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an expansion for Panzer Grenadier: Broken Axis, with 64 new die-cut, silky smooth pieces and 24 new scenarios from the 1944 Soviet invasion of Romania [Forum]

a new edition of the introductory game for Second World War at Sea, now with 15 (!) scenarios [Forum]

a two-player game recreating the land, sea, and air struggle for the possession of the Japanese island of Okinawa, from April to June 1945. Seen as the last steppingstone for the final jump toward Japan, the battle was important for both sides. [Forum]

a print and play WW2 wargame for two players and solitaire that takes around half an hour to setup and play. The game sets a small squad of American Airborne against their German enemies in a series of small skirmish scenarios. The game's counters (or chits) each represent an actual soldier with the gameplay being in the thick of man-to-man combat.

this game features a mounted map and wooden pieces, covering the Apache Wars that dominated the western development by the US government from 1861-1886. The game is played as a series of turns, each of which follows a sequence of play that begins with determining how bad a provocation results in conflict for the turn. The provocation level determines the forces each player will have for the turn and their general placement on the map. [Forum]

the new edition of Lewis Pulsipher's Britannia on 11 July 2019. This new edition features plastic miniatures and a double-sided board - giving players the choice of the classic 3-4 player game, or the all-new Duel Britannia (faster playing 2-player game). Pledge today on Kickstarter.

Napoleon’s Eagles is a highly playable, action-packed card game set during the wars of 19th Century Europe. Two battles are featured: Borodino, the sanguinary clash before the gates of Moscow featured in Tolstoy’s famous novel War and Peace, and Leipzig, the great “Battle of Nations” which marked the beginning of the end of the French Empire. [Forum]

Brief Border Wars is a quadrigame or set of four mini-games on short border conflicts of the 20th and 21st century, using a card-driven system that models the chaotic, stop-and-start nature of these impromptu wars. The four conflicts include: El Salvador vs. Honduras, 1969 — The Turkish invasion of Cyprus, 1974 — China vs. Vietnam, 1979 — Israel vs. Hezbollah, southern Lebanon, 2006. [Forum]

Dawn of Empire is an uncomplicated game centered on the naval aspects of the Spanish-American War of 1898 in the Atlantic Ocean. The game depicts this conflict at a strategic level, with most operational and tactical details represented by fast and easy-to-play systems, rather than intricate mechanisms. The intent of the game is to provide a broad overview of the historical events while being fun to play. [Forum]

a new 2nd edition available in two formats comprising everything that is needed to explore the events of June 18, 1815, and an Expansion Set for those who already own the first two boxed sets in the Waterloo cycle: La Bataille de Ligny and La Bataille des Quatre Bras. [Forum]

Fighting Wings game system (Volume 4) goes to the Russian front, modeling aircraft and situations from the German invasion of Russia in the Summer of 1941 to the fall of Berlin in 1945. 48 new aircraft ADCs (very few duplicates from previous games and if so these are updated with better information), two double sided maps for four unique playing surfaces and two full counter sheets of air and ground units, one half counter sheet of ships and play-aid counters, plus the third edition rules and playa aids for the Fighting Wings system. [Forum]

a squad-level tactical game that simulates the battles for the Donetsk Airport in the Ukraine 2014-2015. You'll lead squads, RPG and machine gun teams, BTRs, T-64 tanks, snipers and more, as you attempt to gain control of the airport. [Forum]

Stalingrad Besieged is a game that allows 1 to 2 gamers to refight the campaign for Stalingrad in 1942, in THREE different ways; cards, blocks, or counters. The game plays in 1 hour or less. [Forum]

Old School Tactical (OST) Vol III brings the popular OST system to the Pacific Theater of World War II. Fight in the jungles and on the beaches against both the Imperial Japanese Army and Naval (Marine) units. Unlike other OST soldiers, the fanatical Japanese have no Gut Check number, preferring death to dishonor. The Japanese also come with the new tank-killer units and, of course, rules for the feared Banzai attack. The Americans answer with canister rounds for their Stuart tank, the famed Marine firepower and discipline, and plenty of armor and artillery support.

For Worthington's 15th Anniversary, they are reprinting one of their most popular titles, VICTORIA CROSS II DELUXE EDITION. Refight the battles of Rorke's Drift and Isandlwana. Comes with all deluxe components. [Forum]

This game allows you to simulate the first ten months of the military campaign in Italy during WW2, from the landing in Salerno (September ’43) to the liberation of Rome (June ’44). Refight the battles that took place in Italy from September ’43 to May ’44: Salerno, Cassino, Anzio, Ortona. The game starts with the American 5th army that has just landed in Salerno and the British 8th army advancing in Apulia, while the Axis powers gather their forces to hit with a powerful counter-offensive one of the two allied armies.

One Session Gettysburg: This game system is derived from rules developed by Hampton Newsome. The intuitive, moderate complexity rules for this game allow players to focus their energy on decision making and not on game procedures. The basic combat unit in this game is the infantry division. The 3 days of the battle can be played in an evening. [Forum]

Hammer of the Scots brings the rebellion of the Braveheart, William Wallace, to life. As the English player, you seek to pacify Scotland by controlling all the important noble lords. The Scottish player also seeks the allegiance of nobles to support a difficult struggle for freedom. [Forum]

7 Days left in the KS Campaign. Brand new materials/effects for the acclaimed twelve-sided dice (numbered 1-6 twice and providing a more satisfying feel and roll). Editor's Note: we think this is an excellent gaming accessory for our audience...highly-recommended.

Commands & Colors: Medieval is based on the highly successful Commands & Colors game system and by design is not overly complex. The Medieval game introduces many new game concepts to the Commands & Colors system, which add historical depth and flavor. The medieval battles showcased in the scenario book focus on the historical confrontations between the Byzantine Empire and Sassanid Persians (530 to 627 AD) with a slight detour to battle the Moors and their rebel allies (645 - 648 AD). [Forum]