No interview this time, but a look at three very different games. Something for everyone.Links:Live Cardboard #6 Tariff RoundtableGMT April Newsletter with their detailed response to the tariff situation Mike Nagel's new Relative Range imprintMMP pauses the move of their printing to ChinaPushing Cardboard website has revamped the Polls sectionThis episode is available at pushingcard.com and youtube as well as Apple Music Spotify and all good podcast distributors.Noble Knight GamesThe best place to find out of print games without paying Ebay prices!Ko-FiSign up to support the show monthly, or with a one-time donationCube4Me Storage SolutionsCube4Me are a revolution in trays for games. Multiple sizes, configurations, and depths!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
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43 - Grant Dalgliesh | Columbia Games | Vae Victis
Enjoy an in-depth interview with Grant Dalgliesh of Columbia Games. We talk about what it was like growing up in the business, and then take a real good dive into their catalogue.Instead of a look at a single game this episode, I explain what I like about the French magazine, Vae Victis. And of course, plenty of news and general board wargaming chatter.Links to some things in the episode:SD Hist East cancelledWorthington's new Hannibal Hold the Line KSGMT Mar 20 Newsletter and news about their Spring SalePrelude to Leipzig from John Theissen and Hollandspiele announced, as well as a sale on all his titles.Live Cardboard has been going great guns. Every second Thursday. Recent topics have been Revolution Games, Shelves of Shame, and an overview of WWII tactical games. If you miss them live, you miss participating, but you can still watch them after the fact on my youtube channel Check out my video overview of Oblique from HollandspieleSound of Drums has already announced a followup to their latest project: Battles of Napoleon Vol II Quatre Bras 1815Noble Knight GamesThe best place to find out of print games without paying Ebay prices!Ko-FiSign up to support the show monthly, or with a one-time donationCube4Me Storage SolutionsCube4Me are a revolution in trays for games. Multiple sizes, configurations, and depths!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
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42 - Amabel Holland's Oblique, and an interview with Frank Davis
This episode features an in-depth overview of Amabel Holland's new game on Frederick the Great, Oblique. And we have an interview with legendary designer Frank Davis. Plus news, views, and chatter about the hobby as usual. I've been busy since last episode, so there's quite a list of links:My review of Rodger MacGowan's autobiographyGoFundMe page for Rodger MacGowan and C3iMy favourite games played in 2024My gaming resolutions for 2025Pushing Cardboard first live show, Live Cardboard and second live show, Live Cardboard 2Paul Chernoff has another review on the Blitz in the East system, this time its expansion, Scorched Earth The January GMT Update is out Neva monthly updateBoardgamearena.com added BAYONETS AND TOMAHAWKS to its stable. Frank Davis interview in video formatNoble Knight GamesThe best place to find out of print games without paying Ebay prices!Ko-FiSign up to support the show monthly, or with a one-time donationDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
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41 - Ananda Gupta, Mark Herman, and Commands & Colors Medieval
Two interviews and a game in this episode. Here's links to things mentioned this time around...Our first guest review, Blitz in the East, by Paul ChernoffGMT is changing their shipment scheduleMar Herman's Wargames According to MarkGMT December newsletter with pricing newsArmchair Dragoons Digital Convention: ACDCPushing Cardboard first live show, Live Cardboard***A quick note about the live show. After recording was finished, I found out that the popular Chits show with Ardwulf and Dan was moving from Tuesday, to possibly Thursday. As many listeners may be interested in both shows, I may need to decide on a different time slot than Thursday. I'll let you know via the Event newsletter, the website, Bluesky, and Twitter when I have it settled.***Support the show
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40 - Justin Fassino, Maurice Suckling, Espana 1936
#40 - Justin Fassino, Maurice Suckling, Espana 1936The episode on the web is here.But now we're back on track. A bunch of stuff mentioned in this episode:.My Cube4Me affiliate linkBest new games pollSeljuk page on BGGMaurice Sucking page on BGGHistory of Byzantium podcastPaper Time Machines bookJoin us on our DISCORD CHANNELNoble Knight GamesThe best place to find out of print games without paying Ebay prices!Ko-FiSign up to support the show monthly, or with a one-time donationDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Talk about historical boardgames and boardgaming. Tabletop conflict simulation boardgames, from old school hex-and-counter to modern card driven games and beyond. If it's a historical game, a political game, or a wargame, we'll talk about it.We dive into specific games in detail each episode, with tips on how to play and how the game fits in with other similar games. As well, we usually have an interview with a designer or publisher. And finally, we have news from the history gaming world as well as tips for new players and general chatter about what's happening in the hobby we love.
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