Best Table Top Spiele Podcasts (2024)

Ben sat down with Matt Leacock to talk about his Kennerspiel des Jahres nominated game, Daybreak. Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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43 Games in 25 Minutes - with Tom Vasel 16:15

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Tom Vasel takes a look at 43 games in a rapid fire manner!By The Dice Tower

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BGI 326 The One About GAMA Doing Great

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Board Game Smorgasbord 504 - Best of East 1:09:02

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Join us for some gaming news, a Top 3, and a review of a relaxing new discovery!By The Dice Tower

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Kennerspiel des Jahres Special-Interview with Alan Moon and Matt Leacock on Ticket to Ride Legacy 24:34

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In this episode, Ben talks to Matt Leacock and Alan Moon about their Kennerspiel des Jahres nominated game, Ticket to Ride Legacy. Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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Munchkin Land #704: Clank! Catacombes expands 22:15

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This week we learn about the upcoming Clank! Catacombs expansion, Minos: Dawn of the Bronze Age, and a Halloween Dice Advent Calendar. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! Join our Discord server a…

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Episode 484 - Our Friends' Favorite Games w/ Dave Eng 1:01:30

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This week we're joined by Dave Eng, host of the Experience Points podcast, leader of the Games-Based Learning Alliance, and founder of Banditos Gaming. He joins us to chat about recent plays, his work in the gaming community, and his own favorite game. Find out more at www.davengdesign.com Acquisition Disorders - River Glassworks, DC Heroes United,…

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Week in Review - July 15, 2024 13:25

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All the games we reviewed this last week.By The Dice Tower

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Board Game Breakfast 504 - Best of East 54:33

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Chris, Roy & Wendy come at you with a healthy dose of Board Game Breakfast! Plus fantastic contributors!By The Dice Tower

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Episode 65: Spiel des Jahres 2:00:58

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Welcome to episode 65, Spiel des Jahres! In this episode we talk about some of the games we've been playing lately. We discuss the nominees for Spiel and Kennerspiel, make our predictions and suggest some alternate nominees. Let's go! Games we've been playing lately: Jump Drive: Terminal Velocity - 00:07:34 Große Kleine Edelsteine - 00:13:30 MANTIS…

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Sebastian Bae 1:29:46

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This week's guest is designer of games for the military, Sebastian Bae. We talk about life in the marines, the future of war and why games are a powerful tool...but which games did he choose? Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.…

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Discussing the Spiel Des Jahres 2024 Nominees 26:19

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Chris Yi, Wendy Yi, and Zee Garcia take turns discussing the games nominated for the Spiel Des Jahres and Kennerspiel des Jahres 2024: In the Footsteps of Darwins, Sky Team, Captain Flip, and then The Guild of Merchant Explorers, Daybreak, and Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West.By The Dice Tower

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Rapid Fire Roundup June 2024 - with Wendy Yi 14:59

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Wendy Yi takes a look at nine games she's played recently and gives rapid-fire reviews of them! This time, she looks at Kraken Skulls, The Pirate's Flag, Pick A Pen Gardens, Unmatched Aventures: Tales to Amaze, Shipwrights of the North Sea Redux, Tangram City, Let's Go To Japan, In the Footsteps of Darwin, and Expressions.…

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#Channel-Have games become too conservative 59:09

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In this episode we discuss whether game themes have become too safe and if that's holding back the art form. Support the show here Join the discord here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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Top 10 Games that Start with the Letter "A" 1:21:19

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Tom Vasel, Zee Garcia, and Chris Yi animatedly analyze all alluring authorships and adjudicate an account of amazing amusement. Yes, it's a Top 10 list of games that start with the letter "A"By The Dice Tower

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Episode 483 - Big Stupid Boxes! 1:36:40

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All the components in one place! What could go wrong. Join us as we explore the monkey's paw situation that is the "big box." Why we wanted them, why we regret buying them, and just how big and dumb these things have become. Acquisition Disorders: Saltfjord, Defenders of the Wild At the Table Reviews: Digsaw, Arcs, Self Careless, Twilight Inscripti…

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Spiel des Jahres Special-Interview with Brett J Gilbert and Matthew Dunstan on Guild of Merchant Explorers 36:47

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In this episode we speak to Brett J Gilbert and Matthew Dunstan on their nomination for Guild of Merchant Explorers. Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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Board Game Smorgasbord - Space-Age Bins! 1:03:10

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Join us for some gaming news, a Top 3, and a review of some funky bits bins.By The Dice Tower

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Week in Review - July 1st 2024 14:44

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All the games we reviewed 2 weeks ago.By The Dice Tower

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5G4DnD-The Temple of Elemental Evil-Episode 5 The Fight Begins 1:08:58

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In this episode of 5G4DnD, our party negotiate with the council and get commissioned to rescue, Matilda, the brewer's daughter, but is the brewer all he seems? Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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Rage Con 2024 Impressions 1:04:21

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In this episode Ben travels to RageCon in Reno Nevada and interviews the great and the good of the west coast gaming scene. Get on it! Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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Episode 482 - Dice Tower Award Nominations & Orgins Awards 1:39:02

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This week, Chris from Board Games for the Better joins Chris one more time to discuss another wave of award nominations from The Dice Tower, and the winners of the Origins Awards. ======= The Board Game Academics Conference for 2024 is taking place on July 4 at Dex Lite in Morristown, NJ. Join us live or in person by registering at https://boardgam…

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Foothills[SAMPLE] 14:49

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To listen to the rest of this show and loads of others go to: https://www.patreon.com/5g4d Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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Munchkin Land #703: Games from Spiel des Jahres 2024 20:01

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Dan Patriss shares a number of games people saw at Spiel des Jahres 2024, and other board game news. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (…

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Boardgames To Go 229 - Spiel des Jahres and Kenner nominations 2024 1:10:00

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Please join us on the Boardgames To Go discord server where you can chat online with other podcast listeners. Openers: Voyages Closers: Virtual Flea Markets (VFMs) at game conventions and other events It'll be no surprise to any listener that I care about the Spiel des Jahres. In addition to its decades-long strong & beneficial effect on our boardg…

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Friedemann Friese 1:22:54

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This week's guest is the designer of Powergrid and ther owner of 2F Spiele, Friedemann Friese. We talk about powergrid, being a punk publisher and the biggest innovation on games in the last 20 years...but which games did he choose? Support the show here Heart of Crown Ave Caesar Carrooka Eurorails Codenames Duet Become a supporter of this podcast:…

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Trickster's Table App Review: An App Renaissance 16:28

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Chris Yi shows off the Trickster's Table app, developed by Dan Bravender for Android and iOS. It features many trick taking games you should check out.By The Dice Tower

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Am I a Professional Reviewer? - with Tom Vasel 12:04

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Tom Vasel discusses what it means to be a "professional" in board game media. Does he fit the definition? What is the definition?By The Dice Tower

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5G4D News-The Natural Luthier Episode 1:24:23

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In this episode of the news Ben talks to Dave Beck about his new game Luthier and Dominic Crapuchettes about his game system Nature. We also give you nicknames and A your Qs. Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.…

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Look Back - June 19, 2024 6:15

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Tom Vasel takes a look at the games he reviewed 1, 5, 10, and 20 years ago.By The Dice Tower

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Episode 481 - Gen Con 2024 Preview 1:40:44

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Chris is joined this week once again by Chris from Board Games For the Better, to discuss Gen Con 2024 and the preview of new games being released or shown at the convention. They discuss the upcoming Board Game Academics conference plus the recent filing for a trademark of the word "meeple." ======= The Board Game Academics Conference for 2024 is …

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Board Game Smorgasboard - Fly High, French Fry! 58:45

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Join us for some gaming news, a Top 3, and a review of some plastic containers.By The Dice Tower

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BGI 325 The One Without The Podfather

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The Spielworxx Bulletin-The Evolution Episode 56:53

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In this month's show we talk about how a publisher develops over time and how you need to be flexible. Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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Week In Review June 24 , 2024 11:45

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All the games we reviewed last week.By The Dice Tower

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Live Q&A - with Tom Vasel - June 17th, 2024 59:21

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You have questions, Tom has answers. It's meant to be!By The Dice Tower

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Episode 64: First Rattus of Wistar 1:14:16

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Welcome to episode 64! It's all about rat themed or rat adjacent games. We discuss a number of rat games, including First Rat, Rattus, and Rats of Wistar. What are your favorite rat themed games? Rat Games: First Rat - 00:04:03 Rattus - 00:15:33 Rats of Wistar - 00:30:20 Messina 1347 - 00:43:42 Quacks of Quedlinburg - 00:53:40 Cockroach Poker - 01:…

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5G4DnD-Episode 4-A Tale of Evil 1:02:46

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In this episode our heroes learn more about the temple, have an altercation with a villager and find out something surprising. Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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Publisher Mega Announcements! 1:11:35

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Dice Tower Award Nominations 2024 30:19

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The Summer Spectacular ends with a bang with the announcement of the Dice Tower Award Nominations.By The Dice Tower

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SdJ Special-Interview with Matthieu Verdier-Designer of In the Footstpes of Darwin 25:58

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In this news flash Ben speaks to the designer of In the Footsteps of Darwin, Matthieu Verdier about designing the game and his hopes for the award. Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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Top 100 Games of All Time: 10-1 - with Milla, Joey, and Chris 1:24:10

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The Summer Spectacular continues with Camilla, Joey and Chris as they share their top 10 games of all time.By The Dice Tower

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Episode 480 - Origins & Spiel de Jahres Awards Nominations 1:24:01

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Anthony's away this week, so Chris from Board Games for the Better joins the podcast to discuss the award nominations for Origins Game Fair and the Spiel des Jahres, both recently announced. Question of the Week: Anthony’s away, so what did YOU play this week? And how would YOU rate it? Acquisition Disorders: Sovereign: Fall of Wormwood, Ada's Drea…

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Le Havre[SAMPLE] 16:45

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You can listen to the full episode and hours of bonus content by going to patreon.com/5g4d. Thanks for listenting Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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Top 100 Games of All Time: 10-1 - With Roy, Wendy, & Jason 1:27:07

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The Summer Spectacular continues with Roy, Wendy & Jason all sharing their top 10 games of all time.By The Dice Tower

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BGI 323 The One About All Things SPIEL

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What Are The Dice Tower Essestials - with Tom Vasel 9:59

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Tom Vasel explains the history and the future of the Dice Tower Essentials line of games produced in a partnership with Arcane Wonders!By The Dice Tower

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Summer Spectacular - Board Game Breakfast 45:31

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Kick off the Summer Spectacular with Chris, Roy and Wendy with a healthy serving of Board Game Breakfast.By The Dice Tower

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Andrew Bosley 1:31:25

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This week's guest is premier board game artist, Andrew Bosley. We talk about faith, being good at art and the dangers of A.I....but which games did he choose? Support the show here Scythe Spots Glen More 2 Resist! Bohnansa Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.…

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