Six battles. One year. Your command decisions recorded.
Cardboard Commanders, it’s time to clear some shelf space, set up the table, and start pushing cardboard.
All through 2026, we’re throwing down a community-wide challenge. It’s about playing games, telling great stories, and sharing the hobby we all love.
🎯 THE CHALLENGE
Play SIX games from start to finish during the challenge window. Write an After Action Report (AAR) for each one.
📜 THE RULES
For each game, you must:
- 🎲 Play the game start to finish
- 📸 Take at least 3 photos
- Start
- Middle
- End
- ✍️ Write a minimum 200-word AAR that covers things like:
- How the game went
- Who won
- Would you play it again?
- Thoughts on the system
- Solo, FTF, or Vassal
- Anything else you want to share
📌 Submit your AAR directly to the Cardboard Commander Facebook Group.
⏰ IMPORTANT ENTRY DEADLINE
👉 Anyone who wants to participate MUST enter the challenge by February 28th, 2026.
Don’t wait — if you miss the cutoff, you’re out.
📅 IMPORTANT DATES
- Challenge Starts: January 1st, 2026
- Challenge Ends: December 1st, 2026
- Deadline to Sign up: February 28th, 2026
- Awards Show: December 17th, 2026
🏆 AWARDS
- 🥇 Best After Action Report
- 📸 Best Pictures
- 🎁 3 Random Drawings for finishers
Awards will depend on:
- Support from game companies
- And honestly… how generous I’m feeling 😄
✅ HOW TO JOIN
- Go to the Cardboard Commander Facebook Group:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/446765451807262 - Comment with your name to enter the challenge
- That’s it — no need to pick games ahead of time
Everything runs on the honor system. This is about having fun, playing games, and sharing experiences — not chasing prizes.
If you’ve been looking for a reason to finally play those games on your shelf, this is it.
🧠🎲 Don’t wait. Get your name in by Feb 28th and let’s make 2026 a year of great games and even better stories.
Cardboard Commander 
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