The Boardgames Chronicle
@thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social
📤 1433
📥 61
📝 1159
War and political games enthusiast, history buff, content creator.
pinned post!
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! ⏩
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/06/01/m...
@gmtgames.bsky.social
@benhull.bsky.social
@djackthompson.bsky.social
loading . . .
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…
https://theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/06/01/my-top-solitaire-wargames-new-designs-and-all-time-classics/
5 months ago
0
16
4
A great solitaire design, firmly based in history (battle of Stalingrad) with beautiful components and great replayability - this is Pavlov's House. We created detailed review - hope you will enjoy it! ⬇️
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/05/11/p...
#DanVerssenGames
#DVG
@djackthompson.bsky.social
loading . . .
Pavlov’s House Video Review
Pavlov’s House is a great solitaire wargame, designed by David Thompson and published via Dan Verssen Games (DVG). It is part of Valiant Defense series, and as such tells the amazing stories …
https://theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/05/11/pavlovs-house-video-review/
1 day ago
0
15
4
reposted by
The Boardgames Chronicle
Clio's Board Games
3 days ago
Essen SPIEL 2025 Recap: I met
@thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social
@playersaidblog.bsky.social
@playersaidalex.bsky.social
...
loading . . .
Essen SPIEL 2025 Recap
Once more, the SPIEL fair at Essen has come to an end. It’s been a few intense days of looking, meeting, and, of course, playing – for me and 200,000+ other attendees. Even though the fair has expa…
https://cliosboardgames.wordpress.com/2025/11/02/essen-spiel-2025-recap/
2
12
4
A Full Measure of Devotion is one of the newest games from Polish publisher Strategemata, depicting Gettysburg 1863 campaign. Let us present today its components, rules and victory conditions. Enjoy! 👇👇👇
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/11/05/u...
4 days ago
0
6
2
A week has passed since Spiel 2025. So as my memories are still fresh, let me share my impressions from this great fair. Enjoy the article! 👇
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/11/02/s...
@soundofdrumsgames.bsky.social
@phalanxgames.bsky.social
@assaultgames.bsky.social
@ospreygames.bsky.social
7 days ago
1
20
4
If you would like to learn about great design by
@jasondcmatthews.bsky.social
& AnandaGupta - Imperial Struggle (via
@gmtgames.bsky.social
) - we created a video review. You will find there also some strategy tips there! Enjoy! ⬇️
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/03/30/i...
8 days ago
0
26
6
Today we present White Plains 1776 - one of the Battles of American Revolution series games. We discuss the game rules, components and victory conditions. Hope you will enjoy it! URL:
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/10/30/f...
@gmtgames.bsky.social
10 days ago
0
21
3
Latest GMT Monthly Update presents also fantastic map for Baltic Empires.
@zweigefuhle.bsky.social
is in his best form here - I love the subtle color palette used! You can find more info in the full article (
mailchi.mp/b4efd75a60b8...
)
@gmtgames.bsky.social
11 days ago
4
23
5
A bit later than usually (due to Spiel fair) I am analyzing & sharing October GMT Update (
mailchi.mp/b4efd75a60b8...
). Cuius Regio - a new design by
@fgradaille.bsky.social
- will have one of the most striking box covers I have ever seen! Check out article for more great news!
@gmtgames.bsky.social
11 days ago
1
18
6
This has just arrived! Poland ‘39 from Trafalgar Editions by Crisanto Lorente Gonzalez. Really looking forward to this high-quality production!
#TrafalgarEditions
12 days ago
0
5
0
That was fascinating journey with this game. Both sides had their ups and downs, moments of surprise, defeat and triumph. Big kudos to Clio for his first game of PoG. And supply is killer here :) PS. Of course, excellent implementation on
#RallyTheTroops
by
@ccxvii.bsky.social
and his team.
add a skeleton here at some point
12 days ago
2
10
2
If you would like to learn about great design by
@markherman54.bsky.social
- Pacific War (published via
@gmtgames.bsky.social
) - we created a video review which goes into details of this grand game. Enjoy! ⬇️
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/03/16/p...
13 days ago
0
14
3
The Longest Trench is a short historical game on World War I, presenting it as a string of battles. That small design really caught my attention and I would like to share several materials on it. I hope you will enjoy it! ▶️
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/10/26/s...
#UGG
#Wargames
#boardgames
#WWI
14 days ago
0
15
2
Second day of
#SPIEL25
started with great session of Neither King nor God. Cool, intense and quick design from
@soundofdrumsgames.bsky.social
. This is pilot to the full version which will be published next year!
15 days ago
4
40
1
Time to start
#SPIEL25
! Will be there for two days and hope for great board games experience! See you guys soon!
@soundofdrumsgames.bsky.social
@assaultgames.bsky.social
@phalanxgames.bsky.social
@ospreygames.bsky.social
@mightyboards.bsky.social
16 days ago
2
19
2
A pretty unique design from
@fgradaille.bsky.social
takes us to Conclave in which we will try to influence the election of the next Pope. Let us look at the game and its core mechanics - enjoy!
#Saltpeppersgames
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/10/22/h...
loading . . .
Habemus Papam – Unboxing & Overview
Francisco (Pako) Gradaille has a talent of designing very interesting boardgames, which at the same time cover pretty broad spectrum of mechanics and topics. As you know, I played his Plantagenet e…
https://theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/10/22/habemus-papam-unboxing-overview/
17 days ago
0
8
3
ICYM, I am resharing my Essen Spiel Wargames Preview material. So many great wargames waiting for us soon! ⬇️
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/10/19/s...
@soundofdrumsgames.bsky.social
@phalanxgames.bsky.social
@ospreygames.bsky.social
19 days ago
0
15
1
Essen Wargames Preview is ready. Let us see what we can expect! ⬇️
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/10/19/s...
@soundofdrumsgames.bsky.social
@assaultgames.bsky.social
@phalanxgames.bsky.social
@ospreygames.bsky.social
@mightyboards.bsky.social
@djackthompson.bsky.social
@fgradaille.bsky.social
loading . . .
Spiel Essen 2025 – Wargames Preview
SPIEL, also known as Essen Spiel, is a major annual board game convention held in Essen, Germany, typically in October. It draws thousands of global attendees, including publishers, designers, and …
https://theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/10/19/spiel-essen-2025-wargames-preview/
21 days ago
0
12
4
Spending leisure weekend, playing some Battle of Hoth with kids. They grasped mechanics very quickly and as a team play very well! More on how to play this great game here:
youtu.be/PhbM6Wl_rzU
#daysofwonder
22 days ago
0
23
2
reposted by
The Boardgames Chronicle
The Players’ Aid
22 days ago
As we progress on our Europe Trip and SPIEL Essen Convention Road Show we will be doing a Daily Debrief Series on the blog. Here is a recap of Day 1 where we saw Hackenburg and Verdun in France.
theplayersaid.com/2025/10/17/e...
loading . . .
Europe Trip and SPIEL Essen Convention Road Show Daily Debrief Series – Day 1
We have arrived! After an 8 1/2 hour flight we landed this morning at 7:30am local time in Frankfurt. Luggage took a while but we got our car pretty quickly and were on on the road and on our way t…
https://theplayersaid.com/2025/10/17/europe-trip-and-spiel-essen-convention-road-show-daily-debrief-series-day-1/
0
19
2
I just love these little, solitaire games from Mike Lambo. This time we're featuring Australian commandos in action during the Vietnam War. Join us! 👇👇👇
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/10/17/g...
#wargames
#tabletop
23 days ago
1
13
1
This has just arrived - two great expansions for Doomlings! This is such a wonderful, brutal and beautiful game. If you want to check more about it, please see the my wife's review:
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/02/14/r...
24 days ago
1
5
2
I am definitely fan of Burning Banners - we played one my favorite Campaigns - where Army of Night is allied with Empire against Dwarfs & Vikings. Cool game and tremendously climatic ending. If you want to learn more about that great game, check my materials on it:
youtu.be/B42-La4s0iM
26 days ago
0
17
1
A Gest of Robin Hood is a light & fun game to play. I created whole set of materials which can help players to quickly jump into this title. Check this out 👇👇👇
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/10/12/s...
@gmtgames.bsky.social
@fredserval.bsky.social
@joedewhurst.bsky.social
@volko.bsky.social
loading . . .
Strategy & Training Materials for A Gest of Robin Hood
A Gest of Robin Hood: Insurrection in Nottinghamshire is already the second game in the Irregular Conflicts Series, further adapting the COIN (COunter INsurgency) system to depict peasant revolts, …
https://theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/10/12/strategy-training-materials-for-a-gest-of-robin-hood/
28 days ago
0
32
9
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!
#SoloWargame
#wargames
#boardgames
#tabletop
29 days ago
1
9
1
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! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/10/10/k...
@MultiManPub
30 days ago
0
17
2
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!
#boardgames
about 1 month ago
0
7
1
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! ⬇️
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/10/08/f...
@gmtgames.bsky.social
about 1 month ago
0
8
1
reposted by
The Boardgames Chronicle
Cube4me
about 1 month ago
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
0
9
2
We just published our Top 3 Games with… Julius Caesar! Hope you will get some great inspirations there! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/10/05/m...
@gmtgames.bsky.social
@markherman54.bsky.social
@volko.bsky.social
loading . . .
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…
https://theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/10/05/my-top-3-wargames-with-julius-caesar/
about 1 month ago
1
30
7
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!
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/10/03/u...
@gmtgames
loading . . .
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,…
https://theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/10/03/unboxing-overview-for-illusion-of-glory/
about 1 month ago
0
7
3
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! 👇👇👇
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/10/01/p...
about 1 month ago
0
3
1
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:
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/03/14/i...
about 1 month ago
3
12
2
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!
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/09/28/f...
@gmtgames.bsky.social
loading . . .
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…
https://theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/09/28/first-look-at-combat-commander-pacific/
about 1 month ago
0
19
4
Julius Caesar from Columbia Games is one of the classic wargames. We had a pleasure - again, thanks to
#RallyTheTroops
- to play it several times with
@cliosboardgames.bsky.social
. And below I am presenting several exciting session reports from this! Enjoy!
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/09/26/j...
loading . . .
Julius Caesar – exciting sessions via Rally the Troops
We have played with Clio already several games on Rally the Troops – not being able to often see each other live, this is our main and preferred option to spend time together with the boardga…
https://theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/09/26/julius-caesar-exciting-sessions-via-rally-the-troops/
about 1 month ago
2
15
4
I am slowly starting my adventure with the Great Battles of American Revolution system. Really keen to learn it as well as gain more knowledge about historical period. Below my material on Pensacola 1781. More will come! 👇👇👇
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/09/24/f...
@gmtgames.bsky.social
about 2 months ago
2
20
2
This is cool news!
add a skeleton here at some point
about 2 months ago
0
8
0
They said: come to Rome, spend some time, it is nice & cozy. Then all of them arrived & caused a brawl! Time of Crisis with
@whovian223.bsky.social
,
@cliosboardgames.bsky.social
&
@playersaidblog.bsky.social
on
#RallyTheTroops
. One of the most hilarious ends & tie-breakers!
@gmtgames.bsky.social
about 2 months ago
3
29
5
This has arrived today! Paco, can’t wait to play another of your designs!
@fgradaille.bsky.social
@saltandpeppergames.bsky.social
about 2 months ago
2
14
5
Vijayanagara is one of the best light/medium wargames which I played in the recent years. I am trying to explain this opinion in below review. Enjoy!
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/09/21/r...
@sespagnolie.bsky.social
@gmtgames.bsky.social
loading . . .
[REVIEW] Vijayanagara: The Deccan Empires of Medieval India, 1290-1398
About game:Vijayanagara is a 1-3 player board game depicting the dynamics of the Indian subcontinent during the years 1290-1398. The game spans the Khalji & Tughlaq dynasties of the Delhi Sulta…
https://theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/09/21/review-vijayanagara-the-deccan-empires-of-medieval-india-1290-1398/
about 2 months ago
2
48
10
A small footprint, Rome-themed, solo game, fitting into VHS Cassette box - that is exactly Rome: Fate of Empire - resource management & conquest type of game. It is challenging and puts your emperor skills to the maximum test! More details here:
youtu.be/TxBL1vSjzJE
Enjoy!
about 2 months ago
0
8
1
Let me present today a tactical-level wargame from Polish publisher Strategemata on Napoleonic Wars - namely Corunna 1809: Moor vs Soult. We shall present components and mechanics in below material - enjoy! 👇
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/09/19/u...
#wargames
#boardgames
loading . . .
Unboxing & Overview for Corunna 1809: Moor vs Soult
Corunna 1809: Moore vs. Soult depicts the last battle of 1808 campaign, when General Moore rushed on Sahagun, threatening the flank of the dispersed French forces. The battle ended with the pitiful…
https://theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/09/19/unboxing-overview-for-corunna-1809-moor-vs-soult/
about 2 months ago
1
9
3
As per latest
@gmtgames.bsky.social
monthly update, Baltic Empires is getting closer to the publication. We just received sneak-peak about its box cover - another great art. Wil be really cool to play that game! Check the newsletter here:
mailchi.mp/ff0c91890711...
!
@zweigefuhle.bsky.social
about 2 months ago
5
27
4
In the recent
@gmtgames.bsky.social
monthly update (details here:
mailchi.mp/ff0c91890711...
) Gene shared how the box cover for the 20th Anniversary Edition of Combat Commander will look like. It is splendid and very thematic. Waiting for the game to arrive soon!
about 2 months ago
2
33
8
Only few hours to the finish of Armed Conflict campaign. With updated shipping options and several stretch-goals achieved, this is really great product at affordable price. Check it out!
add a skeleton here at some point
about 2 months ago
0
6
2
#PrincepsGames
just launched crowdfunding campaign for their new game - Iron Squad. If you would like to learn more about it, check below interview with the designer. Enjoy!
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/09/16/i...
#wargames
#boardgames
#tabletop
loading . . .
Interview with Vukasin Nisavic, designer of Iron Squad by Princeps Games
To immediately jump to the Kickstarter page of the game go here: Michal: Hi Vukasin and welcome back to The Boardgames Chronicle blog! For those who do not know you, can you please tell us what do …
https://theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/09/16/interview-with-vukasin-nisavic-designer-of-iron-squad-by-princeps-games/
about 2 months ago
1
8
1
Except wargames, which I usually play pretty often, I also appreciate the Railroad / Train themed titles. There is something which simply attracts you to them. What are mine? Let us see:
theboardgameschronicle.com/2023/08/06/m...
@gmtgames.bsky.social
loading . . .
My Top 3 Boardgames with Railroads!
With the hand on hearth – please tell me who of us have not lived through fascination of the trains and everything connected with railroads during the childhood? For some it grew into huge pa…
https://theboardgameschronicle.com/2023/08/06/my-top-3-boardgames-with-railroads/
about 2 months ago
2
17
2
Pursuit of Glory - a sequel to the award-winning Paths of Glory - brings a lot of its own flavor while keeping main system mechanics. We shall have a look today at its components and main game mechanics. Enjoy!
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/09/14/u...
@gmtgames
loading . . .
Unboxing & Overview for Pursuit of Glory
Pursuit of Glory: The Great War in the Near East is a sequel to the award-winning Paths of Glory. This game puts you in the driver’s seat of the British/Russian alliance or the Ottoman Empire…
https://theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/09/14/unboxing-overview-for-pursuit-of-glory/
about 2 months ago
1
5
1
Beautiful, elegant, compact & quick to play - this is General Orders: Sengoku Jidai. Let us learn more about the newest game from
@djackthompson.bsky.social
&
@trevormbenjamin.bsky.social
. Enjoy! 👇👇👇
theboardgameschronicle.com/2025/09/12/i...
@ospreygames.bsky.social
about 2 months ago
0
22
4
Came back to my fav solo game of 2025 - Fields of Fire. Playing Normandy, Mission 2. That one is huge - constant grind & slug through multiple German defenses. But we made it - victory is ours. More from this great game here:
bit.ly/FoF_Academy
@benhull.bsky.social
@gmtgames.bsky.social
about 2 months ago
1
10
3
Load more
feeds!
log in