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My son’s high school lets out on Thursday. We’ve already discussed our summertime activities, including many centered around #GamesForLearning and #history, from day trips and afternoon games to a long-term historical game design project of his own choosing.

https://hobbygamesrecce.blogspot.com/2026/05/game-aspirations-for-summer.html

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Like any media based on #history, games can portray broad events as well as more relatable personal stories. When using #GamesForLearning we can gain a more empathetic perspective of those who lived through that history and rose to the challenges imposed upon them.

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https://hobbygamesrecce.blogspot.com/2026/05/the-personal-view-of-sweeping-events.html

High time I updated my personal #GamesForLearning page with last year’s project: designing and presenting a simple #wargame about the Battle of Great Bridge, VA’s first major engagement in the American Revolution. Links to relevant blog posts about research, game design, playtesting, and crafting.

https://peterschweighofer.blogspot.com/p/games-for-learning.html

High time I updated my personal #GamesForLearning page with last year’s project: designing and presenting a simple #wargame about the Battle of Great Bridge, VA’s first major engagement in the American Revolution. Links to relevant blog posts about research, game design, playtesting, and crafting.

https://peterschweighofer.blogspot.com/p/games-for-learning.html

High time I updated my personal #GamesForLearning page with last year’s project: designing and presenting a simple #wargame about the Battle of Great Bridge, VA’s first major engagement in the American Revolution. Links to relevant blog posts about research, game design, playtesting, and crafting.

https://peterschweighofer.blogspot.com/p/games-for-learning.html

High time I updated my personal #GamesForLearning page with last year’s project: designing and presenting a simple #wargame about the Battle of Great Bridge, VA’s first major engagement in the American Revolution. Links to relevant blog posts about research, game design, playtesting, and crafting.

https://peterschweighofer.blogspot.com/p/games-for-learning.html

#HobbyGamesRecce
Good things come in small packages; Battle Box: Napoleonic Wars proves no exception. A compact yet engaging historical wargame, hearkening back to the Kriegsspiel days, with rules and modifications encouraging all the strategy of a big-box game.

#Wargames #HistoryGames #GamesForLearning

https://hobbygamesrecce.blogspot.com/2026/04/packing-battle-in-small-box.html

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I love seeing bibliographies, sources, and notes on inspiration in adventure gaming materials. They challenge me to investigate further and validate resources I’ve previously explored. They’re a gateway, not a gate, to greater understanding.

#HistoryGames #Wargames #GamesForLearning

https://hobbygamesrecce.blogspot.com/2026/04/bibliography-validation.html

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I wish my high school classes used such engaging #GamesForLearning assignments as Student-Designed Histories developed by @gamingthepast: interactive fiction based on carefully considered research of people from the past and the decisions (and consequences) they faced.

https://hobbygamesrecce.blogspot.com/2026/03/choose-your-own-history-path.html

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Why do I need so many games about one historical subject? #Wargames and #Boardgames on the same battle can offer different perspectives in how they model historical elements, varying our experiences and, with some reflection, making such games ideal as #GamesForLearning.

https://hobbygamesrecce.blogspot.com/2026/03/one-battle-multiple-games.html

Wargame Vault’s Winter Offensive sale puts all my wargame rules at 25% off until 10 a.m. EST Jan. 2. Skirmish Kids and Panzer Kids. Operation Drumbeat u-boat action. (And a few other titles.) Good ways parents can explore history with kids in the New Year.

#GamesForLearning

https://www.wargamevault.com/en/publisher/3541/griffon-publishing-studio

My Panzer Kids rules are on sale 25% off until 10 a.m. EST Jan. 2. Just $5.99 for a basic set of #WW2 tank rules with add-on enhancements for a deeper tabletop #miniatures #wargame experience. Great for parents looking for a #HistoryGaming activity with the kids. Carpe ludum!

#GamesForLearning

https://site.wargamevault.com/product/184081/Panzer-Kids-Deluxe?manufacturers_id=3541

#HobbyGamesRecce
I take a look at Peter’s Paperboys, Peter Dennis’ line of print-and-craft paper toy soldiers. They’ve served me well over the years with their various historical periods and versatility. This holiday season I’m reminded of the joyful playfulness they inspire.

#wargames #GamesForLearning

https://hobbygamesrecce.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-joy-of-paper-soldiers.html

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After a busy weekend presenting my Battle of Great Bridge #wargame at the 250th re-enactment I revisited my thoughts about good beginner games for those seeking to explore the confluence of history, games, and learning...battlegames.

#GamesForLearning #BattleOfGreatBridge

https://hobbygamesrecce.blogspot.com/2025/12/beginners-intro-to-history-gaming.html

Set up my Battle of Great Bridge wargame demo at the 250th commemoration event hosted by the City of Chesapeake, VA, Dec. 6-7. Ran many games, met some wonderful people, used the board to outline the battle, and discussed exploring history through games.

#GamesForLearning #BattleOfGreatBridge

Papercraft 15mm #miniature #wargaming soldiers ready to march off to the 250th Battle of Great Bridge event tomorrow...but snow will delay our departure by a few hours when the roads will hopefully clear up.

#GamesForLearning #BattleOfGreatBridge

Braving the snow tomorrow to drive down to attend the 250th commemoration of the Battle of Great Bridge Dec. 6-7 in Chesapeake, VA, where I’ll run history wargame demonstrations all weekend. If you’re in the area please stop by, say hello, and join a quick game.

#GamesForLearning #BattleOfGreatBridge

Got the Fighters of Europe #wargame to the table tonight. My Luftwaffe Me109s wiped out the RAF Spitfires with only one loss, but it was a good learning game with my son. He’s now interested in playing more scenarios. Of course Hera the cat wanted to play...with all the pieces.

#GamesForLearning

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Inspired by an old Osprey Illustrated Military Diary, I consider the possibility of running a historical #wargame each week, coinciding with a notable event one could explore through simulation...including event and game suggestions.

#GamesForLearning #GamingThePast #HistoryGames

https://hobbygamesrecce.blogspot.com/2025/11/wargame-calendar-challenge.html

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My copy of Fighters of Europe arrived recently, perfect inspiration for exploring the #WW2 #BattleOfBritain from the “Watch, Read, Play” perspective, a means of enticing folks to explore history in media, books, and games.

#wargames #GamesForLearning #GamingThePast

https://hobbygamesrecce.blogspot.com/2025/10/watch-read-play-battle-of-britain.html

The ancient socials are reminding me that it was on this day in 2012 when a bunch of kids built about 100 statues of their Minecraft avatars on our Massively server. Good times! (I am so old!)

#Minecraft #MinecraftInEdu #GamesForLearning

Hexagon card decks?! Check out these 7 learning games / business games I've found, that all use hexagons!

https://newsletter.themightymindsclub.com/90-a-thinking-things-special-edition-hexagon-card-decks/

#cardgames #cardgame #gamesforlearning #seriousgames

Schweig’s Introduction Thread

I’m Peter Schweighofer, writer, editor, game designer and player (#TTRPG, #Wargames, various #BoardGames). Father, husband, cook. Advocate of #GamesForLearning. I have a bit more depth and diverse interests, but these are a solid start.

Visit my personal website for a more comprehensive view of my sordid gaming past and my interests within the adventure gaming hobby: bibliography, games for learning, and free game materials. 1/3

https://peterschweighofer.blogspot.com