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Table Topics: The Love of the Game

Love of the Game
The Game Table Podcast
Table Topics: The Love of the Game
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It’s an uplifting episode! Kalee and Nate celebrate their own anniversary by reading stories about love and the love of the game. Board gaming in particular is so often a shared pastime for couples, and…

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Table Topics: Cheaters Everywhere!

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The Game Table Podcast
Table Topics: Cheaters Everywhere!
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Kalee and Ashley tackle tales of cheaters and the drama they create. We discuss how trust can fracture, or when it’s time to leave things at the table. There’s also an example of the community…

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Table Topics: Out-of-Game Feelings

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The Game Table Podcast
Table Topics: Out-of-Game Feelings
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Kalee and Ashley cover stories concerning feelings that can be brought to games–with off-table origins. We discuss how we need to uplift the things people love without judgement, and consider where everyone is coming from…

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Table Topics: Investing in the Hobby

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The Game Table Podcast
Table Topics: Investing in the Hobby
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Kalee and Ashley approach the cost associated with investing in the hobby of board gaming–when and what to buy, the psychology of game advertisements, and even an example of developing games and seeing them published….

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Table Topics: Gaming Conventions

Gaming Conventions
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Table Topics: Gaming Conventions
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Kalee, Jared, and Scot recount their favorite moments from a recent gaming convention, and cover stories about valuing your friends, celebrating birthdays, and the dramas of ‘merch’. They cover how teaching games and play-to-win games…

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Table Topics: You Made a Choice

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The Game Table Podcast
Table Topics: You Made a Choice
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Kalee and Nate discuss games in which you must choose something to put forwards, and how sometimes, there’s definitely a wrong choice. It’s probably smart to balance your chances for scoring in a game against…

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Table Topics: Hosting Game Night

Hosting Game Night
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Table Topics: Hosting Game Night
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Kalee and Ashley look at some stories about hosting game night from hosts of game nights–from the desire to be invited to the results after a successful event. We discuss what makes game nights great,…

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Table Topics: Table Compatibility

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The Game Table Podcast
Table Topics: Table Compatibility
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Kalee and Ashley get into examples of tables that aren’t quite gelling, and how to navigate hurt feelings and finding the right table compatibility. We talk about how to balance attitudes and make sure everyone…

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Table Topics: Playing the Long Games

Table Topics Episode Ep 2
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Table Topics: Playing the Long Games
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Kalee and Nate tackle navigating when games drag on, and when it looks like defeat is certain. We also dip into Nate’s personal history with everyone’s original long game – Monopoly. Want to discuss Playing…

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Table Topics: Gaming with Family

Gaming w Family
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Table Topics: Gaming with Family
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Kalee and Ashley discuss one of the most common settings for board gaming – gaming with family. We explore the drama and damages that can rear their heads amongst the people who know us the…

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