Mike Lambo Solitaire Book Games
Mike Lambo Solitaire Book Games
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Battles of Kursk - Mortars, Artillery, Heavy Tanks and Snipers
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A bit more explanation of these aspects of the game.
Battles of Kursk - Instructional Playthrough
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It’s a close one!! Having said that, at 57:45 I mistakenly ignored the instruction for the Panzer lll to fire its MGs first. That may well have destroyed my Sniper unit making victory very difficult for me 🫤 There are one or two other minor errors in this video but nothing which impacts on the gameplay demonstration. For example, I think I spent 4 Orders to move my ATG at one point when the cos...
Battles of Kursk: A Solitaire Wargame - Quick Look
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A quick flick through the game.
MINI TANKS for Lone Sherman AND Lone Sherman: The Pacific
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Here are the 2 links for these models (I have no connection to this seller and receive no benefit from any purchase you may decide to make): Lone Sherman: www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1355718683/detailed-mini-ww2-tanks-1250-scale-lone?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=lone sherman&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&sts=1&content_source=0d8f8a812f3a04eb33e04ce5b67ce0bd89d...
Lone Sherman: The Pacific - Instructional Playthrough
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How to play the game.
Lone Sherman: The Pacific - Quick Look
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A quick flick through the book.
The Fields of Normandy XL - Playthrough with differences highlighted
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A run through of the game, highlighting the differences between this and The Fields of Normandy 2. The Fields of Normandy 2 Instructional Playthrough will give you the main rules for this game too, as they are quite similar. You can find that video here: ua-cam.com/video/16_9SxmCLDA/v-deo.html At 24:00 I forgot the support bonuses but I hit the HT anyway so it made no difference.
The Fields of Normandy XL - Quick Look and comparison
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The Fields of Normandy XL - Quick Look and differences compared to The Fields of Normandy 2
Spiders from Outer Space - Instructional Playthrough
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Here’s how to play the game. At 38:11 I forgot to Activate the Spider 6 - that would probably have made the game even tougher! I could definitely have played it better towards the end and made several tactical errors. Will you do any better? (probably).
Spiders from Outer Space - Quick Look
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A quick page through and explanation of the game.
Solacia - The Wizard of Doom - full Adventure Playthrough, just for fun
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A full playthrough of the game. For how to play see the Instructional Playthrough video here: ua-cam.com/video/rUjQslUYUI4/v-deo.html The Orc Archer's Attack at 15:15 should be 11 as it is attacking through a fence, but it made no difference to the outcome. At 52:20 the Mage could have Zapped the Orc Warrior before she moved away.
Solacia - The Wizard of Doom - Instructional Playthrough
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Solacia - The Wizard of Doom - Instructional Playthrough
Solacia - The Wizard of Doom - A Quick Look
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Solacia - The Wizard of Doom - A Quick Look
Long Range Recon Patrol - Quick Look
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Long Range Recon Patrol - Quick Look
Long Range Recon Patrol - Playthrough
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Long Range Recon Patrol - Playthrough
Long Range Recon Patrol - Instructional Playthrough
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Long Range Recon Patrol - Instructional Playthrough
Battles of Napoleonic Europe - Operating the AI
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Battles of Napoleonic Europe - Operating the AI
Battles of Napoleonic Europe- Quick Look
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Battles of Napoleonic Europe- Quick Look
Battles of Napoleonic Europe - Instructional Playthrough
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Battles of Napoleonic Europe - Instructional Playthrough
Battles of Napoleonic Europe - brief overview
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Battles of Napoleonic Europe - brief overview
The Fields of Normandy 2 - Playthrough
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The Fields of Normandy 2 - Playthrough
Tank GP Playthrough
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Tank GP Playthrough
Tank GP - Instructional Playthrough
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Tank GP - Instructional Playthrough
Tank GP - Quick Look
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Tank GP - Quick Look
Lone AstroTank - Instructional Playthrough
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Lone AstroTank - Instructional Playthrough
Lone AstroTank - Quick Look
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Lone AstroTank - Quick Look
Lone Sherman and The Fields of Normandy 2: Hardback 2-Game version
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Lone Sherman and The Fields of Normandy 2: Hardback 2-Game version
The Fields of Normandy 2 - a quick look
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The Fields of Normandy 2 - a quick look
The Fields of Normandy 2 - Instructional Playthrough
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The Fields of Normandy 2 - Instructional Playthrough

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @wesleyremans2474
    @wesleyremans2474 2 дні тому

    Quests For The Brave arrived today. Won on my first playthrough, but I'm sure that was a fluke and expect to lose horribly on all future playthroughs.😉 Just wanted to pop in here and say "Great game!" This is my 2nd Mike Lambo gamebook purchase and I'm sure many more will follow. Thanks for providing me with hours of fun!

  • @YnasMidgardNaule
    @YnasMidgardNaule 3 дні тому

    Wow, 4 sixes out of 7 dice! That's pretty unlucky indeed. 4+ sixes on 7d6 is about 1.76%!

  • @markrobinson9956
    @markrobinson9956 8 днів тому

    Looks like fun! Thanks Mike!

  • @normanludwin8376
    @normanludwin8376 8 днів тому

    I own them all and each one is different, but challenging, in its own unique way. I look forward to the next 22 Mike!

  • @jumpmaster82nd.
    @jumpmaster82nd. 8 днів тому

    Arrives tomorrow for me. Id like to mount the pieces on blocks. Are those half inch square?

  • @Gerhard_Schroeder
    @Gerhard_Schroeder 9 днів тому

    Suggestion: A link direkt to Amazon word help :)

    • @mikelambosolitairebookgames
      @mikelambosolitairebookgames 9 днів тому

      The thing is, that would require 22 links to every Amazon site (about 12). It's far easier just to go to your favourite Amazon site and search Mike Lambo. Here's the German Amazon (.de) page for me: www.amazon.de/stores/Mike-Lambo/author/B09RBGF189?language=en&ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1721914995&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

  • @chappy4756
    @chappy4756 9 днів тому

    The YT algo gods gave me this vid and immediately got Adv Squad Leader nostalgia vibes, going to Amazon to do some shopping now!

  • @mattalbr
    @mattalbr 9 днів тому

    I only have Outpost 2099. It's been fun.

  • @patrickols
    @patrickols 9 днів тому

    my next purchase, bring a Canadian will be Assault On Vimy Ridge for sure

  • @jjflash30
    @jjflash30 9 днів тому

    Highly recommend Fields of Normandy XL! It’s the third evolution of a very engaging and challenging system that has infinite replayability given the way the AI works with initially hidden units, etc.(FoN and FoN being the earlier two iterations of the system)

  • @BNeffDC
    @BNeffDC 9 днів тому

    Naval battles would be great! Jutland, Midway, Coral Sea, Leyte Gulf or even Salamis (love me some Greek Triremes)

    • @mikelambosolitairebookgames
      @mikelambosolitairebookgames 9 днів тому

      I would certainly like to do a sea battle game but the scale makes it difficult in book format. I’ll keep thinking!

    • @visby2548
      @visby2548 5 днів тому

      @@mikelambosolitairebookgames Maybe age of sail. Lots of idea generation from Hornblower and Aubrey/Maturin books. You have boarding, ad hoc land operations, the randomness of the wind and weather and of course lots of broadsides. Movement could be simply relative to each other(s).

    • @mikelambosolitairebookgames
      @mikelambosolitairebookgames 5 днів тому

      @@visby2548 Certainly sounds like an attractive option. One to add to the list!!

  • @philipnantais6808
    @philipnantais6808 9 днів тому

    Mike are you willing to share your top five best sellers? Just curious. Love your games. I have eight, favouring war themed. I particularly love the LRRP system.

    • @mikelambosolitairebookgames
      @mikelambosolitairebookgames 9 днів тому

      @@philipnantais6808 It’s tricky because some have been out for much longer than others. I can say that this month so far my top 5 sellers are Lone Sherman, Fields of Normandy, Battles of Kursk, battles of Napoleonic Europe and LRRP. Cheers

  • @jumpmaster82nd.
    @jumpmaster82nd. 9 днів тому

    How did I miss this one?!! Right up my alley!!! Must get the wallet out I guess...

  • @rikwilliams6352
    @rikwilliams6352 10 днів тому

    Maybe do something along the lines of GW Battlecars? Just a thought...

  • @_johnmaag
    @_johnmaag 10 днів тому

    My first is arriving tomorrow: LRRP. Looking forward to it.

  • @nuevojugon6727
    @nuevojugon6727 10 днів тому

    Hi Mike. A spanish fan here! When can we expec a new game in spanish?

    • @mikelambosolitairebookgames
      @mikelambosolitairebookgames 10 днів тому

      Hi. My Spanish interpreter is busy with other work, but I do have a Spanish publisher who is in the process of translating Battles of Napoleonic Europe. This will be published by the company which is interpreting it in a few months' time so keep a look out for that one. Hopefully others will follow. Thanks. Mike

    • @nuevojugon6727
      @nuevojugon6727 10 днів тому

      ​@@mikelambosolitairebookgames Great news! I will stay alert! Hope more games come!

  • @xavierzambrano1062
    @xavierzambrano1062 10 днів тому

    Few designers have put out such quantity and, more importantly, such quality games.

  • @user-pc5ww8fh6d
    @user-pc5ww8fh6d 10 днів тому

    I have all your WW2 titles, money well spent. Mine are printed out at my usual professional printer and I have them in a rather impressive spiral bound set up. I have put all the game pieces on foam core board. In hindsight I currently prefer a dual layer card stock approach (foam core is a nightmare to cut in small pieces).

  • @Ready_to_play_by_marco
    @Ready_to_play_by_marco 10 днів тому

    Wow 😊 thanks for your work here 😊

  • @usaghy1O
    @usaghy1O 10 днів тому

    ohave all your solitary books and i make 2 forms the historiques games and the others ;

  • @BNeffDC
    @BNeffDC 11 днів тому

    Still waiting for some naval campaigns! Let's get some battlewagons and dreadnoughts slugging it out!

  • @Pluto2363
    @Pluto2363 17 днів тому

    lol your gunner can't hit anything!! Frustrating

  • @Pluto2363
    @Pluto2363 17 днів тому

    I got my copy from Amazon and a friend is painting little 3D printed tanks/vehilces for me. Can't wait to play!!

  • @SteliosPantazis
    @SteliosPantazis 17 днів тому

    Mike, I love your books/games! Moreover, these videos are great! They help me a lot.

  • @wesleyremans2474
    @wesleyremans2474 22 дні тому

    I would love for you to do a fantasy version of this. Rescue the Princess, steal the treasure, assassinate the evil king.... And/or a WW2 version. This system would lend itself very well to act out the "kill the German officers" mission of The Dirty Dozen. 😉

  • @suburbohemian
    @suburbohemian 27 днів тому

    very clever

  • @RememberTheRegs
    @RememberTheRegs 27 днів тому

    Absolutely loving this game, especially the campaign feature. Only thing I'm having a bit of confusion with is the instant sniper shot. I get that if a US unit is in the adjacent hex and reveals a rifle unit with sniper they take an instant morale loss. But, for example I have had it once or twice where I have rolled a Move and Grenade order, and revealed a rifle unit with sniper, which drops the US unit down to low morale. Does this mean that the US unit does not get to make the grenade attack as they are now in low morale and are only able to carry out the first order of the roll?

    • @RememberTheRegs
      @RememberTheRegs 27 днів тому

      Disregard- found the answer on the Boardgame Geek forum. You can do both orders.

    • @mikelambosolitairebookgames
      @mikelambosolitairebookgames 27 днів тому

      @@RememberTheRegs yes - it’s the morale status at the start of the turn that determines the number of actions. Glad you’re enjoying it 👍🏻

    • @RememberTheRegs
      @RememberTheRegs 27 днів тому

      @@mikelambosolitairebookgames absolutely loving it and have my next two books lined up after this one. Keep up the great work. Just wondering if you have any plans to do something a bit larger scale? Maybe Company level on a larger map?

  • @c5o212ben123
    @c5o212ben123 28 днів тому

    Hi Mike. Thank you for the hardcover version. Do you have any updates on future hardcover releases? Looking to buy more of your books and prefer the hardcover version if possible. Thank you again

    • @mikelambosolitairebookgames
      @mikelambosolitairebookgames 28 днів тому

      Most of my games run to about 50 pages. Amazon, who publish it, require a minimum of 75 for hardback. I therefore have to combine games to make it work, which takes a lot of time on my part. Battles of Napoleonic Europe is the only one that is long enough and that is available in hardback. I might do more doubles when I get time but I tend to prefer to use that time to develop new games. Cheers, Mike

    • @c5o212ben123
      @c5o212ben123 28 днів тому

      @@mikelambosolitairebookgames thank you Mike for letting us know.

  • @c5o212ben123
    @c5o212ben123 28 днів тому

    Hi Mike, I really like your game and hope to get more but I notice I can’t find the hostage rescue on Amazon Canada. Just curious is it out of stock ? Thank you in advance

    • @mikelambosolitairebookgames
      @mikelambosolitairebookgames 28 днів тому

      Sorry it has never been available in Canada and I have no idea why and have never managed to get a reason from Amazon, despite it being available everywhere else and all my other games being available in Canada. It’s a strange one. The best I can offer is that it is available on WargameVault.com for download. Mike

    • @c5o212ben123
      @c5o212ben123 28 днів тому

      @@mikelambosolitairebookgames hmm interesting. Or I guess I can order from Amazon US then. Thank you

    • @mikelambosolitairebookgames
      @mikelambosolitairebookgames 27 днів тому

      @@c5o212ben123 Yes I would think so although I don’t know what that does to shipping cost.

  • @MikeY-yy7hp
    @MikeY-yy7hp Місяць тому

    Excuse me, I'm a newbie. Does that mean the counters are not attached to the book, and I need to print the counters and stick to thick cards?

    • @mikelambosolitairebookgames
      @mikelambosolitairebookgames Місяць тому

      Hi. The counters are printed on the final page of the book, so that they can be cut out without destroying the book. It is recommended that the counters are stuck to thin card. In addition, the counter sheet can be downloaded from BoardGameGeek in the Files section for this game. Thanks. Mike boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/421470/battles-of-kursk-a-solitaire-wargame/files

    • @MikeY-yy7hp
      @MikeY-yy7hp Місяць тому

      @@mikelambosolitairebookgames Thank you so much

  • @RememberTheRegs
    @RememberTheRegs Місяць тому

    Just want to check, is Fields of Normandy the British Army and Fields of Normandy XL US Army?

  • @user-pc5ww8fh6d
    @user-pc5ww8fh6d Місяць тому

    I've tried labels, not perfect. Mounted to foam core board, unpleasant for anthing smaller than 1 inch square. The best results are print to card stock and for double sided matching fronts to backs is a challenge that takes practice. So far I have learned, cutting counters requires a metal ruler and a fresh box cutter blade. Even my razor sharp Fiskars shears grenerate a pinching effect. I have been using 3M brand spray adhesive, Once you have tried it you never go back to other glue methods.

    • @mikelambosolitairebookgames
      @mikelambosolitairebookgames Місяць тому

      Thanks for the adhesive recommendation. I've never tried it but will certainly give it a go.

    • @user-pc5ww8fh6d
      @user-pc5ww8fh6d Місяць тому

      @@mikelambosolitairebookgames just remember, where you spray it, it goes and lands on whatever, and makes a somewhat hard to clean mess. I suggest a garage or basement with nothing of value present :) Wear gloves too.

    • @mikelambosolitairebookgames
      @mikelambosolitairebookgames Місяць тому

      @@user-pc5ww8fh6d Thanks!!

  • @RememberTheRegs
    @RememberTheRegs Місяць тому

    I've just played Mission 1, which is my first ever hex and dice game. I really enjoyed it. Didn't think it would be so engrossing but it was and I can't wait to play again. Just got to get my ahead around the rules for Battle for Ramadi next.

    • @RememberTheRegs
      @RememberTheRegs Місяць тому

      Currently eyeing up your other books now! On mission 3 now and looking forward to playing more.

  • @mattyno964
    @mattyno964 Місяць тому

    I'm thinking I might try and build a bit of a hex board and get some 10mm miniatures to use for this - I see no reason that would not work Edit: although i would need to be able to set up the terrain pieces and roads etc somehow hmmm

  • @bswindle71
    @bswindle71 Місяць тому

    Where did you get your dice tower? Minimal sound when rolling.

    • @mikelambosolitairebookgames
      @mikelambosolitairebookgames Місяць тому

      I made it myself. Have a look at this: m.ua-cam.com/users/shortsPCTBXou7krw

    • @bswindle71
      @bswindle71 Місяць тому

      @@mikelambosolitairebookgames That’s awesome. I thought it was very unique.

  • @wesleyremans2474
    @wesleyremans2474 Місяць тому

    Just bought my first Mike Lambo gamebook, can't wait for it to arrive!

  • @vandrik77
    @vandrik77 Місяць тому

    Really nice! We all need a Mike Lambo game about WWI, don't we? 😊

    • @mikelambosolitairebookgames
      @mikelambosolitairebookgames Місяць тому

      Have you looked at Assault on Vimy Ridge? Canadian forces in France in WWI. ua-cam.com/video/Ei39tIhp4Hg/v-deo.html

    • @vandrik77
      @vandrik77 Місяць тому

      @@mikelambosolitairebookgames Wow! Forgive my ignorance 😆

  • @uhrendoc0292
    @uhrendoc0292 2 місяці тому

    Just today I stumbled randomly upon a Facebook group which covered the topic of solo-boardgames. I was immediately interested, because I didn´t know that such games are really a thing. Scrolling through the different posts in this group, many people asked about good games to start with and your name popped up several times. Then I searched UA-cam for more information and maybe a first look on how your games look like and how to play them, and here I am. And now you got yourself a new subscriber and I can´t wait to get my copy of Battles of Kursk, which hopefully arrives in two days. I only hope that the language barrier isn´t that bad as I am expecting it, because I am german.

    • @mikelambosolitairebookgames
      @mikelambosolitairebookgames 2 місяці тому

      Welcome to the hobby. Hopefully my rules are nice and clear and should translate pretty well. I hope you enjoy the game, and thanks for buying it.

  • @___wintermute
    @___wintermute 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for this! Are any more medieval books in the works by any chance?

    • @mikelambosolitairebookgames
      @mikelambosolitairebookgames 2 місяці тому

      Not yet but I’m sure there will be at some point 👍🏻

    • @___wintermute
      @___wintermute Місяць тому

      @@mikelambosolitairebookgames Excellent, thank you for the response!

  • @user-pc5ww8fh6d
    @user-pc5ww8fh6d 2 місяці тому

    Couple of pointers I have learned. Get a professional printer to do your printing. You deserve quality. Use a spray can of non water based adhesive. Try ordinary white glue to see why you don't want to use water based glue. Get your print outs done on card stock if you can, but paper will do. Use foam core board if you can. Don't use Bristol board, it just isn't thick enough. If you use a foam core board, you want a nice sharp box cutter type knife. Use a steel ruler if you plan to cut long straight edges. Foam core board can be a bit thick, I have found once the counters are made, you can hammer them a lot flatter without harming the counters really. You end up with something a bit thicker than conventional wargame pieces. Optional, if you clue 3 layers of Bristol board together you get a very durable counter density, but it takes some effort to cut through (not a good idea for massive sums of counters is my guess.

  • @user-pc5ww8fh6d
    @user-pc5ww8fh6d 2 місяці тому

    Warning warning warning :) I want to comment on a possible danger with Mike's games. You might accidentally become obsessed with creating really cool game pieces and end up not playing the games :) I have found myself getting a bit silly with this behaviour. But if you really must go all out, you might want to consider GHQ miniatures for table top wargaming. I'm thinking of doing so for the vehicles. And using ordinary 72nd scale figures for the troops. I might try and find some Monopoly buildings for 'cover'.

  • @user-pc5ww8fh6d
    @user-pc5ww8fh6d 2 місяці тому

    Mike, I'm what gaming calls a 'Crafter' and you clearly are my favourite sort of resource :) I will be picking up Kursk in a couple of days when my allowance comes in :) I can't say enough for your games. Can I ask for an Italian campaign book next? Or maybe something from the jungles of Burma. I have many of your WW2 items so far.

    • @mikelambosolitairebookgames
      @mikelambosolitairebookgames 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for the feedback and your support. I might well get round to a WW2 Italy based game at some point but the list is rather long so cannot make any immediate promises. It’s always good to hear what people are interested in though as it does help when I’m planning future games.

  • @Filonek
    @Filonek 2 місяці тому

    Waiting for the amazon version and... another one for the collection ;)

  • @cshadforth
    @cshadforth 2 місяці тому

    Finally succeeded at mission 2 after 5 failed attempts. Decided to go straight for the Tiger as it was the nearest tank to my Sherman on first round, managed to damage it and avoid any fire from enemy tanks and then destroy the Tiger on round 2. A little manoeuvring and avoiding a Panzer IV addition and finally escaped off top of map after round 6/7. Excellent and compelling game play Mike, thank you. On to mission 3

  • @geoffbarker3644
    @geoffbarker3644 2 місяці тому

    Good stuff Mike 👏👏

  • @geoffbarker3644
    @geoffbarker3644 2 місяці тому

    Nice playthrough Mike 👍👍

  • @geoffbarker3644
    @geoffbarker3644 2 місяці тому

    Great stuff Mike. I was distracted by “real life” earlier this week - so now is the time to watch all your Battles of Kursk videos. 😀👍

  • @MegaParillo
    @MegaParillo 2 місяці тому

    I take copies to FedEx Office and have them spiral bound for about $5.

  • @plugger350
    @plugger350 2 місяці тому

    Hi Mike, good job with the orders mechanic. You've managed to implement a command and control system with simplicity and elegancy. Nicely done!

  • @davidjacovelli5986
    @davidjacovelli5986 2 місяці тому

    Have you considered a ring binder-style for your books to ensure flatness of the maps? It seems to me that might be quite good.

    • @mikelambosolitairebookgames
      @mikelambosolitairebookgames 2 місяці тому

      Yes, but unfortunately Amazon do not offer such a format despite me asking them to consider it. If it becomes possible I’d go for it in an instant.