wargame

Ogre “Designer’s Edition” Funded 2000% and Rising

Ogre “Designer’s Edition” Funded 2000% and Rising

A dice and cardboard wargame raising half a million on Kickstarter? The sixth edition of the classic wargame “Ogre” looks like it’s going to be awesome.

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Secret Santa: Jason Babler – W40K Harlequins

Secret Santa: Jason Babler – W40K Harlequins

My spin of the Secret Santa wheel placed MAKE’s art director, Jason Babler, squarely within my gift-giving crosshairs. Having never officially met Jason in corporeal meatspace, I was a bit stumped as to what material item he might enjoy owning. Thankfully, a little bird (named Gareth) clued me in on Mr. Babler’s appreciation of fantasy-themed resin kits.

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You Just Sunk My Battleship…

You Just Sunk My Battleship…

Spotted on Google+, a game of Battleship played with shots… er for the shots. I love the use of salt/pepper shakers(?) for the bridges on the carriers. Hope this is team sport, otherwise this is a wargame that takes real casualties.

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Sci-fi modeling masterclass

Sci-fi modeling masterclass

Several years ago, I got into playing the gothic sci-fi tabletop wargame Warhammer 40,000. I nearly bankrupted my family (and I’m only half-kidding), with all of the models, supplies, games books, terrain pieces I bought. I got to the point, like any addict, where I was “under reporting” my habit and hiding some of my […]

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A downloadable, edible wargame for spring!

A downloadable, edible wargame for spring!

It’s spring and that means one thing: Peep War! (ah… at least at our house). Peep War is one of the free print and play games from Invisible City. You download the rules, hex tiles, and jelly bean counter stand-ins (if you don’t have jelly beans). And you need those grotesquely delicious springtime confections marshmallow […]

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