''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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Countless card games exist, including families of related games (such as poker). A small number of card ...
for business education
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Secondary education
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, and general-interest card games, until September 2012.Cromwell, CT
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.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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