historicals

Goonhammer Historicals: The Wargaming Possibilities of Rome’s Lost Ninth Legion Part Two

In the second part of our examination of the IXth Legion of Rome, we look at how it might have fallen (or simply disbanded) and how to play it on the table.

Goonhammer Historicals: The Wargaming Possibilities of Rome’s Lost Ninth Legion

The mysterious disappearance of Legio IX Hispana (the Roman ninth ‘Spanish’ legion) has captured the hearts and minds of the public for centuries. The Roman legions were one of the most effective fighting forces in history and a major...

Behind the Game: Interview with Lead Developer Jason Enos, Bushido Risen Sun, developer on Fallout, Elder Scrolls & more!

Here at Goonhammer we’re always keen to find out more about how games are designed, developed and rules balanced. With that in mind, we’re delighted to have the chance to speak to Jason Enos, current Lead Developer & Designer...

Making Medieval Terrain: A Village in the East Part 2

Lenoon's village building project continues with hills, trees, a well and a big ol' obelisk

Into the Merseyverse: The Games of Daniel Mersey (and Co-Authors) Part 1

Today, Variance Hammer Eric takes a look at the collected works of designer Daniel Mersey (and company) for Historicals.

Goonhammer Historicals: The Thirty Years War – A Wargaming Primer

The Historicals team dives head first out of a window and into the Thirty Years War.

Goonhammer Historicals: Timeless Terrain – Finding Generic Terrain Pieces

Our Historicals writers get together to discuss where they find their generic terrain pieces for their tables.

Goonhammer Historicals: Bolt Action Hungarian Gendarmerie, Border Guards, Zrinyi, and Toldi IIA Reviews:

The Bolt Action team check out the latest Hungarian releases. You must see this tank, it's bloody hilarious

Goonhammer Historicals Review: Wargames Atlantic Peasant Levy

Marc Renouf takes a look at the WGA offerings for peasant levies and fyrds to supplement a historical wargames table.

Barons’ War Outremer: Building a Retinue

Barons' War retinues can be built in loads of ways - Lenoon takes inspiration from the Usama ibn Munqidh's Book of Contemplation for this Islamic force