The Game Table Podcast
Here at The Game Table Podcast, we explore a wide variety of tabletop games, including board games, card games, role-playing games, and more. We give you a brief overview of each game, explain the basics of how to play, and share our opinions to help you decide if it’s a good fit for your gaming table. Whether you’re a casual gamer or a tabletop game enthusiast, we’re here to help guide you through the exciting world of tabletop gaming.
Episodes
Ian and Jared reminisce over simple childhood folktales as they review the newest iteration of " The Three Little Pigs" in the tower defense board game, Castle Raisers published by WWBG.
Note: Wonderful World Board 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.
Ian is back at the table with Kalee, going over a major pain point of games-the rules. Whether you're reading them for the first time, or teaching them for the hundredth time, mistakes can be dramatic. Everyone has different ways they like to learn and different challenges when they teach. As with most things on the show, it comes down to respecting whoever takes on the challenge. But that doesn't mean you have to learn the rules t...
Ian and Jared prep for fall and spooky season as they discuss one of the new hot games: Spooktacular from Level 99 Games.
Note: Level 99 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 Spooktacular
Publisher: Level 99 Games Designer: D. Brad Tal...
Faith, Joy, and Jared settle in at the kid's table to discuss the pick up and deliver super hero save the city from the evil semi-truck gang game, Super Trains. Note: Treasure Falls 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 Super Trains
Kalee and a new guest Sarah navigate a chaos storm of tales and opinions. The chaotic storm spins us through the treatment of boardgames, RPG horror stories, and even some more action-packed hobbies. Join us as we embrace all that comes with our own takes and opinions.
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Eila & Something Shiny, A Gentle Rain, and Kinfire Delve: Vainglory’s Grotto – Two-Top Table Reviews
Anna and Jared settle in to the Two-Top Table this week to discuss three solo games that have the option of playing at two: Eila & Something Shiny published by North Star Games, A Gentle Rain and Kinfire Delve: Vainglory's Grotto both published by Incredible Dream Studios. Note: Incredible Dream Studios was kind enough to provide us with a review copy of both A Gentle Rain and Kinfire Delve: Vainglory's Grotto. Our intention ...
Jared interviews Michael and Brian Toth from Toth Games as they prepare to launch their Kickstarter gaming project, Legends of the Arena, on August 26th, 2025.
Links for Legends of the Arena / Toth Games
Publisher: Toth Games Designer: Brian Toth, Michael Toth Artists: Christian Erbe, Gunship Revolution, Zaozabot BGG Game Link Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tothgames/lege...
Faith, Joy, Hope, and Jared jump into their cockpits to review one of the newest "My First" games: Star Realms Academy: My First Deckbuilding Game by Wacky Wizard Games. Note: Wacky Wizard 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 Star Realms Acade...
Kalee and Ashley return to tackle a tricky topic - alcohol at game nights. While the initial question posed to r/boardgames seemed to return a general consensus of comfort, there are horror stories lurking. These include the Great Gin and Tonic Flood of Carcassone, as well as those with much more serious connotations. We try to navigate all stories around this topic with grace and genuine advice. Trigger warnings: alcohol, alcohol...
Ian and Jared dive into a discussion about Asmodee's newest implementation of Memoir 44 in Star Wars: Battle of Hoth.
Links for Star Wars: Battle of Hoth
Publisher: Asmodee Designer: Richard Borg, Adrien Martinot Artists: Ben Carre, Christophe Duhaze, Tony Foti, Clément Masson BGG Game Link
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Anna and Jared settle in to the Two- Top Table this week to discuss one of their most anticipated games of the year: Vantage by Stonemaier Games. Note: Apologies for the audio quality at certain points of this episode. When this episode was recorded, we were recovering from being sick, had multiple technical issues, and multiple interruptions. Hopefully this episode can still be enjoyed and you can get an idea if Vantage is for yo...
Kalee and Ian discuss one of the core elements of every game play - the table talk. On or off-topic, talking is an inevitability for most, but can be a treacherous area. Some people can handle ribbing, others really can't, and it's up to you to navigate. But luckily, a Game Table expert is on the case.
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Anna and Jared record as they drive back from GenCon 2025 giving some of their thoughts from the weekend of "The Greatest Four Days in Gaming". 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 were able to go this year or not, we hope that this GenCon review helps you get excited for some of the awesome games that...
Kalee and Ashley explore stories where board gaming enters the early moments of dating, and how maybe that's a pro-level move. What better way is there to see how someone handles competition, and can celebrate wins and losses with grace and tact? Or....learn that they can't.
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Board Game Expansions! Ian and Jared sit down at the Featured Table to discuss games that were improved by their expansions.
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'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 thegame...
Kalee and Ashley cover games that had their day, and now they're BANNED! Maybe they don't work with the players available, maybe individuals have bad history with them, or maybe....things just didn't click. There are stories of individuals holding to their bans, and much discussion on what's been banned by the gamers of r/boardgames. Lots of repeats in those lists, it turns out.
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Ian and Jared celebrate The Game Table Podcast's 100th...ish episode and two years of podcasting together. We reminisce, celebrate, and talk about what's ahead. ALSO, there's a top 10 list featuring games that the guys have reviewed on the podcast over the last two years.
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'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - A...
Doctor Cortlyn returns for a health centered episode! Board gaming is a fairly safe hobby, but there are always health needs to take into account. Kalee and Cortlyn cover a reddit saga of someone with a diagnosis, and a coworker who just won’t let it go. We often have strong feelings around our health, and they can easily end up at the table. So let’s talk about it!
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Jared sits alone at the Family Table to discuss four games: Xylotar: Unhinged by Bezier Games, Illusion from Pandasaurus Games, Patrician: Towers of Influence by Calliope Games, and Hanabi by R&R Games.
Links for Xylotar: Unhinged
Interested in purchasing? Xylotar: Unhinged Note: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. Publisher: Bézier Games Designer: Chri...
We’re halfway through summer, so it’s time to talk about a regular summer activity - vacations! Kalee and Ashley discuss their favorite gaming memories from trips, and talk through stories where some vacation priorities are just not aligning. We all want to make the most of our time away, and that can often include games, but there is always a line. And it often comes down to communication.
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