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

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.

Whether you're after the latest gossip, new kits, or hobby inspiration, this episode has you covered!

Links:
Hairfoot Jousting (Osprey Games)
Spanish Napoleonic Infantry (Perry Miniatures)
Flat Caps & Truncheons (Great Escape Games)
Battleground HD
Bad Squiddo Games
1918: A First World War Miniatures Wargame
Naval and amphibious operations in the American Civil War (Anschluss Wargames)
Baron's War 2nd Ed.

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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.

Links:
3 men in a shed wargaming
Table Ready Terrain, Warbases
Monty v Rommel, Rapid Fire!
The Bad and the Ugly, Dead Man's Hand
Winter War, Trenchworx

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.

Don’t forget to subscribe to Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy! Visit the website to get the latest issue.

Links:
The Baron’s War, Warhost
PBI, Peter Pig
Armies of the United States, Warlord
Burrows and Badgers, Oathsworn

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.

Links:
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Space Battles: A Spacefarers Guide (Wombat Games)
Table Ready from Warbases
The Wars of the Roses, Hail Caesar (warlord)
SAGA Age of Chivalry
Victrix
Wargames Atlantic
Liberation of South Vietnam

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.

Links:
War of the Roses, Hail Caeser (Warlord)
Spectre Mythos (Spectre Miniatures)
Armies of Germany, Bolt Action (Warlord)
Conquest: Alexander & Hannibal, Strength & Honour (Too Fat Lardies)
Debris of War
German Veteran Infantry Platoon (Warlord)

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.

Links:
Vanguard Normandy (Warlord)
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/warlordgames/vanguard-normandy
The Silver Bayonet: Italy: The Shades of Calabria (Osprey)
The Armies of Westphalia and Wurzburg 1807-1814
The Fall of Berlin (RKX Miniatures)
Des tranchées aux barricades: Revolt in the Desert
Warfare 2024
Battleground
Firestorm Games
Footsore Miniatures

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.

Links:
WSS Online
Freakz: Mutant Murder Machines
Reisswitz Press
For Ireland and King James! The Jacobite Infantry at the Battle of Aughrim 1691
IWM Podcast Festival
BeerandPretzels.co.uk
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