Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy
An irregular podcast looking at wargaming from Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy Magazine.
Episodes
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy podcast, we bring you the latest hobby news, new releases, and all the usual chatter from the wargaming world.
Then we tackle a topic that some of us (naming no names… Angus) find a bit of a slog—learning new rules. How do we approach a brand-new system without losing the will to game? From rulebook wrangling to memory mishaps, we share our thoughts, ...
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy podcast, we’re delving into the heart of tabletop gaming: mechanics. What makes a ruleset feel smooth and immersive? How do designers strike the right balance between realism, fun, and playability? We explore the design choices that shape our wargaming experiences.
As always, the team begin with the latest from the world of wargaming in our regular news roundup from “Bowers Tow...
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy Podcast, it’s all about the news!
Guy gives us the latest scoop on what’s been arriving through the letterbox at Bowers Towers — from new releases to exciting rulebooks and shiny miniatures. Then, we take you to the show floor at Salute, where Guy caught up with a range of traders and game designers to bring you the freshest updates straight from the UK's biggest wargaming event.
...This episode of the Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy podcast is a little different. Rather than charging headlong into a pre-planned topic, the team handed the reins over to you—our loyal listeners! So, for this episode, they gathered your questions and suggestions for future show themes and tried to give you some answers.
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3 men in a shed wargaming
Table Ready Terrain, Warbases
Monty v Rommel, Rapid Fire!
The Bad and the Ugly, ...
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy Podcast, the team explores the science of terrain placement—how to set up your tabletop for the best possible game.
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In this episode, the team takes a look back at 2024, sharing their personal highlights from the year and reflecting on the standout moments in the world of wargaming. They also discuss their exciting plans and projects for the year ahead, giving you a glimpse of what’s to come.
As always, Guy brings us up to speed with the latest news and releases from the wargaming community.
In this episode, Guy and Chris head to Firestorm Games in Cardiff to participate in a Barons' War tournament. Guy catches up with the tournament organiser for an insightful chat while Chris shares his thoughts on tournament gaming—a rare experience for him!
As always, we also bring you all the latest news and updates from the wargaming world.
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War of the Roses, Hail Caeser (Warlord)
Spectre Mythos (Spectre Miniatures)
Armies ...
In this episode, on top of all the wargaming news, we dive into a common challenge for wargamers of all experience levels: finding new people to share the tabletop battlefield with. Whether you're new to the hobby or a seasoned wargamer looking to expand your circle, we discuss tips, tactics, and resources for finding like-minded players, from local clubs to online communities.
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Vanguard Normandy (Warlord)
https://www.kickst...
In this episode, the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy team bring you all the latest news from the world of wargaming. They also dive into the topic suggested by regular listener ChatGPT — wargaming on a budget. The guys explore how to get the most out of your gaming experience without breaking the bank.
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WSS Online
Freakz: Mutant Murder Machines
Reisswitz Press
For Ireland and King James! The Jacobite Infantry at the Battle ...
In this episode, the team reunites to catch up on all the exciting things they've been up to during the summer.
Chris has had a sneak preview of Bolt Action 3. He shares his exclusive first look at the updated rules, and the team dives into a discussion about the pros and cons of new rule versions.
Guy also brings us the latest updates from the world of wargaming.
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WSS Subscription
Bolt Action 3 (Warlord)
Guards of Traitor...
This episode of the Wargames, Soldiers, and Strategy podcast is a mixed bag. We kick things off with the launch of the Great War Games Survey for 2024. Following up on last month's chat with Joe Bilton, we'll delve back into terrain and Jasper's experiments with the wonder product of decorators' caulking. Additionally, Guy brings us the latest news from the world of wargaming.
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Great Wargaming Survey
WSS Online
General D'Arme...
In this episode, Jasper brings us some big news about Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy, and we talk to terrain guru Joe Bilton who gives us some hints and tips.
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WSS Online, a new way to read
Server Down, websites out
‘Nam 68 (PSC)
Bolt Action: Third Edition
Stargrave: Dead or Alive (Osprey)
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy podcast, the team reflect upon what in the media has inspired them with their gaming.
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Deathship One
Chain of Command Far East Handbook
Forgotten Battles: Raids in the European Theatre 1939-1945
Band of Brothers (2001)
Hornblower (1998-2003)
Sharpe (1993-2008)
Cross of Iron (1977)
Attack (1956)
Bridge Too Far (1977)
Theirs is the Glory (1946)
The Rest is History
Spartacus...
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers, and Strategy Magazine Podcast, the team reflects on Salute, the UK's largest wargame show. Rovering reporter Guy brings all the news from the show, and Mark gives us their thoughts.
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War game scenarios: The Italian wars battles 1494 - 1559
Hail Caesar Epic Battles: The Punic Wars
Bolt Action 3
V For Victory
Arnhem Heroes by Empress Miniatures
The Silver Bayonet: Egypt: Shadow of th...
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy podcast, we think about how to get our painting mojo back. Also, Guy and Chris are joined by Troy, the man behind Sonic Sledgehammer Studio on YouTube.
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Sonic Sledgehammer Studio
Aly's Brown Liquid
Marine Juice
Ballads of a Cosmic Frontier
Soldiers of Napoleon, Great Battles - Wagram, Campaign Supplement
Spectre Operations
To The Strongest! Celtic Fringe & Montrose Campai...
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy podcast, we discuss 'what is old is new'. Guy talks to Rapid Fire's Colin Rumford and Richard Marsh.
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Rapid Fire
Dead Mans Hand Redux (great Escape Games)
Frostgrave: Mortal Enemies (Osprey)
This Quar's War: Clash of Rhyfles (Wargames Atlantic)
A War Transformed (Osprey)
Achtung Panzer! (Warlord)
Society of Ancients Battle Day
In this Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy Podcast episode, Jasper talks to Murray Dahm and Peter Von Dop. Both have penned supplements for Hail Caesar and discuss what it takes to bring history to the tabletop.
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Gangs of Rome, Footsore Miniatures
Wargames Atlantic
When nightmares come, Osprey
Krautcover
Setting the East Ablaze
Hail Caesar, Warlord Games
The team returns for the first episode of 2024! Guy brings us an interview with Martin Goddard from Peter Pig, and the boys discuss their projects for the new year.
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Warpaint: Plains Indian Shield and Horse Decoration
Warhammer: The Old World
In this episode of the podcast, Guy talks to Warlord’s John Stallard about his book Talking Miniatures. The book is a series of conversations with Games Workshop and Citadel alumni about their time with the company in the 1980s and 1990s.
The Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine team also discuss the latest news and what they have been up to.
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Talking Miniatures
Caesars’s Gallic Wars (Warlord)
Lard Magazine 2023 (Too Fat Lar...
Tucked away at the back of each Wargame Soldiers and Strategy magazine is ‘Parting Shots’, hints, tips and laughs for the wargamer. Guy recently put out a call on social media for new material for the page.
In this episode, on top of the latest hobby news, the team discusses Guy's bulging mail sack and what hits and tips he received. They also reflect on some previous advice that has already appeared in the magazine.
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The ...
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