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Francisco Gradaille @fgradaille.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Thank you very much for this content! Extremely valuable!

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The Boardgames Chronicle @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I am bringing together all my Strategy & Training materials for Plantagenet. I hope you will find this content useful in your journey with that wonderful game! LINK: theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/10/04/s... @fgradaille.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social

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Volko @volko.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

If you have not already, check out @gmtgames.bsky.social expanded Specials: Red Dust Rebellion for $46 (!) Labyrinth: The War on Terror $51 Vietnam 1965-1975 $46 www.gmtgames.com/s-8-specials...

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Armchair Dragoons @armchairdragoons.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A Look at Cuius Regio: The Thirty Years War So, with all the new Thirty Years War games hitting the shelves, is this one worth your attention? I will tell you that after playing a couple of the smaller scenarios, I really, really want to play the full game. wp.me/pae4WL-fFp

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Cole Wehrle @colewehrle.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

In today's diary, I get into one of my favorite subjects: agency in historical games. Did the Opium Wars have to happen? Were the player's historical counterparts in a position to prevent them? It's a big subject, and a place where the 2e differs sharply from 1e. boardgamegeek.com/thread/37746...

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Jason Matthews @jasondcmatthews.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

1/2 Geoff has an interesting observation concerning how humanity may have to adapt to maintain its mental acuity in a world of AI. It echoes James Dunnigan, founder of SPI, who called wargaming the hobby of the overeducated.

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Armchair Dragoons @armchairdragoons.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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Cole Wehrle @colewehrle.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A rainy evening made for the perfect excuse to finally learn @gmtgames.bsky.social 's Cuius Regio which I'm pairing with C.V. Wedgewood's book on the 30 Years War. I've wanted to read this book for so long, and it does not disappoint. I can't believe she was so young when she wrote it (late 20s!).

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Francisco Gradaille @fgradaille.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I hope you like it. It makes me extremely happy to give back some enjoyment to the designers that have given me such good times with their games.

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Francisco Gradaille @fgradaille.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I'm now in the middle of exam corrections, so I'm not sure I'm so cool! By the way, I love Ted's philosophy of life and I try to do something similar with my classes. It works so well with teenagers!

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Volko @volko.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Setting up for extended session of the full Thirty Years War on my table: Cuius Regio by @fgradaille.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social ... 1618-1648, so 31 turns.

Boardgame set up: Cuius Regio - The Thirty Years War 1618-1648 by Francisco Gradaille, GMT Games

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Cube4me @cube4me.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

New games, fresh photos, and more storage sets! We've just added five new sets for GMT Games + VUCA, including Coast Watchers, Cuius Regio, The Far Seas and Operation Overlord! cube4me.com/new-tray-set... @gmtgames.bsky.social @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social @pushingcardboard.bsky.social

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GMT Games @gmtgames.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Hey everyone! Check out today's GMT customer newsletter for some detailed updates and future plans on two key GMT series, new P500s, lots of sample art, production and designer updates, and plenty more! Enjoy! zurl.co/yqkIn

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Phil The Sheep @asheepie.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

If you're interested in Coast Watchers: Allied Field Intelligence in the South Pacific, 1942-1943 from @gmtgames.bsky.social this is a great playthrough video with @volko.bsky.social that shows off the gameplay, and strategy and tactics of it. #boardgames #wargames youtube.com/watch?v=5ekg...

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Coast Watchers Playthrough with designer Volko Ruhnke

YouTube video by Heavy Board Gaming with Jorge

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BoardGameWire 🔜 Spiel Essen @boardgamewire.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

From 1968 Chicago protests to queer life in Georgian London: Summit Award continues to celebrate designs that broaden historical gaming: boardgamewire.com/index.php/20... @sdhistcon.bsky.social @colewehrle.bsky.social @fgradaille.bsky.social @miasmacorp.bsky.social @yoyoni.bsky.social

Red and blue cubes on a game board representing the city of Chicago, in green and beige and blue/grey. Board and components from the board game Chicago '68, designed by Yoni Goldstein.

Game board, yellow and white components and four cards from the board game Onoda. The game board is a map of a green island with blue water surrounding it. The yello components are triangles with a black exclamation mark, and the white components a Japanese soldier from WW2 and what looks to be a sword in a rock. Components from the Onoda board game, designed by Francisco Gradaille.

The words Molly HOuse in elaborate pink script, on a darker pink background which on inspection is a line drawn scene of polite society below, and a masked ball above. Box cover for the board game Molly House, designed by Jo Kelly and Cole Wehrle.

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Salt & Pepper Games @saltandpeppergames.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Qué alegría de semana, Onoda de @fgradaille.bsky.social nominado en los Summit Award como mejor juego histórico 😄👉🏾 sdhist.com/summit-award/

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GMT Games @gmtgames.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

We have an update today on our next P500 charge and shipment. We will charge for 7 items on September 16th and start shipping on September 27th. Get all the details from today's update here: zurl.co/QvfoB

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September 7, 2026 Charging and Shipping Update from GMT

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Salt & Pepper Games @saltandpeppergames.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

We’re incredibly proud to announce that The Glasgow Train Robbery has won Best “Made in Spain” Game at the Córdoba International Festival! Thank you to the jury, the festival, and everyone who has supported the game. ❤️ saltandpeppergames.es/en/blogs/blo...

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Francisco Gradaille @fgradaille.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Thank you very much for your kind words! Greatly honored to be on that list with so many great games and designers.

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Francisco Gradaille @fgradaille.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Greatly honored to appear in that list with those spectacular games.

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SDHistCon @sdhistcon.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

We are thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2026 Summit Award, the fifth such award. They are Battlefields of the Napoleonic Wars, Chicago '68, Molly House, and Onoda, with The Bell of Treason and Winter Rabbit as honorable mentions. More details: sdhist.com/2026-summit-...

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Jason Matthews @jasondcmatthews.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The kids have gone back to school, and that means its time for you to come back to Wargame Wednesday. Tomorrow night, 6:00PM featuring Volko Ruhnke! See you there! @volko.bsky.social @gmtgames.bsky.social

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Puentepegaso 🔻🇵🇸 @puentepegaso.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Seguimos con el Cuius Regio. Escenario 3, con los daneses. La estamos jugando a tres jugadores. El Emperador va con una marcha más, veremos si no le pasa factura más adelante

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Sargento Arensivia @arensivia.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

El conocido criminal de guerra Wallestein somete a los pobres ciudadanos de Franconia a sangre y fuego. Disfrutando de #CuiusRegio.

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Morgane Gouyon-Rety @morganegr.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I have the pleasure of sharing a very insightful review of @gmtgames.bsky.social Hubris - Twilight of the Hellenistic World, who really "gets" my design intent, and wishes to share his take and address some of the criticisms levered at the game. Enjoy! boardgamegeek.com/thread/37540...

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Hubris: A design masterstroke that defies trends | Hubris: Twilight of the Hellenistic World 220-165 BCE

TLDR: I think this game is hands down excellent, however, it is neither perfect nor for everybody. And in fact I think this game will due to its very nature and positioning in the hobby be extremely d...

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Francisco Gradaille @fgradaille.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Sometimes you read a comment to a rating that makes all the effort of designing a historical game worth it.

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meepleriot.bsky.social @meepleriot.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Seljuk by @gmtgames.bsky.social got played again and of course in our second play the rules flowed much more. In our first play the rules were a bit much to remember, but once you get a few plays in, this game runs smoothe like an oiled machine.

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Puentepegaso 🔻🇵🇸 @puentepegaso.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Cuius Regio, escenario 3. Christian IV cree que debe de intervenir en Alemania y se mete ha hacer cositas por el norte. Al final se tuvo de retirarse con las orejas gachas. Este escenario ya es otra cosa: todo el mapa, 5 turnos y todas las reglas, lo recomiendo mucho (una vez aprendidas las reglas)

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Francisco Gradaille @fgradaille.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Very interesting comment that opens multiple lines of thought. I agree with Cole more times than I disagree, and I like his games and his design philosophy a lot. Worth reading, without a doubt.

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Francisco Gradaille @fgradaille.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Muchas gracias! Me alegro de que os gustara.

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Volko @volko.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Cool! I have been delighted with it so far. I actually find Cuius even more interesting than GCACW, while also smoother. It adds interaction of operational maneuver with logistics - forage and winter quartering - & diplomacy - the patchwork allegiances to either Imperialist or Protestant causes.

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The Boardgames Chronicle @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Cuius Regio takes us to the times of The Thirty Years War and does it in splendid way, allowing a play of smaller scenarios and whole campaign. Let us have look at its components & base game mechanics! theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/08/21/c... @gmtgames.bsky.social @fgradaille.bsky.social

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GMT Games @gmtgames.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Hi everyone! Check out today's GMT Customer Newsletter, featuring new P500s, a GBACW Series Focus, Art Samples, Design and Production Updates, and More! zurl.co/FxMGY

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Volko @volko.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

What does it feel like to play COAST WATCHERS? www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrvX...

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Coast Watchers [Gameplay overview] (GMT Games 2026)

YouTube video by Wise Guy History

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Neva Game Press @nevagamepress.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

We want you to have the best experience with our games! Everything you need, all in one spot: 📖 Rulebooks & Player Aids ⚖️ Errata & Clarifications 🖨️ New Modes & PnP material 🎥 Video content & ✍️ blog articles... Check our Download section out here 🔗:https://f.mtr.cool/vlrrtgsgae

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Francisco Gradaille @fgradaille.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Este miércoles hago una presentación de Cuius Regio de @gmtgames.bsky.social en @gigamesh.com junto al gran Papa Alejo. A las 18.00h para todos los que quieran pasarse a ver el juego y preguntarme cosas y en directo en streaming en su canal de Youtube.

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Volko @volko.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Fantastic job here explaining COAST WATCHERS gameplay, with some key nuances, plus a point-by-point review - www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SA2...

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Hair Brained Games Review - Coast Watchers (GMT)

YouTube video by Hair Brained Games

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GMT Games @gmtgames.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Check out our newest InsideGMT article: "A Summer Tour of Volko’s Recon Series " by Stephen Rangazas zurl.co/kk203

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Volko @volko.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

1943: Race to Rabaul from Phalanx -- Preorder and option for French or Polish edition closes on 21 August! gamefound.com/en/projects/...

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Pacific War Games by PHALANX - Preorders Close August 21 - Gamefound

Preorders end August 21, and this will also be the last opportunity to secure the Polish and French editions of both games.

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GMT Games @gmtgames.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Check out our newest InsideGMT article: "WBC 2026: BoAR AAR " by Mark Miklos zurl.co/Mriec

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The Boardgames Chronicle @thebrdgmschronicle.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Inferno is the third volume in @volko.bsky.social Levy & Campaign series from @gmtgames.bsky.social. It takes us to Tuscany - full of treachery & competing ambitions. In below material I am providing you wit all my Strategy Materials for this game. Enjoy! 👇 theboardgameschronicle.com/2026/08/11/s...

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Francisco Gradaille @fgradaille.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Yes, the "curse" of too many games! Let me know if you try it, it's always interesting to receive feedback!

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Francisco Gradaille @fgradaille.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Same logic applies to the Alsace/Lorraine grouping. It's a modeling simplification, not a claim there's only one valid way to slice it. If your group prefers different names or borders, go for it. House rules are exactly the kind of engagement we love seeing. Enjoy the game your way!

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Francisco Gradaille @fgradaille.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Really appreciate the detail here. This comes up a lot, since XVII-century sources disagree wildly on naming across the map, and we've had this same debate for many regions, not just Alsace. We made calls we felt were defensible, but reasonable people land differently, and that's fine.

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