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 2025. With the convention starting in just under a month, Jared’s excited! Ian is excited too…. but he’s also trying to buy a house so he can’t go to GenCon this year….
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!
2025 GenCon Preview: Games Discussed that You and/or I Could See at GenCon:
- Vantage by Stonemaier Games (Booth #2909)
- The Game Makers by Bezier Games (Booth #137)
- Distilled: Cocktails by Paverson Games (Booth #2250)
- Class of ’89 by Paverson Games (Booth #2250)
- Ibion: The Noose & The Goose by APE Games (Booth #2549)
- Lightning Train by Dire Wolf (Booth #2402)
- Golden Cup by Cranio Creations (Booth #
- Cola Wars by One More Turn Games (Booth #2763)
- Vegas Strip by AllPlay (Booth #1849)
- Twinkle Twinkle by AllPlay (Booth #1849)
- Slambo by AllPlay (Booth #1849)
- Ruins AllPlay (Booth #1849)
- Deep Dreams by Devir (Booth #2811)
- Koinobori by Devir (Booth #2811)
- Cat in the Tower by Arcane Wonders (Booth #629)
- Koi by DV Games (Booth #2205)
- JurassicFeud by Vesuvius Media (Booth #2149)
- Wine Cellar by 25th Century Games (Booth #1457)
- Bagged & Boarded by Octoraffe Games (Booth – not announced)
- Battle of Hoth by Days of Wonder (Booth #809, 817, 929, 1129)
- Ahoy by Leder Games (Booth #643)
- Tea Garden by Albi (Booth #1751)
- Lairs by KTBG (Booth #2006)
- Pirates of the High Teas by Pink Hawk Games (Booth – not announced)
- Deep Regrets (Booth – not announced)
- The Architects of Amytis by La Boîte de Jeu (Booth – not announced)
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Overview of The Game Table Podcast
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 encourage community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.