Sovereign Shogun Overview & Impressions | Board Wargames | Board Games | Phalanx

Zilla Blitz 2026-09-23 | Sovereign Shogun Overview & Impressions | Board Wargames | Board Games | Phalanx

Final Girl - Hans vs Laurie at Camp Happy Trails | Van Ryder Games | Board Games | Playthrough | 3

Zilla Blitz 2025-03-01 | Laurie the Final Girl squares off against Hans the Butcher at Camp Happy Trails as we conclude this full playthrough of this classic solitaire (solo) board game.

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Final Girl on Board Game Geek:
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/277659/final-girl
Final Girl on Van Ryder Games:
vanrydergames.com/collections/final-girl-series-1
Final Girl on Noble Knight Games:
nobleknight.com/Products/Final-Girl-Van-Ryder-Games/?awid=1430

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:28 Recap
01:23 Turn 6
06:07 Turn 7
09:27 Wrap

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Final Girl - Hans vs Laurie at Camp Happy Trails | Van Ryder Games | Board Games | Playthrough | 3

Omaha Beach - Headquarters World War 2 | PC Turn-Based Tactical Combat | Slitherine

Zilla Blitz 2025-02-28 | We take a deep dive look at the Steam PC game Headquarters World War 2, the turn-based tactical combat game from Slitherine. In this video, we give an overview of the game and play the first scenario in the US campaign: D-Day Omaha Beach.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:20 Omaha Beach
37:41 Wrap Up

The copy shown in this video is a review copy provided by Slitherine. Thanks!

Headquarters World War 2 on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/1840800/Headquarters_World_War_II

#wargames #headquartersww2 #slitherine

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Omaha Beach - Headquarters World War 2 | PC Turn-Based Tactical Combat | Slitherine

Final Girl - Hans vs Laurie at Camp Happy Trails | Van Ryder Games | Board Games | Playthrough | 2

Zilla Blitz 2025-02-27 | Hans the Butcher takes on Laurie the Final Girl at Camp Happy Trails as we continue this full playthrough of this classic solitaire (solo) board game.

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Final Girl on Board Game Geek:
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/277659/final-girl
Final Girl on Van Ryder Games:
vanrydergames.com/collections/final-girl-series-1
Final Girl on Noble Knight Games:
nobleknight.com/Products/Final-Girl-Van-Ryder-Games/?awid=1430

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:19 Recap
01:08 Turn 2
08:16 Turn 3
13:03 Turn 4
18:10 Turn 5

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Final Girl - Hans vs Laurie at Camp Happy Trails | Van Ryder Games | Board Games | Playthrough | 2

Final Girl - Hans vs Laurie at Camp Happy Trails | Van Ryder Games | Board Games | Playthrough | 1

Zilla Blitz 2025-02-24 | Hans the Butcher takes on Laurie the Final Girl at Camp Happy Trails as we begin this full playthrough of this classic solitaire (solo) board game.

If you'd like to support my work creating board gaming videos, here are some ways:
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Final Girl on Board Game Geek:
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/277659/final-girl
Final Girl on Van Ryder Games:
vanrydergames.com/collections/final-girl-series-1
Final Girl on Noble Knight Games:
nobleknight.com/Products/Final-Girl-Van-Ryder-Games/?awid=1430

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:52 Overview
13:00 Turn 1

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Final Girl - Hans vs Laurie at Camp Happy Trails | Van Ryder Games | Board Games | Playthrough | 1

Point Blank Winter Victory First Look & Overview | World War 2 Tactical Wargame | Lock n Load

Zilla Blitz 2025-02-23 | We do a deep dive overview of Point Blank Winter Victory, the new expansion to the World War 2 card-based tactical historical game (boardgame) from Lock 'N Load Publishing and designed by Sean Druelinger.

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Point Blank V is for Victory Overview:
youtu.be/LNExa02Nb1w
Point Blank V is for Victory Playthrough:
youtu.be/8LRC-v0DoeY

Point Blank Winter Victory on Board Game Geek:
boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/382448/point-blank-winter-victory
Lock 'n Load Publishing:
store.lnlpublishing.com/point-blank-series
Point Blank on Noble Knight Games:
nobleknight.com/Products/Point-Blank-Lock-n-Load-Publishing/?awid=1430

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:21 Overview
02:20 Documentation
03:37 Cards
05:30 Player Aids
05:51 Tile Map System

The game shown in this video is a copy provided by Lock 'n Load Publishing.

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Point Blank Winter Victory First Look & Overview | World War 2 Tactical Wargame | Lock 'n Load

Iwo Jima 1945 First Look & Overview | World War 2 Solo Wargame Boardgame | Worthington Publishing

Zilla Blitz 2025-02-20 | We do a deep dive first look and overview of Iwo Jima 1945, the upcoming World War 2 Solo (solitaire) wargame (board game) from Worthington Publishing. This game covers the 36-day battle of Iwo Jima between US and Japanese forces during World War 2. The game is published by Worthington Publishing and designed by Grant Wylie and Mike Wylie.

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Iwo Jima on Board Game Geek:
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/426669/iwo-jima-1945
Iwo Jima on Worthington Publishing:
worthingtonpublishing.com/collection/iwo-jima-1945
Iwo Jima on Noble Knight Games:
(not yet)

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:27 Game Overview
02:49 Rulebook
03:54 Blocks & Stickers & Dice
05:08 Cards
07:24 Map

The prototype game shown in this video is a copy provided by Phalanx.

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Iwo Jima First Look & Overview | World War 2 Solo Wargame Boardgame | Worthington Publishing

Rebel Fury PC | US Civil War Game | Fredericksburg Playthrough | GMT Games | Hexes of War

Zilla Blitz 2025-02-19 | We take a deep dive first look at the Steam PC version of Rebel Fury, the upcoming digital version of the popular US Civil War game designed by Mark Herman and published by GMT Games. The PC version is done by Hexes of War. In this video, we give an overview of the game and play the Union in the Battle of Fredericksburg.

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The copy shown in this video is a review copy provided by Hexes of War. Thanks!

Rebel Fury on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3072160/Rebel_Fury

Rebel Fury the boardgame:
Noble Knight Link
nobleknight.com/P/2148129122/Rebel-Fury---Battles-of-the-American-Civil-War-Vol-I/?awid=1430

On Board Game Geek:
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/273436/rebel-fury

On GMT Games:
gmtgames.com/p-1151-rebel-fury-2nd-printing.aspx

#wargames #rebelfury #gmtgames

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Rebel Fury PC | US Civil War Game | Fredericksburg Playthrough | GMT Games | Hexes of War

1920 Nest of Eagles First Look & Overview | Polish-Soviet War Wargame | Phalanx

Zilla Blitz 2025-02-17 | We do a deep dive first look and overview of 1920 Nest of Eagles, the upcoming hex and counters wargame from Phalanx. This game covers the 1919-1921 Polish-Soviet War. It's published by Phalanx (Phalanx Games) and designed by Jaroslaw Flis.

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1920 Nest of Eagles on Board Game Geek:
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/325347/1920-nest-of-eagles
1920 Nest of Eagles on Phalanx Site:
phalanx.co.uk/games/1920-board-game

Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:17 Game Overview
03:32 Rules/Scenarios
07:27 Counters
09:35 Player Aids
11:38 Map

The prototype game shown in this video is a copy provided by Phalanx.

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1920 Nest of Eagles First Look & Overview | Polish-Soviet War Wargame | Phalanx

Raiders of the Deep Solitaire Campaign | Episode 6 | July 1915 | WW1 U-Boat Board Game

Zilla Blitz 2025-02-13 | After a bit of a real world delay, we sail back into the North Atlantic on our sixth patrol with Raiders of the Deep, the World War 1 U-Boat Solitaire Board Game that lets you command a U-Boat for the length of World War 1.

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Known Errors
None yet

Raiders of the Deep at Noble Knight Games:
nobleknight.com/P/2147695344/Raiders-of-the-Deep---U-Boats-of-the-Great-War-1914-18/?awid=1430
Raiders of the Deep on Board Game Geek:
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/227995/raiders-of-the-deep-u-boats-of-the-great-war-1914
Compass Games Website:
compassgames.com/product/raiders-of-the-deep-u-boats-of-the-great-war-1914-18

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Raiders of the Deep
Ian Cooper
Compass Games
World War 1 U-Boat Wargames Board Games

#wargaming #compassgames #raidersofthedeep

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Raiders of the Deep Solitaire Campaign | Episode 6 | July 1915 | WW1 U-Boat Board Game

Pipe Creek First Look & Overview | A Most Fearful Sacrifice Expansion | Wargame | Flying Pig Games

Zilla Blitz 2025-02-11 | We do a deep dive first look and overview of Pipe Creek, the newly released expansion to A Most Fearful Sacrifice. This expansion brings a hypothetical element to the Most Fearful Sacrifice's gameplay, as it adds in 4 "what-if" scenarios, three of which use a brand new map of the Pipe Creek area. The expansion is published by Flying Pig Games and designed by Claude Whalen. You must own A Most Fearful Sacrifice to play Pipe Creek.

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Pipe Creek on Board Game Geek:
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/421851/a-most-fearful-sacrifice-pipe-creek-meades-last-st
Pipe Creek on Noble Knight Games: (not yet)
A Most Fearful Sacrifice on Noble Knight Games:
nobleknight.com/P/2148082631/Most-Fearful-Sacrifice-A-2nd-Edition/?awid=1430

Flying Pig Games:
tinyurl.com/24xkq6zz

Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:04 Game Overview
02:32 Rules/Scenarios
05:05 Counters
05:46 Cards & Player Aids
06:41 Map
08:53 Wrap

The game shown in this video is a review copy provided by Flying Pig Games.

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Pipe Creek First Look & Overview | A Most Fearful Sacrifice Expansion | Wargame | Flying Pig Games

Top 7 Board Wargames | With Designer Mark Herman (Full Version)

Zilla Blitz 2025-02-10 | Top Wargame Designer Mark Herman (Empire of the Sun, For the People) visits the channel and shares the Top Seven Wargames that he enjoys playing. Mark has designed over 100 war games over a 50-year career and is in the Charles S. Roberts Hall of Fame. In this video he shares his top wargames and wargame designers. Thanks for joining, Mark!

To buy many of the games Mark talks about...
Noble Knight Games:
nobleknight.com/?awid=1430

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Links to specific games discussed (in random order)
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:33 Game 7
07:48 Game 6
11:14 Hardest/Easiest Designs
19:55 Game 5
27:12 Game 4
31:29 Current Design Projects
41:58 Game 3
46:56 Most Inspirational Game
51:10 Game 2
53:06 Favorite Designed Games
54:36 Game 1
1:01:35 Outtakes

Links to specific games discussed (in random order)
Axis Empires
BGG: tinyurl.com/2xw4haja
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2148110851/Axis-Empires-Ultimate-Edition/?awid=1430
Tower of Skulls (book referenced): amzn.to/3CLTuJA

Empire of the Sun
BGG: tinyurl.com/27adh6cb
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2147925223/Empire-of-the-Sun---The-Pacific-War-1941-1945-2nd-Edition-3rd-Printing/?awid=1430

Krieg
BGG: tinyurl.com/2csgzgx2
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/14769/Krieg/?awid=1430

Wargames According to Mark (book)
GMT Games: tinyurl.com/2cn7oh5x

Army of the Potomac
BGG: tinyurl.com/22jmvg5p
GMT Games: gmtgames.com/p-1108-army-of-the-potomac.aspx

Unhappy King Charles
BGG: tinyurl.com/299fgb5r
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2147389367/Unhappy-King-Charles---The-English-Civil-War/?awid=1430

Terrible Swift Sword
BGG: tinyurl.com/25hlmxyq
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/10241/Terrible-Swift-Sword/?awid=1430

For the People
BGG: tinyurl.com/27p9dkg2
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2148141782/For-the-People---4th-Printing-Mounted-Map-and-3-Boxnobleknight.com/P/2147750909/Brazen-Chariots---Battles-for-Tobruk-1941

Brazen Chariots
BGG: tinyurl.com/28qm8qjf
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2147750909/Brazen-Chariots---Battles-for-Tobruk-1941/?awid=1430
Book: amzn.to/3CEB5yt

Atlantic Chase
BGG: tinyurl.com/23fmfw7u
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2148050800/Atlantic-Chase-2nd-Printing/?awid=1430

Lee Moves North
BGG: tinyurl.com/2d3p3lm5
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/13704/Lee-Moves-North/?awid=1430

The Last Blitzkrieg
BGG: tinyurl.com/22xbs4mp
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2147626472/Last-Blitzkrieg/?awid=1430

Triumvir
BGG: tinyurl.com/2cwz9mzd
GMT Games: gmtgames.com/p-935-triumvir.aspx

Frederick the Great
BGG: tinyurl.com/26yb7t6w
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2147367473/Frederick-the-Great/?awid=1430

Defiance
GMT Games: gmtgames.com/p-1087-defiance-2nd-russo-ukrainian-war-2022.aspx

Across Suez
BGG: tinyurl.com/22zbj9dk
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2147946376/Across-Suez---Battle-of-the-Chinese-Farm-2021-Edition/?awid=1430

Ardennes Offensive
BGG: tinyurl.com/22zsr8zn
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/7354/Ardennes-Offensive-The-Plastic-Flat-Tray/?awid=1430

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#boardwargames #markherman #wargames

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Top 7 Board Wargames | With Designer Mark Herman (Full Version)

Top 7 Board Wargames | With Designer Mark Herman (Short Version)

Zilla Blitz 2025-02-10 | Top Wargame Designer Mark Herman (Empire of the Sun, For the People) visits the channel and shares the Top Seven Wargames thaTop Wargame Designer Mark Herman (Empire of the Sun, For the People) visits the channel and shares the Top Seven Wargames that he enjoys playing. Mark has designed over 100 war games over a 50-year career and is in the Charles S. Roberts Hall of Fame. In this video he shares his top wargames and wargame designers. Thanks for joining, Mark!

To buy many of the games Mark talks about...
Noble Knight Games:
nobleknight.com/?awid=1430

If you'd like to support my work creating historical wargaming videos, here are some ways:
Join our Patreon community: patreon.com/zillablitz
Buy a boardgame on Noble Knight Games store with this link: nobleknight.com/?awid=1430
Buy me a coffee via Kofi: ko-fi.com/zillablitz
Thanks!

Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:33 Game 7
03:58 Game 6
05:32 Hardest/Easiest Designs
10:42 Game 5
14:38 Game 4
16:29 Current Design Projects
21:32 Game 3
24:26 Most Inspirational Game
27:03 Game 2
28:15 Favorite Designed Games
29:36 Game 1
31:25 Outtakes

Links to specific games discussed (in random order)
Axis Empires
BGG: tinyurl.com/2xw4haja
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2148110851/Axis-Empires-Ultimate-Edition/?awid=1430
Tower of Skulls (book referenced): amzn.to/3CLTuJA

Empire of the Sun
BGG: tinyurl.com/27adh6cb
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2147925223/Empire-of-the-Sun---The-Pacific-War-1941-1945-2nd-Edition-3rd-Printing/?awid=1430

Krieg
BGG: tinyurl.com/2csgzgx2
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/14769/Krieg/?awid=1430

Wargames According to Mark (book)
GMT Games: tinyurl.com/2cn7oh5x

Army of the Potomac
BGG: tinyurl.com/22jmvg5p
GMT Games: gmtgames.com/p-1108-army-of-the-potomac.aspx

Unhappy King Charles
BGG: tinyurl.com/299fgb5r
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2147389367/Unhappy-King-Charles---The-English-Civil-War/?awid=1430

Terrible Swift Sword
BGG: tinyurl.com/25hlmxyq
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/10241/Terrible-Swift-Sword/?awid=1430

For the People
BGG: tinyurl.com/27p9dkg2
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2148141782/For-the-People---4th-Printing-Mounted-Map-and-3-Boxnobleknight.com/P/2147750909/Brazen-Chariots---Battles-for-Tobruk-1941

Brazen Chariots
BGG: tinyurl.com/28qm8qjf
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2147750909/Brazen-Chariots---Battles-for-Tobruk-1941/?awid=1430
Book: amzn.to/3CEB5yt

Atlantic Chase
BGG: tinyurl.com/23fmfw7u
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2148050800/Atlantic-Chase-2nd-Printing/?awid=1430

Lee Moves North
BGG: tinyurl.com/2d3p3lm5
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/13704/Lee-Moves-North/?awid=1430

The Last Blitzkrieg
BGG: tinyurl.com/22xbs4mp
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2147626472/Last-Blitzkrieg/?awid=1430

Triumvir
BGG: tinyurl.com/2cwz9mzd
GMT Games: gmtgames.com/p-935-triumvir.aspx

Frederick the Great
BGG: tinyurl.com/26yb7t6w
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2147367473/Frederick-the-Great/?awid=1430

Defiance
GMT Games: gmtgames.com/p-1087-defiance-2nd-russo-ukrainian-war-2022.aspx

Across Suez
BGG: tinyurl.com/22zbj9dk
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2147946376/Across-Suez---Battle-of-the-Chinese-Farm-2021-Edition/?awid=1430

Ardennes Offensive
BGG: tinyurl.com/22zsr8zn
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/7354/Ardennes-Offensive-The-Plastic-Flat-Tray/?awid=1430

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Top 7 Board Wargames | With Designer Mark Herman (Short Version)

The World of Professional Wargaming - SDHistCon Live Panel Discussion

Zilla Blitz 2025-02-09 | Learn about the world of professional wargaming, as several professional wargame designers—working for the DoD, State Department, and others—will discuss their work, their professional wargames and how they approach designing games for education and analysis. We'll be discussing topic and fielding questions from the audience along the way.

This discussion was held at SDHistCon's Winter Quarters Virtual Convention in February, 2025.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the panelists during this discussion are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies, positions, or endorsements of their respective organizations or employers. The information shared is for general discussion purposes only and should not be construed as official advice or statements on behalf of any institution.

SDHistCon:
sdhist.com

Panel Members
Anette Prieto - Technical Analyst – RAND
Annette Prieto is a technical analyst at RAND, with a specialization in emerging technologies and weapons of mass destruction. She has recently been more involved in wargaming, where she has played a pivotal role in designing, developing, and leading games for the U.S. Coast Guard, Army, and Marine Corps. These games have spanned a wide range of topics to provide valuable insights into complex policy and security-related challenges. Annette's current research also addresses threats posed by biological weapons, unmanned systems, as well as the challenges of operating in CBRN environment.

Andrew Olson - Research Analyst - CNA
Andrew Olson is a research analyst on the wargaming team at CNA and adjunct professor at Georgetown University. Olson’s current focus at CNA is on Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response (CHMR) wargaming and emerging AI integration. His writing on wargaming has been featured by the Army Mad Scientist Program, the Army War College, and at wargaming conferences. Olson lectures at Georgetown University, including teaching “Wargame Design and Practice” in the Masters of Foreign Service Program and supports educational wargaming events around the D.C. area. He holds a M.Sc. in Foreign Service from Georgetown University with a focus on Science and Technology.

Nick Wernert - Gaming and Planning Specialist - Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO)
Nick Wernert is a Gaming and Planning Specialist at the State Department's Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO). Prior to working at State, he worked with the Marine Corps, doing wargaming for Professional Military Education (PME), as well as holding various research positions with foreign policy think tanks. Nick holds undergraduate degrees from Indiana University in Near Eastern Languages & Cultures and International Studies, as well as a graduate degree from Georgetown University in Arab Studies. Outside of playing games, Nick is a die-hard fan of the Indiana Pacers and Real Sociedad de Fútbol.

Monthly Update - Wargaming & Boardgames Channel Update | February 2025

Zilla Blitz 2025-02-05 | The monthly review video where I talk about games played and incoming, give an update on the Shelf of Shame Challenge, and talk about how the channel has done and what things are coming in the next month. We also complete the drawing for the Noble Knight giveaway!

Ways to Help Me to Make More Videos:
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Upcoming Professional Wargaming Panel Discussion Live Session
youtube.com/live/8Dp4vJqyU8o

SDHistCon Winter Quarters
sdhist.com/sdhistcon-winter-quarters-2025-join-us

For PC Simulation and Strategy Gaming, check out Zilla Blitz PC:
youtube.com/channel/UC8mg6RXd1PnlSZaFEmSsPmw

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:57 SD Hist Con
02:26 January Games Played
05:30 Channel Update
08:08 What's New & In the House
14:45 Channel Goals
16:32 Your Gaming "T"
19:05 Giveaway
19:56 Wrap Up

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Monthly Update - Wargaming & Boardgames Channel Update | February 2025

#zillablitz #monthlyupdate #sdhistcon

I Bought a Huge Advanced Squad Leader Collection! | 4 - Journals, Other | ASL - MMP Games | Wargames

Zilla Blitz 2025-02-04 | I bought a huge Advanced Squad Leader (ASL) collection, the tactical combat game system published by Multi-Man Publishing (MMP Games). In this fourth of four videos, we look at the odds and unsorted ends that came with the collection.

Mega Advanced Squad Leader Collection Videos:
Video 1 - Game Modules: youtu.be/T2SnHg5gD2c
Video 2 - Counters: youtu.be/A7h7MvbSnuk
Video 3 - Map, Scenarios, Rulebooks: youtu.be/kPqVF7PXFOA
Video 4 - Journals, Packs, 3rd Party Stuff: youtu.be/aWq9IN296ks

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Advanced Squad Leader on Noble Knight Games:
nobleknight.com/SC/Advanced-Squad-Leader/?awid=1430

Advanced Squad Leader on Multi-Man Publishing:
mmpgamers.com/advanced-squad-leader-c-2

Storage Containers shown in this collection:
amzn.to/40Ydlif

Advanced Squad Leader Academy YouTube Channel:
youtube.com/channel/UCVIdiYMT0xkK3_s5ELIcAWA

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I Bought a Huge Advanced Squad Leader Collection! | 4 - Journals, Other | ASL - MMP Games | Wargames

I Bought a Huge Advanced Squad Leader Collection! | 3 - Maps, Scenarios | ASL - MMP Games | Wargames

Zilla Blitz 2025-02-01 | I bought a huge Advanced Squad Leader (ASL) collection, the tactical combat game system published by Multi-Man Publishing (MMP Games). In this third of four videos, we look at the maps, scenarios, and documentation that came with the collection.

Mega Advanced Squad Leader Collection Videos:
Video 1 - Game Modules: youtu.be/T2SnHg5gD2c
Video 2 - Counters: youtu.be/A7h7MvbSnuk
Video 3 - Map, Scenarios, Rulebooks: youtu.be/kPqVF7PXFOA
Video 4 - Magazines, Packs, 3rd Party Stuff: youtu.be/aWq9IN296ks

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Advanced Squad Leader on Noble Knight Games:
nobleknight.com/SC/Advanced-Squad-Leader/?awid=1430

Advanced Squad Leader on Multi-Man Publishing:
mmpgamers.com/advanced-squad-leader-c-2

Storage Containers shown in this collection:
amzn.to/40Ydlif

Zero to Hero Lock & Load Tactical Series:
studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLjRiqisXCRon-uu_sqmX9sZmkuDaLV8yO/videos

Advanced Squad Leader YouTube Channel:
youtube.com/channel/UCVIdiYMT0xkK3_s5ELIcAWA

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I Bought a Huge Advanced Squad Leader Collection! | 3 - Maps, Scenarios | ASL - MMP Games | Wargames

I Bought a Huge Advanced Squad Leader Collection! | 2 - Counters | ASL - MMP Games | Wargames

Zilla Blitz 2025-02-01 | I bought a huge Advanced Squad Leader (ASL) collection, the tactical combat game system published by Multi-Man Publishing (MMP Games). In this second of four videos, we look at the counters in the Plano boxes included in the package.

Mega Advanced Squad Leader Collection Videos:
Video 1 - Game Modules: youtu.be/T2SnHg5gD2c
Video 2 - Counters: youtu.be/A7h7MvbSnuk
Video 3 - Map, Scenarios, Rulebooks: youtu.be/kPqVF7PXFOA
Video 4 - Magazines, Packs, 3rd Party Stuff: youtu.be/aWq9IN296ks

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Advanced Squad Leader on Noble Knight Games:
nobleknight.com/SC/Advanced-Squad-Leader/?awid=1430

Advanced Squad Leader on Multi-Man Publishing:
mmpgamers.com/advanced-squad-leader-c-2

Storage Containers shown in this collection:
amzn.to/40Ydlif

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• Long Tweezers (for bigger counters): amzn.to/45Oaw3Y
• Dice Tower #1: amzn.to/3EcoQHU
• Dice Tower #2: amzn.to/3RweSDS
• Black Dice: amzn.to/3dXLd92
• White Dice: amzn.to/3rmQcn1
• Laser Line Sight: (out of stock)

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#advancedsquadleader #mmpgames #wargaming

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I Bought a Huge Advanced Squad Leader Collection! | 2 - Counters | ASL - MMP Games | Wargames

I Bought a Huge Advanced Squad Leader Collection! | 1 - Game Modules | ASL - MMP Games | Wargames

Zilla Blitz 2025-01-31 | I bought a huge Advanced Squad Leader (ASL) collection, the tactical combat game system published by Multi-Man Publishing (MMP Games). In this first of four videos, we look at the modules included in the package.

Mega Advanced Squad Leader Collection Videos:
Video 1 - Game Modules: youtu.be/T2SnHg5gD2c
Video 2 - Counters: youtu.be/A7h7MvbSnuk
Video 3 - Map, Scenarios, Rulebooks: youtu.be/kPqVF7PXFOA
Video 4 - Magazines, Packs, 3rd Party Stuff: youtu.be/aWq9IN296ks

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Thanks!

Advanced Squad Leader on Noble Knight Games:
nobleknight.com/SC/Advanced-Squad-Leader/?awid=1430

Advanced Squad Leader on Multi-Man Publishing:
mmpgamers.com/advanced-squad-leader-c-2

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• Oregon 2.0mm Counter Clipper: amzn.to/3SUyDX7
• Oregon 2.5mm Counter Clipper: amzn.to/3SzYJPs
• Bent Tip Lighted Tweezers: amzn.to/4hyCOVx
• Long Tweezers (for bigger counters): amzn.to/45Oaw3Y
• Dice Tower #1: amzn.to/3EcoQHU
• Dice Tower #2: amzn.to/3RweSDS
• Black Dice: amzn.to/3dXLd92
• White Dice: amzn.to/3rmQcn1
• Laser Line Sight: (out of stock)

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#advancedsquadleader #mmpgames #wargaming

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I Bought a Huge Advanced Squad Leader Collection! | 1 - Game Modules | ASL - MMP Games | Wargames

Top Board Wargames of 2024 | Historical Board Games | Upcoming Wargames

Zilla Blitz 2025-01-29 | I rank my favorite board wargames that I played in 2024.

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:53 Honorable Mentions
03:05 Game 10
04:05 Game 9
05:14 Game 8
07:56 Game 7
08:56 Game 6
10:24 Game 5
12:40 Game 4
14:40 Game 3
17:18 Game 2
19:47 Game 1
21:32 Wrap

Links to specific games (in random order)

Assault Sicily '43
BGG: tinyurl.com/262vjvq9
Noble Knight: (not yet)
Sound of Drums: tinyurl.com/2aqsmoqk

Wolfpack:
BGG: tinyurl.com/2d45xk8q
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2148218555/Wolfpack---The-North-Atlantic-Convoy-Struggles/?awid=1430

Pax Pamir
BGG: tinyurl.com/vmh97au
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2147767745/Pax-Pamir-2nd-Edition/?awid=1430

Rebel Fury
BGG: tinyurl.com/2dy5xq2d
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2148129122/Rebel-Fury---Battles-of-the-American-Civil-War-Vol-I/?awid=1430

A Most Fearful Sacrifice
BGG: tinyurl.com/26psj9v6
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2148082631/Most-Fearful-Sacrifice-A-2nd-Edition/?awid=1430

JU-87 Stuka Ace
BGG: tinyurl.com/2cxzm3aj
Noble Knight: (not yet)

Votes for Women
BGG: tinyurl.com/2celu7rt
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2148036448/Votes-For-Women/?awid=1430
Amazon: amzn.to/412x0O5

Traces of War
BGG: tinyurl.com/26333jfb
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2148047339/Traces-of-War/?awid=1430

Hunt for Blackbeard
BGG: tinyurl.com/2xm9vfoj
Noble Knight: (not yet)

Lock & Load Tactical: Heroes of the Bitter Harvest
BGG: tinyurl.com/2c8qv3yb
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/Publisher/Lock-N-Load-Publishing?SortBy=QtySoldLast180&ProductName=&plS=&SPL=2137421735&MinP=&MaxP=/?awid=1430

Song for War: Mediterranean Theater
BGG: tinyurl.com/2yzows6b
Invicta Rex: invictarex.com/songforwar
Gameplay Video: youtu.be/AIKsi5fATnY

Burning Banners
BGG: tinyurl.com/2y8f4y5q
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2148137776/Burning-Banners---Rage-of-the-Witch-Queen/?awid=1430

A Distant Plain
BGG: tinyurl.com/2cp52fv2
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2147739965/Distant-Plain-A-Insurgency-in-Afghanistan-3rd-Printing/?awid=1430

Rhode Island
BGG: tinyurl.com/28zjqjhh
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2147801283/Battle-of-Rhode-Island-The/?awid=1430

Undaunted Normandy (1st Game in the Series)
BGG: tinyurl.com/ytkhgh4a
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/Search-Results?zQuery=undaunted/?awid=1430
Amazon: amzn.to/4gixvI5

Purple Haze
BGG: tinyurl.com/24zxrwoj
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2148244311/Purple-Haze-game/?awid=1430

Phantom Fury
BGG: tinyurl.com/24ncmkml
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2148163218/Phantom-Fury---The-2nd-Battle-for-Fallujah-2nd-Edition/?awid=1430

Raiders of the Deep
BGG: tinyurl.com/28j4knzw
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2147695344/Raiders-of-the-Deep---U-Boats-of-the-Great-War-1914-18/?awid=1430

Task Force
BGG: tinyurl.com/22bpzabf
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2148033461/Task-Force---Carrier-Battles-in-the-Pacific/?awid=1430

Shiloh: The First Day
BGG: tinyurl.com/28cy8oal
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2148187288/American-Civil-War-Vol-11-The---Shiloh-The-First-Day/?awid=1430

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• Long Tweezers (for bigger counters): amzn.to/45Oaw3Y
• Dice Tower #1: amzn.to/3EcoQHU
• Dice Tower #2: amzn.to/3RweSDS
• Black Dice: amzn.to/3dXLd92
• White Dice: amzn.to/3rmQcn1
• Laser Line Sight: (out of stock)

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#boardwargames #legendarytactics #wargaming

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Top Board Wargames of 2024 | Historical Board Games | Upcoming Wargames

The Last Gamble First Look & Overview | Battle of the Bulge Wargame Board Game | Compass Games

Zilla Blitz 2025-01-25 | We do a deep dive first look and overview of The Last Gamble, the deep historical simulation of the Battle of the Bulge in Word War 2. The game is published by Compass Games and designed by Danny Parker.

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The Last Gamble on Board Game Geek:
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/345054/the-last-gamble-the-ardennes-offensive-december-19
The Last Gamble on Noble Knight Games:
nobleknight.com/P/2148192895/Last-Gamble-The---The-Ardennes-Offensive-December-1944-Designer-Signature-Edition/?awid=1430
The Last Gamble on Compass Games
tinyurl.com/24xkq6zz

Designer Danny Parker's Book, The Battle of the Bulge:
amzn.to/3POwnRx

Cube4Me Storage Tray Kit for The Last Gamble:
cube4me.com/product/the-last-gamble-the-ardennes-offensive-december-1944/?r=zb

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:17 Game Overview
03:02 Documentation
09:22 Counters
12:03 Player Aids
16:30 Maps
20:21 Wrap

The game shown in this video is a review copy provided by Compass Games.

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#thelastgamble #compassgames #wargaming

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The Last Gamble First Look & Overview | Battle of the Bulge Wargame Board Game | Compass Games

Most Wanted Board Wargames of 2025 | Historical Board Games | Upcoming Wargames

Zilla Blitz 2025-01-22 | In this special edition of Upcoming Wargames, I go through in order my most wanted, most anticipated board wargames of 2025

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:25 Game 14
01:56 Game 13
03:15 Game 12
04:55 Game 11
06:05 Game 10
06:59 Game 9
07:43 Game 8
09:02 Game 7
10:17 Game 6
11:59 Game 5
13:35 Game 4
14:47 Game 3
16:40 Game 2
18:18 Game 1
20:23 Wrap

Links to specific games (in random order)
Battle for Normandy Deluxe Edition
BGG: tinyurl.com/24wv22ab
GMT Games: tinyurl.com/23w2m52q

Hunt for Blackbeard
BGG: tinyurl.com/2xm9vfoj
Fort Circle Games: tinyurl.com/23bted7f

Lightning Strikes
BGG: tinyurl.com/2c8acsk2
Compass Games: tinyurl.com/23jrkl3j

Miracle at Dunkerque
BGG: tinyurl.com/24l9ezl5
Legion Wargames: tinyurl.com/24w3fy98

Fields of Fire Deluxe
BGG: tinyurl.com/2aqjlhs3
GMT Games: tinyurl.com/2bhc4sso

Firefight Tactical
BGG: tinyurl.com/2ac7oyas
GMT Games: tinyurl.com/2989lkur

Trench Raid
BGG: tinyurl.com/26e2bfnl
Compass Games: tinyurl.com/2aynttp7

The Rock of Chickamauga
BGG: tinyurl.com/2bqx9tcl
Flying Pig Games: tinyurl.com/22uwkkuz
Kickstarter: tinyurl.com/234nfn8w

Gladiators
BGG: tinyurl.com/2doczesv
Compass Games: tinyurl.com/2byah6o7

Song for War: Mediterranean Theater
BGG: tinyurl.com/2yzows6b
Invicta Rex: invictarex.com/songforwar
Gameplay Video: youtu.be/AIKsi5fATnY

Away Team
BGG: tinyurl.com/2d64lbne
GMT Games: tinyurl.com/2duplcgh

Modern Tactics I: Afghanistan
BGG: (not yet)
Vuca Sims: vucasims.com

Coast Watchers
BGG: tinyurl.com/2c25at8m
GMT Games: tinyurl.com/25xu6fwx
Interview with Designer Volko Ruhnke: youtu.be/xf2IhBEAi0U

Gettysburg: The First Day
BGG: (not yet)
Revolution Games: revolutiongames.us

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Most Wanted Board Wargames of 2025 | Historical Board Games | Upcoming Wargames

Song for War Impressions & Light Review | Wargame Historical Game | Invicta Rex

Zilla Blitz 2025-01-17 | We offer some impressions and a light review of the new and improved Song for War: Mediterranean Theater, returning to Kickstarter early in 2025. In this 2- to 4-player game you take charge of either the Germans, Italians, US, or British forces and lead them in strategic/operational scenarios in the Mediterranean Theater in World War 2.

Song for War: Mediterranean Theater Website:
invictarex.com/songforwar

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:00 Impressions
06:48 Complexity
08:28 Solitaire
09:41 Components
10:45 Replayability
12:48 Negatives?
15:58 Wrap

The game shown in this video is a prototype copy on loan for the sake of producing this video.

World War 2
WW2
Mediterranean Theater
Invicta Rex
Song for War
Germany, United States, Italy, Britain

#wargaming #invictarex #songforwar

boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/315333/song-war-mediterranean-theater

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Top 7 Board Games | With Designer David Thompson

Zilla Blitz 2025-01-08 | Top Game Designer David Thompson (Undaunted series, Valiant Defense series) visits the channel and shares the Top Seven Board Games that he enjoys playing. David has co-designed nearly 30 board games in the past eight years and won numerous game design awards, but in this video he shares the games he most likes to play. Thanks for joining, David!

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nobleknight.com/?awid=1430

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:03 Game 7
02:54 Game 6
05:15 Hardest/Easiest Designs
07:47 Game 5
08:54 Game 4
10:48 Current Design Projects
13:46 Game 3
16:40 Game 3
15:54 Game 2
18:21 Favorite Designed Games
21:44 Game 1
24:09 Favorite Solitaire Game
25:16 Wrap

Links to specific games discussed (in random order)
A Few Acres of Snow
BGG: tinyurl.com/25dxh5bp
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2147474380/Few-Acres-of-Snow-A-Limited-Edition/?awid=1430

Undaunted Stalingrad
BGG: tinyurl.com/2bcfw9q3
(series) Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/Products/Undaunted-Osprey/?awid=1430
Amazon: amzn.to/3DXfdOT

Undaunted Normandy
BGG: tinyurl.com/ytkhgh4a
(series) Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/Products/Undaunted-Osprey/?awid=1430
Amazon: amzn.to/3DXfdOT

Founding Fathers
BGG: tinyurl.com/2yglchmj
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2147433902/Founding-Fathers/?awid=1430

War Chest
BGG: tinyurl.com/ycoeq3sw
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2147733487/War-Chest/?awid=1430

El Grande
BGG: tinyurl.com/229ae7ek
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2147895300/El-Grande-Decennial-Edition/?awid=1430

Sekigahara
BGG: tinyurl.com/28vxp8y3
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2148047015/Sekigahara---The-Unification-of-Japan-5th-Printing/?awid=1430
Amazon: amzn.to/3DJVfqW

War Story Occupied France
BGG: tinyurl.com/29qok82j
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2148215021/War-Story---Occupied-France/?awid=1430

Votes for Women
BGG: tinyurl.com/2celu7rt
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2148036448/Votes-For-Women/?awid=1430

Maria
BGG: tinyurl.com/y2e6l4gq
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2147631099/Maria-Theresa-and-the-War-of-the-Austrian-Succession/?awid=1430

Halls of Hegra
BGG: tinyurl.com/244767xg
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2148078780/Halls-Of-Hegra/?awid=1430

Land and Freedom
BGG: tinyurl.com/2373qhlv
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2148047164/Land-and-Freedom/?awid=1430
Blue Panther: bluepantherllc.com/products/land-and-freedom

General Orders
BGG: tinyurl.com/2bbtvvsv
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2148087228/General-Orders---World-War-II/?awid=1430
Amazon: amzn.to/40aPfyW

Night Witches
BGG: tinyurl.com/2xw5epma

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Top 7 Boardgames | David Thompson Guest

Forgotten but Unbroken - A Second Look | Tactical Turn-Based RPG | Microprose Software | PC Wargame

Zilla Blitz 2025-01-05 | We revisit Forgotten but Unbroken, the tactical, turn-based WW2 combat RPG from Microprose Software. In this episode, we talk about post-release improvements, give an overview of the basebuilding and RPG elements, and show some turn-based combat.

Forgotten but Unbroken on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/2122090/Forgotten_but_Unbroken

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00:00 Intro
01:10 Gameplay
14:53 Basebuilding
24:57 Mission Prep / RPG Elements
27:20 Final Thoughts

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#wargames #forgottenbutunbroken #microprose

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Forgotten but Unbroken - Second Look! | Tactical Turn-Based RPG | Microprose Software | PC Wargame

Shelf of Shame Board Game Challenge 2025 | Wargames | Historical Gaming

8 Boardgaming Resolutions & Goals 2025 | Wargaming | Historical Gaming

Zilla Blitz 2025-01-01 | On this first day of January, 2025, I share my wargaming/boardgaming goals for 2025! What are your goals?

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:26 Goal 1
02:24 Goal 2
03:49 Goal 3
04:40 Goal 4
05:53 Goal 5
07:17 Goal 6
09:37 Goal 7
11:05 Goal 8
02:11 Wrap

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Boardgaming Resolutions & Goals 2025 | Wargaming | Historical Gaming

Top 10 Board Wargames of All-Time | Legendary Tactics Guest

Zilla Blitz 2024-12-31 | Nathan from Legendary Tactics visits the channel and shares his Top Ten Board Wargames of All-Time! Thanks for joining, Nate!

To check out his channel...
Legendary Tactics:
youtube.com/channel/UCRarNme4iUanPLflogg-Ntg

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:11 Game 10
03:48 Game 9
05:11 Game 8
07:01 Game 7
09:10 Game 6
11:38 Game 5
13:39 Game 4
16:40 Game 3
18:56 Game 2
22:55 Game 1
26:04 Wrap

Links to specific games (in random order)
Bismarck
BGG: tinyurl.com/2yme6a9e
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/7730/Bismarck-2nd-Edition/?awid=1430

Squad Leader
BGG: tinyurl.com/29rmcpev
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/6655/Squad-Leader-4th-Edition/?awid=1430

Skies above the Reich
BGG: tinyurl.com/262zrflj
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2148177581/Skies-Above-the-Reich-2nd-Printing/?awid=1430
GMT Site: tinyurl.com/27xxnfeh

Quebec 1759
BGG: tinyurl.com/24rmhtlk
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/16409/Quebec-1759-2nd-Edition/?awid=1430

Ambush!
BGG: tinyurl.com/2xl3hcqt
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/7631/Ambush/?awid=1430

Churchill
BGG: tinyurl.com/y6r7mp5t
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2147993914/Churchill---Big-Three-Struggle-for-Peace-2021-Edition/?awid=1430

D-Day at Omaha Beach
BGG: tinyurl.com/285bh59l
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2148064895/D-Day-at-Omaha-Beach-5th-Printing/?awid=1430

No Retreat Russian Front
BGG: tinyurl.com/2xmn4g56
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2147651685/No-Retreat---The-Russian-Front-Deluxe-Edition-2016-Edition/?awid=1430

Thunderbolt Apache Leader
BGG: tinyurl.com/2964y85b
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2147796607/Thunderbolt-Apache-Leader-2nd-Printing/?awid=1430

Up Front
BGG: tinyurl.com/22h8d59m
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/6675/Up-Front-1st-Edition/?awid=1430
Also on Wargame Vault (Print & Play): wargamevault.com/product/148406/Up-Front-Complete-Game-BUNDLE

Image Credits:
Ambush: Wojennik TV: youtube.com/channel/UCt3kEPzBHa2qFPbkQMX2iFw

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Legendary Tactics Guest Top 10 Board Wargames of All-Time

1811: Albuera First Look & Overview | Napoleonic Wargame Board Game | Tactical Workshop

Zilla Blitz 2024-12-28 | We do a deep dive first look and overview of 1811: Albuera, the 1- to 2-player wargame covering the Napoleonic Peninsula War battle in 1811 between the French and Portuguese/Spanish/British Allied forces. The game is published by Tactical Workshop and designed by Frederic Delstanches.

1811: Albuera on Gamefound:
gamefound.com/en/projects/tactical-workshop/1811-albuera-second-edition

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1811: Albuera on Board Game Geek:
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/431692/1811-albuera-second-edition

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:22 History
01:30 Game Overview
05:13 Documentation
09:10 Counters
12:15 Player Aids
15:11 Leader & Event Cards
15:57 Dice
16:05 Map
17:34 Wrap

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1811: Albuera First Look & Overview | Napoleonic Wargame Board Game | Tactical Workshop

The Battle for Tobruk! | Song for War Gameplay | Wargame Historical Game | Invicta Rex

Zilla Blitz 2024-12-25 | We play a mini-scenario Battle for Tobruk with the prototype of the new and improved Song for War: Mediterranean Theater, returning to Kickstarter early in 2025. In this 2- to 4-player game you take charge of either the Germans, Italians, US, or British forces and lead them in strategic/operational scenarios in the Mediterranean Theater in World War 2.

Song for War: Mediterranean Theater Website:
invictarex.com/songforwar

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:08 Operation Overview
03:15 Sequence of Play
05:30 Battle!
34:19 Wrap Up

The game shown in this video is a prototype copy on loan for the sake of producing this video.

World War 2
WW2
Mediterranean Theater
Invicta Rex
Song for War
Germany, United States, Italy, Britain

#wargaming #invictarex #songforwar

boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/315333/song-war-mediterranean-theater

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The Battle for Tobruk! | Song for War Gameplay | Wargame Historical Game | Invicta Rex

First Monday in October Impressions & Light Review | Board Historical Game | Fort Circle Games

Zilla Blitz 2024-12-19 | In this video, I share some impressions and a light review of First Monday in October, the 1- to 4-player strategy game where you shape the laws of the US while you play out 200+ years of US Supreme Court history. The game is published by Fort Circle Games and designed by Talia Rosen.

First Monday in October Kickstarter:
kickstarter.com/projects/fortcircle/first-monday-in-october

First Monday in October Overview Video:
youtu.be/FJOTz3AmaG4

First Monday in October Gameplay Video:
youtu.be/bQSdeH62S3c

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First Monday in October on Board Game Geek: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/314086/first-monday-in-october

The game shown in this video is an advanced prototype copy belonging to Fort Circle Games.

Additional Disclaimer: I helped produce the Kickstarter video for this game for Fort Circle Games. Opinions in this video are my own.

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First Monday in October Impressions & Light Review | Board Historical Game | Fort Circle Games

New & Improved Song for War Overview | Wargame Historical Game | Invicta Rex

Zilla Blitz 2024-12-17 | We give an overview of a prototype of the new and improved Song for War: Mediterranean Theater, returning to Kickstarter early in 2025. In this 2- to 4-player game you take charge of either the Germans, Italians, US, or British forces and lead them in strategic/operational scenarios in the Mediterranean Theater in World War 2.

Song for War: Mediterranean Theater Website:
invictarex.com/songforwar

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:10 Overview
02:51 Units
05:16 Unit Abilities & Sequence of Play
08:44 Unique Units & Capabilities
11:27 Objective Tiles
12:08 Hidden Fleets
14:14 Dice
14:46 Maps

The game shown in this video is a prototype copy on loan for the sake of producing this video.

World War 2
WW2
Mediterranean Theater
Invicta Rex
Song for War
Germany, United States, Italy, Britain

#wargaming #invictarex #songforwar

boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/315333/song-war-mediterranean-theater

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New & Improved Song for War Overview | Wargame Historical Game | Invicta Rex

Urban Strife | Tactical Turn-Based RPG | Microprose Software | PC Wargame | PC Gaming

Zilla Blitz 2024-12-10 | We take a deep dive first look at Urban Strife, the tactical, turn-based combat RPG from Microprose Software. In this episode, do an overview of game systems and show some turn-based combat.

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:45 Inventory & Crafting
05:43 Base & World Systems
11:18 Combat
25:16 Development Roadmap

The copy shown in this video is a review copy provided by Microprose. Thanks!

Urban Strife on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/710230/Urban_Strife

#wargames #urbanstrife #microprose

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Urban Strife | Tactical Turn-Based RPG | Microprose Software | PC Wargame | PC Gaming

Purple Haze Impressions & Light Review | Solo Vietnam War Tactical Combat | Board Game | Phalanx

Zilla Blitz 2024-12-06 | I offer up some impressions and a light review of Purple Haze, the solitaire (solo) story-driven tactical RPG where you take a squad of soldiers in the Vietnam War and lead through through a 9-mission campaign. The game is published by Phalanx and designed by Bernard Grzybowski.

Purple Haze site: phalanx.co.uk/games/purple-haze-board-game

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Purple Haze on Board Game Geek: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/349051/purple-haze

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:45 Overall
01:51 Gameplay
03:22 Mission
04:31 Story
05:29 SPOILER SECTION
07:14 Combat
14:59 Final Thoughts

The game shown in this video is a review copy provided by Phalanx.

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Purple Haze Impressions & Light Review | Solo Vietnam War Tactical Combat | Board Game | Phalanx

Purple Haze Gameplay Demo | Solo Vietnam War Tactical Combat Game | Board Game | Phalanx

Zilla Blitz 2024-12-03 | We do an gameplay demo of Purple Haze, the solitaire (solo) story-driven tactical RPG where you take a squad of soldiers in the Vietnam War and lead through through a 9-mission campaign. The game is published by Phalanx and designed by Bernard Grzybowski. In this episode we play through the first mission, showing highlights from gameplay.

Purple Haze site: phalanx.co.uk/games/purple-haze-board-game

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Known Errors:
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Purple Haze on Board Game Geek: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/349051/purple-haze

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:17 Mission
18:37 Combat
32:29 End of Mission
33:57 Wrap

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Purple Haze Overview | Solo Vietnam War Tactical Combat Game | Board Game | Phalanx

First Monday in October Gameplay Demo | Board Historical Game | Fort Circle Games

Zilla Blitz 2024-11-30 | In this video, we play through a full turn of First Monday in October, the 1- to 4-player strategy game where you shape the laws of the US while you play out 200+ years of US Supreme Court history. The game is published by Fort Circle Games and designed by Talia Rosen.

First Monday in October Kickstarter:
kickstarter.com/projects/fortcircle/first-monday-in-october

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First Monday in October on Board Game Geek: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/314086/first-monday-in-october

The game shown in this video is an advanced prototype copy belonging to Fort Circle Games.

Additional Disclaimer: I helped produce the Kickstarter video for this game for Fort Circle Games. Opinions in this video are my own.

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First Monday in October Gameplay Demo | Board Historical Game | Fort Circle Games

Upcoming Wargames + Giveaway | Holiday 2024 #1 | New Releases | Board Games

Zilla Blitz 2024-11-30 | In our Holiday 2024 #Upcoming1 Wargames video, I look at upcoming board wargames (historical games, board games) and new releases and giveaway a $50 store credit from our sponsor Noble Knight Games. I overview various games and talk about exciting elements of the design, as well as talk about upcoming sales and conventions.

Noble Knight Games $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway
To enter this month's drawing of the $50 Noble Knight Games giveaway:
In the comments below the video, post your favorite game of 2024 so far. This can be either your favorite game published in 2024 or your favorite game you played in 2024.
Good luck everyone! :)
Contest is good internationally, but you need an account with Noble Knight Games, or be willing to create one if you win.

This video's sponsor: Noble Knight Games: nobleknight.com/?awid=1430

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:27 Newly Released 1
03:58 Late Pledge & PreOrder 1
07:17 Late Pledge & PreOrder 2
08:47 Late Pledge & PreOrder 3
10:06 Late Pledge & PreOrder 4
11:15 Late Pledge & PreOrder 5
12:51 Crowdfunding 1
16:22 Upcoming Crowdfunding 1
19:57 Upcoming Games 1
21:53 Upcoming Games 2
24:56 Upcoming Games 3
28:44 Sales 1
31:33 Sales 2
34:48 Sales 3
36:55 Sales 4
37:56 Sales 5
39:25 Giveaway

Wolfpack
Board Game Geek: tinyurl.com/2d45xk8q
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2148218555/Wolfpack---The-North-Atlantic-Convoy-Struggles/?awid=1430
GMT Games: tinyurl.com/26pos72g

Worthington Solitaire Games
Shogun Solitaire / French & Indian War Solitaire / Europe at War 1940 Solitaire
Kickstarter: tinyurl.com/29xqwlso
Worthington Publishing: tinyurl.com/27b9vg3v

The Epic Battle of Alesia
Kickstarter: tinyurl.com/24l5ydkc
Board Game Geek: tinyurl.com/2dctydau
Worthington Publishing: tinyurl.com/27b9vg3v

First Monday in October
Kickstarter: tinyurl.com/2chj392e
Board Game Geek: tinyurl.com/27z5ox6g
Fort Circle Games: tinyurl.com/289gzpwx

EuroWarGames Book
Kickstarter: tinyurl.com/266vrxmg
Nuts! Publishing: tinyurl.com/27vv6jc2

Rock of Chickamauga
Kickstarter: tinyurl.com/234nfn8w
Board Game Geek: tinyurl.com/2bqx9tcl
Flying Pig Games: flyingpiggames.com

One-Page Bulge 2nd edition
Kickstarter: tinyurl.com/2xkub4wb
Board Game Geek: (not yet)
Lombardy Studios: lombardystudios.com

1811: Albuera Second Edition
Gamefound: tinyurl.com/2alkdoos
Board Game Geek: tinyurl.com/24m368zfTactical Workshop: tinyurl.com/269ybasb

Operation Rolling Thunder
Board Game Geek: tinyurl.com/2ydehbtn
Legion Wargames: tinyurl.com/yuk2repb

Gladiators Blood & Glory
Board Game Geek: tinyurl.com/2doczesv
Compass Games: tinyurl.com/2byah6o7

Microverse
GMT Games: tinyurl.com/2c9b6wzk
Board Game Geek: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/432844/microverse

Sales
Cube4Me Sale: cube4me.com/?r=zb
Compass Games Sale: compassgames.com
Lock 'n Load Publishing Sale: store.lnlpublishing.com
Decision Games Sale: decisiongames.com
Worthington Publishing Sale: worthingtonpublishing.com

#wargaming #boardgames #boardwargames
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Upcoming Wargames + Giveaway | Holiday 2024 #1 | New Releases | Board Games

Task Force Impressions & Review | Vuca Simulations Sims | Wargame Board Game | World War 2

Zilla Blitz 2024-11-27 | Grant, from the YouTube & Podcast Channel Pushing Cardboard joins as we discuss and offer impressions on our recent 2-player game of Task Force from Vuca Simulations. Grant and I played Task Force earlier in the month at SDHistCon in San Diego. The game, designed by Genichiro Suzuki, covers the United States-British-Japanese Naval and Air combat in the Pacific Theater during World War 2.

Task Force on Vuca Sims website: vucasims.com/products/task-force-carrier-battles-in-the-pacific
Task Force on NobleKnight: nobleknight.com/P/2148033461/Task-Force---Carrier-Battles-in-the-Pacific/?awid=1430
Task Force on Amazon: amzn.to/3MdlY1d
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Pushing Cardboard's Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pushing-cardboard/id1594941716
Pushing Cardboard on YouTube: youtube.com/c/PushingCardboard
Thanks Grant!

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The game shown in the video is a review copy provided by Vuca Simulations.

This impressions video produced by Zilla Blitz.

World War 2 Games
Pacific Theater World War 2
Vuca Simulations
Genichiro Suzuki
Task Force
Midway
Guadalcanal
Java Sea
Solomon Islands
Yorktown

#wargaming #vucasimulations #taskforce

boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/376966/task-force-carrier-battles-pacific

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Task Force Impressions & Review | Vuca Simulations Sims | Wargame Board Game | World War 2

First Monday in October Overview | Board Historical Game | Fort Circle Games

Zilla Blitz 2024-11-25 | We do an overview of First Monday in October, the 1- to 4-player strategy game where you shape the laws of the US while you play out 200+ years of US Supreme Court history. The game is published by Fort Circle Games and designed by Talia Rosen.

First Monday in October Kickstarter:
kickstarter.com/projects/fortcircle/first-monday-in-october

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Thanks as always!

Video Clarification
Gameplay cannot be longer than 15 rounds (not 18 as stated in the video), due to a number of factors, and will often be shorter than 15.

First Monday in October on Board Game Geek: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/314086/first-monday-in-october

Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:12 Overview
04:14 Sequence of Play
06:37 Court Philosophy
07:57 Docket & Bench
10:40 Justices
12:41 Robing Room
14:00 Player Board
16:14 Philosophy Cards
17:07 Wrap

The game shown in this video is an advanced prototype copy belonging to Fort Circle Games.

Additional Disclaimer: I helped produce the Kickstarter video for this game for Fort Circle Games. Opinions in this video are my own.

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• Laser Line Sight: (out of stock)

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#firstmondayinoctober #fortcirclegames #boardgames

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First Monday in October Overview | Board Historical Game | Fort Circle Games

Purple Haze Overview | Solo Vietnam War Tactical Combat Game | Board Game | Phalanx

Zilla Blitz 2024-11-24 | We do an overview of Purple Haze, the solitaire (solo) story-driven tactical RPG where you take a squad of soldiers in the Vietnam War and lead through through a 9-mission campaign. The game is published by Phalanx and designed by Bernard Grzybowski.

Purple Haze site: phalanx.co.uk/games/purple-haze-board-game

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Purple Haze on Board Game Geek: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/349051/purple-haze

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:21 History
01:19 Overview
03:41 Squad Overview
06:54 Mission Execution
12:11 Mission Story
14:07 Tactical Combat
16:43 Counters
17:09 Wrap

The game shown in this video is a review copy provided by Phalanx.

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Purple Haze Overview | Solo Vietnam War Tactical Combat Game | Board Game | Phalanx

Monthly Update - SDHistCon - Wargaming & Boardgames Channel Update | November 2024

Louisbourg 1758 Gameplay & Review | 2-Player Wargame | Board Game | Worthington Publishing

Zilla Blitz 2024-11-05 | We do a deep dive first look and overview of Louisbourg 1758, the 2-player wargame (boardgame) where you fight the Siege of Louisbourg during the French & Indian War. The game is published by Worthington Publishing and designed by Mike and Grant Wylie.

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Worthington Publishing: worthingtonpublishing.com/collection/louisbourg-1758-pre-order-ships-in-april
Louisbourg 1758 on Noble Knight Games: (not yet)
Louisbourg 1758 on Board Game Geek: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/414550/louisbourg-1758

Mike's Solo Battles Channel:
youtube.com/@UCf7uFbsQGCprmKc_yUwEBnQ

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:27 History
01:54 Overview
03:06 Components
06:22 Gameplay
20:08 Impressions
25:14 Final Thoughts

The game shown in this video is a review copy provided by Worthington Publishing.

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Louisbourg 1758 Gameplay & Review | 2-Player Wargame | Board Game | Worthington Publishing

1793 Patriots & Traitors First Look & Overview | French Revolution Board Game | Sound of Drums

Zilla Blitz 2024-10-30 | We do a deep dive first look and overview of 1793 Patriots & Traitors, the 1- to 5-player collaborative and competitive board game where you take 1 of 5 factions in the French revolution. You collaborate with other players to keep the revolution alive and compete against other players to be the top faction when the revolution succeeds. The game is published by Sound of Drums and designed by Jason St. Just.

1793 Patriots & Traitors Crowfunding: gamefound.com/en/projects/sound-of-drums-gmbh/1793-the-french-revolution-

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1793 Patriots & Traitors at Noble Knight Games: (not yet)
1793 Patriots & Traitors on Sound of Drums:
nutspublishing.com/eshop/stalingrad-roads-en
1793 Patriots & Traitors on Board Game Geek: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/375311/1793-patriots-and-traitors

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:38 Overview
03:47 Rulebook
07:18 Cards
10:20 Area Tiles
11:14 Player Aids
13:29 Tokens
14:59 Map
17:20 Book Add-On
18:28 Wrap Up

The game shown in this video is a review copy provided by Sound of Drums.

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1793 Patriots & Traitors First Look & Overview | French Revolution Board Game | Sound of Drums

Unity of Command 2 - Victory in the East Berlin DLC Gameplay | PC Wargames Strategy | World War 2

Zilla Blitz 2024-10-24 | We explore and play the Leningrad scenario in the Victory in the East Berlin DLC from Unity of Command 2, the World War 2 Operational Wargame. Victory in the East Berlin DLC Gameplay

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Unity of Command 2 on Steam:
tinyurl.com/26w83shx

World War 2 Operational PC Wargame Strategy Game
Victory in the East Berlin DLC
2x2 Games, Croteam

#unityofcommandii #wargaming #strategygames

Unity of Command 2 Victory in the East Berlin DLC review
World War 2 Operational combat game

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Unity of Command 2 - Victory in the East Berlin DLC Gameplay | PC Wargames Strategy | World War 2

Stalingrad Roads First Look & Overview | World War 2 Wargame | Board Game | Nuts! Publishing

Zilla Blitz 2024-10-20 | We do a deep dive first look and overview of Stalingrad Roads, the 2-player operational level tabletop wargame (boardgame) covering the Soviet breakout from Stalingrad (Operation Uranus) in World War 2, against the German Army. The game is published by Nuts! Publishing and designed by Nicolas Rident.

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Stalingrad Roads at Noble Knight Games:
nobleknight.com/P/2148112759/Stalingrad-Roads---Battle-on-the-Edge-of-the-Abyss/?awid=1430
Stalingrad Roads on Nuts! Publishing: nutspublishing.com/eshop/stalingrad-roads-en
Stalingrad Roads on Board Game Geek: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266474/stalingrad-roads-battle-on-the-edge-of-the-abyss

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:20 Overview
03:55 Rulebook
05:54 Counters
07:35 Player Aids
11:32 Map
14:02 Wrap Up

The game shown in this video is a review copy provided by Nuts! Publishing.

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Stalingrad Roads First Look & Overview | World War 2 Wargame | Board Game | Nuts! Publishing

Onoda Gameplay & Review | Solo World War 2 Survival Wargame | Board Game | Salt & Pepper Games

Zilla Blitz 2024-10-09 | We do a deep dive first look and overview of Onoda, the solitaire (solo) wargame (boardgame) where you play as Hiroo Onoda, a Japanese soldier who survived on Lubang Island in the Philippines for 30 years after the end of World War 2. The game is published by Salt & Pepper Games and designed by Francisco Gradaille.

Onoda on Gamefound: gamefound.com/en/projects/saltandpepper/onoda

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Salt & Pepper Games: saltandpeppergames.es/en/tienda
Onoda on Board Game Geek: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/426355/onoda

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:28 History
01:36 Components
04:19 Gameplay Overview
13:01 Gameplay
35:09 Impressions

The game shown in this video is a review copy provided by Salt & Pepper Games.

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Onoda Gameplay & Review | Solo World War 2 Survival Wargame | Board Game | Salt & Pepper Games

Phantom Fury (2nd Ed.) First Look & Giveaway | Solitaire Wargame | Board Game | Nuts! Publishing

Zilla Blitz 2024-10-02 | We do a deep dive first look and overview of Phantom Fury (Second Edition), the solitaire (solo) tactical tabletop wargame (boardgame) covering the second battle of Fallujah in 2004. The game is published by Nuts! Publishing and designed by Laurent Closier.

To enter the drawing for a copy of Phantom Fury, use this form:
https://forms.gle/TLBCqVDDmRuV4NoQ6
One entry per email.

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Phantom Fury at Noble Knight Games: nobleknight.com/P/2148163218/Phantom-Fury---The-2nd-Battle-for-Fallujah-2nd-Edition/?awid=1430
Phantom Fury on Nuts! Publishing: nutspublishing.com/eshop/our-games/phantom-fury-v2-en
Phantom Fury on Board Game Geek: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/91010/phantom-fury

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:45 Overview
02:32 Rulebook
04:15 Counters
07:50 Player Aids
09:45 Map
13:20 Wrap Up / Giveaway

The game shown in this video is a review copy provided by Nuts! Publishing.

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Phantom Fury (2nd Ed.) Overview & First Look | Solitaire Wargame | Board Game | Nuts! Publishing

Raiders of the Deep Solitaire Campaign | Episode 5 | May 1915 | WW1 U-Boat Board Game

Zilla Blitz 2024-09-24 | We head back into the North Atlantic on our fifth patrol with Raiders of the Deep, the World War 1 U-Boat Solitaire Board Game that lets you command a U-Boat for the length of World War 1.

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Known Errors
1. - The check for Q-Ships should be done right after the attack on the merchant ship is set up, not at the point of initial encounter. So determine range, weapons, etc., and then roll to see if it's a Q-ship or not.

Raiders of the Deep at Noble Knight Games:
nobleknight.com/P/2147695344/Raiders-of-the-Deep---U-Boats-of-the-Great-War-1914-18/?awid=1430
Raiders of the Deep on Board Game Geek:
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/227995/raiders-of-the-deep-u-boats-of-the-great-war-1914
Compass Games Website:
compassgames.com/product/raiders-of-the-deep-u-boats-of-the-great-war-1914-18

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Raiders of the Deep
Ian Cooper
Compass Games
World War 1 U-Boat Wargames Board Games

#wargaming #compassgames #raidersofthedeep

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Raiders of the Deep Solitaire Campaign | Episode 5 | May 1915 | WW1 U-Boat Board Game

Burden of Command Gameplay First Look | Green Tree Games | WW2 Tactical PC Wargame

Zilla Blitz 2024-09-23 | We take a deep dive first look at the demo for Burden of Command, the WW2 Tactical Leadership RPG Combat game from Green Tree Games. In this episode, we play the Bardenberg scenario.

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store.steampowered.com/app/887490/Burden_of_Command

#wargames #burdenofcommand #greentreegames

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Burden of Command Gameplay First Look | Green Tree Games | WW2 Tactical PC Wargame

Upcoming Wargames + Giveaway | Septermber 2024 | New Releases | Board Games

Zilla Blitz 2024-09-22 | In our September 2024 Upcoming Wargames video, I look at upcoming board wargames (historical games, board games) and new releases and giveaway a $50 store credit from our sponsor Noble Knight Games. I overview various games and talk about exciting elements of the design, as well as talk about upcoming sales and conventions.

IMPORTANT: To enter this month's drawing of the $50 Noble Knight Games giveaway:
Just put the word "beautiful" in your comment and then add the name or names of wargames you think are particularly well designed visually. I'll accept any entries like that.
(YouTube appears to be automatically deleting comments with the hashtag requested in the video itself. It's not me, I'm not deleting them.)
Good luck everyone! :)
Contest is good internationally, but you need an account with Noble Knight Games, or be willing to create one if you win.

This video's sponsor: Noble Knight Games: nobleknight.com/?awid=1430

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:46 Announcements
01:57 Company
03:36 Newly Released 1
04:44 Newly Released 2
06:20 Newly Released 3
07:45 Newly Released 4
09:16 Newly Released 5
11:01 Newly Released 6
12:16 Newly Released 7
14:09 Newly Released 8
15:52 Newly Released 9
17:07 Crowdfunding 1
19:15 Crowdfunding 2
20:26 Newly Released 10
21:27 Crowdfunding 3
23:24 Crowdfunding 4
26:21 Crowdfunding 5
29:44 Contest

Game Links

Imperial Stars II
Kickstarter: tinyurl.com/2blkhsqp
Board Game Geek: tinyurl.com/29jky2mb
Worthington Publishing: worthingtonpublishing.com

Ju 87 Stuka Ace
Mission Video: youtu.be/L5dNp_re0bc
Gamefound: tinyurl.com/29ucnyub
Board Game Geek: tinyurl.com/2cxzm3aj
Lock 'n Load: tinyurl.com/29bhtet7

Wellington vs. Napoleon
First Look: youtu.be/ZPE-SIidi4k
Gamefound: tinyurl.com/26nyqfqj
Board Game Geek: tinyurl.com/2a86fet2
Lock 'n Load: tinyurl.com/29bhtet7

World at War '85 Blood & Fury
First Look: youtu.be/XU5Q2TZ4puo
Gamefound: tinyurl.com/25pnxk38
Board Game Geek: tinyurl.com/25cy2oeq
Lock 'n Load: tinyurl.com/29bhtet7

'65 Squad Battles Vietnam 2nd Edition
Kickstarter: tinyurl.com/2ay2yp58
Board Game Geek: tinyurl.com/29ljxo74
Flying Pig Games: flyingpiggames.com

Golden Age of Piracy
Kickstarter: tinyurl.com/22gzwodb
Board Game Geek: tinyurl.com/2ayc7a93
Compass Games: tinyurl.com/2c67bb9s

Corvette Command
Board Game Geek: tinyurl.com/2xj5m7vx
War Diary Publications: tinyurl.com/2d7pk8ya

Wharf Rat Games
Website: wharfratgames.com

Shiloh: First Day
Noble Knight Games: nobleknight.com/P/2148187287/American-Civil-War-Vol-11-The---Shiloh-The-First-Day/?awid=1430
Board Game Geek: tinyurl.com/28cy8oal
Revolution Games: tinyurl.com/25b44atl

Smolensk '43
Wargame Design Studio: tinyurl.com/229ebovp

Next War: Iran
Board Game Geek: tinyurl.com/22hawxov
GMT Games: tinyurl.com/29leng5s

Undaunted Callisto
Noble Knight: nobleknight.com/P/2148193282/Undaunted-2200---Callisto/?awid=1430
Board Game Geek: tinyurl.com/2bfajjdt
Osprey Games: tinyurl.com/2dxnxo8g

Drive on Stalingrad
Noble Knight Games: nobleknight.com/P/2148182056/Drive-on-Stalingrad-Deluxe-Edition/?awid=1430
Board Game Geek: tinyurl.com/225ft5xs
Decision Games: tinyurl.com/28qe6ce4

Operation Dragoon: Solitaire Travel Game
Kickstarter: tinyurl.com/2xqr97la
Board Game Geek: (not yet)
Worthington Publishing: worthingtonpublishing.com

D-Day Solitaire: Omaha Beach
Board Game Geek: tinyurl.com/2cg72w87
Amazon: amzn.to/4ewjMNo

Drop Zone: Southern France
Kickstarter: tinyurl.com/2xqr97la
Board Game Geek: (not yet)
Worthington Publishing: worthingtonpublishing.com

#wargaming #boardgames #wargames
This video produced by Zilla Blitz.

Upcoming Wargames + Giveaway | Septermber 2024 | New Releases | Board Games

First Victories: Wellington vs Napoleon Overview & First Look | Wargame | Board Game | Lock n Load

Zilla Blitz 2024-09-21 | We do a deep dive first look and overview of Glory & Empire First Victories: Wellington vs Napoleon, the Napoleonic Wargame covering the battles of Roliça and Vimeiro in August of 1808. The game is published by Lock 'n Load Publishing and designed by Terry Doherty.

If you'd like to support my work creating historical wargaming videos, here are some ways:
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Thanks as always!

First Victories: Wellington vs Napoleon at Noble Knight Games: (not yet)
Lock 'n Load Publishing: store.lnlpublishing.com
First Victories: Wellington vs Napoleon on Gamefound: gamefound.com/en/projects/lnlp/glory-and-empire-first-victories
First Victories: Wellington vs Napoleon on Board Game Geek: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/340120/first-victories-wellington-versus-napoleon

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:30 Overview
03:29 Documentation
09:15 Counters
12:08 Player Aids
11:15 Cone of Fire Aids
15:34 Cards
19:18 Dice
19:43 Maps
22:17 Final Thoughts

The game shown in this video is a review copy provided by Lock 'n Load Publishing.

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#wellingtonvsnapoleon #locknload #wargames

This first look produced by Zilla Blitz.

First Victories: Wellington vs Napoleon Overview & First Look | Wargame | Board Game | Lock 'n Load