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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.

Akropolis & Sea Salt & Paper – A Featured Table Double Feature Review

in Featured Table Review on April 17, 2024 January 30, 2025

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Akropolis & Sea Salt & Paper - A Featured Table Double Feature Review

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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: Gigamic
Designer: Jules Messaud
Artists: Pauline Detraz

Sea Salt & Paper:
Publisher: Pandasaurus Games
Designer: Bruno Cathala and Théo Rivière
Artists: Lucien Derainne, Pierre-Yves Gallard

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Akropolis BGG Link
Sea Salt & Paper BGG Link

How to Play:
Akropolis: PlaytheGameHQ
Sea Salt & Paper: GameNerdz

Morels & Arboretum Reviews – A Two Top Double Feature

in Two Top Review on April 10, 2024 January 30, 2025

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Morels & Arboretum Reviews - A Two Top Double Feature

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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

Jared on BGG
Ian on BGG

Morels BGG Link
Arboretum BGG Link

How to Play:
Morels: Board Simple
Arboretum: Peaky Boardgamer

Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures Game – A Featured Table Review

in Featured Table Review on April 3, 2024 January 30, 2025

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Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures Game - A Featured Table Review

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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

Jared on BGG
Ian on BGG

Star Wars X-Wing BGG Link

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

Quacks & Co: A Kid’s Table Review

in Kid's Table Review on March 27, 2024 January 30, 2025

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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

Jared on BGG
Ian on BGG

Quacks & Co BGG Link

Quacks of Quedlinburg BGG Link

How to Play: Don't Be Board

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

in Featured Table Review on March 20, 2024 January 30, 2025

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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

Jared on BGG
Ian on BGG

Let's Go! To Japan BGG Link

How to Play: AEG

Sagrada – A Two Top Review

in Two Top Review on March 13, 2024 January 30, 2025

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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

Jared on BGG
Ian on BGG

Sagrada BGG Link

How to Play:
Watch It Played

Party Games Palooza – A Featured Table Review

in Featured Table Review on March 6, 2024 January 30, 2025

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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.

Jared on BGG
Ian on BGG

My Lil Everdell: A Kid’s Table Review

in Kid's Table Review on February 28, 2024 January 30, 2025

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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

Jared on BGG
Ian on BGG

My Lil Everdell BGG Link

How to Play: BGG's How to Play

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

in Featured Table Review on February 21, 2024 January 30, 2025

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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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Ian on BGG

Ticket to Ride: Legacyl BGG Link

How to Play: Watch It Played

Game Night Date Night – A Two Top Discussion

in Two Top Review on February 14, 2024 January 30, 2025

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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!