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Jack Scruby’s War Game Digest, Fall 1971, Book 7, Vol. 1 Reviewed by Rich Barbuto While clearing old files, I’ve come across a few publications by wargaming father Jack Scruby. Jack started War Game Digest in 1957 and it ran 6 years. Then, the venerable newsletter went on hiatus until this issue, published in 1971. Jack tells the story inside, and in doing so, tells us a lot about the early days of our hobby. This issue ran 41 black and white pages on glossy paper. One of the articles was a complete rule set for Thirty Years War, which is included here. I think you will enjoy these pages; they brought back memories for me.
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Jack Scruby’s War Game Digest, Fall 1971, Book 7, Vol. 1 Reviewed by Rich Barbuto
While clearing old files, I’ve come across a few publications by wargaming father Jack Scruby. Jack
started War Game Digest in 1957 and it ran 6 years. Then, the venerable newsletter went on hiatus until
this issue, published in 1971. Jack tells the story inside, and in doing so, tells us a lot about the early
days of our hobby. This issue ran 41 black and white pages on glossy paper. One of the articles was a
complete rule set for Thirty Years War, which is included here. I think you will enjoy these pages; they
brought back memories for me.
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