Check out this review of supply and steel, our WW2 logistics game, by Wargaming Weekly: wargamingweekly.substack.com/p/supply-and... If you replace fighter and bombers with drones and missiles there is a lot of similarity to recent conflict.

Baba Yaga, a tactical drone and infiltration game designed by Ian Robinson, is now available on our analogue games page. Take a look — and browse the rest of our titles here: www.fightclubinternational.org/analogue-games

We recently ran a Down Range session (Nick Royer’s USMC tactical miniatures game) set in a Russo‑Ukraine scenario. It really showcased the danger of UAS paired with indirect fire, the importance of MG and AT weapon placement, and the need for tight coordination between commanders.

Can you communicate a plan well enough for others to fight off it? Can you you follow another's plan even though you didn't create it? This is the tension of military command that most wargames don't scratch. Let's try it out. Sign ups start now: www.fightclubinternational.org/campaigns/fl...

Op GULF SHIELD is open. A digital IAMD wargame set in the Persian Gulf. Build your force package, deploy your systems and defend five countries against a multi-axis Iranian saturation strike. Register, log in, play www.fightclubinternational.org/campaigns/op...

Tonight one of our directors is hosting a virtual game of "Readiness" for the Women's Wargaming Network. We're all about getting more people into wargaming. Dense military concepts like readiness become much clearer when translated into simple game mechanics.

One of the perks of being in FCI is access to members’ homegrown game designs. Next weekend we’ll be playing Ian Robinson’s tactical drone vs. infiltration game "Baba Yaga." Join up now to take part in this and many other activities.

Exciting news! We are partnering with Hex War to digitize some of our analogue games. Starting with the GOAT that is Phil Sabin's 'Take That Hill!'. Look out for this wargame primer hitting the app stores on 18th May. Game demo showing today at Modern Day Marine.

31% of our members are now in our discord server! This is a significant improvement from the 20% at the start of last year but we can do better. If you are a member and aren’t in our discord yet head to our website for access and see what is going on:

Our PME Game Design playlist now contains seven videos, offering more than ten hours of recorded insight. If you’re a military professional at a PME institution and want to "bring in a wargame," this channel is made for you. www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Our first CM Challenge Fight has occurred and we have our first Champion! The blue challenger managed to fight their Dutch platoon through the Syrian defences and exit the far side of the map within 45 minutes!

We’re kicking off a Combat Mission Challenge series where FCI’s best CM players become ‘bosses’ and build unique missions as their ‘lairs’ for challengers. Each boss fights with 2 secret handicaps for 45 minutes, then runs the AAR. 1st lair opens Wednesday; fight/watch on Discord

That's a wrap folks; we've now completed our Russo-Ukraine War tournament. We gathered plenty of lessons about structuring and overseeing distributed play across several weeks. The results, mission files and briefings are available here: www.fightclubinternational.org/campaigns/ru...

We were pleased to host Stuart Lyle yesterday to explore how urban tactics have evolved over the past 80 years. It's important to recognise both continuity and change. Watch the live replay here: www.youtube.com/live/Pt3jlve... (the full recording will be uploaded shortly)

Operation Gulf Shield will be utilizing a browser based interface for players to plan their operation without the need to own/operate/interface with the hyper detailed Command Modern Ops user interface. This is the sort of innovation we love to share in FCI.

We've updated our Webinar Page so you can now access our content more easily. Check it out here: www.fightclubinternational.org/news-and-eve... and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss out on future uploads and livestreams.

We're initiating an internal micro-mission focused on the current themes of drones, missile technology, and safeguarding delicate assets from economical disruptions using Command: Modern Operations. To participate, ensure you join FC before March 29th. #DroneDefense #CommandModernOperations

Join us for our second PME webinar this week! On Thursday at 1500 CET (Berlin time), catch the debut of Multi-Domain Brigade Operations. This exciting game transforms Seb Bae's Littoral Commander for intense land-based Close Combat. Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9Q9...

Don't miss our newest PME Game Design Webinar featuring 'Light Infantry,' a tactical game of pl/coy level battles at the squad scale. Designer Pawel Makowiec delves into the rationale behind the game and its educational impact. Tune in at 1200 EST: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjPO...

Check out our FCI news and blogs posts all in one spot on our website. No membership required:

We've launched our podcast, "THINK FIGHT LEARN REPEAT," and the first episode is now available. We're excited to bring you a new episode every week, exploring a wide range of topics related to wargaming and similar themes. Access it here: open.spotify.com/episode/20X5...

The past two weeks have exposed how misunderstood the concept of military readiness is by the general public and mainstream media. The price of being ready (like air line tickets) costs a lot more when you 'pay on the day'.

FCI will be at Connections North (paxsims.wordpress.com/2025/12/01/w...) on Saturday in Ottawa. We'll be bringing a selection of games and bags of enthusiasm. If you want to come and meet us post event we will be hitting Prohibition Bar at 1700 maps.app.goo.gl/gNFjFMok1nTe....

If you weren't able to join our live broadcast yesterday evening featuring Christopher A. Lawrence discussing the validity (or not) of data underpinning your war simulations, you can watch the recorded session here: youtube.com/live/f8K1kNv...

We are live!: www.youtube.com/live/f8K1kNv....

Reminder our next webinar on 'Data for Wargames' with Christopher A. Lawrence is today 1900EST via YouTube Live: www.youtube.com/live/f8K1kNv.... Subscribe before the event starts to ask questions.

Our next webinar is on Data for Wargames with Christopher A. Lawrence from the Dupuy Institute. Most modern wargames, combat models, and planning tools rest on inherited assumptions: casualty thresholds, breakpoints, suppression effects, force ratios, and “combat effectiveness.”

If you didn't catch our live webinar on the use of deception in military simulations, you can view it here: youtu.be/lqGyi-D69YI Follow and subscribe to our YT channel so you don't miss out in future: www.youtube.com/@fightclubin...

Lots of talk again about UK defence spending needing to accelerate as we are facing a 1936 moment. We have a webinar on the topic from May 2024 that lays out how the historical parallels between the 30s and now should keep us all up at night:

We are live with Dr John Curry talking about wargaming deception youtube.com/live/1odDnvh...

Our 2026 Webinar series will commence with Dr. John Curry exploring the use of deception in wargaming. If the essence of warfare revolves around deceit, shouldn't wargames effectively mirror this aspect? In a first for FCI, we will be streaming on YouTube Live here: youtube.com/live/1odDnvh....

Announcing our latest gaming activity: Op IRON UMBRELLA designed by FC España, using a bespoke, accessible user interface into Command. This is a Baltic themed critical infrastructure defence exercise against Ballistic, Cruise, UAV, and Fixed Wing attack. tinyurl.com/2vu4xf6v

In the arena of excellence, your gear speaks before you do. Our official FCI apparel is now available on Amazon! These aren't just shirts; they are a badge of dedication for those who live by the mantra: Think. Fight. Learn. Repeat. Get yours now: a.co/d/0bpevB8l

TAKE THAT HILL CALL FOR REVIEWS — FREE GAME OPPORTUNITY We’re offering a free copy of Take That Hill to the first 3 people who submit a written review of the Paratroop Raid Mod. You can print-and-play the game materials directly from our website here: www.fightclubinternational.org/take-that-hi...

What are your hopes for wargaming's evolution by 2026? - Which aspects are currently lacking or ignored? - Which platforms would excite you most as a participant? - What challenges should wargaming address? - Which organizations are missing out on wargaming's benefits? Let us know in the comments

We’re excited to partner with 'Buy Me A Coffee' buymeacoffee.com/fightclubintl to support our not-for-profit. With a limited budget, we mainly use virtual, print-and-play games. Your support will help us host more in-person events, create better content, and ship games physically.

Follow our Facebook page to help us connect with a broader audience. We aim to share valuable content, engage with our community, and make a positive impact. Stay updated with the latest posts, news, and events by visiting our page: www.facebook.com/profile.php?....

To mark the debut of Take That Hill on Amazon, we showcased a demonstration of the game's three modes: Basic, Advanced, and Paratroop Raid, featuring two active-duty officers from the US Army. Watch the video here: youtu.be/3vWx8m8Wias

Wargaming offers a range of personal benefits that often go unnoticed. Beyond the strategic and tactical skills it enhances, wargaming can significantly boost cognitive abilities such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making under pressure

Feeling overwhelmed as a unit commanding officer needing to update the FY26 professional development plan? January's cold nights don't make it easier. Don't worry, we've talked to two experienced COs who have mastered improving their teams without unnecessary fuss

Explore Tactical Exercises Without Troops (TEWTs), a vital, low-cost military training method. Imagine running these exercises in simulations to uncover challenges and highlight students' planning and cognitive blind spots. Check out our video on this topic:

Discover the impressive achievements of FCI participants who have impacted 11 popular podcasts and authored or featured in 6 insightful articles. All these links are stored in one place on our website: www.fightclubinternational.org/about-fight-...

Our tactical wargame primer, 'Take That Hill!'—originally designed by Prof Phil Sabin from KCL—is now available for purchase on Amazon at the low price of $20 USD. Can you lead your platoon to victory and seize the hill? www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXFXS775

Did you know that all our webinars are recorded and available to watch at no cost? We've also added timestamps to each of our videos, so you can easily skip to the exact section you're interested in without any delay. Just visit our YouTube playlist here for access: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Did you know we have 11 downloadable wargames on our website that you can access FOR FREE! All we ask is that you join our expanding network of professionals www.fightclubinternational.org/analogue-games You can watch a video on our games here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX8Z...

Check out this latest Matrix Game designed to explore the ongoing situation in Venezuela. Instead of just being part of the audience why not step into the shoes of the protagonists and make the difficult choices... www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

The wait is over 🇪🇸 Fight Club has officially launched its Spain Chapter. We are a community of practice applying professional wargaming to: 🛡️ Defense & Security 🎓 Education 🌍 Strategic Analysis Building a national network with global reach to advance professional wargaming

This year’s Reading List focuses on what actually decides outcomes in peer war: multidomain coordination, the Baltic flashpoint, Russian operational practice, ground-truth on combat myths, the drone fight, logistics as the limiter, hybrid pressure below the threshold & mobilisation.

Happy New Year, Fight Club. Thanks to every member who played, designed, facilitated, wrote, hosted, mentored, or simply showed up. You’re what makes this network real. Here’s to a 2026 of better practice, better communities, and better outcomes—one game at a time. 👊

After a short break we are back with our Weekly Webinar Recaps. This week we rewatch our 3 speaker panel on deception in war - very relevant for the current 'transparent battlefield' discussion. Watch it here: youtu.be/mngA24vb_OE