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Here at The Game Table Podcast, we explore a wide variety of tabletop games, including board games, card games, role-playing games, and more. We give you a brief overview of each game, explain the basics of how to play, and share our opinions to help you decide if it’s a good fit for your gaming table. Whether you’re a casual gamer or a tabletop game enthusiast, we’re here to help guide you through the exciting world of tabletop gaming.

Quacks & Co: A Kid’s Table Review

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Quacks & Co: A Kid's Table Review
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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 Spiele
Designer: Wolfgang Warsch
Artists: Michael Menzel

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Quacks of Quedlinburg BGG Link

How to Play: Don't Be Board

Let’s Go! To Japan – A Featured Table Review

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Let's Go! To Japan - A Featured Table Review
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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 Wood
Artist: Chaykov, Kailene Falls, Toshiyuki Hara 原としゆき, Magdalena Pruckner, Erica Ward

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How to Play:  AEG

Sagrada – A Two Top Review

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Sagrada - A Two Top Review
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 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 Games
Designer: Adrian Adamescu, Daryl Andrews
Artists: Peter Wocken

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How to Play:
Watch It Played

Party Games Palooza – A Featured Table Review

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Party Games Palooza - A Featured Table Review
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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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My Lil Everdell: A Kid’s Table Review

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My Lil Everdell: A Kid's Table Review
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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. Wilson
Artists: Andrew Bosley, Jacqui Davis

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How to Play: BGG's How to Play

Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West – A Full Campaign Review

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Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West - A Full Campaign Review
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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 Wonder
Designer: Rob Daviau, Matt Leacock, Alan R. Moon
Artist: Cyrille Daujean, Julien Delval

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How to Play: Watch It Played

Game Night Date Night – A Two Top Discussion

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Game Night Date Night - A Two Top Discussion
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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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Heat: Pedal to the Metal – A Featured Table Review

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Heat: Pedal to the Metal - A Featured Table Review
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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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How to Play: Watch It Played

Toy Story: Obstacles & Adventures: A Kid’s Table Review

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Toy Story: Obstacles & Adventures: A Kid's Table Review
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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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How to Play: Be Bold Games

Apiary – A Featured Table Review

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Apiary - A Featured Table Review
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Publisher: Stonemaier Games
Designer: Connie Vogelmann
Artists: Kwanchai Moriya

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How to Play: Watch It Played