In Memoriam – John Hill, 1945-2015, Designer of ‘Squad Leader’
John Hill, best known for designing Avalon Hill's groundbreaking "Squad Leader" game, died on January 12, 2015.
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What Went Wrong: The Battle of Ap Bac – Boardgame Review
"What Went Wrong: The Battle of Ap Bac" covers a usually ignored but Vietnam War significant battle. Simple mechanics make this game easy to learn and quick-playing and reflect the fluid nature of the battle.
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Panzer Expansion 3: Drive to the Rhine – Boardgame Review
"Panzer Expansion 3: Drive to the Rhine" takes James M. Day's "Panzer" boardgames to the Western Front, introducing American, British and new German counters.
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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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1775: Rebellion – The American Revolution – Boardgame Review
"1775: Rebellion - The American Revolution" from Academy Games uses cards for events and movements but resolves combat with special dice. This 2-4 player game is likely to become a classic.
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