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Smitty's Game Table
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Registrace 26. 01. 2015
Our reviewing goal is to be more fun, really more fun that a litter of Golden Retriever Puppies! As a 32 year Army Veteran, we try and bring our personal combat experience and the Dr. Smith side, as well as being both an Army historian and Joint historian to every video to give you unique, cogent and FUN videos.
Unboxing CASE BLUE, part of the Decision Games CAMPAIGNS IN EUROPE
Today we unbox Case Blue, part of the new Decision games Campaigns in Europe Series delivered via our World at War magazine subscription. Case Blue utilizes the new War in Europe maps. Division scale, monthly turns with a nod to doctrine, and a solid emphasis on logistics to reflect the German ongoing fight for enough supplies to sustain this effort to try and knock the Soviet Union out in 1942.
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Smitty unboxes Traces of Hubris
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Traces of Hubris is a two-player game that simulates the German Case Blue (Fall Blau) summer offensive in southern Russia during the second half of 1942. The goal was to “cut off” the Volga at Stalingrad and to capture the Caucasus oil fields. The Axis player must eliminate the Soviet forces and break their defense lines in order to reach his objectives. The Soviet player must do everything to ...
SIEGE OF JERUSALEM UNBOXING
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Ah ha - unboxing a new magazine game - always sounds odd doesn’t it - should it be unwrappering it? Siege of Jerusalem AD70 is a two-player wargame simulating the epic Roman assault on the city of Jerusalem in AD 70. Our sense is it is less overwhelming in terms of gaming footprint than other games representing this battle. The battle pits a veteran Roman army against Judean rebels who are maki...
The GDW Series 120 Lives Again, Unboxing the lovely makeover by Compass Games titled WW II Campaigns
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Smitty unboxes not only all 3 games of this Compass Games, we compare and contrast the maps of 2 GDW games and talk about the upcoming expansion of this game in Paper Wars #111.
Smitty unboxes The Black Swan
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We unbox VentoNuovo's Black Swan game - It allows you to relive WW2 in Europe from 1939 to 1945. It is best played with two to five players, with excellent solitaire suitability. "Black Swan" is a block war game with over 200 combat units. A game turn is three months (a season) and there are several three-season Scenarios and two Campaigns (1939 and 1941).
Smitty unboxes WYSE FORK from BMG
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We unbox Wyse Fork, prelude to the last large scale battle in the ACW in the East in March 1865 prior to the Battle of Bentonville.
Smitty reviews War Diary's remake of Avalon Hill's 1914
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We tell you why this remake of the Avalon Hill game might be the larger mini-monster you want for your Guns of August heat fest of WW I gaming.
No Frills Schlieffen's War Game Review
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Smitty gives you what you need to know in 10 minutes or less about Decision Games WW I game Schlieffen's War - where should it rank in your buying choices?
Downfall of Empires Review by Smitty's No Frills Reviews
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Smitty gives you what you need to know in 10 minutes or less about DoIt Games WW I game Downfall of Empires - where should it rank in your buying choices?
Smitty Plays the Bagration Scenario in TRC 5th Edition
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Replaying the Bagration Scenario with The Russian Campaign 5th Edition was both wondrous and hard to keep the Russians moving in the north, despite the absence of much defensible terrain…whereas in the South, it gets ugly fast!
RACE TO THE VISTULA AAR PT II
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We pick Race to the Vistula back up 50% of the way through in this AAR at Game Turn 6. We share both some historical but mainly play through joy here.
UNBOXING SEA WOLVES AT SMITTY'S GAME TABLE
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Smitty goes to sea in order to unbox and talk about SEA WOLVES SOLITAIRE by Javier Rubio Torres.
Race to the Vistula AAR PT I - Minden Games
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An oldie but small goodie from Minden Games, Race to the Vistula. We share both some historical but mainly play through joy here.
RED PARTISANS AAR PART II
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We continue our Session Report of Red Partisans: The War behind Army Group Center by Javier Romero from Compass Games to its conclusion. We examine game play, tell you what happens in turns and give you typical pithy Smitty analysis.
RED PARTISANS AAR Part I (Compass Games)
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Here we present Red Partisans: The War behind Army Group Center by Javier Romero from Compass Games. We examine game play, tell you what happens in turns and give you typical pithy Smitty analysis.
Smitty's Game Table unboxes "Save Afghanistan Comrade"!
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Smitty's Game Table unboxes "Save Afghanistan Comrade"!
Smitty's Game Table unboxes The Longest Trench
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Smitty's Game Table unboxes The Longest Trench
The Unboxing of 1914 Deluxe by War Dairy
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The Unboxing of 1914 Deluxe by War Dairy
HORNS OF THE BUFFALO UNBOXING and Analysis
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HORNS OF THE BUFFALO UNBOXING and Analysis
EBB & Flow Analysis & Unboxing by Compass Games
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EBB & Flow Analysis & Unboxing by Compass Games
Smitty gives you a fresh look at the board war game East Front
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Smitty gives you a fresh look at the board war game East Front
Battle of North Kursk - We cast a snowy eye from Alabama on this game carried by GMT
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Battle of North Kursk - We cast a snowy eye from Alabama on this game carried by GMT
Hunter one of our gaming buddies snores after being with Dad review writing
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Hunter one of our gaming buddies snores after being with Dad review writing
Squirt the new kitten meets a can of Ginger Ale
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Squirt the new kitten meets a can of Ginger Ale
Casting a critical eye on the Pusan Perimeter published by Dark City Games
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Casting a critical eye on the Pusan Perimeter published by Dark City Games
A critical look at Battles in the East 1 from Decision Games
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A critical look at Battles in the East 1 from Decision Games
A cage match! (not) of Battle of Monongahela and Braddock's Defeat from Bloody Mohawk.
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A cage match! (not) of Battle of Monongahela and Braddock's Defeat from Bloody Mohawk.
Force Z - Smitty’s Game Table unboxes and reviews Minden's Games the Destruction of Force Z
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Force Z - Smitty’s Game Table unboxes and reviews Minden's Games the Destruction of Force Z
Thanks to Dough Johnson, the developer for taking the time to talk to me about this new game!
New Case Blue game coming that just arrived with World at War!
New Case Blue game coming that just arrived with World at War!
New Case Blue game coming that just arrived with World at War!
My condolences...
We thank you but Patsy is doing much better after her unknown trauma!
Condolences on Miss Frankie :(
You thinking for a second and just saying that the manual is in "and other" language instead of Japanese is mildly funny
I love when folks such as yourself pay attention! That added so much joy to a saddish week as we lost Miss Frankie and had to help over over Rainbow Bridge - we will talk about her in The Traces of Hubris video upcoming.
@@smittysgametable721 Oh, my condolences 😢
How's it play? Have you had a chance?
No playing of it - finishing up 1941 and then had to coax an armadillo out of the drained pool. Plus teaching weekend , so tomorrow starts paper grading all day.
Great review Doc! Can’t wait to meet Lucky! 🙂
Lucky is such a tiny little girl - loves to pounce on leaves outside!
👍🏻😎🇺🇸
We thank you as does Miss Katie!
Thanks, Col.
Why thank you!
I did the kickstarter for this after owning all of the original games. It's a good revamp, but I feel like they missed an opportunity. I would have loved to see an update with slightly better components (the counters are pretty simple) and it would have been interesting to have them add a 1939 game based on the same rules set (invasion of Poland) with Ty writing it in the same style. I'm glad I got it (as the old copies aren't getting any newer and they are harder to find- I plan to keep mine but play the new one), but I feel like it could have been more.
Tim - I will be posting some of the new scenarios over on BGG in a piece and such ~ Smitty
Looks really nice!
I need to crack open their Stalingrad game....
Hi Lucky❣❣
Lucky has discovered leaves outside - we start losing leaves off of our Sugar Maples here in Alabama in late July as they come in early here.
Smitty and Katie, thank you for this great unboxing from February!
We found this one and went...dang - we were still in PA!
Great overview - game looks really good. Thanks Smitty!
Matt - I still need to play your dang Panzer card game - I mean I did the Kickstarter and all.....
Thanks so very much for the unboxing. We wanted a more standard type of wargame in the style of a folio. The historical outcome was more of a Union Pyrrhic than a Minor victory as Bragg was able to have more time to assemble more troops and slow up the Union advance. I was the one who added in more victory levels than what Bill originally had.
Bragg...oh boy.
My In-Laws used to live in Wilmington. Great to know there's a game commemorating the consequential battle from the Civil War there.
Steve: Awesome. Now I need to play it, but that's coming! And THANKS for looking in! Smitty
mini monster is like little big. Smitty, thanks for your work!
Yes it is - that is a good way to put it!
Map is a step down from the AH original IMMHO
I admit it's a matter of taste - glad you showed up though ~ Smitty
Simon J. House's book 'Lost Opportunity: The Battle of the Ardennes 22 August 1914' (with the map book) is a good micro-history. You learn a lot about doctrine. Another book recommended, but which I haven't read yet is 'Pandora's Box' by Jörn Leonhard.
Thanks Jeff - I will look for that one. So much harder since chains carry a crap selection of mil history anymore! ~ Smitty
Dr. Smitty and nice Miss Katie, thank you for this video. Congrats with Independence Day!
We thank you!
Great review Doc! 👍
Great review Doc.👍
Great review Doc.
Thank you Sir!
Great review Doc.
Nice review, short and on point!
Joel - don't you think these shorter and concise ones are more value for your valuable time?
@@smittysgametable721 Definitely!
Time to do one on 1914 Deluxe
I need shrubby like Monty python
Super awesome like always
Thanks for the shot out
You deserve it Brother!
Smitty and Katie, this is an action-packed video! Thank you!
Isn't something shorter better for the video digestion :)?
Like Miss Katie - this review is short & Sweet!
Smitty & Katie, this is a cool unboxing! Thank you!
Would you believe your comment from 4 days ago just showed up now!
@@smittysgametable721 Yes, of course. The same situation when we have the blackout
I'll have to try this one. I haven't played this scenario. I've only ever played the whole shebang. But this looks like an interesting scenario to play. Shorter too.
Great review Doc! You really got into the essence/vibes of the Sacred War song and its lyrics. :)
Love the background music!
Joel - we cranked it up from across the hall LOL! We are real low tech.
Professional wargamers are natural communists. Because they sure ain't doing it for money. But I'm already sold on this game.
LOL - My money earned from videos to date is $0.00
Question: Regarding the spiral-bound campaign book, could a dry-erase marker be used on it and wiped away cleanly?
Maybe but I'd simply use acetate over it myself to be certain
Miss Katie is such a good sport 😊
David - the recent I have the game table is due to her. She MADE me buy it and yes, she is a great sport.
Super awesome Smitty !
We thank you Sir - it's much fun, really much fun. Just enough challenge.
This looks super cool!
Joel - it is indeed a new pleasure. Well conceived and sensible good game play.
Welcome Chris!
Awesome
Smitty, thank you for the game about Ukraine. We call Vistula as Visla
I was not aware of that!
Had not heard of this game. Love the small footprint of it and your playthrough. Thanks!
We thank you - it's beyond pretty decent. minden_games.homestead.com/pdf.html
I look forward to checking this one out once it gets publihed.
Joel - I think you will find it to be a playable simulation on this undermined topic. The other games of Javier's that we have played manage to distill out not just the broad outlines in a playable but fluid manner but add enough other chrome so that there is no easy formula, to allow for replayability.
This looks really cool. Love the topic!
Joel: I will also add in some optional rules or such on a separate sheet for BGG.
Thank you, Smitty! New is well forgotten old. Nice cat! Take care of yourself!
We did a scrub of material and found this and some other videos - funny to hear me talk about SNOW in it!
Do you think you will ever play this beyond Poland ?
Enjoyed! Thanks Smitty and Miss Katie!!