Nils Johansson
@zweigefuhle.bsky.social
Artist 🠚 France.
Nerdissimo for paper simulations, History gaming and all things maps. #boardwargames
Bio + Art samples:
https://armchairdragoons.com/nilsj/
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameartist/51906/nils-johansson/linkeditems/boardgameartist
Nerdissimo for paper simulations, History gaming and all things maps. #boardwargames
Bio + Art samples:
https://armchairdragoons.com/nilsj/
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameartist/51906/nils-johansson/linkeditems/boardgameartist
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Nils Johansson
@zweigefuhle.bsky.social
· Nov 19
Cartography — Data visualization
Ongoing thread. A personal primer to cartographic approaches 🗾 and works 📚 underlying all my map projects and that go beyond our hobby's perennial dogma on functionality versus form.
"Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known."
— Carl Sagan.
⬇️
Ongoing thread. A personal primer to cartographic approaches 🗾 and works 📚 underlying all my map projects and that go beyond our hobby's perennial dogma on functionality versus form.
"Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known."
— Carl Sagan.
⬇️
Reposted by Nils Johansson
Here's the cover art for Brian Asklev's Baltic Empires. Gorgeous! @zweigefuhle.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social
September 20, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Here's the cover art for Brian Asklev's Baltic Empires. Gorgeous! @zweigefuhle.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social
Reposted by Nils Johansson
Next Saturday for @sdhistcon.bsky.social Second Front 2025, I will be hosting a panel about @snafustore.bsky.social with Oscar Olivier (head honcho) and artist extraordinaire @zweigefuhle.bsky.social. A 6-handed interview and we will showcase a few of SNAFU games.
tabletop.events/conventions/...
tabletop.events/conventions/...
June 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Next Saturday for @sdhistcon.bsky.social Second Front 2025, I will be hosting a panel about @snafustore.bsky.social with Oscar Olivier (head honcho) and artist extraordinaire @zweigefuhle.bsky.social. A 6-handed interview and we will showcase a few of SNAFU games.
tabletop.events/conventions/...
tabletop.events/conventions/...
Top 10 historical boardgames of 2024 as voted by the Homo Ludens community! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Here it is, for the first time this year the Homo Ludens community rewards the best historical games of last year! Featuring games by @gmtgames.bsky.social @soundofdrumsgames.bsky.social @ospreygames.bsky.social @vucasimulations.bsky.social and many more 😎
youtu.be/HxIu8JoWlDI
youtu.be/HxIu8JoWlDI
Best Historical Boardgames of 2024 - Golden Luddite Award
YouTube video by Homo Ludens
youtu.be
May 25, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Top 10 historical boardgames of 2024 as voted by the Homo Ludens community! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Reposted by Nils Johansson
Robin Hood just landed in Kyoto, about to rob the shogun...
May 10, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Robin Hood just landed in Kyoto, about to rob the shogun...
Reposted by Nils Johansson
And now we are playing @joedewhurst.bsky.social 4 player variant of Gest soon to be released by @gmtgames.bsky.social 😎
May 10, 2025 at 12:54 PM
And now we are playing @joedewhurst.bsky.social 4 player variant of Gest soon to be released by @gmtgames.bsky.social 😎
A few snippets from a very unexpected commission to work on a COIN game.
Total freedom to come up with a map for the next volume in the COIN Series: The Ōnin War, Muromachi Japan.
A game by Joe Dewhurst.
A tribute to Kisai Risshō (Hiroshige II).
@volko.bsky.social
@joedewhurst.bsky.social
Total freedom to come up with a map for the next volume in the COIN Series: The Ōnin War, Muromachi Japan.
A game by Joe Dewhurst.
A tribute to Kisai Risshō (Hiroshige II).
@volko.bsky.social
@joedewhurst.bsky.social
May 5, 2025 at 1:27 PM
A few snippets from a very unexpected commission to work on a COIN game.
Total freedom to come up with a map for the next volume in the COIN Series: The Ōnin War, Muromachi Japan.
A game by Joe Dewhurst.
A tribute to Kisai Risshō (Hiroshige II).
@volko.bsky.social
@joedewhurst.bsky.social
Total freedom to come up with a map for the next volume in the COIN Series: The Ōnin War, Muromachi Japan.
A game by Joe Dewhurst.
A tribute to Kisai Risshō (Hiroshige II).
@volko.bsky.social
@joedewhurst.bsky.social
Reposted by Nils Johansson
In 3 hours I'll be live with @6xwa.bsky.social to play his latest solo game, Operation Bøllebank. Amazing release from @snafustore.bsky.social, with dope art from @zweigefuhle.bsky.social, I have been looking forward to talk about this one.
youtube.com/live/cNAhnqu...
youtube.com/live/cNAhnqu...
March 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
In 3 hours I'll be live with @6xwa.bsky.social to play his latest solo game, Operation Bøllebank. Amazing release from @snafustore.bsky.social, with dope art from @zweigefuhle.bsky.social, I have been looking forward to talk about this one.
youtube.com/live/cNAhnqu...
youtube.com/live/cNAhnqu...
Reposted by Nils Johansson
We tried something new with the Homo Ludens community: have everyone collaborate to pick the 10 best historical games of last year. The top 3 will get a Golden Luddite, a prize rewarding excellence in historical game design.
Video coming soon 👀
Video coming soon 👀
March 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
We tried something new with the Homo Ludens community: have everyone collaborate to pick the 10 best historical games of last year. The top 3 will get a Golden Luddite, a prize rewarding excellence in historical game design.
Video coming soon 👀
Video coming soon 👀
The Christmas gift from my daughter.
One of wonderful aspects of loving in France is the unmitigated love you feel here for old books and vintage prints. There are second-hand/specialty booksellers almost everywhere.
The typefaces alone in this volume are absolutely gorgeous.
One of wonderful aspects of loving in France is the unmitigated love you feel here for old books and vintage prints. There are second-hand/specialty booksellers almost everywhere.
The typefaces alone in this volume are absolutely gorgeous.
December 29, 2024 at 3:27 PM
The Christmas gift from my daughter.
One of wonderful aspects of loving in France is the unmitigated love you feel here for old books and vintage prints. There are second-hand/specialty booksellers almost everywhere.
The typefaces alone in this volume are absolutely gorgeous.
One of wonderful aspects of loving in France is the unmitigated love you feel here for old books and vintage prints. There are second-hand/specialty booksellers almost everywhere.
The typefaces alone in this volume are absolutely gorgeous.
Outstanding support and encouragement from @playersaidblog.bsky.social for the the Old Northwest series by High Flying Dice Games. If anyone has pushed me to continue the series, it's really Grant and Alexander.
Special mention to @wetlir.bsky.social for all the help and additional research. 🎯
Special mention to @wetlir.bsky.social for all the help and additional research. 🎯
New game arrival day! Battles of the Old Northwest Series Volume VI: A Most Resolute Action, Fort Meigs, 1813 from High Flying Dice Games designed by Paul Rohrbaugh and illustrated by @zweigefuhle.bsky.social Beautiful game!
December 17, 2024 at 8:27 AM
Outstanding support and encouragement from @playersaidblog.bsky.social for the the Old Northwest series by High Flying Dice Games. If anyone has pushed me to continue the series, it's really Grant and Alexander.
Special mention to @wetlir.bsky.social for all the help and additional research. 🎯
Special mention to @wetlir.bsky.social for all the help and additional research. 🎯
There's a special quality to Stuart's insightful reviews that shines through, most likely the very enjoyable and personal musings as he comes to grips with Solitaire designs. A joy to read.
This took a while to come together, and is weirder than usual as a result: a joint review of Halls of Hegra by Petter Schanke Olsen/@tompetgames.bsky.social and Lanzerath Ridge by @djackthompson.bsky.social, @zweigefuhle.bsky.social
www.stuartellisgorman.com/blog/halls-of-hegra-and-lanzerath-ridge
www.stuartellisgorman.com/blog/halls-of-hegra-and-lanzerath-ridge
Halls of Hegra by Petter Schanke Olsen and Lanzerath Ridge by David Thompson and Nils Johansson — Stuart Ellis-Gorman
A double feature of two of the most widely praised solitaire wargames of the last few years. I have struggled to find a solitaire game I truly love, but I am not giving up hope. Will either of these g...
www.stuartellisgorman.com
December 16, 2024 at 7:28 AM
There's a special quality to Stuart's insightful reviews that shines through, most likely the very enjoyable and personal musings as he comes to grips with Solitaire designs. A joy to read.
The start of a new adventure with David. 🔥🔥🔥
That sweet, sweet feeling you get when you schedule a meeting with @zweigefuhle.bsky.social to discuss starting a new collaboration!
December 11, 2024 at 10:08 AM
The start of a new adventure with David. 🔥🔥🔥
These are fantastic. One music riddle every day. 👇
December 10, 2024 at 6:16 PM
These are fantastic. One music riddle every day. 👇
After Ohio, 1813 - back to the 16th century, woodcuts and Sea-monsters.
December 9, 2024 at 9:11 PM
After Ohio, 1813 - back to the 16th century, woodcuts and Sea-monsters.
Battles of the Old Northwest:
Vol. VI - 'A Most Resolute Action - Fort Meigs, 1813'.
Cover, a few counters and the Rules foldie.
#boardwargames #boardgames #art
Vol. VI - 'A Most Resolute Action - Fort Meigs, 1813'.
Cover, a few counters and the Rules foldie.
#boardwargames #boardgames #art
December 8, 2024 at 3:53 PM
Battles of the Old Northwest:
Vol. VI - 'A Most Resolute Action - Fort Meigs, 1813'.
Cover, a few counters and the Rules foldie.
#boardwargames #boardgames #art
Vol. VI - 'A Most Resolute Action - Fort Meigs, 1813'.
Cover, a few counters and the Rules foldie.
#boardwargames #boardgames #art
Battles of the Old Northwest:
Vol. VI - 'A Most Resolute Action - Fort Meigs, 1813'.
View of Fort Meigs and custom Card deck for the game.
#boardwargames
#boardgames
Vol. VI - 'A Most Resolute Action - Fort Meigs, 1813'.
View of Fort Meigs and custom Card deck for the game.
#boardwargames
#boardgames
December 7, 2024 at 2:08 AM
Battles of the Old Northwest:
Vol. VI - 'A Most Resolute Action - Fort Meigs, 1813'.
View of Fort Meigs and custom Card deck for the game.
#boardwargames
#boardgames
Vol. VI - 'A Most Resolute Action - Fort Meigs, 1813'.
View of Fort Meigs and custom Card deck for the game.
#boardwargames
#boardgames
After a long hiatus, the Battles of the Old Northwest are back with a new entry into the series:
Vol. VI - 'A Most Resolute Action - Fort Meigs, 1813'.
Game design by Paul Rohrbaugh.
This will go to the printers in a couple of days.
#boardwargames #boardgames
Vol. VI - 'A Most Resolute Action - Fort Meigs, 1813'.
Game design by Paul Rohrbaugh.
This will go to the printers in a couple of days.
#boardwargames #boardgames
December 4, 2024 at 10:26 PM
After a long hiatus, the Battles of the Old Northwest are back with a new entry into the series:
Vol. VI - 'A Most Resolute Action - Fort Meigs, 1813'.
Game design by Paul Rohrbaugh.
This will go to the printers in a couple of days.
#boardwargames #boardgames
Vol. VI - 'A Most Resolute Action - Fort Meigs, 1813'.
Game design by Paul Rohrbaugh.
This will go to the printers in a couple of days.
#boardwargames #boardgames
High drama on the road to Tango-2:
With the third episode, @letsplayhistory.bsky.social brings us to turn 11 in his ongoing playthrough of Operation Bøllebank.
A Solitaire game on the Danish peacekeepers in Bosnia, April 1994.
@snafustore.bsky.social
With the third episode, @letsplayhistory.bsky.social brings us to turn 11 in his ongoing playthrough of Operation Bøllebank.
A Solitaire game on the Danish peacekeepers in Bosnia, April 1994.
@snafustore.bsky.social
In April 1994, Danish Leopards rushed south from Tuzla to relief Swedish forces at outpost Tango-2 which were under fire by Bosnian Serbs. They ran into a night ambush.
Can we get through?
#wargaming #wargames #unprofor #peacekeeping #bosnianwar #norbat #soloboardgames
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Can we get through?
#wargaming #wargames #unprofor #peacekeeping #bosnianwar #norbat #soloboardgames
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Operation Bøllebank | Danish Leopards in Bosnia - YouTube
youtube.com
November 27, 2024 at 9:33 AM
High drama on the road to Tango-2:
With the third episode, @letsplayhistory.bsky.social brings us to turn 11 in his ongoing playthrough of Operation Bøllebank.
A Solitaire game on the Danish peacekeepers in Bosnia, April 1994.
@snafustore.bsky.social
With the third episode, @letsplayhistory.bsky.social brings us to turn 11 in his ongoing playthrough of Operation Bøllebank.
A Solitaire game on the Danish peacekeepers in Bosnia, April 1994.
@snafustore.bsky.social
Still available from Bonsai Games in Japan. 🙃
Berlin 1945 - Fall of the Reichstag.
Details of the game map.
Berlin 1945 - Fall of the Reichstag.
Details of the game map.
November 27, 2024 at 1:19 AM
Still available from Bonsai Games in Japan. 🙃
Berlin 1945 - Fall of the Reichstag.
Details of the game map.
Berlin 1945 - Fall of the Reichstag.
Details of the game map.
November 25, 2024 at 5:51 PM
A precise and very clear overview of the gameplay for Operation Bøllebank.
Note that the ease with which @esparver73.bsky.social handles those tweezers denotes 'grognard' status. 🎖️
Superb game play of our Operation Bollebank ->
youtu.be/M_WJbyytX8A?...
youtu.be/M_WJbyytX8A?...
Com jugar a Bøllebank
YouTube video by esparver73
youtu.be
November 24, 2024 at 11:23 PM
A precise and very clear overview of the gameplay for Operation Bøllebank.
Note that the ease with which @esparver73.bsky.social handles those tweezers denotes 'grognard' status. 🎖️
Bogged down, for the past few days, in the minutiae of rules editing. Always an ambivalent moment, no?You don't advance on *anything* else as your thoughts are constantly wrapped around modifications and cross-referencing rules sections. But somehow, I sleep better than on most days. 🤪
November 24, 2024 at 9:16 PM
Bogged down, for the past few days, in the minutiae of rules editing. Always an ambivalent moment, no?You don't advance on *anything* else as your thoughts are constantly wrapped around modifications and cross-referencing rules sections. But somehow, I sleep better than on most days. 🤪
Reposted by Nils Johansson
The illustrator of Onoda is @javi_decastro. Share if you like it 😍 and back the project 👉🏾 gamefound.com/en/projects/sa…
November 20, 2024 at 6:17 PM
The illustrator of Onoda is @javi_decastro. Share if you like it 😍 and back the project 👉🏾 gamefound.com/en/projects/sa…
#proofofcat
These guys are platinum flyers and have been bringing joy to our family for the past 12 years. From Melbourne to Hong Kong and now living the grand life in Paris.
These guys are platinum flyers and have been bringing joy to our family for the past 12 years. From Melbourne to Hong Kong and now living the grand life in Paris.
November 20, 2024 at 10:19 PM
#proofofcat
These guys are platinum flyers and have been bringing joy to our family for the past 12 years. From Melbourne to Hong Kong and now living the grand life in Paris.
These guys are platinum flyers and have been bringing joy to our family for the past 12 years. From Melbourne to Hong Kong and now living the grand life in Paris.
Probably the most enjoyable resource running in the background or, in my case, on a second screen, while working on maps or on game projects.
Georgetown University Wargaming Society's webinar series:
www.youtube.com/@georgetownu...
Georgetown University Wargaming Society's webinar series:
www.youtube.com/@georgetownu...
Georgetown University Wargaming Society
The Georgetown University Wargaming Society (GUWS) was founded in 2020 to provide a fun environment for hobby gamers, professional wargamers, and those new to wargaming with opportunities to play game...
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2024 at 6:31 PM
Probably the most enjoyable resource running in the background or, in my case, on a second screen, while working on maps or on game projects.
Georgetown University Wargaming Society's webinar series:
www.youtube.com/@georgetownu...
Georgetown University Wargaming Society's webinar series:
www.youtube.com/@georgetownu...