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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.

Loom – A Game Table Podcast Review

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Jared, Faith, and Anna of the Game Table Podcast review the tile laying (yes Anna, they are tiles!) weaving game LOOM, published by Moon Saga Workshop and currently on Kickstarter.

Note: Moon Saga Workshop was kind enough to provide us with a review copy of this game. Our intention is to review each game fairly and honestly whether we purchase a game or are given a game for review.

Links for Loom

Interested in purchasing? Back Loom.

Publisher: Moon Saga Workshop
Designer: Jason Harris
Artists: Ammon Anderson

BGG Game Link

How to Play: Merry Married Meeples

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‘How to Play’ Music Background:
Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient
Artist: Lexin_Music – Aleksey Chistilin

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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.

TantrumCon Review 2026

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Anna, Faith, Joy, Hope, and Jared have returned from Charlotte, NC where they spent 4 days gaming at TantrumCon! They give their thoughts on their first time at the convention and the kids thoughts on their first gaming convention ever.

If you don’t know what TantrumCon is, its a 4 day convention centered around tabletop gaming, whether that be board games, card games, and role playing games. If you are looking for a good midsize convention as a hardcore gamer or a family of gamers looking for their first convention, we hope this review gives you some insight to see if this one is a good fit for you!

2026 TantrumCon Review:

Tantrum House Youtube Channel
Tantrum House Website
TantrumCon Website

Games Mentioned:
Dragon Tricks by Good Idea Games
Hot Streak by CMYK
Fountains by The OP
Hasty Baker by GoChuckle
Echidna Shuffle by Wattsalpoag
Rummy Gummies by SRG Universe
Terra Del Mar by Good Idea Games
Blazing Thru the Appalachian Trail by Sunboard Games
Estate: Raising the Realm by Grod Games
12 Rivers by Good Games Publishing
Brick Like This by Dotted Games

People/Groups Mentioned:
Love Thy Nerd

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‘How to Play’ Music Background:
Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient
Artist: Lexin_Music – Aleksey Chistilin

Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast?
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Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com
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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.

Bat Flip Dynasty – A Featured Table Review

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Ian and Jared sit down at the Featured Table of The Game Table Podcast to discuss America’s great past-time in the baseball managing, card and dice drafting game, Bat Flip Dynasty, published by Scorelander Games.

Note: Scorelander Games was kind enough to provide us with a review copy of this game. Our intention is to review each game fairly and honestly whether we purchase a game or are given a game for review.

Links for Bat Flip Dynasty

Interested in purchasing? Get Bat Flip Dynasty

Publisher: Scorelander Games
Designer: Scott Courlander
Artists: Tom Pennifold, Weirdsgn

BGG Game Link

Links for The Game Table Podcast

‘How to Play’ Music Background:
Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient
Artist: Lexin_Music – Aleksey Chistilin

Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast?
Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com
Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com
Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online!
Follow us on Instagram
Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ
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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.

Toy Battle – A Two Top Review

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Jared sits alone at the Two Top Table while Anna works on a number of things – she’s incredible. But Jared knows the show must go on. Today, we look at Toy Battle published by Repos Production.

Links for Toy Battle

Interested in purchasing? Get Toy Battle
Note: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link.

Publisher: Repos Production
Designer: Paolo Mori, Alessandro Zucchini
Artists: Paul Mafayon

BGG Game Link

How to Play: Repos Production

Links for The Game Table Podcast

‘How to Play’ Music Background:
Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient
Artist: Lexin_Music – Aleksey Chistilin

Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast?
Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com
Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com
Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online!
Follow us on Instagram
Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ
Check us out on Boardgamegeek

Jared on BGG
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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.

Australis – A Featured Table Review

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Ian and Jared sit down at the Featured Table of The Game Table Podcast to discuss their adventures riding the tabletop version of the EAC in the dice drafting game, Australis, published by KOSMOS.

Note: Thames and Kosmos was kind enough to provide us with a review copy of this game. Our intention is to review each game fairly and honestly whether we purchase a game or are given a game for review.

Links for Australis

Interested in purchasing? Get Australis
Note: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link.

Publisher: KOSMOS
Designer: Leo Colovini, Alessandro Zucchini
Artists: Fiore GmbH

BGG Game Link

How to Play: Kovray

Links for The Game Table Podcast

‘How to Play’ Music Background:
Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient
Artist: Lexin_Music – Aleksey Chistilin

Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast?
Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com
Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com
Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online!
Follow us on Instagram
Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ
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Jared on BGG
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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.

Doomlings – A Kids / Family Table Review

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Jared, Faith, and Joy sit down at the Kid’s/Family table of the Game Table Podcast to review the take that, hand management, creature building during the apocalypse game, Doomlings.

Note: Doomlings, LLC was kind enough to provide us with a review copy of this game. Our intention is to review each game fairly and honestly whether we purchase a game or are given a game for review.

Links for Doomlings

Interested in purchasing? Get Doomlings
Note: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link.

Publisher: Doomlings, LLC (Check out this site…the amount of product is wild!!)
Designer: Justus Meyer, Andrew Meyer (I)
Artists: Justus Meyer

BGG Game Link

How to Play: Doomlings

Links for The Game Table Podcast

‘How to Play’ Music Background:
Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient
Artist: Lexin_Music – Aleksey Chistilin

Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast?
Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com
Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com
Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online!
Follow us on Instagram
Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ
Check us out on Boardgamegeek

Jared on BGG
Ian on BGG

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.

TantrumCon Preview Excitement!

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The Game Table Podcast is going to TantrumCon! Jared, Anna, Faith, Joy, & Hope will be there and we are so excited to get to join this Con for the very first time. Jared takes a few minutes to talk about some of the things we are excited to experience at TantrumCon!

Links for TantrumCon

Con Website: https://tantrumcon.com/home
Tantrum House Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tantrumhousegames
Tantrum House Website: https://tantrumhouse.com/
Previous Table Flip Tournaments: https://tantrumcon.com/table-flipping

Links for The Game Table Podcast

‘How to Play’ Music Background:
Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient
Artist: Lexin_Music – Aleksey Chistilin

Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast?
Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com
Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com
Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online!
Follow us on Instagram
Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ
Check us out on Boardgamegeek

Jared on BGG
Ian on BGG

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.

Yokohama – A Featured Table Review

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Ian and Jared sit down at the Featured Table of The Game Table Podcast to discuss the economic worker placement game, Yokohama, published by Synapses Games

Links for Yokohama

Interested in purchasing? Get Yokohama
Note: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link.

Publisher: Synapses Games
Designer: Hisashi Hayashi
Artists: The Creation Studio, Adam P. McIver, Ryo Nyamo

BGG Game Link

How to Play: BoardGameGeek

Links for The Game Table Podcast

‘How to Play’ Music Background:
Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient
Artist: Lexin_Music – Aleksey Chistilin

Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast?
Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com
Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com
Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online!
Follow us on Instagram
Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ
Check us out on Boardgamegeek

Jared on BGG
Ian on BGG

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.

The Game Table’s Most Anticipated Tabletop Games for 2026

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We start the year discussing our most anticipated tabletop games of 2026! We look at games that will be released in 2026 and some games that have already been released that haven’t made it to our table yet.

Anticipated Games for 2026 Discussed

Take Time
Toy Battle
Puerto Rico: 1897 – Special Edition
Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship
Unmatched Adventures: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Castle Combo
Formaggio
Marvel Champions
Brass: Pittsburgh
Bagged & Boarded
The Great Library
Raas: A Dance of Love
Honor’s End
Vine & Flowers: Blooming Harmonies
Class of ’89
The Game Makers
Tenpenny Parks: Collector’s Edition
Lairs
Root: Homeland Expansion
World Order
Hegemony
Let’s Go: To France!

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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.

Ian’s Top Games of 2025 – The Game Table Podcast

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We are stumbling across the finish line of 2025 with technical difficulties. Ian jumps in at the last minute to provide his Top 10 tabletop games played during the year of 2025. Meanwhile… Jared travels back home from vacation.

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Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast?
Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com
Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com
Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online!
Follow us on Instagram
Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ
Check us out on Boardgamegeek

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Ian on BGG

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.