Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Dive into a quarter filled with historical wargaming as I bring you a detailed recap of the top 10 wargames that have captivated me over the past few months. From the strategic depths of the Pacific in "Empire of the Sun" to the innovative trickery of "Downfall", join me in exploring these fascinating titles, sharing personal insights, and discussing the unique elements that each game brings to the table.
Special mention goes to "Algeria: The War of Independence 1954-1962" for its exploration into asymmetrical warfare and "Pax Penning" for claiming the title of my favorite game of the year so far. Not to overlook the simplicity and elegance found in "Table Battles" and the rich narrative of "Votes for Women", which proves to be an excellent introduction to card-driven games.
Additionally, this video includes a sneak peek into the games and topics I'll be focusing on in Q2, updates about the channel, and a nod to the vibrant community we're building together.
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Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
00:30 Number 10
02:07 Number 9
04:01 Number 8
05:44 Number 7
06:39 Number 6
07:50 Train Games ! #choochoo
11:53 Number 5
13:19 Number 4
14:48 Number 3
16:21 Number 2
18:08 Channel update
20:50 Number 1
23:28 Outro
Dive into a quarter filled with historical wargaming as I bring you a detailed recap of the top 10 wargames that have captivated me over the past few months. From the strategic depths of the Pacific in "Empire of the Sun" to the innovative trickery of "Downfall", join me in exploring these fascinating titles, sharing personal insights, and discussing the unique elements that each game brings to the table.
Special mention goes to "Algeria: The War of Independence 1954-1962" for its exploration into asymmetrical warfare and "Pax Penning" for claiming the title of my favorite game of the year so far. Not to overlook the simplicity and elegance found in "Table Battles" and the rich narrative of "Votes for Women", which proves to be an excellent introduction to card-driven games.
Additionally, this video includes a sneak peek into the games and topics I'll be focusing on in Q2, updates about the channel, and a nod to the vibrant community we're building together.
Support the show and Join our Discord server by donating on Ko-Fi:
ko-fi.com/homoludens1871
Follow me on Twitter & Bluesky for updates:
twitter.com/fredserval
https://bsky.app/profile/fredserval.bsky.social
Check out the channel What Does That Piece Do?
youtube.com/channel/UCMHCEds3rJl4o420y4sMPbg
Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
00:30 Number 10
02:07 Number 9
04:01 Number 8
05:44 Number 7
06:39 Number 6
07:50 Train Games ! #choochoo
11:53 Number 5
13:19 Number 4
14:48 Number 3
16:21 Number 2
18:08 Channel update
20:50 Number 1
23:28 Outro
