Mark Herman
@markherman54.bsky.social
Professional Game Designer
Still lost, US allowed rampant corruption to give the win to the ARVN.
A fairly experienced Fire In The Lake team. @sdhistcon.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social @andrewbucholtz.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Still lost, US allowed rampant corruption to give the win to the ARVN.
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If you would like to learn about great design by @markherman54.bsky.social - Pacific War (published via @gmtgames.bsky.social) - we created a video review which goes into details of this grand game. Enjoy! ⬇️
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October 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM
If you would like to learn about great design by @markherman54.bsky.social - Pacific War (published via @gmtgames.bsky.social) - we created a video review which goes into details of this grand game. Enjoy! ⬇️
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/03/16/p...
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/03/16/p...
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We just published our Top 3 Games with… Julius Caesar! Hope you will get some great inspirations there! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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My top 3 Wargames… with Julius Caesar!
I am passionate about wargaming, a hobby deeply tied to my love for history. I have gained a wealth of knowledge from reading, watching, and analyzing historical events, particularly focusing on wh…
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October 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
We just published our Top 3 Games with… Julius Caesar! Hope you will get some great inspirations there! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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@gmtgames.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social
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Genius
Getting in an early session of Gettysburg with the little one. She likes the horsies.
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October 2, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Genius
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Last semester we had a Churchill day in the class, and here's the write up of why it works in the educational context.
Check out our latest InsideGMT article from Pijus Kruminas: "Churchill in the Classroom" @pijusk.bsky.social insidegmt.com/churchill-in...
Churchill in the Classroom
Last semester we started playing Churchill in our wargaming class at ISM University of Management and Economics in Vilnius, Lithuania. This article looks at how the game can contribute to the broad…
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September 30, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Last semester we had a Churchill day in the class, and here's the write up of why it works in the educational context.
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Check out our latest InsideGMT article from @cliosboardgames.bsky.social: "The War of Independence Through the Lens of Washington’s War, Liberty or Death, and Imperial Struggle" insidegmt.com/the-war-of-i...
The War of Independence Through the Lens of Washington’s War, Liberty or Death, and Imperial Struggle
After a somewhat longer break, we’re back with the American Revolution! We had concluded last time with the French entry into the war on the American side. Today, we’ll look at the cooperation betw…
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September 19, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Check out our latest InsideGMT article from @cliosboardgames.bsky.social: "The War of Independence Through the Lens of Washington’s War, Liberty or Death, and Imperial Struggle" insidegmt.com/the-war-of-i...
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The defeat at Yorktown eroded the parliamentary support of Lord North, British prime minister. When his government was toppled, the way for peace was open (image from #WashingtonsWar @markherman54.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social). Read more: cliosboardgames.wordpress.com/2025/09/07/t...
September 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The defeat at Yorktown eroded the parliamentary support of Lord North, British prime minister. When his government was toppled, the way for peace was open (image from #WashingtonsWar @markherman54.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social). Read more: cliosboardgames.wordpress.com/2025/09/07/t...
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Cornwallis’s bold southern campaigns brought a long-lost vigor back to the British efforts in North America… but they would not turn the Carolinas loyal to Britain (images from #WashingtonsWar @markherman54.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social). Read more: cliosboardgames.wordpress.com/2025/09/07/t...
September 14, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Cornwallis’s bold southern campaigns brought a long-lost vigor back to the British efforts in North America… but they would not turn the Carolinas loyal to Britain (images from #WashingtonsWar @markherman54.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social). Read more: cliosboardgames.wordpress.com/2025/09/07/t...
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@markherman54.bsky.social's keynote speech this morning at ConnectionsUK. My conclusions from his presentation: professional and commercial games have some differences, much in common, and lots to learn from each other.
September 11, 2025 at 10:52 AM
@markherman54.bsky.social's keynote speech this morning at ConnectionsUK. My conclusions from his presentation: professional and commercial games have some differences, much in common, and lots to learn from each other.
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Here’s the final post in my American Revolution series – with games by @jasondcmatthews.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social and others! cliosboardgames.wordpress.com/2025/09/07/t...
The War of Independence, 1778-1783 (American Revolution, #6)
After a somewhat longer break, we’re back with the American Revolution! We had concluded last time with the French entry into the war on the American side. Today, we’ll look at the cooperation betw…
cliosboardgames.wordpress.com
September 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Here’s the final post in my American Revolution series – with games by @jasondcmatthews.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social and others! cliosboardgames.wordpress.com/2025/09/07/t...
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WARGAME HISTORY
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C3i Magazine Nr 38
•Rodger B. MacGowan's Last Issue, Limited Print Run
NOW AT THE PRINTER!
• C3i Nr38 is slated to begin shipping in August 2025! Place your Pre-Order now to save your early-bird spot
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September 9, 2025 at 3:26 PM
WARGAME HISTORY
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@markherman54.bsky.social Churchill has been my go-to “I want to teach board game newbies a GMT game” game for years now. Everyone I’ve played it with says how easy it is to grasp the rules after going through just a single Conference. It’s an amazing design!
September 3, 2025 at 1:56 AM
@markherman54.bsky.social Churchill has been my go-to “I want to teach board game newbies a GMT game” game for years now. Everyone I’ve played it with says how easy it is to grasp the rules after going through just a single Conference. It’s an amazing design!
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over the Labor Day weekend I got to referee/Game Master a game of @gmtgames.bsky.social CHURCHILL by @markherman54.bsky.social using the Training Scenario (3 Conferences)
The Allies conquered Germany but were unable to meet the conditions for Japanese surrender. US ultimately emerged the winner
The Allies conquered Germany but were unable to meet the conditions for Japanese surrender. US ultimately emerged the winner
September 3, 2025 at 1:51 AM
over the Labor Day weekend I got to referee/Game Master a game of @gmtgames.bsky.social CHURCHILL by @markherman54.bsky.social using the Training Scenario (3 Conferences)
The Allies conquered Germany but were unable to meet the conditions for Japanese surrender. US ultimately emerged the winner
The Allies conquered Germany but were unable to meet the conditions for Japanese surrender. US ultimately emerged the winner
Badge 31 reporting for duty...
Circle DC 2026 will be held on April 10-12, 2026 here in lovely Washington, DC. The convention will be capped at 250 attendees and we have opened up badge registration this morning. tabletop.events/conventions/...
September 1, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Badge 31 reporting for duty...
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Streaming is back on Homo Ludens after a nice summer break! Tomorrow at 8pm French time, 2pm NY time, good old @markherman54.bsky.social will come on the show for a demo of his upcoming Army of the Potomac soon to be released by @gmtgames.bsky.social
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Mark Herman Teaches Army of the Potomac
YouTube video by Homo Ludens
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August 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Streaming is back on Homo Ludens after a nice summer break! Tomorrow at 8pm French time, 2pm NY time, good old @markherman54.bsky.social will come on the show for a demo of his upcoming Army of the Potomac soon to be released by @gmtgames.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/n3dh445...
www.youtube.com/live/n3dh445...
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In anticipation for Army of Potomac - second volume in @markherman54.bsky.social Civil War Heritage Series - let me share set of strategy & training materials for first installment - Rebel Fury! Enjoy that great game, link below 👇
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August 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
In anticipation for Army of Potomac - second volume in @markherman54.bsky.social Civil War Heritage Series - let me share set of strategy & training materials for first installment - Rebel Fury! Enjoy that great game, link below 👇
theboardgameschronicle.com/2024/09/07/s...
@gmtgames.bsky.social
theboardgameschronicle.com/2024/09/07/s...
@gmtgames.bsky.social
Many have asked me what is new in Army of the Potomac (GMT). This interview basically teaches you how to play the Army of the Potomac Campaign system.WBC 2025 | Mark Herman | The Players' Aid youtu.be/oEGpeQTw350?... via
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WBC 2025 | Mark Herman | The Players' Aid
YouTube video by The Players Aid
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August 14, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Many have asked me what is new in Army of the Potomac (GMT). This interview basically teaches you how to play the Army of the Potomac Campaign system.WBC 2025 | Mark Herman | The Players' Aid youtu.be/oEGpeQTw350?... via
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Here is a video where I discuss different map scales for portraying the Battle of Chickamauga in the American Civil War. youtu.be/Lb6WEo5ekSE?...
Portraying the American Civil War at different Map scales.
YouTube video by Mark Herman
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August 7, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Here is a video where I discuss different map scales for portraying the Battle of Chickamauga in the American Civil War. youtu.be/Lb6WEo5ekSE?...
Back from WBC more For the People. Opening cards with many US naval opportunities. Opened with strategy board Butler to Sabine city, CSA sent Price to TX. Red River (50/50 run guns) succeeds, Overseas agent event. War in West removes Concentration card, CSA Minor then USA minor.
August 7, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Back from WBC more For the People. Opening cards with many US naval opportunities. Opened with strategy board Butler to Sabine city, CSA sent Price to TX. Red River (50/50 run guns) succeeds, Overseas agent event. War in West removes Concentration card, CSA Minor then USA minor.
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I've been chipping away at Empire of the Sun, reading the rules before bed and watching Homo Luden's Teach & Play at the gym. The teach & play is outstanding! www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXMN...
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#boardwargames #boardgames @markherman54.bsky.social @fredserval.bsky.social
Empire of the Sun - Teach & Play with Designer Mark Herman
YouTube video by Homo Ludens
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July 31, 2025 at 5:42 PM
I've been chipping away at Empire of the Sun, reading the rules before bed and watching Homo Luden's Teach & Play at the gym. The teach & play is outstanding! www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXMN...
#boardwargames #boardgames @markherman54.bsky.social @fredserval.bsky.social
#boardwargames #boardgames @markherman54.bsky.social @fredserval.bsky.social
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Marines ashore at Guadalcanal!
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Empire of the Sun
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Empire of the Sun
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July 31, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Marines ashore at Guadalcanal!
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Empire of the Sun
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Empire of the Sun
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Nice photo, thanks for posting.
CSA leader @markherman54.bsky.social figuring out the best path of retreat. @gmtgames.bsky.social Army of the Potomac
August 3, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Nice photo, thanks for posting.
Excellent! I'm around if you still want to have me play Erasmus against you.
It’s time! Finally getting started with Empire of the Sun. Learning/solo game of the South Pacific scenario.
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July 28, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Excellent! I'm around if you still want to have me play Erasmus against you.
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The latest Monthly GMT Update (mailchi.mp/84f915266c93...) brings important news about the tribute to late Rodger B. MacGowan. New, final, limited edition C3i Magazine Issue #38 soon to be available with great content. Make sure to check!
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July 23, 2025 at 12:08 PM
The latest Monthly GMT Update (mailchi.mp/84f915266c93...) brings important news about the tribute to late Rodger B. MacGowan. New, final, limited edition C3i Magazine Issue #38 soon to be available with great content. Make sure to check!
@gmtgames.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social
@gmtgames.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social
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Helping a friend prepare for tournament play at WBC. My Brits had to do some heavy work but in the end, coming away victorious. @gmtgames.bsky.social & @markherman54.bsky.social Washington's War #boardgame
July 23, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Helping a friend prepare for tournament play at WBC. My Brits had to do some heavy work but in the end, coming away victorious. @gmtgames.bsky.social & @markherman54.bsky.social Washington's War #boardgame