Every so often when I can corner one of the designers of wargames, we have an opportunity to have a relaxed but deeper conversation about design. I love hearing how these tireless souls come up with ideas, and how they noodle thru the process. Bruno Sinigaglio is no exception. What an absolute joy to speak with.

A Time for Trumpets is as you probably know a Battalion Scale treatment of the Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes in 1944.  I know… do we really need another one?

Well the short answer is yes, of course, and in particular this one.

The game of course can be found on the GMT Games web site , which now sports a sexy new search engine that actually works, but click the GMT for the page, should you wish to order. Orders sit at 824 as of the moment, so it should print by the Fall with any luck.

Onto the interview: