The Game Table Podcast

Ian and Jared sit down at the Featured table and take a look at the worker placement comic book publishing game, Age of Comics: The Golden Years, published by Lirius Games. Age of Comics: The Golden Years Board Game Description from the Publisher Age of Comics: The Golden Years Age of Comics: The Golden Years is a worker placement management game in which players will run a publishing company during the golden age of comics (1938-54). In each round the players, in turn, must position 4 meeples (workers called editors). They can choose 4 out of 6 spaces, called publishing tasks. There are 6 publishing tasks in total that can be performed in any order and lead to 6 specific player actions: hire, develop, ideas, print, sales, and royalties. The game lasts 5 rounds. The objective of the game is to accumulate the highest number of fans, make money by publishing comics and create the best portfolio of comic books. There are three main ways to accumulate fans: being the first to publish a specific genre and specializing in it; publishing comic books with specialized creatives; collecting orders on the map. Throughout the game, a fan chart will track the number of fans accumulated by the comics and will award victory points based on the players’ ranking at the end of every round. In the last round, the number of fans is converted into victory points. The money accumulated is instead divided by 4.The winner is the player who scores the most victory points (VP from now on, represented by a star icon) at the end of five rounds. VP are awarded both during and at the end of the game. Links for Age of Comics: The Golden Years Board Game Publisher: Lirius Games Designer: Giacomo Cimini and Sónia Gonçalves Artists: Laura Guglielmo BGG Game Link How to Play: Board Game Teacher 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? 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 encourages community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

Anna and Jared sit down at the two-top table and take a look at the economic worker placement, tableau building, dream creating game, Neodreams, published by Hobby World. Neodreams Board Game Description from the Publisher In the near future, an astonishing new technology has been developed that allows the sleeping mind and machine to be connected. It is called Oneiroshunt, and with it, the business of crafting and selling dreams has become a thriving industry. For the right price, clients can learn new skills, overcome deep-seated fears, and travel to the most extraordinary locations all from the comfort of their beds. In Neodreams, each player is the CEO of a company that is developing and using this technology, and they must expand fast to keep up with the competition. In this economic strategy game, players will deploy their Oneironauts to gather resources, craft stunning experiences, improve dreamscapes, and gain clients. The player who accumulates the most wealth once enough dreams have been created will dominate the Oneiroshunt industry for years to come! Links for Neodreams Board Game Publisher: Hobby World Designer: Ivan Lashin Artists:  Nick Gerts and Evgeny Zubkov BGG Game Link How to Play: N/A 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? 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 encourages community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

Jared and Ian take a look at the quick action zombie fighting horde swarming survival game, Zombicide by CMON Games Limited. Zombicide Description from the Publisher Zombicide, the board game, has taken the world by storm with over two million copies sold since its release in 2012 and spawning a cult franchise of cooperative zombie slaying all over the world. In Zombicide, zombies are controlled by the game, while players take on the role of survivors who must co-operate in order to survive and thrive in a world overrun by the bloodthirsty undead. Find guns and gear to take the fight to the zombies through 25 different scenarios linked by a branching story as you pick your way through an infested city. Links for Zombicide Publisher:  CMON Games Limited Designer: Raphaël Guiton, Jean-Baptiste Lullien, and Nicolas Raoult Artists: James Churchill and Nick John Whittle BGG Game Link https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2682939/so-many-zombicide-games-are-there-a-list-for-rule 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? 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 encourages community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

Faith and Jared take a look at the tile laying and set collection board game, Donut Shop, published by 25th Century Games. Donut Shop Board Game Description from the Publisher As the newest hires at the local bakery, you have been assigned to work with the hottest selling items - the donuts. Your job is twofold: to arrange the donuts in the display case, and to put together boxes to fulfill customer orders. You’ll also want to make an extra push to sell donuts with sprinkles and coffee, as these can earn you extra cash. Sell your delicious treats better than any of the other employees, and you’ll be walking home with the most money at the end of the day. In Donut Shop, players will be taking turns placing Donut Tiles in the Display Case, earning points based on how many donuts of the same type are connected. Players then have the opportunity to box groupings of donuts in the Display Case in order to fulfill customer requests from their Order Cards and earn extra money. Bonuses can also be earned from special orders for coffee donuts with sprinkles. At the end of the game, the player that has earned the most money from their donut placement and order fulfillment wins! Links for Donut Shop Board Game Publisher:  25th Century Games Designer: Jeffrey D. Allers Artists: James Churchill and Nick John Whittle BGG Game Link How to Play: Board Gaming with KonaKat 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? 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 encourages community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

Ian and Jared take a look at the photography board game, Redwood, published by Sit Down!. Redwood Board Game Description from the Publisher Redwood is a board game of movement estimations and angle of view where players have to take pictures of wild animals to compose the most beautiful panorama. The game is for 1 to 4 players, ages 10+ and the games last about 45-60 min. During their turn, each player will have to choose between different movements and their angle of view (materialized by real plastic elements) to catch the animals in the picture (without disturbing them). Collecting animals and decorative elements earn victory points. During the game, new conditions for earning points will appear. The game ends after 5 turns and players will be rewarded if they meet certain conditions to earn more points. Links for Redwood Board Game Publisher:  Sit Down! Designer: Christophe Raimbault Artists: Edu Valls BGG Game Link How to Play: Board Gaming with KonaKat 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? 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 encourages community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

Anna and Jared sit down at the Two Top Table to look at the foraging and friend making game, Wild Gardens by Rose Gauntlet Entertainment. Wild Gardens Description from Boardgamegeek Discover the exciting world of foraging where new foods and friends await! Wild Gardens is a strategy game where 1-4 players take on the role of foragers, competing to cook delicious meals for the most discerning of guests. Travel to a variety of locations, carefully planning your moves to gather ingredients, upgrade your skills, complete recipes, and serve up your creations to a host of hungry guests. Personalize your foraging strategy to suit your unique playstyle and turn those tasty dishes and satisfied guests into valuable victory points. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins! Links for Wild Gardens Publisher:  Rose Gauntlet Entertainment Designer: Isaac Vega Artists: Lyss Menold BGG Game Link How to Play: Board Gaming with KonaKat 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? 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 encourages community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

Ian and Jared sit down at the Featured Table to look at the worker placement game, Rock Hard 1977. Rock Hard 1977 Description from Devir It's 1977. You're an up-and-coming musician, dreaming of making it big with your band. Over the next few months you'll rehearse, play gigs, write songs, and promote your band. With careful planning and a little luck, you'll earn the most fame and become the best new artist of the year. Designed by Jackie Fox (member of the 1970s rock band "The Runaways", four-time Jeopardy! champion, and designer of the narrative adventure trilogy The Adventures of the Chubby Slugz) and illustrated by Jennifer Giner, Rock Hard: 1977 allows games for groups of between 2 and 5 players, from 14 years old, in games lasting about 45-90 minutes. Rock Hard: 1977 is played over a maximum of nine rounds, each representing a typical day of one month in 1977, from April to December. You win the game by accruing the most fame. How? Increasing reputation, chops and songs; achieving production, performance, and publicity bonuses; getting record deals and earning royalties; playing concerts; and hanging out at the hottest after-hours spot. Ready to live like a rock star? Links for Rock Hard 1977 Publisher: Devir Designer: Jackie Fox Artists: Jennifer Giner BGG Game Link How to Play: Play the Game HQ 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? 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 encourages community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

Anna and Jared sit down at the kid's table to discuss some of their board and card game experiences in raising three little board gamers. They talk about some strategies and tips, hoping that what they've experienced and learned will help you find out what fits best board and/or card games for you, your kids, and your table. We hope you enjoy your time at the table as we discuss. Note: Episode was recorded 9/6/2024. We had a great time at Disney. Additionally, everyone has gotten over illness. Thank you to those who were asking. Links from the Discussion Some of the Publishers Mentioned: HABA Pegasus Spiele Blue Orange Games Links for The Game Table Podcast Have questions or want to connect? 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 encourages community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

Ian and Jared invite a special guest - Josh Taylor, an old friend and a fan of the show - to join them at the featured table to journey down the Campaign Trail. They discuss the journey, the multitude of actions that can be taken along the way, and take some time to discuss the balance of various characters as we review the area control game, Campaign Trail. As an added bonus, Ian confesses his fears of voting day. We invite you to join us at the table as we discuss. Links for Campaign Trail Publisher: Grey Fox Games & Cosmic Wombat Games Designer: David Cornelius, Nathan Cornelius, Jeff Cornelius Artists: Christian Strain BGG Game Link How to Play: Tesla Volta Games Links for Josh Taylor/Blimey Cow Once again, special thanks to Josh for joining us on this episode! Website: https://www.blimeycow.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/BlimeyCow 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? 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 encourages community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

Jared and Ian take a seat at the Featured Table as they discuss the spirit crafting board game, Distilled published by the top shelf gaming company: Paverson Games. Congratulations! You've inherited an old Distillery from cousin whatshisname! Now its up to you to get the distillery upgraded, find the right ingredients and the right tools in hopes of earning some money and making some of the finest spirits in the land all in hopes of being crowned the Master Distiller. Will this game age like a fine whiskey? Or does it fall flat? Join us at the table as we discuss. Links for Distilled Publisher: Paverson Games Designer: Dave Beck Artists: Erik Evensen BGG Game Link How to Play: Nights Around a 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? 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 encourages community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

Anna and Jared have a lively mostly non-confrontational discussion as they review the new gnome tending mushroom garden growing game: Gnome Hollow. Artwork, fun components, theme, and player interaction are at the center of the discussion in this episode. Does Gnome Hollow have what it takes to grow and overtake the table? Grab your pointy hats, lace up your boots, and lets go tend the gardens as we discuss. Links for Gnome Hollow Publisher: The OP Games Designer: Ammon Anderson Artists: Ammon Anderson and Patrick Spaziante Link to Ammon's sticker shop BGG Game Link How to Play: Play the Game HQ 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? 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 About 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 encourages community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

Join Ian and Jared as they embark on a scenic journey through the world of board games in this week’s episode of The Game Table Podcast. This time, they lace up their hiking boots and hit the trail to explore the captivating games Parks and Parks: Roll & Hike. In this episode, our hosts discuss the stunning artwork, immersive gameplay mechanics, and the unique experiences each game offers. Whether you’re a seasoned board gamer or a nature enthusiast, Ian and Jared’s insights will inspire you to appreciate the great outdoors from the comfort of your gaming table. So, grab your backpack and join Ian and Jared on this delightful adventure through the podwaves. Happy hiking and happy gaming! Links for Parks & Parks: Roll & Hike Publisher: Keymaster Games Designer: PARKS: Henry Audubon PARKS: Roll & Hike: Henry Audubon & Mattox Shuler Artists: PARKS: Fifty-Nine Parks Print Series PARKS: Roll & Hike: Andreea Dumuta Parks: Roll & Hike: Miniaturemarket.com Preorder - *Note* Confirmed with publisher that release date is Sept 2024 BGG Game Link Parks Parks: Roll & Hike How to Play: Parks: Good Time Society Parks: Roll & Hike: Play the Game HQ 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? 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

Faith, Joy, and Jared discuss some of their experiences with the new cooperative Disney board game, Chronicles of Light: Darkness Falls. This is a 1-4 player cooperative area control game where the heroic essence of Moana, Belle, Maid Marian, and Violet have been summoned into the Realm of Light where a dark vortex of chaos has pulled in shadow version of many Disney villains and they are looking to take over the land! Players must work together to complete quests, defeat the shadows, and close the vortex before darkness invades the land! Will this game - and our heroes - prevail? Or will it fall into darkness as shadow overtakes the land? Find out, as we discuss!  Chronicles of Light: Darkness Falls Links! Publisher: Ravensburger Designer: Pam Walls Artists: Poppy Betha Have questions or want to connect? 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 BGG Game Link How to Play: Ravensburger 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," Ian and Jared bring their enthusiasm and expertise to the table. They 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. The podcast also encourages community interaction through their website, social media, and Discord, fostering a vibrant and engaged audience.

Ian, Anna, and Jared have made it home from GenCon and it's time to give our initial thoughts! We discuss Ian's first impressions, get Anna and Jared's seasoned impressions, talk our surprises of the con, and our favorite non-gaming moments of the weekend. We wrap up discussing five games each that we felt left an impression on us. Whether you made it to GenCon this year, or just want to hear about some of the games, we hope that you'll join us at the table as we discuss. Games Mentioned This Episode Skyrockets: Festivals of Fire published by Floodgate Games Heroscape: Age of Annihilation published by Renegade Games Studio Rock Hard 1977 published by Devir Games Comic Hunters by Spin Master Redwood by Sit Down! Gnome Hollow published by The OP Harvest published by Keymaster Games The Shivers published by Pop Fiction Games Ziggurat published by Mindware Games Eila and Something Shiny published by North Star Games Chronicles of Light: Darkness Falls published by Ravensburger Flashback: Zombie Kidz/Flashpoint Lucy published by Scorpion Masque Age of Comics by Lirius Games Little Alchemists by CGE Nunatak: Temple of Ice published by Thames & Kosmos Tower Up published by Pegasus Spiele Summit: The Board Game published by InisdeUp Games

Anna and Jared shift away from talking about board and card games for a week to discuss the tabletop role playing game: Dungeons & Dragons. Dungeons & Dragons Links Publisher: Wizards of the Coast How to Play: One Shot Questers Dungeons & Dragons How to Play Tools: Basic Rules D&D Beyond - great all around resource D&D 5e Wikidot Character Sheet List of pre-made adventures The Game Table Podcast Links Have questions or want to connect? 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

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 2024. With the convention starting in just over a week, the guys are getting excited! 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're able to go this year or not, we hope that this GenCon preview helps you get excited for some of the awesome games that are soon to be released! Hit us up in our socials, email, or website and let us know what you are most excited for! Games Previewed: The Mandalorian: Adventures by Unexpected Games Luthier by Paverson Games Rock Hard:1977 by Devier Neodreams by Open Border Studios boop. by Smirk & Dagger Games Star Trek: Captain's Chair by Wizkids Flashback: Lucy & Flashback: Zombie Kidz by Scorpion Masque Vegetable Stock by Good Game Studio Landmarks by Floodgate Games Party Panda Pirates by Draco Studios & Detestable Games Crossbow & Catapults: Fortress War by Restoration Games The Search for UAPs by Renegade Game Studios & Bezier Games The Fog: Escape from Paradise by XOLLOX Games Neuroriders by Draco Studios & Detestable Games Age of Comics: Golden Years by Lirius Games Comic Hunters by Arcane Wonders Wild Gardens by Rose Gauntlet Entertainment Halo: Flashpoint by Mantic Games Arcs by Leder Games LINKS! Have questions or want to connect? 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 

Ahoy there! Faith and Jared are at the kid's table today as we discuss the push your luck, crew building game Captain Flip. Game Overview Captain Flip is a family-friendly strategy game that combines push-your-luck mechanics with crew-building elements. In this game, players take on the roles of pirate captains aiming to recruit the best crew and collect the most treasure. Each turn, players draw a tile from a bag. They can either keep the tile as it is or flip it to reveal the other side. Once flipped, the decision is final. Players place the tiles on their personal boards, strategically positioning crew members to maximize their scores. Different crew members, such as navigators, cannoneers, and cartographers, offer various benefits and scoring opportunities. The game involves a significant element of risk, as players must decide whether to keep a tile or take a chance by flipping it. This adds excitement and tension to each turn. Completing columns on the board can earn players bonuses. The game ends when a player’s board is mostly filled, and the player with the highest score wins. Links! Publisher: PlayPunk Designer: Remo Conzadori and Paolo Mori Artists: Jonathan Aucomte Have questions or want to connect? 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 BGG Game Link How to Play: Tabletop Tolson

Anna and Jared discuss the rock'em sock'em robot battling deck builder, Robot Quest Arena by White Wizard Games. Do you remember the 90s? Late nights on Comedy Central watching really intelligent nerds who built murderous machines to battle it out against each other all in the names of Fame and Glory!?! Maybe you watched a great movie like Real Steel with Hugh Jackman and have always dreamed of battling it out against another robot. Regardless of how you got here, let's sit down at the table and discuss Robot Quest Arena. Game Overview Robot Quest Arena is a 2-4 player deckbuilding battle arena board game. You’ll pilot battle bots, powered by various cards that you play on your turn from your deck. Batteries grant energy for movement, weapon activation, and/or purchasing new cards for your deck. Weapons act as...well... weapons. Function cards are your wild card customization of your bot to gain the advantage. As you navigate the arena’s obstacles, blast and smash opponents, and lay traps, tension at the table reaches an all time high. Destroyed bots respawn each round, ensuring non-stop action! In the end, it's not about how many bots you kill, but the full measure of destruction and mayhem that you caused along the way! LINKS! Publisher: White Wizard Games, Perfect Day Designer: Robert Dougherty, CJ Moynihan, Paul Waite Artists: Not Credited Have questions or want to connect? 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 BGG Game Link How to Play: Play the Game HQ About Us The Game Table Podcast is all about taking a look at and discussing various board, card, and other tabletop games. Through engaging game reviews, lively topics related to the tabletop world, and interactions with others in the hobby, the podcast aims to share the joy of gaming and bring people closer together around the table. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or a curious newcomer, this podcast invites you to join the conversation in hopes of finding games you can enjoy at your table! As always, may your dice rolls and your card draws be blessed, and your experiences at the table be ones to remember, forever.

Ian joins the Two Top table as he and Jared dive deep into the intricacies of the time-traveling, murder-filled game, That Time You Killed Me. This week, the theme continues to be a focal point as we explore how such an asymmetric game can take us on a thrilling journey through the story of two individuals locked in a deadly duel to claim the title of the rightful inventor of time travel. As we unravel the layers of this complex narrative, we delve into the mechanics that make this game stand out. The unique blend of strategy and storytelling keeps players on their toes, constantly questioning their next move. Each decision could alter the course of history, making every playthrough a unique experience. Will this game navigate the intricate layers of its plot and succeed in capturing our interest? Or will it fade into obscurity, a forgotten relic of the past? Join us as we dissect the gameplay, the narrative twists, and the overall experience to determine if That Time You Killed Me is a timeless classic or a fleeting moment in the vast timeline of board games. Tune in to find out our verdict and see if this game has what it takes to stand the test of time! Links! Publisher: Pandasaurus Games Designer: Peter C. Hayward Artists: Jor Ros Have questions or want to connect? 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 BGG Game Link How to Play: Before You Play

THEME! RANDOMNESS! These two concepts collide in an epic battle of control over the fun that's had at the table. Ian and Jared sit down at the Featured Table to discuss the Star Wars wild west fame claiming game, Star Wars: Outer Rim. Game Overview Star Wars: Outer Rim immerses players in the gritty, lawless edges of the Star Wars galaxy. Players take on the roles of bounty hunters, mercenaries, and smugglers, navigating the Outer Rim in search of fame and fortune. But don't be fooled into thinking this is all fun and games. After all, you are dealing with the Scum & Villainy of the universe! Players will need to make tough decisions about which bounties to pursue, which factions to align themselves with, which paths to take, and above all else, what ship to fly. Will you work your way up to buying the Millenium Falcon? Maybe you raid Lando's closet and collect his precious cloak collection? Or you could upgrade your armory and be the most feared in all the galaxy? All of these choices and more lay at your fingertips. But does this game live up to the vastness of the Star Wars Universe? Or does it crumble under the weight of randomness in disappointing dice rolls, card flips, and other elements that are just out of reach of player control? Find out as we discuss! Publisher: Fantasy Flight Games Designer: Corey Konieczka &Tony Fanchi Artists: A LOT. Check out the list here. Have questions or want to connect? 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 BGG Game Link How to Play: Roll for Crit Cardboard Console