Best Boardgamecommunity Podcasts (2024)

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#25 - Designing board games and Decline Solo 10mm game! 24:21

1h ago24:21

24:21

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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#24- Inis and Area Control (dudes on a map) Board Games 22:17

7h ago22:17

22:17

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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#23 - Ark Nova 21:56

1h ago21:56

21:56

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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#22 - Malifaux 25:25

1h ago25:25

25:25

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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#21 - SEGA Executive Producer Rowan Tafler on the interconnection between board and video games 21:19

5d ago21:19

21:19

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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Bonus Episode: Colour Scapes designer Sam Munnings on running a board game Kickstarter! 22:20

10d ago22:20

22:20

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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#20 - When Games Die - X WING TMG, Star Wars Armada, Game of Thrones LCG, Diskwars and Legend of the Five Rings 19:27

12d ago19:27

19:27

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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#19 - Painting your first miniatures with SLAPCHOP! 21:19

19d ago21:19

21:19

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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#18 -Five Parsecs from home, K2 Board Game and big rulebooks. 19:55

26d ago19:55

19:55

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of '20 Minute Tabletop,' hosts Tom and Kev reunite after solo episodes to catch up on their recent board gaming experiences during separate holidays. They discuss the games they brought, including Tom's playthrough of 'K2' and Kev's deep dive into 'Five Parsecs from Home.' The convers…

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#17 - UK Games EXPO: SETI, Ada's Dream, Terraria, Undaunted 2200: Callisto 21:01

1M ago21:01

21:01

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop, Tom discusses this year's UK Games Expo with friend of the podcast Neil, who attended the expo and shares insights on a number of new games that caught his eye. Discord: https://discord.com/invite/4jnudHjtk9 https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/418059/seti-se…

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#16 - "The Hobby within a Hobby" - 3D Printing for gamers. 26:16

2M ago26:16

26:16

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of 'Twenty Minute Tabletop,' Kev delves into the world of 3D printing and its applications in tabletop gaming. He discusses why gamers might be interested in 3D printing, how to get into it without owning equipment, and how to start if you decide to buy your own printer. The podcast c…

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#15 - Social Deduction Games: One Night Ultimate Werewolf, Spyfall, A Fake Artist, Two Rooms and a Boom - and others! 20:32

2M ago20:32

20:32

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades On this episode, Tom is joined by Mat to discuss social deduction games. We talk about Mat's ambivalence about social deduction games and talk in more detail about One Night Ultimate Werewolf, Shadows over Camelot, A Fake artist goes to New York, Spyfall and others! 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on you…

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#14 - Racing Games: Flamme Rouge, Heat Pedal to the Metal, Camel Up and Hare and Tortoise 19:06

2M ago19:06

19:06

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades On this episode, we look at the four Racing games. Tom discusses comparisons between Flamme Rouge and Heat Pedal to the Metal and two Spiel des Jahre winners - Camel up and Hare and Tortoise. 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞ https://pod.link/1731899665 Products Mentioned in this ep…

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#13 - Gloomhaven Buttons & Bugs - Just enough Gloomhaven? 22:21

2M ago22:21

22:21

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades On this episode, we look at the new Gloomhaven release, Buttons and Bugs and Kev discusses his history with the various versions of Gloomhaven to conclude - is this the best version of Gloomhaven? Spoiler alert, it is for Kev and may be for you too. 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞…

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#12 - Small Box Vacation Games - Scout, Tiny Epic Series, Decrypto & Pizza Party 21:17

2M ago21:17

21:17

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades Vacation season is here and there's no better travel companion than small box games. Tom and Kev chat about what makes a good holiday game along with four picks that you might want to try this year. 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞ https://pod.link/1731899665 Game & Publisher Links…

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#11 - On Kickstarter, Gaslands, Netrunner and solo gaming! 27:08

3M ago27:08

27:08

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades On this episode, Tom and Kev catch up on a range of topics, including Gaslands, solo board gaming, Netrunner and Kickstarter campaigns. Game & Publisher Links: Play In-Browser Netrunner : https://www.jinteki.net/ AI Netrunner Tutorial : https://chiriboga.sifnt.net.au/ Netrunner Publisher Website : ht…

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#10 - On should you play solo? With Norm! 39:32

3M ago39:32

39:32

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades On this episode. Tom discusses solo board gaming with Norm - former host of Always Player One Podcast. They discuss a whole host of topics including, what makes a solo board game great, Mage Knight, Ironsworn RPG and even have a stab at 'desert island decks' (sorry Radio 4). Game & Publisher Links: A…

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#9 - On getting into Netrunner in 2024 (Part 1) 22:56

3M ago22:56

22:56

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades Join Kev on this episode of Twenty minute Tabletop where he explores the history of Netrunner and the basic premise behind the game. Although the game died twice it has been resurrected by Null Signal Games (Formerly NISEI) and there’s never been a better time to get involved! Game & Publisher Links:…

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Bonus Episode - Horror on the Orient Express Kickstarter 16:25

3M ago16:25

16:25

On this episode, Tom discusses the current number one on BGG Hotness - the Kickstarter game Horror on the Orient Express which is a board game adaptation of the TTRPG from Chaosium. Game & Publisher Links: Horror on the Orient Express: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/chaosium/horror-on-the-orient-express-the-board-game Products Mentioned in th…

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#8- On Childhood favourite games 30:09

3M ago30:09

30:09

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades On this podcast, Tom and Kev are back together again to discuss their early memories of board gaming and what it's like to play board games with their children in 2024. Games discussed include Ghost Castle, Crossbows and Catapults, Mousetrap, Warhammer Top Trumps, Heroquest, Space Crusade, Battle Mas…

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#7- On Space Crusade and not Earthborne Rangers. 17:14

4M ago17:14

17:14

On this episode, Tom talks about his early childhood experiences of playing Space Crusade and whether the game holds up to the nostalgia in 2024. Game & Publisher Links: Earthborne Rangers: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/342900/earthborne-rangers Space Crusade: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1568/space-crusade Products Mentioned in this e…

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#6- On board game upgrades for under $10 20:38

4M ago20:38

20:38

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades On this podcast, Kev discusses 10 cheap ways that you can upgrade your board games. Products Mentioned in this episode: Tabletop Upgrades Gaming Accessories : https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk/ Connect with us: ➡️ Website➞ https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk 📺 YouTube ➞ https://youtube.com/tabletopup…

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#5- On Everdell and Burrows and Badgers 22:45

4M ago22:45

22:45

With more anthropomorphism and woodland theming than you would normally find in a twenty minute board game podcast, Tom discusses his love for the modern classic board game that is Everdell while Kev offers a more violent mace wielding alternative in Burrows and Badgers. Game & Publisher Links: Everdell: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/199792/e…

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#4 - On Playing vs Collecting 24:16

4M ago24:16

24:16

On this podcast, Tom and Kev discuss the crossover between being a game player and a game collector. We discuss 'Kallax guilt', the mental gymnastics involved in justifying adding new games to the collection and the benefits of 'capsule' games. Games mentioned in our chat are: Flesh and Blood, Magic the Gathering, Ark Nova, Game of Thrones LCG, X W…

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#3 - On Kev's top five miniature skirmish games 20:09

5M ago20:09

20:09

On this 'in between cast' without Tom, Kev discusses his top five miniature games: Bloodbowl, Gaslands, Carnevale, Kill Team and Malifaux - but what order does he put them? Game & Publisher Links: Blood Bowl: https://welcometowarhammer.com/blood-bowl/ Gaslands: https://www.ospreypublishing.com/uk/gaslands-refuelled-9781472838834/ Carnevale: https:/…

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#2- On Arkham Horror The Card Game / LCG 20:01

5M ago20:01

20:01

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In their second episode, Tom and Kev explore what it is that they truly love about the ruthless, punishing game that is Arkham Horror the Card Game. 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞ https://pod.link/1731899665 Game & Publisher Links: Arkham Horror LCG: https://www.fantasyflightgame…

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#1 - On Thirsty Meeples, Cascadia and Fungi 19:39

5M ago19:39

19:39

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In their first full foray into the podcasting realm, Tom and Kev discuss a visit to the boardgame cafe 'Thirsty Meeples', Randy Flynn's Cascadia and small box card game Fungi. Game & Publisher Links: Thirsty Meeples Cafe: https://thirstymeeples.co.uk/ Cascadia: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/295…

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#0 - Welcome to Twenty Minute Tabletop 8:53

5M ago8:53

8:53

In this inaugural podcast, recorded during their annual meetup in Oxford to play board games, Tom and Kev discuss the aims for their new tabletop podcast, a brief history of their love of games and a taster of what you can expect on future episodes... Game & Publisher Links: Thirsty Meeples Cafe: https://thirstymeeples.co.uk/ Cascadia: https://boar…

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Twenty Minute Tabletop

Twenty Minute Tabletop

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#25 - Designing board games and Decline Solo 10mm game! 24:21

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#24- Inis and Area Control (dudes on a map) Board Games 22:17

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#23 - Ark Nova 21:56

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#22 - Malifaux 25:25

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#21 - SEGA Executive Producer Rowan Tafler on the interconnection between board and video games 21:19

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Bonus Episode: Colour Scapes designer Sam Munnings on running a board game Kickstarter! 22:20

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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 19:27

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#19 - Painting your first miniatures with SLAPCHOP! 21:19

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#18 -Five Parsecs from home, K2 Board Game and big rulebooks. 19:55

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#17 - UK Games EXPO: SETI, Ada's Dream, Terraria, Undaunted 2200: Callisto 21:01

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#16 - "The Hobby within a Hobby" - 3D Printing for gamers. 26:16

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#15 - Social Deduction Games: One Night Ultimate Werewolf, Spyfall, A Fake Artist, Two Rooms and a Boom - and others! 20:32

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#14 - Racing Games: Flamme Rouge, Heat Pedal to the Metal, Camel Up and Hare and Tortoise 19:06

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#13 - Gloomhaven Buttons & Bugs - Just enough Gloomhaven? 22:21

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#12 - Small Box Vacation Games - Scout, Tiny Epic Series, Decrypto & Pizza Party 21:17

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#11 - On Kickstarter, Gaslands, Netrunner and solo gaming! 27:08

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#10 - On should you play solo? With Norm! 39:32

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#9 - On getting into Netrunner in 2024 (Part 1) 22:56

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Bonus Episode - Horror on the Orient Express Kickstarter 16:25

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#8- On Childhood favourite games 30:09

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#7- On Space Crusade and not Earthborne Rangers. 17:14

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#6- On board game upgrades for under $10 20:38

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#5- On Everdell and Burrows and Badgers 22:45

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#4 - On Playing vs Collecting 24:16

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#3 - On Kev's top five miniature skirmish games 20:09

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#2- On Arkham Horror The Card Game / LCG 20:01

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#1 - On Thirsty Meeples, Cascadia and Fungi 19:39

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#0 - Welcome to Twenty Minute Tabletop 8:53

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