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Bolt Action: Third Edition
Review: The definitive World War II tabletop skirmish game, Bolt Action provides a flexible yet tactical ruleset that appeals to both history buffs and wargamers. The third edition refines mechanics while maintaining fast-paced play. -
Frostgrave: Fantasy Wargames in the Frozen City
Review: One of the most beloved fantasy skirmish games, Frostgrave blends spellcasting and tactical skirmishes in an abandoned, ice-covered city. Its rich campaign system makes it great for ongoing narratives. -
Stargrave: Science Fiction Wargames in the Ravaged Galaxy
Review: A sci-fi counterpart to Frostgrave, Stargrave swaps wizards for space captains and their crews, offering thrilling skirmishes with space pirates, alien threats, and cybernetic bounty hunters. -
The Silver Bayonet: A Wargame of Napoleonic Gothic Horror
Review: A fascinating mix of Napoleonic warfare and supernatural horror, this game has players leading elite monster-hunting squads against vampires, werewolves, and other nightmarish foes. -
Gaslands: Post-Apocalyptic Vehicular Combat
Review: A high-octane miniature wargame inspired by Mad Max, where players use toy cars to engage in chaotic vehicular battles. Its campaign progression and cinematic gameplay make it a fan favorite. -
Zona Alfa: Salvage and Survival in the Exclusion Zone
Review: A brutal, fast-paced skirmish game set in a post-apocalyptic world inspired by Chernobyl’s Exclusion Zone. Featuring exploration, mutant horrors, and tense firefights, it's perfect for STALKER fans. -
Rangers of Shadow Deep
Review: A cooperative fantasy skirmish game by Joseph A. McCullough, creator of Frostgrave. This solo or co-op RPG-like experience has players acting as heroic rangers investigating a growing shadow. -
Oathmark: Battles of the Lost Age
Review: A large-scale rank-and-flank fantasy wargame where players build their own kingdom, fielding armies of humans, elves, orcs, and other classic fantasy races. It emphasizes dynamic army creation and strategic battles. -
Lion Rampant: Medieval Wargaming Rules
Review: A fast-playing medieval skirmish game designed for quick and engaging historical battles. It balances realism with accessibility, making it great for newcomers to historical wargaming. -
Xenos Rampant: Science Fiction Wargaming Rules
Review: The sci-fi evolution of Lion Rampant, this game allows for cinematic sci-fi battles with customizable factions, making it great for narrative-driven wargaming across various settings. -
A Billion Suns: Interstellar Fleet Battles
Review: A unique fleet-based wargame where players control megacorporation fleets fighting over contracts, mining operations, and deep-space salvage. It features a highly flexible and dynamic mission structure. -
Reality’s Edge: Cyberpunk Skirmish Rules
Review: A cyberpunk-themed skirmish game that immerses players in a world of corporate espionage, hacking, and street warfare. It offers deep campaign play and unique character progression. -
The Doomed: Apocalyptic Horror Skirmish Gaming
Review: A survival horror skirmish game set in a doomed world where players control doomed heroes battling nightmarish creatures. Its bleak tone and fast-paced combat make it stand out. -
Honours of War: 18th-Century Warfare Rules
Review: A historical wargame focused on 18th-century battles, particularly the Seven Years’ War. It offers elegant mechanics and a solid balance between historical accuracy and playability. -
Rebels and Patriots: American Revolution & Frontier Skirmishes
Review: A fast and easy-to-learn set of skirmish rules that allows players to reenact battles from the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and other conflicts in the colonial era.
