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Back in 1973 I purchased the boardgame "NATO operational combat in the 1970s" from Jim Dunnigan's SPI (Simulation Publications) gaming company. In a world before home computing this wargame of a future war as opposed to Waterloo or DDay was something new and daring.
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What a nostalgic trip down memory lane! I love hearing about classic games like "NATO Operational Combat in the 1970s." It's amazing how much creativity went into board games back then, especially in a pre-computer world. The idea of simulating future conflicts opened up new possibilities for wargaming.
 
I know it's been a while, but when it comes to board games, there are so many to choose from. It's classic and has that perfect mix of strategy and social fun. I have to say, double deck pinochle holds a special place in my heart. I love how it brings everyone together for some good old-fashioned competition. The thrill of trying to outsmart your partner keeps the game exciting!Games like Catan and Ticket to Ride are also on my list of favorites. Their mix of strategy and interaction keeps things exciting, and the unpredictability of each playthrough adds an extra layer of thrill. You never know who’s going to win until the last turn, which makes every game a unique experience.
 
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I was a big Axis & Allies fan as I was just becoming a teenager. I still have a copy, but its fairly niche and takes a couple of hours to play, so it hasn't been used in years now.
 
I like sci-fi 4X style games and open world games. two of which Space Empires 4X and 7th Continent, are waiting for me to have a go at. I've got into the habit of building up my collection and then watching them gather dust until I get time and motivation to go through the learning curve with them.

Oh, and Arkham Horror LCG, i love the narratives in those.
 
I have NATO, MechWar Red Star/White Star, StarSoldier, and NATO Division Commander on my shelf. Somewhere I have Titan Strike, OGRE, and GEV. The board game I would love to own is Katalyka because it was made by a schizophrenic artist but there's only a few dozen copies in existence. ):
 
From the early 60's - TARGET with small models of Vulcan and Vampire aircraft, game rules similar to draughts but marked AA guns etc on the board.
 

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