In this epidode, I interview the prolific Cole Wehrle about his sci fi game ARCS published by Leder Games.Rules etc at bottom of this page link: https://ledergames.com/products/arcshttps://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/359871/arcsWe discuss the development process, integration of art, mechanics and whether Cole is coming to the next SD Hist Con in No…

I speak to Volko Ruhnke about his newest design works in progress and what he is planning to bring to the Hunt for BlackbeardCoast WatchersDrachen由Harold on Games

Mark and I discuss what he working on and what he is bringing to SD Hist events in 2024. He discussed Rebel Fury, Army of the Potomac and the associated system. In addition, he is talking about his upcoming game Defiance ion the opening days for the Russian invasion of the Ukraine.由Harold on Games

This is the second of the three podcasts including discussions with Museum Currator Rob Doane, Designer of GMT Games Battle of the American Revolution - Mark Miklos, Designer Volko Ruhnke and YouTuber Mike "Zilla Blitz" Smart. We have produced for your enjoyment a three-part series of discussions on the August 2023 Event by San Diego Historical Gam…

This is the first of the three podcasts including discussions with Peter Pellegrino of the US Navy war College as well as an interview with Mark Herman. We start with Peter Pellegrino who is participating in one of our 8 pre-convention meetings where we discuss people and topics that will enhance our visit to the convention. We also run a Discord s…

An interview with the Designer of Sekigahara: The Unification of Japan (2011)(#5 Wargame on BGG) Matt Calkins. He discusses his vision while designing the game as well as what is next.由Harold on Games

A discussion with icon and award winning game designer Mark Herman. In this episode Mark tells us about his workout regimen (including 100 sit ups and 50 pushups), Pacific War game history, SD Hist Con, an upcoming Ukraine game and a new book on wargame design.由Harold on Games

An interview with Uwe Eickert who is a game designer and the founder and owner of Academy Games.由Harold on Games

Designed Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures Game and the roleplaying games Star Wars: Edge of the Empire and Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay (3rd Edition), along with Blood Bowl Team Manager: The Card Game and several other games.由Harold on Games

Mark Miklos - the father of the Battles of the American Revolution series - and I talk about the history of the series - what's new and what's next. We talk about why Yorktown is missing and the implications of the British surrender at Yorktown on the Patriot cause.We also discuss the potential for a pop up convention at an interesting historical s…

John Butterfield and I talk about flipping counters and some of the games he has been working on, his continued work on Chad Jensen's game Downfall and his new game ON Hells Highway an update of a classic.He also talks about what he looks for is a publisher.https://www.gmtgames.com/p-944-downfall-conquest-of-the-third-reich-1942-1945.aspxhttps://sd…

Zenobia Award Winners Announced!Over 11 months, 150 applicants to 46 proposals led to these 8 finalists then voted on for the 3 winners.Watch here for the announcement https://youtu.be/IvK6QpPi2D8Congratulations to all the winners, finalists, participants, volunteers & sponsors!由Harold on Games

The Zenobia Award announces the 8 Finalists for 2021. Also included are 2 Honorable Mentions for Game Play and History.For the complete video and more detailed discussion see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWhv6mU7ghQhttps://zenobiaaward.org/由Harold on Games

We recorded the SD Hist Con COINFEST KICKOFF meeting with GMT President Gene Billingsley, The COIN father Volko Ruhnke and other COIN designers. We discuss COIN history and why the universe of COIN has grown so fast and continues to explode! We check out toward the end to go to our various gaming assignments. Recorded August 7, 2021. The boardgame …

Ananda Gupta Interview From May 2021 SD Hist Con On Line where we discuss innovation in boardgames and his work at Riot Games.由Harold on Games

Join our steering committee for a meeting to discuss what's coming up at the May 2021 SD Hist Con on line. We talk about who will be there and what we learned from the 2020 on line con. I also have a brief discussion with Mark Miklos regarding his latest work - BAR #10 White Plains and his attendance at the convention! SDHIST.com…

We visit with John Butterfield and Mark Herman at the San Diego Historical Games Convention in November of 2020 to discuss their days at SPI and since!由Harold on Games

A reunion of COIN game designers including Volko Ruhnke, Mark Herman, Brian Train, Morgane Gouyon-Rety, Bruce Mansfield Mike Bertucelli and me discuss the series and a few great stories about the history and development. Recorded live at the San Diego Historical Games Convention in November of 2020.由Harold on Games

PART 2 of 2Harold and Volko Ruhnke have been playing The Burning Blue designed byLee Brimmicombe-Wood and published by GMT Games. They interview Lee on his history in Wargaming, what he thinks about The Burning Blue and the other designs. This was also captured on Video and you can see that on Harold's channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8k…

PART 1 of 2Harold and Volko Ruhnke have been playing The Burning Blue designed by Lee Brimmicombe-Wood and published by GMT Games. They interview Lee on his history in Wargaming, what he thinks about The Burning Blue and the other designs. This was also captured on Video and you can see that on Harold's channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4…

Dana Lombardy spends some time with Harold discussing his career and his latest project: MacGowan & Lombardy's THE GREAT WAR fast-playing card game.Available on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/680099836/macgowan-and-lombardys-the-great-war-fast-playing-card-game由Harold on Games

Podcast #33 Podcast #33 An interview with the great Rodger B MacGowan Part 1 Rodger Mac Gowan has worked on over 500 wargames and designed various game magazines in his career. He is the holder of numerous games industry and hobby awards.Rodger started playing wargames in high school in Oceanside California. His first amateur magazine was titled Ar…

Podcast #32 Jerry White discusses Skies Above the Reich, Enemy Coast Ahead and why he answers to both Jerry and Jeremy.由Harold on Games

Podcast #31 Ananda Gupta discusses pre production Imperial Struggle, winning, and player engagement profiles.由Harold on Games

Interview with Grant and Alexander from Players Aid blog and YouTube channel!由Harold on Games

Interview with Italian second generation wargamer and writer on wargames.由Harold on Games

interview with dominant Card Driven games player James Pei由Harold on Games

Interview with Designer of Red Flag Over Paris Designer Fred Serval - available at GMT Games on P500由Harold on Games

An interview with Podcaster, editorialist and organizer Brent Guillory由Harold on Games

An interview with Designer Volko Ruhnke.See additional podcasts with Volko Ruhnke at:Harold-buchanan – Harold-on-games-podcast-1-with-volko-ruhnkeHarold-buchanan – Special-podcast-1-2018-san-diego-historical-games-conventionSee additional podcasts with Morgane Gouyon-Rety at:https://soundcloud.com/harold-buchanan/podcast-17-morgane-gouyon-retyhttps…

Am interview with Designer Mark Miklos由Harold on Games

An interview with Designer Tom Russel.See additional podcast with Tom Russel at:https://soundcloud.com/harold-buchanan/harold-on-games-podcast-11-with-mary-and-tom-of-hollandspiele由Harold on Games

An interview with gamer Bobby Factor由Harold on Games

An interview with Designer Joel Toppen由Harold on Games

An interview from Canada with Designer Brian Train.See additional podcasts with Brian Train at:https://soundcloud.com/harold-buchanan/podcast-21-gen-con-insurgency-and-an-interview-with-designer-brian-train-1-of-2https://soundcloud.com/harold-buchanan/podcast-22-an-interview-with-designer-brian-train-and-his-top-5-list-part-2-of-2…

An interview from Germany with Designer Vesa Arponen由Harold on Games

An interview with Designer Morgane Gouyon-Rety.See additional podcasts with Morgane Gouyon-Rety at:https://soundcloud.com/harold-buchanan/podcast-17-morgane-gouyon-rety由Harold on Games

An interview from the Philippines with John Sy由Harold on Games

An interview with Designer Volko Ruhnke.See additional podcasts with Volko Ruhnke at:https://soundcloud.com/harold-buchanan/harold-on-games-podcast-1-with-volko-ruhnkehttps://soundcloud.com/harold-buchanan/special-podcast-1-2018-san-diego-historical-games-convention由Harold on Games

An interview with Designer David Thompson由Harold on Games

An interview with YouTuber Ancients Historian Liz Davidson of Beyond Solitairehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUbSYmhAlOW1RorV_jXmo2w由Harold on Games

An interview with Designer John Butterfield由Harold on Games

An interview with armature historian Kimber VanRy由Harold on Games

An interview with Academy Games Boss Uwe EickertSee additional podcast with Uwe Eickert at:https://soundcloud.com/harold-buchanan/uwe-eickert-final由Harold on Games

An interview with Designer Jason Matthews由Harold on Games

An interview with the Wild Weasel, Bruce GerykYou can listen to his podcast below:https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/at9pi-3d612/Wild-Weasel由Harold on Games

An interview with GMT staff Developer, Jason Carr由Harold on Games

An interview with gamer Trevor Just由Harold on Games

An interview with Designer Mark Herman.See additional podcasts with Mark Herman at:https://soundcloud.com/harold-buchanan/podcast-14-mark-hermanhttps://soundcloud.com/harold-buchanan/podcast-18-more-mark-herman由Harold on Games

I have been known to visit the glamorous world of RPGs. With time at a premium I appreciate a good predesigned adventure that reduces planning and optimizes for play time.THIS podcast is singular composed with Doug Sun, a talented writer who uses his skills to produce D&D and Pathfinder modules that are fantastic. He has one on kickstarter https://…