. The starter set will include 9 miniatures, maps, dice, stat cards, island cards, casualty markers and rules. Booster packs will contain 5 minis and stat cards. Each unit will have a variety of special abilities and strengths. Very powerful pieces, like the Bismark and Iowa will have a high point cost. Both...
Read MorePax Romana – Boardgame Review
Explore the ancient Roman world as you build an empire in the critical years from 300BC to 50BC. There is no substitute for total victory!
Read MoreMemoir ’44 – Boardgame Review
Memoir '44 is a 2-player historical wargame covering the D-Day landings and the liberation of France.
Read MoreAxis and Allies Minis: Reserves
On Nov. 10, 45 exotic and experimental units will be released for the Axis and Allies miniatures game.
Read MoreWar Galley – Boardgame Review
War Galley is the seventh volume in the multi-award winning Great Battles of History (GBoH) series, but the first to venture entirely into the waters of the Mediterranean Sea. It is also the first historical boardgame published, in two decades, to address galley warfare.
Read MoreEast-side, West-side: Empire of the Sun – Boardgame Review
Johnny Wilson provides a handy playing aid for Empire of the Sun: The Pacific War 1941-45
Read MoreAirborne – Boardgame Review
Airborne (2006) is Avalanche Press's introductory game to its Panzer Grenadier Series of platoon – level combat in World War II.
Read MoreSavannah – Boardgame Review
The Battle of Savannah turned heavily on the fortunes of war (some of these to be delineated in the historical synopsis). By introducing a “random event†card deck, designer Mark Miklos and developer Andy Lewis, have transformed a relatively static siege battle into an intriguing challenge.
Read MoreFriedrich – Boardgame Review
It's time to take up arms and become Frederick the Great in this strategic level game of the Seven Years War in Europe. Will you also become a military legend?
Read MoreHornet Leader II – Boardgame Review
HLII constantly draws one into the role of commander by forcing the player to make difficult decisions managing missions and pilots.
Read MoreComing to the US – Top Trumps!
The British schoolboy favourite Top Trumps is coming to the USA in 2007 - but what is it? We find out.
Read MoreA Short Review of Axis and Allies Miniatures
As collectible games go, this one doesn't require a large investment, that is, if all you're looking for is a game.
Read MoreDown in Flames – Squadron Pack 1: Fighters – Card Game Review
If you are unfamiliar with Down in Flames, it is a unique game series which uses cards to portray WWII air combat.
Read MoreASL Starter Kit #2 – Boardgame Review
If a war game could ever get a reputation, it would likely be Advanced Squad Leader (ASL) for complexity – or at least the sheer volume of its rule book. MMP tries to simplify our lives --and the rules-- in this ASL starter kit.
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