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Here at the Game Table Podcast, we take a look at various board, card, and other tabletop games. We give an overview, provide a little insight on how to play, and share some of our thoughts, all in an attempt to give you an idea of how well it would fit for you and your table.

Distilled Board Game – A Featured Table Review

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Jared and Ian take a seat at the Featured Table as they discuss the spirit crafting board game, Distilled published by the top shelf gaming company: Paverson Games.

Congratulations! You’ve inherited an old Distillery from cousin whatshisname! Now its up to you to get the distillery upgraded, find the right ingredients and the right tools in hopes of earning some money and making some of the finest spirits in the land all in hopes of being crowned the Master Distiller.

Will this game age like a fine whiskey? Or does it fall flat? Join us at the table as we discuss.

Links for Distilled

Publisher: Paverson Games
Designer: Dave Beck
Artists: Erik Evensen

BGG Game Link

How to Play:
Nights Around a Table

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‘How to Play’ Music Background:
Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient
Artist: Lexin_Music – Aleksey Chistilin

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Overview of The Game Table Podcast

The Game Table Podcast is an exploration of various board, card, and tabletop games. Hosted by Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder, this podcast offers listeners a comprehensive look at different games, providing overviews, insights on gameplay, and personal thoughts to help you decide if a game is right for your table.

Each episode delves into a specific game, discussing its mechanics, strategies, and overall experience. Whether it’s a family-friendly game like “Once Upon a Castle” or a more strategic title like “Apiary,” we bring our enthusiasm and expertise to the table. We also share tips, reviews, and sometimes even the history behind the games they feature.

Listeners can expect a mix of humor, detailed analysis, and genuine passion for gaming, making it a perfect companion for both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike. We also encourages community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

Gnome Hollow – A Two Top Review

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Anna and Jared have a lively mostly non-confrontational discussion as they review the new gnome tending mushroom garden growing game: Gnome Hollow.

Artwork, fun components, theme, and player interaction are at the center of the discussion in this episode. Does Gnome Hollow have what it takes to grow and overtake the table? Grab your pointy hats, lace up your boots, and lets go tend the gardens as we discuss.

Links for Gnome Hollow

Publisher: The OP Games
Designer: Ammon Anderson
Artists: Ammon Anderson and Patrick Spaziante

Link to Ammon’s sticker shop

BGG Game Link

How to Play:
Play the Game HQ

Links for The Game Table Podcast

‘How to Play’ Music Background:
Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient
Artist: Lexin_Music – Aleksey Chistilin

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About The Game Table Podcast

The Game Table Podcast is an exploration of various board, card, and tabletop games. Hosted by Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder, this podcast offers listeners a comprehensive look at different games, providing overviews, insights on gameplay, and personal thoughts to help you decide if a game is right for your table.

Each episode delves into a specific game, discussing its mechanics, strategies, and overall experience. Whether it’s a family-friendly game like “Once Upon a Castle” or a more strategic title like “Apiary,” we bring our enthusiasm and expertise to the table. We also share tips, reviews, and sometimes even the history behind the games they feature.

Listeners can expect a mix of humor, detailed analysis, and genuine passion for gaming, making it a perfect companion for both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike. We also encourages community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

Parks & Parks: Roll & Hike – A Featured Table Double Feature Review

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Join Ian and Jared as they embark on a scenic journey through the world of board games in this week’s episode of The Game Table Podcast. This time, they lace up their hiking boots and hit the trail to explore the captivating games Parks and Parks: Roll & Hike.

In this episode, our hosts discuss the stunning artwork, immersive gameplay mechanics, and the unique experiences each game offers. Whether you’re a seasoned board gamer or a nature enthusiast, Ian and Jared’s insights will inspire you to appreciate the great outdoors from the comfort of your gaming table.

So, grab your backpack and join Ian and Jared on this delightful adventure through the podwaves. Happy hiking and happy gaming!

Links for Parks & Parks: Roll & Hike

Publisher: Keymaster Games
Designer: PARKS: Henry Audubon PARKS: Roll & Hike: Henry Audubon & Mattox Shuler
Artists: PARKS: Fifty-Nine Parks Print Series PARKS: Roll & Hike: Andreea Dumuta

Parks: Roll & Hike: Miniaturemarket.com Preorder – *Note* Confirmed with publisher that release date is Sept 2024

BGG Game Link
Parks
Parks: Roll & Hike

How to Play:
Parks: Good Time Society
Parks: Roll & Hike: Play the Game HQ

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‘How to Play’ Music Background:
Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient
Artist: Lexin_Music – Aleksey Chistilin

Have questions or want to connect?
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Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com
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Overview of The Game Table Podcast

The Game Table Podcast is an exploration of various board, card, and tabletop games. Hosted by Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder, this podcast offers listeners a comprehensive look at different games, providing overviews, insights on gameplay, and personal thoughts to help you decide if a game is right for your table.

Each episode delves into a specific game, discussing its mechanics, strategies, and overall experience. Whether it’s a family-friendly game like “Once Upon a Castle” or a more strategic title like “Apiary,” we bring our enthusiasm and expertise to the table. We also share tips, reviews, and sometimes even the history behind the games they feature.

Listeners can expect a mix of humor, detailed analysis, and genuine passion for gaming, making it a perfect companion for both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike. We also encourages community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

Chronicles of Light: Darkness Falls – A Kid’s Table Review

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Faith, Joy, and Jared discuss some of their experiences with the new cooperative Disney board game, Chronicles of Light: Darkness Falls. This is a 1-4 player cooperative area control game where the heroic essence of Moana, Belle, Maid Marian, and Violet have been summoned into the Realm of Light where a dark vortex of chaos has pulled in shadow version of many Disney villains and they are looking to take over the land! Players must work together to complete quests, defeat the shadows, and close the vortex before darkness invades the land! Will this game – and our heroes – prevail? Or will it fall into darkness as shadow overtakes the land? Find out, as we discuss! 

Chronicles of Light: Darkness Falls Links!

Publisher: Ravensburger
Designer: Pam Walls
Artists: Poppy Betha

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BGG Game Link

How to Play:
Ravensburger

Overview of The Game Table Podcast

The Game Table Podcast is an exploration of various board, card, and tabletop games. Hosted by Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder, this podcast offers listeners a comprehensive look at different games, providing overviews, insights on gameplay, and personal thoughts to help you decide if a game is right for your table.

Each episode delves into a specific game, discussing its mechanics, strategies, and overall experience. Whether it’s a family-friendly game like “Once Upon a Castle” or a more strategic title like “Apiary,” Ian and Jared bring their enthusiasm and expertise to the table. They also share tips, reviews, and sometimes even the history behind the games they feature.

Listeners can expect a mix of humor, detailed analysis, and genuine passion for gaming, making it a perfect companion for both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike. The podcast also encourages community interaction through their website, social media, and Discord, fostering a vibrant and engaged audience.

GenCon Recap 2024 – A Featured Table Review

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Ian, Anna, and Jared have made it home from GenCon and it’s time to give our initial thoughts! We discuss Ian’s first impressions, get Anna and Jared’s seasoned impressions, talk our surprises of the con, and our favorite non-gaming moments of the weekend. We wrap up discussing five games each that we felt left an impression on us. Whether you made it to GenCon this year, or just want to hear about some of the games, we hope that you’ll join us at the table as we discuss.

Games Mentioned This Episode

Skyrockets: Festivals of Fire published by Floodgate Games
Heroscape: Age of Annihilation published by Renegade Games Studio
Rock Hard 1977 published by Devir Games
Comic Hunters by Spin Master
Redwood by Sit Down!
Gnome Hollow published by The OP
Harvest published by Keymaster Games
The Shivers published by Pop Fiction Games
Ziggurat published by Mindware Games
Eila and Something Shiny published by North Star Games
Chronicles of Light: Darkness Falls published by Ravensburger
Flashback: Zombie Kidz/Flashpoint Lucy published by Scorpion Masque
Age of Comics by Lirius Games
Little Alchemists by CGE
Nunatak: Temple of Ice published by Thames & Kosmos
Tower Up published by Pegasus Spiele
Summit: The Board Game published by InisdeUp Games
Trick Shot published by Wolffe Designna
Arcs published by Leder
Wild Gardens published by Rose Gauntlet Games
Halo: Flashpoint published by Mantic

LINKS!

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Intro to Dungeons & Dragons

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Anna and Jared shift away from talking about board and card games for a week to discuss the tabletop role playing game: Dungeons & Dragons.

Dungeons & Dragons Links

Publisher: Wizards of the Coast

How to Play:
One Shot Questers
Dungeons & Dragons How to Play

Tools:
Basic Rules
D&D Beyond – great all around resource
D&D 5e Wikidot
Character Sheet
List of pre-made adventures

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GenCon Preview 2024 – A Featured Table Discussion

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Ian and Jared sit down at the featured table to give their GenCon preview as they discuss some of the games they are excited about for GenCon 2024. With the convention starting in just over a week, the guys are getting excited! If you don’t know what GenCon is, its a 4 day convention centered around tabletop gaming, whether that be board games, card games, and role playing games. Whether you’re able to go this year or not, we hope that this GenCon preview helps you get excited for some of the awesome games that are soon to be released! Hit us up in our socials, email, or website and let us know what you are most excited for!

Games Previewed:

LINKS!

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Captain Flip – A Kid’s Table Review

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Ahoy there! Faith and Jared are at the kid’s table today as we discuss the push your luck, crew building game Captain Flip.

Game Overview

Captain Flip is a family-friendly strategy game that combines push-your-luck mechanics with crew-building elements. In this game, players take on the roles of pirate captains aiming to recruit the best crew and collect the most treasure.

  • Each turn, players draw a tile from a bag. They can either keep the tile as it is or flip it to reveal the other side. Once flipped, the decision is final.
  • Players place the tiles on their personal boards, strategically positioning crew members to maximize their scores. Different crew members, such as navigators, cannoneers, and cartographers, offer various benefits and scoring opportunities.
  • The game involves a significant element of risk, as players must decide whether to keep a tile or take a chance by flipping it. This adds excitement and tension to each turn.
  • Completing columns on the board can earn players bonuses. The game ends when a player’s board is mostly filled, and the player with the highest score wins.

Links!

Publisher: PlayPunk
Designer: Remo Conzadori and Paolo Mori
Artists: Jonathan Aucomte

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How to Play:
Tabletop Tolson

Robot Quest Arena – A Featured Table Review

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Anna and Jared discuss the rock’em sock’em robot battling deck builder, Robot Quest Arena by White Wizard Games. Do you remember the 90s? Late nights on Comedy Central watching really intelligent nerds who built murderous machines to battle it out against each other all in the names of Fame and Glory!?! Maybe you watched a great movie like Real Steel with Hugh Jackman and have always dreamed of battling it out against another robot. Regardless of how you got here, let’s sit down at the table and discuss Robot Quest Arena.

Game Overview

Robot Quest Arena is a 2-4 player deckbuilding battle arena board game. You’ll pilot battle bots, powered by various cards that you play on your turn from your deck. Batteries grant energy for movement, weapon activation, and/or purchasing new cards for your deck. Weapons act as…well… weapons. Function cards are your wild card customization of your bot to gain the advantage. As you navigate the arena’s obstacles, blast and smash opponents, and lay traps, tension at the table reaches an all time high. Destroyed bots respawn each round, ensuring non-stop action! In the end, it’s not about how many bots you kill, but the full measure of destruction and mayhem that you caused along the way!

LINKS!

Publisher: White Wizard Games, Perfect Day
Designer: Robert DoughertyCJ MoynihanPaul Waite
Artists: Not Credited

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BGG Game Link

How to Play: Play the Game HQ

About Us

The Game Table Podcast is all about taking a look at and discussing various board, card, and other tabletop games. Through engaging game reviews, lively topics related to the tabletop world, and interactions with others in the hobby, the podcast aims to share the joy of gaming and bring people closer together around the table. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or a curious newcomer, this podcast invites you to join the conversation in hopes of finding games you can enjoy at your table!

As always, may your dice rolls and your card draws be blessed, and your experiences at the table be ones to remember, forever.

That Time You Killed Me – A Two Top Review

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Ian joins the Two Top table as he and Jared dive deep into the intricacies of the time-traveling, murder-filled game, That Time You Killed Me. This week, the theme continues to be a focal point as we explore how such an asymmetric game can take us on a thrilling journey through the story of two individuals locked in a deadly duel to claim the title of the rightful inventor of time travel.

As we unravel the layers of this complex narrative, we delve into the mechanics that make this game stand out. The unique blend of strategy and storytelling keeps players on their toes, constantly questioning their next move. Each decision could alter the course of history, making every playthrough a unique experience.

Will this game navigate the intricate layers of its plot and succeed in capturing our interest? Or will it fade into obscurity, a forgotten relic of the past? Join us as we dissect the gameplay, the narrative twists, and the overall experience to determine if That Time You Killed Me is a timeless classic or a fleeting moment in the vast timeline of board games.

Tune in to find out our verdict and see if this game has what it takes to stand the test of time!

Links!

Publisher: Pandasaurus Games
Designer: Peter C. Hayward
Artists: Jor Ros

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How to Play:
Before You Play