Inside the Opposing Armies of Dubno ’41 (Part 2): German Army – Bewegungskrieg Unleashed

The little known battle of Brody-Dubno pitted the highly proficient German Wehrmacht against the unproven Red Army colossus, both supported by their own air forces. In the first part of this article, I described the Red Army, and now it’s time to address the Germans. Let’s take a look at the German forces and how […]

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Designer Blogs

Meet the Leaders & Gameboard of Hannibal’s Revenge

Introduction by Game Developer Fred Schachter: Hannibal’s Revenge builds upon the Card Conquest Game System pioneered by Hitler’s Reich GMT Games – Hitler’s Reich to allow one or two players (or teams of up to two players each) to refight the 2nd Punic War. (The rules are organized along the remastered rules model created by Kai Jensen for the

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Designer Blogs

May 2021 ETO Project Update and TITE’s Interesting Turn, Part I

Frank Chadwick’s ETO Project Update May 2021 From the project development team Work continues on the Extended Examples of Play for the complete series of game volumes. We have found this an excellent way to “playtest” the down-in-the-weeds level of the game and rules and make small adjustments to ensure that the historical storyboard emerges

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Development Updates, Examples of Play

The Last Hundred Yards Designer’s Notes: Intro & Time Lapse System

Below you will find the first in a series of designer’s notes articles from The Last Hundred Yards series designer Mike Denson. In this segment he will introduce the article series and discuss the time lapse system in LHY. You can also find this article on his ConsimWorld Community page. Enjoy! -Rachel

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Designer Blogs

Laban! Chapter 9: The Scenarios in People Power

If you’re a regular reader of this series, by now you know that People Power covers the political history of the Philippines post-Martial Law until the beginning of the Corazon Aquino administration. This 5-year period was full of activity and many pivotal moments, which are the focus of the scenarios in People Power. The main

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Developer Notes

A New Wargamer’s Insights and Impressions from Labyrinth: The War on Terror, 2001-?

Below is an article featuring Labyrinth insights and first impressions from first time player and InsideGMT contributor David Wiley of Swords and Chit and Cardboard Clash. You can also find this article on David’s blog. Enjoy! -Rachel

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Strategy Articles

The Last Hundred Yards Volume 2: Airborne Over Europe After Action Report: Mission 16.0 – “Devil’s Hill”

September 1944 – Groesbeek Heights, Holland. By the second day of Market Garden, the German High Command was desperately calling for counterattacks by any forces available. Near the small town of Beek, scattered units from the 82nd Airborne had captured a wooded hill that offered excellent observation and fire positions over the surrounding countryside. On

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After Action Report

The Chronicles of Ōnin #1: Civil War in Muromachi Japan

The Pure Land depicts the decade-long Ōnin War in 15th century Japan, a civil war for control of the Muromachi Bakufu set against a backdrop of peasant unrest and religious militancy. This conflict precipitated the Sengoku (or Warring States) period that would continue into the 16th century, and was the beginning of the slow decline

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Designer Blogs, Inside the Game as History

ConSim Game Jam Podcast Series Announcement

Hi folks, David Alexander and Peter Evans here with an announcement for a new podcast series that may be interesting to followers of GMT Games, covering the first ever “ConSim Game Jam” sponsored by GMT that took place last October. If you’re unfamiliar with the Consim Game Jam, this 72-hour event challenged teams to create

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Hobby General Interest, Interviews

All Bridges Burning: Some Post-Publication Rules Variants

Until you have a community playing you don’t know how good of a job you’ve done. Richard Garfield A good half a year has passed since the publication of the COIN Series Volume X, All Bridges Burning. The reception has been amazing. The game was nominated for the Golden Geek Award, several good reviews have

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Designer Blogs, Scenarios/Variants
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