Wargames Illustrated Issue 361

Observation Post

Our latest look at what's new and upcoming in the world of wargaming, with a special focus on 'new stuff' showcased at Crisis 2017.

Theme: Hollywood History and 'History' History

Howard Whitehouse frameworks our theme with some thoughts on his own movie career, whether 'straight' history makes for good games and the elements needed to 'go Hollywood'.

How to: Construct a Small Boat for Ghost Archipelago

James Floyd Kelly takes us through the creation of a useful tabletop model.

Theme: “If This Man Should Fall…?” - Refighting Glory

Neil Smith & Dom Sore outline their thoughts upon turning a great movie into a game.

The Baron Versus Dracula

Dom Sore compares and contrasts two games systems set within the same genre but using different mechanics.

Theme: Hooray for Hollywood!

Nick Buxey discusses how to bring the big screen to a small table, and just how the cinematic milieu can often be the main influence for our gaming decisions.

Territorials, Turks, Tanks and Trenches

We take a look at the ideas and modelling behind this great World War One display game from Colours 2017.

Theme: “Alright Mr. Demille…”

Pete Brown shares some thoughts on turning your hand to creating that embattled close up on the tabletop.

Swimming with Sharks

James Floyd Kelly returns to share his own take on a scenario for Ghost Archipelago.

Theme: The Ghost and the Darkness

Based upon the movie of the same name, we take a look at turning

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