The Boardgames Chronicle
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War and political games enthusiast, history buff, content creator.
Spending great time on vacations, so we re-share our best articles of the year so far. Burning Banners Strategy Materials was definitely a hit! Enjoy! theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/02/22/s... #compassgames #wargames #tabletop
Having some break from work & blog thus re-sharing best articles of 2026 so far. Seljuk First Impressions was one of the most popular. Enjoy! theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/03/14/f... @gmtgames.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social #JustinFassino
While spending great time on vacations, we re-share best articles of the year so far. Top Anticipated Boardgames of 2026 is definitely #1! theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/02/08/m... @gmtgames.bsky.social @leder.games @phalanxgames.bsky.social @djackthompson.bsky.social @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social
Ramla battles were testimony to mixed performance of the Baldwin I, King of Jerusalem. Commands & Colors Medieval presents those engagements nicely - enjoy picture-rich session report! theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/07/26/c... @gmtgames.bsky.social
This summer we get back to our Gloomhaven campaign and some strategy articles created thanks to it. Doom made a huge impression on me - let us see what is so specific about him! Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2020/03/08/s... @cephalofair.bsky.social @cephalofairgames.bsky.social
Another great news from @gmtgames.bsky.social Monthly Update (mailchi.mp/7ac200541100...): new title with ship battles! Rowing to Hades is a squadron-level naval wargame set in the ancient era. It promises quick yet enjoyable experience (30-60 minutes per battle) & jus hit P500. Check it out!
Latest @gmtgames.bsky.social Monthly Update (mailchi.mp/7ac200541100...) delivers HUGE news for all the fans of Commands & Colors system - the series will get proper attention across all titles, reprints & new game will be announced soon! Check this out!
This summer we get back to our Gloomhaven campaign and some strategy articles created thanks to it. Quatryl was specific although fun character to play - let us see our experiences with it! Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2020/04/24/s... @cephalofair.bsky.social @cephalofairgames.bsky.social
Let us have a look at gorgeous components of Three Days of Gettysburg. The treatment which this classis game got with the Deluxe Edition is simply astonishing. Enjoy the material! theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/07/19/t... @gmtgames.bsky.social
I had a chance to play recently Vendee'93 - small, beautiful game & I am positively surprised how much fun this asymmetric design provides. Not to mention a lesson in history for me and option to play solo too! More details about it below ⬇️ youtu.be/HJcZ_9bi_8k #Fellowshipofsim #PascalToupy
This summer we get back to our Gloomhaven campaign and some strategy articles created thanks to it. Scoundrel was such a fun character to play - let us see what I learned about her! Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2021/03/26/s... @cephalofair.bsky.social @cephalofairgames.bsky.social
I again had a chance to play "A Very Civil Whist" - small, neat game about English Civil War. Beautiful components, fast play and good replayability. In you want to learn more, check below material: youtu.be/VYRbOGCifEU @phalanxgames.bsky.social @fredserval.bsky.social @joedewhurst.bsky.social
Welcome to the next installment for one of my flagship articles - My Top Travel-Friendly Wargames! Enjoy the selection! theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/07/05/m... @gmtgames.bsky.social @ospreygames.bsky.social @phalanxgames.bsky.social @djackthompson.bsky.social @nutspublishing.bsky.social
This summer we get back to our Gloomhaven campaign and best articles created thanks to it. Spellweaver was our second character who retired - let us see what we learned about her! Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2020/01/19/s... @cephalofair.bsky.social @cephalofairgames.bsky.social
Great & beautiful design on a pretty obscure subject - this is exactly An Impossible War, one of the better titles from 2025! We present this position in more details in below material - enjoy! theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/07/03/a... #Bellica3G #Wargames #Tabletop
GIVEAWAY RESOLUTION - I have a great pleasure to announce results of our Giveaway! The lucky winners are: Nicola & Neil! Congrats! And if you want to learn more about already four years of our cooperation, check this article: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/06/19/c... @cube4me.bsky.social
Glad to see one of the most unique Tactical WWII Combat Systems getting an updated release - check out Assault: Red Horizon ’41 Revised Edition interview for all the nuances of the new print! theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/06/28/i... @soundofdrumsgames.bsky.social @assaultgames.bsky.social
Brute was my first Gloomhaven character - I had a blast with that straightforward, resilient & stubborn character. After retirement I created a comprehensive strategy article. Enjoy! Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2019/11/06/s... @cephalofair.bsky.social @cephalofairgames.bsky.social
I had occasion to play with my friend Janek a game of Battle Commander - scenario Montebello (1800). I was leading the fierce French against his Austrians. We were just getting used to the system and will play more! More in below material: youtu.be/G9y4bdJcS_E @soundofdrew.bsky.social
I am a sucker for ancient-themed wargames! Glad to see in latest @gmtgames.bsky.social Update (mailchi.mp/308ef0950aad...) that "Punicus: The Second Punic War" is steadily getting to its competition. You can learn more in the Newsletter and from At The Glance Sheet.
Latest @gmtgames.bsky.social Monthly Update (mailchi.mp/308ef0950aad...) brings as always a lot of updates and news on upcoming games. I am so looking forward to "Bear Trap: The Soviet-Afghan War, 1979-1989" - thanks to a new feature, At a Glance Sheets, we can learn a lot about this game!
Dice Commandos is a solitaire tactical dice game - and a true tribute to 1980s action films. We shall present its components as well basic game mechanics. Enjoy! Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/06/17/d... #wargames #tabletop #solitaire
Sea & Steel: Columbus’ Voyages is a compact strategic game that explores the years following Columbus’s arrival in the Caribbean, covering the period 1492-1505. We played it with Janek last weekend and enjoyed it. More about the game here: youtu.be/ley_Md-PP4A?... @nevagamepress.bsky.social
A dedicated set for storing and sorting the Seljuk, Levy & Campaign game, was created using the Cube4Me trays. I created short moving explaining how everything fits into the box. Enjoy! youtu.be/PtFiIo_Fn7o @gmtgames.bsky.social @cube4me.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social
Latest publication from Draco Ideas - Dark Kingdoms - is currently on Gamefound and is doing pretty well. If you would liek to learn more about that intriguing game, just check out below link: gamefound.com/pl/projects/...
Fields of Fire Deluxe Edition was one of the best Solitaire Wargames I brought to the table during last year. And we just learned that @gmtgames.bsky.social will reprint it! Other great solo games I played during this period I present here: youtu.be/3-sl6z_DrrE Enjoy! @benhull.bsky.social
Latest @gmtgames.bsky.social monthly update (mailchi.mp/c667a7f27850...) provides not only a lot of information about development of Fields of Fire Volume III: The Parachute Regiment but also great Sneak Peaks from the Box Cover & Back! Check it out! @benhull.bsky.social #colinparsons
Onoda is one of the more intriguing solitaire wargames I played last year - extraordinary story of Japanese intelligence officer, fighting for 30 years after WWII. Other great solo games I played last year listed here: youtu.be/3-sl6z_DrrE @fgradaille.bsky.social
ICYM, we recently published series of materials about Infernal Machine - great games from @gmtgames.bsky.social about the onset of submarine warfare. More info in the below article: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/04/22/i...