The Dirty Half Dozen Wargame Explorer Studios

Introducing The Dirty Half Dozen: Mordheim Meets World War Two

I am excited to announce that as of today, Wargame Explorer Studios has launched its first ever wargame, The Dirty Half Dozen. The game is a 6-on-6 skirmish commando game with the basic premise of "Mordheim meets World War Two". Download The Dirty Half Dozen Here What Is the Game Like? Squads: You can play…

The Dirty Half Dozen Diaries: Wargaming Design Vol 1: Flavor

When I started designing The Dirty Half Dozen, my Mordheim-Meets-WWII game that will be released in the next few months, flavor was the main driving force behind the design. For me, flavor behind a wargame is everything: if it has poor rules but good flavor then I can forgive a lot. If it has good…

January 22, 20240Comments

ByRobison Wells

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Starting Your First Bolt Action Army: Tips and Tricks for New Players

Introduction 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…

September 11, 20230Comments

ByRobison Wells

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Miniature Wargaming Strategy: 7 Key Points

Miniature wargaming strategy has engrossed audiences worldwide for its thrilling synthesis of tactical acuity and narrative depth. Yet beyond just being recreational and fun, it's also useful in understanding how actual military strategies have worked. Today we're going to look at one of the greatest military thinkers, Carl von Clausewitz, and see what he can…

July 18, 20230Comments

ByRobison Wells

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Miniature vs Video Game Wargaming: What’s Best?

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…

July 11, 20230Comments

ByRobison Wells

Bolt Action Historicals Warlord Games

Faction Focus: Bolt Action Armies of Great Britain

Buy From Amazon 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…

June 13, 20230Comments

ByRobison Wells

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The Best D-Day Games

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…

June 5, 20230Comments

ByRobison Wells

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In Defense of Historical Wargaming

So, we have to talk about this again... 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…

May 20, 20230Comments

ByRobison Wells

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The 7 Best Historical Miniature Wargames for Beginners

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…

May 6, 20230Comments

ByRobison Wells

Editorial Hobby and Paint

Tips For A Beginner in Miniature Wargaming

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…

April 5, 20230Comments

ByRobison Wells

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Introducing The Dirty Half Dozen: Mordheim Meets World War Two

The Dirty Half Dozen Diaries: Wargaming Design Vol 1: Flavor

Starting Your First Bolt Action Army: Tips and Tricks for New Players

Miniature Wargaming Strategy: 7 Key Points

Miniature vs Video Game Wargaming: What’s Best?

Faction Focus: Bolt Action Armies of Great Britain

The Best D-Day Games

In Defense of Historical Wargaming

The 7 Best Historical Miniature Wargames for Beginners

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