Posts by Rick G
Joy of Gaming
As part of my session blog I will record some of most enjoyable session experiences. Bonding with Boardgames had this idea so reposting what he said: I Felt the need to talk about the joy of gaming…but I also want to spread that joy. So if you wish to join in send me a picture…
Read MoreB-17 Queen of the Skies
Enthused by the missions of the Hamtaggry I wanted to get my plane the Bama Belle in the sky. I like starting a campaign in mission 12 it is still a challenge to get through 12 more missions. This campaign has been particularly deadly to crew members, I’ve lost 3 killed and 2 send home…
Read More2021 Game Expectations
I have several games on preorder and some that I’m very interested in checking during 2021. Hood Strikes North – A GCACW game for me is an auto order. However, with MMP who knows when it will come out. Ultimate Railroads – A non wargame entry. Always liked Russian Railroads but never picked it up.…
Read MoreReview – April’s Harvest
I would fight them if they were a million. Introduction April’s Harvest is the 9th game released in the Civil War Brigade (CWB) Series. It simulates the Battle of Shiloh (aka Pittsburg Landing) April 6&7 1862. I enjoy CWB series and there is only one other review for the Series under 3 Battles of Manassas.…
Read MoreReview – Reinforce The Right
The Schlieffen Plan in review Reinforce the Right is a hex and counter wargame covering the Western Front from August to November 1914. As a issue game for Strategy & Tactics #180, it shows that a magazine game can do a good job in portraying a long and complex campaign as the Western Front in…
Read MoreReview – The Mighty Endeavor
The Campaign in France The Mighty Endeavor covers he campaign in France and Rhineland from the D-Day invasion to the collapse of German resistance in April 1945. It is at a division level with each turn covering a two week period The Standard Combat System (SCS ) hallmarks are force reduction and a simpler supply…
Read MoreReview – Perikles
Who shall dominate Greece – a tale of Hubris Perikles is set in Greece during the time of the Peloponnesian war. It is another in a series of historical games done by Martin Wallace where the game play is very evocative of the theme. It has a fine attention to the detail of the period.…
Read MoreReview – Rand McNally Destination: Vacation
Summary: Destination Vacation is a race game of 2 to 6 players to collect a set of 8 destinations (2 of each of the 4 types) before other players are able to do the same. Components: Map is a highway map of the United States with paths of yellow circles (or in the color of…
Read MoreWorst Box covers
If you are going to have your best covers, the corollary is the worst covers. These are all games I owned or still own. 5 Europa series 2nd edition covers – ex. The Fall of France – I think I can find France on a map of Europe without a guide. Fall of France -…
Read MoreBest Box Covers
I’m sticking with the ones I own. Wargames can have great covers so many classic art or photos you can use. I prefer the style of oil over others, but a good photo is also intriguing. I’ll include one that caught my eye. 5. This Hallowed Ground – This has the other part of the…
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