James Buckley @jsbuckley.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Just played this as OFJH. The play experience is like reading polemical long form journalism. The target is the drug companies. The twist is you play as the drug company. The activist is your enemy, the corrupt doctor your friend. It's very well done. 1142
James Buckley @jsbuckley.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Just booked my tickets and accommodation for Circle DC 2027! I'll also take the opportunity to go watch the Washington Nationals lose with the fine gents from @fortcircle.bsky.socialstatic.klipy.comDr. Fauci's First Pitch at Nationals ParkALT: Dr. Fauci's First Pitch at Nationals Park 170
James Buckley @jsbuckley.bsky.social · 20/09/2026I just backed By Order of the King on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/loo...kickstarter.comBy Order of the KingGallows humor, social deduction, and ruthless lies. One player executes their friends while the rest bluff, lie, and try to survive. 011
James Buckley @jsbuckley.bsky.social · 18/09/2026The 2nd printing of Battlegroup Clash is now available to pre-order at a large early-bird discount on the MSRP. Click below to order: www.sapperstudio.com/product-page...sapperstudio.comBattlegroup Clash: Baltics (2nd printing) | Sapper StudioBattlegroup Clash: Baltics (BC:B) is a two- to six-player platoon-level tactical combat game. It simulates a series of hypothetical near future battles in the Baltics between NATO and Russian forces. The game emphasises the importance of planning and modern day combined armed techniques. Drones and tactical electronic warfare are key features of the game. BC:B can be used to support learning and development as a PME tool. It will also appeal to commercial gamers interested in learning more about the modern battlefield and how a NATO Battlegroup would respond and perform against equivalent sized Russian forces in the river and forest-rich terrain of the Baltics. This 2nd printing updates the rulebook and scenario book to incorporate the minor errata from the first printing, but is otherwise identical to the first printing. 175
James Buckley @jsbuckley.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Got to learn about and look at the new Race to Rabul game from @volko.bsky.social and @phalanxgames.bsky.social, with art for @domhnallh.bsky.social. It looks amazing, excellent iteration of the system. I will be pre-ordering it tonight! 2141
James Buckley @jsbuckley.bsky.social · 13/09/2026My company Sapper Studio has the same problem. I think I now need to stop all direct sales to the EU 😕. The EU's PPWR is much worse than the new US tariffs for us. 451
Reposted by James BuckleyLee Brimmicombe-Wood @leebwood.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Work-in-progress map for @jsbuckley.bsky.social's 'Razor's Edge' board game, on the 1982 Falklands War. We're getting close to complete on this, but still some tweaking to do. 1183
James Buckley @jsbuckley.bsky.social · 09/09/2026“Like Next War in scope, and Littoral Commander in style.” That's the sub-heading for the second designer diary I've just published for Razor's Edge. Curious to read more, click here: www.sapperstudio.com/post/razor-s...sapperstudio.comRazor’s Edge: The Falklands War 1982 - Designer Diary #2“Like Next War in scope, and Littoral Commander in style.” An extremely short elevator pitch I have come up with to describe Razor’s Edge is that it’s like Next War in scope, and Littoral Commander in... 072
James Buckley @jsbuckley.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Timely, my forthcoming game Razor's Edge: The Falklands War 1982 has a 'hypothetical' 2028 re-invasion scenario. Arg SOF launch an Operation Spiderweb type-attack, taking out British air defences. Land forces follow. A threadbare British Task Force responds... www.sapperstudio.com/razorsedge1982 193
James Buckley @jsbuckley.bsky.social · 02/09/2026I just backed Outside the Wire on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/133...kickstarter.comOutside the WireA tactical sandbox tabletop RPG about modern military operations, solo or group play, and a decision-making campaign ecosystem 020
Reposted by James BuckleySebastian Bae @sebastianbae.bsky.social · 26/08/2026"Guerre Eclair" by Yasushi Nakaguro is such a brilliant compact #wargame. Despite very few components, the decision space is incredibly rich and engaging. I love getting it on the table and introducing #wargaming to people with it. 🎲 7567
James Buckley @jsbuckley.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Battlegroup Clash Baltics now has a Vassal mod. Download it here 👇 Battlegroup Clash: Baltics - Module Library - Vassal share.google/kEUr2btd4M7M...share.googleBattlegroup Clash: Baltics - Module Library - VassalVassal is an open-source game engine for building and playing online adaptations of board games and card games. 052
Reposted by James BuckleyZilla Blitz @zillablitz.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Another BIG and beautiful one! Urban Operations 2nd Edition, a game of modern tactical combat from @nutspublishing.bsky.social. #boardwargames #boardgames 2335
Reposted by James BuckleyCatastrophe Games @catastrophegames.bsky.social · 10/08/2026And now we have a cover for the game! Thanks @ilyakudr.bsky.social 3144
Reposted by James BuckleyWargaming Weekly @wargamingweekly.bsky.social · 03/08/2026About to play "Battlegroup Clash: Baltics" by @jsbuckley.bsky.social at @sapperstudio.bsky.social 🎲 I'm going to try Scenario 2 (The Battle for Purtse Bridge) ⚔️ 🔗 The game is currently sold out, sign up to the Sapper Studio mailing list for updates on a reprint: sapperstudio.com/battlegr 3214
Reposted by James BuckleyLee Brimmicombe-Wood @leebwood.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Today's a heavy day of working on prototype game components for the next 'Air & Armor' and 'Razor's Edge', our Falklands wargame. 171
James Buckley @jsbuckley.bsky.social · 20/07/2026"Of course, it takes two to tango, and the Argentines may not want to dance." No, not football, another type of game. Find out more in the first designer diary for Razor's Edge: The Falklands War 1982, a new wargame coming from Sapper Studio. www.sapperstudio.com/post/razor-s...sapperstudio.comRazor’s Edge: The Falklands War 1982 - Designer Diary #1What is the razor's edge?I was wee when the Falklands War happened. Except for the headlines, I knew little about it. That changed a few summers ago when I participated in a professional wargame run f... 063
Reposted by James BuckleyNico Roblin @nicoroblin.bsky.social · 14/07/2026#portfolioday Hi, i'm Nicolas, a freelance graphic designer in France. I work mainly in board games. Always open for new work. 👍 👉https://www.behance.net/nicolasroblin1 162
James Buckley @jsbuckley.bsky.social · 28/06/2026I suppose I should be flattered that Battlegroup Clash has now been pirated by a Chinese publisher? I wasn't going to license it in China but now I think I should just to counter this. Anyone experienced something similar? 7134
James Buckley @jsbuckley.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Today is the first public test of Razor's Edge: The Falklands War 1982, the next game to be published by Sapper Studio. The British Carrier Task Force is playing it safe, keeping far from the Exocets. The British subs have the Argentine fleets in their sights. Neither side has the advantage, so far. 1266
James Buckley @jsbuckley.bsky.social · 04/06/2026US-based and want a copy of Battlegroup Clash? The last available copies are now with Catastrophe Games. Live anywhere else? You'll have to wait for the reprint, as the game has proven very popular and is now SOLD OUT. 192
James Buckley @jsbuckley.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Monday night at the Cardboard Emperors club in London town: Hubris and People Power by @gmtgames.bsky.social, Napoleon's Fateful March by @vucasimulations.bsky.social and Danger Forward by @multimanpublishing.bsky.social 0253
Reposted by James BuckleyMark @smarkg52.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Morning #Wargaming Fight Club session trying out BattleGroup Clash Baltics at CGSC. @jsbuckley.bsky.social @fight-club-intl.bsky.social 2113
James Buckley @jsbuckley.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Leading French wargame mag Vae Victis just reviewed Battlegroup Clash: Baltics. The summary: "Undoubtedly one of the most stimulating offerings currently available in the modern battlefield genre: a serious, intelligent game that genuinely gives you something to think about." Only 10 copies left! 152
James Buckley @jsbuckley.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Nobody said an amphibious assault 8,000 miles away would be easy... Forthcoming later this year from Sapper Studio and @leebwood.bsky.social 0144
Reposted by James BuckleyFred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · 07/05/2026PunchedCon 2026 was a delight. We debrief the games we played there with bean farmer @candidrum.bsky.social, solo mom @joedewhurst.bsky.social, babyface @pierrevj.bsky.social, radicalised @ericvulgaris.bsky.social and ASMR voice @blinks.itch.io youtu.be/8177PhxrJCE?...youtu.bePunchedCon 26 - Wargame Convention DebriefYouTube video by Homo Ludens 23811
Reposted by James Buckleystatto99 @statto99.bsky.social · 06/05/2026@joedewhurst.bsky.social @wargamestogo.bsky.social @volko.bsky.social @armchairdragoons.bsky.social @jsbuckley.bsky.social @fredserval.bsky.social @lukeevison.bsky.social The PunchedCon '26 Geeklist of Games Played is now available at the following link: boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/377...boardgamegeek.comPunchedCon '26 - games playedA list of the games played at PunchedCon '26, held at the Royal Court Hotel, Coventry (UK) from (officially, at least) Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd May. The list has been created based on games that I pers... 2102
James Buckley @jsbuckley.bsky.social · 03/05/2026Final day of PunchedCON. Lots of bling going on. 0181
James Buckley @jsbuckley.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Nice AAR of a first play through of Battlegroup Clash Baltics. Just literally a handful of copies remaining if you want to pick one up: share.google/F5fzO7h4Os2d...share.googleGames | Sapper Studio 0104
James Buckley @jsbuckley.bsky.social · 27/04/2026A couple of last minute tickets have become for PunchedCON in Coventry, UK, this weekend. PM me if you are free this weekend and can make it along. It's an epic wargaming experience. punchedcon.compunchedcon.comPunchedCON – The UK's war and strategy board gaming convention 053
James Buckley @jsbuckley.bsky.social · 18/04/2026Where the Gimpy Gamer totally digs the uniqueness of Battlegroup Clash Baltics. youtu.be/1em1DBdHSt8?...youtu.beBattlegroup Clash Baltics ReviewYouTube video by TheGimpyGamer 0101
James Buckley @jsbuckley.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Good extensive discussion of A Gest of Robin Hood on this week's @thesecretcabal.bsky.social for your ears @fredserval.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/3tt7...open.spotify.comSpotify – Web Player 272
James Buckley @jsbuckley.bsky.social · 06/04/2026Semper Fi hits the table for the first time. I absolutely love the Tactical Combat Series. It generates excellent emergent narrative and rewards realistic tactics. The juice is definitely worth the (considerable) squeeze IMO. 0102
Reposted by James BuckleyNeva Game Press @nevagamepress.bsky.social · 28/03/2026Ready to help us finish Spartacus: Rome under Threat? The game is nearly complete, and we need playtesters to provide crucial feedback on this game. Help us to get it to your table sooner! f.mtr.cool/dzhyikirdf 094
James Buckley @jsbuckley.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Not the biggest fan of escape room stuff. But DS9. With Quark. Instabuy. Are you with me @djackthompson.bsky.social @thesecretcabal.bsky.social ? www.kickstarter.com/projects/bea...kickstarter.comComing soon: Star Trek Mystery and Escape Room Games: DS9 & Lower DecksOfficially licensed murder mystery and escape room games set in the Star Trek worlds of Deep Space Nine and Lower Decks 161
James Buckley @jsbuckley.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Just discovered the Tactical Combat Series by MMP (Goose Green, pictured). If you enjoy games with operational planning mechanics, that reward 'actual' infantry tactics based on terrain and positioning, you gotta check it out. So so good. Now to scour BGG marketplace for other games in the system. 1280
James Buckley @jsbuckley.bsky.social · 12/03/2026The first review of Battlegroup Clash: Baltics is in. "One of the most compelling modern battlefield designs on the marker... a truly amazing design.". I'll take that! www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCRV...youtube.comBattlegroup Clash: Baltics REVIEW | Wargame Board GameYouTube video by The Dice Treasures 0246
James Buckley @jsbuckley.bsky.social · 11/03/2026Battlegroup Clash: Baltics now has a Cube4Me tray solution 🤓🎲. Purchase link below. cube4me.com/product/batt... 092
Reposted by James BuckleyNeva Game Press @nevagamepress.bsky.social · 22/02/2026📢Big news from Neva Game Press! Our 2nd Pre-order Campaign starts on March 15th! 🔥 Reformation: Fire and Faith 🏮 Peking: 55 Days of Fury Early Bird discounts for the first week or first 50 orders! Don't miss out: f.mtr.cool/fhjgtbvqgv 052
James Buckley @jsbuckley.bsky.social · 16/02/2026Sons of Anarchy back on the table tonight. Hello old friend 👋 060
Reposted by James BuckleyTom Egan @tomjmegan.bsky.social · 13/02/2026So this arrived this morning. Delighted to have my copy Battlegroup Clash: Baltics by @sapperstudio.bsky.social land and am looking forward to getting stuck into it! #Wargaming 4404
James Buckley @jsbuckley.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Professional wargaming on the front page of BGG. A first? 2252
James Buckley @jsbuckley.bsky.social · 07/02/2026It's taken some time to grok but now I have, I'm very much appreciating the risk-reward solitaire mechanics of Operation Bollebank. Original. Good emergent narrative too. Thanks for bringing it to my attention @letsplayhistory.bsky.social 2256
Reposted by James BuckleyNUTS! PUBLISHING @nutspublishing.bsky.social · 03/02/2026Check out our latest production schedule below. Of particular interest to wargamers is the news that Guerre Eclair will arrive at our warehouse next month, and in May we'll launch the Kickstarter for our new edition of Sword of Rome. More details on that to come. 092
James Buckley @jsbuckley.bsky.social · 01/02/2026Day 2 & 3 of Napoleonics @ SquareBASH with Congress of Vienna and 1812 Napoleon's Fateful March. French victories in both. Excellent games. It's been a great excursion in the world of Napoleonics, but now it's back to my main interest of modern warfare with these three new purchases. 090