Talk about historical boardgames and boardgaming. Tabletop conflict simulation boardgames, from old school hex-and-counter to modern card driven games and beyon...
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
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37 - Dan Bullock and the Summit Award | Rob Bottos and Bottoscon | Arabian Struggle
This episode has two interviews, neither one of them designers talking about games. As well, I take a good look at Arabian Struggle, and interesting new 3-handed CDG from Catastrophe Games.SD Hist accepting nominations for Summit AwardHighlights from the GMT August NewsletterNeva launches Steel and Sea: Columbus' VoyagesRevolution releases Shiloh: The first DayI review The Soft Underbelly: 1943 1945 from di SimulaLock n Load Publishing Summer SaleSupport the show
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36 - The Amazing Art of Rodger MacGowan | Bonaparte's Eastern Empire
This episode there was no interview, but a dive into a game much discussed last episode and well as a good look at Rodger B MacGowan's lush new artbook cum autobiography.Here's the video version of the podcastHere's the audio version of the podcastVento Nuovo releases Blocks in the EastDevir Games updates the release scheduleThin Red Line Games announces new living rules for The Fate of AllBelated Happy 7th birthday to Fort Circle GamesNoble Knight is paying extra for your used RPG stuffNew game from Neva: Rebellion and PunishmentDon't forget the PUSHING CARDBOARD SWAG!Join us on our DISCORD CHANNELNoble Knight GamesThe best place to find out of print games without paying Ebay prices!Disclaimer: 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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35 - Andrew Rourke and Form Square
This was a lengthy interview, so it's all alone. Look for a fairly quick follow-up episode with a look at the game mentioned in this interview as well as a dive into Rodger MacGowan's beautiful new art autobiography.Episode 35 Video versionSupport the show
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34 - Patrick Gebhardt and Vuca
This episode is mostly about Vuca, the up and coming publisher from Germany. It features an interview with Patrick Gebhardt, one of Vuca's founders, and a close look at a new game from them, 1812 Napoleon's Fateful March.You can find the audio version of the podcast here.Here's some link to things we discussed:Full video version of the 1812 game overviewNew game from HollandspieleWorthington's July NewsletterNeva backstory on ColumbusForm Square announces their next game, Maida.Stuart Ellis-Gorman updates everyone on his Lost Cause myth research Check out Vuca's websiteNoble Knight GamesThe best place to find out of print games without paying Ebay prices!Disclaimer: 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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