I just saw James at Connections UK and his talk was immensely helpful with some projects I’ve got going at work- he’s the real deal so buy his game!

I've set up a dedicated account for Sapper Studio. Please share and follow for updates on Battlegroup Clash and more (there's exciting stuff planned). I'll just use this account for my personal musings. Now here's a joke: I know a friend who keeps stealing board games... He’s such a Risk taker!

I'm helping out a bit with the development of this one. The subject matter is the Boxer Rebellion and the siege of Peking. Mechanically it's a combination of sieging, juggling supply and morale, hand management, and a bit of deck-building. In short: interesting.

@markherman54.bsky.social's keynote speech this morning at ConnectionsUK. My conclusions from his presentation: professional and commercial games have some differences, much in common, and lots to learn from each other.

Taking part in the Green & Pleasant Land mega game at ConnectionsUK. I'm the National Security Adviser. War with Russia looms. The UK govn is preoccupied with fire fighting mini crises. The PM is chairing regular cabinet meetings, but I fear Russian destabilisation efforts are proving effective.

I'm very much looking forward to this one!

Exciting to see that Battlegroup Clash: Baltics, even in prototype form, continues to hit the table with the Bundeswehr 💪🇩🇪🎲

A detailed overview of the background and features of the forthcoming game here! Thanks @playersaidblog.bsky.social blog for the opportunity.

Nudge nudge, just 48 hours remain to pre-order Battlegroup Clash: Baltics at a discount of 30% on the MSRP. Experience modern warfare as a NATO or Russian commander in this game for professional & hobby wargamers. Delivery planned for later this year. Pre-order here: www.sapperstudio.com/battlegr

Woah, this just arrived out of nowhere, ordered on a whim. I know very little about the game. Can't be many games that have a 7th edition, right? Anyone played any earlier edition?

Newest member of the Buckley household! Hamish the Welsh Terrier ❤️

Intrigued by Battlegroup Clash: Baltics? @zillablitz.bsky.social is. Find out what he thinks by jumping to the 22m34s mark of this video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qAj... You can pre-order the game here. Be quick, at the start of September the price band will rise! www.sapperstudio.com/battlegr

So many things to remember launching a game first time as a completely solo endeavour. I just clocked I need a copyright for Battlegroup Clash. Inspired by @colewehrle.bsky.social I went for a Creative Commons licence. Share and adapt, but acknowledge the source, and no commercial gain. Back cover.

Highly recommended based on my bit of play-testing. I love the movement system, the perils of leaving too large an electronic footprint, and innovative order mechanism. Also, great to have the game printed in the Czech Republic, not China, as a protest at China's support of Russian aggression.

Battlegroup Clash: Baltics is up for pre-order with a nice discount. If you are interested in modern tactical #wargaming from a professional or recreational point of view don't miss out on this one. I highly recommend it! #PME

I'm very much looking forward to this game. It has a platoon level system with drone and EW. It accounts for planning using Sync Matrices. It has huge educational value. Finally, it's set in the Baltics, making the game very relevant for our context. So, yes, I'm definitely pre-ordering.

Pre-orders now open for Battlegroup Clash: Baltics www.sapperstudio.com/battlegr This tactical land combat game covers a Russian invasion of Estonia in the present day. It is unique: a game for professionals, but also designed to be accessible to, and played by, hobby gamers. Order now for 30% off!

Back at the Cardboard Emperors club in London for the first time in ages. We completed our Purple Haze campaign! Also being played: Struggle of Empires, Imperial Struggle and Pax Renaissance.

Vietnam in a Big Box – First impressions of Purple Haze https://armchairdragoons.com/rev-purplehaze/

Hey @fortcircle.bsky.social how can a ship's cat get hold of a copy of Hunt for Blackbeard in Blighty?

Fantastic to see a prototype copy of my forthcoming game Battlegroup Clash Baltics being used by the Bundeswehr for wargaming exercises! More details here: www.sapperstudio.com/battlegr

The final map for Battlegroup Clash: Baltics is now ready, see below. All the maps are grid based, and replicate satellite imagery of Estonia. Blind playtesting is underway. I plan to open up the game for pre-orders at the start of next month. Sign up for updates here www.sapperstudio.com/games

Unleash Napoleon's genius or defy him! Our new Napoleonic wargame, "1806: The Elbe Campaign," is coming to the P-300. Experience intense, asymmetric warfare in under 120 mins. Wishlist now & join playtesting on Discord! https://f.mtr.cool/qodsfplojj

Massive thanks to @jsbuckley.bsky.social fir the teach and play of Stalingrad Roads by @nutspublishing.bsky.social - an excellent entry in the series. youtu.be/gbsjj7wXcD8

The campaign scenario of Liberty Roads begins. I really enjoyed playing Stalingrad Roads solo, so I'm looking forward to this. Recommended reading: Monty's Men by John Buckley (no relation). A great book re-examining the British Army's performance post D-Day, h/t @charlesvasey.bsky.social

The just published PunchedCON wrap-up newsletter for 2025 includes an article on other great UK wargame events you can attend this year, reviews of this year's con, and dates for 26/27 mailchi.mp/5b30e1d7d356... TLDR: PCON26 - 1st to 3rd May 2026. PCON27 - 7th to 9th May 2027.

Our KS for Rolling Seas is now live. Please have a look at the page below and help us bring this project to life! Roll and write. Pirates and sea monsters. Up to six players. What's not to like? www.kickstarter.com/projects/nut...

The latest designer diary for Battlegroup Clash: Baltics is up. It covers a recent 6-player playtest, a production timeline update, and how the game models electronic warfare & drones. If you have any interest in tactical EW and drones, have a read. www.sapperstudio.com/post/battleg...

Pirates, vagabonds, scallywags and sundry, hear ye now this: The #Kickstarter for #RollingSeas kicks off on 20th May! This 1 to 6-player roll & write game sends you on epic seafaring adventures, building your reputation as you go. Sign up for notifications here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/nut...

PunchedCON attendee @statto99.bsky.social complied a list of the games played at the con last weekend💪. 170 different games! Most played: Here I Stand, Fire in the Lake, Red Dust Rebellion Congress of Vienna. A clean sweep for our supporter @gmtgames.bsky.social 🙌 boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/357...

🔥 Early bird discount ends in 15 days! 🔥 Pre-order now in the US, Europe & worldwide for exclusive savings! Don't miss your chance!  https://f.mtr.cool/iopvgdmnlt

Want a overview of what PunchedCON is like? Thinking about going next year? Read this fantastic review: eboracon.co.uk/2025/05/13/p...

another epic weekend of wargames at #punchedcon as always, thanks @jsbuckley.bsky.social and #secondchancegames and all the other sponsors for this wonderful event.

Promised myself I wasn't going to buy any new games at PunchedCON this year... 😂

Epic Command & Colours Waterloo game underway at PunchedCON. Bold moves being made by @fredserval.bsky.social

I now have a prototype copy of Battlegroup Clash Baltics. Map artwork courtesy of Shayne Langdon, designer of Old School Tactical. Getting some playtesting in before a big 3vs3 player at PunchedCON on Saturday. www.sapperstudio.com/games

Our games Stalingrad Roads, Italia 1917-18 and Port Arthur have all been nominated for various categories for the prestigious Charles S Roberts awards, for games released in 2024. If you have enjoyed any of them, please give them a tick on the relevant form - it would be very much appreciated!

Not going to lie, surprised and disappointed Purple Haze wasn't an option for game of the year (or even in the solo/cooperative game category 🤷).

Europe! 🇪🇺 Exclusive pre-order discounts LIVE on our site NOW! Top quality, irresistible prices. Pre-order & SAVE! Delivery est. Q3-Q4 2025. ➡️ https://f.mtr.cool/afwhpsfowm 🇺🇸 US & rest of world 🌎: stay tuned for availability in the coming weeks! 👀

These look great!

Hivemind: Can anyone recommend a graphic designer capable of laying out a rulebook, including illustrated examples, in InDesign? Not looking for top of the range, high budget (as I don't have a big budget), just someone reliable and competent. Thanks!

Just arrived! Thank you @sebastianbae.bsky.social ♥️ Can't wait to dig into it!

Sea & Steel's rulebook is nearing completion, and we need YOUR help for blind playtest sessions on Vassal! Think you can navigate the rules? Join our Discord and drop a message in the Sea & Steel chat! Let's set sail! https://f.mtr.cool/lrvsybwafb

"One of the finest narrative wargames ever produced". Fu@k yeah! I'm particularly happy with the nod to Matterhorn: it was a key reference point for us developing the narrative (credit to @srdjanjovanovski.bsky.social, who wrote the core storylines). Thanks for the review @danthurot.bsky.social

A fantastic, in depth and insightful review of Purple Haze. I struggle to disagree with any of it. It's very rewarding to see all the work we put in result in reviews like this.

Thanks Tim! Given you are both ex-military and now a wargame designer that means a lot!

I'm helping edit the rules for Sea & Steel, forthcoming by @nevawargames.bsky.social. Just played my first game (Vassal). If I weren't getting a comp copy I would be ordering it straight away. Mechanically simple but tense and with tough decision. Great looking too! nevawargames.com/product/sea-...

Here's a review of Battlegroup Clash! It highlights key game features like the Orders system & electronic warfare. "Superb, like nothing I have played before," he says. boardgamegeek.com/thread/34882... The game will be up for pre-orders 'soon'. Register for updates here www.sapperstudio.com/games

Just finished the campaign game of Stalingrad Roads by @nutspublishing.bsky.social. Have played it solo for about a month (c25 hours total). Soviets took Kharkov on the last roll for a minor victory. Try a monster-ish h&c game solo, it can be a great experience. Video coming @fredserval.bsky.social?

Played every COIN game out there, multiple times. Cuba Libre remains my favourite. Accessible. Fast. No fiddly rules. The best tabletalk. Dark humour. Sinatra. And whadda look.