Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast

Welcome to Game Mechanics, where we kick the tires and run diagnostics on tabletop experiences! Hosts Logan Jenkins and Greg Leatherman talk about everything tabletop; from board games, to roleplaying games, and even some video games that evoke the tabletop experience. Greg and Logan have been playing games for decades and have designed several games themselves.

S2E32 - Spoooooky Games - GM2 32

On this SPOOKY EPISODE, we discuss some of the final wishes of Greg and Logan. We move to an even spookier topic - several NEW Magic sets! And then we talk about spooky board games for this Halloween season! Find Logan's stuff at LoganJenkins.com. Find Greg's stuff at Leatherman.Games. Email us at GameMechanicsCast@Gmail.com. Join our Discord! Game Mechanics is hosted and supported by The Moonshot podcast network.

10-14
57:42

S2E31 - 41% - GM2 31

The mechanics explore a recent study on board games. Are you one of the 41% of millennials that experience joy while playing board games? Or are you potentially the elusive Gen X person that's ever experienced joy of any kind? Come Let us know in our Discord! Find Logan's stuff at LoganJenkins.com. Find Greg's stuff at Leatherman.Games. Email us at GameMechanicsCast@Gmail.com. Join our Discord! Game Mechanics is hosted and supported by The Moonshot podcast network.

10-07
47:43

S2E30 - Games under $25 - GM2 30

The mechanics discuss some company woes and doomed Kickstarters. Then we move into recommending some good games that aren't super expensive, even in this weird moment. Find Logan's stuff at LoganJenkins.com. Find Greg's stuff at Leatherman.Games. Email us at GameMechanicsCast@Gmail.com. Join our Discord! Game Mechanics is hosted and supported by The Moonshot podcast network.

09-30
38:02

S2E29 - Autumnal Games - GM2 29

Things are looking pretty dire for the tabletop industry right now. We talk about some companies that are in trouble, and more bad stuff on the horizon. Then, to lighten the mood a bit, the mechanics share some of their favorite games for autumn. Find Logan's stuff at LoganJenkins.com. Find Greg's stuff at Leatherman.Games. Email us at GameMechanicsCast@Gmail.com. Join our Discord! Game Mechanics is hosted and supported by The Moonshot podcast network.

09-23
44:27

S2E28 - We Went to Dragon Con! - GM2 28 (fixed audio)

The Mechanics are back from Dragon Con and talk about the experience of the con. Then we get into some AI discussion (spoiler: it's bad) and a greater conversation about what art is and the value of making something as a creative outlet. Find Logan's stuff at LoganJenkins.com. Find Greg's stuff at Leatherman.Games. Email us at GameMechanicsCast@Gmail.com. Join our Discord! Game Mechanics is hosted and supported by The Moonshot podcast network.

09-16
45:52

S2E27 - A Celebration of Life at the Culver's - GM2 27

RIP Ruth, you would've loved this butter burger. Sign up to be an organ donor here. Logan asks Greg about his process for writing games, and how to actually get a game ready for publishing! Greg's new game, Domeskai Tamers, is launching on Kickstarter soon. Bookmark it here. Find Logan's stuff at LoganJenkins.com. Find Greg's stuff at Leatherman.Games. Email us at GameMechanicsCast@Gmail.com. Join our Discord! Game Mechanics is hosted and supported by The Moonshot podcast network.

09-09
46:26

S2E26 - Spooky Games - GM2 26

We open talking about presents and gift lists and why you should USE THEM! Then we talk about some creator stuff we did at GenCon. And just a little bit of rage bait article, as a treat. Find Logan's stuff at LoganJenkins.com. Find Greg's stuff at Leatherman.Games. Email us at GameMechanicsCast@Gmail.com. Join our Discord! Game Mechanics is hosted and supported by The Moonshot podcast network.

09-02
42:52

S2E25 - Dagger Through A Heart - GM2 25

We have a Magic the Gaythering segment! And then we get into what we got into at Gencon! Find out Logan's Game of The Con (tm) and how many cute games Greg got. Also, Greg has OPINIONS on Daggerheart. Find Logan's stuff at LoganJenkins.com. Find Greg's stuff at Leatherman.Games. Email us at GameMechanicsCast@Gmail.com. Join our Discord! Game Mechanics is hosted and supported by The Moonshot podcast network.

08-26
52:23

S2E24 - The Mechanics Go To Gencon - GM2 24

In a very special episode of Game Mechanics, we're in the dealer hall at Gencon interviewing lots of game creators as we go! Come listen to find out what all of their favorite game mechanics are. I hope they say Logan and Greg! Find Logan's stuff at LoganJenkins.com. Find Greg's stuff at Leatherman.Games. Email us at GameMechanicsCast@Gmail.com. Join our Discord! Game Mechanics is hosted and supported by The Moonshot podcast network.

08-19
25:24

S2E23 - Come on Back, Pendulum - GM2 23

We get an installment of Magic: The Gaythering, then we get into some heavier topics. The nature of recording episodes a couple weeks in advance means we are a bit behind on the current situation. We are excited that there seems to be positive movement on the payment processor front. Let's keep this top of mind and keep Mastercard and others' inboxes full! Find Logan's stuff at LoganJenkins.com. Find Greg's stuff at Leatherman.Games. Email us at GameMechanicsCast@Gmail.com. Join our Discord! Game Mechanics is hosted and supported by The Moonshot podcast network.

08-12
45:12

S2E22 - Sixty Thousand Minutes - GM2 22

We talk some beautiful Magic lands, Donkey Kong, and long games. Like... life commitments. Have you ever played a game for enough minutes to make a Broadway tune? We sure haven't, but let's think about it for a while. Find Logan's stuff at LoganJenkins.com. Find Greg's stuff at Leatherman.Games. Email us at GameMechanicsCast@Gmail.com. Join our Discord! Game Mechanics is hosted and supported by The Moonshot podcast network.

08-05
45:47

S2E21 - The Gencon One (for real) - GM2 21

We have some news that's less relevant with the current itch situation (this is a factor of recording 2 weeks early, we'll get to it!) After that, Logan and Greg have their lists of games they're excited about for Gencon. Related: we'll be at Gencon! Come find us and maybe we can play a game or two! Find Logan's stuff at LoganJenkins.com. Find Greg's stuff at Leatherman.Games. Email us at GameMechanicsCast@Gmail.com. Join our Discord! Game Mechanics is hosted and supported by The Moonshot podcast network.

07-29
51:01

S2E20 - Gencon Pre-List - GM2 20

Logan always puts together a list of games to check out at Gencon. He hasn't made that list just yet... but he does have a bunch of games he's excited about anyway! We talk about those games, other Gencon stuff, and other things we're excited about right now! Find Logan's stuff at LoganJenkins.com. Find Greg's stuff at Leatherman.Games. Email us at GameMechanicsCast@Gmail.com. Join our Discord! Game Mechanics is hosted and supported by The Moonshot podcast network.

07-22
48:46

S2E19 - Storytelling Games - GM2 19

Today we talk about storytelling games; experiences that have creative storytelling elements, but aren't quite roleplaying games. Come listen as we explore some of the most fun games we've played in this genre. Find Logan's stuff at LoganJenkins.com. Find Greg's stuff at Leatherman.Games. Email us at GameMechanicsCast@Gmail.com. Join our Discord! Game Mechanics is hosted and supported by The Moonshot podcast network.

07-15
45:05

S2E18 - Perryl Sunderfolk Can Eat My Shorts - GM2 18

Logan is still playing (mostly the intro of) Sunderfolk. Greg is playing less Sentinels of the Multiverse because he loves it so much. And Citadels has an... interesting picture in its Board Game Geek gallery. We also talk hot goss with Daggerheart, and more! Find Logan's stuff at LoganJenkins.com. Find Greg's stuff at Leatherman.Games. Email us at GameMechanicsCast@Gmail.com. Join our Discord! Game Mechanics is hosted and supported by The Moonshot podcast network.

07-08
41:02

S2E17 - Rough Trade Wario - GM2 17

Hoo wee. Sometimes, when you podcast, you just sorta go into a fugue state and emerge having recorded the most unhinged episode you’ve ever done. Anyway, here’s our Daddies Day episode. Find Logan's stuff at LoganJenkins.com. Find Greg's stuff at Leatherman.Games. Email us at GameMechanicsCast@Gmail.com. Join our Discord! Game Mechanics is hosted and supported by The Moonshot podcast network.

07-01
45:16

S2E16 - Logankainen’s Whatever - GM2 16

It’s not us, it’s the game. We go over our breakups with games we once enjoyed, but are only cordial with at parties now. Have you ever broken up with a game? Find Logan's stuff at LoganJenkins.com. Find Greg's stuff at Leatherman.Games. Join our Discord! Email us at GameMechanicsCast@Gmail.com. Game Mechanics is hosted and supported by The Moonshot podcast network.

06-24
43:22

S2E15 - Gay Mechanics - GM2 15

It's pride! We talk about games from queer creators, some history about pride, and some games that are themed around that history. Find Logan's stuff at LoganJenkins.com. Find Greg's stuff at Leatherman.Games. Email us at GameMechanicsCast@Gmail.com. Game Mechanics is hosted and supported by The Moonshot podcast network.

06-17
47:01

S2E14 - Is Magic a Board Game? - GM2 14

Magic has been around a long time. Throughout that journey, it's gotten... complicated. How complex is too complex? And can you really just show up with a deck anymore? Find Logan's stuff at LoganJenkins.com. Find Greg's stuff at Leatherman.Games. Email us at GameMechanicsCast@Gmail.com. Game Mechanics is hosted and supported by The Moonshot podcast network.

06-10
55:58

S2E13 - A Collection of Topics - GM2 13

This episode is kind of all over the place, but we talk about con experiences, working on writing for games, collections, and more! Find Logan's stuff at LoganJenkins.com. Find Greg's stuff at Leatherman.Games. Email us at GameMechanicsCast@Gmail.com. Game Mechanics is hosted and supported by The Moonshot podcast network.

06-03
47:46

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