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The world of miniature wargaming is vast, intricate, and endlessly fascinating, and at its heart lies games like Bolt Action. Set against the backdrop of World War II, Bolt Action allows players to recreate historic battles, devise their own skirmishes, and delve deep into the tactical intricacies of warfare from the period. But beyond…
Even though this website seems to spend an awful lot of time talking about sci-fi and fantasy, I am a historical wargaming enthusiast at heart. It was recreating battles in Vietnam thirty five years ago as a kid in my garage that drew me into wargaming. And so I'm always drawn to a good historical.…
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Warhammer 40k
Ever led a bunch of Tomb Kings into a "Warhammer Fantasy" clash, or took command of a hardcore squad of Space Marines in "Warhammer 40k"? Yup, that's miniature wargaming for you, all thanks to the guys at Games Workshop. But, have you ever pondered how…
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The Bolt Action: Armies of Great Britain book shows how different World War Two was on the other side of the pond. (I'm from America, and things look different in our history books.) It's also important to note that the creators of Bolt Action, Warlord Games, are from Great Britain, so there's no…
Introduction
The D-Day invasion of Normandy is one of the most pivotal events in world history, signaling a turning point in World War II and shaping the course of the 20th century. For this reason, it has captivated the minds of history enthusiasts, war historians, and wargamers for decades. In this post, we'll explore some…
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Historical wargaming is a captivating hobby that allows enthusiasts to recreate historical battles using miniature figures, terrain, and rulesets. While it has faced some criticisms and controversies, there are numerous aspects of historical wargaming that deserve recognition and appreciation.
Historical wargaming has come to the main attention…
Historical miniature wargaming is a type of tabletop gaming that simulates military conflicts from history using miniature models and terrain, but it can be intimidating--what are the best historical miniature wargames for beginners?
Players command armies or factions and maneuver their forces to engage in battles against other players. The games can range from…
We've talked before about why Warhammer is so expensive, and we've talked about how to wargame on a budget, but today I want to look at Warhammer compared to other wargames and see how it holds up. I got interested in this topic for two reasons: first, because someone was remarking on how expensive model-for-model…
On this website it's no secret that we talk a lot about Games Workshop, but what about wargames that aren't from Games Workshop? There's Warhammer 40k on the left hand side of the scroll, and Games Workshop just below the fold.
And make no mistake--I absolutely love a lot of the Games Workshop games. While…
If you're like me, looking for the best WWII audiobooks for wargamers can be quite a task. There has been SO MUCH written about this massive world war that it's hard to sift through the many (often wonderful) books and find the ones that stand out from a wargaming perspective. Sure, there is plenty of…