War

This War of Mine is one of the most significant video games ever made, so much so that the Polish government is providing free copies to students as educational material.  …

Originally published in 1981, Axis & Allies is a series of World War II strategy board games. Played on a board reminiscent of a 1942 political map of our planet divided …

Ancient civilizations fill history enthusiasts with a sense of mystery and awe. Our knowledge is often greatly reduced as records have been lost over time. Archaeological finds are often the …

The 19th Century saw the rise of the largest empires to span the European Continent. Beginning in 1804, the French Empire marched across Europe, conquering territories, before being pushed back …

You sunk my battleship! There is no denying Battleship is the epitome of a classic naval warfare game. Most kids grew up playing this game whose humble beginnings consisted of …

Ever since the first humans ventured forth on the water, maritime vehicles have lent themselves to mankind’s warlike tendencies. We know that the Ancient Egyptians did battle upon the sea …

Axis & Allies holds a big place in board game history. Unlike a lot of other games that I review, and call modern-day classics, Axis & Allies has the distinction …

The year is 1642 and England, indeed the entirety of Great Britain is rocked by political and religious upheaval. Forces loyal to King Charles I are pitted in conflict against …

The Battle of Stalingrad was arguably the most important battle of the Second World War and marked a turning point, shifting the balance of power from Nazi Germany to the …

The period of the Crusades has long fascinated historians and even recently brought intense criticism of the suspect goals of those involved. Despite these valid concerns, the battles and maneuvers …

History can seem like a stuffy subject, especially when it’s coming from an ancient tome covered in dust and infested with moths. The figures and characters we read about were …

The battle is on! It’s time to put those military and political skills into action with our top picks for the best war strategy board games.  War comes in many …

The Cold War era was one of the most uncertain periods in human history, with the nuclear threat being an ever-present fear for not just the involved parties, but also …

War of the Ring is one of the finest examples of how an iconic story and setting can be implemented into a compelling war game. In the battle between Free …

On April 12th, 1861, shots were fired at Fort Sumter starting the American Civil War. War is a brutal and terrifying thing and yet somehow, it’s worse when it’s a …

Ah-ha! Looking for more games to practice world domination, are you? Maybe we can help… Surely you’ve heard of Risk — the game all about conquering the world. Well, that’s …

The Cold War was the period between 1947 and 1991 from the end of World War II to the fall of the Soviet Bloc.  It was a period of geopolitical …

World War I was a horrendous turning point in human history. The strife and turmoil of the entire war raging across Europe touched nations around the world and forced us …

The Vietnam War was a brutal experience on both sides. Just as warfare changed during WWI and WWII, so too did our understanding of warfare shift during the Vietnam War.  …

I guess you can say this article is a bit Risky… If you were missing out on taking over your favorite fantasy realms, the chance has come. We all know …