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The VIP of Gaming (Issue 3 - Apr 1986)
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Now Inside – The Space Gamer Magazine
Cover artist: David Martin
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"But Seriously, Folks..."
Editorial
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Printing problems, circulation good, proofreading, section title pages, Mind Duel game next issue, new writers
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The Olympus Enquirer
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Industry news and gossip.
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World in Flames
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Errata, changes and optional rules.
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Texas Revolution
Review
Texas independence wargame.
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History of the Second World War: Hitler Turns Against Russia and Overrunning of the West
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Two reviews of wargames in this series.
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Europe at War
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World War II
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TSR's grand strategic wargame.
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Axis and Allies
Review
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MacArthur: The Road to Bataan
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Variants/Rules/Additions.
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Why Tactics II Should Have Been Tactics III
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Early games: Tactics, Battlecheckers, Diplomacy (pre-1945 version), Pigskin.
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Pg. 15
Mosby's Raiders: Solitaire Guerrilla
Review
Victory Games\' solitaire wargame.
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Pg. 16
Game Characters
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An interview with John Astell.
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Have I Got a Deal for You!
Review
Blood on the Streets scenario package for Warhammer.
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Pg. 20
Ugh! Kimosabe, These Really Bad!
Review
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A Word About Sources
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A bibliography of books on the Old West and American Indians for the collector, wargamer, or miniatures
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The Art Credits on the contents page incorrectly credits Jack Herman with all of the art for The Mad Scientist, the included Villains & Vigilantes adventure. The illustrations for the adventure (but not necessarily the maps) were actually done by Patrick Zircher, and feature his distinctive "Z" signature.
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