The Game Table Podcast

Ian and Jared sit down at the Featured Table of The Game Table Podcast to discuss the first of a trilogy of games. Estate: Raise the Realm focuses on rebuilding estates after a great war through worker placement. Published by Grod Games. Note: Grod 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 Estate: Raise the Realm Mailing List: https://www.grodgames.com/ (scroll to bottom) Publisher: Grod Games LLC Designer: Devon Grodkiewicz, Kathryn Hahn Artists: James W Owen BGG Game Link How to Play: Game Boy Geek Links for The Game Table Podcast 'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGG Ian on BGG Overview of The Game Table Podcast The Game Table Podcast is an exploration of various board, card, and tabletop games. Hosted by Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder, this podcast offers listeners a comprehensive look at different games, providing overviews, insights on gameplay, and personal thoughts to help you decide if a game is right for your table. Each episode delves into a specific game, discussing its mechanics, strategies, and overall experience. Whether it's a family-friendly game like "Once Upon a Castle" or a more strategic title like "Apiary," we bring our enthusiasm and expertise to the table. We also share tips, reviews, and sometimes even the history behind the games they feature. Listeners can expect a mix of humor, detailed analysis, and genuine passion for gaming, making it a perfect companion for both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike. We also encourage community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

Jared and Anna sit down at the Two Top Table to discuss the clever yet simplistic card drafting, tableau building game, Castle Combo, published by Pandasaurus Games. Links for Castle Combo Interested in purchasing? Get Castle Combo Note: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. Publisher: Pandasaurus Games Designer: Grégory Grard, Mathieu Roussel Artists: Stéphane Escapa BGG Game Link How to Play: Meeple University Links for The Game Table Podcast 'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGG Ian on BGG Overview of The Game Table Podcast The Game Table Podcast is an exploration of various board, card, and tabletop games. Hosted by Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder, this podcast offers listeners a comprehensive look at different games, providing overviews, insights on gameplay, and personal thoughts to help you decide if a game is right for your table. Each episode delves into a specific game, discussing its mechanics, strategies, and overall experience. Whether it's a family-friendly game like "Once Upon a Castle" or a more strategic title like "Apiary," we bring our enthusiasm and expertise to the table. We also share tips, reviews, and sometimes even the history behind the games they feature. Listeners can expect a mix of humor, detailed analysis, and genuine passion for gaming, making it a perfect companion for both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike. We also encourage community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

Ian and Jared sit down at the Featured Table of The Game Table Podcast to discuss some small box games. Farm Hand Publisher: Grail Games Designer: Craig E. Somerton Artist: Samuel Bouvant Scream! Publisher: Bezier Games Designer: Ted Alspach Artist: Ted Alspach, Felipe Poveda Barbecubes Publisher: Alley Cat Games Designer: Brett J Gilbert, Rob Sparks Artist: Rory Muldoon Otter Publisher: Charming Games Collective Designer: Dylan Cole Artist: Lailamon Capybara Crush Publisher: Charming Games Collective Designer: Dylan Cole Artist: Andrei Ebreo Hissy Fit Publisher: Stone Age Distractions Designer: Levi Robertson, Chris Stone (II) Artist: Suchada Boonsong License to Krill Publisher: MaKa Games, LLC Designer: Matthew Kambic Artist: Dit Kaweekijrapee Fliptoons Publisher: Thunderworks Games Designer: Jordy Adan, Renato Simões Artist: Diego Sá Links for The Game Table Podcast 'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGG Ian on BGG Overview of The Game Table Podcast The Game Table Podcast is an exploration of various board, card, and tabletop games. Hosted by Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder, this podcast offers listeners a comprehensive look at different games, providing overviews, insights on gameplay, and personal thoughts to help you decide if a game is right for your table. Each episode delves into a specific game, discussing its mechanics, strategies, and overall experience. Whether it's a family-friendly game like "Once Upon a Castle" or a more strategic title like "Apiary," we bring our enthusiasm and expertise to the table. We also share tips, reviews, and sometimes even the history behind the games they feature. Listeners can expect a mix of humor, detailed analysis, and genuine passion for gaming, making it a perfect companion for both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike. We also encourage community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

Jared and Faith discuss the chaotic "Mario Kart" style racing game Dodos Riding Dinos co-published by Draco Studios and Detestable Games. Links for Dodos Riding Dinos Interested in purchasing? Get Dodos Riding Dinos Publisher: Draco Studios and Detestable Games Designer: Rubén Hernández Artists: Ivan Escalante BGG Game Link How to Play: The Test Table Links for The Game Table Podcast 'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGG Ian on BGG Overview of The Game Table Podcast The Game Table Podcast is an exploration of various board, card, and tabletop games. Hosted by Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder, this podcast offers listeners a comprehensive look at different games, providing overviews, insights on gameplay, and personal thoughts to help you decide if a game is right for your table. Each episode delves into a specific game, discussing its mechanics, strategies, and overall experience. Whether it's a family-friendly game like "Once Upon a Castle" or a more strategic title like "Apiary," we bring our enthusiasm and expertise to the table. We also share tips, reviews, and sometimes even the history behind the games they feature. Listeners can expect a mix of humor, detailed analysis, and genuine passion for gaming, making it a perfect companion for both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike. We also encourage community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

Ian and Jared sit down at the Featured Table of The Game Table Podcast to discuss the newest co-op mode in the very popular Unmatched Series: Unmatched Adventures: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles published by Restoration Games. Links for Unmatched Adventures: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Publisher: Restoration Games Designer: Noah Cohen, Rob Daviau, Jason Hager, Justin D. Jacobson, Jason Kemppainen, Brian Neff, Darren Reckner Artists: Oliver Barrett, Mihajlo Dimitrievski, Kevin Eastman, Kwanchai Moriya, Yuta Onoda, Brian Patterson, Heather Vaughan BGG Game Link Links for The Game Table Podcast 'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGG Ian on BGG Overview of The Game Table Podcast The Game Table Podcast is an exploration of various board, card, and tabletop games. Hosted by Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder, this podcast offers listeners a comprehensive look at different games, providing overviews, insights on gameplay, and personal thoughts to help you decide if a game is right for your table. Each episode delves into a specific game, discussing its mechanics, strategies, and overall experience. Whether it's a family-friendly game like "Once Upon a Castle" or a more strategic title like "Apiary," we bring our enthusiasm and expertise to the table. We also share tips, reviews, and sometimes even the history behind the games they feature. Listeners can expect a mix of humor, detailed analysis, and genuine passion for gaming, making it a perfect companion for both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike. We also encourage community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

Jared and Anna sit down at the Two Top Table to react to the 1v1 Magic & Yu-Gi-Oh inspired card and grid battler Re;Act: The Arts of War, published by Brother Ming Games. Links for Re;Act: The Arts of War Interested in purchasing? Get Re;Act: The Arts of War Note: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. Publisher: Brother Ming Games Designer: Chris Lin, MingYang Lu, Eric Zeringue Artists: loxtix, Ian Olympia BGG Game Link How to Play: Meeple University Links for The Game Table Podcast 'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGG Ian on BGG Overview of The Game Table Podcast The Game Table Podcast is an exploration of various board, card, and tabletop games. Hosted by Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder, this podcast offers listeners a comprehensive look at different games, providing overviews, insights on gameplay, and personal thoughts to help you decide if a game is right for your table. Each episode delves into a specific game, discussing its mechanics, strategies, and overall experience. Whether it's a family-friendly game like "Once Upon a Castle" or a more strategic title like "Apiary," we bring our enthusiasm and expertise to the table. We also share tips, reviews, and sometimes even the history behind the games they feature. Listeners can expect a mix of humor, detailed analysis, and genuine passion for gaming, making it a perfect companion for both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike. We also encourage community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

Ian and Jared sit down at the Featured Table of The Game Table Podcast to discuss the massive Flip n Write exploration farming game, TEND, from IV Studios Links for TEND Publisher: IV Studios Designer: Max Anderson, Zac Dixon, Austin Harrison, Toby Sarnelle Artists: Kelly Nakamura BGG Game Link How to Play: IV Studios Links for The Game Table Podcast 'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGG Ian on BGG Overview of The Game Table Podcast The Game Table Podcast is an exploration of various board, card, and tabletop games. Hosted by Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder, this podcast offers listeners a comprehensive look at different games, providing overviews, insights on gameplay, and personal thoughts to help you decide if a game is right for your table. Each episode delves into a specific game, discussing its mechanics, strategies, and overall experience. Whether it's a family-friendly game like "Once Upon a Castle" or a more strategic title like "Apiary," we bring our enthusiasm and expertise to the table. We also share tips, reviews, and sometimes even the history behind the games they feature. Listeners can expect a mix of humor, detailed analysis, and genuine passion for gaming, making it a perfect companion for both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike. We also encourage community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

Jared, Faith, and Anna of the Game Table Podcast review the tile laying (yes Anna, they are tiles!) weaving game LOOM, published by Moon Saga Workshop and currently on Kickstarter. Note: Moon Saga Workshop 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 Loom Interested in purchasing? Back Loom. Publisher: Moon Saga Workshop Designer: Jason Harris Artists: Ammon Anderson BGG Game Link How to Play: Merry Married Meeples Links for The Game Table Podcast 'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGG Ian on BGG Overview of The Game Table Podcast The Game Table Podcast is an exploration of various board, card, and tabletop games. Hosted by Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder, this podcast offers listeners a comprehensive look at different games, providing overviews, insights on gameplay, and personal thoughts to help you decide if a game is right for your table. Each episode delves into a specific game, discussing its mechanics, strategies, and overall experience. Whether it's a family-friendly game like "Once Upon a Castle" or a more strategic title like "Apiary," we bring our enthusiasm and expertise to the table. We also share tips, reviews, and sometimes even the history behind the games they feature. Listeners can expect a mix of humor, detailed analysis, and genuine passion for gaming, making it a perfect companion for both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike. We also encourage community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

Anna, Faith, Joy, Hope, and Jared have returned from Charlotte, NC where they spent 4 days gaming at TantrumCon! They give their thoughts on their first time at the convention and the kids thoughts on their first gaming convention ever. If you don't know what TantrumCon is, its a 4 day convention centered around tabletop gaming, whether that be board games, card games, and role playing games. If you are looking for a good midsize convention as a hardcore gamer or a family of gamers looking for their first convention, we hope this review gives you some insight to see if this one is a good fit for you! 2026 TantrumCon Review: Tantrum House Youtube Channel Tantrum House Website TantrumCon Website Games Mentioned: Dragon Tricks by Good Idea Games Hot Streak by CMYK Fountains by The OP Hasty Baker by GoChuckle Echidna Shuffle by Wattsalpoag Rummy Gummies by SRG Universe Terra Del Mar by Good Idea Games Blazing Thru the Appalachian Trail by Sunboard Games Estate: Raising the Realm by Grod Games 12 Rivers by Good Games Publishing Brick Like This by Dotted Games People/Groups Mentioned: Love Thy Nerd Links for The Game Table Podcast 'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGG Ian on BGG Overview of The Game Table Podcast The Game Table Podcast is an exploration of various board, card, and tabletop games. Hosted by Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder, this podcast offers listeners a comprehensive look at different games, providing overviews, insights on gameplay, and personal thoughts to help you decide if a game is right for your table. Each episode delves into a specific game, discussing its mechanics, strategies, and overall experience. Whether it's a family-friendly game like "Once Upon a Castle" or a more strategic title like "Apiary," we bring our enthusiasm and expertise to the table. We also share tips, reviews, and sometimes even the history behind the games they feature. Listeners can expect a mix of humor, detailed analysis, and genuine passion for gaming, making it a perfect companion for both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike. We also encourage community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

Ian and Jared sit down at the Featured Table of The Game Table Podcast to discuss America's great past-time in the baseball managing, card and dice drafting game, Bat Flip Dynasty, published by Scorelander Games. Note: Scorelander 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 Bat Flip Dynasty Interested in purchasing? Get Bat Flip Dynasty Publisher: Scorelander Games Designer: Scott Courlander Artists: Tom Pennifold, Weirdsgn BGG Game Link Links for The Game Table Podcast 'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGG Ian on BGG Overview of The Game Table Podcast The Game Table Podcast is an exploration of various board, card, and tabletop games. Hosted by Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder, this podcast offers listeners a comprehensive look at different games, providing overviews, insights on gameplay, and personal thoughts to help you decide if a game is right for your table. Each episode delves into a specific game, discussing its mechanics, strategies, and overall experience. Whether it's a family-friendly game like "Once Upon a Castle" or a more strategic title like "Apiary," we bring our enthusiasm and expertise to the table. We also share tips, reviews, and sometimes even the history behind the games they feature. Listeners can expect a mix of humor, detailed analysis, and genuine passion for gaming, making it a perfect companion for both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike. We also encourage community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

Jared sits alone at the Two Top Table while Anna works on a number of things - she's incredible. But Jared knows the show must go on. Today, we look at Toy Battle published by Repos Production. Links for Toy Battle Interested in purchasing? Get Toy Battle Note: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. Publisher: Repos Production Designer: Paolo Mori, Alessandro Zucchini Artists: Paul Mafayon BGG Game Link How to Play: Repos Production Links for The Game Table Podcast 'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGG Ian on BGG Overview of The Game Table Podcast The Game Table Podcast is an exploration of various board, card, and tabletop games. Hosted by Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder, this podcast offers listeners a comprehensive look at different games, providing overviews, insights on gameplay, and personal thoughts to help you decide if a game is right for your table. Each episode delves into a specific game, discussing its mechanics, strategies, and overall experience. Whether it's a family-friendly game like "Once Upon a Castle" or a more strategic title like "Apiary," we bring our enthusiasm and expertise to the table. We also share tips, reviews, and sometimes even the history behind the games they feature. Listeners can expect a mix of humor, detailed analysis, and genuine passion for gaming, making it a perfect companion for both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike. We also encourage community interaction t

Ian and Jared sit down at the Featured Table of The Game Table Podcast to discuss their adventures riding the tabletop version of the EAC in the dice drafting game, Australis, published by KOSMOS. Note: Thames and Kosmos 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 Australis Interested in purchasing? Get Australis Note: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. Publisher: KOSMOS Designer: Leo Colovini, Alessandro Zucchini Artists: Fiore GmbH BGG Game Link How to Play: Kovray Links for The Game Table Podcast 'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGG Ian on BGG Overview of The Game Table Podcast The Game Table Podcast is an exploration of various board, card, and tabletop games. Hosted by Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder, this podcast offers listeners a comprehensive look at different games, providing overviews, insights on gameplay, and personal thoughts to help you decide if a game is right for your table. Each episode delves into a specific game, discussing its mechanics, strategies, and overall experience. Whether it's a family-friendly game like "Once Upon a Castle" or a more strategic title like "Apiary," we bring our enthusiasm and expertise to the table. We also share tips, reviews, and sometimes even the history behind the games they feature. Listeners can expect a mix of

Jared, Faith, and Joy sit down at the Kid's/Family table of the Game Table Podcast to review the take that, hand management, creature building during the apocalypse game, Doomlings. Note: Doomlings, LLC 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 Doomlings Interested in purchasing? Get Doomlings Note: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. Publisher: Doomlings, LLC (Check out this site...the amount of product is wild!!) Designer: Justus Meyer, Andrew Meyer (I) Artists: Justus Meyer BGG Game Link How to Play: Doomlings Links for The Game Table Podcast 'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGG Ian on BGG Overview of The Game Table Podcast The Game Table Podcast is an exploration of various board, card, and tabletop games. Hosted by Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder, this podcast offers listeners a comprehensive look at different games, providing overviews, insights on gameplay, and personal thoughts to help you decide if a game is right for your table. Each episode delves into a specific game, discussing its mechanics, strategies, and overall experience. Whether it's a family-friendly game like "Once Upon a Castle" or a more strategic title like "Apiary," we bring our enthusiasm and expertise to the table. We also share tips, reviews, and sometimes even the history behind the games they f

The Game Table Podcast is going to TantrumCon! Jared, Anna, Faith, Joy, & Hope will be there and we are so excited to get to join this Con for the very first time. Jared takes a few minutes to talk about some of the things we are excited to experience at TantrumCon! Links for TantrumCon Con Website: https://tantrumcon.com/home Tantrum House Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tantrumhousegames Tantrum House Website: https://tantrumhouse.com/ Previous Table Flip Tournaments: https://tantrumcon.com/table-flipping Links for The Game Table Podcast 'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGG Ian on BGG Overview of The Game Table Podcast The Game Table Podcast is an exploration of various board, card, and tabletop games. Hosted by Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder, this podcast offers listeners a comprehensive look at different games, providing overviews, insights on gameplay, and personal thoughts to help you decide if a game is right for your table. Each episode delves into a specific game, discussing its mechanics, strategies, and overall experience. Whether it's a family-friendly game like "Once Upon a Castle" or a more strategic title like "Apiary," we bring our enthusiasm and expertise to the table. We also share tips, reviews, and sometimes even the history behind the games they feature. Listeners can expect a mix of humor, detailed analysis, and genuine passion for gaming, making it a perfect companion for both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike. We also encourage community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

Ian and Jared sit down at the Featured Table of The Game Table Podcast to discuss the economic worker placement game, Yokohama, published by Synapses Games Links for Yokohama Interested in purchasing? Get Yokohama Note: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. Publisher: Synapses Games Designer: Hisashi Hayashi Artists: The Creation Studio, Adam P. McIver, Ryo Nyamo BGG Game Link How to Play: BoardGameGeek Links for The Game Table Podcast 'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGG Ian on BGG Overview of The Game Table Podcast The Game Table Podcast is an exploration of various board, card, and tabletop games. Hosted by Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder, this podcast offers listeners a comprehensive look at different games, providing overviews, insights on gameplay, and personal thoughts to help you decide if a game is right for your table. Each episode delves into a specific game, discussing its mechanics, strategies, and overall experience. Whether it's a family-friendly game like "Once Upon a Castle" or a more strategic title like "Apiary," we bring our enthusiasm and expertise to the table. We also share tips, reviews, and sometimes even the history behind the games they feature

We start the year discussing our most anticipated tabletop games of 2026! We look at games that will be released in 2026 and some games that have already been released that haven't made it to our table yet. Anticipated Games for 2026 Discussed Take Time Toy Battle Puerto Rico: 1897 - Special Edition Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship Unmatched Adventures: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Castle Combo Formaggio Marvel Champions Brass: Pittsburgh Bagged & Boarded The Great Library Raas: A Dance of Love Honor's End Vine & Flowers: Blooming Harmonies Class of '89 The Game Makers Tenpenny Parks: Collector's Edition Lairs Root: Homeland Expansion World Order Hegemony Let's Go: To France! Links for The Game Table Podcast Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at

We are stumbling across the finish line of 2025 with technical difficulties. Ian jumps in at the last minute to provide his Top 10 tabletop games played during the year of 2025. Meanwhile... Jared travels back home from vacation. Links for The Game Table Podcast Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGG Ian on BGG Overview of The Game Table Podcast The Game Table Podcast is an exploration of various board, card, and tabletop games. Hosted by Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder, this podcast offers listeners a comprehensive look at different games, providing overviews, insights on gameplay, and personal thoughts to help you decide if a game is right for your table. Each episode delves into a specific game, discussing its mechanics, strategies, and overall experience. Whether it's a family-friendly game like "Once Upon a Castle" or a more strategic title like "Apiary," we bring our enthusiasm and expertise to the table. We also share tips, reviews, and sometimes even the history behind the games they feature. Listeners can expect a mix of humor, detailed analysis, and genuine passion for gaming, making it a perfect companion for both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike. We also encourage community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

It's a week of Tiny and Small Allplay Games! As we wrap up our week of Allplay reviews taking a look at a Tiny or Small box game from Allplay, Anna takes a few minutes to talk about Waddle - the penguin placing, fish claiming, penguin family building game. Note: AllPlay 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 Waddle Interested in purchasing Waddle? Get it here. Note: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. Publisher: Allplay Designer: Corné van Moorsel Artists: Anca Gavril, Daniel Profiri BGG Game Link How to Play: Foster the Meeple Links for The Game Table Podcast 'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGG Ian on BGG Overview of The Game Table Podcast The Game Table Podcast is an exploration of various board, card, and tabletop games. Hosted by Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder, this podcast offers listeners a comprehensive look at different games, providing overviews, insights on gameplay, and personal thoughts to help you decide if a game is right for your table. Each episode delves into a specific game, discussing its mechanics, strategies, and overall experience. Whether it's a family-friendly game like "Once Upon a Castle" or a more strategic title like "Apiary," we bring our enthusiasm and expertise to th

It's a week of Tiny and Small Allplay Games! Each day, Jared or Ian will take a look at a Tiny or Small box game from Allplay. Today, Ian takes a few minutes to talk about Slambo - the card fighting sumo game. Note: AllPlay 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 Slambo Interested in purchasing Slambo? Get it here. Note: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. Publisher: Allplay Designer: Ryan "The Boulder" Richford Artists: 別府さい (Sai Beppu) BGG Game Link How to Play: Ruel Gaviola Links for The Game Table Podcast 'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGG Ian on BGG Overview of The Game Table Podcast The Game Table Podcast is an exploration of various board, card, and tabletop games. Hosted by Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder, this podcast offers listeners a comprehensive look at different games, providing overviews, insights on gameplay, and personal thoughts to help you decide if a game is right for your table. Each episode delves into a specific game, discussing its mechanics, strategies, and overall experience. Whether it's a family-friendly game like "Once Upon a Castle" or a more strategic title like "Apiary," we bring our enthusiasm and expertise to the table. We also share tips, reviews, and sometimes even the history behind the games they feature. Listeners can expect a mix of humor, detailed analysi

It's a week of Tiny and Small Allplay Games! Each day, Jared or Ian will take a look at a Tiny or Small box game from Allplay. Today, Jared takes a few minutes to talk about Mind Space - the game of mental health. Links for Mind Space Interested in purchasing Mind Space? Get it here. Note: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. Publisher: Allplay Designer: Nao Shimamura (シマムラナオ) Artists: Julianne Griepp BGG Game Link Links for The Game Table Podcast 'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGG Ian on BGG Overview of The Game Table Podcast The Game Table Podcast is an exploration of various board, card, and tabletop games. Hosted by Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder, this podcast offers listeners a comprehensive look at different games, providing overviews, insights on gameplay, and personal thoughts to help you decide if a game is right for your table. Each episode delves into a specific game, discussing its mechanics, strategies, and overall experience. Whether it's a family-friendly game like "Once Upon a Castle" or a more strategic title like "Apiary," we bring our enthusiasm and expertise to the table. We also share tips, reviews, and sometimes even the history behind the games they feature. Listeners can expect a mix of humor, detailed analysis, and genuine passion for gaming, making it a perfect companion for both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike. We also encourage community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord. It's a week of Tiny and Small Allplay Games! Each day, Jared or Ian will take a look at a Tiny or Small box game from Allplay