Justin takes a look at Mercruial by Good Games Publishing. They were kind to send a copy us a copy. In this spell weaving game you take the role of a mage relearning the magics of this new realm and preforming heroic deeds to seal your victory.

Does Mercurial have what it takes to enchant you? Find out in this review!

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Dim the lights, turn on that radio it's time for Tabletop Arcanum's Review of District Noir from Pandasaurus Games.

Does this card game go down like smooth jazz band? Or is it riddled with bullets and swimming with the fishes? Find out in this episode!

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Pack your bags, you're on the hunt for the lair of the elusive Cryptid. In this deduction game 3-5 players have to figure out each others clues to locate the right location to win. Justin takes a look at what Cryptid does well and what opportunities lay within. Is this a game for your group? Find out in this episode!

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Step through the Event Horizon in this beta review of the upcoming Stargate RPG by Wyvern Gaming. Justin and a few brave players took their steps through the ring and played around with the mechanics based on the 5e OGL system. Take a listen to what everyone had to say about this latest version of Stargate RPG.

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Ahoy there! Come aboard on this review of Plaid Hat Games newest crossroads game Forgotten Waters. Justin and Mindy will navigate the uncharted waters of this semi co op adventure. Does it have what it takes to become a legend of the seven seas or will it leave you asking why is the rum gone? 

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Happy 50 Episodes! Join Justin and Mindy as they build their perfect beach! Santa Monica is the latest game from Josh Wood and AEG, is this the perfect combo for a nice beachfront empire? Find out as we discuss this in our review for Santa Monica!

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Join Justin and Mindy as they pull a time heist for relics across time. Is this game a steal or a bust? Find out in this episode as they review Professor Evil and the Citadel of Time by Fun Forge!

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With the global pandemic of COVID-19, Ricky is sheltering in place and Mindy joins as guest host for this episode. Instead of reviewing Alternity, Justin and Mindy dive into some games and ways to play during self quarantine. 

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Another series review from Justin and Ricky. This time they take a look at the Rising series by The OP. As they are based in the USA, it covered both Thanos Rising and Death Eaters Rising. Dark Side Rising is discussed but not fully reviewed. Will they rise to the challenge on this series or is defeat inevitable? Find out in this episode!

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It's just after the Great War, the nations of Europa now set their eyes on the mysterious "Factory". Justin and Ricky took their turns working for each of the factions seeing their strengths and weaknesses. In this euro engine builder feature beautiful art and monstrous mechs, is this the next Great War or just some farming tool. Take a listen to this review of Scythe from Tabletop Arcanum

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The mysterious deaths and other open cases occupy your thoughts. The police have come to you to solve these mysteries. Justin and Ricky review Arkham Noir a solo card game, is this a hard boiled challenge? Or is it another flash in the pan?  Find out in this episode!

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Is it a Forbidden Island, Desert, or Sky? Why not all three! In this triple threat review Justin and Ricky discuss the ups and downs to the Forbidden coop games. Is this a series worth putting your mental puzzle solving too? Or is it something that should stay forbidden? Find out on this series review!

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Have you hear about the word? It's Wingspan: The Review! Justin and Ricky take wing and talk about the 2019's Kennerspiel des Jahres winner. Despite the theme does it soar above the rest or take a tailspin? Find out this episode!

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Get your hard hats ready to build something wonderful in 7 Wonders Architects! Justin examines this lighter and slightly quicker version of the modern classic 7 Wonders. Do you need another 7 Wonders game? What does this do differently? Looking to see what the whole 7 Wonders thing is about? Find out in this episode!

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"That is not dead which can eternal lie, and with strange aeons even death may die." -H.P. Lovecraft

Join in the madness as Justin and Ricky recap their 2019 challenges, discuss the Master Monk Gaming Nomad's Armory and then review Cthulhu: Death May Die. Is this the next game to die for? Maybe it should rest eternal upon the ocean floor? Take a listen for yourself on this review of the newest game from Eric Lang and Rob Daviau.

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Wake up Samurai, Justin and Ricky have a turn at the new Cyberpunk Red Jumpstart Kit. Will this be the next banging thing or will it be a hard crash? Find out in this Review!

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The early Phoenix gets the star! Does Tsuro: Phoenix Rising have what it takes to rise from the ashes or it is a glorified goose egg? Justin and Ricky discuss their findings on this newest addition to the Tsuro series by Calliope Games.

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Prepare to take some horror as Justin and Ricky dive into Mansions of Madness 2nd Edition. In this review they discuss the great along with the spooky and let you know if this is the Co-Op dungeon crawler for you!

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Avengers Assemble your decks! Justin and Ricky answer the call for the brand new Marvel Champions LCG from Fantasy Flight Games. Is this another Marvel Blockbuster or something that should remain in a basement? 

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Are you considering a gift for that escape room or board game puzzle fan? Justin and Ricky got to try Hunt a Killer and see what it is all about. Is it something to go on a serial rampage for or is it a cold case? Find out on this episode!

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Returning from Minnesota Justin recaps his adventures at the Fantasy Flight Event Center. What games were played? What fun was had? Did he lose some sanity? Find out in this recap of Arkham Nights 2019.

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This episode Ricky is a bit under the weather so Justin gives his thoughts about Tapestry with some color commentary from Ricky.

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Arkham Nights is around the corner and so is the 3 year mark for the Arkham Horror: The Card Game LCG. Listen to Justin and Ricky discuss the good and the bad about this well established card game!

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Sharpen your pitchforks and rally the village, Justin and Ricky review Horrified! Newly released from GenCon, Ricky got his hands on a copy and the two played it a lot to figure out what's good and what's really scary about this title from Ravensburger.

Roll Recap: 1:20

New Format: 6:00

Industry Topic: 8:45

Review Overview: 19:40

First Impressions: 21:50

Pros: 29:00

Cons: 32:00

Recommendation: 38:50

Final Thoughts: 42:25

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It's your turn to roll in this new adventure set in the world of Critical Roll. No longer set in the comfortable forgotten realms is this module right for your group? What tricks set it apart from other ready to run adventures? Find out in this episode!

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The Final Hour is here! Will Arkham be saved with minutes on the clock or is all humanity doomed? Justin and Ricky discuss the newest addition to the Arkham Files line. 

After recovering from GenCon, Justin and Ricky recap and add some extra tips and things they experienced with the con. 

Special Note: While editing some of the audio was found to be corrupted and some content was cut, others have some of the digitized audio still as part of the episode. Tabletop Arcanum apologizes for this and will work to correct it in future recordings.

Roll Recap: 2:00

News: 3:30

GenCon: 15:55

Once more into the breach, Justin and Ricky are again joined by Doug to talk about their GenCon experience. This will be the last recap day as with Day 4 they will be driving back to return home. Tabletop Arcanum will return to their regular schedule with a full GenCon review next episode.

In the GenCon day 2 recap, Justin and Ricky are joined by Joshua Alan Doetsch. Justin and Josh wax nostalgic over RPGs and current trends in the industry. A light recap of Arkham Horror and the blob that ate everything as that was taken on this day.

Justin and Ricky are again joined by Doug to talk about their first official day at GenCon 2019! It was a long and exhausting day. To ensure quick turn around a the episode is mostly still in it's raw form.

Justin and Ricky have entered INDY. Joined by Doug we discuss in a raw format our trip to GenCon and the Fantasy Flight In Flight report!

Dare to learn about the House on the Hill's history? Justin, Ricky, and three friends played through all the campaign and made it out more or less sane. Tabletop Arcanum presents a spoiler free review of Betrayal Legacy!

Roll Recap: 2:07

News: 7:25

Betrayal Review: 14:30

Summer is here and that means trips, take your gaming with you with this tips from Justin and Ricky. What games to pack? Things to avoid doing with TSA? With the halfway mark for the year it's time to check in on our challenge status.

Roll Recap: 0:56

News: 5:35

Kickstarter Corner: 8:35

Challenge Check-in: 11:05

Gaming on the Go: 14:25

Fateforge is the exciting new Kickstarter from Studio Agate! In this special episode while Ricky is on vacation Justin gets to talk with a team member from Studio Agate. Then dives into the world of Eana and give some extra insight to this new 5e setting.

Roll Recap: 1:45

News: 3:15

Kickstarter Corner: 4:45

Interview with Clovis from Studio Agate: 6:28

Review of Fateforge: 41:20

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Prepare for the jump to light speed! Justin and Ricky navigate the dangers of the Outer Rim to bring you this review of the newest Star Wars game from Fantasy Flight Games. Is this the game you are looking for? I've got a bad feeling about the various Star Wars references that might happen this episode.

Roll Recap: 1:30

News: 5:51

Kickstarter Corner: 15:12

Outer Rim Review: 17:42

Cast off the lines and ready the sails as Justin takes the helm at Libertalia Winds of Galecrest from Stonemaier Games. This updated and cleaned up edition comes 10 years after the original. So if you are looking to see about swapping out your copy or just looking at Libertalia for the first time find out if it's a game for you in this episode!

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Justin and Ricky discuss what the digital age has done to the tabletop gaming. From games going to digital platforms to the digital age getting added to tabletop games. 

Roll Recap: 1:54

News: 9:15

Kickstarter Corner: 13:40

Games gone Digital: 19:37

We're going on an adventure! Justin and Ricky pack their bags and share their journeys in Middle-Earth. They are taking the Hobbits to Isengard all the while meat is on the menu, tearing this game down and telling what they think of it. A new give away is announced and sponsored by Linday's Gamer Garrison of Wauconda.

Roll Recap 2:04

News 11:08

Kickstarter Corner 17:23

Review 18:38

Justin and Ricky talk about and share some tips in your GenCon planning. The event catalog is live and so hear what they have to say as you craft your wish list of events!

Roll Recap: 1:20

News: 5:55

Kickstarter Corner: 7:46

GenCon Main Topic: 11:40

Justin and Ricky discuss the finer points of the game Ricky won't stop talking about. Hear the pros and cons Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle, is it the game for you?

Roll Recap: 1:46

News: 6:18

Review: 14:14

A landmark episode! Justin and Ricky interview Cass Suwinski from Tomb Guardians in the kickstarter corner. They answer their own Call to Adventure in this review of the new game from Brotherwise games and have a giveaway for it too!

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4:21 - News

7:10 - Kickstarter Corner

41:36 - Call to Adventure Review

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Justin is back from Reno and the GAMA Trade show. Tony is added as a guest to this episode as he was with Justin at GAMA. Ricky asks some questions about the show and what Justin and Tony leaned while out there. 

Justin and Ricky discuss all of Ricky's poor life choices in this episode. How to get into an established game when there is a lot to pick from. Enjoy our guide, this is also the first episode with our new recording equipment, let us know what you think at tabletoparcanum@gmail.com

Hear the recap of Justin and Ricky's descent into madness after playing Dungeons and Dragons for 24 hours straight. For both charity and science.

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Justin and Ricky take time away from exploring the corridors of the Nemsis to discuss and review the game by Awaken Realms. Are they on an express elevator to hell? Don't ask me man, I just work here.

Welcome to Dinosaur Island Review! Justin and Ricky dive into Dinosaur Island by Pandasaurus Games. Will they endorse this park? Listen and find out their thoughts on this 90s nostalgia trip.

It's a smoke filled room when this RPG walked through our door. It didn't have much in the way of page count but did it have it where it counts? Justin takes a look at Neon Blues from VoidGate Games a system light RPG that marries noir with a sci-fi glow. Is this the next RPG for you? Find out in this episode!

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Happy New Year! In this first episode of 2019, Justin and Ricky discuss the challenges they set from 2018 and what they hope to achieve in 2019.

Time to talk about leveling up your game with some upgrades. Justin and Ricky dive into discussion about various ways you can make your game shine and take it to the next level.

In this episode Justin and Ricky talk about the wild world of board game storage solutions!!! They highlight some recent Kickstarter action and remember back to the burden Ricky carried at GenCon.