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Check out our latest InsideGMT article from Mark McLaughlin and Fred Schachter: "Meet the Xiongnu: A Civilization of GMT’s Ancient Civilizations of East Asia" insidegmt.com/meet-the-xio...
Meet the Xiongnu: A Civilization of GMT’s Ancient Civilizations of East Asia
The Xiongnu were the bane of ancient Chinese civilization for centuries. These fearsome nomadic horse lords of the steppes, depicted as Desert areas on ACEA’s map, often had a chokehold on th…
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February 6, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Check out our latest InsideGMT article from Mark McLaughlin and Fred Schachter: "Meet the Xiongnu: A Civilization of GMT’s Ancient Civilizations of East Asia" insidegmt.com/meet-the-xio...
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A glorious evening of learning Empire of the Sun on Vassal! Thanks Mark! I feel like I've got the fundamentals down now and can really dig in. :)
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February 6, 2026 at 4:59 PM
A glorious evening of learning Empire of the Sun on Vassal! Thanks Mark! I feel like I've got the fundamentals down now and can really dig in. :)
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#boardwargames #boardgames
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Let me present today the newest COunter INsurgency (COIN) game - The China's War. We will check the components and talk a bit about mechanics. Enjoy!
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Unboxing & Overview for China’s War – a COIN title from GMT Games
Hard to believe that there was no COIN game about this conflict before. Perfect for four players, with interesting balance of power and immersive historical theme. China’s War: 1937-1941 exami…
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February 6, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Let me present today the newest COunter INsurgency (COIN) game - The China's War. We will check the components and talk a bit about mechanics. Enjoy!
theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/02/06/u...
@gmtgames.bsky.social #BrianTrain @volko.bsky.social
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@gmtgames.bsky.social #BrianTrain @volko.bsky.social
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Thanks also to @gmtgames.bsky.social who had that one in our last care package that we had it to give!
Woohoo! Thanks to Brant of @armchairdragoons.bsky.social for the ACDC raffle prize delivery! So excited to play Cross Bronx Expressway, @gmtgames.bsky.social’s coolest game ever.
February 6, 2026 at 4:01 AM
Thanks also to @gmtgames.bsky.social who had that one in our last care package that we had it to give!
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Learning @volko.bsky.social’s Almoravid this winter day with the sage guidance of Monsieur Grosjeu…
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February 6, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Learning @volko.bsky.social’s Almoravid this winter day with the sage guidance of Monsieur Grosjeu…
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Early experiences learning to play Cuba Libre solo are in today’s blog. I can’t wait to spend even more time with this excellent #COIN #boardgame from @gmtgames.bsky.social
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Cube Libre - I need to libre some space in my brain | GrahamS Games
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February 4, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Early experiences learning to play Cuba Libre solo are in today’s blog. I can’t wait to spend even more time with this excellent #COIN #boardgame from @gmtgames.bsky.social
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I’ll be there with the @gmtgames.bsky.social crew again this year, running demos and learn to play sessions every day. We are planning to have four tables of GMT games running non stop!
Hey #Wargamers it's time c'mon back to Origins!
In 2026, we had
— 170+ wargaming events in the main game hall
— 450+ total player sessions
— games running from 8am–midnight across 20 total tables
— at least 7 tables in use at all times btw 10am–10pm
(not incl the War College!)
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In 2026, we had
— 170+ wargaming events in the main game hall
— 450+ total player sessions
— games running from 8am–midnight across 20 total tables
— at least 7 tables in use at all times btw 10am–10pm
(not incl the War College!)
originsgamefair.com
February 5, 2026 at 12:17 AM
I’ll be there with the @gmtgames.bsky.social crew again this year, running demos and learn to play sessions every day. We are planning to have four tables of GMT games running non stop!
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Resuming our naval battle with War Galley @gmtgames.bsky.social Salamis 306 BEC
February 4, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Resuming our naval battle with War Galley @gmtgames.bsky.social Salamis 306 BEC
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Gaming the American Revolution Event – 250, Camden, South Carolina, September 24-27. @gmtgames.bsky.social theplayersaid.com/2026/02/04/g...
Gaming the American Revolution Event – 250, Camden, South Carolina, September 24-27
If you have been following our blog for a while now, you know of my affinity for the history of the American Revolutionary War. I am a proud American, believe deeply in the principles of our land a…
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February 4, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Gaming the American Revolution Event – 250, Camden, South Carolina, September 24-27. @gmtgames.bsky.social theplayersaid.com/2026/02/04/g...
Check out our latest InsideGMT article from designer Frank Esparrago: "The “Fog of War” in Napoleonic wargames and at War Phase in Congress of Vienna" insidegmt.com/the-fog-of-w...
The “Fog of War” in Napoleonic wargames and at War Phase in Congress of Vienna
The design of the War phase in Congress of Vienna is very novel compared to Churchill, because in addition to the units and Military Support markers, we included key circumstances of the terrain (m…
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February 3, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Check out our latest InsideGMT article from designer Frank Esparrago: "The “Fog of War” in Napoleonic wargames and at War Phase in Congress of Vienna" insidegmt.com/the-fog-of-w...
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My Favorite Wargame Cards – A Look at Individual Cards from My Favorite Games – Card #64: Guns of August from Paths of Glory: The First World War, 1914-1918 from @gmtgames.bsky.social theplayersaid.com/2026/02/03/m...
My Favorite Wargame Cards – A Look at Individual Cards from My Favorite Games – Card #64: Guns of August from Paths of Glory: The First World War, 1914-1918 from GMT Games
With this My Favorite Wargame Cards Series, I hope to take a look at a specific card from the various wargames that I have played and share how it is used in the game. I am not a strategist and fra…
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February 3, 2026 at 4:44 PM
My Favorite Wargame Cards – A Look at Individual Cards from My Favorite Games – Card #64: Guns of August from Paths of Glory: The First World War, 1914-1918 from @gmtgames.bsky.social theplayersaid.com/2026/02/03/m...
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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...
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Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/02/01/s...
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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
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Solo C&C Ancients on a Friday night. Battle of Cannae.
Romans did the inevitable, chasing victory points.
Lenny threatened an early finish, but allowed play to commence.
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Romans did the inevitable, chasing victory points.
Lenny threatened an early finish, but allowed play to commence.
@gmtgames.bsky.social #wargame #solowargaming
January 30, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Solo C&C Ancients on a Friday night. Battle of Cannae.
Romans did the inevitable, chasing victory points.
Lenny threatened an early finish, but allowed play to commence.
@gmtgames.bsky.social #wargame #solowargaming
Romans did the inevitable, chasing victory points.
Lenny threatened an early finish, but allowed play to commence.
@gmtgames.bsky.social #wargame #solowargaming
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Designer Mark Herman and Andrew Bucholtz talking about the upcoming Army of the Potomac at SDHistCon's Winter Quarters. Great to see this series expanding!
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January 31, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Designer Mark Herman and Andrew Bucholtz talking about the upcoming Army of the Potomac at SDHistCon's Winter Quarters. Great to see this series expanding!
#boardwargames #boardgames
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Space Empires from @gmtgames.bsky.social and Inflection Point from @multimanpublishing.bsky.social on tables!
January 31, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Space Empires from @gmtgames.bsky.social and Inflection Point from @multimanpublishing.bsky.social on tables!
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On the table today, @gmtgames.bsky.social ‘s “The Bell of Treason,” about the 1938 Munich Crisis in Czechoslovakia. Game design by Petr Mojžíś.
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January 31, 2026 at 5:13 PM
On the table today, @gmtgames.bsky.social ‘s “The Bell of Treason,” about the 1938 Munich Crisis in Czechoslovakia. Game design by Petr Mojžíś.
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For those interested, here is “Punicus At a Glance”, including info on what the game is, how to play, forces, cards, action points, and more. You can learn more or preorder Punicus here: www.gmtgames.com/p-1196-punic...
January 30, 2026 at 6:25 PM
For those interested, here is “Punicus At a Glance”, including info on what the game is, how to play, forces, cards, action points, and more. You can learn more or preorder Punicus here: www.gmtgames.com/p-1196-punic...
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ICYMI: I made an immersive playlist for #ImperialStruggle (@jasondcmatthews.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social)!
Immersive Imperial Struggle Playlist (Board Game Playlists, #2)
You love board games. You probably also like music. Let’s combine the two into an immersive playlist for Imperial Struggle (Ananda Gupta/Jason Matthews, GMT Games). Have it gently play in the backg…
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January 30, 2026 at 5:50 PM
ICYMI: I made an immersive playlist for #ImperialStruggle (@jasondcmatthews.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social)!
Check out our latest YouTube video from Infernal Machine co-designer Jerry White: "How to Play Infernal Machine: Enemy Response" www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9fo...
How to Play Infernal Machine: Enemy Response
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January 30, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Check out our latest YouTube video from Infernal Machine co-designer Jerry White: "How to Play Infernal Machine: Enemy Response" www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9fo...
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Twilight Struggle! Lords of Waterdeep! Good shit!
Hi everyone, the Steam Board Games Fest is live! From today (Jan 26) – Feb. 2nd, Playdek's entire GMT catalog (Twilight Struggle, TS: Red Sea, Labyrinth, & Fort Sumter) is 50% off on Steam AND on mobile! Links to purchase/download are here: linktr.ee/playdek
January 26, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Twilight Struggle! Lords of Waterdeep! Good shit!
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I want to reply "all the other Rick Barber maps," but that would be cheating!
Liberty or Death from @gmtgames.bsky.social jumps to mind immediately.
Liberty or Death from @gmtgames.bsky.social jumps to mind immediately.
January 27, 2026 at 12:36 AM
I want to reply "all the other Rick Barber maps," but that would be cheating!
Liberty or Death from @gmtgames.bsky.social jumps to mind immediately.
Liberty or Death from @gmtgames.bsky.social jumps to mind immediately.
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Hello, hello! I’ve been rather looking forward to this one! My second COIN game turned up today, joining the fabulous People Power in my collection. #boardgames #COIN @gmtgames.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Hello, hello! I’ve been rather looking forward to this one! My second COIN game turned up today, joining the fabulous People Power in my collection. #boardgames #COIN @gmtgames.bsky.social
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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...
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Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/11/16/i...
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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
Check out our latest InsideGMT article from Brett Dedrick: "Alien Response Command #2 – Is there a Doctor in the House?" insidegmt.com/alien-respon...
Alien Response Command #2 – Is there a Doctor in the House?
The Lamplighter Bar, Oceanside, California Below you will find the second installment in the excellent narrative fiction article series from Brett Dedrick based around the events of ARC ̵…
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January 29, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Check out our latest InsideGMT article from Brett Dedrick: "Alien Response Command #2 – Is there a Doctor in the House?" insidegmt.com/alien-respon...
Too busy to read the customer update this month? We read your mind! Check out our video segment, GMTLDR (Too Long; Didn’t Read), covering the GMT's January 2026 Customer Update. Enjoy! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ2z...
GMTLDR: January 2026 Customer Update
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January 28, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Too busy to read the customer update this month? We read your mind! Check out our video segment, GMTLDR (Too Long; Didn’t Read), covering the GMT's January 2026 Customer Update. Enjoy! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ2z...