HAMTAG: Top 5 Air War board games Bonding With Board Games

Judd Vance, Greg Schmittgens and The Chief are back with a HAMTAG segment.

[@checkrazor76]

It's about damn time fellas !!! I don't play war games but I look forward to each one of your episodes. Thank all three of you for your time and effort you put into these for us. Glad you're back and happy to hear more are on the way soon. Take care fellas.

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Thanks Check

[@DeerHunter308]

I have not played board game since 1977, but your channel sure has piqued my interest again. By the way when I was an office equipment salesman in lower Manhattan in 1976, I called on a company that was making board games. Doing all the die cutting of the pieces etc. Very much like Avalon Hill, but smaller. Talked to the owner who was up to his ass in alligators, but he was passionate about making board games. Long time ago, wish I could remember more about it. Please keep up this series, best hour I have spent on you tube in a long time/

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Was it SPI? Let me know when you break out a new or old game and play. Chief.

[@DeerHunter308]

I think I bought a game from him..Panzer 44? I know i don't have it anymore.

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

That is an SPI game by Jim Dunnigan. Big Tiger tank on the front. Game out in '75

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Came out in 75

[@FreeFragUK]

Would love to get my hands on a copy of B-17 Queen of the Skies. Great video, thanks guys.

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

It’s a great game

[@paintballinrn]

Thank you, love hamtag, one of my most watched and favorite shows. Cannot wait for more.

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Awesome and thank you. We are discussing future Top 5's to be recorded soon. Top 5 ACW to be release in a couple weeks.

[@rodnarok5699]

Welcome back, HAMTAG!! You've been missed. As always, great lists and insights. Some interesting new games for me... London's Burning, Battle of Britain and Fires of Midway sound good! My personal faves for this category (I could only think of four): - Top Gun (FASA) - Blue Max (GDW) - Crimson Skies (FASA) - Luftwaffe (AH) Thanks for the video, guys. Health & happiness to you all!

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Great list Phillips, thanks.

[@flycasual2976]

HAMTAG!! Missed you fellas. Welcome back!!!

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Thanks Fly

[@Conflict_Boardgaming]

Great to see you guys back! More HAMTAG!

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Thanks John. Fun to be back.

[@charlesrowan1978]

Welcome back missed you guys........

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Thanks Charles. Great to be back. More to come.

[@KabukiKid]

Keep 'em comin'! :-D

[@TreiDeA]

I've been anxiously waiting for a new HAMTAG episode, and lo and behold: Christmas in August! :D

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

And more to come soon. We filmed our top 5 ACW...Boom

[@daledonovan1875]

So glad HAMTAG is back! Congrats to Judd on the weight loss & I'm glad it was the result of more healthy choices. (I was a bit worried at first, but saw in the comments below that others already addressed that issue & that Judd's fine.) Keep these videos coming, please!!

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

An ACW Top 5 has been filmed.

[@astralhexencounter8028]

thank god you guys are back. you were missed!

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Good to be back...more HAMTAG to follow!!!

[@waelbond]

Love your channel guys :))

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Thanks Waelbond

[@jpetey985]

Glad to see you guys back. Almost didn't recognize Judd at first!

[@juddvance8104]

I am 3/4 of the man I used to be.

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

He has lost some weight and wasn't wearing his trademark hat.

[@thenostalgiafactor5023]

HAMTAG! Thank God!

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

We had fun

[@redblackmonkey]

Booo-Ya! HAMTAG is back brother! LOVE IT! I guess no real suprise B-17 Queen of the skies made it on the list(s). Got my eyes on Battle of Britain and RAF. Thanks Greg for always bringing games from a slightly different viewpoint, I wouldn't if thought of a couple of those games as "air" games, but it does work in this case. Glad to see you guys back, everyone looking good. Quick shirt review: Judd and Spidey: cool Greg: As I refer to them, a Greg shirt, nuff said Bart: what is that on your shirt, looks like a flower growing out of a skull? Is that from something?

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

The shirt is from a local musician named Aaron Martin and his most recent Kickstarter. I love to odd look of it. And it feels good. The logo is rubberized or something

[@noeldillabough2153]

Missed you guys! HAMTAG!

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Thanks Noel. HAMTAG!

[@TrevorJust]

Amen... Just what I needed today

[@kcboardgamers]

Trevor Just I

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Me too Trevor. Chief

[@farmermaggott]

Simply the best guys! I would watch you over Game of Thrones! Thanks.

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

We fight the winter

[@t3l3phasicworksh0p]

Awesome that HAMTAG is back! Missed the triumvirate so much!

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

It is fun to be together. We filmed two in a row so another is in the wings...so to speak

[@t3l3phasicworksh0p]

Fantastic news. Thank you so much. I have Leviathan and all it's expansions - superb theme and quality components but sadly underrated - if you can find them please read Michael Moorcock's "The Nomad of Time" and it's sequels. Very similar late Victorian steampunk theme. Keep up the excellent work!

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Awesome. Thanks t

[@MichaelBolam]

Dawn Patrol! Been playing in a monthly campaign for about 8 months now! One of my favorites, too.

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Judd and I need to campaign this. Chief

[@MichaelBolam]

It's best if you can get 6 - 8 players at the table. Four works, but one on one, it comes down to who's best at rolling initiative. Good luck getting a crew together!

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Guarantee we won't have 6-8. I'm lucky to have 2.

[@tensecondbuickgn]

I used to play "Air War : Modern Air Tactical Combat Game" with my brother for probably 1/3 of my youth! Have you guys ever reviewed it?

[@ScotchTestDummies]

We have not reviewed it but I remember it and it sounds like you played the heck out of it. Bart

[@116BW]

Air War was awesome!

[@robin_hood7131]

Don't forget that London's Burning (AH) is not only simple and accessible but can be played 2 player as well as solitaire.

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Thank you. Great suggestion.

[@coachace123]

Great to see HAMTAG again! I was worried Greg & Jud had something against single malt whiskey! (referencing Scotch Test Dummies channel (free plug)). I've missed you guys, but my wallet hasn't! Now I'm itching for a couple games I don't have. Thanks (?)

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

I don't think they drink whisky and thanks for the plug.

[@juddvance8104]

I'm too young.

[@griefjunkie]

I have the same hair cut as Judd. Strong styling, bro!

[@juddvance7721]

The old man combover? Man, you the pimp!!!

[@dbd31463]

I'm glad TAL got some love from 2 of you. I have the DVG version and it became my favorite air game. Before I got TAL Flight Leader (AH) was my favorite air game but, doesn't get much play anymore. There are a few differences between the DVG version and the GMT version but not enough to go out and buy the GMT version.

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

I need to go back and play my AH version. I was just thinking about it the other day.

[@charleslatora5750]

My Battle of Britain game is from SPI/TSR 1983.

[@jimastro67]

Great to see you back. Could you guys consider doing a HAMTAG on "lesser known Wars" like BOER, Crimean, Roses, etc. Even some lesser known Vietnam, WWI battles would be good. One of the things I like about Wargames is to give me incentives to learn more about history I know only a little about. Would be interested to know from you which games may be best to consider.

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Great idea. I think the only problem is I (Bart) would have a really hard time finding 5 that I have played in some of those settings. That being said we are working towards some Top 5 topics that deal with what we want/like to play so I could see us doing a list that may talk about some of these 'settings/themes' that you don't see as much of in war games. Great idea.

[@Icarus931]

I would love to see you unbox the games. Show the board to the camera etc .

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Totally understand but we attempt to keep it a little manageable in regards to time. The great thing is if something peaks your interest you can hit BGG for a ton of pics.

[@jimsmith7445]

Welcome back guys!!!! Great game Greg... "Rise of the Luftwaffe". Good suggestion Judd... love that idea, Hope DVG listens to you... why not "Zeros" versus "Mustangs"... OR, even better yet "Flying Tigers". Does anybody actually like "Luftwaffe"? Did any of you guys ever play "Space 1889"... "Cloud Ships and Either Flyers", "Sky Galleons of Mars"... great for its time.

[@douglaspearson1647]

My very first war board game was Battle Of Britain (Game Science) by Lou Zocchi. Who also did Luftwaffe (AH). Pre-game setup was huge. The British player had to allocate all his light & Heavy AA guns to what cities and airfields and what cities & airfields had aircraft factories and two engine factories. Along with allocating how many squads and how many planes to each, the German player only had to record how many plane (and what type) to a squad and their target. Also if a German fighters are hunters or escorts. If you get passed that I enjoy the game. Combat when a counter enters a square with a city, airfield or British fighters. Basically you roll a D6 on chart loses are planes not squads. Damage to cities is done by a percentage. You need to destroy the two engine factories in the first week at 100% for kick victory for the Germans or all factories 100% by week 5 I think. I rule I think is cool at weeks end 1/3 of the planes go to maintenance. Next week they come back and are added to the planes there and reinforcements. The way I used to play giving my opponent a day prior to set and play the next day. It does come with a basic game that play in an hour. A lot of book keeping but after setup its not too bad.

[@bgm-1961]

Am enjoying this series of videos, but really wish that when you guys are talking about each game, that you also show stills of it in play. Helps to give viewers that aren't familiar with each game, a sense of what the game is about which helps to add relevance to your comments.

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

I hear you bgm. If we don't have the box/game on set I will put a photo of the box up on the screen but my editing time is very limited so it was either don't put out the show or keep the editing time manageable. What I would recommend is popping over to BGG if a particular game grabs your attention. There you can dive deep into any specific game in order to get a since of it. I will make sure to reference BGG as a resource for further viewing and maybe add a link in the description. Bart

[@reddawg19]

Yes !!!!!!! My day is complete !!!!

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Bravo

[@bjornfranke8132]

Hey welcome back :-)

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Thanks Bjorn

[@davidk6269]

Dogfight by Milton Bradley was a very fun, light air war game for kids and adults.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

I remember seeing it. Chief

[@74Slamdunk]

Part II: Blue Max by GDW was a great WWI game. Also Air Force and Dauntless by Battleline plus the expansion set was amazing to play back in the day. Got those copies in 1977 at GenCon in Lake Genieve Wisconsin..at GenCon X. Just attended GenCon L which gives you a hint how old I am. Avalon Hill picked up Air Force and Dauntless but never finished the expansion set. Also Richthofen's War, Knights of the Air so many good aviation games out there.

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

I too love the AH days...but not always their rule books. We've come a long way.

[@TrevorJust]

Watching for the 2nd time... just to get the full experience

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Judd is even better the 2nd time around...Mr. T in the Ball Turret...LMAO

[@OroborusFMA]

My life would be complete if there was a large bowl of bacon in the foreground.

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

I'll work on that in the future.

[@OroborusFMA]

Oh crap I used the wrong account. This is Mike Rinella lol.

[@zippy5131]

The Battle of Britain from TSR got a reprint a couple of years ago by PSC, biggest bonus is they are selling the planes and dice seperately.

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

👍

[@maxmeh2342]

I loved Ace of Aces. My friends and I played the cr@p out of that game. I thought it was junior high school, but I see it was published in 1980, and I was already in high school by then.

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Great game

[@uncletimo6059]

OK, Wings for the Baron sounds fascinating. The guy on the right always has interesting and non-mainstream games which he presents. Chief and funguy usually go with mainstream, well known games.

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Greg is on the right and he is a very interesting guy. Also super smart and a great game teacher. the fun guy is Judd. Super fun, smart and also a great game teacher.

[@kirbyculp3449]

Greg has an enviable and appropriate shirt. Has he passed from old age?

[@yukidaruma6988]

I wonder how B-17 compares to B-29? I picked up B-29 and played it a few times. I LOVE the narrative of “your guys”, but the game itself just wasn’t fun to me. The whole time I felt like the game was playing me: chart 1, roll the die. Then chart 2, roll the die. Which is EXACTLY what you guys are saying about B-17. So maybe I’m just not “getting” it. Haha

[@ScotchTestDummies]

B-17 is chart checking very much like B-29. The original B-17: Queen of the Skies (I have not played the new one) did a great job of immersing me in the plane with the crew. When I played I felt like I was watching a great movie or reading a story about the crew. I played it unfolding. Some games are kind of normal or slow others are dramatic and heroic and some are tragic and sad. That was the magic for me. B-29 had more simulation worked in and less story. My opinion. Bart

[@bazultorule3711]

Very nice, and still relevant lists. My only suggestion would be for an overview of the games, it would be beneficial and add a lot to show very briefly the pieces and board. I can usually tell by a quick look at pieces/cards and board if I'd be interested. I realize you have some more in depth video and unboxing, but a brief showing would save viewers a lot of time and searching. Then if the view, and review appeals they can find if you have a more detailed video. Just my thought, well done.

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

We try to include pictures now

[@uncletimo6059]

If you guys have the time....... I would love for you to just do a letsplay youtube of a solitaire game. Would be great to watch.... at least for me, I love playthroughs on youtube.

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

We've talked about doing a live play through of something...let me think about that. Chief

[@casonryder4705]

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[@bowenjake3046]

@Cason Ryder Instablaster :)

[@casonryder4705]

@Bowen Jake Thanks for your reply. I got to the site through google and I'm in the hacking process atm. Takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

[@casonryder4705]

@Bowen Jake It did the trick and I now got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D Thanks so much, you saved my account!

[@markherman50]

Judd, where did the other half of you go? You look ten years younger... well done. Mark

[@juddvance7721]

This spring, a Vorlon told me, "If you go to New York City ... you will diet."

[@meenki347]

Judd, If you come to NYC, give me a call and you can stay at my place.

[@jimsmith7445]

Do any of you guys have an opinion of "Rhittoffins War" (spelling!), or "Wings of Glory" back with the mini's .

[@gregschmittgens1262]

I had Richtofen's War back in the day. Played it a lot (even got my wife to play it), but it kinda felt formulaic. Never had Wings, though I've seen it played. Don't feel the need for another money sink. I play Advanced Squad Leader. 😀

[@juddvance7721]

I have wings' predecessor, Wings of War. I like it and it almost made this list. It needs minis more than the cards, because the cards move too much, especially if the table gets bumped. I think Greg played with me in a big Wings of War free for all at Tornado Alley back around 2010 or so. I never upgraded my copy because it is the kind of game that is hard for me to find opponents for. Both games heavily influenced Star Wars X-Wing, which is a better game, unless you aren't into the theme. Mechanically, X-Wing is better, but I avoided it because it's a money pit, but I am happy to play other people's copy. I have Richtofen's War. Not bad, but it has been surpassed with time. Dawn Patrol did everything better. If you do go with RW, be sure to get the maneuver cards. They were in an issue of the General, it might be on BGG's files section.

[@MitchellMiller1]

I'm not sure I've ever clicked on a video faster. Yes!!! (I'm not a wargamer, just like the show.)

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Thanks Miller. Good to be back. Thanks for the comment and encouragement.

[@markdempsey5183]

B17 with the pdf rule book is excellent.

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Cool

[@turks1966]

Thanks for the new HAMTAG, I would love to get some of the newer DVG titles, but the consistent concerns about the rulebooks in their games(Nimitz, Tiger Leader and B-17) keeps pushing me away from pulling the trigger on purchasing their newer games.

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

I wanted to get Tiger Leader but held off for the same reason. Not sure what is going on there. Chief

[@themetrologist215]

What about the old Ballantine game called Air Force which was picked up by Avalon Hill? It also had an expansion called Dauntless? It's a great game!

[@ScotchTestDummies]

I have it but for me it’s overly complicated. Bart

[@TrevorJust]

I think my Top 5 are. Empire of the Sun, Wings of War, B-17, Downtown, Air Assault on Crete

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Great list Trevor

[@Stiglr]

Empire of the Sun is NOT an air game. It's got air IN it, sure, but it's a strategic/operational THEATRE game....

[@meenki347]

Sold me on three: 1- Fire in the Sky 2- London's Burning 3- Grogsnobs (me) I bought the game with the toy planes 30 years ago. However, the planes are all broken now.

[@Darthvegeta8000]

Leviathans and the expansiosn I got in the basement. Repainted. Never used. Just no players. Brilliant idea, brilliant system too.

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Yes and yes

[@desertgamers6065]

Yeah their back!

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

And Mr T is in the Ball Turret!!!

[@vonholdinghausen6886]

HAMTAG forever :)

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

BOOM!!!!

[@indy_go_blue6048]

There's a "Final Countdown" scenario in VG's Carrier game.

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Boom

[@TheOriginalSparkchaser]

Dawn Patrol! YESSSSSS!

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Boom

[@redtruck204]

Nice job, just wish you could have inserted a few game image cutaways so we could see the board/pieces/cards. Otherwise very informative.

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Thanks Greg. Sorry about the lack of extra images. I was so busy at the time of this filming that it was difficult just getting them shot and simply edited. Chief

[@AyebeeMk2]

No mention of Richtofen's War by avalon hill, or AirWar; the ultimate fliers game by SPI...........

[@kcboardgamers]

Judd your number 4 is in the process of being reprinted by PSC. Was on kickstarter and should be done by end of year.

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Very cool

[@kcboardgamers]

Just received email today. Looks like the had copy of new game at Gencon this weekend.

[@jjhays36]

Ace of Aces is awesome

[@74Slamdunk]

I own Leviathan and most of the games you guys showed. I have the two expansions for the game as well. Wonderful but Catylist failed to support it. Too bad. And yes the facebook Pay it Forward is a wonderful place to find out of print games being given away. The only down side is if you are perceived to break the rules you are removed from the site. No discussion and only commentary is rule 11. Also they will remove games you have won if you are perceived to have violated said rules. Not very open minded or compassionate about that. Other than that the people doing the giving are truly generous and good people. Chuck has a great idea with the site and it has many in the group so the exclusion of just a few seems alright with the mods. HAMTAG you guys make my day. And thank you. I've enjoyed table top war gaming since 1970 and it is still a passion of mine. Keep up the great work. Always informative and always entertaining.

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Thanks Mark

[@mtbtx9304]

Yes!!!!

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Bam!!!!!

[@omerhertz]

Nice to see you all back! I wonder, did either of you ever try "Black Cross \ Blue Sky"? It's OOP and seriously expensive but it has an unbelievable 3D feeling to it - It's a Battle for Britain game where the planes are cardboard cutouts on special struts that simulate different heights (by actually moving the planes between strut levels) as well as inclinations (steep dive, levelled etc...) and it's played on h-u-g-e maps. Marco Arnaudo actually has a fairly extensive review of it if you'd like to take a look.

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Bart has never played it.

[@74Slamdunk]

Leviathan to be kickstarted 2020 from Randall Bills at GenCon 2019

[@ScotchTestDummies]

Nice!

[@charleslatora5750]

Got only 6 pure air combat games. Only 4 played. A.H.: Luftwaffe & Richtofen's War. Battle of Britain SPI/TSR. Minden games Torpedo Raiders. Unplayed B-17 QOTS & Amerika Bomber Evil QOTS. Oops. Forgot I finally picked up a copy of Dogfight by Milton Bradley/American Heritage.

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

How do you like Amerika Bomber. That’s the game that got me to reach out to Greg Smith.

[@charleslatora5750]

@@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs I have not opened it yet. Made impulse buy last month of Hunters Hunted Silent Victory n Amerika Bomber. I plan after Drive on Damascus, B17QOTS then Amerika Bomber. Then Bloody Keren. Then the sub games. ... then ???

[@charleslatora5750]

@@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs most excellent. Defending America 👍👍

[@pallas100]

HAMTAG!

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

HAMTAG!!!!

[@nanorider426]

I don't have a lot of flight games, and I can see your points with your games, but have you heard of Flight Leader (AH)? It's made by a fighter pilot and was used in the earlier version by the military in Project Warrior. It can played solo and more players. It's really good. :) www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/3711/flight-leader

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

I have it. I bought it in my teens. Never truly played it. Just played around with the counters and basic rules solo.

[@nanorider426]

Go to the advanced rules. It takes a little practice getting into but you wont regret it.

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Thanks Nanorider. This one may have to wait for retirement or at least until my son turns into a teenager and no longer wants anything to do with me..We played Yomi last night.

[@dfernand101]

No The Burning Blue, Whistling Death , Wings,, Blue Max or GMT's Wing Leader games ? are you guys Soviet sleeper agents from the 1980's ?

[@juddvance8104]

I want to try Whistling Death, but thought I would never find an opponent. For the other games, I don't buy/play LB-W's games, and I'll leave it at that, but I bet they are really good.

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

Nyet

[@friscostreetstories5403]

B17 Queen solitaire was a great game. And I have an old General magazine with another 20 missions in the Italy area with B29s

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

B-17G’s flying out of Italy. 15th Air Force. I played a ton of those missions too. Getting back over the Alps was sometimes a problem. Great great game.

[@SB-cf3xt]

But ... Air Force - Dauntless , Over the Reich , Achtung Spitfire , Whistling Death , Nightfighter , Bomber Command , Enemy Coast Ahead , Downtown , Richtofen's War , Aces High , Bloody April , Blue Max ...?

[@juddvance7721]

I played Air Force - Dauntless back around 1984. At least I think it was. It might have been Luftwaffe. I remember it was fun, but I don't remember anything else about it. It wasn't my copy back then I still don't have them, so I don't know how they held up the test of time. Whistling Death is one of those games if the designer was at BGG, I'd be glad to learn it, but it looks like a beast of a game and not sure I'd get it to the table enough (or at all?) to justify the cost of buying it and especially to learn it, but the game has been on my radar ever since I first learned of it years ago because I love the Corsair (that's why Corsair Leader was a bit of a letdown to me: it didn't focus enough on the plane).

[@SB-cf3xt]

Fine, indeed I was just surprised that no one of those board games wasn't even mentioned at all... this doesn't mean that I think that they were the best games, but for sure they were milestones in airwar boardgaming history

[@Stiglr]

Exactly. They missed the entire cream of the crop. And, solitaire games? Pffff, hard to even call those games at ALL....

[@AndyP998]

Finally

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

True

[@AndyP998]

Good as always, naval top list coming up next? Or maybe wargames for more than 2 people since almost all are 1-2 players

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

We've discussed the naval possibility. 3 or more players is a great idea. Thanks Apollo.

[@MisterChris1978]

HamTag!!!

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

BOOM! HAMTAG!!!

[@derMikester]

The pseudo remake of B17 QoS is Target for Today. It is out and available for purchase. I've got my copy; but have only had time to open and peruse it (full time job keeps getting in the way). Covers both B17 and B24 aircraft. www.stevenkdixon.com/tft.htm You can still get it at the "30 day post release price" of $65. Sounds expensive, but game is packed full of various manuals, aids, etc. The research that has apparently gone into this game is fairly remarkable.

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

I hear it's more of a sim. Any word?

[@robertmoffitt1336]

I really enjoy the HAMTAG videos, you guys do a super job! Just an FYI for Bart, if you're a fan of the B-17 aircraft, the National Museum of the United States Air Force will putting one of the most iconic B-17s on display next spring after something like a 10+ year restoration project, The Memphis Belle. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5rKeICtg82rla8

[@Darthvegeta8000]

Field Commander Napoleon is the best Field Commander to most it seems. And I tend to agree. The one that's underrated is the Alexander one. Which I feel is also an excellent introductory wargame. I adore both. When it comes to Air War or Naval boardgames can't say I'm a big fan. I more or less favour things pre 1900's usually.

[@douglaspearson1647]

Judd are you OK you look like you lost a lot of weight?

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

He went on a diet and was very successful.

[@douglaspearson1647]

Wow I am glad his Ok I got worried even thought he hates Bill Belichick and the Pats I am glad he is good health.

[@juddvance7721]

Yeah, I've been chronicling it on my Twitter account.

[@vstar7196]

There’s nothing bonding about strategy board games. For the simple reason being that you can’t find people who share the same gaming interests.

[@BondingWithBoardGamesRPGs]

What? World wide V Star. There’s never been a better time. Try Vassal or one of the table simulators. You can literally play ever night. I also live in a big city with war gamers but the internet helped me find them too. Super bonding world wide style. Just look at the other commenters.

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HAMTAG!

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HAMTAG!!!!