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 Familia Gladiatoria is a miniatures game of Roman gladiatorial combat. It presents a simple yet subtle system for representing hand-to-hand combat in the arena. Movement is hex based--so the game is scale agnostic. Players need to supply figures, a hex board and six sided dice.
Actions are card driven to allow simultaneous efforts and keep all players equally involved. The challenge is... [click here for more] |
Autodidact-O-Saurus |
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Create several unique cargo pods for your space adventures with one easy-to-use PDF!
Easy to build: This free paper model kit is easy to assemble, requiring just cardstock paper sheets to print on (110 lb. or 199gsm recommended), scissors, hobby knife, paper glue, metal ruler and cutting mat.
28mm to 30mm scale: This model is designed at the popular 28mm-30mm gaming... [click here for more] |
Dave Graffam Models |
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What is It?
The 4AD Game Board is a one-page play sheet for Four Against Darkness which combines a "graph paper" grid with four character sheets, experience bubbles for tracking Minions slain and Boss/Weird monsters encountered, and a table for tracking room contents or other notes. The download includes both the recommended 20x28 grid layout, and a larger 30x42 layout.
How... [click here for more] |
Wisps of Time |
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 2-12 players, suitable for any age!
Wargame rules for snowball fights on Christmas morning, inspired by TooFatLardies' What a Tanker!. Each Kid has 6 Command Dice, which acts as both their life bar and to decide what they can do in a Turn. Their mission? To score as many points as possible by throwing snowballs at each other! Feel like you're losing? You can always... [click here for more] |
Ioan Davies-John |
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 This is both an expansion for Non Gratus Rodentum and a sneak peek at the in-development River Rats: Solitaire Action in The Mekong Delta.
This pack focuses on adding more uniqueness to each of your soldiers as well as additional types of action that can occur while the Tunnel Rats traverse the darkness. What will you choose do when you see a seemingly unarmed man ahead of you? Take the shot or take... [click here for more] |
Diceman Games |
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I'm Going Down (IGD) is a print-and-play solitaire game about survival deep in enemy territory. You play as a Pilot whose attack aircraft has been shot down during a routine mission. Now, you have to evade hostile locals and soldiers, survive the elements, and search the area to scrounge together a search and rescue beacon to summon help. Your time on the ground will not be easy.... [click here for more] |
Placeholder Productions |
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 Battle for the Hidden City is a micro war game for two players. In it, one player takes on the role of the French Foreign Legion seeking fame and treasure in 1930s Egypt.
Meanwhile, the other player will control the Brotherhood of the Ank, a fictional ancient organization of warriors whose sole job is to protect the Hidden City and its secrets.
The Foreign Legion has just recently located the long... [click here for more] |
Micro RPG |
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Sector Commander is a turn based WW2 board game based at Divisional level. Steeped in historic units and equipment this game brings together elements from LCGs, board games and table top war games to create a realistic battle environment that will test your stategic prowess.
This is the PDF version rule book for Sector Commander WW2 board game. It takes you through all the basic and advanced rules... [click here for more] |
Grenzer Games |
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The city still smolders - What lies ahead?
Gladus Hereticus is a lite solo dungeon crawler (city crawler really...), using a pack of regular playing cards to generate areas, encounters, loot and for resolving attacks and checks.
Work your way through a destroyed city and attempt to survive long enough to assemble the device that could reverse the fate of this place. Level up,... [click here for more] |
Ostfront Publishing |
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 By giving me a small amount, you support my work, so I can create more cheaper and better models.
The model are designed for miniatures in scale 28-32mm (after scaling can be used with any other system) can be combined on a table with other terrain cardboard elements sci-fi, modern, ww2. Model can be used for table games battle, rpg. Model can be set on stands, alone or as... [click here for more] |
DarekPages |
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Terrible Worm is a solitaire (patience) card game using a 78 card Tarot deck.
Leaders from the four families form armies and fight till only one remains, while putting down bandits, withstanding plagues, facing down madness, enduring unexpected visits from the Pope, and more.
A Round of play represents a year and may have many battle events. Rounds continue until the Seven Provinces are cleared... [click here for more] |
BoswellAN |
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Do you remember when you were a kid and played with toy soldiers? The battles would rage across the backyard dragging in everything and yet it was always hard to figure out who won. Not anymore! "Toy War" is the ultimate set of rules created expressly for using toys with. Literally any toy of any size can be used. Battles are balanced using a simple point scheme to determine worth, and games can be... [click here for more] |
Team Frog |
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Standover is a card game for 2 to 6 players with a bidding (vying ) mechanism.
You are the leader of a criminal gang. You compete to control busineses that you draw income from. But the bids you make are paid to your competitors, so the dynamic tension is in how much you are prepared to pay to control something, knowing that you are actually paying off your enemies for it. At your disposal are hitmen,... [click here for more] |
BoswellAN |
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Your enemy lies in wait hidden from your view, but you have the same advantage. Every shot you take will help to find your enemy, but you know they're going to shoot back.
But you aren't a stationary target and a wise player can balance between movement, searching and limiting their options.
Artillery Duel is an abstract game of combat that uses only scrap paper for each player. It is an experiment... [click here for more] |
Diceman Games |
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As a thank you for helping us achieve over 600 Twitter followers for @Skinner_Games, we're offering this 8 page roads pack for free! Thank you all for supporting us! We appreciate all of the excellent feedback we get. Also, we're pretty active on Twitter, follow us for previews, gaming ideas, or general shenanigans!
Check out our web page, too, and feel free to leave us comments on our message boards:... [click here for more] |
Skinner Games |
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THIS IS A LIMITED PRINT AND PLAY TO "TRY" THE GAME.
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You can also get lots of great info on our FACEBOOK PAGE.
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Welcome to the world of... [click here for more] |
Board to Death TV |
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This issue of the Cartomancer's Almanac proposes a simple system to simulate battles between armies in a role-playing games context.
Details such as:
- armies positions,
- leaders experience,
- zeal, quality and proficiency of troops,
- organization of an army,
- morale and routs,
and many more are all taken into account, in a simple 10-page booklet.
All you need is a deck... [click here for more] |
Le Trip Fantastique |
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Darkfast Dungeons The Potato Salad That Ate Kickstarter celebrates the magic and mystery of running a kickstarter campaign with one really deadly bonus boss figure for Darkfast Dungeons.
The minis and game cards are for use with Darkfast Dungeons Skirmish download found at:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/12363485/DFD%20free%20skirmish%20game.zip
Please use responsibly.
Cardstock... [click here for more] |
Okumarts Games |
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 d6 Map is a simple wargame for modern infantry and vehicles. The complete rules (pp. 1-4) can be booklet printed onto a single sheet of A4 paper. Two blank maps (pp. 5-6), four terrain maps (pp. 7-10), and a sheet of counters (p. 11) round out the package.
Units are meant to be represented by very small d6 of various colors. The pips on the d6 represent a unit's strength. As casualties or... [click here for more] |
Warlock Games |
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"ayday, Mayday...this is Kringle-One...We are under attack! Repeat, we are under attack!......nd help! This is Kringle-One, declaring an emergency at the North Pole! Mayday! Mayda..."
Who can forget this famous broadcast, the first indication that something was wrong at the North Pole. Within a few hours, it was clear someone was determined to destroy Santa's Workshop and end Christmas once and for... [click here for more] |
Team Frog |
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Land of Medievals is a Medieval Fantasy Print & Play board game with mechanics such as combat, dice rolling and improvement cards.
Fight against fantastic creatures and opponent players, siege enemy castles and become the one and only King of the Land.
Inspired by ancient mythologies the game offers a unique gameplay, you will need to earn Army Units and Improvement cards for your... [click here for more] |
Teamclockworks |
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 Pirámide española (Spanish Pyramid) is a solitaire (patience, rèussite) card game challenges you to clear out a randomly created spread of cards by pairing them.
To play this game you will need a Spanish 48 card deck and a playing surface. Some skill in adding numbers is necessary but only up to 13. Instructions are also given for how to reduce a French/American deck of 52 cards down to the... [click here for more] |
BoswellAN |
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This is a standalone scenario for The Noisavni Invasion. It will give you an idea of what sort of scenarios are included in the full campaign game.
The Noisavni Invasion is a light, science fiction skirmish game for two players. It consists of eight scenarios that can be played individually or linked together in a campaign telling the story of... [click here for more] |
Crush Story Games |
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Strike Action Set One: Super Mobile Urban Response Force gives you ten science fiction themed miniatures perfect for modern/near future/sci fi roleplaying or wargames. All files are 300dpi and include front and back views.
You will need a color printer, cutting tools, and glue. Assembly instructions are included ... [click here for more] |
Junkyard Samurai Games |
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This issue of the Cartomancer's Almanac proposes a simple system to simulate skirmishes between several dozens figures warbands in a role-playing games context.
Details such as:
- fighters skills,
- leaders experience,
- weapons used,
- scenarios' limits,
- morale and routs,
and many more are all taken into account, in a simple 12-page booklet.
All you need is a deck of 52... [click here for more] |
Le Trip Fantastique |
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Skinner Games' new offering in our Iconic Locations series is a for a rock ledge.
Need to declare yourself king of the pride or look out dramatically over a fallen landscape? Check out this free tile in celebration of Free RPG Day.
... [click here for more] |
Skinner Games |
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 Need a quick portal for your miniatures, whether war games or roleplaying? Try Skinner Games free standing portal today! A printable 3D structure for your heaven sent warriors to exit or your player characters to enter the underworld through. The cover image is representative of the double-sided portal.
Our gift to you on one of our partner's Birthdays! ... [click here for more] |
Skinner Games |
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Huzzah is one of the best historical gaming conventions in New England. It features a variety of historical tabletop games from many time periods and rule sets.
Huzzah 2015 was the first live in person recording of Wargaming Recon. Many thanks to Dean Emmerson for making it possible.
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Games Discussed
Bloody Tomahawk... [click here for more] |
Wargaming Recon |
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Have you ever wanted to go to a gaming convention but didn’t know what to play? This episode shares 5 tips to help you choose the right games for you to play.
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What time is the game?
Who is the GM?
What rules are used/Have you played this before?
How many people can play/Who else is playing?
How involved do you need to be to play?
Mailbag... [click here for more] |
Wargaming Recon |
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 5 Tips to Turn OFF a Potential Wargamer
It isn’t easy to run a good demo game, participation game, or event at a gaming convention. This episode shares 5 tips to AVOID…unless you want to turn off a would be wargamer. Just kidding!
When listening to this episode keep in mind the tips to turn off a would be wargamer are presented facetiously. Use this episode as things... [click here for more] |
Wargaming Recon |
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 100 Wargaming Tips
The year is 2006 and the place is the state of Massachusetts in the United States of America. A young man tentatively speaks these first, tentative words:
“Today is Thursday August 17, 2006. This is the first podcast of the CWF Game Discussions blog….now we’re gonna cue our intro music.”
More than six years and tens of thousands of... [click here for more] |
Wargaming Recon |
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The Octagon Combat Arena is not a game, but a game supplement for use with any and all of the Sen So Combat Board Games. The 13”x13” octagon game board is made up of 129 (1 inch) octagons. The octagons are colored to provide the ideal combat space for 2 to 8 players.
Sen So is a 2 or more player strategy board game for ages 10 and up. Most games take about 15-30 minutes to... [click here for more] |
TwinBlade Games |
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Yes you are a Robot! Does that compute? Designed as the ultimate fighting machine combat is all you know. Any opponent that faces you in the arena will be put to the test. You cannot and will not be stopped! All other contestants will fall before your next rest cycle. It is time for you to do what you were made for…FIGHT!
Sen So is a 2 or more player strategy board game for... [click here for more] |
TwinBlade Games |
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Jasper Oorthuys, managing editor publications, and Dr. Josho Brouwers, editor of Ancient Warfare magazine and co-editor of Ancient History magazine, discuss the Ancient History magazine (AHM) Kickstarter.
Learn what Ancient History magazine is and why you should back its Kickstarter project.
AHM Kickstarter 411
Starts: March 18, 2015 Ends: 30 days later Goal: 12,500 Euros to... [click here for more] |
Wargaming Recon |
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With the growing popularity of mega cons are smaller game conventions dying out? Jonathan addresses the question with his thoughts. Be sure to listen to the entire episode to hear an important announcement about the birth of Jonathan’s first child.
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Mega Convention Pros
HUGE
Greater variety
More people
Attracts more attention... [click here for more] |
Wargaming Recon |
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The Merimbula Wargaming Society is an Australian wargaming club founded by Joshua Shoobridge. Josh discusses Australian wargaming and shares some tips for being a dad wargamer.
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Stay in touch with Joshua
e-Mail Josh: TheHobbyDesk@gmail.com
Tweet Josh
The Hobby Desk Facebook Page
The Hobby Desk Google+ Page
The Hobby... [click here for more] |
Wargaming Recon |
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Crowdfunding can do many amazing things. Gordon Sampson hopes to crowdfund his new venture the Adler Boardgame Cafe.
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What is the Adler Boardgame Cafe?
Mailbag Via our Youtube page:
Listener Ancient Thoughts commented about episode 132 on Youtube saying “Josho’s completely right with what he’s saying with how... [click here for more] |
Wargaming Recon |
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Custom Card Backs is not a game, but a game supplement for use with Sen So Combat Board Games. It provides custom backs for each of the currently released Sen So variant card sets.
We hope you enjoy these custom backs.
Sen So is a 2 or more player strategy board game for ages 10 and up. Most games take about 15-30 minutes to play.
Sen So uses a unique set of octagon cards and... [click here for more] |
TwinBlade Games |
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Facebook groups can be an incredible resource for wargamers. Discover 5 great Facebook groups for wargamers by listening to this episode.
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5 Great Facebook Groups for Wargamers
Wargames Directory (now Tabletop Wargames Network)
Wargames @ BattleShades
Wargames Calendar Events + Shows
BARBARIANS
The Historical Wargames... [click here for more] |
Wargaming Recon |
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Learn how to survive the closing of your friendly local game store (FLGS). Guest Aaron Bostian has tips based on his experience of his FLGS shutting down.
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Advice to survive the closing of your Friendly Local Game Store
Communicate with one another. Social media can become your best friend.
Look outside the box for gaming locations. Try... [click here for more] |
Wargaming Recon |
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 This game is simple, basic and I hope not unbalanced (fingers crossed). This game is meant to recreate the trench war-fare of the world wars, one good strike and the enemy is dead but one mess up and your not going home. I added in huge aliens and airlocks to make it a bit more family friendly. Two kinds of zombies, WOOO!!! ... [click here for more] |
Dekoda S, Johnson |
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 Ce 2ème numéro de l'Almanach du Cartomancien présente un système à la fois simple et tactique de gérer des escarmouchs massives entre plusieurs dizaines de combattants.
Les détails mis en valeur sont :
- L'intelligence tactique du joueur, avec des seuils d'action fixes à dépasser pour blesser ou éliminer une... [click here for more] |
Le Trip Fantastique |
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Looking Back on 2014
The 2014 podcast season has been incredible! Almost 23,000 people tuned in this year. With the help of listeners like Y-O-U we raised over $400 for charity. Listen to this episode to hear what else made 2014 special.
This episode discussed:
Top 10 Episodes of 2014
Ep 119: Henry Hyde Wargaming Author
Ep 123: The Great Wargaming Survey (with Jasper Oorthuys)
ReCast... [click here for more] |
Wargaming Recon |
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Due to illness and scheduling conflicts Aaron Bostian couldn’t do the show. So, NO NEW EPISODE right now. To make up for it we’re sharing this episode from the vault. The classic episode comes to you from the dark ages where the show had a different name. Since this is a CLASSIC episode some of the links, content, giveaways, contests etc may be out of date or ended.
Don’t worry!... [click here for more] |
Wargaming Recon |
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This 8" circular dome is our gift to you in celebration of all the recent solar activity that's been going on lately. Add it to our Lunar or Red Planet tiles as an obstical or objective!
Please help support our efforts to make fantastic games and supplements by offering a donation. Thank you! ... [click here for more] |
Skinner Games |
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As a show of appreciation for our devoted followers, here's a free helipad!
We have some exciting new products in the works, including deluxe helipad and launch deck tiles!
Please help support our efforts to make fantastic games and supplements by offering a donation. Thank you! ... [click here for more] |
Skinner Games |
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Swamped is not your average quasi-cooperative game to be kickstarted. Designer Ben Gerber and Bellwether Games co-founder Dennis Hoyle discuss the Kickstarter project.
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The Kickstarter
Goal: Raise $8,500 by June 6, 2015 at 6pm EDT
Backer Levels: $12 = 1 copy of game, $22 = 2 copies and on up
Stretch Goals: Backers choose... [click here for more] |
Wargaming Recon |
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Steven Parenteau is the Event Director for TotalCon. He has also overseen the Roleplaying Game and Miniatures Gaming sections of GenCon.
Steven provides a glimpse into TotalCon 2015. If you didn’t get to TotalCon in 2015 this episode will whet your appetite for 2016!
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TAS-CON 2015 Unique way to kickstart a small convention.
WHEN:... [click here for more] |
Wargaming Recon |
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 Turn Your Girlfriend Into a Gamer with Aaron Bostian
Aaron Bostian shares the story on how he introduced tabletop gaming to his wife and how she became a gamer. His experiences can be helpful to those of us who wish that our significant other (boys and girls alike) could participate in a hobby that we love.
Do you have a success story to share? If so, don’t be shy. We’d... [click here for more] |
Wargaming Recon |
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 Con Industry Guests Do’s & Don’ts with Jay Libby
Ever attend a con only to have a less than great experience? Maybe the GMs were lacking. Perhaps the Guests of Honor seemed bored. Or maybe the other attendees were rude.
Jay Libby, frequent Guest of Honor at TotalCon, shares his tips for success. With his advice convention Guests of Honor, and attendees alike, are... [click here for more] |
Wargaming Recon |
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