Jason Matthews
@jasondcmatthews.bsky.social
History Nerd, political junky, Hill rat and historical board game designer.
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More SDHistCon highlights. A Teach & Play session of Drachen, the upcoming recon series game centered on World War 1 Verdun, designed by @volko.bsky.social. Fascinating exploration of fog-of-war, intelligence, and hidden information.
#boardwargames #boardgames @gmtgames.bsky.social
#boardwargames #boardgames @gmtgames.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 AM
More SDHistCon highlights. A Teach & Play session of Drachen, the upcoming recon series game centered on World War 1 Verdun, designed by @volko.bsky.social. Fascinating exploration of fog-of-war, intelligence, and hidden information.
#boardwargames #boardgames @gmtgames.bsky.social
#boardwargames #boardgames @gmtgames.bsky.social
Remember, remember the 5th of November!
But not for some odd British version of Halloween. Because it’s Wargame Wednesday! Tonight at 6:00pm we’re joined by Jason Williams who will discuss his epic design on the Middle Ages, Swords and Sails.
Join us at Labyrinth tonight.
But not for some odd British version of Halloween. Because it’s Wargame Wednesday! Tonight at 6:00pm we’re joined by Jason Williams who will discuss his epic design on the Middle Ages, Swords and Sails.
Join us at Labyrinth tonight.
November 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Remember, remember the 5th of November!
But not for some odd British version of Halloween. Because it’s Wargame Wednesday! Tonight at 6:00pm we’re joined by Jason Williams who will discuss his epic design on the Middle Ages, Swords and Sails.
Join us at Labyrinth tonight.
But not for some odd British version of Halloween. Because it’s Wargame Wednesday! Tonight at 6:00pm we’re joined by Jason Williams who will discuss his epic design on the Middle Ages, Swords and Sails.
Join us at Labyrinth tonight.
Vote tomorrow and play Wednesday. Join us for the final Wargame Wednesday of 2025 with Jason Williams designer of the epic Swords & Sails. As always, we kick off at 6 with a question and answer session followed by a demo and open historical gaming. See you at Labyrinth on Capitol Hill.
November 3, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Vote tomorrow and play Wednesday. Join us for the final Wargame Wednesday of 2025 with Jason Williams designer of the epic Swords & Sails. As always, we kick off at 6 with a question and answer session followed by a demo and open historical gaming. See you at Labyrinth on Capitol Hill.
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If you would like to learn about great design by @jasondcmatthews.bsky.social & AnandaGupta - Imperial Struggle (via @gmtgames.bsky.social) - we created a video review. You will find there also some strategy tips there! Enjoy! ⬇️
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/03/30/i...
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/03/30/i...
November 1, 2025 at 1:48 PM
If you would like to learn about great design by @jasondcmatthews.bsky.social & AnandaGupta - Imperial Struggle (via @gmtgames.bsky.social) - we created a video review. You will find there also some strategy tips there! Enjoy! ⬇️
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/03/30/i...
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/03/30/i...
Fun conversation I participated in with the Dragoons on the history and future of wargaming in GAMA. armchairdragoons.com/podcast/s15e5/
armchairdragoons.com
October 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Fun conversation I participated in with the Dragoons on the history and future of wargaming in GAMA. armchairdragoons.com/podcast/s15e5/
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Germany’s parliament met only 20 times during the Nazis’ 12-year reign, and didn’t meet at all in the last 3 years. MAGA Mike Johnson is going after that record.
Mike Johnson has now had the House adjourned for 73 out of the last 85 days.
Epstein Shutdown.
Epstein Shutdown.
October 16, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Germany’s parliament met only 20 times during the Nazis’ 12-year reign, and didn’t meet at all in the last 3 years. MAGA Mike Johnson is going after that record.
Its amazing that just 5 years after Twilight Struggle was created, an international league spawned the globe with intense competition from all over the world. Join the ITSL for its 15th!!! Season.
Thanks to Tasos and the ITSL League for all their work! @gmtgames.bsky.social
Thanks to Tasos and the ITSL League for all their work! @gmtgames.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Its amazing that just 5 years after Twilight Struggle was created, an international league spawned the globe with intense competition from all over the world. Join the ITSL for its 15th!!! Season.
Thanks to Tasos and the ITSL League for all their work! @gmtgames.bsky.social
Thanks to Tasos and the ITSL League for all their work! @gmtgames.bsky.social
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Happy 250th Birthday to the greatest guarantor of Freedom of the Seas that there has ever been, the United States Navy.
October 14, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Happy 250th Birthday to the greatest guarantor of Freedom of the Seas that there has ever been, the United States Navy.
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If you want to register for Circle DC, now is the time to do it. We are going to send an email to our entire customer list (14000+ folks) that will include, among other discussions, a link to the registration at circledc.com. The dates are April 10-12, 2026. We only have 102 badges left.
October 9, 2025 at 11:54 PM
If you want to register for Circle DC, now is the time to do it. We are going to send an email to our entire customer list (14000+ folks) that will include, among other discussions, a link to the registration at circledc.com. The dates are April 10-12, 2026. We only have 102 badges left.
Very excited about this. Congrats to the whole team.
Chicago ‘68 has finally arrived, and the complete package is stunning. Congratulations to @yoyoni.bsky.social and @ronengoldstein.bsky.social! Nothing quite like the feeling of your first published game🎉
October 9, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Very excited about this. Congrats to the whole team.
Had a superb time this last weekend in Rochester NY representing the GAMA @gamaofficial.bsky.social Education Committee at the Board Game Academics conference. The conference was held at the Strong Museum of Play which was an absolutely magnificent venue.
October 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Had a superb time this last weekend in Rochester NY representing the GAMA @gamaofficial.bsky.social Education Committee at the Board Game Academics conference. The conference was held at the Strong Museum of Play which was an absolutely magnificent venue.
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Gov. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma, a Republican and the chairman of the National Governors Association, on Thursday criticized the deployment of Texas National Guard troops to Illinois as a violation of his beliefs in federalism and “states’ rights.”
Oklahoma’s Republican Governor Criticizes National Guard Deployment in Chicago
www.nytimes.com
October 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Gov. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma, a Republican and the chairman of the National Governors Association, on Thursday criticized the deployment of Texas National Guard troops to Illinois as a violation of his beliefs in federalism and “states’ rights.”
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🚨🚨🚨Chicago - NOW!🚨🚨🚨
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October 9, 2025 at 12:21 AM
🚨🚨🚨Chicago - NOW!🚨🚨🚨
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Michigan Avenue right now.
October 9, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Michigan Avenue right now.
Someone needs to check the weather in hell. Has it frozen over??? Here is an actually uplifting story about wargaming/wargamers.
Spalding Wargames Club putting mental health on the front line
Members of a wargaming club say the support they have been getting from the sessions are 'crucial'.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 9, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Someone needs to check the weather in hell. Has it frozen over??? Here is an actually uplifting story about wargaming/wargamers.
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I am genuinely excited about this project and you should be, too.
New Game Series – Art & System: Games for Expanded Play
Cmich Press announces the launch of a new series, Art and System: Games for Expanded Play, debuting on October 1st. Led by Tim Hutchings, this series aims to preserve impactful indie games and showcase innovative works. Featured titles…
Cmich Press announces the launch of a new series, Art and System: Games for Expanded Play, debuting on October 1st. Led by Tim Hutchings, this series aims to preserve impactful indie games and showcase innovative works. Featured titles…
New Game Series – Art & System: Games for Expanded Play
Cmich Press announces the launch of a new series, Art and System: Games for Expanded Play, debuting on October 1st. Led by Tim Hutchings, this series aims to preserve impactful indie games and showcase innovative works. Featured titles include Dog Eat Dog, Princess with a Cursed Sword, and The Mountain Witch.
cmichpress.com
October 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I am genuinely excited about this project and you should be, too.
The Federal Government may close but there is no stopping Wargame Wednesday! Joins us Labyrinth Games at 6:00 pm to preview the exciting IADs the Game (Integrated Air Defense System) by the husband and wife team Madonna & Ric Rebulanan! See you there!
September 30, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The Federal Government may close but there is no stopping Wargame Wednesday! Joins us Labyrinth Games at 6:00 pm to preview the exciting IADs the Game (Integrated Air Defense System) by the husband and wife team Madonna & Ric Rebulanan! See you there!
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The South Korean Ministry of Defense has awarded medals of merit to 11 officers for disobeying direct orders of superiors during the martial law fiasco, orders that they deemed to be contrary to the constitution and endangerment to democracy.
www.chosun.com/english/nati...
www.chosun.com/english/nati...
National Defense Ministry Honors 11 Soldiers for Refusing Illegal Orders
National Defense Ministry Honors 11 Soldiers for Refusing Illegal Orders Honored for rejecting illegal orders during martial law, Marine death probe
www.chosun.com
September 27, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The South Korean Ministry of Defense has awarded medals of merit to 11 officers for disobeying direct orders of superiors during the martial law fiasco, orders that they deemed to be contrary to the constitution and endangerment to democracy.
www.chosun.com/english/nati...
www.chosun.com/english/nati...
Hunh. I thought this was only for Protestants. Well, so long suckers.
September 23, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Hunh. I thought this was only for Protestants. Well, so long suckers.
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#OTD 45 years ago, the Iran-Iraq war began. Both countries exhausted themselves in the process of the war. (Image from #TwilightStruggle @jasondcmatthews.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social)
September 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM
#OTD 45 years ago, the Iran-Iraq war began. Both countries exhausted themselves in the process of the war. (Image from #TwilightStruggle @jasondcmatthews.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social)
Really engaging read on Hawaiian cultural preservation through the lens of their ancient board game,
Konane.
Konane.
They Tried to Snuff Out Hawaii's Native Board Game. Meet the Man Keeping It Alive
Kōnane was once a national pastime, played by peasants and rulers alike. Now John Kaʻohelauliʻi has made it his mission to bring it back.
www.rollingstone.com
September 22, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Really engaging read on Hawaiian cultural preservation through the lens of their ancient board game,
Konane.
Konane.
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France had strategic depth in the 18th century, juggling four theaters in the global struggle with Britain (image from #ImperialStruggle @jasondcmatthews.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social). The nascent USA had none. Read more about their alliance: cliosboardgames.wordpress.com/2025/09/07/t...
September 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM
France had strategic depth in the 18th century, juggling four theaters in the global struggle with Britain (image from #ImperialStruggle @jasondcmatthews.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social). The nascent USA had none. Read more about their alliance: cliosboardgames.wordpress.com/2025/09/07/t...
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This is the podcast episode that got Dan Thurot nominated for a games coverage award. Definitely worth a listen www.buzzsprout.com/265407/episo...
Space-Cast! #42. The Twilight Cardboard - Space-Biff! Space-Cast!
On today's Space-Cast!, we're joined by Pako Gradaille to discuss his recent board game Onoda, about the Imperial Japanese officer who continued to wage the Second World War for nearly thirty ye...
www.buzzsprout.com
September 12, 2025 at 8:08 AM
This is the podcast episode that got Dan Thurot nominated for a games coverage award. Definitely worth a listen www.buzzsprout.com/265407/episo...