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Historical boardgame designer. Ⓥegan.
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yoyoni.bsky.social
Played through Scenario A of @volko.bsky.social's Almoravid; wherein Alfonso VI storms Toledo as the Taifa lords form ravaging fleets along the coast. This learning game was a terrific introduction but the full scope of the L&C system is definitely yet to be explored...

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The map, component, and board pieces of the board game, Almoravid
February 9, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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peersylvester.bsky.social
Trauma und Unterhaltung

Spiele können auf unterschiedliche Art und Weise unterhalten. Ein Teilbereich ist das Segment, dass ich mal mangelns alternativer Begrifflichkeiten als "Brettspiel-Doku" bezeichnet habe: Das Spiel befasst sich mit einem konkreten Thema, so dass sich die Spielenden ebenfalls…
Trauma und Unterhaltung
Spiele können auf unterschiedliche Art und Weise unterhalten. Ein Teilbereich ist das Segment, dass ich mal mangelns alternativer Begrifflichkeiten als "Brettspiel-Doku" bezeichnet habe: Das Spiel befasst sich mit einem konkreten Thema, so dass sich die Spielenden ebenfalls mit dem Gegenstand auseinandersetzen können. Dies geschieht vor allem im Bereich der sogenannten "Historischen Spiele", die eine sehr viel stärken Fokus auf spielerische Narrative wert legt und die oft versuchen das Thema als…
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February 8, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social
Unlike how it may appear, I am not only playing wargames :) There are some cool, more general boardgames I am awaiting this year - below some of my types. Enjoy!
theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/02/08/m...
My top anticipated boardgames of 2026
I have already shared my most anticipated wargames of 2026; now it is time to turn to a more general board game wish list. These titles will appeal to a much broader audience than hardcore grognard…
theboardgameschronicle.com
February 8, 2026 at 7:49 PM
volko.bsky.social
If you have any interest in gaming the Battle of Verdun, or trench warfare in general, and have not tried Steel Inferno on @ccxvii.bsky.social's Rally the Troops, you are missing out on something special.
www.rally-the-troops.com/verdun
Verdun 1916: Steel Inferno
Play Verdun 1916: Steel Inferno on the web.
www.rally-the-troops.com
February 8, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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smarkg52.bsky.social
Hard at work today trying to finish the map set for #Chevauchée I think I finally have the right setup. I was unhappy with the spacing and the size of my previous set. Now I have made much more room on the maps for pieces and a better fit for Normandy to Aquitaine. Bretagne is still separate.
February 7, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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smarkg52.bsky.social
Teaching some friends @volko.bsky.social next game - Race to Rabaul 1943 WW2 from @phalanxgames.bsky.social
We got through two logistics steps and about 6 turns. Fun times and good discussions about how to teach and learn the system.
February 7, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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zillablitz.bsky.social
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. :)
@markherman54.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social
#boardwargames #boardgames
February 6, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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gmtgames.bsky.social
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…
insidegmt.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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yoyoni.bsky.social
Learning @volko.bsky.social’s Almoravid this winter day with the sage guidance of Monsieur Grosjeu…

@gmtgames.bsky.social
February 6, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social
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
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…
theboardgameschronicle.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:37 PM
volko.bsky.social
Drawing 28Feb for giveaway of Levy & Campaign SELJUK on Byzantine History podcast - thehistoryofbyzantium.com/2026/02/03/e...
Episode 339 – What Happened Next?
We follow events after the Ottomans broke through the walls of Constantinople. Taking the story up to the Sultans triumphant return to Edirne. Pic: The entry of Mehmed II into Constantinople, Benja…
thehistoryofbyzantium.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social
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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February 2, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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andrewbucholtz.bsky.social
Thanks so much to everyone who came out to our @sdhistcon.bsky.social Winter Quarters event yesterday! Incredible presentations. FYI, many of the demos and panels are available on our YouTube channel, including my interviews with @volko.bsky.social and Brian Train: www.youtube.com/@SDHistVideo...
SD Hist Con
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February 1, 2026 at 10:51 PM
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sdhistcon.bsky.social
We have lots of cool stuff going on at SDHistCon Winter Quarters 2026! @volko.bsky.social and @smarkg52.bsky.social are currently demoing Volko's 1943: Race To Rabaul design: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEZ6...
1943: Race to Rabaul demo from designer Volko Ruhnke
YouTube video by SD Hist Con
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January 31, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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zillablitz.bsky.social
Listening to designer Volko Ruhnke and Andrew Bucholtz discuss the upcoming 1942: Race to Rabaul at SDHistCon Winter Quarters. Check that map!
#boardwargames #boardgames
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January 31, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social
ICYM, I am resharing my list of top anticipated wargames of 2026. And what are yours?
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/24/m...
@gmtgames.bsky.social @fgradaille.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social @soundofdrumsgames.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social @jasondcmatthews.bsky.social
My top anticipated wargames of 2026
Whenever I begin drafting this particular article, I get genuinely excited. After all, who in our hobby doesn’t love news about new and upcoming titles? I find myself checking my pre-orders, browsi…
theboardgameschronicle.com
January 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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catastrophegames.bsky.social
Just finished Afghanistan: Decade of Strife. I played the Coalition, and had a clear advantage having played the game before, and allowed the Coalition to hold Kabul in the end! Thanks @sdhistcon.bsky.social for running this con!
January 31, 2026 at 7:41 PM
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thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social
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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January 29, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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zillablitz.bsky.social
And check out the full day of historical board gaming events of SDHistCon here: tabletop.events/conventions/...

Hope to see you there!

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Tabletop.Events
This short video will walk you through the basics of running a convention on Tabletop.Events, in less than 5 minutes.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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smarkg52.bsky.social
Doing a little testing tonight with @volko.bsky.social @phalanxgames.bsky.social coming soon Race to Rabaul. 2x2 logistics focused #wargame
January 30, 2026 at 5:26 AM
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social
This week we present Top Five blog articles published on my blog in 2025. Number #5: We start with My top 3 Wargames… with Julius Caesar! A material long due - enjoy!
Link: theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/10/05/m...
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January 26, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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A Statement
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January 26, 2026 at 2:38 AM
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paramilitary death squad
January 25, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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armoredpawn.bsky.social
Gestern begaben wir uns wieder in das angehende 14.Jh. nach Indien. Vier spannende Epochen hindurch hat das Delhi Sultanat dominiert und wurde dann doch durch gemeinsame Bemühungen der Gegner und der Mongolen vom Thron gestoßen.
Vijayanagara von @gmtgames.bsky.social
#Brettspiele
#boardgames
#cosim
January 23, 2026 at 9:06 AM