historicals

Goonhammer Historicals: World War I – Guns of August Directory

Summer 2024 marks the 110th anniversary of the cataclysmic events that led to World War I. Despite being one of the most pivotal events of the 20th century, WWI has not achieved nearly as much representation on the tabletop...

Goonhammer Historicals: Chain of Command – Great War Author Interview

Summer 2024 marks the 110th anniversary of the cataclysmic events that led to World War I. Despite being one of the most pivotal events of the 20th century, WWI has not achieved nearly as much representation on the tabletop...

Getting Started with SAGA – The Middle Ages Skirmish Game

Skål! I’m Ne Cede Malis, new to Goonhammer, and I’m here to tell you today about a little game that took over my hobby life a few years ago and hasn’t let go since. Editors note: It's SAGA Summer! Enjoy...

Goonhammer Reads: The First World War

Summer 2024 marks the 110th anniversary of the cataclysmic events that led to World War I. Despite being one of the most pivotal events of the 20th century, WWI has not achieved nearly as much representation on the tabletop...

Goonhammer Historicals: Wargames Atlantic Foot Knights

Fresh out of the Foundries of Wargames Atlantic comes the Foot Knights (1150-1320) plastic boxed set, providing 24 highly detailed plastic Knights in a versatile kit that should prove to be a mainstay of Medieval gaming. I was bloody...

Goonhammer Historicals: Getting Started with Bushido – Prefecture of Ryu Faction Focus

Welcome back to our series exploring Bushido Risen Sun. Just like the previous article on the Minimoto clan, this is designed to help you get started with the awesome game of Bushido and the fantastic world of the Jwar...

Goonhammer Historicals: Wargames Atlantic’s BEF Infantry

The British Expeditionary Force was the first step into the Second World War for Great Britain. After almost a decade of trying to strip down their military, they were forced to rearm with new conflict on the horizon. After...

Goonhammer Historicals Reviews – The Silver Bayonet: Canada

The Silver Bayonet: Canada is the second expansion for the highly-regarded gothic horror skirmish wargame. Published by Osprey Publishing, with an accompanying miniatures line from North Star Military Figures, The Silver Bayonet: Canada sees the game in the hands...

Goonhammer Historicals: Chain of Command Far East Handbook Review

Join the Goonhammer Historicals team as we take a look at the brand new Far East 1941-45 Handbook for Chain of Command. So get a good grip on your machete and let's dive into the deep, dark jungle! Last week,...

Bushido Risen Sun: Getting Started with the Minimoto Clan

Welcome to the next in our series exploring Bushido Risen Sun. These "Getting Started" articles are meant to help new and (maybe) more experienced players by bringing together an assessment of some of the different profiles, examples of paint...