Ian and Jared take a look at the photography board game, Redwood, published by Sit Down!. Redwood Board Game Description from the Publisher Redwood is a board game of movement estimations and angle of view where players have to take pictures of wild animals to compose the most beautiful panorama. The game is for 1 to 4 players, ages 10+ and the gam…

Anna and Jared sit down at the Two Top Table to look at the foraging and friend making game, Wild Gardens by Rose Gauntlet Entertainment. Wild Gardens Description from Boardgamegeek Discover the exciting world of foraging where new foods and friends await! Wild Gardens is a strategy game where 1-4 players take on the role of foragers, competing to …

Ian and Jared sit down at the Featured Table to look at the worker placement game, Rock Hard 1977. Rock Hard 1977 Description from Devir It's 1977. You're an up-and-coming musician, dreaming of making it big with your band. Over the next few months you'll rehearse, play gigs, write songs, and promote your band. With careful planning and a little lu…

Anna and Jared sit down at the kid's table to discuss some of their board and card game experiences in raising three little board gamers. They talk about some strategies and tips, hoping that what they've experienced and learned will help you find out what fits best board and/or card games for you, your kids, and your table. We hope you enjoy your …

Ian and Jared invite a special guest - Josh Taylor, an old friend and a fan of the show - to join them at the featured table to journey down the Campaign Trail. They discuss the journey, the multitude of actions that can be taken along the way, and take some time to discuss the balance of various characters as we review the area control game, Campa…

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…

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, la…

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, an…

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 ver…

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…

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 QuestersDungeons & Dragons How to PlayTools:Basic RulesD&D Beyond - great all around resourceD&D 5e WikidotCharacter SheetList of pr…

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, car…

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 c…

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 Ste…

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…

THEME! RANDOMNESS! These two concepts collide in an epic battle of control over the fun that's had at the table. Ian and Jared sit down at the Featured Table to discuss the Star Wars wild west fame claiming game, Star Wars: Outer Rim. Game Overview Star Wars: Outer Rim immerses players in the gritty, lawless edges of the Star Wars galaxy. Players t…

Joy and Jared look at the castle drawing game, Once Upon a Castle. Players will take turns rolling the dice, collecting resources, and then spending those resources to create walls, flags, towers, a dungeon, and attract those in the kingdom. Whoever has the most prestigious castle wins. Join us at the table as we discuss! Publisher: Blue OrangeDesi…

Harmonies is a 1-4 player tile organization game in which players are competing to build the best habitat to attract the most spirit animals to their landscape. Ian and Jared prepare the table to discuss their favorite animals, the idea of Cascadia and Azul having a baby together, and are there too many nature games? Additionally, they discuss how …

Anna and Jared sit down at the two top table to take a look at the newly released stand alone Lorcana box: Illumineer's Quest - Deep Trouble. They discuss the feel of a co-op mode for a collectible card game, give some thoughts to the two player decks that come with it, and share their thoughts for how accessible this box in particular is to someon…

It's part two of our interview with Jay Bernardo from Bezier Games. We go off script as Jay is having so much fun hanging out with us that we continue to discuss the hobby. We touch on the future, relationships within the board gaming hobby, and the growth of the hobby. If you didn't get a chance to listen to part one, we highly encourage you start…

Jay Bernardo - the marketing manager of Bezier Games - joins the show for a delightful interview. We discuss Jay's adventures around the globe, how he joined the Bezier team, the "Year of the Card Game" at Bezier, a little bit of a closer look at Xylotar, game design in the board gaming industry, his Youtube channel Cardboard East, and finish with …

Faith and Jared discuss the fast action pattern matching games of Rubik's Race and Match Madness. They take a look at each one, compare the two, and Faith gets a little bit silly as they discuss. Are these games both worthy of being in the collection? Will Jared and Faith be able to complete a Rubik's cube someday? Does Faith have a need for speed?…

Ian and Jared dive into the wonky trick-taking game of Cat in the Box: Deluxe Edition. Does this game produce the ground breaking results of our experiments? Or is it simply another failure in a long line of testing? Find out, as we discuss. Note: No cats were harmed or experimented on in the making of this podcast. Publisher: Bezier GamesDesigner:…

Anna and Jared dive into the cartoon world of MicroMacro: Crime City. They discuss the complexities of the artwork, applaud the streamlined nature of the game, and give their thoughts. Will this game be solved with a closed case? Or will it become another cold case? Find out, as we discuss! Publisher: Pegasus Spiele North AmericaDesigner: Johannes …

More car noise, new feedback. Anna and Julia decide to add their thoughts on the weekend of Fun-K Town towards the end of the return trip. Fun-K Town Con: https://www.fun-k-town.com/ Bezier Games: https://beziergames.com/ Ex-Libris: https://renegadegamestudios.com/ex-libris-second-edition/ Our new website: www.thegametablepodcast.com Have questions…

Raw audio, a car ride home, and a podcast full of thoughts to recap the weekend that was Fun-K Town Con. Jared and Ian give their thoughts on the weekend as well as some of the games that they played. We do apologize for any less than professional audio this episode. Recording in a car can be difficult and we had a quick turnaround. Hope you enjoy …

Faith, Joy, and Jared discuss adventure in the Chronicles of Avel. Does this game complete the journey or does it fall short? Publisher: Rebel StudiosDesigner: Przemek WojtkowiakArtists: Bartłomiej Kordowski Have questions or want to connect?Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.comCheck out our Linktree for easy access to find us online!Follow us …

Jared & Ian take a look at two games today as they prepare for their trip to Fun-K town! First up is the city building game, Akropolis! After they get done building their cities on the hill, they will cool off by diving into the origami ocean of Sea Salt & Paper. Join them as they discuss! And we really hope to see you at Fun-K Town at the end of A…

Anna and Jared are smelling the freshness of spring and enjoying the changing of the seasons and the weather! There's a draw to get outside and experience all that life has to offer. Naturally, this feeling has spilled over into their gaming. They jump into the forest and forage for mushrooms in Morels and then head over to walk the beautiful paths…

Ian and Jared go a trip down memory lane as they review a game that they've been playing for over a decade. They take a look at the original version as well as what's new as they discuss Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures game. Publisher: Fantasy Flight Games | Atomic Mass Games Designer: Jay Little, Max Brooke, Frank Brooks Artist: Jay Little Have quest…

Jared is left at the kid's table while his kids fulfill their busy schedule of school, playing outside, and just being kids. So Jared decides to do a quick episode by himself. Will he make it to the finish line? Find out as he talks through some of his thoughts on the kid's game, Quacks & Co: Quedlinburg Dash. Publisher: Schmidt SpieleDesigner: Wol…

Ian and Jared attempt to prepare the perfect vacation to Japan. They are both doing their best to devote each day to either visiting temples, giving in to their inner foodies, experiencing all the unique events that Japan has to offer, and, of course, planning time to go for a walk. Will this be the best vacation ever? Or will it spiral out of cont…

Anna and Jared look back at Sagrada – a game they found way back in the day. Want to put together a beautiful, colorful stain glass window out of translucent dice? Maybe you don't care about art at all but like the idea of putting together a puzzle with lots of rules? Find out if this one is for you as we sit down at the Two Top Table and discuss. …

Party Time! Ian and Jared take a look at a variety of party games. Which one will you use to add some pop and pizzazz to your next social event? Find out as we discuss! Also – Ian and Jared give a call to action. Make sure to listen all the way through! Special thanks to Doozy Games for providing a free copy of Think Like a Shrink which we talk abo…

Faith and Jared review the super cute forest of Everdell, ready to prepare the gathering of mice, build cool forts create amazing parades, and impress the royal family. Is this game legit? Or is it just a box of super cute art? Find out as we discuss! Publisher: Starling Games (II)Designer: James A. Wilson, Clarissa A. WilsonArtists: Andrew Bosley,…

Ian, Julia, Anna, and Jared take a final look at the full campaign of Ticket to Ride: Legacy – Legends of the West. Join us as we discuss our experiences throughout the campaign, including a legendary failure told by Jared. Publisher: Days of WonderDesigner: Rob Daviau, Matt Leacock, Alan R. MoonArtist: Cyrille Daujean, Julien Delval Have questions…

Anna and Jared discuss using tabletop games in your date nights! Need a last minute Valentine’s Day date idea or maybe Valentine’s Day is long over and you’re just searching for future date options. Give our episode a listen and see if we can help! Have questions or want to connect?Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.comCheck out our Linktree for…

Ian and Jared take to the track and discuss the hot racing game, Heat: Pedal to the Metal. Will this game finish at the top of the medal podium or will it spin out going around the turn? Find out on this episode of The Game Table. Publisher: Days of Wonder Designer: Asger Harding Granerud, Daniel Skjold Pedersen Artist: Vincent Dutrait Have questio…

Faith and Jared dive into the wonderful world of Toy Story. Favorite characters, best movies, what kinds of toys would we be? All of these questions and more are explored as we take a look at Toy Story: Obstacles & Adventures. Publisher: The Op Designer: Prospero Hall, Kami Mandell Artists: Not reported Have questions or want to connect?Email us at…

Publisher: Stonemaier GamesDesigner: Connie VogelmannArtists: Kwanchai Moriya Interviews involving Connie Vogelmann:The Champion Factiongamingtrend.comHave questions or want to connect?Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.comCheck out our Linktree for easy access to find us online!Follow us on InstagramJoin the conversation on Discord: https://dis…

Anna and Jared dive into the quilting game Patchwork. Emotions are expressed, darkness is teased, and our thoughts are given. Will they still be friends after the intense dance of selecting patches and spending buttons all while trying to keep the other from making their quilt look absolutely fantastic? Find out as we discuss! Publisher: Lookout Ga…

Ian and Jared take a peak into the evil side of life as they look at Disney Villainous. Who will walk away as the most vile, evil, and incredulously devious evil planner and finally get to taste that sweet victory they've yearned after for so long? Publisher: RavensburgerDesigner: Prospero HallArtists: Not listed Have questions or want to connect?E…

Joy and Jared discuss the domino exploration game, Dragomino. Who will be the one to find the most super cute baby dragons?!?! Publisher: Blue Orange Games Designer: Bruno Cathala, Marie Fort, Wilfried Fort Artists: Maëva da Silva, Christine Deschamps Have questions or want to connect?Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.comCheck out our Linktree …

Ian and Jared take a look back over 2023 remembering gaming experiences that were good, and, well, maybe not so good. They also look ahead to 2024 discussing games they are excited to review in the coming year as well as goals they have for both themselves and the podcast. From Ian, Julia, Anna, Jared, Faith, and Joy – we hope you had an amazing Ho…

Dive into the world of the Arabian Nights as Ian and Julia review the original game from Z-Man games. Publisher: Z-Man Gameshttps://www.zmangames.com/en/index/ Designer Anthony J. Gallela, Eric Goldberg, Kevin Maroney, Zev Shlasinger Artist Peter Gifford, Dan Harding Have questions or want to connect?Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.comCheck o…

Publisher: Stonemaier GamesDesigner: Matthew O'Malley, Ben RossetArtists: Laura Bevon, Agnieszka Dabrowiecka, Ossi Hiekkala, Beth Sobel Have questions or want to connect?Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.comCheck out our Linktree for easy access to find us online!Follow us on InstagramCheck us out on Boardgamegeek Discord: https://discord.gg/ZY…

Faith, Joy, and Jared take a look into the Kingdom of Pomme as they discuss the game My Little Scythe. Publisher: Stonemaier Games Designer: Hoby Chou, Vienna Chou Artists: Noah Adelman, Katie Khau Have questions or want to connect?Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.comCheck out our Linktree for easy access to find us online!Follow us on Instagr…

Anna and Jared take to the skies and review Sky Team. Will this quick dice chucker deliver a smooth landing? Or will it crash and burn? Find out on this week's episode! Publisher: Le Scorpion Masqué Designer: Luc Rémond Artists: Eric Hibbeler, Adrien Rives Have questions or want to connect?Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.comCheck out our Link…

Jared and Ian take a break from their regularly scheduled reviews to talk about gaming during the holidays. We wish you a wonderful holiday season, filled with great gaming, fun and joy around the table, and the best of luck if you are trying to break through and show your family the greatness of gaming. Have questions or want to connect?Email us a…

A very tired group of hosts discuss the juicy spoilers of the first four games of the campaign in TTR: Legacy. Join our table for an unprofessional and laxed discussion. Also… New Orleans is on the east side of the state of Louisiana. That is all. Publisher: Days of WonderDesigner: Rob Daviau, Matt Leacock, Alan R. MoonArtists: Cyrille Daujean, Jul…