Best Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder Podcasts (2025)

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Castle Raisers – A Featured Table Review 59:34

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5d ago59:34

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Ian and Jared reminisce over simple childhood folktales as they review the newest iteration of " The Three Little Pigs" in the tower defense board game, Castle Raisers published by WWBG. Note: Wonderful World Board Games was kind enough to provide us with a review copy of this game. Our intention is to review each game fairly and honestly whether w…

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Table Topics: The Rules 1:05:48

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Ian is back at the table with Kalee, going over a major pain point of games-the rules. Whether you're reading them for the first time, or teaching them for the hundredth time, mistakes can be dramatic. Everyone has different ways they like to learn and different challenges when they teach. As with most things on the show, it comes down to respectin…

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Spooktacular – A Featured Table Review 59:35

19d ago59:35

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Ian and Jared prep for fall and spooky season as they discuss one of the new hot games: Spooktacular from Level 99 Games. Note: Level 99 Games was kind enough to provide us with a review copy of this game. Our intention is to review each game fairly and honestly whether we purchase a game or are given a game for review. Links for Spooktacular Publi…

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Super Trains – A Kid’s Table Review 28:20

26d ago28:20

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Faith, Joy, and Jared settle in at the kid's table to discuss the pick up and deliver super hero save the city from the evil semi-truck gang game, Super Trains.Note: Treasure Falls Games was kind enough to provide us with a review copy of this game. Our intention is to review each game fairly and honestly whether we purchase a game or are given a g…

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Table Topics: Living for Chaos 1:07:05

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Kalee and a new guest Sarah navigate a chaos storm of tales and opinions. The chaotic storm spins us through the treatment of boardgames, RPG horror stories, and even some more action-packed hobbies. Join us as we embrace all that comes with our own takes and opinions. Want to send in your own story for this or future table topics? Links for Table …

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Eila & Something Shiny, A Gentle Rain, and Kinfire Delve: Vainglory’s Grotto – Two-Top Table Reviews 1:05:35

1M ago1:05:35

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Anna and Jared settle in to the Two-Top Table this week to discuss three solo games that have the option of playing at two: Eila & Something Shiny published by North Star Games, A Gentle Rain and Kinfire Delve: Vainglory's Grotto both published by Incredible Dream Studios. Note: Incredible Dream Studios was kind enough to provide us with a review c…

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Bonus Episode: Toth Games Interview for Legends of the Arena 1:08:39

1M ago1:08:39

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Jared interviews Michael and Brian Toth from Toth Games as they prepare to launch their Kickstarter gaming project, Legends of the Arena, on August 26th, 2025. Links for Legends of the Arena / Toth Games Publisher: Toth GamesDesigner: Brian Toth, Michael TothArtists: Christian Erbe, Gunship Revolution, ZaozabotBGG Game LinkKickstarter: https://www.…

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Star Realms Academy – A Kid’s Table Review 23:54

1M ago23:54

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Faith, Joy, Hope, and Jared jump into their cockpits to review one of the newest "My First" games: Star Realms Academy: My First Deckbuilding Game by Wacky Wizard Games.Note: Wacky Wizard Games was kind enough to provide us with a review copy of this game. Our intention is to review each game fairly and honestly whether we purchase a game or are gi…

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Table Topics: Potable Potions 58:54

1M ago58:54

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Kalee and Ashley return to tackle a tricky topic - alcohol at game nights. While the initial question posed to r/boardgames seemed to return a general consensus of comfort, there are horror stories lurking. These include the Great Gin and Tonic Flood of Carcassone, as well as those with much more serious connotations. We try to navigate all stories…

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Star Wars: Battle of Hoth – A Featured Table Review 58:00

2M ago58:00

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Ian and Jared dive into a discussion about Asmodee's newest implementation of Memoir 44 in Star Wars: Battle of Hoth. Links for Star Wars: Battle of Hoth Publisher: AsmodeeDesigner: Richard Borg, Adrien MartinotArtists: Ben Carre, Christophe Duhaze, Tony Foti, Clément MassonBGG Game Link Links for The Game Table Podcast 'How to Play' Music Backgrou…

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Vantage – A Featured Table Review 51:42

2M ago51:42

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Anna and Jared settle in to the Two- Top Table this week to discuss one of their most anticipated games of the year: Vantage by Stonemaier Games.Note: Apologies for the audio quality at certain points of this episode. When this episode was recorded, we were recovering from being sick, had multiple technical issues, and multiple interruptions. Hopef…

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Table Topics: Table Talk 58:51

2M ago58:51

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Kalee and Ian discuss one of the core elements of every game play - the table talk. On or off-topic, talking is an inevitability for most, but can be a treacherous area. Some people can handle ribbing, others really can't, and it's up to you to navigate. But luckily, a Game Table expert is on the case. Want to send in your own story for this or fut…

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GenCon 2025 Review 1:04:06

2M ago1:04:06

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Anna and Jared record as they drive back from GenCon 2025 giving some of their thoughts from the weekend of "The Greatest Four Days in Gaming". If you don't know what GenCon is, its a 4 day convention centered around tabletop gaming, whether that be board games, card games, and role playing games. Whether you were able to go this year or not, we ho…

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Table Topics: Flirting with Disaster 50:08

2M ago50:08

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Kalee and Ashley explore stories where board gaming enters the early moments of dating, and how maybe that's a pro-level move. What better way is there to see how someone handles competition, and can celebrate wins and losses with grace and tact? Or....learn that they can't. Want to send in your own story for this or future table topics? Links for …

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Board Game Expansions! – A Featured Table Discussion 1:00:09

2M ago1:00:09

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Board Game Expansions! Ian and Jared sit down at the Featured Table to discuss games that were improved by their expansions. Links for The Game Table Podcast 'How to Play' Music Background:Song: Inspiring Cinematic AmbientArtist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey ChistilinHave questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast?Check out our website: theg…

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Table Topics: Banned! 56:37

2M ago56:37

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Kalee and Ashley cover games that had their day, and now they're BANNED! Maybe they don't work with the players available, maybe individuals have bad history with them, or maybe....things just didn't click. There are stories of individuals holding to their bans, and much discussion on what's been banned by the gamers of r/boardgames. Lots of repeat…

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The Game Table Podcast’s 100th…ish Episode 1:13:33

3M ago1:13:33

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Ian and Jared celebrate The Game Table Podcast's 100th...ish episode and two years of podcasting together. We reminisce, celebrate, and talk about what's ahead. ALSO, there's a top 10 list featuring games that the guys have reviewed on the podcast over the last two years. Links for The Game Table Podcast 'How to Play' Music Background:Song: Inspiri…

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Table Topics: Health and Safety 59:30

3M ago59:30

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Doctor Cortlyn returns for a health centered episode! Board gaming is a fairly safe hobby, but there are always health needs to take into account. Kalee and Cortlyn cover a reddit saga of someone with a diagnosis, and a coworker who just won’t let it go. We often have strong feelings around our health, and they can easily end up at the table. So le…

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Xylotar: Unhinged / Illusion / Patrician: Towers of Influence / Hanabi – A Kid’s/Family Table Review 30:07

3M ago30:07

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Jared sits alone at the Family Table to discuss four games: Xylotar: Unhinged by Bezier Games, Illusion from Pandasaurus Games, Patrician: Towers of Influence by Calliope Games, and Hanabi by R&R Games. Links for Xylotar: Unhinged Interested in purchasing? Xylotar: UnhingedNote: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. P…

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Table Topics – Vacations! 1:01:39

3M ago1:01:39

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We’re halfway through summer, so it’s time to talk about a regular summer activity - vacations! Kalee and Ashley discuss their favorite gaming memories from trips, and talk through stories where some vacation priorities are just not aligning. We all want to make the most of our time away, and that can often include games, but there is always a line…

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The Game Table Podcast’s 2025 GenCon Preview 1:02:12

3M ago1:02:12

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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 2025. With the convention starting in just under a month, Jared's excited! Ian is excited too.... but he's also trying to buy a house so he can't go to GenCon this year.... If you don't know what GenCon is, i…

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Table Topics: Team-Ups and Take-Downs 58:30

3M ago58:30

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Do you ever just feel like the world is against you? Well, maybe it’s just everyone else at the table. Kalee and a new guest, Josh, discuss these moments and how to navigate them. Sometimes it’s good to lean into advantages. Sometimes it’s better to make deals. But if you’re being teamed-up against for reasons other than gameplay, that might be a p…

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Boop / Paris: La Cité de la Lumière – A Two Top Review 52:56

3M ago52:56

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Anna and Jared discuss a pair of abstract games - Boop and Paris: La Cité de la Lumière - together at the Two Top Table. Links for Boop Interested in purchasing? Get BoopNote: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. Publisher: Smirk & Dagger GamesDesigner: Scott BradyArtists: Curt CovertBGG Game LinkHow to Play: Play th…

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Table Topics: Sibling Rivalries 54:43

3M ago54:43

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Kalee and her sister Cortlyn reminisce - or confess - about their experience gaming together as siblings and the sibling rivalries that formed. They cover stories of siblings at odds or in communion against others. It’s an interesting thing to balance when different ages and dynamics are involved, and especially when you know this person is your ma…

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Comic Hunters – A Featured Table Review 53:31

3M ago53:31

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Jared's back! He and Ian discuss the game of drafting mini games, Comic Hunters, published by Spin Masters Ltd. Links for Comic Hunters Interested in purchasing? Get Comic Hunters Note: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. Publisher: Spin Masters LtdDesigner: Robert CoelhoArtists: Diego SáBGG Game LinkHow to Play: Ta…

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Table Topics: Who Get’s an Invite? 46:57

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Kalee and her sister Cortlyn sit down to talk about the very first decision of any game night - the invitations. They examine opinions on who to invite and who to move on from. They step into discussions of when friends are in different phases of life, and how best to care for each other despite. Perhaps most importantly, they provide the PSA to in…

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Tsuro / Skyjo – Kid’s Table Reviews 28:46

4M ago28:46

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Faith, Joy, and Jared are back at the kid's table taking a look at two oldie but goodies in Tsuro and Skyjo. Links for Tsuro Interested in purchasing? Get Tsuro Note: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. Publisher: Calliope GamesDesigner: Tom McMurchieArtists: Cathy Brigg, Andrew Hepworth, Shane Small, Imelda Vohwink…

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Flamecraft – A Featured Table Review 54:29

4M ago54:29

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Kalee and Nathan momentarily shift from the Table Topics discussions to settle in at the Featured table and review the punny, goods-trading, draconic shopkeeping game, Flamecraft, published by Cardboard Alchemy. Links for Flamecraft Interested in purchasing? Get FlamecraftNote: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. Ki…

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Table Topics: The Love of the Game 53:27

4M ago53:27

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It’s an uplifting episode! Kalee and Nate celebrate their own anniversary by reading stories about love and the love of the game. Board gaming in particular is so often a shared pastime for couples, and these stories exemplify the benefits. But we’re not limited to that! Join us as we celebrate love of others, ourselves, and those favorite moments …

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Awkward Guests: The Walton Case – A Featured Table Review 43:34

4M ago43:34

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Ian and Julia settle in to the Featured Table this week to discuss the version of Clue we have all wanted all our lives: Awkward Guests: The Walton Case published by Megacorpin Games. Links for Awkward Guests: The Walton Case Interested in purchasing? Get Awkward Guests: The Walton CaseNote: We might receive compensation for purchases through our A…

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Table Topics: Cheaters Everywhere! 49:19

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Kalee and Ashley tackle tales of cheaters and the drama they create. We discuss how trust can fracture, or when it’s time to leave things at the table. There’s also an example of the community of r/Catan helping to catch a different kind of cheating… Want to discuss Cheaters Everywhere! or other topics? Links for Table Topics / The Game Table Podca…

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Root – A Featured Table Review 1:07:05

4M ago1:07:05

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Ian sits down at the Featured Table along with his good friend, Josh Moore, to discuss the cute but vicious area control game, Root by Leder Games. Links for Root Interested in purchasing? Get RootNote: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. Publisher: Leder GamesDesigner: Cole WehrleArtists: Kyle FerrinBGG Game LinkHo…

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Table Topics: Out-of-Game Feelings 59:11

4M ago59:11

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Kalee and Ashley cover stories concerning feelings that can be brought to games–with off-table origins. We discuss how we need to uplift the things people love without judgement, and consider where everyone is coming from when tensions arise. Want to discuss Out-of-Game Feelings or other topics? Links for Table Topics / The Game Table Podcast Intro…

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Flip 7 – A Kid’s Table Review 15:27

5M ago15:27

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Josh T. and his son Isaac hold down the Kid's table as they take a look at Flip 7 published by The Op Games. Links for Flip 7 Interested in purchasing? Get Flip 7Note: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. Publisher: The Op GamesDesigner: Eric OlsenArtists: O'Neil MabileBGG Game LinkHow to Play: Watch It Played Links …

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Table Topics: Investing in the Hobby 57:57

5M ago57:57

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Kalee and Ashley approach the cost associated with investing in the hobby of board gaming–when and what to buy, the psychology of game advertisements, and even an example of developing games and seeing them published. Don’t worry–you don’t have to do the math. Want to discuss Investing in the Hobby or other topics? Links for Table Topics / The Game…

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Everdell Duo – A Two Top Review 36:16

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Anna and Jared sit down at the Two Top table to discuss the two player game, Everdell Duo. Links for Everdell Duo Interested in purchasing? Get Everdell Duo Note: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. Publisher: Starling GamesDesigner: James A. Wilson & Clarissa A. WilsonArtists: Enggar Adirasa and Andrew BosleyBGG Ga…

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Table Topics: Gaming Conventions 1:11:38

5M ago1:11:38

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Kalee, Jared, and Scot recount their favorite moments from a recent gaming convention, and cover stories about valuing your friends, celebrating birthdays, and the dramas of ‘merch’. They cover how teaching games and play-to-win games work, and shout-out to many of the cool people we met at Fun K-Town. Want to discuss Gaming Conventions or other to…

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Landmarks / Things in Rings / Fun K-Town 53:56

5M ago53:56

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Ian, Jared, Anna, Kalee, and Scot discuss Landmarks from Floodgate Games, Things in Rings from All Play, and chat about some of the games they played at Fun K-Town in Knoxville, TN this past weekend. Links for Landmarks / Things in Rings / Fun K-Town Interested in purchasing? Get Landmarks Note: We might receive compensation for purchases through o…

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Table Topics: You Made a Choice 44:23

5M ago44:23

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Kalee and Nate discuss games in which you must choose something to put forwards, and how sometimes, there’s definitely a wrong choice. It’s probably smart to balance your chances for scoring in a game against the people you need on your side in the rest of your life. Oof. Want to discuss You Made a Choice or other topics? Links for Table Topics / T…

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Everdell – A Featured Table Review 54:55

5M ago54:55

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Ian and Jared discuss the charming critter city building game Everdell, published by Starling Games. Everdell has captured the heart of the board gaming community. Do Ian and Jared feel the same? Find out, as we discuss. Links for Everdell Interested in purchasing? Get Everdell Note: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon li…

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Table Topics: Hosting Game Night 41:37

5M ago41:37

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Kalee and Ashley look at some stories about hosting game night from hosts of game nights–from the desire to be invited to the results after a successful event. We discuss what makes game nights great, and how best to respect the hosts opening their homes to you. Want to discuss Hosting Game Night or other topics? Links for Table Topics / The Game T…

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Wandering Towers – A Kid’s Table Review 25:46

6M ago25:46

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Faith, Joy, Hope, & Jared sit down at the Kid's Table this week to take a look at the hand management memory racing game, Wandering Towers, published by Capstone Games. Links for Wandering Towers Interested in purchasing? Get Wandering TowersNote: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. Publisher: Capstone GamesDesigner…

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Table Topics: Table Compatibility 42:13

6M ago42:13

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Kalee and Ashley get into examples of tables that aren’t quite gelling, and how to navigate hurt feelings and finding the right table compatibility. We talk about how to balance attitudes and make sure everyone is enjoying their time playing. Want to discuss Table Compatibility or other topics? Links for Table Topics / The Game Table Podcast Intro …

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Ready Set Bet – A Featured Table Review 53:31

6M ago53:31

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Jared is off this week, so Ian has on one of our listeners who happens to also be a big fan of Ready Set Bet. Derek & Ian sit down at the Featured Table to gush over - I mean discuss - the real time horse race betting game, Ready Set Bet, by AEG. Links for Ready Set Bet Interested in purchasing? Get Ready Set BetNote: We might receive compensation …

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Table Topics: Playing the Long Games 48:06

6M ago48:06

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Kalee and Nate tackle navigating when games drag on, and when it looks like defeat is certain. We also dip into Nate’s personal history with everyone’s original long game - Monopoly. Want to discuss Playing the Long Games or other topics? Links for Table Topics / The Game Table Podcast Intro Music:Song: Drunk on FunkArtist: Top-FlowBackground Music…

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Trick Shot: Second Edition – A Two Top Review 53:30

6M ago53:30

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Ian and Jared sit down at the Two-Top Table to discuss Trick Shot: Second Edition - the push your luck, tactical hockey board game - published by Wolff Designa. Note: Due to an audio error, the audio quality on this one is significantly lower than our standard. We apologize for any inconvenience... my bad. - Jared Links for Trick Shot: Second Editi…

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Table Topics: Gaming with Family 41:31

6M ago41:31

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Kalee and Ashley discuss one of the most common settings for board gaming - gaming with family. We explore the drama and damages that can rear their heads amongst the people who know us the best. Want to discuss Gaming with Family or other topics? Links for Table Topics / The Game Table Podcast Intro Music:Song: Drunk on FunkArtist: Top-FlowBackgro…

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Sniper Elite: The Board Game – A Featured Table Review 50:00

6M ago50:00

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Ian and Jared sit down at the Featured Table to discuss Sniper Elite: The Board Game - the hidden movement tabletop adaptation of the hit video game series Sniper Elite. Links for Sniper Elite: The Board Game Interested in purchasing? Get Sniper Elite: The Board GamePublisher: Rebellion UnpluggedDesigner: Patrick Matheus, André Luiz Silva NegrãoArt…

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The Game Table presents Table Topics 51:22

6M ago51:22

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Jared and Ian introduce Kalee - a new host for some new content called Table Topics - an addition to the Game Table Podcast platform. They are quickly introduced to the format via some short stories with strong opinions on board games - good and bad. Links for Table Topics / The Game Table Podcast Intro Music:Song: Drunk on FunkArtist: Top-FlowBack…

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Sonic Speed Battle – A Kid’s Table Review 25:41

7M ago25:41

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Jared and Faith are joined at the Kid's Table this week by their Sonic-loving friends, Scot and Aiden. The four of them discuss the fast-paced card game Sonic Speed Battle, published by Kess Co. Links for Sonic Speed Battle Interested in purchasing Sonic Speed BattleNote: As an Amazon Associate, we earn commission from qualifying purchases. Publish…

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