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May 22, 2025 53 mins

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 Towers.”

Links:
De Bellis Fantasiae, Wargames Research Group
Port Royal, Firelock Games
Pacific Command, Osprey
Stargrave: Death Vector, Osprey
Space Battles: A Spacefarers Guide, Wombat Wargames

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