In the field of tactical game designs, few designers have had as much innovative impact as John Hill. In 1977, his Squad Leader was released and its influence is still felt today. Some of John’s awards include being the first freelance game designer inducted into the Hall of Fame (1979), along with awards for best tactical wargame (1977, 1983). His Johnny Reb rules for the American Civil War period are still played after their publication 25 years ago.

In the 1980s, John’s flair for innovative simulation brought him to the attention of the United States government’s defense and intelligence communities, and for the next 16 years he worked as a senior military analyst. During that time John found time to write an introductory guide to the First Battle of Bull Run (1991), a concise booklet that is still sold at the battlefield. Following a final four-year tour at Los Alamos National Laboratory, John retired from classified government work and is currently working on new technologies to showcase his historical research and game designs.

John will be conducting several different Seminars and events at Kublacon!