Ian and Jared take a look at the photography board game, Redwood, published by Sit Down!.

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.

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Publisher:  Sit Down! Designer: Christophe Raimbault Artists: Edu Valls

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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.

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Publisher:  Rose Gauntlet Entertainment Designer: Isaac Vega Artists: Lyss Menold

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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!

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 shift away from talking about board and card games for a week to discuss the tabletop role playing game: Dungeons & Dragons.

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

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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!

• 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

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Ahoy there! Faith and Jared are at the kid's table today as we discuss the push your luck, crew building game Captain Flip.

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.

Publisher: PlayPunk Designer: Remo Conzadori and Paolo Mori Artists: Jonathan Aucomte

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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.

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!

Publisher: White Wizard Games, Perfect Day Designer: Robert Dougherty, CJ Moynihan, Paul Waite Artists: Not Credited

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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!

Publisher: Pandasaurus Games Designer: Peter C. Hayward Artists: Jor Ros

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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.

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.

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Joy and Jared look at the castle drawing game, Once Upon a Castle. Players will take turns rolling the dice, collecting resources, and then spending those resources to create walls, flags, towers, a dungeon, and attract those in the kingdom. Whoever has the most prestigious castle wins. Join us at the table as we discuss!

Publisher: Blue Orange Designer: Corentin Lebrat & Ludovic Maublanc Artist: Sylvain Aublin

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How to Play: BoardGames Bourbon

Harmonies is a 1-4 player tile organization game in which players are competing to build the best habitat to attract the most spirit animals to their landscape. Ian and Jared prepare the table to discuss their favorite animals, the idea of Cascadia and Azul having a baby together, and are there too many nature games? Additionally, they discuss how to play Harmonies, give their thoughts, and talk about how many of these types of games they need in their collection. Does this game outshine its mom and dad...I mean predecessors? Or does it blend in among the crowd of so many tile laying games? Find out, as we discuss!

Publisher: Libellud Designer: Johan Benvenuto Artists: Maëva da Silva

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Anna and Jared sit down at the two top table to take a look at the newly released stand alone Lorcana box: Illumineer's Quest - Deep Trouble. They discuss the feel of a co-op mode for a collectible card game, give some thoughts to the two player decks that come with it, and share their thoughts for how accessible this box in particular is to someone that is looking at Lorcana from the outside. Does this game live up to the anticipation of this relatively untapped concept? Or does it grasp for air to try and be known amongst the sea of so many other great co-op games? Find out as we discuss.

Publisher: Ravensburger Designer: Ryan Miller Artists: Undisclosed

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How to Play Lorcana Illumineer's Quest - Deep Trouble

It's part two of our interview with Jay Bernardo from Bezier Games. We go off script as Jay is having so much fun hanging out with us that we continue to discuss the hobby. We touch on the future, relationships within the board gaming hobby, and the growth of the hobby. If you didn't get a chance to listen to part one, we highly encourage you start there before diving into this one. Whether you listened to part one or you don't take our advice and jump straight in here, we hope you enjoy the episode. Jay Bernardo on BGG Cardboard East: Youtube | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | E-Mail | Patreon Xylotar: https://beziergames.com/collections/all-games/products/xylotar-preorder Bezier Games: https://beziergames.com/

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How to Play - Triple S Games

Ian and Jared sit down at the Featured Table to look at the worker placement game, Rock Hard 1977.

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?

Publisher: Devir Designer: Jackie Fox Artists: Jennifer Giner

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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 comp

Jay Bernardo - the marketing manager of Bezier Games - joins the show for a delightful interview. We discuss Jay's adventures around the globe, how he joined the Bezier team, the "Year of the Card Game" at Bezier, a little bit of a closer look at Xylotar, game design in the board gaming industry, his Youtube channel Cardboard East, and finish with facilitating a great game night.

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Faith and Jared discuss the fast action pattern matching games of Rubik's Race and Match Madness. They take a look at each one, compare the two, and Faith gets a little bit silly as they discuss. Are these games both worthy of being in the collection? Will Jared and Faith be able to complete a Rubik's cube someday? Does Faith have a need for speed? Find out as we sit down at the Kid's table to discuss.

Rubik's Race: Publisher: Spin Master Ltd. Designer: Erno Rubik and Marvin A. Silbermintz Match Madness: Publisher: Foxmind Games Designer: Jeppe Norsker Artists: Karl Malepart

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Ian and Jared dive into the wonky trick-taking game of Cat in the Box: Deluxe Edition. Does this game produce the ground breaking results of our experiments? Or is it simply another failure in a long line of testing? Find out, as we discuss. Note: No cats were harmed or experimented on in the making of this podcast.

Publisher: Bezier Games Designer: Muneyuki Yokouchi (横内宗幸) Artists: Osamu Inoue (井上磨)

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Anna and Jared dive into the cartoon world of MicroMacro: Crime City. They discuss the complexities of the artwork, applaud the streamlined nature of the game, and give their thoughts. Will this game be solved with a closed case? Or will it become another cold case? Find out, as we discuss!

Publisher: Pegasus Spiele North America Designer: Johannes Sich Artists: Daniel Goll, Tobias Jochinke, Johannes Sich We have a website! www.thegametablepodcast.com Have questions or want to connect? 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

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How to Play: JestaThaRogue

More car noise, new feedback. Anna and Julia decide to add their thoughts on the weekend of Fun-K Town towards the end of the return trip.

Fun-K Town Con: https://www.fun-k-town.com/

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Ex-Libris: https://renegadegamestudios.com/ex-libris-second-edition/

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Raw audio, a car ride home, and a podcast full of thoughts to recap the weekend that was Fun-K Town Con. Jared and Ian give their thoughts on the weekend as well as some of the games that they played. We do apologize for any less than professional audio this episode. Recording in a car can be difficult and we had a quick turnaround. Hope you enjoy and hope that we can see you there next year! Special thanks to Mike Randolph for such a great event! Hope you all enjoy the episode!

Fun-K Town Con: https://www.fun-k-town.com/

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Faith, Joy, and Jared discuss adventure in the Chronicles of Avel. Does this game complete the journey or does it fall short?  Publisher: Rebel StudiosDesigner: Przemek WojtkowiakArtists: Bartłomiej Kordowski

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How to Play: Peaky Boardgamer

Jared & Ian take a look at two games today as they prepare for their trip to Fun-K town! First up is the city building game, Akropolis! After they get done building their cities on the hill, they will cool off by diving into the origami ocean of Sea Salt & Paper. Join them as they discuss! And we really hope to see you at Fun-K Town at the end of April!

Fun-K Town Con: https://www.fun-k-town.com/

Akropolis :Publisher: GigamicDesigner: Jules MessaudArtists: Pauline Detraz

Sea Salt & Paper:Publisher: Pandasaurus GamesDesigner:  Bruno Cathala and Théo RivièreArtists: Lucien Derainne, Pierre-Yves Gallard

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How to Play:Akropolis: PlaytheGameHQSea Salt & Paper: GameNerdz

Anna and Jared are smelling the freshness of spring and enjoying the changing of the seasons and the weather! There's a draw to get outside and experience all that life has to offer. Naturally, this feeling has spilled over into their gaming. They jump into the forest and forage for mushrooms in Morels and then head over to walk the beautiful paths in Arboretum. Will these older games still feel fresh? Or should they have melted away with winter? Find out as we discuss!

Morels:Publisher: Two Lantern Games Designer: Brent Povis Artists: Vince Dorse, Jarek Nocoń, Brent Povis

Arboretum:Publisher: Renegade Game Studios Designer: Dan Cassar Artists: Philippe Guérin, Chris Quilliams, Beth Sobel

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How to Play: Morels: Board SimpleArboretum: Peaky Boardgamer

Ian and Jared go a trip down memory lane as they review a game that they've been playing for over a decade. They take a look at the original version as well as what's new as they discuss Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures game. 

Publisher:  Fantasy Flight Games | Atomic Mass Games Designer: Jay Little, Max Brooke, Frank Brooks Artist: Jay Little

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How to Play: Original FFG Tutorial for Version 1.0. Gives a good idea of how to play but doesn't contain any 2.0 or 2.5 material. 2.5 material

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.

Some of the Publishers Mentioned: HABA Pegasus Spiele Blue Orange Games

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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 is left at the kid's table while his kids fulfill their busy schedule of school, playing outside, and just being kids. So Jared decides to do a quick episode by himself. Will he make it to the finish line? Find out as he talks through some of his thoughts on the kid's game, Quacks & Co: Quedlinburg Dash.

Publisher: Schmidt SpieleDesigner: Wolfgang WarschArtists: Michael Menzel

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Quacks of Quedlinburg BGG Link

How to Play: Don't Be Board

Ian and Jared attempt to prepare the perfect vacation to Japan. They are both doing their best to devote each day to either visiting temples, giving in to their inner foodies, experiencing all the unique events that Japan has to offer, and, of course, planning time to go for a walk. Will this be the best vacation ever? Or will it spiral out of control ending in exhaustion and frustration? Find out as we discuss the brand new Let's Go! To Japan. 

Publisher: Alderac Entertainment Group Designer: Josh WoodArtist: Chaykov, Kailene Falls, Toshiyuki Hara 原としゆき, Magdalena Pruckner, Erica Ward

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Let's Go! To Japan BGG Link

How to Play:  AEG

 Anna and Jared look back at Sagrada – a game they found way back in the day. Want to put together a beautiful, colorful stain glass window out of translucent dice? Maybe you don't care about art at all but like the idea of putting together a puzzle with lots of rules? Find out if this one is for you as we sit down at the Two Top Table and discuss.

Publisher: Floodgate GamesDesigner: Adrian Adamescu, Daryl AndrewsArtists: Peter Wocken

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Sagrada BGG Link

How to Play: Watch It Played

Party Time! Ian and Jared take a look at a variety of party games. Which one will you use to add some pop and pizzazz to your next social event? Find out as we discuss!

Also – Ian and Jared give a call to action. Make sure to listen all the way through! 

Special thanks to Doozy Games for providing a free copy of Think Like a Shrink which we talk about in this episode.

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Faith and Jared review the super cute forest of Everdell, ready to prepare the gathering of mice, build cool forts create amazing parades, and impress the royal family. Is this game legit? Or is it just a box of super cute art? Find out as we discuss!

Publisher: Starling Games (II)Designer: James A. Wilson, Clarissa A. WilsonArtists: Andrew Bosley, Jacqui Davis

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My Lil Everdell BGG Link

How to Play: BGG's How to Play

Ian, Julia, Anna, and Jared take a final look at the full campaign of Ticket to Ride: Legacy – Legends of the West. Join us as we discuss our experiences throughout the campaign, including a legendary failure told by Jared. 

Publisher: Days of WonderDesigner: Rob Daviau, Matt Leacock, Alan R. MoonArtist: Cyrille Daujean, Julien Delval

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Ticket to Ride: Legacyl BGG Link

How to Play: Watch It Played

Anna and Jared discuss using tabletop games in your date nights! Need a last minute Valentine’s Day date idea or maybe Valentine’s Day is long over and you’re just searching for future date options. Give our episode a listen and see if we can help!

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Ian and Jared take to the track and discuss the hot racing game, Heat: Pedal to the Metal. Will this game finish at the top of the medal podium or will it spin out going around the turn? Find out on this episode of The Game Table. 

Publisher: Days of Wonder Designer: Asger Harding Granerud, Daniel Skjold Pedersen Artist: Vincent Dutrait

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Heat: Pedal to the Metal BGG Link

How to Play: Watch It Played

Faith and Jared dive into the wonderful world of Toy Story. Favorite characters, best movies, what kinds of toys would we be? All of these questions and more are explored as we take a look at Toy Story: Obstacles & Adventures. 

Publisher: The Op Designer: Prospero Hall, Kami Mandell Artists: Not reported

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Toy Story: Obstacles & Adventures BGG Link

How to Play: Be Bold Games

Publisher: Stonemaier GamesDesigner: Connie VogelmannArtists: Kwanchai Moriya

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Apiary BGG Link

How to Play: Watch It Played

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.

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

Once again, special thanks to Josh for joining us on this episode! Website: https://www.blimeycow.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/BlimeyCow

'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin

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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 w

Anna and Jared dive into the quilting game Patchwork. Emotions are expressed, darkness is teased, and our thoughts are given. Will they still be friends after the intense dance of selecting patches and spending buttons all while trying to keep the other from making their quilt look absolutely fantastic? Find out as we discuss! 

Publisher: Lookout GamesDesigner: Uwe Rosenberg Artists: Klemens Franz, Rex Lee, Jolanta Lendzioszek, Gru Tsow

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Patchwork BGG Link

How to Play:Rules Girl

Ian and Jared take a peak into the evil side of life as they look at Disney Villainous. Who will walk away as the most vile, evil, and incredulously devious evil planner and finally get to taste that sweet victory they've yearned after for so long?

Publisher: RavensburgerDesigner: Prospero HallArtists: Not listed

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How to Play:Rodney at Watch It PlayedOfficial from Ravensburger

Joy and Jared discuss the domino exploration game, Dragomino. Who will be the one to find the most super cute baby dragons?!?!

Publisher: Blue Orange Games Designer: Bruno Cathala, Marie Fort, Wilfried Fort Artists: Maëva da Silva, Christine Deschamps

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How to Play:WePlay2Learn

Ian and Jared take a look back over 2023 remembering gaming experiences that were  good, and, well, maybe not so good. They also look ahead to 2024 discussing games they are excited to review in the coming year as well as goals they have for both themselves and the podcast.

From Ian, Julia, Anna, Jared, Faith, and Joy – we hope you had an amazing Holiday season, we wish you a very happy new year, and we once again say THANK YOU for the incredible support that you have given us these six months. We are beyond humbled and extremely grateful. We hope you've enjoyed our content to this point, and are excited to grow and do more in 2024! 

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And as always: May your dice rolls and your card draws be blessed, and your experiences at the table be ones to remember, forever. 

Dive into the world of the Arabian Nights as Ian and Julia review the original game from Z-Man games.

Publisher: Z-Man Gameshttps://www.zmangames.com/en/index/

Designer Anthony J. Gallela, Eric Goldberg, Kevin Maroney, Zev Shlasinger

Artist Peter Gifford, Dan Harding

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Tales of the Arthurian Knights https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/377704/tales-arthurian-knights

How to play: https://youtu.be/D_bRIKukkyQ?si=ygbZ9r4XoyLbR8VM

Publisher: Stonemaier GamesDesigner: Matthew O'Malley, Ben RossetArtists: Laura Bevon, Agnieszka Dabrowiecka, Ossi Hiekkala, Beth Sobel

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Between Two Cities BGG Link

How to Play:Rodney Smith – Watch it Played

Faith, Joy, and Jared take a look into the Kingdom of Pomme as they discuss the game My Little Scythe.   

Publisher: Stonemaier Games Designer: Hoby Chou, Vienna Chou Artists: Noah Adelman, Katie Khau

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How to Play:Rodney Smith – Watch it Played

Interview with designer Vienna Chou

Anna and Jared take to the skies and review Sky Team. Will this quick dice chucker deliver a smooth landing? Or will it crash and burn? Find out on this week's episode!

Publisher: Le Scorpion Masqué Designer: Luc Rémond Artists: Eric Hibbeler, Adrien Rives

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Sky Team BGG Link

How to Play:BeforeYouPlay

Jared and Ian take a break from their regularly scheduled reviews to talk about gaming during the holidays. We wish you a wonderful holiday season, filled with great gaming, fun and joy around the table, and the best of luck if you are trying to break through and show your family the greatness of gaming. 

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A very tired group of hosts discuss the juicy spoilers of the first four games of the campaign in TTR: Legacy. Join our table for an unprofessional and laxed discussion.

Also… New Orleans is on the east side of the state of Louisiana. That is all.

Publisher: Days of WonderDesigner: Rob Daviau, Matt Leacock, Alan R. MoonArtists: Cyrille Daujean, Julien Delval

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Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West BGG LinkHow to PlayWatch It Played with Rodney Smith

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.

Publisher: Paverson Games Designer: Dave Beck Artists: Erik Evensen BGG Game Link How to Play: Nights Around a Table

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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.

Four friends come together each looking to build their train empire! It's a race across the states in the late 1800s. Who has what it takes to build the next great railroad empire?

Today, Julia, Ian, Anna, and Jared take a look at Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West. This episode is completely spoiler-free. We give an overview of the game, give our spoiler-free impressions and talk about who this game is for. We welcome you to join us at the table.

Publisher: Days of Wonder Designer: Rob Daviau, Matt Leacock, Alan R. MoonArtists: Cyrille Daujean, Julien Delval

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Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West BGG LinkHow to PlayWatch It Played with Rodney Smith

Jumping over to the Kid's Table, Joy makes her debut as she, Faith, and Jared take a look at the cooperative story-driven mystery game Kid's Chronicles: Quest for the Moon Stones.

Publisher: Lucky Duck GamesDesigner: David CicurelArtists: Mateusz Komada, Maryna Nesterova, Chanon Torncharoensri

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Kid's Chronicles: Quest for the Moon Stones BGG LinkHow to PlayPlay the Game HQ

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This week, Ian and Jared take a look at the cooperative Living Card Game: Marvel Champions, designed by Caleb Grace and published by Fantasy Flight Games. Does this game have the heart and strength of a hero? Or will it fall to the evil schemes of the villain? Find out on this week's episode.

Publisher: Fantasy Flight GamesDesigner: Caleb GraceArtists: A Plethora

A Great Marvel Champions Resource: Hall of Heroes

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Marvel Champions BGG LinkHow to PlayRoll for Crit

Stranger Things Upside Down is a 2-4 player cooperative game where players move their characters around the map, battling against stacks of tokens to complete objectives as they desperately try to save Will Byers before FEAR overcomes them. Will they be able to save Will?!? Willlllll they?

Publisher: CMON Designer: Rob Daviau Artists: Giovanna BC Guimarães, Henning Ludvigsen

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Stranger Things – Upside Down BGG LinkHow to PlayRodney Smith: Watch It Played