Tabletop Game Talk

In this episode I talk with Darryl, creator of the game Dobbers: Quest for the Key on Kickstarter now.  We of course talk about the game, but we also talk about the history of the Dobbers, it’s possible future, and we might have even designed another game at the end of the episode… You can follow … Continue reading SC 015: Dobbers Quest for the Key →

This week we talk about about table talk.  The talk outside the game that can effect the game itself.  When is it ok and when does it cross the line into breaking the game?  But first a few announcements, and of course Kickstarters and feedback. Kickstarters... Backed: Unbroken Watching: Terminator Genisys: Rise of the Resistance Dobbers: Quest for the Key Reviewed: Impulse Segments... 0:00 - Intro 3:45 - Kickstarter 19:01 - Feedback 36:40 - On Topic 1:05:10 - Outro Tom's list (top 5 of each category) of recommended games... Easy to play Ticket to Ride (USA map)(there are a lot of expansions for this one) Carcassone (base game)(there are a lot of expansions for this one) Diamonds Game of 49 King of Tokyo Medium level Airlines Europe Alien Frontiers Istanbul Fresco El Grande Brain crunchers Concordia (one of my personal favorites) Photosynthesis Puerto Rico Terra Mystica Viticulture Great games designed for only 2 players The Duke Holmes: Sherlock and Mycroft Jaipur Lost Cities Baseball Highlights 2045 You can follow and/or support us with these links: Email us at podcast@TabletopGameTalk.com - for questions and feedback. giveaway@TabletopGameTalk.com - to enter our current giveaways. Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374 Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon  

This week we talk about this article: https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/board-games-for-adults/ We really don't talk about this,https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/board-games-for-kids/ , related article, but it's good too. Kickstarters... Backed: Gruff: Stuff of Nightmares Watching: Street Fighter, the Miniatures Game Zombicide: Invader Crisis Reviewed: 7th Continent Segments... 0:00 - Intro 3:52 - Kickstarter 22:38 - Feedback 25:35 - Quick Question 31:13 - On Topic 1:04:10 - Outro You can follow and/or support us with these links: Email us at podcast@TabletopGameTalk.com - for questions and feedback. giveaway@TabletopGameTalk.com - to enter our current giveaways. Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374 Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon  

This week we attempt to answer the question, are there too many games?  First there are several announcements that Chris stays on script for, a ton of Kickstaters, a review of Lords of Hellas, feedback, and a quick question on the Dice Tower Network. Kickstarters... Backed: Dead Throne Watching: HEXplore It: The Forest of Adrimon Fireball Island Graphic Novel Adventures Gruff: Stuff of Nightmares The Awful Orphanage Reviewed: Lords of Hellas Segments... 0:00 - Intro 8:50 - Kickstarter 21:08 - Feedback 28:52 - Quick Question 31:10 - On Topic 58:54 - Outro You can follow and/or support us with these links: Email us at podcast@TabletopGameTalk.com - for questions and feedback. giveaway@TabletopGameTalk.com - to enter our current giveaways. Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374 Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon  

In this session we start the adventure in the D&D Starter Set where the adventuring party encounters some goblins while attempting to deliver some goods to the small town of Phandalin. Want to know more about the D&D Starter Set, you can find out all about it here: http://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/rpg_starterset You can follow and/or support us with … Continue reading SC 014: D&D Session 1 – The Goblin’s Arrows Part 1 →

This week we look at the desire to collect things, mostly games, but sometimes Barbies and X-Men cards.  Before that we announce some winners to our last contest, have some new email addresses, announce a new contest, feedback, questions, and of course Kickstarters where Kitty does the review! Link to Unbroken limited time print and play: http://altemagames.com/unbroken/playtesting/ Link to LotR LCG steam game: http://store.steampowered.com/app/509580/The_Lord_of_the_Rings_Living_Card_Game/ 0:00 - Intro 9:56 - Kickstarter 19:13 - Feedback 29:37 - On Topic 1:07:42 - Outro You can follow and/or support us with these links: Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374 Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon  

In this Side Chat, you’ll hear our first podcast actual play session for Dungeons & Dragons.  Well, at least how the game begins.  We go over the rules to D&D and then get to know the players and their characters. Want to know more about the D&D Starter Set, you can find out all about … Continue reading SC 013: D&D Session 0 – How to Play →

This week we talk about miniatures games, or at least what they are and why we like or may not like them.  We don't have a lot of feedback this week, but we do have a quick question on game expansions and when you should add them to your game. The euro game link Chris mentioned: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/1963231/not-playing-eurogames-because-they-are-10-years-ol But first, announcements, Kickstarters, and some Feedback.  Our D&D bundle giveaway continues with a  way to get bonus entries here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/1940127/inputfeedback-ep-79-10x10-challenge You can follow and/or support us with these links: Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374 Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon  

This week we talk about story games.  Are they all they are cracked up to be?  Is it a new trend, or just a fad?  We'll get into all that... But first, announcements, Kickstarters, and some Feedback.  Our D&D bundle giveaway continues with a  way to get bonus entries here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/1940127/inputfeedback-ep-79-10x10-challenge Segments 0:00 - Intro/News/Announcements 7:05 - Kickstarter 16:20 - Feedback 29:10 - Main Topic 1:07:33 - Outro You can follow and/or support us with these links: Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374 Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon  

This week we're talking games that require ongoing investment.  We talk CCGs, we talk LCGs, we talk one time plays, and of course we talk about expansions. But first, announcements, Kickstarters, and some Feedback.  Our D&D bundle giveaway continues with a  way to get bonus entries here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/1940127/inputfeedback-ep-79-10x10-challenge Segments 0:00 - Intro/News/Announcements 7:10 - Kickstarter 19:55 - Feedback 31:40 - Main Topic 1:03:50 - Outro You can follow and/or support us with these links: Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374 Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon  

This week we're talking Role Playing Games, or more specifically how to get started in them.  This one goes. little long, we have a few cameos from player 3 and Chris and Josh make a commitment at the very end of the show.  Oh, and the links to the wizard of the coast website material we talk about can be found here: http://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/trpg-resources But first, announcements, Kickstarters, and some Feedback.  And we announce a new giveaway with a way to get bonus entries here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/1940127/inputfeedback-ep-79-10x10-challenge Segments 0:00 - Intro/News/Announcements 5:55 - Kickstarter 22:27 - Feedback 33:05 - Main Topic 1:21:30 - Outro You can follow and/or support us with these links: Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon  

This week we're talking about Groking Games.  In other words the ability to intuitively understand games of various types.  How does it affect the overall enjoyment of the game and what can we do to help people become better grokers?  No promises, but we try and figure it out. But first, announcements, Kickstarters, and some Feedback.  We have our Charterstone Giveaway winners, Chris backed Dice Throne Season 2 on Kickstarter, and we get a cool offer from Sam to compile statistics on listener 10x10 challenges.  Check out that thread here https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/1940127/inputfeedback-ep-79-10x10-challenge Oh, and go vote for us for the Board Game Geek Awards: http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgames/awards Segments 0:00 - Intro/News/Announcements 6:05 - Kickstarter 23:24 - Feedback 33:45 - Main Topic 1:10:37 - Outro You can follow and/or support us with these links: Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon  

This week I talk with Nate Chatellier and Manny Trembley about their game Dice Throne.  We talk a lot about the game and how it came to be and then move on to talk about the current Kickstarter. The Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/roxley/dice-throne-season-two Their community pages: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dicethronecommunity/  

This week we're talking about the 10x10 board game challenge.  We get some input from the listeners on the topic and Chris goes over 8 of his 10 games he's going to play 10 times this year. But first, announcements, Kickstarters, and some Feedback. Board Game Geek Awards: http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgames/awards Segments 0:00 - Intro/News/Announcements 5:35 - Kickstarter 21:12 - Feedback 30:00 - Main Topic 59:50 - Outro You can follow and/or support us with these links: Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon  

This week we're talking about Game Stores.  We look at the must haves, the nice to haves, and the don'ts of our theoretical perfect game store. But first, announcements, Kickstarters, Feedback, and a quick question from Terrence. THIS JUST IN: Between recording and publishing the podcast, our BoardGameGeek.com Micro Badge got approved.  If you're a bgg user, check it out at: https://boardgamegeek.com/microbadge/43912 Segments 0:00 - Intro/News/Announcements 5:45 - Kickstarter 27:45 - Feedback 29:57 - Main Topic 1:03:25 - Outro You can follow and/or support us with these links: Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon