There are literally hundreds of websites dedicated to wargaming that provide a wealth of information, resources, and community engagement for wargaming enthusiasts. These websites cover a wide range of topics, including game reviews, strategy articles, hobby tips, and forums for discussion. Below are some notable wargaming websites:
The Virtual Armchair General – “The WarGamer’s Enabler!” Exclusive Provider of Unique War Games and Collectible Miniatures & Accessories. Patrick Wilson proprietor is one heckuva nice guy and a wealth of knowledge when it comes to wargaming. He sells many different scales from diverse time periods, Houston’s ships, incredible ready to print scenes and terrain: ‘Mean Streets’ and ‘Mean Sets’. He also has available some fantastic rule sets and playing accessories.
Must Contain Minis – Jacob Stauttener, founder. We at Must Contain Minis simply love miniatures and games. If you like a variety of games and seeing what is on the market, this site is for you.
Our goal is to promote and encourage miniature gaming in general while showing people that there are more games out there than just those by the biggest companies on the market. This site will shed light onto miniature games and products from many businesses in the industry from large to small. Our hope is that our Reviews, Showcases and Battle Reports will help guide your decision in how to spend your hard earned gaming money. Perhaps our reviews could even save you some money or introduce you to another game that you would like to explore.
BoardGameGeek (BGG) – BGG is a comprehensive website that covers all types of board games, including wargames. It features a vast database of games, reviews, player ratings, and forums where users can discuss and exchange information about wargames.
The Miniatures Page (TMP) – TMP is a popular online community and resource for miniature wargaming. It provides forums for discussion, showcases miniature painting and modeling techniques, hosts galleries of user-submitted projects, and offers classifieds for buying and selling miniatures.
Wargames Illustrated – The website of the Wargames Illustrated magazine, it provides additional content, articles, and resources related to wargaming. It includes game reviews, painting tutorials, historical articles, and features from the magazine.
Beasts of War – Beasts of War is a multimedia website that covers various aspects of wargaming. It offers video tutorials, news, reviews, and interviews related to tabletop wargaming, including historical, fantasy, and science fiction genres.
Warlord Games – Warlord Games is a manufacturer of miniatures and wargaming accessories. Their website provides information about their products, rule systems, and offers hobby resources, tutorials, and articles.
Flames of War – Flames of War is a website dedicated to the World War II tabletop wargame of the same name. It offers rulebooks, army lists, painting guides, scenario downloads, and a community forum.
DakkaDakka – DakkaDakka is an online community and forum for wargaming enthusiasts. It covers various aspects of the hobby, including miniature painting, game system discussions, battle reports, and showcases user projects.
These are just a few of the hundreds of wargaming websites that exist. Many game publishers, hobby stores, and community-driven platforms also have their own websites and forums dedicated to specific game systems or genres. Additionally, social media platforms like Facebook and Reddit have active wargaming communities where enthusiasts share their projects, ask questions, and engage in discussions.
