[1] The book covers the evolution of wargames, strategy and tactics employed, short reviews of the games that were available when the book was published, and concludes with a sample game as an example of the hobby for newcomers.

[2] C. Ben Ostrander reviewed The Comprehensive Guide to Board Wargaming in The Space Gamer No.

It will become a standard reference work for board wargaming.

"[1] In Issue 11 of Phoenix, Allan Frost called the book "a classic work on wargame theory and practice.

Although Frost noted the book's relatively high price (£6.50), he thought the book was worth the price as "a well produced, clearly illustrated, 223-page tome on all aspects of board wargaming as they exist at the present time."