The War Room
In Magnificent Style Now Available from Victory Point Games
Our friends at Victory Point Games have released the first in the new Death or Glory! series, In Magnificent Style! I’m also happy to announce the game is designed by our pal Hermann Luttmann – who will be attending...
Grognard Simulations Releases Death Ride Salerno – 16th Panzer Expansion
If you already own Death Ride Salerno, from Grognard Simulations, you’ll be happy to know there’s a new expansion available. The 16th Panzer Expansion is now available for order and is the the third addition to the ...
The Gaming Gang Extra Episode 38: John Kranz and ConsimWorld
If you play wargames, you certainly know the ConsimWorld website. CSW creator John Kranz joins me as we discuss the website, the upcoming ConsimWorld Expo, as well as the Fall release of The Hunters from Consim Press. Download ...
Samurai Battles Should Hit Stores Soon
In what looks to be an interesting wargame release, Zvezda has announced Samurai Battles would arrive at warehouses in the U.S. yesterday so that should mean we’ll be seeing the title on store shelves soon. Samurai Battle...
Shenandoah Studio Kickstarter Project for Battle of the Bulge App
Really good classic style wargames are hard to find on mobile devices (don’t even get me started on what’s out there for Android) but Shenandoah Studio is looking to change that. They currently have a Kickstarter pr...
WWI Bombers to Arrive May 7th
Ares Games has announced that the first wave of special WWI airplane packs for Wings of Glory will arrive at North American retailers on May 7th. Plus, there will be a Facebook contest to coincide with their release. Read on fo...
Free Thirty Years War Scenario from Saber’s Edge
A free Thirty Years War scenario is being offered for the Father Tilly miniatures rules, designed by Stephen Dane. Saber’s Edge brings gamers The Battle of Dessau Bridge, a PDF which includes a map, orders of battle, depl...
High Flying Dice Releases Blitzkrieg Undone
The sixth title in the Blitzkrieg line from High Flying Dice Games, Blitzkrieg Undone, is now available. Now is the time to game one of the first large scale tank battles of WWII across the Belgium landscape. Blitzkrieg Undone ...
The Times That Try Men’s Souls: Washington’s Crossing Reviewed
Game Name: Washington’s Crossing Publisher: Revolution Games Designer: Roger Miller Year: 2012 Players: 2 Ages: 15+ Playing Time: 6-10 Hours – No Joke! Genre: American Revolution Wargame Retail Price: $55.00 ($45.00...
Leuthen: Frederick’s Greatest Victory Now Available from VPG
Victory Point Games has released the first of its “Gold Banner” titles with Leuthen: Frederick’s Greatest Victory. The initial title in the new Drums & Muskets line, this Frank Chadwick design features all...
FFG Previews Fortress America
A classic returns as Fantasy Flight Games is bringing Fortress America back to gamers everywhere. Originally released by Milton Bradly back in 1986 the title has been long out of print and prestine copies garner top dollar on t...
Clash of Arms Unveils Amateurs, to Arms
The War of 1812 is the subject of the latest release from Clash of Arms Games with the new title Amateurs, to Arms. The entire 19th century conflict is simulated with a game time proposed as under three hours in this two player...
“Mr. Gorbachev, Tear Down This Wall!” – 1989: Dawn of Freedom Reviewed
Game Name: 1989: Dawn of Freedom Publisher: GMT Designer: Jason Matthews and Ted Torgerson Year: 2012 Players: 2 Ages: 15+ Playing Time: Two Hours Genre: Card driven game of geopolitics Retail Price: $67.00 Components On...
Terror in the Night: Bomber Command Reviewed
Game Name: Bomber Command Publisher: GMT Designer: Lee Brimmicombe-Wood Year: 2012 Players: 2 Ages: 15+ Playing Time: Two Hours Genre: WWII Aerial Bombing Wargame Retail Price: $67.00 Components One 8.5″ x 11″...
New Wings of Glory WW2 Game for iPad and iPhone
Ares Games announced today Wings of Glory will be coming to iPad and iPhone by the end of this year. What? No love for Android? Here’s the announcement: The aerial battles of Wings of Glory are going to fly new skies. Big...
Columbia Games to Give Wargamers a K.I.S.S.
What? You thought Columbia Games was going to give you a smacker on the lips? Hardly… K.I.S.S. is an upcoming squad level game of WWII combat currently set for release at the end of May. This two player game utilizes fog ...
Historical Wargames Episode Five Now Online
We always like to spread the word about other podcasts out there that would be of interest to our visitors and historicalwargames.org has their latest episode of The Historical Wargames Podcast available for download. Join Pat...
Axis and Allies 1941 Coming from Hasbro/Avalon Hill
It’s been a while since Hasbro released a new Axis and Allies board game (2008) and it looks as if we’ll be seeing an introductory version of the venerable wargame soon. Axis and Allies 1941 is being solicited as &#...
April Brings New French Units to Dystopian Wars
The newly introduced Republique of France receives new units to take to the sea, land, and air this April in Dystopian Wars. Spartan Games has revealed some sneak peeks at the forces that will soon be arriving at your FLGS alon...
Warlord Games Delivers New Persian Cavalry
The team at Warlord Games continues with their historical miniature releases with the latest: Persian Heavy Calvary. Gallop into your ancient opponents with a variety of figure selections. From Warlord: Persian nobility (azata)...
Battle of 4 Armies Expansion Available from VPG
Victory Point Games is expanding the world of the Battle of 4 Armies with The Battle is Joined. This expansion brings a new army to the fight, new action cards, as well as a new mechanic to include heroes in your forces. From V...
New Rusted Dice Podcast
The gentleman behind the now defunct Fantasards podcast have returned with a new show, focusing on strategy and conflict simulations, Rusted Dice. The program has a very laid back feel and when you listen, Mark and Tony give yo...
Rio Grande Will Reprint Friedrich
Rio Grande Games has announced a reprint of the Histogame 2011 edition of Friedrich! In this new 3rd edition, three to four players compete to complete objectives and lead their armies to attack their enemies. My understanding ...
Avalanche Press Panzer Grenadier Spring Sale on Now!
Avalanche Press is slashing prices on their entire line of Panzer Grenadier books and games so now is the time to save some serious green on 37 different releases! The prices start as low as $6.43 and top out at $43.oo for the ...
White Star Rising: Operation Cobra Now Shipping from Lock ‘n Load
A new expansion to the Lock ‘n Load Publishing title White Star Rising, part of the Nations at War series, is now shipping. I enjoyed WSR and you can catch my review here. This new expansion tackles more of the Allied bre...
Nuklear Winter ’68 Now Shipping!
A game that has been on Elliott’s and my radar for quite some time is finally available from Lock ‘n Load Publishing. The game is Nuklear Winter ’68, designed by Petre Tutunea, and the title brings an alternat...
Huzzah! 2012 May 4th – 6th
Pre-registration for Huzzah! 2012 is now open! Huzzah! has become one of New England’s premier historical miniature wargaming conventions and the 2012 convention is being held the weekend of May 4th, 5th and 6th. With over 70...
Line of Fire Issue 12 Available for Preorder
Our pal Mark Walker has sent along the latest info about all things Lock ‘n Load Publishing and the first piece is the announcement of the newest issue of Line of Fire Magazine #12 now being available. This issue even inc...
It’s Bombs Away with GMT’s Bomber Command
Now shipping from GMT is Bomber Command which covers the night bombing over the Reich from 1943-1945. The two player game, designed by Lee Brimmicombe-Wood, is fast playing and the scenarios should be completed in around two h...
A German U-Boat? In Chicago?
I took the family to the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago today, to see the opening of the new Mythbusters Exhibit attended by the entire Mythbusters gang themselves. We stopped by to see the U-505 Submarine that has ...
