The Players' Aid

In a solemn episode Alexander and Grant pay tribute to the great Rodger MacGowan and discuss what they played in January 2025.Check out the YouTube Channel for much, much more.

The guys return with a run down of everything they played in December 2024, plus offer their experience and tips on teach GMT's COIN Game series. Check out the YouTube Channel for much, much more.

In this bonus episode Grant and Alexander discuss their trip to SDHistCon 2024. For more find The Players' Aid channel on YouTube or their blog via theplayersaid.com

As well as the usual recap of what the lads played in November we've also got a discussion on tactical war games - what are they are and which are some of Alexander and Grant's favourites?

A bit late this time, sorry! However, the guys are back with all the usual chat about what they played in September, what they planned to play in October and an entertaining conversation about all the great moments and stories that have been generated from their wargaming to date. For more find The Players' Aid channel on YouTube or their blog via theplayersaid.com

This month the chaps talk about what they played in August plus have a fascinating discussion about the books both inspired by and that inspire gaming. For more, check out the YouTube channel for more debriefs, unboxings and reviews.

This month the guys pick up from Grant's teaser car video on solitaire war games, plus a catch up on what they played in July.

Alexander and Grant talk about the games they played in June including Beware the Ides of March, Normandy '44, Rebel Fury and A Gest of Robin Hood. Plus this month we hear from the guys about games that give the most bang for their buck!

A little later than usual, Grant and Alexander discuss what they played in May and talk about games with a unique themes.

This month Alexander and Grant discuss everything they got up to in April (and a little bit of May), what they had planned for May, plus they run through the type of games they like to play when they're not playing war games. Check out the YouTube channel for more.

As well as their normal gaming discussion, this month Alexander and Grant pay tribute to Dean Essig.

In this special episode Grant and Alexander give us their top 10 war games from 2023.

This month Alexander and Grant discuss smaller war games, and small box war games, plus the usual rundown of everything they got up to in February including Dune War for Arrakis, Tanto Monta and Baptism by Fire.

This month Alexander and Grant chat through the games they've played, including their visit to David 'Undaunted' Thompson, and discuss the interesting topic of games with Hidden Information.

December's Monthly Debrief from Grant and Alexander, talking about what they got into that month and taking a longer look at the designs of Hermann Luttmann.

Alexander and Grant dig into what they've played in November 2023 and talk about Ameritrash style games. Still a few audio issues this episode but hopefully better than last time, apologies!

Alexander and Grant discuss what they were up to in October 2023, including demystifying the complex world of acronyms and jargon in the war game hobby. Apologies about the audio in this one, we've tried to clear it up as much as possible for the pod! (edit - second attempt at improving the audio 14 January version)

Another car recording from Alexander and Grant, where this time they discuss their favourite topics for war games.

Alexander and Grant look back across the year including Cons they've attended, places they've visited and highlights from their gaming year, plus a look ahead to what is coming up in 2024.

Coming to you with another car recording, Grant and Alexander talk about games that trigger a particular emotional reaction.

Alexander and Grant speak to Dan Leader of Noble Knight Games

Alexander and Grant review some absolute crackers for this Holiday Season! Listen and pass on to your nearest and dearest so they get you a gift you really want!

Monthly debrief from earlier in the month.

Our first ever audio episode, sure it's just audio ripped (and kindly edited) from our upcoming video but hopefully this gives podcast listeners something to get into. Also, this video hasn't shown up on the YT channel yet, so good for you with the exclusive audio premier!