Tabletop Throwdown

Send us Fan Mail This episode we got to chat with Dennis Northcott and Ben Rosset about the new Kinson-Key Games title in the Galactic Cruise Universe- Excursions! We've gotten a chance to play this streamlined follow-up to the amazing Galactic Cruise and we can't wait to play again! You can sign up for the Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kinsonkeygames/excursions-a-galactic-cruise-game Tabletop Throwdown is GamingTrend’s tabletop podcast where Mark Streed, Sean...

Send us Fan Mail This week we welcome Paul Salomon, designer of Honey Buzz and the Creative Director for fledgling publisher Gamehead. We talk about his experiences with game design and how he has transitioned into a more collaborative role now that he is with Gamehead. Tabletop Throwdown is GamingTrend’s tabletop podcast where Mark Streed, Sean Brown and Mike Dunn chat with game designers, game publishers, and other gaming adjacent folks about, well, games and other nerdy pursuits. It can b...

Send us Fan Mail Ammon Anderson returns to the Throwdown! Last time, he teased Space Potato, this time? You'll have to watch and find out! Join Mark Streed, Mike Dunn, and Sean Brown this episode as we talk to Ammon about all the amazing work he's been doing these last two years, not exclusive to just designing his own games, even! This one is a silly one, folks! #ammonanderson #gnomehollow #catsvscucumbers Subscribe for more gaming and gaming culture content: 🔴 https://www.youtu...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know Twilight Struggle, the Cold War 'wargame' that dominated the BGG top 100 for years is twenty years old this year? We got to chat with Jason Matthews the co-designer of the classic about the history of the game, historical games as a genre, and almost managed to not dip into politics (hey, it isn't much! promise!) Oh, and there is a GIANT Twilight Struggle he's bringing to cons these days... #twilightstruggle #historicalgames #anniversary 0:00 Cold Open: Star War...

Send us Fan Mail Scott Brady has designed and co-designed several of the most compelling games of the last few years and shares with us some behind-the-scenes info on how they got made and his design process in general. Learn how even the Covid pandemic couldn't keep Hues & Cues from becoming a smash hit! Hear the origins of the thinky cat game boop. and it's many spin-offs. Marvel at Scott's wall of components! #boop #gamedesign #huesandcues 0:00 - Intro & Welcome Scott Brady 2:00 -...