In this episode, I continue my series about getting started in Miniature Wargaming, by looking at hybrid games – games that use Miniatures but which may not be considered to be fully fledged wargames. My review this time is of the Skirmish Wargame Patrol: WWII , from Pacific Sky Games. This is a game which allows you to recreate the day-to-day activities of a World War II Infantry squad in a campaign setting All this, plus the usual discussion of news items, games, rules and miniatures – plus so...
Jul 21, 2008•1 hr 38 min
In this edition of the show, I start a new series about getting started in Miniature Wargaming, and look at some of the questions you might ask before embarking in the hobby. I briefly discuss the ethics of gaming certain conflicts, and there is the usual chat about games, rules and miniatures that I’ve been playing with, reading and painting over the past few weeks. My review this time is of the boardgame Duel in the Dark – a game which recreates the British night bombing campaign of 1943 over ...
Jul 06, 2008•1 hr 55 min
The recent half term holiday has seen two gaming shows in the UK – Partizan and UK Games Expo. In this episode, I talk about the games and the new releases I saw at Partizan, and then take an in-depth look at the UK Games Expo – including several interviews with designers of new games released at the show. Finally, I announce the winner of the Polemos Napoleonic competition. 00:00 – Intro 02:50 – Partizan Wargames Show 14:55 – Polemos Competition Result 17:35 – UK Games Expo 21:30 – Interview wi...
Jun 05, 2008•1 hr 39 min
In this show, I chat about various games I’ve been playing over the past few weeks, things that have caught my interest, plus I review two card games. Subjects and games covered include 15mm Modern figures, Gaming on VASSAL, Sharp Practice, Impetus, Last Night On Earth: Growing Hunger, Unspeakable Words and Mausen. Enjoy the Show! 00:00 - Intro 06:00 – 15mm Modern Figures 10:30 – Gaming Talk – VASSAL, Sharp Practice, Impetus and Last Night On Earth – Growing Hunger 33:45 – Competition 36:30 – Ga...
May 24, 2008•1 hr 1 min
In this part of the show I take an in-depth look at the strategy boardgame Shogun , in which players take the role of one of several Daimyo seeking ultimate power in Sengoku period Japan. Following on from this, I review the scenario book “Day of the Ranger? from Ambush Alley Games, which allows you to take part in various events surrounding Task Force Ranger in Mogadishu in 1993. As well as reviewing the scenario book, I also discuss what other resources you might want to have a look at for thi...
May 09, 2008•1 hr 18 min
Episode 32 of ‘Meeples & Miniatures’ is now available for download. Actually, Part 1 of the show is now available. I’ve recorded lots of material for this show, so much so that I’ve had to split the show into two parts. In Part 1 (available now) I chat about the recent Society of Ancients Battle Day, and some of my preparations leading up to it. I also talk about my current search for a set of rules to game Ancients with, which includes a mini-review of ‘Field of Glory’ and my initial though...
May 06, 2008•1 hr 8 min
In this show, I take a look into the world of Napoleonic wargaming, as I review the Polemos Napoleonic rules, written by Chris Grice and published by Baccus. In addition, I review the Range of Baccus 6mm Napoleonic figures, and also discuss what commercial terrain is available for gaming this period in 6mm. Finally, there is a new prize competition to enter, in which you can win a copy of the Polemos Napoleonic rules. 00:00 Intro 02:45 – Rumblings: Gaming news 10:55 – Rules Review: Polemos Napol...
Mar 30, 2008•1 hr 26 min
In this episode, I mainly discuss my recent trip to the Hammerhead games show - including an overview of the Command Horizon ruleset. For my review this time, I'm looking at the Dr Who Micro-universe CMG. Finally, I discuss my initial thoughts on painting 6mm figures, along with paint and brushes. Show Notes: 04.45 - Rumblings: Gaming news 18.35 - Hammerhead Report 35.10 - Review: Dr Who Micro-universe 46.55 - Painting: Musings about painting 6mm figures, paint and brushes. 55.25 - Closing comme...
Feb 29, 2008•58 min
The latest episode of Meeples & Miniatures is now available for download. In this show, I look at the new expansion for Battlelore – Scottish Wars. I also review the boardgame Ca$h & Gun$ and it’s first expansion Yakuzas.
Feb 09, 2008•52 min
This show has a distinctly wargaming flavour to it, as I concentrate on wargaming rules reviews and chatting about miniatures. In particular, I’m looking at skirmish gaming in large scale – 40mm to be exact – and specifically gaming in the late 18th and early 19th Century, incorporating the American War of Independence, the French Indian War and the Napoleonic War. I review the rules Black Powder Battles in depth, plus I look at some other, free (or at least very cheap), skirmish rules that you ...
Jan 31, 2008•57 min
This show is a bit of a compromise, as I’ve been struggling for time in the past week or so to finish editing my reviews (serves me right for babbling on so much!) and if I was to wait until all the material I’ve recorded for this show has been edited, it would be another week before the podcast would be out. Therefore, I’ve decided to produce a show with the material I’ve got so far. This means that this show is somewhat lite on wargaming content, as the main material I have left out are the ru...
Jan 24, 2008•50 min
Episode 26 of ‘Meeples & Miniatures’ – the podcast about Miniature Wargaming and Strategy Boardgames – is now available for download. This show is my ‘Game Review Of 2007’, in which I discuss my favourite Boardgames, Wargames and Figure ranges of last year. I also look forward to 2008, and talk about a slight change in direction for the podcast.
Jan 10, 2008•51 min
In this show, I present the second part of an interview that I recently recorded with Kev & Sally White of Hasslefree Miniatures. I also announce the results of a couple of competitions. Enjoy the show! Show Timings 00:00 - Intro 03:35 - Rumblings 07:35 - Interview with Hasslefree Miniatures - Part II 54:16 - Competition Results 60:21 – Closing comments
Dec 16, 2007•1 hr 3 min
In this show, I present the first part on an interview that I recently recorded with Kev & Sally White of Hasslefree Miniatures. In this part of the interview, we chat about Kev’s sculpting background, how Hasslefree got started, the ‘Hasslefree philosophy’ and White Metal. I also do a ‘mini review’ of Litko Areosystems gaming tokens. Show Timings 00:00 - Intro 04:27 - Rumblings – Chat about recent gaming (Commands & Colors: Ancients, Schotten Totten, FFG 'Dust', Chain Reaction 2, Revell...
Dec 01, 2007•1 hr 12 min
In this episode I review the boardgames ‘Kingdoms’ and ‘Space Hulk’, launch the Meeples & Miniatures Guild at BoardGameGeek and there are details of 2 competitions, plus the results of the Six Gun Sound competition. 00:00 - Intro 05:45 - Rumblings – Chat about recent gaming 10:30 - Boardgame Ballyhoo: Reiner Knizia's Kingdoms 21:25 - Competition – SGSBOG rules 23:30 - Boardgame Ballyhoo: Space Hulk 53:20 – Feedback 60:00 – Closing comments Enjoy the show!...
Nov 18, 2007•1 hr 1 min
In this show, I chat about the games I played on Halloween, and a couple of other games that have caught my eye. I review the games: Doctor Who Uno BGFW Scenario & Terrain Packs Songs of Blades and Heroes and I look at gaming with plastic & paper miniatures. Finally, there is some listener feedback. Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 01:45 - Rumblings – Scimitar Gaming Group @ Halloween 11:19 - Boardgame Ballyhoo: Doctor Who Uno, Battleground Fantasy Warfare Scenario and Terrain Packs 28:17 - Rul...
Nov 05, 2007•1 hr 15 min
In this episode. I review the games 'Last Night on Earth' and 'Six Gun Sound, Blaze of Glory'. I also look at the HLBS Old West range of miniatures. As well as this, I chat about some recent games that I've played and bought, respond to some listener feedback and annouce the winner of the THW 5150 competition. Hope you enjoy the show! 00:00 - Intro 02:22 - Rumblings: I chat about some of the latest Wargames magazines, talk about some new wargames rules I've bought, give a couple of ideas of game...
Oct 22, 2007•1 hr 12 min
A slightly earlier publishing of this show, as the end of the week is very busy. In today's show, I interview Andy & Wendy Cooper of West Wind Productions. We chat about Andy's background, his time with Old Glory, how West Wind came about and the latest figure ranges - including "Secrets of the Third Reich" and the all new "Samurai" range! I hope that you enjoy the show.
Oct 02, 2007•1 hr 1 min
Unfortunately, there will no Meeples & Miniatures episode this weekend. My Father-in-law, Peter Charles Langley, died yesterday (21st September) after a short illness. His passing leaves a huge hole in our lives, and we will missing him terribily.
Sep 22, 2007•1 min
A longer show in store this time, as I look back at 'The Other Partizan' wargames show from 2nd September 2007, and review some boardgames and wargames rules. As part of the coverage of the Partizan show, I recorded several interviews, which are in the show. These include: The Honourable Lead Boiler Suit Company Bolt Action Miniatures Graven Images Henry Hyde, editor of Battlegames magazine. The Boardgame review this month looks at the new expansions for the ‘Battlelore’ game; 'Goblin Marauders'...
Sep 09, 2007•1 hr 28 min
In this show, I interview Peter Berry of Baccus Miniatures. We chat about the history of the company and their various rules and figure ranges, including Polymos and Command Horizons. 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Rumblings - online gaming and my top 5 games of 2006 10:49 - Competition. Win a copy of 'Warrior Heroes' by Two Hour Wargames - reviewed in episode #17. 14:53 - Interview. I chat with Peter Berry of Baccus Miniatures. 55:39 - Feedback. A new section - listener email 62:00 - Closing comments An...
Aug 24, 2007•1 hr 4 min
In this show, I review the new expansions for Battlelore, the wargames rules 'Warrior Heroes' from Two Hour Wargames and the Vendel Miniatures fantasy range. Plus, I give details of the first Meeples & Miniatures prize competition. Enjoy the show!
Aug 12, 2007•1 hr 2 min
In this show, I discuss my visit to Manorcon - where I played Colosseum and Fire & Axe: A Viking Saga for the first time. I then review the Sci-Fi gang combat game 'Combat Zone', and also look at the figures produced by eM-4 Miniatures. 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Rumblings. 08:39 - Boardgame Ballyhoo. An overview of the boardgames 'Colosseum' and 'Fire & Axe: A Viking Saga'. 27:02 - Rules Ruminations. I review 'Combat Zone' by eM-4 Miniatures. 42:47 - Miniatures Musings. I take a look at the ...
Jul 27, 2007•53 min
In this show I have a theme of Ancient Rome, or more accurately the Roman Arena. I review the boardgame 'Ave Caesar' - a game about chariot racing and the miniatures game 'Red Sand, Blue Sky', which is about Gladatorial combat. Following this, I take a brief look at what figures are available for gaming Gladiators. Enjoy the show! Follow this link for the show notes: www.meeplesandminiatures.co.uk...
Jul 17, 2007•1 hr 8 min
A shorter show this week, to get me back onto my normal release schedule. In this show, I review the games 'Pylos' and 'Wings Over Suez', and give some thoughts on Vapour Trails model aircraft. I also issue a challenge to play me at Kreta and Samurai online using the MaBi Web website. Enjoy the show! Neil.
Jun 30, 2007•30 min
Well, the Meeples & Miniatures podcast has entered it’s teenage years. In show 13, I talk about my recent visits to two gaming shows: Partizan, and UK Games Expo 2007. Partizan is a miniature wargaming show, whilst UK Games Expo is more of a US style gaming convention. Foloowing on from that, I review the card game ‘Symbotica’, by Andrew Sage, which was released at UK Games Expo and finish with a review of ‘Chain Reaction 2’ from two Hour Wargames. Enjoy the show! Neil. The Show : 00:00 - In...
Jun 23, 2007•1 hr 3 min
This show has a distinctly Medieval feel to it, as I review the contents of "Battllore: Call to Arms", look at the card game "Havoc: The Hundred Years War" and then review the miniatures rules "Vabguard, Men-At-Arms" in depth. Finally, a look at the figure range that accompanies the Vanguard rules. I hope that you enjoy the show! 00:00 Intro 03:50 Rumblings - Battlelore: Call to Arms 15:25 Boardgame Ballyhoo - Havoc: The Hundred Years War 26:20 Rules Ruminations - Vanguard: Men At Arms 50:10 Mus...
Jun 01, 2007•1 hr 2 min
Since I've now reached show #11, I thought that I'd better introduce a little more order into the show. Therefore, I have now divided the show into several sections: Rumblings - I discuss anything that has recently caught my attention in the world of boardgames and miniature wargames. Boardgame Ballyhoo - I review a boardgame that I have recently played Wargames Rules Ruminations - I review one or more sets of rules for wargaming with miniatures. This is usually themed for a particular period/ge...
May 20, 2007•1 hr 7 min
In this show, I look at the wide range of wargaming magazines that are available both in print and online. This includes the likes of Wargames Illustrated, Wargames Journal, Fictional Reality, Harbinger and many more. I hope that you enjoy the show. Regards Neil.
May 04, 2007•46 min
This episode is a 'Zombie Special', in which I discuss various games from the 'Zombie' genre, which seems to be very popular at the moment. I review Zombietown from Twilight Creations, Zombie Plague from Fortress Figures and All Things Zombie from Two Hour Wargames. I also review some of my favourite miniatures for using with Zombie games. For a complete list of the manufacturers websites, plus pictures of the figures discussed in the show, please visit the Meeples & Miniatures website. I ho...
Apr 20, 2007•36 min
