The Boardgames Chronicle
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Huge news for all Commands & Colors fans in the recent @gmtgames.bsky.social Monthly Update (see here: mailchi.mp/6cffdc0345cf...). Practically whole Napoleonics will be reprinted in two, combined sets. Great to see the series still supported!
December 19, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Huge news for all Commands & Colors fans in the recent @gmtgames.bsky.social Monthly Update (see here: mailchi.mp/6cffdc0345cf...). Practically whole Napoleonics will be reprinted in two, combined sets. Great to see the series still supported!
We are getting even more sneak previews for Costal Watchers in latest @gmtgames.bsky.social Monthly Update (see here: mailchi.mp/6cffdc0345cf...). That game by @volko.bsky.social is one of my top anticipated wargames of 2026!
December 19, 2025 at 12:28 PM
We are getting even more sneak previews for Costal Watchers in latest @gmtgames.bsky.social Monthly Update (see here: mailchi.mp/6cffdc0345cf...). That game by @volko.bsky.social is one of my top anticipated wargames of 2026!
(2/2) When Sultan got back home for provender, both Emir of Arran and Arisighi were caught unawares (second deliberately, as treachery card was in play) and killed. Tense game till last moment, only 4-3 for Romans. We are looking forward to further games!
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December 16, 2025 at 11:29 PM
(2/2) When Sultan got back home for provender, both Emir of Arran and Arisighi were caught unawares (second deliberately, as treachery card was in play) and killed. Tense game till last moment, only 4-3 for Romans. We are looking forward to further games!
@gmtgames.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social
@gmtgames.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social
(1/2) First game of Seljuk, Year of Treacherous Ambition (1170 AD) Fun to play new game in Levy & Campaign series!
Manbij was conquered on first roll (1 was required on 1d6 sigh!) Arp Arslan was ravaging while Romans were trying to survive...
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Manbij was conquered on first roll (1 was required on 1d6 sigh!) Arp Arslan was ravaging while Romans were trying to survive...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social
December 16, 2025 at 11:29 PM
(1/2) First game of Seljuk, Year of Treacherous Ambition (1170 AD) Fun to play new game in Levy & Campaign series!
Manbij was conquered on first roll (1 was required on 1d6 sigh!) Arp Arslan was ravaging while Romans were trying to survive...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social
Manbij was conquered on first roll (1 was required on 1d6 sigh!) Arp Arslan was ravaging while Romans were trying to survive...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social
We review today Fields of Fire: Deluxe Edition - one of the finest solitaire wargames published to date. Why do we appreciate it so much? Let us check!
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/12/14/r...
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Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/12/14/r...
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December 14, 2025 at 2:11 PM
We review today Fields of Fire: Deluxe Edition - one of the finest solitaire wargames published to date. Why do we appreciate it so much? Let us check!
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/12/14/r...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @benhull.bsky.social
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/12/14/r...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @benhull.bsky.social
We continue our epic journey with all Kingdom of Heaven scenarios - this time with probably most exciting one, Third Crusade featuring Barbarossa, Richard the Lionheart and Saladin. Enjoy picture-rich session report!
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/12/10/k...
@multimanpublishing.bsky.social
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/12/10/k...
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December 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
We continue our epic journey with all Kingdom of Heaven scenarios - this time with probably most exciting one, Third Crusade featuring Barbarossa, Richard the Lionheart and Saladin. Enjoy picture-rich session report!
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/12/10/k...
@multimanpublishing.bsky.social
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/12/10/k...
@multimanpublishing.bsky.social
Soloing Poland'39 (youtu.be/MyfztVSX4CQ) from Trafalgar Editions. An interesting strategic-level look at the joint invasion of Poland in 1939 by Germany & USRR. The game comes with several scenarios, variants & with optional rules giving pretty decent replayability. More soon!
December 4, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Soloing Poland'39 (youtu.be/MyfztVSX4CQ) from Trafalgar Editions. An interesting strategic-level look at the joint invasion of Poland in 1939 by Germany & USRR. The game comes with several scenarios, variants & with optional rules giving pretty decent replayability. More soon!
Today we present Rhode Island 1778 - one of the Battles of American Revolution series games. We discuss the game rules, components and victory conditions. Hope you will enjoy it! 👇
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December 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Today we present Rhode Island 1778 - one of the Battles of American Revolution series games. We discuss the game rules, components and victory conditions. Hope you will enjoy it! 👇
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@gmtgames.bsky.social
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@gmtgames.bsky.social
I am pleased to share new @cube4me.bsky.social sets as well as the Black Friday promotions which come with them. Check them out!
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/11/28/b...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @fgradaille.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social
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November 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I am pleased to share new @cube4me.bsky.social sets as well as the Black Friday promotions which come with them. Check them out!
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/11/28/b...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @fgradaille.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social
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Enjoy my interview with Clint Warren-Davey, designer of Reformation: Fire and Faith from Neva Wargames!
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November 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Enjoy my interview with Clint Warren-Davey, designer of Reformation: Fire and Faith from Neva Wargames!
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/11/26/i...
@nevawargames.bsky.social
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@nevawargames.bsky.social
(3/3) Another great aspect are alliances, modifying the victory conditions. The game plays beautifully and is enjoyable – for a prototype, we had remarkably few questions or issues.
Anyone interested will find more info here:
gamefound.com/pl/projects/...
I highly recommend it!
Anyone interested will find more info here:
gamefound.com/pl/projects/...
I highly recommend it!
November 26, 2025 at 5:12 PM
(3/3) Another great aspect are alliances, modifying the victory conditions. The game plays beautifully and is enjoyable – for a prototype, we had remarkably few questions or issues.
Anyone interested will find more info here:
gamefound.com/pl/projects/...
I highly recommend it!
Anyone interested will find more info here:
gamefound.com/pl/projects/...
I highly recommend it!
(2/2) Besides the map-wide scramble to capture the most cities and villages, there are neutral units, and they can be a lot of fun and challenge. Another interesting element is sowing unrest, which can seriously threaten the rear areas that seem safe.
November 26, 2025 at 5:12 PM
(2/2) Besides the map-wide scramble to capture the most cities and villages, there are neutral units, and they can be a lot of fun and challenge. Another interesting element is sowing unrest, which can seriously threaten the rear areas that seem safe.
(1/3) Vampire Lords (gamefound.com/pl/projects/...) is an area control game. Each player controls a different Lord, distinguished by their abilities & action cards. Cards can be played as army/vampire movements or events. We can also "burn" cards to trigger one-time, powerful actions.
November 26, 2025 at 5:12 PM
(1/3) Vampire Lords (gamefound.com/pl/projects/...) is an area control game. Each player controls a different Lord, distinguished by their abilities & action cards. Cards can be played as army/vampire movements or events. We can also "burn" cards to trigger one-time, powerful actions.
ICYM, in the below article I am guiding you through various interesting sources on Crusades topic. We will look into great games, books, movies and even... songs! Enjoy! 👇
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/09/07/m...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @multimanpublishing.bsky.social @wargameds.bsky.social
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November 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
ICYM, in the below article I am guiding you through various interesting sources on Crusades topic. We will look into great games, books, movies and even... songs! Enjoy! 👇
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/09/07/m...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @multimanpublishing.bsky.social @wargameds.bsky.social
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/09/07/m...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @multimanpublishing.bsky.social @wargameds.bsky.social
The just released GMT Update (mailchi.mp/4c11e032e5af...) brings a massive 48(!) individual game updates as well as some cool preview of the graphics for titles I am really looking forward too. Make sure to check!
@gmtgames.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social @joedewhurst.bsky.social
@gmtgames.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social @joedewhurst.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The just released GMT Update (mailchi.mp/4c11e032e5af...) brings a massive 48(!) individual game updates as well as some cool preview of the graphics for titles I am really looking forward too. Make sure to check!
@gmtgames.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social @joedewhurst.bsky.social
@gmtgames.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social @joedewhurst.bsky.social
Undaunted series game, focusing mainly on the card-play aspect of this system? That is exactly Burnt Moon, a small game from @ospreygames.bsky.social, designed by @djackthompson.bsky.social & @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social.
Let us learn more about it! 👇
youtu.be/kDqXZy9O-aw
Let us learn more about it! 👇
youtu.be/kDqXZy9O-aw
November 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Undaunted series game, focusing mainly on the card-play aspect of this system? That is exactly Burnt Moon, a small game from @ospreygames.bsky.social, designed by @djackthompson.bsky.social & @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social.
Let us learn more about it! 👇
youtu.be/kDqXZy9O-aw
Let us learn more about it! 👇
youtu.be/kDqXZy9O-aw
(5/5) Then we continued with serious stuff - Republic's Struggle. Cool clone of Twilight Struggle, depicting the Spanish Civil War. We played four turns and will test again for sure!
That concluded the event for me - what a great way to spend Saturday!
That concluded the event for me - what a great way to spend Saturday!
November 15, 2025 at 8:53 PM
(5/5) Then we continued with serious stuff - Republic's Struggle. Cool clone of Twilight Struggle, depicting the Spanish Civil War. We played four turns and will test again for sure!
That concluded the event for me - what a great way to spend Saturday!
That concluded the event for me - what a great way to spend Saturday!
(4/5) What is best way to attract non-wargamers to our hobby? By presenting some of the old-time best titles like Paths of Glory (youtu.be/BtaL6HMh_1o). We played 3 turns, had a blast and agreed on a longer, follow-up meeting!
@gmtgames.bsky.social @tdraicer.bsky.social
@gmtgames.bsky.social @tdraicer.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 8:53 PM
(4/5) What is best way to attract non-wargamers to our hobby? By presenting some of the old-time best titles like Paths of Glory (youtu.be/BtaL6HMh_1o). We played 3 turns, had a blast and agreed on a longer, follow-up meeting!
@gmtgames.bsky.social @tdraicer.bsky.social
@gmtgames.bsky.social @tdraicer.bsky.social
(3/5) The next title was "A Very Civil Whist" from @phalanxgames.bsky.social by @fredserval.bsky.social. A cool, trick-tracking game about First English Civil War. Kuba, my opponent, did not gave ma any chance with his Royalists and claimed a decisive victory!
@joedewhurst.bsky.social
@joedewhurst.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 8:53 PM
(3/5) The next title was "A Very Civil Whist" from @phalanxgames.bsky.social by @fredserval.bsky.social. A cool, trick-tracking game about First English Civil War. Kuba, my opponent, did not gave ma any chance with his Royalists and claimed a decisive victory!
@joedewhurst.bsky.social
@joedewhurst.bsky.social
(2/5) The second title of the day was Limit (boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/43...) - EURO based on mathematical model and designed by mathematician. It was very interesting experience - definitely worth trying at least once - but I am not sure if I will play more.
November 15, 2025 at 8:53 PM
(2/5) The second title of the day was Limit (boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/43...) - EURO based on mathematical model and designed by mathematician. It was very interesting experience - definitely worth trying at least once - but I am not sure if I will play more.
(1/5) I have attended today our small, municipal, quarterly boardgame convention. Mainly EURO game event, where I always smuggle some conflict games!
We started with PUNICA (youtu.be/Htcl-qVvrco) from @phalanxgames.bsky.social. Cool small game, which delivers exactly what it promises!
We started with PUNICA (youtu.be/Htcl-qVvrco) from @phalanxgames.bsky.social. Cool small game, which delivers exactly what it promises!
November 15, 2025 at 8:53 PM
(1/5) I have attended today our small, municipal, quarterly boardgame convention. Mainly EURO game event, where I always smuggle some conflict games!
We started with PUNICA (youtu.be/Htcl-qVvrco) from @phalanxgames.bsky.social. Cool small game, which delivers exactly what it promises!
We started with PUNICA (youtu.be/Htcl-qVvrco) from @phalanxgames.bsky.social. Cool small game, which delivers exactly what it promises!
Today we present Newtown 1779 - one of the Battles of American Revolution series games. We discuss the game rules, components and victory conditions. Hope you will enjoy it! 👇
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/11/14/f...
@gmtgames.bsky.social
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/11/14/f...
@gmtgames.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Today we present Newtown 1779 - one of the Battles of American Revolution series games. We discuss the game rules, components and victory conditions. Hope you will enjoy it! 👇
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/11/14/f...
@gmtgames.bsky.social
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/11/14/f...
@gmtgames.bsky.social
The newest addition to Commands & Colors system - Battle of Hoth - quickly gained our interest. After two months of intense play I am sharing my experiences and suggestions. Enjoy! Link 👇
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#daysofwonder
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#daysofwonder
November 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The newest addition to Commands & Colors system - Battle of Hoth - quickly gained our interest. After two months of intense play I am sharing my experiences and suggestions. Enjoy! Link 👇
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/11/09/s...
#daysofwonder
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/11/09/s...
#daysofwonder
A Full Measure of Devotion is one of the newest games from Polish publisher Strategemata, depicting Gettysburg 1863 campaign. Let us present today its components, rules and victory conditions. Enjoy!
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November 5, 2025 at 2:36 PM
A Full Measure of Devotion is one of the newest games from Polish publisher Strategemata, depicting Gettysburg 1863 campaign. Let us present today its components, rules and victory conditions. Enjoy!
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A week has passed since Spiel 2025. So as my memories are still fresh, let me share my impressions from this great fair. Enjoy the article! 👇
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November 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
A week has passed since Spiel 2025. So as my memories are still fresh, let me share my impressions from this great fair. Enjoy the article! 👇
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/11/02/s...
@soundofdrumsgames.bsky.social @phalanxgames.bsky.social @assaultgames.bsky.social @ospreygames.bsky.social
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