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Snarling Badger Studios

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#41
Monday · 56 min
Space Marines are a Lie (Story vs. Rules)
Vince and Adam talk differences in game story versus game rules - and why Space Marines are a lie. Check out Snarling Badger Studios on our website: https://www.snarlingbadger.com/ Follow us on Bluesky: Snarling Badger Studios https://bsky.app/profile/snarlingbadgers.bsky.social Vince Venturella https://bsky.app/profile/warhammerweekly.bsky.social Tabletop Minions https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopminions.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: Snarling Badger Studios https://www.instagram.com/snarlingbadgers Vince Venturella https://www.instagram.com/vincentventurella Tabletop Minions https://www.instagram.com/tabletopminions
#40
August 10 · 1 hr 1 min
Gen Con 2026 - Still Not Great for Wargames
Vince and Adam talk about their time at Gen Con 2026 in Indianapolis. Check out Snarling Badger Studios on our website: https://www.snarlingbadger.com/ Follow us on Bluesky: Snarling Badger Studios https://bsky.app/profile/snarlingbadgers.bsky.social Vince Venturella https://bsky.app/profile/warhammerweekly.bsky.social Tabletop Minions https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopminions.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: Snarling Badger Studios https://www.instagram.com/snarlingbadgers Vince Venturella https://www.instagram.com/vincentventurella Tabletop Minions https://www.instagram.com/tabletopminions
#39
July 27 · 1 hr 7 min
Rules Complexity - How Much is Too Much?
Vince and Adam talk about rules complexity in your wargame - how much is too much? Check out Snarling Badger Studios on our website: https://www.snarlingbadger.com/ Follow us on Bluesky: Snarling Badger Studios https://bsky.app/profile/snarlingbadgers.bsky.social Vince Venturella https://bsky.app/profile/warhammerweekly.bsky.social Tabletop Minions https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopminions.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: Snarling Badger Studios https://www.instagram.com/snarlingbadgers Vince Venturella https://www.instagram.com/vincentventurella Tabletop Minions https://www.instagram.com/tabletopminions
#38
July 13 · 56 min
Do You Need Two Versions of Your Rules?
Vince and Adam talk about whether you need two versions of your rules for your wargame. Check out Snarling Badger Studios on our website: https://www.snarlingbadger.com/ Follow us on Bluesky: Snarling Badger Studios https://bsky.app/profile/snarlingbadgers.bsky.social Vince Venturella https://bsky.app/profile/warhammerweekly.bsky.social Tabletop Minions https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopminions.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: Snarling Badger Studios https://www.instagram.com/snarlingbadgers Vince Venturella https://www.instagram.com/vincentventurella Tabletop Minions https://www.instagram.com/tabletopminions
#37
June 29 · 1 hr 2 min
Miniatures Limit Design
Vince and Adam talk about how your game design can (and should) be constrained by miniatures. Check out Snarling Badger Studios on our website: https://www.snarlingbadger.com/ Follow us on Bluesky: Snarling Badger Studios https://bsky.app/profile/snarlingbadgers.bsky.social Vince Venturella https://bsky.app/profile/warhammerweekly.bsky.social Tabletop Minions https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopminions.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: Snarling Badger Studios https://www.instagram.com/snarlingbadgers Vince Venturella https://www.instagram.com/vincentventurella Tabletop Minions https://www.instagram.com/tabletopminions
#36
June 15 · 57 min
How Much RPG in Your Wargame?
Vince and Adam talk about how much role-playing is good to put in your wargaming rules. Check out Snarling Badger Studios on our website: https://www.snarlingbadger.com/ Follow us on Bluesky: Snarling Badger Studios https://bsky.app/profile/snarlingbadgers.bsky.social Vince Venturella https://bsky.app/profile/warhammerweekly.bsky.social Tabletop Minions https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopminions.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: Snarling Badger Studios https://www.instagram.com/snarlingbadgers Vince Venturella https://www.instagram.com/vincentventurella Tabletop Minions https://www.instagram.com/tabletopminions
#35
June 1 · 1 hr 7 min
About Repent! Ye Foolish Gods
Vince and Adam talk in depth about their new game - Repent! Ye Foolish Gods. Check out Snarling Badger Studios on our website: https://www.snarlingbadger.com/ Follow us on Bluesky: Snarling Badger Studios https://bsky.app/profile/snarlingbadgers.bsky.social Vince Venturella https://bsky.app/profile/warhammerweekly.bsky.social Tabletop Minions https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopminions.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: Snarling Badger Studios https://www.instagram.com/snarlingbadgers Vince Venturella https://www.instagram.com/vincentventurella Tabletop Minions https://www.instagram.com/tabletopminions
#34
May 18 · 1 hr 6 min
Exploring Dice Mechanics
Vince and Adam talk about how dice mechanics are used in tabletop wargames. Check out Snarling Badger Studios on our website: https://www.snarlingbadger.com/ Follow us on Bluesky: Snarling Badger Studios https://bsky.app/profile/snarlingbadgers.bsky.social Vince Venturella https://bsky.app/profile/warhammerweekly.bsky.social Tabletop Minions https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopminions.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: Snarling Badger Studios https://www.instagram.com/snarlingbadgers Vince Venturella https://www.instagram.com/vincentventurella Tabletop Minions https://www.instagram.com/tabletopminions
#33
May 4 · 1 hr 4 min
What Makes a Game Compelling?
Vince and Adam talk about the things that compel us to enjoy (or not enjoy) certain games. Check out Snarling Badger Studios on our website: https://www.snarlingbadger.com/ Follow us on Bluesky: Snarling Badger Studios https://bsky.app/profile/snarlingbadgers.bsky.social Vince Venturella https://bsky.app/profile/warhammerweekly.bsky.social Tabletop Minions https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopminions.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: Snarling Badger Studios https://www.instagram.com/snarlingbadgers Vince Venturella https://www.instagram.com/vincentventurella Tabletop Minions https://www.instagram.com/tabletopminions
#32
April 20 · 1 hr
Skirmish vs. Army Games
Vince and Adam talk about the benefits and issues with skirmish games versus army games. Check out Snarling Badger Studios on our website: https://www.snarlingbadger.com/ Follow us on Bluesky: Snarling Badger Studios https://bsky.app/profile/snarlingbadgers.bsky.social Vince Venturella https://bsky.app/profile/warhammerweekly.bsky.social Tabletop Minions https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopminions.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: Snarling Badger Studios https://www.instagram.com/snarlingbadgers Vince Venturella https://www.instagram.com/vincentventurella Tabletop Minions https://www.instagram.com/tabletopminions
#31
April 6 · 1 hr 31 min
Live Podcast at AdeptiCon 2026
Vince and Adam talk about game design and their new, upcoming game LIVE at AdeptiCon 2026. Check out Snarling Badger Studios on our website: https://www.snarlingbadger.com/ Follow us on Bluesky: Snarling Badger Studios https://bsky.app/profile/snarlingbadgers.bsky.social Vince Venturella https://bsky.app/profile/warhammerweekly.bsky.social Tabletop Minions https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopminions.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: Snarling Badger Studios https://www.instagram.com/snarlingbadgers Vince Venturella https://www.instagram.com/vincentventurella Tabletop Minions https://www.instagram.com/tabletopminions
#30
March 23 · 1 hr 2 min
Why Licensing Isn't a Great Idea
Vince and Adam talk about the pitfalls of licensing someone else's intellectual property for your game. Check out Snarling Badger Studios on our website: https://www.snarlingbadger.com/ Follow us on Bluesky: Snarling Badger Studios https://bsky.app/profile/snarlingbadgers.bsky.social Vince Venturella https://bsky.app/profile/warhammerweekly.bsky.social Tabletop Minions https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopminions.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: Snarling Badger Studios https://www.instagram.com/snarlingbadgers Vince Venturella https://www.instagram.com/vincentventurella Tabletop Minions https://www.instagram.com/tabletopminions
#29
March 9 · 1 hr 1 min
Sci-Fi vs. Fantasy vs. Modern
Vince and Adam talk about whether you should choose to make your game sci-fi, fantasy, or modern... and why. Check out Snarling Badger Studios on our website: https://www.snarlingbadger.com/ Follow us on Bluesky: Snarling Badger Studios https://bsky.app/profile/snarlingbadgers.bsky.social Vince Venturella https://bsky.app/profile/warhammerweekly.bsky.social Tabletop Minions https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopminions.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: Snarling Badger Studios https://www.instagram.com/snarlingbadgers Vince Venturella https://www.instagram.com/vincentventurella Tabletop Minions https://www.instagram.com/tabletopminions
#28
February 23 · 1 hr 6 min
The Evolution of Wargame Design over 40 Years
Vince and Adam talk about what the trends and changes in wargaming design since 1980. Check out Snarling Badger Studios on our website: https://www.snarlingbadger.com/ Follow us on Bluesky: Snarling Badger Studios https://bsky.app/profile/snarlingbadgers.bsky.social Vince Venturella https://bsky.app/profile/warhammerweekly.bsky.social Tabletop Minions https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopminions.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: Snarling Badger Studios https://www.instagram.com/snarlingbadgers Vince Venturella https://www.instagram.com/vincentventurella Tabletop Minions https://www.instagram.com/tabletopminions
#27
February 9 · 1 hr 1 min
The Nitty-Gritty of Getting It Done
Vince and Adam talk about what it takes to get your game design to the finish line. Check out Snarling Badger Studios on our website: https://www.snarlingbadger.com/ Follow us on Bluesky: Snarling Badger Studios https://bsky.app/profile/snarlingbadgers.bsky.social Vince Venturella https://bsky.app/profile/warhammerweekly.bsky.social Tabletop Minions https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopminions.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: Snarling Badger Studios https://www.instagram.com/snarlingbadgers Vince Venturella https://www.instagram.com/vincentventurella Tabletop Minions https://www.instagram.com/tabletopminions
#26
January 26 · 1 hr 3 min
Great Kits for Mini-Agnostic Games
Vince and Adam talk about great miniature kits that are great for miniature-agnostic games. Check out Snarling Badger Studios on our website: https://www.snarlingbadger.com/ Follow us on Bluesky: Snarling Badger Studios https://bsky.app/profile/snarlingbadgers.bsky.social Vince Venturella https://bsky.app/profile/warhammerweekly.bsky.social Tabletop Minions https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopminions.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: Snarling Badger Studios https://www.instagram.com/snarlingbadgers Vince Venturella https://www.instagram.com/vincentventurella Tabletop Minions https://www.instagram.com/tabletopminions
#25
January 12 · 1 hr 1 min
2026 New Year's Company Resolutions
Vince and Adam talk about what we'll change in Snarling Badger Studios in the upcoming year. Check out Snarling Badger Studios on our website: https://www.snarlingbadger.com/ Follow us on Bluesky: Snarling Badger Studios https://bsky.app/profile/snarlingbadgers.bsky.social Vince Venturella https://bsky.app/profile/warhammerweekly.bsky.social Tabletop Minions https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopminions.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: Snarling Badger Studios https://www.instagram.com/snarlingbadgers Vince Venturella https://www.instagram.com/vincentventurella Tabletop Minions https://www.instagram.com/tabletopminions
#24
Dec 29, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Psychographic Profiles in Wargaming
Vince and Adam talk about psychographic profiles in wargames: Timmy, Johnny, and Spike. Check out Snarling Badger Studios on our website: https://www.snarlingbadger.com/ Follow us on Bluesky: Snarling Badger Studios https://bsky.app/profile/snarlingbadgers.bsky.social Vince Venturella https://bsky.app/profile/warhammerweekly.bsky.social Tabletop Minions https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopminions.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: Snarling Badger Studios https://www.instagram.com/snarlingbadgers Vince Venturella https://www.instagram.com/vincentventurella Tabletop Minions https://www.instagram.com/tabletopminions
#23
Dec 15, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
The Myth of Balance in Wargaming
Vince and Adam talk about balance in wargames. Check out Snarling Badger Studios on our website: https://www.snarlingbadger.com/ Follow us on Bluesky: Snarling Badger Studios https://bsky.app/profile/snarlingbadgers.bsky.social Vince Venturella https://bsky.app/profile/warhammerweekly.bsky.social Tabletop Minions https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopminions.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: Snarling Badger Studios https://www.instagram.com/snarlingbadgers Vince Venturella https://www.instagram.com/vincentventurella Tabletop Minions https://www.instagram.com/tabletopminions
#22
Dec 1, 2025 · 59 min
Campaign Systems in Wargames
Vince and Adam talk about campaign systems in wargames. Check out Snarling Badger Studios on our website: https://www.snarlingbadger.com/ Follow us on Bluesky: Snarling Badger Studios https://bsky.app/profile/snarlingbadgers.bsky.social Vince Venturella https://bsky.app/profile/warhammerweekly.bsky.social Tabletop Minions https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopminions.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: Snarling Badger Studios https://www.instagram.com/snarlingbadgers Vince Venturella https://www.instagram.com/vincentventurella Tabletop Minions https://www.instagram.com/tabletopminions

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