Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy Blog

A Taste of Honeys

This entry was posted on September 25, 2020 by Chris King.

Back in the summer, my lovely friend Sam in the US was kind enough to send this trio of tanks my way - they're the... Read more

WSS podcast episode 43: 'Top of the pops', or results from the GWS 2020

This entry was posted on September 23, 2020 by Jasper Oorthuys.

In this episode, Angus, Guy and Jasper run through the news, recent projects, and some initial results from the Great Wargaming Survey 2020. Read more

Hereward wargames show 2020

This entry was posted on September 16, 2020 by Mark Backhouse.

It was a delight to visit the virtual Hereward Wargames Show held on 6th September. Mike Whittaker, from Peterborough Wargames Club had done a great job... Read more

Getting back into gaming.

This entry was posted on September 15, 2020 by Guy Bowers.

Hello gaming, my old friend. I've missed you. I'm slowly returning to tabletop wargaming after several long months, which is probably the longest I've not... Read more

1-48 Tactic Expansion Cards

This entry was posted on September 14, 2020 by Chris King.

It's always great when a Kickstarter delivers, isn't it? Last week these landed on my doormat. I've never been into tabletop card gaming, like Magic... Read more

A Glimpse into Grimdark History

This entry was posted on September 4, 2020 by Chris King.

Recently, I had a 'significant' birthday, and so I was lucky enough to receive more hobby-themed presents than I ever might have hoped for; one... Read more

Paint all the minis interview

This entry was posted on August 28, 2020 by Guy Bowers.

Earlier this month, the editor was interviewed by Paint all the Minis podcast. Listen to the interview here: Don't forget the Great Wargames Survey! Read more

Old magazines

This entry was posted on August 26, 2020 by Mark Backhouse.

I’m getting ready to move house. The loft in my current house, and several of the cupboards are rammed with wargaming paraphernalia. While the new... Read more

Jumpers for Goalposts: Playtesting 'Homunculus Est'

This entry was posted on August 21, 2020 by Chris King.

Editor Guy and I managed another carefully distanced 'lockdown game' last week, and we had a stab at helping to playtest Mark's micro-scale game, Homunculus... Read more

Fighting the virus

This entry was posted on August 19, 2020 by Mark Backhouse.

With the demise of just about every wargaming event this year things have been bleak for war gamers in the UK. Hopefully next year will... Read more