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detail of the Chattanooga Quadrigame map by SPI

THE LIMITS OF ART

The physical system available to the wargame designer is the single greatest limiting factor on his design... But the graphic designer can help the...

central map detail of 3-map Katzbach Campaign setup

Preview: Napoleon’s Counterstrike

Five maps, three of which go together to create one 66” x 34” playing area for the Katzbach Campaign. One of our playtesters remarked: “I tell ya, ...

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Zones of Control

This is a misleading term that many gamers crack their heads on. Instead of trying to imagine exactly what this animal called a “Zone of Control” w...

Think the Battle of Arcis-sur-Aube is one-sided? Think again

OSG strives to balance all the battles in The Library of Napoleonic Battles series. This playtest report illustrates how the French can triumph a...

Napoleon's Counterstrike Strategic Overview

Click here to view the Strategic Map for Napoleon's Counterstrike as it will appear on the back of the box.

What goes into designing and playtesting a scenario

Read what goes on when creating a new scenario, from the point of view of the team that's designing and testing the Wartenburg scenario for Napoleo...