Podcast

The SNARLcast

Games, Leisure

About Indie Wargames and Their Design

Games chart
#81
Episodes
46
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
1 hr 3 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
1 day ago

Episodes

46 episodes, newest first

  1. Board Games vs. Wargames

    Episode 46

    Show notes

    Vince and Adam talk about the blurred lines between board gaming and wargaming.

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    1 hr 3 min

  2. Aspiration in Wargaming

    Episode 45

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    Vince and Adam talk about how to direct your players' aspiration in wargaming.

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    58 min

  3. What's In SNARL 2026?

    Episode 44

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    Vince and Adam talk about the microgame and the expansions that will be in the upcoming SNARL 2026.

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    1 hr 1 min

  4. Interview with Matt Ross from Smash Bash and Sun Rot

    Episode 43

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    Vince and Adam talk with Matt Ross about Sun Rot and Smashbash.org

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    1 hr 15 min

  5. Skill Tests in Wargames

    Episode 42

    Show notes

    Vince and Adam talk about skill tests in wargames - what they are, and what they're for.

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    1 hr 1 min

  6. Space Marines are a Lie (Story vs. Rules)

    Episode 41

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    Vince and Adam talk differences in game story versus game rules - and why Space Marines are a lie.

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    57 min

  7. Gen Con 2026 - Still Not Great for Wargames

    Episode 40

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    Vince and Adam talk about their time at Gen Con 2026 in Indianapolis.

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    1 hr 1 min

  8. Rules Complexity - How Much is Too Much?

    Episode 39

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    Vince and Adam talk about rules complexity in your wargame - how much is too much?

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    1 hr 8 min

  9. Do You Need Two Versions of Your Rules?

    Episode 38

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    Vince and Adam talk about whether you need two versions of your rules for your wargame.

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    56 min

  10. Miniatures Limit Design

    Episode 37

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    Vince and Adam talk about how your game design can (and should) be constrained by miniatures.

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    1 hr 3 min

  11. How Much RPG in Your Wargame?

    Episode 36

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    Vince and Adam talk about how much role-playing is good to put in your wargaming rules.

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    58 min

  12. About Repent! Ye Foolish Gods

    Episode 35

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    Vince and Adam talk in depth about their new game - Repent! Ye Foolish Gods.

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    1 hr 7 min

  13. Exploring Dice Mechanics

    Episode 34

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    Vince and Adam talk about how dice mechanics are used in tabletop wargames.

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    1 hr 7 min

  14. What Makes a Game Compelling?

    Episode 33

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    Vince and Adam talk about the things that compel us to enjoy (or not enjoy) certain games.

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    1 hr 4 min

  15. Skirmish vs. Army Games

    Episode 32

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    Vince and Adam talk about the benefits and issues with skirmish games versus army games.

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    1 hr

  16. Live Podcast at AdeptiCon 2026

    Episode 31

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    Vince and Adam talk about game design and their new, upcoming game LIVE at AdeptiCon 2026.

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    1 hr 32 min

  17. Why Licensing Isn't a Great Idea

    Episode 30

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    Vince and Adam talk about the pitfalls of licensing someone else's intellectual property for your game.

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    1 hr 3 min

  18. Sci-Fi vs. Fantasy vs. Modern

    Episode 29

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    Vince and Adam talk about whether you should choose to make your game sci-fi, fantasy, or modern... and why.

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    1 hr 2 min

  19. The Evolution of Wargame Design over 40 Years

    Episode 28

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    Vince and Adam talk about what the trends and changes in wargaming design since 1980.

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    1 hr 6 min

  20. The Nitty-Gritty of Getting It Done

    Episode 27

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    Vince and Adam talk about what it takes to get your game design to the finish line.

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    1 hr 1 min

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