Title |
Type |
About |
by |
Length |
SPI
Infomercial
|
Infomercial |
A short video with stop motion, looking at the games
of SPI, likely shot at a regular playtest gathering. Lots of SPI
staffers and writers around. (circa 1974?) |
SPI? |
00:03:40 |
SPI
Interviews
|
Discussion |
A wonderful 90+ minutes with Frank Davis, Mark
Herman, Eric Lee Smith, John Butterfield, and Danny Parker
discussing day to day life at SPI, with a look at game design
theory, systems management, shipping - and more importantly, the
PEOPLE that MADE all these things work at SPI. Hats off to Gary
N.Mengle for this GREAT video, and to the pros who took part!
ENJOY! |
Gary Mengle -
Ardwulf's Lair |
01:45:58 |
SPI's
1812 (Part 1)
|
Overview Play-by-Play |
This is a two part video, looking at the Strategic
Grand Tactical (hex) version of this great game! |
Gilbert Collins |
00:14:14 |
SPI's
1812 (Part 2)
|
Overview Play-by-Play |
This is the second part of two part video, looking
at the Strategic Grand Tactical (hex) version of this great game! |
Gilbert Collins |
00:28:23 |
SPI's
Adventure Gaming |
Intro/Overview |
A look at the 3 game introductory magazine SPI put
out in 1981. Just a page by page look at the issue but nice for
those who do not own it. |
Geek Gamers |
00:07:23 |
SPI's
American Revolution |
Review |
A nicely detailed overview of the game, with a look
at the setup, and some play to show you how movement and combat
works. |
XLEGION1 |
00:19:36 |
SPI's
Armada (!)
|
Overview Play-by-Play |
An inspired variant to attempt to redeem this known
problem child! No ground game! |
Gilbert Collins |
|
SPI's
Arnhem |
Play by Play |
Video of a replay of Arnhem, from the Westwall quad. Play by Play -
This is set up and Turns 1 and 2. See the next sets (Turn 6, and
Turn 7) by clicking on the link for
part 2,
part
3. The game is unfinished - they stop at turn 7 - but a good way
to see not only the setup, but also to see how to use VASSAL. |
Bill Clancy |
Part 1: 01:11:09
Part 2 (T6)
00:53:00
Part 3 (T7)
00:40:26 |
SPI's
Atlantic Wall |
Review /Overview |
Get ready for an incredible experience: Nathan is
about to take you on a credible video experience of the PLAYTHROUGH
of the ENTIRE CAMPAIGN of Atlantic Wall! There are 26 parts to this
- I think it is about 12 hours. Worth every moment if you are a fan
of SPI monster games and want an understanding of the game before
YOU embark on your own game. And even MORE valuable if you don't
think you will ever get the chance to play the game yourself! |
Nathan Wise |
Part 1: 00:03:15
Part 2: 00:14:14
Part 3: 01:05:40
Part 4: 00:37:01
Part 5: 00:12:31
Part 6: 00:06:45
Part 7: 01:25:31
Part 8: 00:06:58 |
SPI's
Atlantic Wall |
Review /Overview |
This is the review of the game that is REALLY
CLEARLY by someone who has PLAYED THE GAME and shared their
EXPERIENCES! GREAT! |
Nathan Wise |
00:27:17 |
SPI's
Austerlitz |
Play by Play |
Play by Play - more when this chapter ends, click on
part 2, etc. |
Charles Cab |
00:01:09 |
SPI's
Battle for the Ardennes |
Review /Overview |
Though it starts a bit slow, this first link does a
good job of reviewing the rules. At about 7 minutes he gets started
on the overview of the game.
On the right I will try to show the links to his further videos.
This overview is 31:26 in length. The Part 1 is the Clervaux
Overview and setup. (He is using a VASSAL modeula, so the pictures
are VERY clear - but warning, the counters were updated by the
VASSAL module designer.
There are LOTS of parts to this as he plays through the game! |
UBoater658 |
Part 1: 00:15:48 |
SPI's
BattleFleet Mars |
Detailed Review
|
This guy take this game apart, and loves it. He
takes on the Campaign Game! |
Tabletop SciFi |
01:17:52 |
SPI's
BattleFleet Mars |
Overview
|
A quick look at the game. |
Centurion |
00:12:32 |
SPI's
Berlin '85 Part
1 |
Overview
|
Play by Play / review |
The Big Board |
00:05:04 |
SPI's
Berlin '85 Part
2 |
Play-by-Play
|
Play by Play / review |
The Big Board |
00:03:08 |
SPI's
Borodino |
Play-by-Play
|
A loving look at 'an old friend.' Some play by play,
and review |
Gilbert Collins |
00:34:54 |
SPI's
Bulge |
Overview |
Close-up look at the Bulge game map, a small one map
game and the setup |
USAPatriot |
00:02:14 |
SPI's
Cedar
Mountain |
Strategic Choices |
My look at the strategic choices and the realities
the Union faces. Part 1 |
Russ Gifford |
00:30:17 |
SPI's
Cedar
Mountain |
Opening Moves |
This time we will watch the first few turns of Cedar
Mountain. (Part 2) |
Russ Gifford |
00:30:24 |
SPI's
Cedar
Mountain |
Opening Moves |
Picking up the action on turn 9 to get a feel for a
more developed moment in the game. (Part 3) |
Russ Gifford |
00:30:24 |
SPI's
Cedar Mountain |
Overview |
A nice look at the game. |
Gilbert Collins |
00:23:26 |
SPI's
Citadel of Blood |
Intro/Overview |
A look at the game, and playing the game, with
starting, play of game, etc. |
Geek Gamers |
00:32:47 |
SPI's
Cobra |
Intro / Overview |
Long look at the game, explaining the mechanics and
the game. |
Ronnie Tucker |
00:59:11 |
SPI's
Creature that Ate Sheboygan |
Intro/Overview |
A short, succinct how to play for this tiny classic!
You can almost start playing in less than 5 minutes! |
Seek Out and Play |
00:04:53 |
SPI's
Creature that Ate Sheboygan |
Intro/Overview |
As always, a solid look at the game and the
components. Plus a nice look at how to play the game! |
Tabletop Sci-Fi |
01:05:25 |
SPI's
Creature that Ate Sheboygan |
Intro/Overview |
A look at the game, and playing the game, with
starting, play of game, etc. |
Geek Gamers |
00:47:41 |
SPI's
Creature that Ate Sheboygan |
Play Through |
A play through of the basics scenario! Rapid fire
look at this great game! |
Centurion Gamers |
00:13:50 |
SPI's
Crusaders |
Overview |
A look at the game. |
HistoryGamersDotCom |
00:09:44 |
SPI's
DeathMaze |
Intro/Overview |
A look at the game, and playing the game, with
starting, play of game, etc. |
Geek Gamers |
00:43:49 |
SPI's
Demon |
Review |
Play by Play - more when this chapter ends, click on
part 2. |
EpicEarthComics |
00:11:46 |
SPI's
Dreadnought |
Review |
Overview |
Gilbert Collins |
00:12:06 |
SPI's
Drive on Stalingrad |
Review/ Play |
Guy does a good job looking at the realities of this
game, showing you where it is at on turn 5 on part 1. Part 2 has a
look after the next turn. What I also like about this - he invites
discussion to talk about it! |
Hex 2 Hex |
Part 1: 00:14:24
Part 2:
00:07:33 |
SPI's
Freedom
in the Galaxy |
Intro/Overview |
Bit of an unboxing. However, she does a nice
overview of everything in the box in loving detail. Again, AH box. |
Geek Gamers |
00:10:45 |
SPI's
Freedom in the
Galaxy |
Intro/Play |
Nice detailed look at the game and the play of the
game. |
Tabletop Sci-Fi |
00:51:19 |
SPI's
Freedom in the
Galaxy |
Rules! |
Delving into the rules! Star System Rules,
Additional Province Rules, and Galactic Game Rules! |
Tabletop Sci-Fi |
01:21:52 |
SPI's
Freedom in the
Galaxy |
Review |
Using AH's version, but the same. |
calandale |
|
SPI's
Invasion: America |
Intro/Overview |
A look at the game, and playing the game, with
starting, play of game, etc. |
Geek Gamers |
00:14:10 |
SPI's
La Grande Armee |
Intro / Overview |
High quality video highlights aspects of the rules
such as forced marches, unit breakdown for speed, and supply. |
Seek Out and Play |
00:03:54 |
SPI's
Lee Moves North |
Review |
Nice overview - love it! |
XLEGION1 |
00:17:12 |
SPI's
Lee Moves North |
Play by Play |
Play by Play - more when this chapter ends, click on
part 2, etc. |
XLEGION1 |
00:33:00 |
SPI's
Napoleon at
Waterloo |
Overview |
A look at the classic |
Macrowargamer |
00:13:09 |
SPI's
Napoleon at
Waterloo |
Overview |
A play through of the game! |
Centurion's Reviews |
00:44:50 |
SPI's
Napoleon at
Waterloo |
Overview |
He's taking a solid look at the game that he has
heard repeatedly is the 'best introductory game.' Compares the
various releases. |
Desert Wargamer |
00:32:20 |
SPI's
Ney Vs. Wellington |
Review/Intro |
Overview of the game and rule concepts Part 1 |
Hex 2 Hex |
00:10:33 |
SPI's
Ney Vs. Wellington |
Review/Intro |
Overview of the game and rule concepts Part 2 |
Hex 2 Hex |
00:10:33 |
SPI's
Normandy
|
Review/Intro |
Prep to Play Normandy |
Mario Faino |
00:11:30 |
SPI's
October War |
Overview |
Play by Play / review |
The Big Board |
00:09:09 |
SPI's
Operation
Grenade |
Review/Intro |
Prep to Play Victory in the West Vol II |
calandale |
00:34:58 |
SPI's
Operation Typhoon |
Review/Intro |
Prep and Turn 1 and Basic Rules |
Hex 2 Hex |
00:14:35 |
SPI's
Operation Typhoon |
Review/Intro |
Turn 2-3 |
Hex 2 Hex |
00:06:58 |
SPI's
Operation Typhoon |
Review/Intro |
Turn 4-7 |
Hex 2 Hex |
00:05:58 |
SPI's Outreach |
Review and How to Play |
Great look at the game! |
Tabletop Sci-Fi |
00:56:31 |
SPI's
Panzer Armee Afrika |
Review |
From the point of view of a solitaire player. |
DrGarfink |
00:14:39 |
SPI's
PanzerGruppe Guderian |
Intro overview |
Quick overview of map and game. |
Ronnie Tucker |
00:20:20 |
SPI's
PanzerGruppe Guderian |
Intro overview |
Quick overview of map and game. But promising more
segments to come. |
Kallistro73 |
00:03:00 |
SPI's
PanzerGruppe Guderian |
Soviet 1st |
Part 2 |
Kallistro73 |
00:03:10 |
SPI's
Pleasant Hill |
Overview/Play-by-Play |
A 4 part video of the Battle of Pleasant Hill. Does
a nice job! This is Part 1. Here are the links to
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4 |
Hex 2 Hex |
00:06:13 |
SPI's
Quatre Bras |
Overview/Play-by-Play |
A well done, detailed look at playing Quatre Bras,
which of course will teach you to play all the games in the Quad,
and most of the games in the Napoleon at War game series! |
Meandering Mike |
00:53:08 |
SPI's
Quatre Bras |
Play-by-Play |
Part 2 of the above, but this time it is a play
through of turns 1 and 2 of Quatre Bras! |
Meandering Mike |
00:40:55 |
SPI's
Quatre Bras |
Play-by-Play |
Part 3 of the above, but this time it is a play
through of turns 3 and 4 of Quatre Bras! |
Meandering Mike |
00:44:05 |
SPI's
Rescue from the Hive |
Overview |
A short video examination of the solitaire version
of the game. |
TheRockingHorseDream |
00:03:08 |
SPI's
Rescue from the Hive |
Overview |
An explanation of the game, with a deeper look at
the rules.
Setup and intro
Link
Game Play 1
Link
Game Play 2
Link
Game Play 3
Link
Game Play 4
Link
Game Play Extras
Link |
Astral Hex Encounter |
00:23:56 |
SPI's
Return of the
Stainless Steel Rat |
Overview Play-by-Play |
A look at Harry Harrison's iconic character. |
Jason Young |
|
SPI's
Return of the
Stainless Steel Rat |
Overview / How to Play |
Great job of looking at the game and how to play it! |
Geek Gamers |
00:25:24 |
SPI's
Sauron |
Intro / Unboxing |
Not a fan of unboxing videos. However, he does give
people who may be completely unfamiliar with the game a look and a
run down of the Seq of Play. |
BlastPop |
00:05:57 |
SPI's
Search & Destroy |
Intro /Unboxing |
Again, not a fan of unboxing videos. However it is
view of a rare game, with a look at the counters, map, Sequence of
Play, and some discussion of the Advanced Rules. |
BlastPop |
00:13:35 |
SPI's
Seelowe |
Overview |
Does a nice job of laying out the game, and some
play. |
Jonathan Townsend |
0:27:05 |
SPI's
Seelowe Part 1: Intro |
Overview - |
Short video with two knowledgeable players! |
HistoryGamerDotCom |
00:10:38 |
SPI's
Seelowe Part 2: SetUp |
Overview Play-by-Play |
Set up and Turn 1 - 4 more parts! |
HistoryGamerDotCom |
00:15:42 |
SPI's
Sinai Intro |
Overview Play-by -Play |
Nice intro, with 4 more parts! Crystal clear video,
nice close ups, rock steady camera - what's not to like? |
Fushigi TV |
00:46:48 |
SPI's
Sinai Turn 1 |
Overview Play-by -Play |
Turn 1 |
Fushigi TV |
00:26:52 |
SPI's
Sinai Turn 2-4 |
Overview Play-by -Play |
Turns 2-4 |
Fushigi TV |
00:36:56 |
SPI's
Sinai Turn 5-6 |
Overview Play-by -Play |
Turns 5-6 |
Fushigi TV |
00:29:08 |
SPI's
Sorcerer |
Review and How to Play |
Great look at the game! |
Tabletop Sci-Fi |
01:15:01 |
SPI's
StarForce |
Review and How to Play |
Great look at the game! |
Tabletop Sci-Fi |
01:11:21 |
SPI's
StarSoldier |
Review and How to Play |
Deep dive into the game and the play! |
Tabletop Sci-Fi |
01:20:26 |
SPI's
Stonewall |
Overview Play-by-Play |
A good look at Stonewall |
Gilbert Collins |
00:28:05 |
SPI's
Swords and Sorcery |
Intro / Unboxing |
Really an unboxing video, but it is a nice game to
look at. Beautiful game to see. |
BlastPop |
00:12:34 |
SPI's
Swords and Sorcery |
Rules, Setup, and Play |
Great look at the game! |
Tabletop Sci-Fi |
01:21:24 |
SPI's
Tannenberg |
Review |
|
calandale |
|
SPI's
Task Force |
Overview |
Good overview of the game, as always, from this
video creator. |
Gilbert Collins |
00:14:04 |
SPI's
Terrible Swift
Sword |
Overview Play-by-Play |
Nice look at the original TSS! |
Gilbert Collins |
00:18:32 |
SPI's
Terrible Swift
Sword |
Play-by-Play |
Play through of Day 1 using GBACW rules! |
Gilbert Collins |
00:13:51 |
SPI's
Time Tripper |
Overview |
Nice job introducing the game/ map /
counters and a peek at the scenarios. |
Blastpop |
00:13:16 |
SPI's
Time
Tripper |
Overview - Play-by-Play |
A short video - first of three? - working through
the system. (From a new printing...) |
TheRockingHorseDream |
00:09:02 |
SPI's
Time Tripper |
Intro / unboxing |
I am not a fan of 'unboxing' videos - but this one
actually does a nice job of focusing on introducing the game/ map /
counters and a peek at the scenarios. |
Geek Gamers |
00:08:16 |
SPI's
Time Tripper |
Overview - Play-by-Play |
Detailed look at the game and the play of the game! |
Tabletop SciFi |
01:05:16 |
SPI's
Titan Strike! |
Overview |
Nice detailed overview of this game! |
Tabletop SciFi |
00:38:40 |
SPI's
Tower of Azann |
Playthrough |
A play through of the paragraph game - so be aware,
there could be spoilers! |
Geek Gamers |
00:32:09 |
SPI's
Vector 3 |
Review |
How to play this great little game. |
Tabletop Sci-Fi |
00:48:54 |
SPI's
Voyage of the
BSM Pandora |
Review |
Excellent review and how to play! |
Tabletop Sci-Fi |
01:08:14 |
SPI's
Voyage of the
BSM Pandora |
intro |
3 parts? |
calandale |
|
SPI's
Voyage of the
BSM Pandora |
Intro / Overview |
Again, excellent detailed review of the game - I
highly recommend any of Geek Gamers' videos! |
Geek Gamers |
00:21:43 |
SPI's
Wilderness Campaign |
Review |
Nice look at the game, with some interesting points
of view! |
XLEGION1 |
00:18:54 |
SPI's
Winter War |
Overview Play-by-Play |
Two parts of a playthrough - this guy works hard at
getting his games and the rules RIGHT!
Link for Part 1
Link for Part 2
Link for Part 3 |
AstralHexEncounter |
00:29:53 |
SPI's
WorldKiller |
Overview Play-by-Play |
Walking through Worldkiller - gives this game the
due it deserves! |
AstralHexEncounter |
00:29:53 |
SPI's
WorldKiller |
Overview Play-by-Play |
Looking at how to play Worldkiller - a good look at
the game step by step. |
Tabletop SciFi |
00:21:50 |
SPI's
Wreck of the
BSM Pandora |
Intro |
4 parts? |
calandale |
|
SPI's
Wreck of the BSM Pandora |
Review/ How to Play |
Excellent review and how to play! |
Tabletop Sci-Fi |
01:06:24 |
SPI's
WolfPack |
Intro/Overview |
A look at the game, and playing the game, with
starting, play of game, etc. |
Geek Gamers |
00:38:24 |
SPI's
WolfPack |
Intro/Overview |
A good look at a fascinating solo game. |
Gilbert Collins |
00:15:02 |
SPI's
Year of the Rat |
Pictures |
Not certain about this one - the game shots are
great, but there is no narrative. The song is totally counterpoint
to the game. The pictures of the time are appropriate and evocative. |
EH Bickford |
00:04:40 |