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Fred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · May 25

Here it is, for the first time this year the Homo Ludens community rewards the best historical games of last year! Featuring games by @gmtgames.bsky.social @soundofdrumsgames.bsky.social @ospreygames.bsky.social @vucasimulations.bsky.social and many more 😎
youtu.be/HxIu8JoWlDI

Best Historical Boardgames of 2024 - Golden Luddite Award

YouTube video by Homo Ludens

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faulkner’s buzzard @faulknersbuzzard.bsky.social · May 25

finally getting around to Task Force: Carrier Battles in the Pacific from @vucasimulations.bsky.social - just stunning

Pearl Harbor introductory scenario from Task Force

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vucasimulations.bsky.social @vucasimulations.bsky.social · May 28

📢 Too lazy to read the New Cold War rulebook? We get it.
🎥 Good news: Wojennik TV's How to Play video is here!

Now you can sit back, relax, and let the rules come to you — no PDF flipping required.

👉 Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=599q...

🇬🇧 (1290) New Cold War - How To Play (ENG)

YouTube video by Wojennik TV - Gry Planszowe

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Joe @wordandtext.bsky.social · May 16

Just home from a great start to the weekend playing New Cold War from @vucasimulations.bsky.social. This is one we all want to play again. Slick, nice thematic touches, little downtime, good table talk. Perfect Friday night entertainment with a couple of good bottles of red.

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vucasimulations.bsky.social @vucasimulations.bsky.social · May 16

Company Update:
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VUCA company update - May 2025

New Cold War Released – And What’s Next First off, we want to thank you for your patience – and also say sorry for the delay in updates. Things have been moving fast behind the scenes, and we’re excit...

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Niko Alokin @nikoalokin.bsky.social · Apr 8

Turn 6 and Russia has won by completing 2 objectives! Can you guess which ones?? @vucasimulations.bsky.social

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vucasimulations.bsky.social @vucasimulations.bsky.social · Apr 2

🚨 New Cold War is here! 🌍

The post-Cold War era (1989–2019) awaits you. Will you dominate through strategy, diplomacy, or brinkmanship?

🎯 Ready to take command?
👉 USA: vucasimulations.com/products/new...
👉 Worldwide: vucasims.com/products/new...

Which side will you lead first?

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Zach Berly @zberly.bsky.social · Mar 27

Enjoying the beautiful ‘New Cold War’ from @vucasimulations.bsky.social

A very interesting iteration of the Twilight Struggle system!

#BoardWargames

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Zilla Blitz @zillablitz.bsky.social · Mar 7

An overview of New Cold War, the upcoming board game of global geopolitical power from Vuca Sims: youtu.be/Llf6EEiuQsE
#boardwargames #boardgames
@vucasimulations.bsky.social

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vucasimulations.bsky.social @vucasimulations.bsky.social · Mar 6

Thanks for the unboxing, Grant!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk_p...
Last call for preorder, check it out here: vucasims.com/products/new...

Unboxing New Cold War

YouTube video by Pushing Cardboard

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vucasimulations.bsky.social @vucasimulations.bsky.social · Feb 28

We are back with another episode of our podcast. Special guest in this episode is Mike Lorino. Check it out:
open.spotify.com/episode/5mFJ...

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Fred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · Feb 16

Tonight at 3pm EST we'll be trying out New Cold War from @vucasimulations.bsky.social with one of the designers. I am pretty curious about this wave of post cold war games, looking forward to this one.
www.youtube.com/live/bS8VMQr...

New Cold War: Geopolitical Struggle – Live Play with Designer Andoni Orive

YouTube video by Homo Ludens

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Meepleriot @meepleriot.bsky.social · Feb 9

Here's my session report from my latest play of @vucasimulations.bsky.social "1812: Napoleons Fateful March", designed by Brian Asklev. This game is such a great experience!

#1812napoleonsfatefulmarch #napoleonsfatefulmacrch #vucasimulations

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Session Report: 1812 – Napoleons Fateful March

Played my third game the other day of 1812: Napoleons Fateful March by VUCA Simulations and I have to say: I haven’t been impressed by a design as much in a very long time! This game just pus…

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vucasimulations.bsky.social @vucasimulations.bsky.social · Jan 30

Interested in our game New Cold War?
Check out the designer interview:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Mwn...

You can preorder the game at vucasims.com

With A.Orive on: New Cold War - Twilight Struggle of the future? Or is there more to it? (GR Sub)

YouTube video by Heavy Board Gaming with Jorge

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vucasimulations.bsky.social @vucasimulations.bsky.social · Jan 30

I have used podbean to bring it to other platforms. But it seems like I need to check it again.

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vucasimulations.bsky.social @vucasimulations.bsky.social · Jan 29

Episode 4 is live with special guest Fred Serval. We discussed a wide range of topics. Hope you will enjoy the episode as much as I did!

🎯 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/7GRW...

#004 - Fred Serval

Patrick's Simulation Realities · Episode

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vucasimulations.bsky.social @vucasimulations.bsky.social · Jan 21

Episode 3 is live with special guest Greg Kuryłowicz, giving some insights into his game design "In Fours to Heaven" which will be up for preorder around April this year.

🎯 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/3WsD...

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Meepleriot @meepleriot.bsky.social · Jan 11

More than amazed by @vucasimulations.bsky.social 's "Napoleons fateful march". Great and tense gameplay, lovely components, very thematic and immersive, lots of meaningful decisions and and overall epic narrative. Gonna end up in my top list of 2025 for sure.

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Alex COMMAND @alexcommand.bsky.social · Jan 2

Preparado para rejugar la campaña del Traces of War @vucasimulations.bsky.social

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vucasimulations.bsky.social @vucasimulations.bsky.social · Jan 2

Thanks Gimpy, for the video review! 🥰

youtu.be/ZoeKYYw5y9Q?...

Mirages Vuca Games Review

YouTube video by TheGimpyGamer

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vucasimulations.bsky.social @vucasimulations.bsky.social · Jan 1

New Year, New Podcast, Same Obsession with Conflict Simulations!
Start 2024 with “Patrick’s Simulation Realities” – the podcast for conflict simulation fans who love strategy more than resolutions!
Episode 1 is live with special guest Yves Rettel: open.spotify.com/show/3Kbm0L9...

Patrick's Simulation Realities

Podcast · Patrick Gebhardt · “Patricks Simulation Realities” is the podcast for enthusiasts and professionals who live and breathe conflict simulations. Each episode dives into the complexities of gam...

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vucasimulations.bsky.social @vucasimulations.bsky.social · Dec 2

If you are interested in the game, you can find more information here:

US:
vucasimulations.com/products/for...

All others:
vucasims.com/products/for...

Let me know if you have any questions or comments on the game!

Formation Series #1 - MIRAGES

Overview: Step into the harsh, unforgiving deserts of North Africa during World War II with Mirages, a deeply immersive, operational-level war game that recreates the pivotal battles from December 194...

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vucasimulations.bsky.social @vucasimulations.bsky.social · Dec 2

Our latest game "Mirages" is now officially released.
It is the perfect entry into the new "Formation Series" based on Crossing the Line and Operation Theseus.

Check out the unboxing video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUmY...

You can find a live learning video here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKv9...

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