Finding the work-life-play balance is a bit hard these days which means the backlog of wargames that I have to work off is growing. Yes, I totally understand that is a first-world problem. Looking at the backlog some will be easier to work off then others, nonetheless I am certain that none will be a waste of time.
Next War: Iran (Mitchell Land, GMT Games, 2024)
The latest installment in the Next War series from GMT. This one looks to be a bit smaller in scope than some of the others which means the smaller scenarios may be more accessible for learning and scenario-based play.
Armored Assault (Print and Game, 2024)
“You lead armored units to capture resources and dominate strategic sectors” (BGG tagline). This print ‘n play wargame that was funded through Kickstarter looks to be a relatively simple wargame that may be good for a filler title.
U-Boot Fighter (Print and Game, 2024)
“Take command of a submarine or be the commander of a ship in underwater combat” (BGG tagline). Yet another part of the Armored Assault Kickstarter. Not as sure about this one but the price was right.
Age of Swords (Print and Game, 2023)
“Move your medieval army around the battlefield to defeat the enemy and take victory!” (BGG tagline). Part of the very inexpensive Kickstarter for Armored Assault above. More simplicity in wargaming.
Paint it Black: The Attack on Lang Vei February 6-7, 1968 (Paul Rohrbaugh, Highl Flying Dice Games, 2024)
Reluctantly, the Vietnam War is an under-gamed part of my wargaming history. The only titles I have played are Operation Pegasus (Perry Moore, Task Force Games, 1980) and Silver Bayonet: The First Team in Vietnam, 1965 (25th Anniversary Edition, Gene Billingsley and Mitchell Land, GMT Games, 2016). High Flying Dice Games has many Vietnam War titles; perhaps it is time to explore that era more.
Breaking the Chains 2.0: War in the South China Sea (John Gorkowski, Compass Games, 2024)
My moniker could not be RockyMountainNavy if I did not try the second edition of Breaking the Chains originally published a decade ago in 2014. Looking forward to seeing how this title has evolved over time.
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