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The Boardgames Chronicle @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social · 18d

We just published our Top 3 Games with… Julius Caesar! Hope you will get some great inspirations there! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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My top 3 Wargames… with Julius Caesar!

I am passionate about wargaming, a hobby deeply tied to my love for history. I have gained a wealth of knowledge from reading, watching, and analyzing historical events, particularly focusing on wh…

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Mark Herman @markherman54.bsky.social · 21d

Genius

jeffauger.bsky.social @jeffauger.bsky.social · 21d

Getting in an early session of Gettysburg with the little one. She likes the horsies.

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Pijus Krūminas @pijusk.bsky.social · 23d

Last semester we had a Churchill day in the class, and here's the write up of why it works in the educational context.

GMT Games @gmtgames.bsky.social · 24d

Check out our latest InsideGMT article from Pijus Kruminas: "Churchill in the Classroom" @pijusk.bsky.social insidegmt.com/churchill-in...

Churchill in the Classroom

Last semester we started playing Churchill in our wargaming class at ISM University of Management and Economics in Vilnius, Lithuania. This article looks at how the game can contribute to the broad…

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Mark Herman @markherman54.bsky.social · Sep 20

Looks like a medieval siege train.

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Mark Herman @markherman54.bsky.social · Sep 20

Excellent set... she must get it from Liz.

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GMT Games @gmtgames.bsky.social · Sep 19

Check out our latest InsideGMT article from @cliosboardgames.bsky.social: "The War of Independence Through the Lens of Washington’s War, Liberty or Death, and Imperial Struggle" insidegmt.com/the-war-of-i...

The War of Independence Through the Lens of Washington’s War, Liberty or Death, and Imperial Struggle

After a somewhat longer break, we’re back with the American Revolution! We had concluded last time with the French entry into the war on the American side. Today, we’ll look at the cooperation betw…

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Clio's Board Games @cliosboardgames.bsky.social · Sep 18

The defeat at Yorktown eroded the parliamentary support of Lord North, British prime minister. When his government was toppled, the way for peace was open (image from #WashingtonsWar @markherman54.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social). Read more: cliosboardgames.wordpress.com/2025/09/07/t...

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Mark Herman @markherman54.bsky.social · Sep 14

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Clio's Board Games @cliosboardgames.bsky.social · Sep 14

Cornwallis’s bold southern campaigns brought a long-lost vigor back to the British efforts in North America… but they would not turn the Carolinas loyal to Britain (images from #WashingtonsWar @markherman54.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social). Read more: cliosboardgames.wordpress.com/2025/09/07/t...

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James Buckley @jsbuckley.bsky.social · Sep 11

@markherman54.bsky.social's keynote speech this morning at ConnectionsUK. My conclusions from his presentation: professional and commercial games have some differences, much in common, and lots to learn from each other.

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Clio's Board Games @cliosboardgames.bsky.social · Sep 8

Here’s the final post in my American Revolution series – with games by @jasondcmatthews.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social @markherman54.bsky.social and others! cliosboardgames.wordpress.com/2025/09/07/t...

The War of Independence, 1778-1783 (American Revolution, #6)

After a somewhat longer break, we’re back with the American Revolution! We had concluded last time with the French entry into the war on the American side. Today, we’ll look at the cooperation betw…

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Frank Davis @fdavismobile.bsky.social · Sep 9

WARGAME HISTORY
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C3i Magazine Nr 38

•Rodger B. MacGowan's Last Issue, Limited Print Run NOW AT THE PRINTER! • C3i Nr38 is slated to begin shipping in August 2025! Place your Pre-Order now to save your early-bird spot • COLLECTOR'S EDITI...

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Ike Makos @ikemakos.bsky.social · Sep 3

@markherman54.bsky.social Churchill has been my go-to “I want to teach board game newbies a GMT game” game for years now. Everyone I’ve played it with says how easy it is to grasp the rules after going through just a single Conference. It’s an amazing design!

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Ike Makos @ikemakos.bsky.social · Sep 3

over the Labor Day weekend I got to referee/Game Master a game of @gmtgames.bsky.social CHURCHILL by @markherman54.bsky.social using the Training Scenario (3 Conferences)

The Allies conquered Germany but were unable to meet the conditions for Japanese surrender. US ultimately emerged the winner

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Mark Herman @markherman54.bsky.social · Sep 1

Badge 31 reporting for duty...

Fort Circle @fortcircle.bsky.social · Sep 1

Circle DC 2026 will be held on April 10-12, 2026 here in lovely Washington, DC. The convention will be capped at 250 attendees and we have opened up badge registration this morning. tabletop.events/conventions/...

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Fred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · Aug 30

Streaming is back on Homo Ludens after a nice summer break! Tomorrow at 8pm French time, 2pm NY time, good old @markherman54.bsky.social will come on the show for a demo of his upcoming Army of the Potomac soon to be released by @gmtgames.bsky.social
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Mark Herman Teaches Army of the Potomac

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The Boardgames Chronicle @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social · Aug 25

In anticipation for Army of Potomac - second volume in @markherman54.bsky.social Civil War Heritage Series - let me share set of strategy & training materials for first installment - Rebel Fury! Enjoy that great game, link below 👇
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Mark Herman @markherman54.bsky.social · Aug 19

Probably 14

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Mark Herman @markherman54.bsky.social · Aug 15

Its a single room and you are hard to miss... but ok...

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Mark Herman @markherman54.bsky.social · Aug 14

The Japanese battleship cannot attack at carrier range. The total strength of the attack is 36 factors (Akagi+Soryu+Shokaku).

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Mark Herman @markherman54.bsky.social · Aug 14

Many have asked me what is new in Army of the Potomac (GMT). This interview basically teaches you how to play the Army of the Potomac Campaign system.WBC 2025 | Mark Herman | The Players' Aid youtu.be/oEGpeQTw350?... via
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WBC 2025 | Mark Herman | The Players' Aid

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Mark Herman @markherman54.bsky.social · Aug 10

Play Watchtower activate all the USN air and naval units plus the Marine division then attack Guadalcanal. Then have the JP play Savo reaction card. Roll dice. Rinse and repeat two more times with different JP reactions then have the JP play a card , game on.

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Mark Herman @markherman54.bsky.social · Aug 7

Here is a video where I discuss different map scales for portraying the Battle of Chickamauga in the American Civil War. youtu.be/Lb6WEo5ekSE?...

Portraying the American Civil War at different Map scales.

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Mark Herman @markherman54.bsky.social · Aug 7

Back from WBC more For the People. Opening cards with many US naval opportunities. Opened with strategy board Butler to Sabine city, CSA sent Price to TX. Red River (50/50 run guns) succeeds, Overseas agent event. War in West removes Concentration card, CSA Minor then USA minor.

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Zilla Blitz @zillablitz.bsky.social · Jul 31

I've been chipping away at Empire of the Sun, reading the rules before bed and watching Homo Luden's Teach & Play at the gym. The teach & play is outstanding! www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXMN...
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Empire of the Sun - Teach & Play with Designer Mark Herman

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