Paper Wars 82 : Will Fight No More Forever

Publisher: Compass Games
Language: English
Type: Magazine + included board wargame
Players: 1–2
Era: Nez Perce War (1877)
Designer: Stephen Newberg

Overview

Paper Wars is a quarterly wargaming magazine combining in-depth reviews, articles, and industry insights, with a complete board game included in every issue since Compass Games took over publication.

Issue #82 features the game “I Will Fight No More Forever”, depicting the historic retreat of the Nez Perce tribe in 1877, one of the longest contested retreats in military history.

Game contents

A notably large game for a magazine format:

• 1 strategic map (Northwestern USA)
• 4 tactical maps
• 1.5 counter sheets
• full rules (strategic + tactical systems)

The design features a dual-scale system:

• strategic level (movement, search, evasion)
• tactical level (battle resolution)

Encounters on the strategic map trigger tactical engagements on dedicated maps depending on terrain.

Gameplay & objectives

• U.S. Army player: locate and engage Nez Perce forces
• Nez Perce player: evade capture and reach Canada with minimal losses

This creates a tense pursuit game combining maneuver and tactical combat.

Magazine content

In addition to the game, the issue includes:

• 6+ detailed wargame reviews
• strategy and historical articles
• industry news and insights

The magazine is well known for its strong editorial focus on wargame analysis.

Key features

• Complete game included
• Dual strategic/tactical gameplay
• Unique historical theme
• High-quality editorial content
• Strong value for wargamers