''Paper Wars'' is a quarterly
wargaming
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magazine. The publisher is Compass Games.
History and profile
The magazine began life as ''Wargame Collector's Journal'' in September/October, 1991 and acquired its current title beginning with issue number nine in March, 1993.
[ The magazine was published by Omega Games, a producer of ]military
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simulation
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board games
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Many board games feature a co ...
, card games
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for business education
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, and general-interest card games, until September 2012. The magazine includes a game in every issue. The magazine's editor is Ty Bomba and the headquarters is in Cromwell, CT
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.
A CD-ROM containing the first 26 issues in pdf format was released in 2005. Since being taken over by Compass Games, the magazine features a complete wargame in each issue. It also features reviews
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of new games, discussions of books of interest to wargamers, and industry news
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and advertisements
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.
See also
Ranger (board game)
''Ranger: Simulation of Modern Patrolling Operations'' is a tactical solitaire board wargame released by Omega Games in 1984. It was billed as a "game of modern patrolling". The game was designed by Bill Gibbs, and focussed on contemporary small ...
References
External links
Compass Games website
Quarterly magazines published in the United States
Magazines established in 1991
Wargaming magazines
Hobby magazines published in the United States
Magazines published in Connecticut
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