I remember cracking the seal on my first COIN game – Colonial Twilight – and seeing that bot chart in the box. I was a relatively new wargamer, and Colonial Twilight was not only my first COIN game but also my first P500 (much to my wallet’s chagrin, it was not my last!). After playing […]
Design Diary: How and Why We Are Evolving the Fire in the Lake Bot System Read Post »
Designer Blogs, Solitaire SystemsThis month’s P500 announcement of a new Fire in the Lake bot system has prompted much excitement from Fire in the Lake fans, and several questions which I will answer in this article. This article is a Q&A format, but keep reading to the bottom to get a sneak peek at the new Trưng Solitaire
A Sneak Peek at Tru’ng: The New Fire in the Lake Bot System Read Post »
Designer Blogs, Solitaire SystemsBelow is another great article from InsideGMT contributor The Boardgames Chronicle, this time with an after action report of the Falling Sky scenario, “The Great Revolt” (52 BC). Enjoy! -Rachel
Falling Sky Session Report: “The Great Revolt” Scenario Read Post »
After Action ReportWe hope you have enjoyed this series and that it gives you a clear picture into how Arjuna works. In this installment, we will wrap up the session with some suggestions on how to lay out your play area, a brief set of Arjuna design notes, and a peek into the development process of Arjuna,
The Arjuna Chronicles #11: Arjuna Wrap Up and Design Notes Read Post »
Designer BlogsGandhi includes a brand new Solitaire system, called Arjuna, that replaces the flowcharts that have become a staple of the COIN Series. Players who play COIN Solitaire have asked many questions about how the system works – and don’t fear! – COIN Series Developer Jason Carr is here to walk through the design, ergonomics, and
The Arjuna Chronicles #10: Independence Day Defiantly Declared Read Post »
Designer BlogsGandhi includes a brand new Solitaire system, called Arjuna, that replaces the flowcharts that have become a staple of the COIN Series. Players who play COIN Solitaire have asked many questions about how the system works – and don’t fear! – COIN Series Developer Jason Carr is here to walk through the design, ergonomics, and
The Arjuna Chronicles #9: Simla Conference Divides India Read Post »
Designer BlogsGandhi includes a brand new Solitaire system, called Arjuna, that replaces the flowcharts that have become a staple of the COIN Series. Players who play COIN Solitaire have asked many questions about how the system works – and don’t fear! – COIN Series Developer Jason Carr is here to walk through the design, ergonomics, and
The Arjuna Chronicles #8:The Salt March Read Post »
Designer BlogsGandhi includes a brand new Solitaire system, called Arjuna, that replaces the flowcharts that have become a staple of the COIN Series. Players who play COIN Solitaire have asked many questions about how the system works – and don’t fear! – COIN Series Developer Jason Carr is here to walk through the design, ergonomics, and
The Arjuna Chronicles #7: Sarojini Naidu Inspires the Masses Read Post »
Designer BlogsThe Muslim League is one of two Nonviolent Factions in Gandhi, alongside Congress. Though they share the same Operations and two of the same Special Activities with Congress, the Muslim League has different victory goals that will eventually pull them away from their Congress allies, perhaps even leading them to work with the British to
Gandhi includes a brand new Solitaire system, called Arjuna, that replaces the flowcharts that have become a staple of the COIN Series. Players who play COIN Solitaire have asked many questions about how the system works – and don’t fear! – COIN Series Developer Jason Carr is here to walk through the design, ergonomics, and
The Arjuna Chronicles #6: Great Bengal Famine Read Post »
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