
Join Andy and James as they finish an unfinishable board game and whine about it.
SPI’s The Campaign For North Africa is a comically complicated board game that feels like a practical joke. It was published in 1978, and to this day it remains unfinished. For some reason (perhaps masochism), Andy and James will be playing the 1,500 hour board game to completion - no matter the toll on their minds
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 84 | Founded | a year ago |
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The end is near. In an audio-issue filled episode, the guys commence Turn Six, with some unexpected last minute obstacles appearing for Andy, giving James an opportunity to (possibly) pull things around. Sales tomfoolery is afoot in the Mailbag, the ... more
The penultimate turn is over, and all tang stands between Andy and James and the full game is Turn Six. A very hard fought series of battle in the conclusion of the Land Movement leaves the theatre in an uncertain state, with both sides taking losses... more
This week a minor setback proves to be too much for James’ patience to take, as Andy makes impressive strides with the end of Turn Five on the horizon. The History Segment further sets the stage for the First World War and a Common Ground that comes ... more
The guys are back from the first WwaM Live Show at the UK Games Expo, and have returned to the eternal trenches of war. The final Op Stage of Turn Five is underway, with a very lopsided Air Phase due to inclement weather. The mailbag brings to mind A... more
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One might not think that a podcast about two guys playing an insanely complicated board game that entails almost more bookkeeping than actual play would be very entertaining. But listening to James and Andy journey through the deserts of their minds as they come to grips with the Herculean task they’ve set for themselves feels quite a bit like, well, hanging out with a couple of mates. Excited to listen for the next decade as this project trudges on! A great listen for wargamers and non-wargamer... more
As listeners we could really do with outsiders perspectives (Saranne and Jay) they would go into depths about the weather etc…
The first 17 episodes I would give 2 stars but the rest is great, if you want to start listening skip to episode 18 unless you want to hear them moaning about how horrible the game is, planning a new world order and advertising some weird drink. They actually start the game in like episode 18
I’m glad I randomly stumbled upon this podcast early. I look forward to being a part of this adventure (at least as an outsider)!
It is clear that Andy and James have been friends for a long time which helps to create an entertaining atmosphere. Learning the game history, the war it was based on, and how each session of theirs has gone would not be half as interesting, or even be worth immortalizing without the wit and banter each friend brings to the “game table.”
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Two longtime friends chronicle a famously unfinished WWII board game campaign, blending intricate tactical discussion with laid-back banter, pop-culture tangents, and listener mail. Episodes weave deep game-state analysis (movement, supply, weather, and rule quirks) with history notes and ongoing plans for live shows, creating a hybrid of strategy diary and conversational history lesson that appeals to both hardcore wargamers and casual listeners. A notable edge is the duo's self-aware humor and commitment to finishing a 1,500-hour project, which adds a sense of narrative momentum and community engagement as they iterate formats and tease future events.
Potential listeners may appreciate the blend of technical board-game critique, nerdy st... more
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