Wolfenstein: The Board Game

Nazis. Ever since the end of WW2 Nazis have filled the place of ‘bad guy’ in pop culture. This is doubly true on the tabletop where Nazis have been popular enemies of various flavour for quite some time. From standard troopers in historical combat games to super-science wielding ultra soldiers in weird war settings and everything else in between. Nazis make a great villain.

Many gamers enjoy computer and video games as well as tabletop games, so it seems like a no-brainer that one of the most popular video game franchises (1981’s Castle Wolfenstein, for the Apple 2 home computer…) finally sees action in the ‘little model men’ arena. Wolfenstein has had more sequels and games on more platforms than I care to google, now it has arrived on the tabletop! Let’s have a closer look at Wolfenstein: The Board Game.

When is it okay to not play?

As we all move in to summer after what has been a difficult two years for our hobbies, Kris takes some time to talk about when its a good time to say “No” to the offer of a game, and why it may be better for both you and your opponent to not play!

Maximum Arbitration Part 4.5: Your Friendly Neighbourhood Arbitrator

Sometimes the Arbitrator just likes to prattle on about their toys. This is a brief look at the gangs that I will be using in the store Necromunda campaign, as well as thoughts on how the campaign is / will run. This is an additional update and contains no new rules or life changing information. However, if you plan on facing me over the gaming table, this may be worth a read.

Where to Start: X-Wing Miniatures Game

The X-Wing Miniatures Game lets you command squadrons of iconic Star Wars star fighters in faced paced ship-to-ship combat.

Featuring highly detailed preprinted miniatures, X-Wing recreates exciting Star Wars battles, from small engagements to large conflicts, but as the game is approaching its 10 years anniversary, where do you start?

Summer Fun Post-Apocalyptic Vehicular Mayhem with Gaslands Refuelled

Ever since Mad Max, it has been impossible to separate fast and crazy cars from the post-apocalypse. Now, finally, it is possible to play a great miniature game based around that concept. Strap on your seat belts as we have a good test drive of Gaslands Refuelled.

Painting Guide: Warlord Games British and Canadian Infantry (1943-45)

For this guest article we have Michael, one of our local customers who is going to show us how he built and painted the Canadians Army Infantry box for Bolt Action by Warlord Games.

Crusty Brushes: Being An Arbitrator – Big Plans For Eventual Return To The Tabletop Part Four

I’ve been doing these Necromunda articles for the better part of two years now and sometimes It can be a bit tricky to form an articulate and concise article, with a good beginning, middle and end. Sometimes, however,  you just say stuff and show pretty pictures…

this time, it’s the latter!

Elder Scrolls: Call to Arms – Part 3 – Plastic vs Resin and What Terrain?

We always knew Kris was a liar, he said part 3 was supposed to be about Solo Play, and here he is writing about a comparison between the Resin and Plastic kits for Elder Scrolls: Call to Arms.

GAME-FAM: 1 – Looking into Dungeons & Dragons as a Family Building Exercise

ENCOUNTER

As you enter the clearing you notice that a large furrowed path extends around the whole area in a rough circle. As you stand, considering the purpose of this ancient and much worn track, a distant form approaches your party, jogging down the path. As the figure comes into focus you see that it is an old, mostly naked and quite filthy man. Pausing to cram a handful of berries into his whiskered and semi-toothless mouth he locks eyes with you and an unusual look comes into his eyes. “Time is a flat circle!”, he says, in a surprisingly measured tone and carries on jogging. 

So? Madman or sage? Do you grip your weapons tighter and carry on with your quest more cautiously than before after this unusual event…or do you see the wisdom in his words and minimalist presentation and get behind your new life coach in the endless loop? Only you can decide!

X-Wing: Why Should I Fly – Firespray-31 Patrol Craft?

This month, Kris will be looking at X-Wing Squad Lists featuring the Firespray-31 Patrol Craft, this iconic Star Wars ship not only featured prominently in the Mandalorian Season 2 but also got a new release for X-Wing with the Jango Fett’s Slave-1 Expansion for the Separatist Alliance.