Talk about historical boardgames and boardgaming. Tabletop conflict simulation boardgames, from old school hex-and-counter to modern card driven games and beyon...
42 - Amabel Holland's Oblique, and an interview with Frank Davis
This episode features an in-depth overview of Amabel Holland's new game on Frederick the Great, Oblique. And we have an interview with legendary designer Frank Davis. Plus news, views, and chatter about the hobby as usual. I've been busy since last episode, so there's quite a list of links:My review of Rodger MacGowan's autobiographyGoFundMe page for Rodger MacGowan and C3iMy favourite games played in 2024My gaming resolutions for 2025Pushing Cardboard first live show, Live Cardboard and second live show, Live Cardboard 2Paul Chernoff has another review on the Blitz in the East system, this time its expansion, Scorched Earth The January GMT Update is out Neva monthly updateBoardgamearena.com added BAYONETS AND TOMAHAWKS to its stable. Frank Davis interview in video formatNoble Knight GamesThe best place to find out of print games without paying Ebay prices!Ko-FiSign up to support the show monthly, or with a one-time donationDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
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41 - Ananda Gupta, Mark Herman, and Commands & Colors Medieval
Two interviews and a game in this episode. Here's links to things mentioned this time around...Our first guest review, Blitz in the East, by Paul ChernoffGMT is changing their shipment scheduleMar Herman's Wargames According to MarkGMT December newsletter with pricing newsArmchair Dragoons Digital Convention: ACDCPushing Cardboard first live show, Live Cardboard***A quick note about the live show. After recording was finished, I found out that the popular Chits show with Ardwulf and Dan was moving from Tuesday, to possibly Thursday. As many listeners may be interested in both shows, I may need to decide on a different time slot than Thursday. I'll let you know via the Event newsletter, the website, Bluesky, and Twitter when I have it settled.***Support the show
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40 - Justin Fassino, Maurice Suckling, Espana 1936
#40 - Justin Fassino, Maurice Suckling, Espana 1936The episode on the web is here.But now we're back on track. A bunch of stuff mentioned in this episode:.My Cube4Me affiliate linkBest new games pollSeljuk page on BGGMaurice Sucking page on BGGHistory of Byzantium podcastPaper Time Machines bookJoin us on our DISCORD CHANNELNoble Knight GamesThe best place to find out of print games without paying Ebay prices!Ko-FiSign up to support the show monthly, or with a one-time donationDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
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39 - Return from San Diego | Steve Carey | Mark Miklos
#39 Return from San DiegoInterviews with Steve Carey and Mark Miklos Links to things mentioned in the podcast:GMT drops No Retreat titlesGMT newsletterWorthington Holiday SaleOSG free guide to its battlesNoble Knight Fall SalePushing Carboard now a Cube4Me affiliateKickstarter for Euro War GamesPushing Cardboard Press ReleasesJoin us on our DISCORD CHANNELNoble Knight GamesThe best place to find out of print games without paying Ebay prices!Ko-FiSign up to support the show monthly, or with a one-time donationDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
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38 - Paul Hederer | Right Fierce and Terrible: Sluys 1340 | Dance of War
This episode featured an interview with designer Paul Hederer, as well as looks at two games: Dance of War and Right Fierce and Terrible: Sluys 1340As well, there was the usual news and chatterings about the history gaming hobby.**Note that Paul and I did refer to maps of his game occasionally. These can be seen in the YouTube version of the podcast. The visuals aren’t critical to enjoying the interview, however. A bunch of stuff mentioned in this episode:.I did a quick and dirty playthrough of one turn of Dance of WarCompass Games new kickstarter for Pontiac’s War- Frontier Rebellion 1763-66Shakos upcoming Gamefound campaign for Rex BritannorumTwo new scenarios for 1943 1945 (The Soft Underbelly) 3 Crown Games may not be available at your local shop, so check out their websiteVolko Ruhnke's session report for Right Fierce and Terrible from The Boardgames ChronicleThe 2024 Summit Award Nominees have been announcedThe Pushing Cardboard supporters linkJoin us on our DISCORD CHANNELNoble Knight GamesThe best place to find out of print games without paying Ebay prices!Ko-FiSign up to support the show monthly, or with a one-time donationDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Talk about historical boardgames and boardgaming. Tabletop conflict simulation boardgames, from old school hex-and-counter to modern card driven games and beyond. If it's a historical game, a political game, or a wargame, we'll talk about it.We dive into specific games in detail each episode, with tips on how to play and how the game fits in with other similar games. As well, we usually have an interview with a designer or publisher. And finally, we have news from the history gaming world as well as tips for new players and general chatter about what's happening in the hobby we love.
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