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@volko.bsky.social
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Historical boardgame designer. Ⓥegan.
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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
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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.
tabletop.events
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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brucespringsteen.net
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
volko.bsky.social
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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
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armoredpawn.bsky.social
In Cuba Libre von @volko.bsky.social und @gmtgames.bsky.social ging es richtig extrem spannend zur Sache. Erst kurz vor Ende konnte mein Directorio noch zwei Casinos schließen und so dem Syndikat den Sieg abringen. Alles auf des Messers Schneide.
#Brettspiele
#boardgames
#wargames
#CubaLibre
January 25, 2026 at 5:14 AM
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thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social
I am sharing list of my top anticipated wargames of 2026. Check it out! ⬇️
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 24, 2026 at 3:29 PM
volko.bsky.social
I celebrate today the peaceful transfer of power in my Commonwealth.

As our 75th governor noted upon inauguration, to be a Commonwealth means "our government should serve the common good — that the voices of everyday Virginians — not kings or aristocrats or oligarchs — should drive us forward."
State flag of Virginia with the motto "sic semper tyrannis"
January 17, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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sdhistcon.bsky.social
SDHistCon Winter Quarters 2026 is in 16 days! Here are some of the amazing events to expect at this online convention, featuring @markherman54.bsky.social, @volko.bsky.social, @djackthompson.bsky.social, @jasondcmatthews.bsky.social, @danbullock.bsky.social, and many more! sdhist.com/exciting-eve...
January 15, 2026 at 9:21 PM
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3mbg.bsky.social
A decent wargame publisher, if they were tipping their toes into making science fiction games would back themselves and get the art done. Try to make a good product and actually get people interested in the game. They wouldn't spew that AI or else BS

I know this because I've done this exact thing.
December 10, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social
With great pleasure I am presenting today fifth installment in Levy & Campaign series - Seljuk! What a wonderful product - let us see what we are getting in the box!
theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/01/14/f...
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First look at Seljuk: Byzantium Besieged, 1068-1071 from GMT Games
I am a great admirer of Volko Ruhnke’s designs, and in particular of the Levy & Campaign system. With each new installment in the series, the close collaboration between the system’s creator an…
theboardgameschronicle.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:36 PM