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Episode 45: Why are all games the same? 06 Oct 202500:40:01

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Hello we just finished out top 50 list and back to regular programing. 

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This week we talk about games that are the same. Do you need to own all the games. So many games give you the same feel. How do you know what games to buy or not. 

but first we talk about our recent plays. 

1:52: Fishing (2024) 

7:11: Luthier (2025) 

12:49:La famiglia: The great mofia war (2023)   

20:05: Blood on the Cloctower (2022) 

Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at Twinstalktabletop@gmail.com 

My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below 

https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 

Episode 44: Top 50 List (10-1) 22 Sep 202500:57:04

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Twins talk tabletop tackle their top 50 list again. Both the twins love making board game lists and like seeing out our lists come out different and the same. Hope you enjoy and please let us know your thoughts. 

10 J: Letters from Whitechapel

K: dune war for arrakas

9: J: Food Chain Magnate 

K: The Gang

8 J: Dominant Species 

K:Spirit Island

7: J: Gaia Project

K:Brass: Birmingham

6 J:Decrypto

K:the city of the big shoulders

5: J:Arcs

K: Gaia project

4: J:The Crew: Mission Deep Sea

K:Tichu  

3: J: Blood on the Clocktower

K: Great Western Trail

2: J:Sidereal Confluence

K: Pipeline  

1 J: Guards of Atlantis II

K:Arkham horror the card game/eathborne Rangers 

Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at Twinstalktabletop@gmail.com 

My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below 

https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 

Episode 43: Top 50 List (20-11)08 Sep 202500:31:44

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Twins talk tabletop tackle their top 50 list again. Both the twins love making board game lists and like seeing out our lists come out different and the same. Hope you enjoy and please let us know your thoughts. 

20 J: Tichu

K: Decrypto

19: J: The White Castle

K: guards of atlantis II

18: J: The Gang

K:cryptd

17: J: A Feast for Odin

K:The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth

16 J:Keyflower

K:1846

15: J:Slay the Spire: The Board Game

K: skull king

14: J:Exit: The Game 

K:A Feast for Odin

13: J: Root

K: Stationfall 

12: J:The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth

K: argicola

11 J: Brass: Birmingham

K:age of steam

Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at Twinstalktabletop@gmail.com 

My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below 

https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 

Episode 42: Top 50 List (30-21)25 Aug 202500:33:04

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Twins talk tabletop tackle their top 50 list again. Both the twins love making board game lists and like seeing out our lists come out different and the same. Hope you enjoy and please let us know your thoughts. 

30 J: Agricola

K: Outlive 

29: J:Anachrony

K: ark nova

28: J: Dominion

K:Teotihuacan: City of Gods

27: J: Crokinole

K:race for the galaxcy

26 J:EarthBorne rangers 

K:blood on the clocktower

25: J:Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Baker Street Irregulars

K: barrage

24: J:Blood Rage

K:clank

23: J: That's Pretty Clever!

K: ito

22: J:Concordia

K: how do you doodle

21 J: Great Western Trail

K: Hegemony: Lead your class to victory 

Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at Twinstalktabletop@gmail.com 

My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below 

https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 

Episode 41: Top 50 List (40-31) 11 Aug 202500:34:01

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Twins talk tabletop tackle their top 50 list again. Both the twins love making board game lists and like seeing out our lists come out different and the same. Hope you enjoy and please let us know your thoughts. 

40 J: Ark Nova 

K: Terraforming mars 

39: J: SCOUT 

K: Civolution

38: J: Scythe 

K:Maracibo 

37: J: Age of Steam

K: Cat in the box deluxe edition

36 J:Voidfall

K: Arcs 

35: J:Cat in the Box: Deluxe Edition

K: Xia: legends of the drift

34: J:Monikers

K: Sidereal Confluence

33: J: Telestrations

K: Blue lagoon

32: J:Ito

K: thats pretty clever

31 J: Frosthaven

K: Anachony

Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at Twinstalktabletop@gmail.com 


My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below 

https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 

Episode 40: Top 50 list (50-41)28 Jul 202500:47:45

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Twins talk tabletop tackle their top 50 list again. Both the twins love making board game lists and like seeing out our lists come out different and the same. Hope you enjoy and please let us know your thoughts. 

50 J: Ankh: Gods of Egypt 

K: Micro Macro Crime City 

49: J: Teotihuacan: City of Gods  

K: Decorum 

48: J: Orleans 

K:Feed the Kraken  

47: J: Quacks

K:the crew mission deep sea

46 J:Terraforming Mars  

K:Dominion  

45: J:Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood 

K: patchwork

44: J:Shackleton Base: A Journey to the Moon 

K:captian sonar  

43: J: Dune: Imperium – Uprising

K: Roll for the galaxy 

42: J:Azul

K: wonderlands wars   

41 J: Earth 

K:Dune imperium- uprising  

Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at Twinstalktabletop@gmail.com 


My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below 

https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 

Episode 39: Earthborne Rangers Review 14 Jul 202501:08:31

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Hello, Welcome back at the table with the twins. They have finally got their copies of Earthborne Rangers and wants to try and do a review of the game. So come join us for this wonderful episode. Before that they talk about their recent plays 

Recent plays 

1:34:  Tower Up (2024) 

6:07: Critter Kitchen (2025) 

14:07: Arkham Horror the card game: The Drowned City (2025)  

22:18: Shackleton Base: A Journey to the Moon (2024) 

27:10: Great Western Trail Second Edition (2021) 

31:42: Root (2018) 

Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at Twinstalktabletop@gmail.com 


My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below 

https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 

Episode 38: Importance of winning 30 Jun 202500:55:27

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Hello, This week the twins are recording both in the same room and we apologize for any of the audio difference and quality due to the new set up. 

We discuss the importance of winning and how we approach games how everyone has this social contract while playing games but before that we talk about our most recent plays 

1:15: Shackleton Base: A Journey to the Moon (2024) 

10:09: Coup (2012) 

15:20: 1867 (2015) 

25:03: Revive (2022) 

32:30: Next Station: Tokyo (2023) 

Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at Twinstalktabletop@gmail.com 


My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below 

https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 

Episode 37: Another Pile of Games 16 Jun 202500:55:29

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Join both Kevin and Justin this week to talk about a bunch of games they been playing. They got a lot of games played in the last few weeks and wanted to share about all of them so this weeks episode is just talking about some of the new exciting games they both played. 

Recent plays 

1:12: Eye my Favorite things (2015) 

7:00: Trio (2021) 

10:05: Age of Steam (2002) 

18:19: Earth: The Abundance Expansion (2025) 

23:24: Rumble Nation (2017) 

28:32: Oceans (2020) 

34:40: Zoo Vadis (2023) 

42:00: Secret Hitler (2016) 

49:09: High Society (1995) 

Thanks for joining us for another episode please find us on Twitter @twintabletop or email us at Twinstalktabletop@gmail.com

If you like our intro and outro music please check out my friend Andrew Reid https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic

Episode 36: Are Heavy Games Worth it02 Jun 202500:53:49

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Twins Talk Tabletop brings you another wonderful episode. We talk about why we lean towards heavier games and why we like to play those crunchy often long games. Before we get to those games though the twins discuss their recent plays 

recent plays 

1:00: Res Arcana (2019) 

6:07: Finspan (2025)  

12:29: Xia: Legends of the Drift (2014) 

20:16: Ponzi Scheme (2015) 

26:43: Clank the Adventuring party (2020) 

35:15: Age of Innovation (2023) 

Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at Twinstalktabletop@gmail.com 


My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below 

https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 


Episode: 35 Golden Geek Awards 19 May 202500:48:33

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The Golden Geek Awards are out and the twins talk about all the games that have won and some of their hot takes. Before that they talk about their recent plays 

Recent plays 

1:04: Anachrony (2017) 
8:33:Cockroach poker (2004) 
13:13: Colt Express: Couriers and Armoured train (2022)
18:35: Ultimate Werewolf (2008) 
23:12: Toy Battle (2025) 
27:45: Ganz schon Clever (2018) 


Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at Twinstalktabletop@gmail.com 


My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below 

https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 

Episode 34: What have people been playing??05 May 202500:56:21

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Hello and welcome to the twins talk tabletop podcast. So glad to have you. This week the twins talk about a new hot bar on board game geek, the most played games in some months. This is a great tool to follow to see what is being played. 

But before that we discuss our recent plays 

0:50: Ransom notes (2021)
4:08: In Too Deep (2021) 
10:50: Galactic Cruise (2025)
21:24: Through the Desert (1998) 
25:32: BombBusters (2024) 
32:05: Food Chain Magnate (2015) 

Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at Twinstalktabletop@gmail.com 


My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below 

https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 

Episode 33: Word games 21 Apr 202500:49:53

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Come join the twins this week as we explore the world of words in games. We talk about new and old word games and the place they have in the board game hobby. Come check it out. But before that we talk about our recent plays 

Recent plays 

1:07: Come Sail Away (2023) 
6:29: Shadenfraude (2021)
12:43: Chinatown (1999) 
20:07: Distilled (2023) 
31:41: Everdell (2018)

Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at Twinstalktabletop@gmail.com 


My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below 

https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 




Episode 32: Two Player Games 07 Apr 202500:55:20

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We’ve got another great episode for you, all about 2-player games! This week, the twins dive into some of the new duel variants of popular games and chat about the latest hot topics in the gaming world. Tune in to see what they’ve got in store for this week’s episode.

Before that, though, they’ll talk about what they’ve been playing recently:

0:46 – Azul Duel (2025)
6:10 – Age of Steam (2002)
14:27 – Lancaster (2011)
22:28 – Great Western Trail: El Paso (2025)
30:38 – So Clover! (2021)
33:48 – Molly House (2025)

Thanks for listening! If you want to get in touch, find us on Twitter or shoot us an email at Twinstalktabletop@gmail.com.

Big shoutout to my friend Andrew Reid for the music—if you like what you hear, definitely check him out at the link below:

https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic

Episode 31: Board Game Geek Hall of Fame 24 Mar 202500:59:59

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Welcome to another episode! Thanks so much for tuning in. This week, we’re diving into some exciting new games we’ve been playing recently, plus we’ve got a deep dive into the new Board Game Geek Hall of Fame. We’ve got some hot takes and interesting thoughts on the latest inductions.

But first, let’s talk about what we’ve been playing:

1:21 - City of the Big Shoulders (2019)
10:30 - Fromage (2024)
16:34 - Slay the Spire: The Board Game (2024)
23:20 - El Grande (1995)
28:53 - Age of Innovation (2023)

Thanks for listening! If you want to reach out, you can find us on Twitter or email us at Twinstalktabletop@gmail.com.

Also, a huge shoutout to my friend Andrew Reid, who did the music for the show. If you’re into his vibe, check out his work on SoundCloud here:
 Andrew Reid Music

Episode 30: Top 5 Spiel des Jahres draft10 Mar 202500:58:47

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This week, the twins are back with another Top 5 list! This time, they’re trying a new approach to cover a wider range of games. They’ll each draft five games from the list of winners of the Spiel des Jahres awards. Before that, they’ll dive into their recent plays. Come join them at the table to listen in!

Recent Plays:

  • 1:06 – Dorfromantik: The Board Game (2023)
  • 7:33 – Mistborn: The Deck-Building Game (2024)
  • 14:26 – Chicago Express (2009)
  • 21:33 – Teotihuacan: City of Gods (2018)
  • 27:47 – Gaia Project: The Lost Fleet (2024)
  • 37:14 – Hadrian's Wall (2021)

Thanks for listening! If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter or email us at Twinstalktabletop@gmail.com.

Special thanks to my friend Andrew Reid for our music. If you’re interested, check out his work at the link below:

Andrew Reid Music



Episode 29: Blood on the Clocktower 24 Feb 202501:00:14

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🎉 Get ready for a thrilling week of tabletop fun! 🎉

This week, the twins are back with another action-packed episode, and we’re bringing some seriously exciting games to the table! Justin has been raving about Blood on the Clocktower, so we've dedicated an entire segment to explore this one-of-a-kind game. It's a must-know for hobbyists, and we're diving deep into why it's so special.

But before we get into that, join us as we chat about our recent plays!

Recent Plays:

  • 2:11 – AuZtralia (2018)
  • 9:21 – Guard of Atlantis II (2022)
  • 18:16 – Power Plants (2022)
  • 22:00 – Ark Nova (2021)
  • 29:01 – The Quacks of Quedlinburg (2018)
  • 35:24 – Roll for the Galaxy (2014)

Thanks for tuning in to another exciting episode! Don’t forget to connect with us on Twitter @twintabletop or shoot us an email at Twinstalktabletop@gmail.com.

🎵 Love our intro and outro music? Check out the talented Andrew Reid on SoundCloud 🎶

  

Episode 28: Games games and some more games 10 Feb 202500:58:57

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Join us for another exciting episode of Twins Talk Tabletop, where we dedicate the entire show to the games we’ve been playing lately! Over the past few weeks, we’ve had the chance to dive into a fantastic mix of games, and we can’t wait to share our highlights with you. So, grab a seat at the table as we discuss our recent plays!

Timestamps & Games
1:34 – Agricola (2007)
10:04 – SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (2024)
24:56 – Magic Maze (2006)
29:28 – That’s Not a Hat (2023)
31:27 – Cat in the Box (2022)
33:23 – Onitama (2014)
37:11 – Voidfall (2023)
46:24 – Arcs (2024)

💬 Connect with Us!
We’d love to hear from you! Find us on Twitter @twintabletop or email us at Twinstalktabletop@gmail.com.

🎶 Shoutout to Andrew Reid
Enjoying our intro and outro music? Check out our talented friend Andrew Reid on SoundCloud!

Thanks for tuning in—we’ll see you at the table!

Episode 27: Board Game Trends 27 Jan 202501:02:59

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Hello, and welcome back to a brand-new episode for 2025! We're thrilled to kick off the year with you and dive into another exciting discussion. This week, we’re exploring the trends we’ve observed in the tabletop hobby, reflecting on how they’ve impacted us, and sharing our thoughts on what the future might hold.

But first, we’ll start with our recent plays!

Recent Plays

  • 1:06 - New York Zoo (2020)
  • 8:20 - A Feast for Odin (2016)
  • 15:05 - Hansa Teutonica: Big Box (2020)
  • 19:56 - Dorfromantik: The Board Game (2022)
  • 27:30 - How Do You Doodle? (2018)
  • 32:20 - Wavelength (2019)

Thanks for listening! If you'd like to connect with us, you can find us on Twitter or email us at TwinsTalkTabletop@gmail.com.

A special shoutout to Andrew Reid for our amazing music! If you’d like to hear more of his work, check him out here:
Andrew Reid Music on SoundCloud


Episode 26: Looking forward to 2025 13 Jan 202500:59:10

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🎉 Hey there, Twin Talk tabletop enthusiasts! We’re thrilled to bring you yet another fantastic episode! With our 2024 awards in the rearview mirror, we’re all geared up and ready for an amazing 2025! We can’t wait to share the ambitious goals we’ve set for ourselves in the coming year and dive into the exciting new games hitting the shelves this year that have us buzzing with anticipation! 🎮✨

But first, let’s jump into our recent plays! Check out the timestamps below so you can follow along:

⏰ 1:00 - Wilmot's Warehouse (2024)
⏰ 7:30 - Cryptid (2018)
⏰ 14:12 - Exit: The Game - Hunt through Amsterdam (2023)
⏰ 19:47 - Civolution (2024)
⏰ 26:19 - Inventions: Evolution of Ideas (2024)
⏰ 31:05 - Thunder Road Vendetta (2023)

Thank you for tuning in to another epic episode! Don’t forget to connect with us on Twitter @twintabletop or shoot us an email at Twinstalktabletop@gmail.com!

And if you’re jamming to our intro and outro music, give a huge shoutout to our talented friend Andrew Reid! Check out his vibes here: Andrew Reid's Music 🎶

Let’s dive in and have a blast together! 🚀




Episode 25: Twins Talk Tabletop 2024 Awards 30 Dec 202400:58:45

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

This week’s episode is a special one as we look back on 2024 and present the TTT Awards for the standout games we played and the moments that impressed us the most. It’s been an incredible year, and we want to sincerely thank all our listeners and supporters for being part of the journey.

Before diving into the awards, we kick things off by discussing our recent plays:

  • 1:00 – Civolution (2024)
  • 8:20 – Terraforming Mars (2016)
  • 13:08 – Dro Polter (2023)
  • 17:24 – Hues and Cues (2020)
  • 21:36 – Rising Sun (2018)

Thanks so much for listening! If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter or email us at Twinstalktabletop@gmail.com.

A special shoutout to Andrew Reid for our fantastic music. If you’re interested in hearing more of his work, check out his SoundCloud:
Andrew Reid Music

Happy holidays, and here’s to an even better 2025!

Episode 24: Different Interactions in Board Games16 Dec 202401:04:06

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The holiday season is upon us, and we’re thrilled to celebrate our 24th episode! We’ve got another exciting installment packed with fun games we’ve played and a lively discussion about board game interaction styles. Discover how the twins’ tastes differ when it comes to player interaction in games!

Recent Plays:

0:56 - That’s Pretty Clever (2018)
8:13 - Sidereal Confluence (2017)
16:45 - On Tour (2019)
20:30 - John Company: Second Edition (2022)
28:32 - Arkham Horror: The Card Game (2016)
32:37 - Gaia Project (2017)

Thank you for listening! We’d love to hear from you. Connect with us on Twitter or send us an email at TwinsTalkTabletop@gmail.com.

Special Thanks: Our music is by Andrew Reid. If you’re interested in his work, check him out at the link below:
Andrew Reid Music on SoundCloud

Episode 23: Recommending Gifts 02 Dec 202400:50:05

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Hello!

We’re getting closer to Christmas, and many people have been asking us for recommendations on games to get for friends or family members. This inspired today’s topic, where we’ll share our thoughts on choosing and recommending games as gifts.

But before we dive into that, let’s talk about some of our recent plays:

  • 1:17 - The Gang (2024)
  • 6:47 - The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth (2024)
  • 13:28 - Voidfall (2023)
  • 21:54 - Puerto Rico (2002)
  • 26:26 - Roll for the Galaxy (2014)
  • 30:20 - Bohnanza (1997)

Thanks for listening! If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter or email us at Twinstalktabletop@gmail.com.

A special shoutout to Andrew Reid for our music! If you’re interested, you can check out more of his work here:
Andrew Reid on SoundCloud

 

Episode 22: Rating Board Games 18 Nov 202400:51:24

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The twins have come together to start rating board games! To ensure consistency and provide better clarity for our listeners, we decided to create a rubric to guide our discussions and ratings. This way, you’ll better understand our perspective as we evaluate games.

In this episode, we’re switching things up! We’ll start with our main topic before diving into what we’ve been playing recently.

Thanks for listening!

Recent Plays

  • 21:08: Citadels (2000)
  • 27:35: Dragon's Gold (2001)
  • 32:00: Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King (2015)
  • 37:07: The Gang (2024)
  • 44:45: The White Castle (2023)

If you'd like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter or email us at Twinstalktabletop@gmail.com.

Special thanks to Andrew Reid for creating our music! If you’re interested, check out more of his work here:
Andrew Reid Music on SoundCloud

 

Episode 21: Digital vs Physical board games04 Nov 202400:56:15

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Hello and welcome back to Twins Talk Tabletop! It’s been an eventful week for the twins, with Justin bringing some intriguing new releases from 2024 to the table, while Kevin revisits some classic titles. Join us in this week’s episode as we discuss our recent plays and dive into our main topic: the pros and cons of digital versus physical board games.

Recent Plays:

  • 0:43: Creature Caravan (2024)
  • 7:37: Bus (2015)
  • 13:14: Kelp: Shark vs Octopus (2024)
  • 23:37: Viticulture: Essential Edition (2015)
  • 32:24: Telestrations (2019)

Thank you for tuning in to another episode! You can connect with us on Twitter @twintabletop or email us at twinstalktabletop@gmail.com.

If you enjoy our intro and outro music, be sure to check out my friend Andrew Reid at soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic.

Episode 20: Top 5 Hidden Gems 21 Oct 202400:50:00

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We’re thrilled to mark a milestone—our 20th episode! A huge thank you to all our amazing supporters and listeners for your invaluable feedback and encouragement. You’re the reason we keep the conversation going!

This week, Kevin and Justin dive into another exciting top 5 list, unveiling the Top 5 Hidden Gems in tabletop gaming. These are the underrated treasures that deserve your attention—games that have been flying under the radar for too long and are ready to reclaim their place in the spotlight!

But before we unveil our list, we’ll share our latest gaming adventures. Check out the timestamps below to see what we’ve been playing:

🎮 Recent Plays:

  • 0:48: Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Baker Street Irregulars (2020)
  • 7:42: A Fake Artist Goes to New York (2011)
  • 11:35: Darwin's Choice (2019)
  • 17:42: Keyflower (2012)
  • 23:45: Gaia Project (2017)
  • 30:28: Concordia (2013)

Thanks for joining us for another thrilling episode! We’d love to hear from you—connect with us on Twitter @twintabletop or drop us an email at twinstalktabletop@gmail.com.

🎶 And if you enjoy our intro and outro music, be sure to check out our friend Andrew Reid at Andrew Reid Music.

Get ready for an episode filled with fun, insights, and hidden treasures! Let’s play!


 

Episode 19: Game first impressions: Good, Bad and the Dicey 07 Oct 202401:02:45

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The twins are thrilled to welcome everyone to their 19th episode! A heartfelt thank you to all our supporters who have encouraged us to keep the momentum going. This week, the twins dive into their recent game plays from the past few weeks, followed by a discussion of their memorable first experiences with various board games—some good, some not so much—as they share their gaming adventures.

Episode Timestamps:

  • 1:45 - We Didn’t Playtest This At All (2007)
  • 6:32 - Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood (2022)
  • 13:10 - Pipeline (2019)
  • 20:08 - Nekojima (2023)
  • 25:20 - Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated (2019)
  • 31:32 - Dominant Species (2010)

Thank you for joining us for another episode! You can find us on Twitter @twintabletop or email us at twinstalktabletop@gmail.com.

If you enjoy our intro and outro music, be sure to check out my friend Andrew Reid at soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic.

Episode 18: Expansions 23 Sep 202400:55:27

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Twins talk table top is a podcast talking about all things board games. This week they talk the expansive world of expansions. Are they good? Are they bad? come have a listen and found out the twins thoughts on this topic but before that they talk about the games they have been playing 

Recent plays 
0:45: Lords of Waterdeep (2012) 
5:38: A Feast for Odin (2016) 
11:50: Slay the Spire: The board game (2024) 
16:44: Hanabi (2010) 
20:58: Kingdom builder (2011) 
25:37: Steampunk Rally (2015) 

Thanks for joining us for another episode please find us on Twitter @twintabletop or email us at Twinstalktabletop@gmail.com

If you like our intro and outro music please check out my friend Andrew Reid https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic

Episode 17: Board Game Recommendations Across the Ages09 Sep 202400:51:36

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Twins talk tabletop is back with another episode. The twins chat about some fun games they have been playing. Then this weeks topic is brought to us by a listener where they were wondering what would the next step of board game be if their group is playing games like Uno and Catan 
but first off the games they have been playing this week 

Recent plays 
0:45: Cross crib (1997) 
4:31: Obsession (2018) 
10:30: Camel Up: Second edition (2018) 
17:30: Spacebase (2018) 
23:00: Sol Last day of a Star (2017) 
29:30: Tigras and Euphrates (1997) 

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Episode 16: Pet Peeves of Game Design 26 Aug 202400:55:11

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Twins talk table top is a board gaming podcast that talks all things board games. Join the two brothers this week as they discuss their new and exciting plays then stick around while they break down all the pet peeves of game designs that they have.
Recent plays
1:20: Castle of Burgundy Special edition (2023)
8:20: Slay the Spire: The board game (2024)
16:07: Cat in the Box (2020)
21:03: Voidfall (2023)
26:24: Flamecraft (2022)
29:14: Arcs (2024) 

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Episode 15: Top 5 games for non-hobbiest gamers 12 Aug 202400:56:07

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Join Justin and kevin as they have had another fun week of board gaming. They have experiences some lovely new games and got a few old favorites back to the table.  Sit back and relax as you listen to us talk about board games 

Recent plays 

1:11: Scout (2019) 
4:53: On Mars (2020) 
13:01: Arboretum (2015)
18:08: Oath (2021) 
21:49: Arcs (2024) 
30:19: Ito (2019) 

Top five game discussion 
34:03 

Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at Twinstalktabletop@gmail.com 


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Episode 14: Games! Games! Games!29 Jul 202400:49:24

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Join the twins again this week where they talk games game games. They both have been playing so many different games they we dive into some of those games we have been playing. So join us at the table while we chat about these different games 


1:53: Dune War for Arrakis (2024) 

10:03: Skytear (2020)

16:15: Arkham horror the card game (2016)

20:07: The Crew: mission deep sea (2021)

24:55: That’s not a Hat (2023) 

27:16: Captain Sonar (2016)

32:39: Concordia (2013)

36:38: Azul (2017)

39:49: Terraforming Mars (2016)

44:03: Ark Nova (2021)

Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at Twinstalktabletop@gmail.com 


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Episode 13: Exploring Board Game Experiences15 Jul 202400:49:19

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Join the twins at the table this week as they dive into their recent plays then go on to discuss board game experiences. The twins did an epic games night where they played all of the great western trail content simultaneously. They go on to talk about unique experiences they have had in the hobby. 


Recent plays 

1:19: Splendor duel (2022)

4:50: MLEM: Space agency (2024) 

12:17: Skull king (2013) 

18:06: John Company: Second Edition (2022) 

27:50: Stonespine Architects  (2024) 


20:40: Game discussion 

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Episode 12: Embracing the Fun in Losing Board Games01 Jul 202400:56:54

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Sometimes the twins lose at board games. This weeks episode looks at how you can embrace the fun while you are losing at board game. Before that they talk about the games they have played in the past few weeks. Join us at the table while we talk about 

Recent plays 
1:14: Red Rising (2021) 
8:15: Oath (2021) 
16:13: Arcs (2024) 
27:58: Tidal Blades: Heros of the Reef (2020) 
32:40: Wonderland's War (2022) 
38:50: The While Castle (2023) 

Topic discussion 
40:53 

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Episode 11: Unveiling Today's Hits and Tomorrow's Classics17 Jun 202400:58:43

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Join the twins at the table this week as they dive into their recent plays then go on to discuss board game relevance. How do games stay relevant in the hobby. Come see what the twins think.

Recent plays 

1:21: Forest Shuffle (2023)

5:57: Iki (2015) 

12:39: Great Western Trail: New Zealand (2023) 

20:31: Age of Innovation (2023) 

21:55: Inventions: Evolution of ideas (2024) 

28:28: Biblios (2007) 

31:47: Relevant Game discussion 

Thanks for joining us for another episode please find us on Twitter @twintabletop or email us at Twinstalktabletop@gmail.com

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Episode 10: Game Designers 03 Jun 202400:55:42

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Join the twins this week as they discuss their recent plays then following that they dive into some board game designers. Come join us this week

Recent plays 

0:55: My City (2020)
4:22: Dune Imperium Uprising (2023)
10:55: StationFall (2023)
22:13: The White Castle (2023)
29:50: Tichu (1991)
31:50: Wyrmspan (2024)

Designers
35:38: Bruno Cathala
37:47: Elizabeth Hargrave
39:44: Reiner Kinzia
43:08: Uwe Rosenberg
44:49: Simone Luciani
46:19: Alexander Pfister 
48:04: Eric Lang
50:12: Vlaada Chvatil
51:43: Cole Wehrle 


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Episode 09: Golden Geek Awards 202320 May 202400:59:41

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The twin brothers come together to talk about the board games they have been playing. Join us this week as we discuss some of the hot new games. Then Kevin and Justin discuss the 2023 Golden Geek Awards  


Recent plays 

0:47: Blood Rage (2015): 

6:44: My City (2020) 

10:16 Root (2018) 

16:20 Hegemony: Lead Your Class to Victory (2023) 

25:34:Dune Imperium Uprising (2023) 

33:05: Ito (2019) 

38:13: Golden Geek Awards 

Thanks for joining us for another episode please find us on Twitter @twintabletop or email us at Twinstalktabletop@gmail.com

If you like our intro and outro music please check out my friend Andrew Reid https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic



Episode 08: Choosing the board game06 May 202400:54:46

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The twin brothers come together to talk about the board games they have been playing. Join us this week as we discuss some of the hot new games. Then Kevin and Justin discuss how they choose a game for a game night. 


Recent plays 

3:17: That’s not a Hat (2023): 

7:44: From the Moon (2024) 

13:33: Harmonies (2024) 

18:07: Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle (2016) 

21:55: Inventions: Evolution of ideas (2024) 

27:42: Las Vegas (2012) 

30:13: Sleeping Gods (2021) 

35:45: Spirit Island (2017)  


26:24: Choosing a Game discussion 

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Episode 07: Top 30 games of all time (10-1)22 Apr 202401:08:31

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Twins Talk Tabletalk is a board gaming podcast were they discuss all things boardgames. The twin brothers reveal the final 10 games of their top 30 lists. They share about a few recent plays of some hot new games and then dive right into their final lists. Come have a listen 

Recent plays 

1:00: Wrymspan (2024) 

9:57: Earth (2023) 

16:00: Ankh: Gods of Egypt 

Top 10 game list 

22:30: 10- Exit (Justin) 

24:60: 10- Dominant species (Kevin) 

26:00:  9- Gaia Project  (Justin) 

27:10  9- Arkham horror the card game (Kevin)

29:00: 8- Dominant species (Justin) 

30:16:  8- Pipeline (Kevin)

31:47: 7- Chess (Justin) 

34:17: 7- Brass Birmingham (Kevin) 

35:37: 6- Sideral Confluence: Trading and negotiation in the Elysium quadrant (Justin) 

38:42: 6- A Feast for Odin (Kevin)

39:45:  5- Decrypto (Justin) 

40:30:  5-Frosthaven (Kevin) 

41:37: 4-Blood on the Clocktower (Justin)

42:50: 4- Tichu (Kevin)

44:20: 3- The crew: Mission Deep sea (Justin) 

46:52: 3- Gaia Project (Kevin)

48:02: 2-Guards of Atlantis II (Justin) 

49:11: 2- Great Western Trail (Kevin) 

51:40: 1- Root (Justin) 

53:27: 1- Age of Innovation (Kevin) 

58:41: List Banter  

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Episode 06: Top 30 games of all time (20-11)08 Apr 202401:05:51

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The twins are back at it talking everything board games. This week they continue their routine and discuss their recent plays then they jump right into their top 30 games of all time. This week is games 20-11 

Recent plays 

1:00: Splender Duel (2022) 
6:30: Ra (1999) 
10:05: Modern Art (1992) 
14:00: For Sale (1997) 
18:36: Fit to Print (2023) 
23:20: Quacks & co (2022) 

Top 20-11 

25:50: 20-Ricochet Robots (Kevin)
27:15: Food Chain Magnate (Justin) 
29:00: Decrypto (Kevin) 
30:20: Crokinole (Justin) 
31:00: That's Pretty Clever!! (Kevin) 
32:32: Dominion (Justin) 
33:47: Guards of Atlantis II (Kevin) 
35:00: Letters for Whitechapel (Justin) 
36:02: Blood on the Clocktower (Kevin) 
37:30: 7 wonders Duel (Justin) 
38:50: Scout (Kevin) 
38:50: Scout (Justin) 
40:53: Ark Nova (Kevin) 
42:26: Brass Birmingham (Justin) 
43:28: Mage Knight (Kevin) 
45:05: Frosthaven (Justin) 
45:54: Great Western Trail Argentina (Kevin) 
48:15: Bohnanza (Justin) 
50:05: Spirt Island (Kevin) 
51:18: Blood Rage (Justin) 

54:50: List Banter 

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Episode 05: Top 30 games of all time (30-21)25 Mar 202400:55:36

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The twins dive into their top 30 games of all time. This episode they discuss a few recent plays and then move into their lists. This week it is games 30-21. 

Recent plays 

0:43: Dominion (2008)

4:39: Spirit Island (2017) 

13:05: Tichu (1991)

16:32:List discussion 

List (30-21) 

24:14: 30- El Grande (Justin)

24:37: 30- Maracaibo (Kevin) 

25:40: 29- Obscurio (Justin) 

27:10: 29- Anachrony (Kevin) 

28:50: 28- Great western Trail (ALL) (Justin) 

30:10: 28- Tzolk’in the Mayan Calendar (Kevin) 

32:50: 27- Wizard (Justin) 

34:25: 27- Castles of Burgundy (Kevin)  

35:58: 26- Feast for Odin (Norwegian expansion) (Justin)

37:47: 26- 7 Wonders duel (Kevin) 

38:44: 25- Concordia (Justin) 

39:42: 25- Robot Quest Arena (Kevin) 

40:41: 24- Times up total recall (Justin)  

42:46: 24- Clank in space (Kevin) 

43:41: 23- Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective (Justin) 

45:00: 23- Roll for the Galaxy (Kevin) 

46:06: 22- Letter Jam (Justin) 

47:33: 22- Scythe (Kevin) 

49:15: 21- Telestrations (Gartic phone) (Justin) 

51:53: 21- Blue Lagoon (Kevin)  


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Episode 04: Board game collections 12 Mar 202400:46:44

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This week the twins get together and talk about their board game collections come join them as they try to break down everything from collectors to owning a board game collection to trying to find time to play them all. They first start off by discussing the games they played in the past few weeks then the dive into the topic 


Recent play discussion. 

0:47- Terraforming Mars (2016) 

8:52- 7 wonders Duel (2015) 

14:16- Skyteam (2023) 

19:25- Hadrian’s Wall (2021)

25:26- Wingspan (2019)

29:28- Knarr (2023) 


33:36-Board game collection discussion  


Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at Twinstalktabletop@gmail.com 


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Episode 3: Campaign/Legacy Games06 Mar 202400:53:24

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Our plays 
0:59- Arkham Horror: the card game (2016)
8:45- Oathsworn into the deep wood (2022) 
20:30- Frosthaven (2022) 
30:48- Clank Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated (2019) 

37:07-Legacy/Campaign topic 
Games discussed 
Pandemic Legacy 0, 1, and 2 
Hogwarts battle 
Arkham Horror the card game 
Gloomhaven/frosthaven 
Exit boxes 
Sherlocke holmes consulting detective 
Scythe:rise of Fenris 

Episode 2: Games that will hit our table in 2024 26 Feb 202400:42:12

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The twins got together over the past few weeks and played games with one another. come join us as we discuss those plays. After that we look forward to 2024 and talk about the games we are excited about as well as a few games we missed in 2023 that we will play in 2024 

Game discussed 
Recent plays 
0:36- Guards of Atlantis II (2022) 
4:24- Nucleum (2023) 
12:30- The Mind (2018) 
14:13- Great Western Trail Argentina (2022) 
19:45- Blood on the Clocktower (2022) 
25:20- Planet Unknown (2022) 

Discussion 2024 excited 
30:45- Arcs (2024) 
33:07- Earthborne Rangers (2023) 
36:35- Undaunted 2200 Callisto (2024)
38:20- Hegemony (2023)  
40:01- Oathsworn into the Deepwood (2023)

Episode 01: Got hooked on the hobby12 Feb 202400:33:27

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We talk about our recent plays, then talk about games that got us into the hobby. Really hooked us. Join us as we discuss games  including Dominant Species, Ark Nova, Scout and more 

game time stamps 
Recent plays: 
01:01- Robot Quest Arena(2023) 
04:30- Decorum (2022)
08:11- Ark Nova (Marine World expansion 2023) 
14:05- Dominant Species (2010)
20:45- Scout (2019) 
Games that impacted us (22:00) 
23:15-Killer bunnies (2002)
24:00- Dominant Species (2010) 
25:03-Dominion (2008) 
26:45-Scythe (2016)
28:15-Colosseum ( 2007) 
29:40- The Crew Deep Sea(2021)/ Scout(2019)
30:24- Tichu (1991) 

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