Tag: wargame

Roleplaying and board games reviews, podcasts, videos and interviews

Unboxing: Darkest Night, from Victory Point Games

There are a lot of companies out there that claim that for them the gameplay is what matters, not the game components. And I mean a lot.

Victory Point Games, though, is one that lives by that motto. They have been producing games that came with next to nothing components and in a little bag. And there have been some gems in those bags!

Now they’re stepping up the production value of their games and have found a way to make the games boxed in an inexpensive way so they can have more market penetration.

Of course they don’t want to compromise on the quality of the game, but have they done enough to compete with the big boys and grab shopper’s attention at your FLGS?

Unboxing Commander-In-Chief

This game promises a lot from the moment go. It compares itself to Chess and Checkers and even states that this game would make for an awesome centre piece on your coffee table as a talking point. Bold claims indeed! Does this game stand up to visual and production scrutiny? Let’s find out! From the…
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“That Scorpion in the Sea” Malta Besieged: 1940-42

The latest in the States of Siege Series of games brings Steve Carey’s design skills to an interesting aspect of the 2nd World War in the Mediterranean. Having set such a high standard with We Must Tell The Emperor, my expectations were high for Malta Beseiged: 1940-1942.

Salute 2012 video coverage–Episode 1

By Paco Garcia Jaen Every year, for the last 40 years, the the South London Warlords organise what has become the biggest and most iconic wargames and miniature games convention in the country. With attendance well in excess of 6000 people, you can find anything wargames and miniatures related, from specialised literature to people to…
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Review: TerraClips – Streets of Malifaux

So when my Friendly Local Game Store owner said in his usual shy and yet knowledgeable voice that I might like this product, I did what wise men do, and listened. Then I looked. Then I gasped and then I purchased. I’ll tell you what and then why.