Let's Talk War: From Miniatures to Video Game Wargaming
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…
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…
Are you beginner in miniature wargaming? If you're looking for a hobby that combines strategy, creativity, and a love for miniatures, then miniature wargaming might just be the perfect hobby for you.
What Is Miniature Wargaming?
Miniature wargaming is a tabletop game where players use miniature figures to represent soldiers, vehicles, and other elements of…
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…
When it comes to picking the 20 best miniature wargames, there are a lot of factors to consider, including lore, gameplay, aesthetics, history, and community. In an effort to keep this article brief I’m not going to break down every one of these by every category, but I am going to keep them all in…
On this Independence Day, I thought that it would be appropriate to review the game that recreates The American War of Independence, or The Revolutionary War, depending on who you're talking to--a Black Powder review. This is a game that I got into a long time ago, but which has taken me an equally long…
Ever since I read Bernard Cornwell's Waterloo, the crowning achievement of his Sharpe's Rifles series, I have been absolutely fascinated with this battle. There is so much intrigue, so many mistakes, so many genius moves. The Napoleonic Era was truly epic (no pun intended) in its military magnificence. It's almost hard NOT to over-romanticize the…
A Review of Sludge War, by Sean Sutter at Metal King Studio
Gameplay: 7/10
Lore: 7/10
Hobby: 9/10
Sludge War is a fantasy wargame set in the age of black powder, and it is a gritty, gory delight. The gameplay is easy enough that the rules can be grasped in minutes (and summed up on one sheet of…