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Tom Vasel and Eric Summerer take a look at board games, card games, and the people who design, publish, and play them. Top ten lists, Q&A, tales of horror, and more await you!
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Dan Bullock interviews game designers with a focus on the challenges of historical board game design.
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The board gaming podcast where different industry guests bring a game and a topic for the group to discuss. By Christina Ha, Dan "Shoe" Hsu, and Mike Zipkin.
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Welcome to Ludology, an analytical discussion of the how’s and why’s of the world of board games. Rather than news and reviews, Ludology explores a variety of topics about games from a wider lens, and discusses game history, game design and game players. Ludology is part of The Dice Tower Network, the premier board game media network.
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Talk about historical boardgames and boardgaming. Tabletop conflict simulation boardgames, from old school hex-and-counter to modern card driven games and beyond. If it's a historical game, a political game, or a wargame, we'll talk about it. We dive into specific games in detail each episode, with tips on how to play and how the game fits in with other similar games. As well, we usually have an interview with a designer or publisher. And finally, we have news from the history gaming world a ...
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Board game designer / publisher Jason Tagmire looks at a new featured word each day from a design perspective. Sometimes it'll be mechanics, sometimes theme or tone, and sometimes the inspiration for a full game.
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A podcast about creating games everywhere. We look at what it's like to design games in different regions of the world, with a focus on tabletop games. An Action Points Podcast production.
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On Who, What, Why? I discuss game design with those who make games and try to learn more about the game design process. Each episode I interview a designer, publisher, developer, artist, etc. of tabletop games such as card, board, or role playing. Some episodes discuss big ideas in design rather than individual games. I have both mainstream and independent developers as guests.
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Design and Tactics Chats for the Song of Ice and Fire Tabletop Miniatures Game.
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Join Tom & Kev on a podcast exploring the joy and wonders of all things tabletop board, card and miniatures games. New episodes every Tuesday. Gaming Accessories: Tabletop Upgrades Gaming Accessories : https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk/ Links: ➡️ Website➞ https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk 📺 YouTube ➞ https://youtube.com/tabletopupgrades 📷 Instagram ➞ https://www.instagram.com/twenty.minute.tabletop/ 📽️ TikTok ➞ https://www.tiktok.com/@twenty.minute.tabletop 🔔 Join the Mailing List ➞ http:/ ...
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The bi-weekly podcast about Tabletop games from a West Coast perspective.
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How do you get that game idea out of your head and onto the table? We’re on a mission to find out! Join Kim Breeze (board game player and content creator) and Parker Simpson (illustrator and aspiring board game designer) as they pick the brains of industry experts to find out what it takes to bring a board game to life!
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Learn from independent board game designers how they got where they did and what they learned along the way.
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Kaz Gable and Bill Price love board games. More than that, they love board game design. The roasted games podcast is an exploration of what does and does not make a good game and the brilliance and pitfalls of board game design. Along with board game reviews and publisher and designer interviews, they also touch on their own experience as budding game designers and the status of games they have in development.
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Welcome to DelveCast, the home of Delve the Podcast. Delve and DelveCast are dedicated to the sharing, discussion and creation of all tabletop gaming. We welcome developers, designers and all people who work on games to join and share with us what you do.
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The monthly game design podcast that you haven't been waiting for! Join us as we discuss, explore, and get out of our depths in a new game design topic every episode.
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Nordic KeyForge Podcast - We promise to boldly dig into the whole world of KeyForge, discussing lore, rules, strategies, decks, organized play, and of course cover the Nordic League as much as possible. Follow us into the howling pit hole, we do not yet know how deep it might go...
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The Podcast about board game design and card game design! Together we will explore the secrets of different game mechanics and grow as a game designer!
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Welcome to our boardgame-centric podcast, where in each action-packed 30-minute episode, we delve into a variety of engaging topics and discussions for both seasoned and new players alike. Join us as we explore the exciting world of boardgaming and discover new strategies and insights. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out, our podcast is the perfect companion for all your gaming needs. So sit back, relax and let's roll the dice on an adventure of fun and discovery!
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Welcome! You've reached the home of the Arcade Castle Podcast, a podcast that looks a little at video games, a little at board games, and those things that got a little bit of both. While most podcasts tend to look at the latest and greatest, we have opted for a far darker path through the sprawling realms of digital and analog games. For lying between these two genres is a pile of games few dare to play, games that often defy categorization. Bizarre chimeric creations and licensed games abo ...
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Coaching for Geeks: Gaming, Health, Dating, Fitness for the Geek who wants more! | Health | Mindset | D&D |
Robin Bates, Austin Toloza, Rami the Gutsy Geek
Turning geeks into superheroes. Achievement, dating, fitness, interviews, gaming, life, geek culture.
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Narrative in Boardgames with Dan Thurot
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We decided to break from our usual format. Dan Thurot of Space Biff joins us for a discussion about narrative and storytelling in board games, particularly how it relates to historical boardgames. SPACE-BIFF! | Fiercely Independent. Independant? Crap. (spacebiff.com) Outro Music: Sun Ra Arkestra - Between Two Worlds Send us a Text Message.…
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E92. Caution Signs - an interview with designer Danielle Reynolds
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E92. In this week’s episode PJ chats to Caution Signs designer Danielle Reynolds with stand in co-host Kristen Matt (while Gareths soaks up the Greek sunshine!). Hear about the game, design and lots lots more #cautionsigns #meeple2meeple #boardgamepodcast
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#26 - Spiel Des Jahres Awards 2024 - Sky Team and Captain Flip!
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of the 'Twenty Minute Tabletop' podcast, Tom and guest Mat, delve into two notable nominations for the Spiel des Jahres award, Captain Flip and SkyTeam. They begin by explaining the history and significance of the award, established in 1978 to promote family-friendly board and card ga…
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In this interview, Sen talks to Jessica Geyer, President of the Indie Game Developers Network (https://www.igdnonline.com/) at Origins 2023 to find out what the IGDN can do for indie game devs and how that differs from the Tabletop Game Designers Association (TTGDN) would like to offer members.
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This was a lengthy interview, so it's all alone. Look for a fairly quick follow-up episode with a look at the game mentioned in this interview as well as a dive into Rodger MacGowan's beautiful new art autobiography. Episode 35 Video version Support the Show.By Grant Linneberg
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138: Gen Con 2024! Our thoughts on the big show and 5 of the games we loved
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We're back from Gen Con! North America's largest tabletop gaming convention is now behind us, but our coverage is just beginning. In this episode, we share our stories from the massive show, plus a few impressions of our favorite games that we got to play. Stay tuned for lots, lots more. And make sure to check out Magic Mind, the "Mental Performanc…
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For this episode, we chat with filmmaker and game designer Yoni Goldstein about his upcoming game Chicago '68 from The Dietz Foundation about the 1968 DNC protests and his journey in game design. Chicago '68 on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dietzfoundation/chicago-68 Jean Genet in Chicago: https://vimeo.com/78486625 Outro Music:…
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At The Table with The Dice Tower - Playin' the Classics
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Tom, Julie, and Eric start looking forward to their next convention adventures now that Gen Con is done (though, since we're recording before Gen Con, we can't discuss anything that happened there just yet). We focus on the joy of playing older games, especially with players who haven't experienced them before. We delve into the Tale of Horror vaul…
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Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 91 where PJ and Gareth chat all about PJ’s Gen Con 2024 experience. Hear about how much PJ fitted into his ONE day visit! Lots of games, friends, promos and stats!!Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame podcast fix in 30 minutes!#boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeples #crowdfunding #boardgamecrowdfunding #bota…
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#25 - Designing board games, AI art, Inkarnate maps and and Decline Solo 10mm game!
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of the 'Twenty Minute Tabletop' podcast, hosts Tom and Kev discuss the intricacies of board game design, focusing on Kev's ongoing project, 'Decline'. Kev shares his experience creating a 10mm miniature solo board game, emphasizing the game’s unique mechanics, aesthetics, and thematic…
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In this episode, Sen interviews Smoox Chen at the Gathering of Friends in 2023, talking about his work with Taiwan Boardgames Design and how he's trying to get more eyes on games by Taiwanese designers.
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E90. Botany - a designer interview with Dusty and Amy
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Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 90 where PJ chats to Dusty and Amy from Dux Somnium Games talking about Botany, a Kickstarter in fulfilment as well La Fluer which recently funded.Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame podcast fix in 30 minutes!#boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeples #crowdfunding #boardgamecrowdfunding #botany…
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#24- Inis and Area Control (dudes on a map) Board Games
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of 'Twenty Minute Tabletop,' Tom discusses the intricacies and enjoyment of one of his favourite board games, Inis. He explains the game's mechanics, comparing it to classic area control games like Risk, yet with modern improvements. The host delves into the thematic elements of Inis,…
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This week, special guest host Steph Campbell tells us about the TTRPG Inspirisles and breaks down the specifics of what makes it "educational" beyond it simply being a TTRPG.
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At The Table with The Dice Tower - Two Steps Forward Two Steps Back
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Tom, Julie, and Eric look back at Dice Tower East, and look forward to Gen Con, including which events they'll be at, and what games they're looking forward to. And, pressed for time, they share a Rose, Thorn, or Hula Hoop that will be available at Gen Con. 00:49 - Who Is Julia Hern? 02:13 - Dice Tower East Recap - Events 10:35 - Dioce Tower East -…
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E89. Crowdfunding boardgames - should or shouldn’t you?
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Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 89 where PJ and Gareth talk all things about crowdfunding boardgames, they talk about platforms, learnings from over 10 years of backing games, their top tips and things to consider.Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame podcast fix in 30 minutes!#boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeples #crowdfunding #boardgame…
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of the 'Twenty Minute Tabletop' podcast, Tom discusses his experiences with the board game Ark Nova with Kev. They talk about its gameplay mechanics, including building a zoo with a balance between appeal and ecological sustainability. The discussion touches upon games like Terraformi…
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Sen and Erica welcome Lin Codega and Chase Carter from Rascal News to talk about the importance of independent journalism in the tabletop gaming space. Rascal News has a few weeks left in their funding drive, so if you value the independent press, support efforts like theirs at www.rascal.news
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This episode is mostly about Vuca, the up and coming publisher from Germany. It features an interview with Patrick Gebhardt, one of Vuca's founders, and a close look at a new game from them, 1812 Napoleon's Fateful March. You can find the audio version of the podcast here. Here's some link to things we discussed: Full video version of the 1812 game…
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137: Prepping for Gen Con, our thoughts on some new board games (guest: Ruel Gaviola)
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It's almost time for North America's largest board game convention, Gen Con! We've been frantically trying to cram in all the hot new games on our shelf of shame/opportunity before we discover...even more hot new games at the big show. We ask the busy Ruel Gaviola (board gaming showrunner, producer, podcaster, and host of several YouTube and Twitch…
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Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 88 where PJ and Gareth talk about boardgame play testing, they share their experiences, recent play-tests and PJ’s new feature..narrating boardgame rulebook intros…——Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! IG: @Meeple2Meeple…
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop, hosts Tom and Kev dive into the miniature skirmish game Malifaux, which Kev has been passionate about for years. Kev explains the game's setting, an alternate turn-of-the-century magical world, and its deep lore involving eight factions contesting for contro…
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At The Table with The Dice Tower - Better Than The Original
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Tom, Julie, and Eric discuss the results of the Origins Awards, and share the nominees for The Dice Tower Awards' Game of the Year. Julie tells us about her trip to Origins (and Tom pines for ice cream), and we ponder the dos and don'ts of upgrading your boardgame pieces. Then, we finish the show with our Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops. 00:17 - Gen …
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E87. Prestige - an interview with Fritz Paull
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Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 87 where PJ chats to Fritz Paull the designer of Prestige - a city building game live on Kickstarter now. Hear from Fritz on the design and PJs involvement. Worth a listen!!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oakloungegames/prestige-a-city-building-game——Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in o…
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#21 - SEGA Executive Producer Rowan Tafler on the interconnection between board and video games
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades On this episode of 'Twenty Minute Tabletop,' the host welcomes Rowan Tatler, Executive Producer at Sega Europe, to discuss the growing interconnection between video games and board games. They explore examples like 'Slay the Spire' and 'Among Us,' which have crossed over between these mediums. Rowan …
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Sen and Erica interview Rebecca Strang, a librarian and game designers who promotes gaming in libraries and is active on the Gaming Round Table of the American Library Association. Rebecca was also recently featured in "Games for a Rainy Day," a book with 54 micro-games, puzzles, and more. Why do boardgames and libraries go hand in hand? Let's find…
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136: Games for movie lovers (guest: Mx. Tiffany Leigh)
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What's your favorite movie genre? And which board games can you play to relive those feels? We ask performer and board game writer Mx. Tiffany Leigh to chat about this. As someone who worked in movie production and a real-deal old-school video store, she has fantastic movie and game recs! (We got so into the movie topic that we ran out of time for …
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Bonus Episode: Colour Scapes designer Sam Munnings on running a board game Kickstarter!
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this bonus episode of the Twenty Minute Tabletop podcast, Kev interviews Sam, the creator of Colour Scapes, a new abstract game currently on Kickstarter. Sam discusses the inspiration behind the game, which came from a desire to create a meaningful birthday present for his son. He elaborates on th…
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Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 86 where PJ and Gareth run through PJ’s highlights from his day at Origins. Hear about PJs jam packed day, what he played and soundbites from fellow content creators and board game designers. Worth a listen!! —— Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! IG: @Meeple2…
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#20 - When Games Die - X WING TMG, Star Wars Armada, Game of Thrones LCG, Diskwars and Legend of the Five Rings
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In the 20th episode of 'Twenty Minute Tabletop,' hosts Kev and Tom discuss the melancholic topic of when beloved tabletop games meet their end. Reflecting on their journey from the podcast's inception, they share the growth of their community and the launch of their Discord server and Patreon. The ma…
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In this installment of TTRPGKids, Special Guest Host Steph Campbell talks about how TTRPGs can be used in the classroom to help students gain social and emotional learning (SEL) skills.
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This episode features an interview with GMT's head of development, Jason Carr, as well as a look at the most recent addition to Mark Simonitch's zoc-bond games, his remake of France '40. Here's some links to things mentioned in the podcast: 2023 CSR Awards Winners announced Band of Brothers goes to the East Front GMT May Newsletter. GMT June Newsle…
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At The Table with The Dice Tower - I Pick Things Up I Put Them Down
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Tom and Eric congratulate Julie on her successful move, which leads to a discussion on keeping your collection to a reasonable size (so you don't have to move as much). We run through the nominees for the Spiel des Jahres (Germany's Game of the Year awards), answer some questions from the mailbag, and share our recent Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops.…
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#19 - Painting your first miniatures with SLAPCHOP!
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of 'Twenty Minute Tabletop,' host Kev, joined by fellow painting enthusiast James, discuss painting miniatures, specifically focusing on a technique called slap chop, or underpainting. They share their Friday routine of discussing and playing games and delve deeply into the step-by-st…
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Maurice Suckling is a screenwriter, author, teacher of design as well as vast experience in various roles of video game production. We discuss his recent design Crisis 1914 from Worthington, the upcoming Peace 1905 from Fort Circle, and Operation Barclay (currently on Gamefound). Send us a Text Message.…
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Sen talks to Patrick Leder from Leder Games at Origins 2023 in this installment of Pros and Cons. We're almost caught up with 2023's shows and we're recording 2024's Pros and Cons episodes right now! So much more to come!
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