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The Boardgames Chronicle @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social · Jun 1

It is time for our annual article on Solitaire Wargames. We will take a look at new releases as well as classic titles. Join us!
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My Top Solitaire Wargames: New Designs and All-Time Classics

Solitaire Wargames – category of boardgames which in the beginning of my tabletop journey was completely alien to me – are becoming more and more important in my overall passion about h…

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The Boardgames Chronicle @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social · 2h

Thanks! That one is really neat!

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Playing "Crusade: Road To Jerusalem" (www.kickstarter.com/projects/105...) - a cool, solitaire, print & play wargame. Nicea and Antioch have fallen, but would I be able to take Jerusalem? Let us see!
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The Boardgames Chronicle @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social · 1d

We have just returned to our Crusades adventures in Kingdom of Heaven playing the invasion of Egypt scenario. Check out the picture-rich session report!
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The Boardgames Chronicle @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social · 2d

Played snails with the kids (boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/40...). What a wonderful way to introduce them to conflict based titles. But this game is also great with adults. Will be definitely continuing our adventure with the small, warring mollusks!
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The Boardgames Chronicle @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks! I am really intrigued by this classic series.

The Boardgames Chronicle @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social · 3d

We continue our Unboxing & Overview series for Great Battles of American Revolution. Today we focus and explain Germantown 1777 - a battle in which Washington multi-prong attack was thwarted by British defenders. Enjoy the material! ⬇️
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The Boardgames Chronicle @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social · 3d

Fantastic? I assume new graphics as in Sicily plus rules 3.0?

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Cube4me @cube4me.bsky.social · 4d

All Good Things… and Replicators too!
Our Space Empires trays now cover the whole universe!
Use code 'ZB' for 5% off + help @zillablitz.bsky.social fuel his next conquest. US shipping’s back too (tariffs prepaid)! cube4me.com/new-tray-set... @gmtgames.bsky.social @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social

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The Boardgames Chronicle @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social · 5d

Oh, I would love to see this on RTT too! @ccxvii.bsky.social - any chance?

The Boardgames Chronicle @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social · 6d

We just published our Top 3 Games with… Julius Caesar! Hope you will get some great inspirations there! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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My top 3 Wargames… with Julius Caesar!

I am passionate about wargaming, a hobby deeply tied to my love for history. I have gained a wealth of knowledge from reading, watching, and analyzing historical events, particularly focusing on wh…

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The Boardgames Chronicle @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social · 8d

Mine is here too!

The Boardgames Chronicle @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social · 8d

Illusion of Glory is the youngest in the series - and after some hiccups at the beginning, proved to be a great game. Let us see its components and discuss major game mechanics in this short material!
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Unboxing & Overview for Illusions of Glory

When Illusions of Glory was being published in 2017 I really had a high hopes for this game. Who would not have – in the end it was a spiritual successor to the great Paths of Glory. However,…

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The Boardgames Chronicle @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social · 10d

Let us check how the PRINCIPES projects progresses after its astonishing success on Gamefound platform. When can we expect the final product? Enjoy this short article! 👇👇👇
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The Boardgames Chronicle @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social · 10d

Yes, there is a die - actually, you can have just d10, or you can have a d10 with proper probabilistic distribution (need to get the rules and show them - do not have at hand now). But this is cleverly designed.

The Boardgames Chronicle @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social · 10d

Wow, how did you achieved that 🤣

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The Boardgames Chronicle @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social · 11d

Definitely! I have enjoyed Freezing Inferno, hope that one will be good too!

The Boardgames Chronicle @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social · 11d

Thanks! I am very curious about this one and comparison to Freezing Inferno. Will definitely share my impressions.

The Boardgames Chronicle @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social · 11d

I am soloing Khalkhin Gol - very intriguing game from Princeps Games about USSR vs Japan clash in Mongolia in 1939. Beautiful map & components and interesting historical background. Learn more from the designer about this game here:
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The Boardgames Chronicle @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social · 12d

Wow, what a carnage!

The Boardgames Chronicle @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social · 12d

Looks brutal; and it seems a lot of Allied loses has to be via cutting supply?

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The Boardgames Chronicle @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social · 13d

Cools stuff and lesson in history!

The Boardgames Chronicle @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social · 13d

True, which makes things a bit easier!

The Boardgames Chronicle @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social · 13d

That one is huge. I created sets for previous editions and it took a lot of time...

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The Boardgames Chronicle @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social · 13d

Had a chance to playtest Resist! Really cools game, with so many options. And such satysfying!

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The Boardgames Chronicle @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social · 13d

In anticipation for anniversary edition of Combat Commander Europe, let us look at its cousin - Combat Commander Pacific. While similar system, the flavor and feel is definitely different. Enjoy the material!
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First Look at Combat Commander: Pacific

Combat Commander series is one of my favorite, tactical, small-units combat wargames. It very nicely incorporates chaos of battle into the gameplay. I had a chance to I played it extensively, among…

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