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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

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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🔥 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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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!

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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 🤷).

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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! 👀

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These look great!

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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!

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

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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

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"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

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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.

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

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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-...

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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

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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?

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