Claim to Game
Welcome to, “Claim to Game.” We help tabletop gamers have a great time with friends to experience amazing stories. It can be overwhelming to start and run great games. Let’s make it easier for you to play any game you want, to have fun with your friends. I’m Clint Scheirer, and I’ve helped thousands of students in my career find their way to better themselves, and better their game. With more than 10 years experience coaching, teaching, and developing easy to follow learning plans, I know I can help you to. It’s time for you to make your Claim to Game.
Episodes
#45 - Anthony, The Daily Dungeon Master, is back sharing the real-life magic of starting and sustaining organized tabletop RPG groups. From running Adventurers League tables to launching a high school gaming club, Anthony shares stories, lessons, and practical advice on building community through shared storytelling. Whether you’re thinking of starting a TTRPG club, joining an official play program, or just want to get more games g...
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#44 - Environmental factors like weather, terrain, and landscape can powerfully shape a tabletop RPG session’s mood, challenges, and player choices. In some “eco-horror” style narratives even the land itself can strike back – trees moving, rivers flooding, and storms arriving seemingly at will. Seasoned GM and author of the Daily DM Blog, Anthony shares how setting...
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#R9 - This episode’s a rewind of my most downloaded one ever—yep, the big question: should you play with a Gamemaster or try a GM-less game? I break down the pros and cons of both, share some honest takes from my own tables, and help you figure out what fits your crew best. Whether you missed it the first time or need a fresh perspective, this one still hits. Settl...
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#43 - Why should you consider attending a tabletop gaming convention or event? Can’t you just stay home and play with your friends? Gary “Gaz” Bowerbank shares his battle-tested wisdom from attending countless tabletop gaming conventions over the years. Whether you're considering your first convention, thinking about running games at events, or you're a convention ...
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#42 - A vast world of tabletop gaming exists beyond the familiar realms of Dungeons & Dragons. In this episode, Clint speaks with Martin Lloyd, a father, lifelong gamer, and game designer who created a game to play with his four-year-old daughter on a rainy afternoon and published Amazing Tales by 2019. This game requires no prep for parents and makes GMing so ...
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#41 - There is an expansive world of tabletop and board gaming outside the familiar realms of Dungeons & Dragons. In this episode, Clint speaks with David Masnato, a seasoned creator, community manager, and board game designer whose experience to both the mainstream and indie communities have given him a unique vantage point on the gaming industry. Let's talk...
🎲 Free 30 -Minute Strategy Call – GM Coaching
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#40 - Pacing a TTRPG game can be tricky. Guy Milner, From The Burn After Running RPG Blog, and a regular host of the Unconventional GMs podcast gave me some great tips about how to keep the pace and run fa...
❓ Free Quiz - Should I pay for a Pro GM?
https://bonus.claimtogamepodcast.com/gmpro
▶️ YouTube Live Workshop - May 20th - From Empty Chairs to Full Tables - Register Now!
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#39 - Does a "real" tabletop gamer - someone who truly loves this hobby - pay to play? Many wonder if hiring a Prof...
Why do players leave Tabletop Games? Why do some games just fizzle out? There are some common misconceptions about why players leave games Clint needs to clear up.
▶️ YouTube Live Workshop - May 20th - From Empty Chairs to Full Tables - Register Now!
https://claimtogamepodcast.com/fulltables
Episodes Mentioned:
- 038: Next Level Worldbuilding for Every TTRPG - With David Northeast - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/episode/038-ne...
🌎 World- Building Guide
https://bonus.claimtogamepodcast.com/worldbuilding
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#38 - We live in the world our questions create. What essential questions should every GM and player ask when crafting immersive TTRPG worlds? In this episode, professional GM David Northeast reveals the proven S.P.E.R.M. framework—a powerful system of tar...
🎲 How to Play Goblin Quest (7 Eps) ⚙️ Goblin Quest Rules Hacks (7 Eps)
https://bonus.claimtogamepodcast.com/playgoblinquest
🎲 Free 30 -Minute Strategy Call – GM Coaching
https://calendly.com/clint-scheirer-claimtogamepodcast/strategy-call-for-coaching
#37 - GM-less TTRPGs are on the rise, giving everyone at the table a share of the storytelling, world-building, and roleplay—without the stress or prep. But if you’re a Ga...
🎲 How to Play Goblin Quest (7 Eps) ⚙️ Goblin Quest Rules Hacks (7 Eps)
https://bonus.claimtogamepodcast.com/playgoblinquest
🎲 Free 15-Minute Strategy Call – GM Coaching
https://calendly.com/clint-scheirer-claimtogamepodcast/strategy-call-for-coaching
#36 - For some gamers, playing games with a GM is the only type of Tabletop RPG they’ve ever known. When your eyes are opened to the flexibility, and shared participation of...
🎲 How to Play Goblin Quest (7 Eps) ⚙️ Goblin Quest Rules Hacks (7 Eps)
https://bonus.claimtogamepodcast.com/playgoblinquest
🎲 Free 15-Minute Strategy Call – GM Coaching
https://calendly.com/clint-scheirer-claimtogamepodcast/strategy-call-for-coaching
#35 - Tabletop RPGs with no Game Master are growing in popularity. The role of the GM can be a pain point for some groups possibly due to scheduling issues, GM burnout, or just plai...
Free RPG Quiz - Find a Good Fit RPG for your Gaming Group:
📋 https://bonus.claimtogamepodcast.com/freerpgquiz.
There are SO many Tabletop RPGs you can choose from it can be overwhelming which one to pick. But this may be the most important thing you do as a GM. In this episode, Craig Shipman of Third Floor Wars - Tabletop Talk helps Clint hone in on three main considerations when choosing a g...
Why does it matter if you remember names when playing Tabletop Games? Clint shares why he believes it CRUCIAL for the long-term health of your game.
🎲 Free 15-Minute Strategy Call – GM Coaching
https://calendly.com/clint-scheirer-claimtogamepodcast/strategy-call-for-coaching
🛠️Upcoming Workshops: Greenfield, WI - Board Game Barrister - Tabletop 101: Gaming Workshop, February 22nd - Click Link below to Register:
Have ever felt Imposter Syndrome when considering running your very own Tabletop RPG for your friends or family? Imposter Syndrome - a psychological experience where people feel like they are frauds or incompetent, even though they have evidence of their success. If you suffer or have suffered from Imposter Syndrome, this episode may just find the cure.
Upcoming Workshops:
- Greenfield, WI - Board Game Barrister - Tabletop 101:...
In this episode Aaron Airmet of the Lore of the Rings Podcast will help you appreciate JRR Tolkien’s gift as a master storyteller. Together, he and Clint identify what we can learn from Grandpa Tolkien to make our own games epic!
One Ring 2E Quickstart Guide and More!
Resources mentioned during episode:
- Ringspodcast.com/2 - Light and Life: The Two Trees of Valinor; of Elves, Men, Dwarves, Ents, and Eagles
- Ringspodca...
French Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire is often attributed to coining the phrase, “Don’t let perfect be the enemy of the good.” This Italian proverb reminds us to not overthink when it comes to planning and playing our tabletop games. In this episode, Clint will explore actionable steps to enjoy more by doing less when it comes to playing Tabletop RPGs.
***Save Your Seat! - Milwaukee In-Person Tabletop 101: Gaming Workshop, Janu...
What is the number one problem repeated time and time again in all TTRPG communities? The problem that keeps folks from getting together and playing the games they love. Scheduling. Is there a solution to this number 1 obstacle? In this episode, Clint is determined to find out.
Resources mentioned during episode:
- The Game Scheduling Checklist - Click Here
- Episode 25 - Top 3 Secrets Art of the Cool Pitch - Click Here
- Reddit Po...
All Gamemasters start somewhere. Whether starting out playing as a player, or maybe jumping in and running their very own game from the beginning, Gamemasters have an origin story, and evolution. In this episode you will get to hear the origin story of Andy Scheirer, high school math teacher, listener of the CTG, and a newcomer to the hobby of Tabletop RPGs.
Resources mentioned during episode:
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