The General (1964–1998) was a bi-monthly periodical devoted to supporting Avalon Hill's line of wargames, with articles on game tactics, history, and industry news.

The first issue was published on 1 May 1964;[1] twelve pages in length with a six-issue (one year) subscription valued at 4.98 US dollars.

[3] Hawthorne was a published science fiction author before joining Avalon Hill, and left the company in 1992 to return to writing full time, creating the "War World" series with John F. Carr.

Sports and Computer Games had their own sections, though the meat and potatoes of Avalon Hill's line were the board wargames.

Certain flagship games would have semi-regular feature columns, such as Diplomacy's "The Complete Diplomat" or Advanced Squad Leader's "ASL Clinic".

Operations Magazine by Multi-Man Publishing considers itself a direct descendant; editor Bruce Monnin's first issue (No.

"[4]Multi-Man Publishing has the rights to several important former AH games, including Advanced Squad Leader .