Category: Games

Council of Five Nations 2016: Wargaming Recon #169

Mike Paine and Jonathan discuss the Council of Five Nations.  This three-day tabletop convention is one of Mike’s favorites. Council of Five Nations XXXIX (2016) Details Was September 23-26, 2016 at the Proctors Theatre & Conference Center in Schenectady, New York. Pre-registration cost-$30 Registation at the door-$37 Additional fees covered participating in… Read More»

Hobby Bunker Game Day 2016: Wargaming Recon #168

The Hobby Bunker Game Day 2016 was held Saturday August 27, 2016 from 10am-10pm EST at the Hobby Bunker in Malden, Massachusetts. Jonathan is joined by new co-host and amazing GM Mike Paine to give their take on the day of gaming while they share a few stories of their tabletop adventures. The… Read More»

10 Years of Wargaming Recon – Wargaming Recon #165

Discover listener’s favorite episodes of Wargaming Recon.  Jonathan shares his fondest memories and reveals a humbling announcement about the show in this special 10th anniversary episode. The longest-running tabletop wargaming podcast on the planet   Through his research Neil discovered the 3 longest-running shows are Drop Pod Cast, his Meeples &… Read More»

5 Tips for Hiring a Miniatures Painter – Wargaming Recon #164

Reasons Why You’d Hire a Minis Painter. Are you unhappy with the way you paint or think you’re a bad painter? Don’t have the time to paint your models? Want to focus on other aspects of the hobby? You could be helping a friend out with their new venture. Maybe… Read More»

Pokemon Go – Wargaming Recon #163

Pokemon GO is the hottest game to hit your smartphone this summer.  Learn more about the players you see walking around with their noses in their phones.  You may be surprised by some of the game’s benefits.