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My top anticipated wargames of 2026
Whenever I begin drafting this particular article, I get genuinely excited. After all, who in our hobby doesn’t love news about new and upcoming titles? I find myself checking my pre-orders, browsi…
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I am sharing list of my top anticipated wargames of 2026. Check it out! ⬇️
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@gmtgames.bsky.social @fgradaille.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social @soundofdrumsgames.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social @jasondcmatthews.bsky.social
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Red Dust Rebellion takes the COIN series to the Mars. Below I am presenting the game in details plus provide some tips on playing particular factions. Enjoy!
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/02/01/s...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social @maudineormsby.bsky.social @3mbg.bsky.social
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February 2, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Red Dust Rebellion takes the COIN series to the Mars. Below I am presenting the game in details plus provide some tips on playing particular factions. Enjoy!
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/02/01/s...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social @maudineormsby.bsky.social @3mbg.bsky.social
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/02/01/s...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social @maudineormsby.bsky.social @3mbg.bsky.social
ICYM, I am resharing my list of top anticipated wargames of 2026. And what are yours?
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/24/m...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @fgradaille.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social @soundofdrumsgames.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social @jasondcmatthews.bsky.social
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/24/m...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @fgradaille.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social @soundofdrumsgames.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social @jasondcmatthews.bsky.social
My top anticipated wargames of 2026
Whenever I begin drafting this particular article, I get genuinely excited. After all, who in our hobby doesn’t love news about new and upcoming titles? I find myself checking my pre-orders, browsi…
theboardgameschronicle.com
January 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM
ICYM, I am resharing my list of top anticipated wargames of 2026. And what are yours?
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/24/m...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @fgradaille.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social @soundofdrumsgames.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social @jasondcmatthews.bsky.social
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/24/m...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @fgradaille.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social @soundofdrumsgames.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social @jasondcmatthews.bsky.social
The time has come to present the Top#1 Boardgames Chronicle Post of 2025. Review for one of my all-time favorite titles - Arcs: Conflict & Collapse in the Reach. Enjoy that material!
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/07/13/r...
@colewehrle.bsky.social @leder.games
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/07/13/r...
@colewehrle.bsky.social @leder.games
January 30, 2026 at 2:03 PM
The time has come to present the Top#1 Boardgames Chronicle Post of 2025. Review for one of my all-time favorite titles - Arcs: Conflict & Collapse in the Reach. Enjoy that material!
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/07/13/r...
@colewehrle.bsky.social @leder.games
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/07/13/r...
@colewehrle.bsky.social @leder.games
The runner-up for the Best Boardgames Chronicle Post of 2025 was interview about Seljuk: Byzantium Besieged, 1068-1071. Check out this insightful content!
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/11/16/i...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/11/16/i...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 2:03 PM
The runner-up for the Best Boardgames Chronicle Post of 2025 was interview about Seljuk: Byzantium Besieged, 1068-1071. Check out this insightful content!
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/11/16/i...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/11/16/i...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social
Time for another great material in our review of Top Five Boardgames Chronicle Blog Posts in 2025.
Number #3: That was a true blast for me last year - Burning Banners. Enjoy the REVIEW!
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/02/02/r...
#compassgames
Number #3: That was a true blast for me last year - Burning Banners. Enjoy the REVIEW!
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/02/02/r...
#compassgames
January 28, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Time for another great material in our review of Top Five Boardgames Chronicle Blog Posts in 2025.
Number #3: That was a true blast for me last year - Burning Banners. Enjoy the REVIEW!
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/02/02/r...
#compassgames
Number #3: That was a true blast for me last year - Burning Banners. Enjoy the REVIEW!
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/02/02/r...
#compassgames
We continue with Top Five blog articles published on The Boardgames Chronicle in 2025.
Number #4: Here we look at my biggest discovery of last year – Kingdom of Heaven and how it depicted the first crusade.
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/07/27/k...
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Number #4: Here we look at my biggest discovery of last year – Kingdom of Heaven and how it depicted the first crusade.
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/07/27/k...
@multimanpublishing.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 2:03 PM
We continue with Top Five blog articles published on The Boardgames Chronicle in 2025.
Number #4: Here we look at my biggest discovery of last year – Kingdom of Heaven and how it depicted the first crusade.
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/07/27/k...
@multimanpublishing.bsky.social
Number #4: Here we look at my biggest discovery of last year – Kingdom of Heaven and how it depicted the first crusade.
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/07/27/k...
@multimanpublishing.bsky.social
This week we present Top Five blog articles published on my blog in 2025. Number #5: We start with My top 3 Wargames… with Julius Caesar! A material long due - enjoy!
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/10/05/m...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/10/05/m...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social
January 26, 2026 at 2:01 PM
This week we present Top Five blog articles published on my blog in 2025. Number #5: We start with My top 3 Wargames… with Julius Caesar! A material long due - enjoy!
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/10/05/m...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/10/05/m...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social
I am sharing list of my top anticipated wargames of 2026. Check it out! ⬇️
theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/24/m...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @fgradaille.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social @soundofdrumsgames.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social @jasondcmatthews.bsky.social
theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/24/m...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @fgradaille.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social @soundofdrumsgames.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social @jasondcmatthews.bsky.social
My top anticipated wargames of 2026
Whenever I begin drafting this particular article, I get genuinely excited. After all, who in our hobby doesn’t love news about new and upcoming titles? I find myself checking my pre-orders, browsi…
theboardgameschronicle.com
January 24, 2026 at 3:29 PM
I am sharing list of my top anticipated wargames of 2026. Check it out! ⬇️
theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/24/m...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @fgradaille.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social @soundofdrumsgames.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social @jasondcmatthews.bsky.social
theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/24/m...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @fgradaille.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social @soundofdrumsgames.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social @jasondcmatthews.bsky.social
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That was probably one of the most epic and iconic plays of Paths of Glory so far for me. I played as Allies and @playersaidalex.bsky.social as Central Powers.
It started nicely, but then 1 overlooked Corp got my 8 RU armies!...
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That was probably one of the most epic and iconic plays of Paths of Glory so far for me. I played as Allies and @playersaidalex.bsky.social as Central Powers.
It started nicely, but then 1 overlooked Corp got my 8 RU armies!...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @ccxvii.bsky.social @tdraicer.bsky.social
January 23, 2026 at 6:17 PM
🧵(1/4)
That was probably one of the most epic and iconic plays of Paths of Glory so far for me. I played as Allies and @playersaidalex.bsky.social as Central Powers.
It started nicely, but then 1 overlooked Corp got my 8 RU armies!...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @ccxvii.bsky.social @tdraicer.bsky.social
That was probably one of the most epic and iconic plays of Paths of Glory so far for me. I played as Allies and @playersaidalex.bsky.social as Central Powers.
It started nicely, but then 1 overlooked Corp got my 8 RU armies!...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @ccxvii.bsky.social @tdraicer.bsky.social
Another great updated about Defiance in the latest GMT Monthly Update (here: mailchi.mp/78f66d9e548e...). We learn how the box will look like and can expect this game in 2026!
@gmtgames.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social
@gmtgames.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social
January 22, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Another great updated about Defiance in the latest GMT Monthly Update (here: mailchi.mp/78f66d9e548e...). We learn how the box will look like and can expect this game in 2026!
@gmtgames.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social
@gmtgames.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social
We just learned in the latest GMT Update (here: mailchi.mp/78f66d9e548e...) that we will get a new game designed by Matt Calkins (also responsible for Sekigahara & Charioteer) - Racket Games. He is known for creative and fun to play titles - can't wait to see new one!
@gmtgames.bsky.social
@gmtgames.bsky.social
January 22, 2026 at 3:36 PM
We just learned in the latest GMT Update (here: mailchi.mp/78f66d9e548e...) that we will get a new game designed by Matt Calkins (also responsible for Sekigahara & Charioteer) - Racket Games. He is known for creative and fun to play titles - can't wait to see new one!
@gmtgames.bsky.social
@gmtgames.bsky.social
We present today Merville Battery from Vincent Cooper, a design inspired by David Thompson's Valiant Defense series. This is going to be a very interesting solo game. Enjoy the interview!
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@djackthompson.bsky.social
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@djackthompson.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 3:28 PM
We present today Merville Battery from Vincent Cooper, a design inspired by David Thompson's Valiant Defense series. This is going to be a very interesting solo game. Enjoy the interview!
theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/21/i...
@djackthompson.bsky.social
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@djackthompson.bsky.social
I am presenting today some new titles which I played in 2025, which made good impressions on me. This is mix both of Euro and Wargames. Enjoy!
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/18/n...
@multimanpublishing.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social @nevagamepress.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/18/n...
@multimanpublishing.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social @nevagamepress.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social
January 18, 2026 at 3:51 PM
I am presenting today some new titles which I played in 2025, which made good impressions on me. This is mix both of Euro and Wargames. Enjoy!
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/18/n...
@multimanpublishing.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social @nevagamepress.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/18/n...
@multimanpublishing.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social @nevagamepress.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social
Let us do a deep dive into Punica: Rome vs Carthage from @phalanxgames.bsky.social. We shall present its components, explain the rules and run a playthrough. Enjoy! Link:
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January 16, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Let us do a deep dive into Punica: Rome vs Carthage from @phalanxgames.bsky.social. We shall present its components, explain the rules and run a playthrough. Enjoy! Link:
theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/16/s...
theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/16/s...
With great pleasure I am presenting today fifth installment in Levy & Campaign series - Seljuk! What a wonderful product - let us see what we are getting in the box!
theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/14/f...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social
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@gmtgames.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social
First look at Seljuk: Byzantium Besieged, 1068-1071 from GMT Games
I am a great admirer of Volko Ruhnke’s designs, and in particular of the Levy & Campaign system. With each new installment in the series, the close collaboration between the system’s creator an…
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January 14, 2026 at 4:36 PM
With great pleasure I am presenting today fifth installment in Levy & Campaign series - Seljuk! What a wonderful product - let us see what we are getting in the box!
theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/14/f...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social
theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/14/f...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social
These are some serious titles!
Here are my most anticipated historical board games to be released in 2026!
cliosboardgames.wordpress.com/2026/01/11/m...
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Most Anticipated Historical Board Games, 2026
Happy new year, everybody! I hope it will bring you much joy. I also hope it will bring you board games (which is basically the same thing). The question is, however: Which games? – Here are a few …
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January 12, 2026 at 6:57 PM
These are some serious titles!
We look today at how The Boardgames Chronicle fared in 2025 - some very interesting insights and discoveries to be shared. Enjoy the article!
LINK: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/11/t...
@whovian223.bsky.social @cliosboardgames.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social @cube4me.bsky.social
LINK: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/11/t...
@whovian223.bsky.social @cliosboardgames.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social @cube4me.bsky.social
January 11, 2026 at 4:25 PM
We look today at how The Boardgames Chronicle fared in 2025 - some very interesting insights and discoveries to be shared. Enjoy the article!
LINK: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/11/t...
@whovian223.bsky.social @cliosboardgames.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social @cube4me.bsky.social
LINK: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/11/t...
@whovian223.bsky.social @cliosboardgames.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social @cube4me.bsky.social
ICYM, we published unboxing video of the Combat Commander - 20th Anniversary Edition. Let us have a look at gorgeous components of this great game!
Link: www.patreon.com/posts/combat...
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@gmtgames.bsky.social
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January 10, 2026 at 7:08 PM
ICYM, we published unboxing video of the Combat Commander - 20th Anniversary Edition. Let us have a look at gorgeous components of this great game!
Link: www.patreon.com/posts/combat...
@gmtgames.bsky.social
Link: www.patreon.com/posts/combat...
@gmtgames.bsky.social
We present today A Very Civil Whist - wargame with an interesting combination of trick-tracking, area control and German Whist mechanics. Enjoy the material!
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/09/u...
@fredserval.bsky.social @phalanxgames.bsky.social
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@fredserval.bsky.social @phalanxgames.bsky.social
Unboxing & Overview for A Very Civil Whist from PHALANX
A Very Civil Whist, designed by Fred Serval and published by PHALANX, is a 2-player trick-taking wargame. It is set in the English Civil War, blending German Whist mechanics with area control on a …
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January 9, 2026 at 6:47 PM
We present today A Very Civil Whist - wargame with an interesting combination of trick-tracking, area control and German Whist mechanics. Enjoy the material!
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/09/u...
@fredserval.bsky.social @phalanxgames.bsky.social
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/09/u...
@fredserval.bsky.social @phalanxgames.bsky.social
Oh, that is a good news!
SNEAK PEEK 👀: I'm working on adding scenarios to my game Arete: The Battles of Alexander the Great. This one is a hypothetical battle between two identical full-strength Macedonian armies. Perfect for two human players to have a balanced game settle their differences. ⚔️
January 6, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Oh, that is a good news!
With a great pleasure I would like to share the answers to the Wargames Quiz as well as lucky winners of the Cube4Me Giveaway. Enjoy!
👉 LINK: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/06/a...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @ospreygames.bsky.social @phalanxgames.bsky.social @trzewik.bsky.social
👉 LINK: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/06/a...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @ospreygames.bsky.social @phalanxgames.bsky.social @trzewik.bsky.social
January 6, 2026 at 3:08 PM
With a great pleasure I would like to share the answers to the Wargames Quiz as well as lucky winners of the Cube4Me Giveaway. Enjoy!
👉 LINK: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/06/a...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @ospreygames.bsky.social @phalanxgames.bsky.social @trzewik.bsky.social
👉 LINK: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/06/a...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @ospreygames.bsky.social @phalanxgames.bsky.social @trzewik.bsky.social
Those two beauties arrived today - two great games from @nevawargames.bsky.social! If you would like to learn more on great solitaire game - Iwo Jima, Hell on Earth - please check this interview with its designer, Jose Neva:
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/02/23/i...
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/02/23/i...
January 5, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Those two beauties arrived today - two great games from @nevawargames.bsky.social! If you would like to learn more on great solitaire game - Iwo Jima, Hell on Earth - please check this interview with its designer, Jose Neva:
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/02/23/i...
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/02/23/i...
And so it ended - our New Year's family boardgames convention. I love stats so I took liberty of sharing some of them regarding this event. Enjoy!
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/05/%...
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/05/%...
January 5, 2026 at 3:40 PM
And so it ended - our New Year's family boardgames convention. I love stats so I took liberty of sharing some of them regarding this event. Enjoy!
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/05/%...
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/05/%...
Following example of fellow content creators like @playersaidblog.bsky.social, @whovian223.bsky.social or @cliosboardgames.bsky.social I am looking back at 2025 with regards to games played. All of this using great @bgstatsapp.bsky.social! Enjoy!
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/04/t...
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/04/t...
January 4, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Following example of fellow content creators like @playersaidblog.bsky.social, @whovian223.bsky.social or @cliosboardgames.bsky.social I am looking back at 2025 with regards to games played. All of this using great @bgstatsapp.bsky.social! Enjoy!
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/04/t...
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/04/t...
The last two days of our family New Year's boardgames convention were as intense as first part of event. We played some classics like Azul or Nova Luna, some new games like Habemus Papam or new edition of March of the Ants. But the biggest discovery was those Capibaras...
January 4, 2026 at 8:52 AM
The last two days of our family New Year's boardgames convention were as intense as first part of event. We played some classics like Azul or Nova Luna, some new games like Habemus Papam or new edition of March of the Ants. But the biggest discovery was those Capibaras...