In this episode of the Wargames Soldiers and Strategy podcast, Angus is joined by Guy, Jasper, Chris, and Mark for a discussion about painting.
The team talk about what they enjoy painting, how they approach it, and whether they have favourite sculpts or manufacturers that keep them coming back to the painting table.
The episode also includes the latest hobby news from Guy at Bowers Villas.
Links:
Warriors of Athena: Heroes (Osprey)
Warriors of Athena: Quests (Osprey)
The Tales of Robin Hood (Crooked Dice)
The Barons' War: King John (Wargames Atlantic)
Viking Blood Feud (Edinburgh university)
In this episode of the Wargames Soldiers and Strategy podcast, the team catch up on the latest news from 'Bowers Villas', including upcoming releases and community events. Guy then talks with Andy and Charlie from Wargames Atlantic about their growing range of plastic figures and what they have in the works for the coming months.
We finish with a look at what everyone has been doing on their hobby desks, with plenty of inspiration for painters and gamers alike.
Links:
Hide, Stone, and Bone: A Paleolithic Skirmish Wargame (Osprey)
Into The Valley Of Death (Warlord)
Armies Of Imperial Japan With 'Into The Jungle' (Warlord)
Death Fields (Wargames Atlantic)
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy Podcast, the team talk all things 3D — from printing and design to how it’s changing the hobby. Guy also brings us the latest news from Bowers Villas, keeping everyone up to date with what’s new in the world of wargaming.
Links:
Zero Hour, Gripping Beast
02 Hundred Hours, Grey For Now Games
Market Stall, Victrix
Frontier of Empire, Rule Breaker Games
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy Podcast, the team chat about something a little different, fantasy wargaming. How does it compare with historical gaming? Is one better than the other, or is it all just about enjoying the game, whatever the setting?
Before diving into the discussion, Guy brings us the latest news from the hobby.
Links:
Dragon Rampant: Second Edition (Osprey)
Wargames Atlantic
Pendraken
Warhost
Barons’ War
The Liberation of South Vietnam
In this episode of the Wargames Soldiers and Strategy Podcast, Angus is joined by Guy, Mark, Chris and Jasper. After the latest updates from “Bowers Towers,” Guy sits down with Martin Feller to talk about his game Kugelhagel. Originally published in German 18 years ago and now available in English, Kugelhagel offers fast-play rules for eighteenth and nineteenth-century battles, including the Napoleonic wars.
Links:
Kugelhagel
Bring & Battle Wargaming, Barons War Battle Report
Dark Ages Army Builder, Wargames Atlantic
Armies of the Soviet Union: Third Edition, Warlord Games
Dragon Rampant: Second Edition, Osprey Games
Richard Sharpe 1809, Wargames Atlantic
Bloodybacks
AK Quick Gen Paints
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy podcast, Angus, Chris, Guy and Jasper take a close look at this year’s Great Wargaming Survey. They discuss some of the questions, how each of them answered, and what those answers reveal about their own approaches to the hobby. The team also places this year’s responses in the wider context of previous surveys, looking at the long-term trends shaping the wargaming community.
On top of that, Guy brings us the latest news and updates from the world of wargaming.
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy podcast, we’re handing things over to our global correspondents for a series of reports on the wargaming scene in their regions. Find out what’s popular, what’s new, and what’s drawing players to the tabletop from Europe to Australia and beyond.
Links:
Great Wargames Survey
Bolt Action, Walord Games
Konflikt 47, Warlord Games
Hail Caesar, Warlord Games
Wargames Atlantic
Frostgrave 10th Anniversary Edition, Osprey
The Baron's War, Wargames Atlantic
Trench Crusade
Blood Bowl, Games Workshop
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, strategies, and confessions.
Links:
Pillage, Victrix
Chain of Command, TFL
Armies of Great Britain, Warlord Games
Pendraken Summer Games Day, 5th July 2025
Attack! 2025, 19-20 July 2025
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.
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:
Subscribe to WSS
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
Partizan
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.
Links:
WSS Subscription
Bolt Action 3 (Warlord)
Guards of Traitor Toll (Grey for Now)
Sarissa CMYK
Nam ’68, Tour of Duty (Plastic Soldier Company)
LaserCast
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.
Links:
Great Wargaming Survey
WSS Online
General D'Armee 2 (Reisswitz Pres)
Blood Red Roses (Society of Ancients)
Tint Tiny Terrain (Baccus)
Baccus; Teeny Tiny Terrain - The movie!
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.
Links:
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.
Links:
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 (1960)
Spartacus: Blood & Sand (2010-2013)
Rome (2005-2007)
Mersada (1981)
Gladiator (2000)
Bequest to the Nation (1973)
Black Hawk Down (1997)
Full Metal Jacket (1987)
Sahara (1943)
T-34 (2018)
Fury (2014)
The 317th Platoon (1965)
The Winter War (1989)
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.
Links
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 the Sphinx
WSS Magazine Instagram
WSS Magazine Facebook
Offensive Miniatures
AB Miniatures
Eureka Miniatures
Bad Squiddo Games
Footsore Miniatures
TooFatLardies
Battlefield Accessories
Great Escape Games
Pendraken
Warbases
Atlantic Games
Sarissa
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.
Links:
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 Campaign Book
Bring and Battle
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.
Links
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.
Links:
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.
Links:
Warpaint: Plains Indian Shield and Horse Decoration
Warhammer: The Old World