StrategyTalk by StrategyPage

Jim and Austin talk about how Afghanistan is entwined with Pakistan, and no matter what is done, Afghanistan will remain in turmoil.

Jim and Austin point out how violence declined in 2020 and how they see that trend continuing.

Jim talks about SPI’s Sci-Fi and Fantasy games. We then discuss several of Jim’s most successful games including World War I.

We talk to Jim about reader feedback in Strategy and Tactics. The discussion moves on to the monster games of SPI. We round things off with a discussion of several of Jim’s early political games including ‘Up against the Wall Mother F!#!#%’ and ‘Chicago, Chicago’.

Jim and Austin discuss the on-going civil war in Libya and Turkey’s involvement there. They also examine the Turkish use of mercenaries in the dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Jim and Al talk about how they and SPI made playtesting a priority and how it became a ritual at the company. They also discuss the Fall of Rome, the first purpose-designed solitaire war game, and solitaire wargaming in general.

Jim and Austin analyze and break down Russia's problems and how the Bear can still cause havoc.

Jim, Al, and Austin talk PanzerBlitz, Panzergruppe Guderian, Panzerarmee Afrika, Outdoor Survival and a whole lot more.

Jim and Austin examine the possibilities of China triggering a war in the South China Sea. They, also, explore the recent launch of a Chinese anti-carrier ballistic missile.

Jim discusses working on Jutland for Avalon Hill and Tom Shaw. We, also, talk to Jim about the early days of Strategy & Tactics and how it was produced.