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Join Andy and James as they play an unfinishable board game to completion, or die trying.
From the first 14 episodes figuring out how to play, followed by their near 100-episode practice run of 6 Turns, the guys are eyeing up the full 111-Turn game that will take them maybe the rest of their mortal lives. With weekly doses of game recap, listener mail, Andy's History Corner and tangent-friendly "Common Ground" segments, this playthrough is only achievable for the Subtle, Humble and Brave.
SPI's The Campaign For North Africa is a comically complicated board game that feels like a practical joke. Published in 1978, with no evidenced completions of the 111-Turn game, this is a behemoth board game like no other.
Learning the ropes - Ep 1 - 14
Practice Turn One - Ep 15 - 37
Practice Turns Two to Six - Ep 38 - Ep 87
Hiatus - Ep 88 - Ep 99
Full Campaign for North Africa = Ep 100 - Heat death of the universe
Email: [email protected]
Website: WarWithAMate.co.uk
Instagram: WarWithAMate
Lizenz: War With A Mate 2025
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Episode 100, Part Two: The Elephant
A plan two years in the making and decades to come; Andy and James have started playing The Campaign For North Africa and will do so until it’s done. A look ahead at the years to come, with all the bells and …
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A plan two years in the making and decades to come; Andy and James have started playing The Campaign For North Africa and will do so until it’s done. A look ahead at the years to come, with all the bells and whistles of a classic WwaM episode. Buckle up, it’s going to be a long ride.
Episode 100, Part One: The Livestream
Listen along to the Livestream audio of the guys getting giddy and carried away while finally commencing The Campaign For North Africa, with the first dice roll taking place determining the weather! A second …
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Listen along to the Livestream audio of the guys getting giddy and carried away while finally commencing The Campaign For North Africa, with the first dice roll taking place determining the weather! A second special, in more typical podcast form to follow soon.
Livestream in all it’s video glory can be found at https://www.youtube.com/live/c5V_7MseTgo?is=Qpb4ZxMP3r0Q4qtk
The guys are taking part in Movember this year and you can support them at https://movember.com/m/15500393?mc=1
Episode 99: Pilot
Join Andy & James as they recap and re-introduce the premise of War With A Mate, the last two years, and what to expect for the coming 20-30 years of playing SPI’s Campaign For North Africa every week until completion.
Episode 98: One Last Hurrah
Taking the day off from their day jobs, Andy and James have dedicated a very long stint to their final stretch of preparation for the full playthrough of the Campaign For North Africa. The Mailbag encourages …
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Taking the day off from their day jobs, Andy and James have dedicated a very long stint to their final stretch of preparation for the full playthrough of the Campaign For North Africa. The Mailbag encourages the guys to travel to North Africa, Andy’s History Corner finally reaches the commencement of World War Two, and Common Ground picks apart the fabric of a podcast - Sound. The last stretch is upon us.
Episode 97: Get This Man Some Air!
The last of the three major rule sections are recapped by the guys today as they hurtle towards the start of the full game. A very ill Andy powers through the History Corner which sees out the final outing of …
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The last of the three major rule sections are recapped by the guys today as they hurtle towards the start of the full game. A very ill Andy powers through the History Corner which sees out the final outing of everyone’s favourite secret-treaty league, the Mailbag showcases all the ways to procrastinate and distract using WwaM and Andy loses his goddamn mind in a Common Ground that ties together this week’s meal-centric episode…nicely?
Episode 96: Show Me The Money!
It’s all pounds, shilling and pence this week at War With A Mate, as the guys cover a lot of big money topics in both Andy’s History Corner and Common Ground. The game recap tackles the combat section of the …
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It’s all pounds, shilling and pence this week at War With A Mate, as the guys cover a lot of big money topics in both Andy’s History Corner and Common Ground. The game recap tackles the combat section of the rules which is refreshingly unproblematic and the Audio Mailbag makes its Sophomoric appearance with Rick.
For those who enjoy board games and good causes, we highly recommend checking out The Spiel Foundation, maintained by swell people like Rick.
Episode 95: He’s Obsessed With Wheat, Right?
The guys reflect on an out-of-the-ordinary week for their hijinx, and recap their play of Pandemic; a game they swore to god is easy. The Mailbag exhibits some unexpected record keeping, Andy’s History Corner …
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The guys reflect on an out-of-the-ordinary week for their hijinx, and recap their play of Pandemic; a game they swore to god is easy. The Mailbag exhibits some unexpected record keeping, Andy’s History Corner reminisces on some strange agricultural choices and Common Ground sees the guys try to let go of the past. I DON’T LIKE THE BEETLES.
Episode 94: The Siren Song Of The Secret Treaty
Why did they have to make palm oil so tasty? The guys have been working hard on the logistics of showing off their many spreadsheets to everyone come the full game. The mailbag covers some long awaited “hate” …
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Why did they have to make palm oil so tasty? The guys have been working hard on the logistics of showing off their many spreadsheets to everyone come the full game. The mailbag covers some long awaited “hate” mail, Andy’s History Corner covers the British Empire post-Great War and this week’s Common Ground pries open the truth about lying morally.
Episode 93: I’ll Do Another Fake Newspaper I Swear To God
The spreadsheets are looking nice and well-formed following some hefty prep work, and the guys relax after such prep with a quick and friendly “game” on-mic. The Mailbag looks at the origin of Andy and James as …
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The spreadsheets are looking nice and well-formed following some hefty prep work, and the guys relax after such prep with a quick and friendly “game” on-mic. The Mailbag looks at the origin of Andy and James as friends, Andy’s History Corner unveils a super overt smear campaign and Common Ground asks that we call a spade a spade.
Announcement is now up for the grand beginning of the full game in all its glory, via a live-streamed Episode 100: https://youtu.be/Jy61r6e1YSw?is=IeRm4tVjxJVUffFv
Episode 92: Norse Game, Prompts Lame and Fame Shame
The guys delve into this chapter of the hiatus with a bit of Viking adventure; which in this context means playing a board game of Viking origin. Alongside setting the no-AI expectations of WwaM’s journey, Andy …
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The guys delve into this chapter of the hiatus with a bit of Viking adventure; which in this context means playing a board game of Viking origin. Alongside setting the no-AI expectations of WwaM’s journey, Andy & James cover some vows and animals in the Mailbag, Andy’s History Corner sees the end of the First World War and Common Ground tweaks a previous agreement, because we’re obligated to do so.
Episode 91: Government Bread
The guys have taken it back to basics and have been revisiting the entirety of the rulebook to familiarise themselves in any gaps in knowledge, and this (coupled with hot weather and lack of sleep) has resulted …
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The guys have taken it back to basics and have been revisiting the entirety of the rulebook to familiarise themselves in any gaps in knowledge, and this (coupled with hot weather and lack of sleep) has resulted in delirium. This week’s Mailbag teaches us all about teaching, Andy’s History Corner sees some corner-cutting to keep British bellies full, and Common Ground tells us that our time isn’t all that unique - except it is.
Episode 90: Father Figure (w/KamSandwich)
What’s a Campaign For North Africa without friends to share it with? The guys are joined by Kam to review their dastardly Six-Turn practice run, and uncover CFNA’s higher difficulty setting, as well as the …
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What’s a Campaign For North Africa without friends to share it with? The guys are joined by Kam to review their dastardly Six-Turn practice run, and uncover CFNA’s higher difficulty setting, as well as the larger game group that could have been, other awful board games and the concoction of a gaming challenge to rival the War With A Mate quest in scale of hardship.
Episode 89: Singular And One Of A Kind
The guys have taken it back to Medieval France, spending this week playing Carcassonne and setting in motion some prep for the full game playthrough. This week’s episode sees a Mailbag that gives Andy and James …
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The guys have taken it back to Medieval France, spending this week playing Carcassonne and setting in motion some prep for the full game playthrough. This week’s episode sees a Mailbag that gives Andy and James each a silhouette, Andy’s History Corner takes a look at Britain’s recruitment during WWI, and the guys get giddy in one of the most Common Ground-y, Common Ground segments to date.
Episode 88: En Passant
Here we are in the hiatus between practice game and full game. The guys have kept themselves busy with some chess this week, and are here to announce when the full game will begin. The Mailbag, Andy’s History …
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Here we are in the hiatus between practice game and full game. The guys have kept themselves busy with some chess this week, and are here to announce when the full game will begin. The Mailbag, Andy’s History Corner and Common Ground all return, touching on how they feel about the full game approaching, devastating Italian circumstances leading to WWII, and a blast from the past in a heel-turn from Andy’s Common Ground.
Episode 87: That Takes The Biscuit
It’s over. The victor declared, and the Six-Turn practice scenario finally concluded after 22 long months. Join Andy and James as they wrap up the decidedly odd conclusive session of play, voyage out to collect …
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It’s over. The victor declared, and the Six-Turn practice scenario finally concluded after 22 long months. Join Andy and James as they wrap up the decidedly odd conclusive session of play, voyage out to collect the prize, and have an overdue confrontation with a guest on the sofa.
Episode 86: Decimation
The last flights of the practice run have been flown, and James’ final movement takes place. All eyes are on Bardia, and it’s a mad rush to see who will be left standing along the North African coastline. This …
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The last flights of the practice run have been flown, and James’ final movement takes place. All eyes are on Bardia, and it’s a mad rush to see who will be left standing along the North African coastline. This week, Andy’s History Corner covers simply the worst boss, and Common Ground helps us all ensure those at the top remain subtle and humble. The end is in sight.
Episode 85: Bardia
The final push has begun. Op Stage Two of Turn Six draws to a close as Andy makes a devastating push, taking the fight exactly where it needs to be; Bardia. James’ units flounder in attempts at defence, but not …
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The final push has begun. Op Stage Two of Turn Six draws to a close as Andy makes a devastating push, taking the fight exactly where it needs to be; Bardia. James’ units flounder in attempts at defence, but not all hope is lost for the Axis forces. It’s all to play for, in such little time. This week’s Mailbag sees an original story realised, Andy’s History Corner gives some high-altitude, high-octane action and Common Ground brings Andy and James back to where it all began.
Episode 84: Andrew’s Choice
The Second Op Stage of Turn Six has unleashed Andy’s fury, laying waste to more of James’ forces and leaving the future of Bardia, Tobruk, and vast stretches of desert up in the air - with only one decision to …
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The Second Op Stage of Turn Six has unleashed Andy’s fury, laying waste to more of James’ forces and leaving the future of Bardia, Tobruk, and vast stretches of desert up in the air - with only one decision to decide where the final stretch plays out. Andy’s History Corner sees out the end of the Ottoman Empire, and Common Ground really moves the goalposts.
Email: [email protected]
Website: WarWithAMate.co.uk
Instagram: WarWithAMate
Episode 83: The Great Game, The Beautiful Game
Op Stage One is over, and the guys have been caught unawares by the outcomes - who’d have thought it? It’s all turned on its head, and the end of the turn is looking as uncertain as ever. This week’s History …
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Op Stage One is over, and the guys have been caught unawares by the outcomes - who’d have thought it? It’s all turned on its head, and the end of the turn is looking as uncertain as ever. This week’s History Segment shows that the British Empire doesn’t understand what loneliness is, the Mailbag takes to the skies and Common Ground teaches the world a lesson in what REAL sportsmanship is.
Episode 82: If It’s The Last Thing I Do
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 …
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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 History Segment touches on surprisingly positive British decisions and Common Ground has everyone feeling a little boxed in.
Episode 81: Last Chance Saloon
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 …
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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 tactically and psychologically. The Mailbag unravels some questionable purchases, the History Segment reveals a fatal flaw in naval development and the guys accidentally stumble across the most wholesome Common Ground to date.
Episode 80: All The Rage
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 …
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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 with a lot of baggage, all to be enjoyed in this discontent-filled content!
Episode 79: Backing Track
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 …
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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 Andy & James’ other boardgame exploits, the History Segment sees an escalating situation for the Ottoman Empire and Common Ground really challenges the way we go from Map A to Map B. Sorry about the noise!
Episode 78: The 13th Month
Twins, crab and a lion, maybe? Speaking of written in the stars, the trucks are delivering resources because it’s a truck day! Little in terms of action from the guys today, but plenty in terms of mailbags …
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Twins, crab and a lion, maybe? Speaking of written in the stars, the trucks are delivering resources because it’s a truck day! Little in terms of action from the guys today, but plenty in terms of mailbags addressing previous Common Ground, a History Segment that is bursting at the STEAMS and propositions of showing what the very best of us can look like - at our worst.
Episode 77: The Lamps Are Going Out
The conflict is truly heating up as James suffers a heavy assault under Andy’s advance West; what’s new there? With only one Op Stage left of the penultimate Turn, the losses feel very real on both sides …
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The conflict is truly heating up as James suffers a heavy assault under Andy’s advance West; what’s new there? With only one Op Stage left of the penultimate Turn, the losses feel very real on both sides. Obliteration of the game forces is gently countered by a mailbag welfare check for the guys, a History Segment about a very well known Duke, and a frightfully dangerous Common Ground. Different strokes, and all that!
Episode 76: Lies I Tell My Parents
Hellfire has rained down upon the central column of the map, as the guys let loose their airforces, with the dice coming along with some real vigour today! A Mailbag that brings comparisons to war and …
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Hellfire has rained down upon the central column of the map, as the guys let loose their airforces, with the dice coming along with some real vigour today! A Mailbag that brings comparisons to war and Ghostbusters, a History Segment that concludes the Italo-Turkish War and a Common Ground that can only be resolved with a little bit of roleplay.
Episode 75: In Case Of Emergency
What is going on at the airfields? What is going on with charity? What is going on with fruit? The guys are abuzz with questions they aren’t entirely capable of answering, but James demands answers from Andy …
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What is going on at the airfields? What is going on with charity? What is going on with fruit? The guys are abuzz with questions they aren’t entirely capable of answering, but James demands answers from Andy following a sly and familiar tactical move emerging on the front lines, as the movement and truck segments of Turn Five, Op Stage One is wrapped up and sets the stage for the fleshy underbelly of Op Stage Two.
Episode 74: A Tale Of Two Buenos
It was the best of times, it is the worse of times. The source and solution of the Buenos are tackled in this airborne episode of War With A Mate. With the guys resolving the first air phase of Turn Five …
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It was the best of times, it is the worse of times. The source and solution of the Buenos are tackled in this airborne episode of War With A Mate. With the guys resolving the first air phase of Turn Five, looking to the progenitor of bombing runs in the history segment, and taking criticism of “helpful” suggestions into the stratosphere in this week’s Common Ground. This is most certainly for you.
Episode 73: Reading Out Loud
Following their return from the War With A Mate company retreat, Andy and James embark on the beginning of Turn Five. There’s no holding back this Air Phase, and with their well supplied positions there’s no …
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Following their return from the War With A Mate company retreat, Andy and James embark on the beginning of Turn Five. There’s no holding back this Air Phase, and with their well supplied positions there’s no need to! The Ottoman Empire, Oceania and medical sciences all appear as guests on an episode to be remembered.
Episode 72: The War Room, Part 2 - Rules Of Enragement
With two-thirds of the practice run completed, the guys attempt to make sense of the game they’re playing and the feelings their feeling, only to re-awaken the damming truth that they’re fighting an unstoppable …
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With two-thirds of the practice run completed, the guys attempt to make sense of the game they’re playing and the feelings their feeling, only to re-awaken the damming truth that they’re fighting an unstoppable foe. Not that the truth would ever hinder them, these people are foolhardy, as they find throughout the hour of recapping rules and regrets.
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