Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy Blog

My game for Poldercon 2018 - Black Ops WW2

This entry was posted on December 18, 2017 by Guy Bowers.

PolderCon is an excellent Dutch wargames convention held every year in the city of Utrecht. So far, I've been invited every time to run a game... Read more

Prepping for the Analogue Hobbies Painting Challenge and PolderCon

This entry was posted on December 17, 2017 by Jasper Oorthuys.

Like Guy, I too have signed up for this year's Analogue Hobbies Painting Challenge. Guy has already explained how the Challenge works, so that saves me... Read more

Gearing up for the Analogue Painting Challenge

This entry was posted on December 14, 2017 by Guy Bowers.

It is almost time for the 8th Analog Painting Challenge. For those not familiar with the Challenge, the concept is simple: you publicly set yourself a goal... Read more

Savage Core

This entry was posted on December 8, 2017 by Guy Bowers.

Savage Core Author: Jobby and Steve Saler Publisher: Lucid Eye Publications Pages: 88-page softback System: Initiative-based with D10 Price: £12 Review by Rossco Watkins Savage... Read more

Unboxing The Battle of Berlin

This entry was posted on November 24, 2017 by Guy Bowers.

At Warfare 2017, I purchased the shiny new Warlord Games 'Battle for Berlin' boxed set. The Battle of Berlin boxed set. It literally gives you everything... Read more

The WS&S Rules Challenge

This entry was posted on November 16, 2017 by Guy Bowers.

In our current issue (WS&S 93), in Parting Shots, Mark Backhouse sets out our challenge to wargamers and to lay down the gauntlet for all... Read more

Guilty as charged

This entry was posted on November 13, 2017 by Guy Bowers.

I recently asked my boss Jasper for feedback on my blogs. He wittily retorted that he would be surprised if anyone could still follow my... Read more

New Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy Podcast

This entry was posted on November 6, 2017 by Guy Bowers.

We've done another podcast! This issue, we discuss the Great Wargaming Survey, the WS&S Rules Challenge and much much more! Read more

Clash of Eagles

This entry was posted on October 27, 2017 by Guy Bowers.

Clash of Eagles is the latest Napoleonic supplement for Black Powder. It covers Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812. Written by Adrian McWalter (who wrote... Read more

Making cars for Mad Maximilian

This entry was posted on October 12, 2017 by Guy Bowers.

Maximilian 1934 is the new 'car wars' game from Mana Press. Set in the 1930's, it imagines a world where cars duel each other with... Read more