Bi-weekly casual conversations with passionate gamers who geek out about board games, the mechanisms behind them, and the people who create them.
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A podcast with Top 10 lists of board games complied from various arenas and with varying metrics. Primary sources include: BoardGameGeek, ICv2, and GTS Distribution.
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A Void Chronicler's Guide to Arcs by Leder Games and Cole Wehrle. A companion piece to the strategy guides on BoardGameGeek. Hosted by Jon-Joe Edwards (ChaoticNoodle), Francis Snyder (francissnyder), and Oliver Lipton (InsolentNoisemaker). Each episode will take us through a single Fate and see us discuss, debate, and argue the Fate's strategies, strengths, and weaknesses. Battles will be waged and captives will be taken. Our ultimate goal: to explore, to teach, and to give a glimpse into th ...
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Join Tom & Kev on a podcast exploring the joy and wonders of all things tabletop board, card and miniatures games. New episodes every Tuesday. Gaming Accessories: Tabletop Upgrades Gaming Accessories : https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk/ DISCORDhttps://discord.com/invite/4jnudHjtk9 Links: ➡️ Website➞ https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk 📺 YouTube ➞ https://youtube.com/tabletopupgrades 📷 Instagram ➞ https://www.instagram.com/twenty.minute.tabletop/ 📽️ TikTok ➞ https://www.tiktok.com/@twenty.min ...
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A roundtable discussion about Party Games and Games you take to Parties.
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Cubes have come to the No Cube Zone! It's a time of dismay for Coniff, as Jordan and Rippee flood the show with cube ridden games. Don't worry, we're still talking our experiences and the people we've shared them with, things just may have taken a slight euro turn. The No Cube Zone is full of laughs, banter, and an easy going look at the games we love to play.
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Nerdverse Unshuffled is a geeky, newbie-friendly podcast from the folx at nerdverse.co.za. We cover a host of jargon terms and other lingo that you need to understand the language of board games, even if you have only recently joined the hobby. Check us out to become part of the conversation about modern board gaming.
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KeyForge Public Radio is a strategy and news podcast helping create informed KeyForge players, hosted by Zach Armstrong. Visit the website to see all strategy episodes, and join us on the journey to unlock the Unique Card Game. To support KeyForge Public Radio, join our Patreon or rock some merch!
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Episode 54: Extended Fresh Plays, with Johannes from Board Gaming Ramblings
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Johannes from Board Gaming Ramblings joins Candice to discuss recent plays of a variety of new games, including SPIEL Essen '24 releases. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:25 5 Games for Doomsday (Spirit Island Cheat) 00:05:19 Revisited For the Queen 00:06:10 BGG SPIEL '24 Videos 00:06:45 Extended Fresh Plays 00:07:50 Civolution 00:13:45 Speakeasy 00:17:…
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this special Halloween-themed episode of the 'Twenty Minute Tabletop' podcast, hosts Kev and Tom, along with various contributors from the board gaming community, share and discuss their favourite Halloween-themed board games. Featured games include 'Gloom,' 'Hit Z Road,' 'Monster Crunch: The Brea…
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#36 - Captain Sonar, Magic Maze and real time gaming!
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this Twenty Minute Tabletop podcast, Tom brings guest host Neil back dive into the intriguing world of real-time board games, focusing on 'Captain Sonar' and 'Magic Maze'. They share enthusiasm for recent popular games like 'Seti' and 'Undaunted' discussed previously in the UK Games Expo podcast. …
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Why was the Blight so good at parties? It's because he was such a fun member of High Blight Society! Join us as we talk about the Naturalist! Original Void Chronicler's Guide by Oliver Lipton / Insolent Noisemaker: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3331117/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-naturalist
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#35 - Wargaming without miniatures part one - Warhammer Diskwars
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of the 'Twenty Minute Tabletop' podcast, host Kev introduces a series focusing on war games that do not require miniatures, starting with his personal favourite, Warhammer Diskwars from 2013. Kev reflects on his journey from being mainly a miniatures gamer to realizing his passion for…
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Episode 53: SPIEL Essen '24 Discoveries, with Jay from Cardboard East
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Jay Bernardo (Cardboard East YouTube channel + Marketing Manager at Bézier Games) joins Candice to discuss their SPIEL Essen '24 highlights and discoveries. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:29 Cardboard East 00:13:06 Corrupt Parliament 00:14:53 Fresh Plays 00:15:26 Shinjuku 00:19:23 Inheritors 00:28:32 Age of Civilization, Age of Galaxy, Eila and Someth…
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#34- Star Wars and Planet Unknown - a Space Themed Games catch-up!
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this Twenty Minute Tabletop podcast, hosts Kev and Tom delve into the world of board, card, and miniature games, focusing on games like the Star Wars deck-building game and Planet Unknown. They explore the tension between thematic enjoyment and minimalist gameplay. Kev mentions a preference for ga…
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If you want to run an Empire, the first thing you need is a firm handshake. Join us as we talk through the first of the Fate guides with the Steward! Original Void Chronicler's Guide by Francis Snyder: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3329551/a-void-chronicler-s-guide-to-the-steward
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#33- Diving Deep into Kill Team 24: A Third Edition Overview
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of 'Twenty Minute Tabletop,' we are venturing outside of our usual comfort zone to talk about something new and exciting: Kill Team 24, also known as the third edition of this popular skirmish game. With it's release slated for October 5th, 2024, there's much to discuss... Hey! Why no…
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In this final episode before we get into the guides proper, join us as we break down how Arcs works and what makes the campaign so unique. Featuring Jon-Joe Edwards, Oliver Lipton, and Francis Snyder. Episode edited by Francis Snyder.
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In the conclusion of this two-parter, Fayyaad and Jacques dive deeper into the functionality of BoardGameGeek, using Brass: Birmingham as an example. Bookmark this site now, because if you’re going to explore the hobby at any depth, you’re going to be coming back to this often, and with increasing frequency as you take the time to explore on your o…
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Episode 52: 2nd Anniversary + SPIEL Essen '24 Anticipation, with Aldie
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Huzzah! It's the second anniversary of the BoardGameGeek Podcast! BGG Owner Scott Alden (aka Aldie) joins Candice to discuss the SPIEL Essen '24 releases they're most excited to play. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:24 Pinball Happenings 00:07:10 BGG Updates 00:07:24 BGG Booth 5F111 + Geek Buzz 00:08:42 Upcoming Conventions 00:16:41 Reflecting on our T…
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Welcome to Victory in Reach! In this introductory episode, we talk a little bit about Arcs, why we like it enough to make a podcast about it, and what you can expect from our future episodes. Your hosts are Jon-Joe Edwards, Francis Snyder, and Oliver Lipton Music by Francis Snyder Episode Edited by Oliver Lipton…
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#32- Sea Salt and Paper - Tom's game of the summer
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of 'Twenty Minute Tabletop,' Tom explores 'Sea Salt and Paper,' a small, seemingly unassuming card game that eventually proves captivating and the game of his summer despite it being an impulse buy in.Carcasonne of all places. Tom delves into what drew him to the game, which involves …
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades *No deer were harmed in the recording of this podcast.* In this episode of 20 Minute Tabletop, Kev and Tom discuss the board game 'Gaslands,' a post-apocalyptic vehicular combat miniatures game. They delve into the unique aspect of creating custom Mad Max-style vehicles using toy cars and household i…
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Episode 51: City-Building Games We Love, with Sunniva from Board Gaming Ramblings
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Sunniva from Board Gaming Ramblings joins Candice to discuss their favorite city-building games. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:38 Lone Wolves, Chu Han, and Game Shows with Mama Harris 00:06:50 TeaForge Martian Civil War Episode 00:10:30 Fresh Plays 00:10:48 Shackleton Base: A Journey to the Moon 00:14:53 Unsettled 00:24:36 Phoenix New Horizon 00:30:4…
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GTS Distribution edition: Top 10 best-selling games for September 2023Por Remy Gibson
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#30- Sakana Stack with Mike from Huff No More!
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of 'Twenty Minute Tabletop,' Tom and Kev discuss upcoming Kickstarter card game, Sakana Stack with Mike from Huff No More Mike describes the game's theme, inspired by Tokyo's Tsukiji fish market, and its dynamic, fast-paced mechanics. He shares insights into the game's development, in…
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BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 7 Sep 2024Por Remy Gibson
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GTS Distribution edition: Top 10 best-selling games for August 2023Por Remy Gibson
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#29 - Deck Building - Magic the Gathering, Star Realms, Dominion, Aeons End, Renegade and Undaunted Normandy!
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of the 'Twenty Minute Tabletop' podcast, hosts Tom and Kev delve into the world of deck-building games. The discussion kicks off with 'Star Realms,' a game that introduced Kev to the deck-building genre and draws comparisons to 'Magic: The Gathering.' They explore the mechanics of dec…
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BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 31 Aug 2024Por Remy Gibson
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Episode 50: Board Games That Make Us Feel Creative, with Matt Leacock
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Game designer Matt Leacock joins Candice to discuss board games that make them feel creative. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:08 Flickering Stars 00:05:11 Fresh Plays 00:05:27 Heat: Pedal to the Metal 00:07:30 Pagan: Fate of Roanoke 00:15:16 Quartermaster General: East Front 00:18:43 Call of Kilforth 00:28:17 Board Games That Make Us Feel Creative 00:2…
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In this episode, Jacques and Fayyaad introduce the encyclopedia of board games, the board gamer’s bible, the wiki of all things hobby related: BoardGameGeek. This amazing website holds many secrets and surprises – so many that it’s going to take your hosts two episodes to get through an overview of its best features. Bookmark this site now, because…
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#28 - Dexterity Games: Crokinole, Klask, Cube Quest, ICECOOL, Jungle Speed, Jishaku and Space Cadets
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of the '20 Minute Tabletop' podcast, hosts Tom and Kev dive into the subject of dexterity games. They discuss the nuances of what defines a dexterity game, citing popular examples like Crokinole, Clask, Cube Quest, Ice Cool, Jungle Speed, and Space Cadets. Various aspects like rules, …
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BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 24 Aug 2024Por Remy Gibson
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Buzzlist edition: Top 10 most anticipated games, for July/August 2024Por Remy Gibson
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#27 - Playing Board games online and Star Wars Destiny
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of 'Twenty Minute Tabletop,' hosts Tom and Kev discuss their current gaming activities, including Kev's deep dive into Star Wars Destiny and Tom's ongoing enjoyment of Ark Nova. They explore the concept of capsule games, with Kev sharing his newfound interest in collecting Star Wars D…
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BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 17 Aug 2024Por Remy Gibson
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Episode 49: Extended Fresh Plays: Gen Con '24, with Amy from ThinkerThemer
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Amy from ThinkerThemer joins Candice for a recap of Gen Con '24 and to highlight some special games they played. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:38 Gen Con '24 Recap 00:18:12 Extended Fresh Plays: Gen Con '24 00:18:50 Intarsia 00:24:00 Spectacular 00:33:40 MESOS 00:38:46 Altay: Dawn of Civilization 00:48:43 The Gang 01:00:12 Middle Ages 01:06:46 Comic …
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#26 - Spiel Des Jahres Awards 2024 - Sky Team and Captain Flip!
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of the 'Twenty Minute Tabletop' podcast, Tom and guest Mat, delve into two notable nominations for the Spiel des Jahres award, Captain Flip and SkyTeam. They begin by explaining the history and significance of the award, established in 1978 to promote family-friendly board and card ga…
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BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 10 Aug 2024Por Remy Gibson
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ICv2 edition: Top 10 best-selling board and card games for Spring 2024Por Remy Gibson
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#25 - Designing board games, AI art, Inkarnate maps and and Decline Solo 10mm game!
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of the 'Twenty Minute Tabletop' podcast, hosts Tom and Kev discuss the intricacies of board game design, focusing on Kev's ongoing project, 'Decline'. Kev shares his experience creating a 10mm miniature solo board game, emphasizing the game’s unique mechanics, aesthetics, and thematic…
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BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 3 Aug 2024Por Remy Gibson
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Episode 48: Gen Con '24 Releases We're Most Excited to Play, with Grant Lyon
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Comedian and game designer Grant Lyon joins Candice to discuss Gen Con '24 releases they're most excited to play. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:56 Curmudgeon 00:04:46 I'm Kind of a Big Dill 00:08:00 Candice's 10x10 Games (The Great Zimbabwe, Concordia, Gaia Project, Spirit Island, Root, War Chest, Paupers' Ladder, Too Many Bones, HUANG, Kreel Manor) …
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#24- Inis and Area Control (dudes on a map) Board Games
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of 'Twenty Minute Tabletop,' Tom discusses the intricacies and enjoyment of one of his favourite board games, Inis. He explains the game's mechanics, comparing it to classic area control games like Risk, yet with modern improvements. The host delves into the thematic elements of Inis,…
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In this episode, Jacques and Fayyaad address the complex and controversial topic of board game weight — a tricksy term board gamers use to explain how difficult a game is to learn and to play. They go into the different kinds of complexity that are included, discuss various examples across the complexity spectrum, and introduce (very briefly) the g…
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BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 27 Jul 2024Por Remy Gibson
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of the 'Twenty Minute Tabletop' podcast, Tom discusses his experiences with the board game Ark Nova with Kev. They talk about its gameplay mechanics, including building a zoo with a balance between appeal and ecological sustainability. The discussion touches upon games like Terraformi…
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BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 20 Jul 2024Por Remy Gibson
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Episode 47: Exploring Music Through Board Games + Rockin' Hard, with Jackie Fox
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Rock bassist and game designer Jackie Fox joins Candice to discuss music-themed board games and Jackie's debut board game release, Rock Hard: 1977. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:17 Rock Hard: 1977 00:07:05 TeaForge Debut 00:10:05 GameNight! DateNight! 00:13:09 Fresh Plays 00:13:22 Blood on the Clocktower 00:20:43 A Gest of Robin Hood 00:35:31 Twiligh…
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ICv2 edition: Top 10 best-selling board and card games for Fall 2023Por Remy Gibson
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop, hosts Tom and Kev dive into the miniature skirmish game Malifaux, which Kev has been passionate about for years. Kev explains the game's setting, an alternate turn-of-the-century magical world, and its deep lore involving eight factions contesting for contro…
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BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 13 Jul 2024Por Remy Gibson
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#21 - SEGA Executive Producer Rowan Tafler on the interconnection between board and video games
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades On this episode of 'Twenty Minute Tabletop,' the host welcomes Rowan Tatler, Executive Producer at Sega Europe, to discuss the growing interconnection between video games and board games. They explore examples like 'Slay the Spire' and 'Among Us,' which have crossed over between these mediums. Rowan …
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BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 6 Jul 2024Por Remy Gibson
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Episode 46: The Best Board Games Based on Movies, with Eleni/Cardboard Rhino from CGE
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Eleni (Cardboard Rhino) from CGE joins Candice to discuss their favorite board games based on or inspired by movies. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:05:12 Fresh Plays 00:05:28 Faraway 00:10:26 Undaunted: 2200 Callisto 00:21:28 For the Queen 00:27:08 Mini Rogue 00:28:14 Mythic Mischief, Caper Europe, The Dungeon Dive 00:37:53 RPG & Adventure Game Experienc…
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Bonus Episode: Colour Scapes designer Sam Munnings on running a board game Kickstarter!
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this bonus episode of the Twenty Minute Tabletop podcast, Kev interviews Sam, the creator of Colour Scapes, a new abstract game currently on Kickstarter. Sam discusses the inspiration behind the game, which came from a desire to create a meaningful birthday present for his son. He elaborates on th…
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BGG Top 10 edition: Top 10 board games on BoardGameGeek, for 1 Jul 2024Por Remy Gibson
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