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Welcome back to Hexed And Countered! In this video, Joe takes a look at several new wargaming and tabletop arrivals at the studio, gives early impressions, and previews what's hitting the table in November. From modern armor tactical combat and medieval campaigns to solo helicopter missions in Vietnam and solo RPG exploration, here’s a rundown of recent deliveries and upcoming coverage! Featured Games & Mentions: • Battle Group: Clash – Baltics (Sapper Studio) • Nevsky: Update Kit (GMT Games / Levy & Campaign Series) • Star Trek Adventures: Captain's Log Solo Roleplaying Game (Modiphius) • Chopper Pilot: Vietnam (Compass Games) • Gateway to Falaise & Quatre Bras 1815 (Coming in November!) Let us know in the comments: Have you played Nevsky or the Levy & Campaign system? What games are you most excited to see covered next month? Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction & Overview 0:29 - Battle Group: Clash – Baltics 1:02 - Nevsky: Teutons and Rus in Collision (Update Kit) 2:32 - Star Trek Adventures: Captain's Log RPG 5:00 - Chopper Pilot: Vietnam 7:52 - November Tabletop Preview & Plans 9:50 - Channel Milestones & Wrap-Up Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the video, please like, share, and subscribe to support the channel. Consider hitting the "Join" button to become a channel member! If you'd like to get in touch with me, message me on BGG (username legendsport) or email me @ joe@hexedandcountered.com. Twitter: @HandC_Joe Instagram: @hexedandcountered Threads: @hexedandcountered Bluesky: @hexedjoe.bsky.social October 2026 | New Arrivals & November Preview

October 2026 | New Arrivals & November Preview

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Let's learn how to design games. Command Post Episode 20 with Thomas Van Hare

Command Post Episode 20 with Thomas Van Hare

Rough Swordsman Wargamer

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NEH NEWS 26

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Join Joe on Hexed And Countered for a first look and gameplay walkthrough of War Footing: Strategic Defense Management, developed by Strategist Den Games and available on Steam. In this strategic defense simulator, you're put in charge of a nation facing an imminent invasion. With limited time, a strict defense budget, and complex diplomacy across Western, Eastern, and neutral power blocs, you must manage domestic production, foreign arms deals, military licensing, and unit training across multiple fronts before the war begins. In this playthrough, Joe dives into the "Industrial Giant" scenario to test out unit mobilization, defense spending sliders, arms procurement, and doctrine choices. If you enjoy tabletop wargames, PC strategy games, and hex-and-counter combat, be sure to like, subscribe, and leave your thoughts or tips in the comments below! Thanks for watching! Chapters 00:00 - Introduction & Game Overview 01:12 - Scenario Selection (Industrial Giant) 05:07 - Dashboard, Briefing & Defense Budget Basics 09:12 - Military & Battle Map Overview 10:21 - Industry, Foreign Arms Market & Licensing 12:48 - Queuing Domestic Production (Logistics Trucks & ARVs) 14:46 - Diplomacy & Assigning Envoys 24:15 - Raising Formations: 1st & 2nd Infantry Battalions 28:06 - Field Manual Reference & Turn 1 Resolution 31:50 - Intelligence Reports & Buying Surplus Small Arms 37:02 - Upgrading Infrastructure & Domestic Mortar Production 42:27 - Standing Up the Mechanized Battalion (Turn 3) 44:20 - Event Decisions & Foreign Relations Fallout (Turn 4) 52:25 - Adopting Doctrines: Prepared Defenses 59:00 - Expanding Arms Deals & Adding Air Defense (Turn 7) 01:05:35 - Upgraded Licensing & Turn 10 Recap 01:10:37 - Final Thoughts & Outro Disclosure: I received a free review copy of this product from https://www.keymailer.co If you'd like to get in touch with me, message me on BGG (username legendsport) or email me @ joe@hexedandcountered.com. Twitter: @HandC_Joe Instagram: @hexedandcountered Threads: @hexedandcountered Bluesky: @hexedjoe.bsky.social War Footing (PC) | First Look & Gameplay

War Footing (PC) | First Look & Gameplay

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Show postponed till tomorrow. Scusi.

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Join Joe on Hexed And Countered for a first look and unboxing of Road to the Rhine, published by Compass Games and originally designed by Frank Chadwick (Game Designers' Workshop). Covering the Allied drive across Western Europe from September 1944 through April 1945—including scenarios for Operation Market Garden and the Battle of the Bulge—this remastered edition brings upgraded components to a classic hex-and-counter wargame. In this video, we review the back of the box, rulebook, scenario setup sheets, player aids, counters, and both northern and southern maps. Look for full gameplay coverage coming to the channel soon! If you enjoyed the video, please consider liking, commenting, and subscribing to support the channel. A special thank-you to all channel members and subscribers! Happy gaming! 00:00 - Introduction & Game Overview 00:46 - Box Back & Specifications 02:53 - Unboxing & Errata Sheet 03:43 - Rulebook Overview 04:27 - Player Aids & Combat Results Table (CRT) 05:10 - Supply Tracks & Reinforcement Charts 06:35 - Terrain Effects Charts & Scenario Setup Displays 10:11 - Counter Sheets Examination 13:17 - North Map Overview 15:18 - South Map Overview 16:48 - Final Thoughts & Outro If you'd like to get in touch with me, message me on BGG (username legendsport) or email me @ joe@hexedandcountered.com. Twitter: @HandC_Joe Instagram: @hexedandcountered Threads: @hexedandcountered Bluesky: @hexedjoe.bsky.social Road to the Rhine (Compass Games) | First Look

Road to the Rhine (Compass Games) | First Look

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Both sides of Turn 5 in the Marengo scenario from Decision Games’ Napoleon at War Deluxe Edition, collected in one physical-board playthrough. The Austrians bring strong infantry forward, attempt flank encirclements, and resolve a difficult series of attacks. The French respond by reorganizing their line, replacing front-line artillery with infantry, and attacking vulnerable Austrian units on the flank. Movement and planning have been selectively condensed. The episode retains the recorded combat outcomes, retreats, advances, and working corrections. This is a playthrough record—not a complete rules tutorial or authoritative adjudication. Commentary reflects the interpretation used at the table, and the battle remains unresolved. Game: Napoleon at War Deluxe Edition Scenario: Marengo Publisher: Decision Games Official game page: https://shop.decisiongames.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=3040 Earlier in the series: Setup and essential rules: https://youtu.be/-9P5U0almvE Turn 1 — Austrian and French turns: https://youtu.be/dkYKNKYXab4 Turn 2 — combined companion post: https://uboater658.blogspot.com/2026/10/napoleon-at-war-marengo-turn-2-austrian.html Next: Turn 6. 00:00 Intro and Turn 5 position 00:34 Austrian movement and flank plan 03:59 Austrian flank attacks 06:44 Austrian main-front attacks 11:48 French Turn 5 and defensive priorities 17:05 French combat resolution 19:19 Turn-end assessment #Wargaming #NapoleonAtWar #Marengo #BoardWargames #NapoleonicWars Napoleon at War: Marengo Turn 5 | Austrian and French Turns

Napoleon at War: Marengo Turn 5 | Austrian and French Turns

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Airing live on Thursday, October 29th at 8 pm ET. Join our town hall, featuring Bill and Billy Thomas, for the latest company news and your chance to win a FREE game! Compass Games Town Hall, Episode 145

Compass Games Town Hall, Episode 145

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Both sides of Turn 4 at Marengo, combined in one physical-board playthrough of Decision Games’ Napoleon at War Deluxe Edition. The Austrians bring infantry and artillery forward and press the French line. The French respond with counterattacks, but the combat sequence produces a sharp reversal and a difficult position for the next turn. Movement and planning have been selectively condensed. Commentary records the working interpretation and decisions during play—not a complete rules tutorial or authoritative adjudication. The battle is not concluded in this episode. Game: Napoleon at War Deluxe Edition Scenario: Marengo Publisher: Decision Games Official game page: https://shop.decisiongames.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=3040 Earlier in the series: Setup and essential rules: https://youtu.be/-9P5U0almvE Turn 1 — Austrian and French turns: https://youtu.be/dkYKNKYXab4 Turn 2 — combined companion post: https://uboater658.blogspot.com/2026/10/napoleon-at-war-marengo-turn-2-austrian.html Next: Turn 5. 00:00 Intro and Austrian Turn 4 03:22 Austrian attacks 08:41 French Turn 4 10:39 French combat resolution 13:50 Turn-end assessment #Wargaming #NapoleonAtWar #Marengo #BoardWargames #NapoleonicWars Napoleon at War: Marengo Turn 4 | Austrian and French Turns

Napoleon at War: Marengo Turn 4 | Austrian and French Turns

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WAFL (Looking over my draft and division)

WAFL (Looking over my draft and division)

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