Tabletop Games Blog
536 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe Tabletop Games Blog is about all things board, card, dexterity and other modern games. Every week there is a new review and a topic discussion piece, all of which are also released in audio format on the podcast.
Additionally, there is the Let me illustrate podcast series where board game artists answer a catalogue of 17 questions about themselves.
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Naylor Games vs CMON Acquisition PR - how announcing acquisitions and PR affects your company (Topic Discussion)
April 16, 2024 10:43 - 9 minutes - 12.5 MBThe following article is a guest post written by Alexandra Yaverbaum (aka Sasha) and Dina Ramse from Dina Said So Studio and originally published on LinkedIn. In light of the recent announcement that CMON have acquired some of Mythic Games’ projects, it brought into clear contrast just how well, (or indeed how poorly) these can be handled. I have been involved in previous mergers and acquisitions and most recently worked with Naylor Games to help consider their communication during their a...
Medici (Saturday Review)
April 13, 2024 10:43 - 9 minutes - 12.2 MBTrading in the Mediterranean was profitable, but came with risks. Merchant ships were travelling far to seek out rare spices, precious cloths and many other valuable and lucrative goods. Once a heavily laden ship returned, the goods would be brought to market and auctioned off to the highest bidder. It was never easy to compete with the other buyers and ensure you got the best deal. It was even harder to compete with the infamous and hugely influential trading family, the Medici by Reiner Kn...
For the Love of Old - classic games that stand the test of time (Topic Discussion)
April 09, 2024 10:43 - 9 minutes - 11.9 MBI was pleased to see the re-released game Medici from 1995 become so popular in our household. It made me think why a game that's now nearly 30 years old was not only picked up by another publisher, but still has a lot of appeal such a long time later. So in this article, I want to look at classic games and see which ones have stood the test of time. Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2024/04/09/for-the-love-of-old-classic-games-that-stand-the-test-of-time-topic-discu...
Portents (Saturday Review)
April 06, 2024 10:43 - 8 minutes - 10.9 MBThere were signs. As the king's fortune-teller, you were acutely aware of what the future would hold. As you scatter the sacrifices on the altar, you immediately see your fate. The king would ask for your head. It was all there in front of you in the Portents by Christopher Ryan Chan from New Mill Industries. Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2024/04/06/portents-saturday-review/ Useful Links Portents: https://www.newmillindustries.com/games/portents Ruleboo...
Movie Fandom - How to Embrace Your Individuality While Finding Your Crowd (Topic Discussion)
April 02, 2024 10:43 - 9 minutes - 12.1 MBThe following article is a guest post by Ellen Klein, an editor who brings a unique perspective to her work. She believes in the power of planning for life's unknowns, bringing her extensive experience to bear on business, family and relationship advice. The following is a bit different to the usual fare on Tabletop Games Blog. So let us know what you think. Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2024/04/02/movie-fandom-tips-for-everyone-how-to-embrace-your-individuality-...
Odin (Saturday Review)
March 30, 2024 11:43 - 6 minutes - 9.03 MBViking warriors cherish war. They bravely man their longships with healers, skalds, spies, seidmadrs, völva, hirdmen, berserker, a styrimader and maybe even the jarl. They go on long voyages to conquer far-away lands and fight the locals in glorious battles. Those Vikings who fall go to Valhalla, a majestic hall located in Asgard and presided over by the god of gods, Odin by Yohan Goh, Hope S. Hwang and Gary Kim from Helvetiq. Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2024/03...
Designers, Developers, Publishers - from game idea to final product (Topic Discussion)
March 26, 2024 11:43 - 9 minutes - 12.5 MBHaving been a part of our hobby now for a number of years, I have had the pleasure and honour to see a number of games go from early prototypes through to final products. I have also had the honour of being a judge and mentor in the Board Game Workshop Design Contest back in 2019 and 2020. So in this article, I thought I would share my experiences with the stages board games go through until they eventually reach hobbyists like you and me. Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesbl...
Starry Night Sky (Saturday Review)
March 23, 2024 11:43 - 7 minutes - 9.98 MBThe sun had set, but we still had a few hours before the main event. Our telescopes were set up and we had a flask of hot chocolate and a few biscuits ready to see us through the night. Our thick coats and thick socks were going to keep us warm and cosy. We were hopeful that tonight we would be able to discover new constellations. It was really exciting. Luckily, there were no clouds, so we stood a good chance to see the wonderful Starry Night Sky by Emma Larkins from Buffalo Games. Read th...
Bad Trevor (Saturday Review)
March 16, 2024 11:43 - 8 minutes - 10.7 MBFero City: a bustling metropolis that has become a battleground. There was little time to evacuate the millions of inhabitants before a horde of supervillains descended and started pulverizing iconic landmarks. Most people fled, but many had no chance. Now you have to get them out of there before it's too late and before the arrival of the worst supervillain of them all: Bad Trevor by Mark Hurdle from Fist Bump Games. Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2024/03/16/bad-t...
Game Definitions - a game is a game is a game (Topic Discussion)
March 12, 2024 11:43 - 7 minutes - 9.27 MBIt is sometimes nice to discuss semantics. It can get a bit abstract and more often than not rather nuanced, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. So while we all might be talking about the same thing in broad strokes, we are likely to have slightly different definitions in our heads. Therefore I want to look at how to define the term "board game" in this article and see where it takes me. Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2024/03/12/game-definitions-a-game-is-a-ga...
The Plot Thickens: Sci-Fi Edition (Saturday Review)
March 09, 2024 11:43 - 7 minutes - 8.7 MBSpace - the final frontier. These are the adventures of space pirate Oliver, who is on a mission to catch bounty hunter Boba on the star Alpha Centauri. Bob knows where their towel is - at all times. Meanwhile, in an underwater base, crime lord Jabba has built their shrink ray using the data chip that Boba had stolen. And so, The Plot Thickens: Sci-Fi Edition by Mike Callahan, Brigette Indelicato and Thomas Rochelle from Bright Eye Games. Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog...
Digital Advantage - online gameplay experience versus in person (Topic Discussion)
March 05, 2024 11:43 - 8 minutes - 10.3 MBSince the pandemic, many of us have started to explore the world of online board gaming. Even before we went into lockdown, there have been digital platforms allowing us to play games remotely. For me, these were really important, because it allowed my game group to carry on when we were all told to stay at home. Now that my friends have moved away, they continue to help us play together. Yet, in this article, I don't want to look at these platforms themselves, but focus on how the digital g...
Cosmoctopus (Saturday Review)
March 02, 2024 11:43 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBWelcome, everyone. It is wonderful to see so many of you here today. The hour is near and the gaze of the Great Inky One is upon us. We have to be strong and stay true to the cause. It is time to show our dedication, fellow followers. It is time to hail the mighty Cosmoctopus by Henry Audubon from Lucky Duck Games. Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2024/03/02/cosmoctopus-saturday-review/ Useful Links Cosmoctopus: https://luckyduckgames.com/en/games/453-cosmoctopus ...
Fatal Attractions - my fascination with historical games (Topic Discussion)
February 27, 2024 11:43 - 10 minutes - 13.4 MBHistorical simulation games, conflict simulation games or war games - call them what you will. There is certainly a huge following of this genre and there is an endless list of these games already on the market, with many more coming out each year. Many people are put off by the idea of replaying a real conflict from history, but of course, these types of games don't necessarily have to be about war, nor do they have to be set in history. In this article, I want to look at this genre of game...
Flamecraft (Saturday Review)
February 24, 2024 11:43 - 7 minutes - 9.25 MBOnce upon a time in a magical village where artisan dragons worked at the butcher's to sell meat, the ironmonger to make metalware or in enchanting shops to bake bread, it was your role, as a Flamekeeper, to find the perfect shop for each dragon. You would visit these shops to gain items or enchant the shops to grow your reputation. Only the best Flamekeeper could become master of the Flamecraft by Manny Vega from Lucky Duck Games. Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/20...
Repeatable Replay - the importance of replayability of board games (Topic Discussion)
February 20, 2024 11:43 - 8 minutes - 10.4 MBI keep hearing people talk about replayability in board games. I've talked about the topic a few times in the past. I've also clarified the difference between variability and replayability. However, as the topic keeps popping up from time to time, I thought I'd share some more of my thoughts. After all, I think replayability is an important criterion when it comes to buying board games. Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2024/02/20/repeatable-replay-the-importance-of-...
General Orders: World War II (Saturday Review)
February 17, 2024 11:43 - 9 minutes - 12 MBThe mountains provided great vantage points for both sides. We could easily see what the enemy was doing, but so could they. Providing air support was going to be impossible because of the terrain, but we were still considering paradrops to get troops far into the enemy's territory. It would all come down to tactics, because we had only been given General Orders: World War II by Trevor Benjamin and David Thompson from Osprey Games. Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/20...
Anne Isaksson (Let me illustrate)
February 14, 2024 11:43 - 19 minutes - 16 MBAnne Isaksson is a 2D/3D artist living in Stockholm, Sweden. She has a bachelor's degree in 3D graphics from the Luleå University of Technology and a degree in 2D game art from Future Games. She has worked in the 3D industry and as a freelance 2D artist. She is currently a full-time concept and board game artist at ION Game Design. Read the audio transcript here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2024/02/14/anne-isaksson-let-me-illustrate/ If you want to support this podcast financially, pleas...
Friends with Games - how important game nights are (Topic Discussion)
February 13, 2024 11:43 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBI know it's not true for everyone and playing games by yourself is certainly something a lot of people really enjoy, but for me, playing board games with friends or family is very important. I always look forward to the next time I meet friends, be it online or in person, for game night. I get really excited when my wife or daughter says that they want to play board games with me. I always think carefully about what games to take when we go and meet family and it's wonderful that they enjoy ...
Votes for Women (Digital Eyes)
February 10, 2024 11:43 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBThe Women's Suffrage Movement in the US started small, very small in fact, in a tiny hamlet in New York State. Over time, it spread from state to state across the whole country as its following grew. Their fight for equal rights culminated in the ratification of the 19th Amendment after a seventy-year battle. However, while this monumental achievement was a vital step, it did not guarantee every woman access to the ballot. The story continues to this day across the globe and the fight is sti...
Buy, Buy, Buy - my love affair with economic simulation board games (Topic Discussion)
February 06, 2024 11:43 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBThere is a type of board game that I absolutely love. In fact, I've always loved it. Economic simulations somehow activate a certain part of my brain that is really stimulating. These games not only activate my brain's reward centre, but their competitive nature and the element of bluffing all scratch the right itches for me. In this article, I want to look in a bit more detail at which games fall into this category of economic simulation and what it is about them that I enjoy so much. Read...
Diatoms (Saturday Review)
February 03, 2024 11:43 - 6 minutes - 9.12 MBThere. It was done. The mosaic was complete. It was tiny, about the size of a full stop. However, under the microscope, it glistened and glinted, it sparkled and shined. It was a wonderfully symmetric arrangement, forming the overall shape of a circle, intersected into various quadrants. Yet, it was more than just geometry and scientific fascination. It was art. There they were, the wonderful Diatoms by Sabrina Culyba from Ludoliminal. Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.co...
In All Seriousness - board games with sensitive topics (Topic Discussion)
January 23, 2024 11:43 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBI know that many of us play board games to have fun. Whether we enjoy lighter or heavier games, it's all about spending time, either alone or with friends or family, getting away from the day-to-day worries and immersing yourself in another world for an hour or two or three. Yet, there are games that are set against the background of a very serious topic. These games want us, the players, to engage with the topic in a safe environment. They will never be perfect representations of the realit...
Next Station: Tokyo (Saturday Review)
January 20, 2024 11:43 - 6 minutes - 9.02 MBWe were on our way to the city's main station to board the bullet train to Kyoto. Travelling on the Asakusa underground line towards Ikebukuro, we had just passed through Kasumigaseki and arrived at Ginza station. We were nearly there. It was Next Station: Tokyo by Matthew Dunstan from Blue Orange. Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2024/01/20/next-station-tokyo-saturday-review/ Useful Links Next Station: Tokyo: https://blueorangegames.eu/en/games/next-station-tokyo/...
I C E (Saturday Review)
January 13, 2024 11:43 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBThe snowshelf reached from horizon to horizon in all directions. We were in the Valley of the Ancient Ones, which was a frozen region, pounded by deadly storms, but which had made space for a single, lone city. It was summer and time for the guilds to go on their annual pilgrimage and explore this tundra. As one of the leaders, you were about to take your guild to look for vestiges of a civilization whose existence had been passed down through myths and stories. If you were successful, you w...
Single-Use Games - the board game hobby's throw-away attitude (Topic Discussion)
January 09, 2024 11:43 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBLet's be honest. Most of us in the hobby buy games that we play once or twice or in rare cases, three or four times. In fact, the term "shelf of shame" is a thing, describing games that people have bought but not yet played. The thing is, these games sit there unplayed for months on end and may never see the welcome sight of a table, let alone a board game table. So in this article, I want to look at this a bit further and investigate why we don't play the same games more than a handful of t...
Top 5 Games of (and I reviewed in) 2023 (Saturday Review)
January 06, 2024 11:43 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBAnnouncing the annual Top Table Award is always a pleasure and an honour at the same time. Choosing and deciding the order of the top 5 games I reviewed in 2023 is never easy. There usually isn't much between the games and they are all great for their own reasons. So, irrespective of which one won the coveted award, all of the games are worth a closer look. Here goes... Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2024/01/06/top-5-games-of-and-i-reviewed-in-2023-saturday-review/...
Stop Toying With Me - when gimmicks in board games have a purpose (Topic Discussion)
January 02, 2024 11:43 - 7 minutes - 10 MBSome might argue that board games are basically just toys. Some games add to that argument when they play on the toy factor by including one or more components that are basically just a gimmick. These components could easily be replaced by something else without affecting gameplay. Yet, some games are accused of capitalising on the attraction of gimmicks when these playful components are actually an integral part without which the game wouldn't function. In this article, I want to look at th...
2023 - A Year in Review (Saturday Review)
December 30, 2023 11:43 - 11 minutes - 15 MBAnother year is almost over - and what an eventful year it has been. It is time to talk about everything that has happened, the events I attended and the games I played, give you all an update on the financial state of the blog and maybe share some sneak peeks for the year ahead. So, here goes... Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/12/30/2023-a-year-in-review-saturday-review/ Useful Links UK Games Expo 2023 review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/06/10/uk-game...
No Win Situation - a look at victory conditions in board games (Topic Discussion)
December 26, 2023 11:43 - 8 minutes - 10.9 MBWhether we play competitive or cooperative games, we all expect someone to be the winner. Even if it's "the game" who wins in a cooperative game. In fact, there is usually a single winner or a team in team games. Most games will list one or multiple tie-breakers to decide who is the ultimate winner. So the idea of victory conditions has become second nature to most of us in the board game hobby. Yet, there are games that don't elect a winner and in this article, I want to talk about what thi...
Gold n' Grog (Saturday Review)
December 23, 2023 11:43 - 5 minutes - 7.47 MBHo, ho, ho and a bottle of rum! That was the song that accompanied the small boat being rowed by a motley crew of scallywags. We were heading to our secret pirate treasure island to retrieve the loot we had stashed over many, many years. The problem was, none of us knew exactly where we had buried our spoils. We had packed plenty of shovels though to make short work of this small patch of land. After we pulled up on shore and spread out on the island, it was time to dig for Gold n' Grog by J...
Fear Leads to Anger - X-Wing Miniatures fans claim company is ruining tabletop skirmish game (Topic Discussion)
December 19, 2023 11:43 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this latest guest post, Samuel Webb, an experienced news reporter and copywriter based in Coventry, discusses why some X-Wing Miniatures fans are unhappy with the company that they claim is ruining this beloved Star Wars tabletop skirmish game. Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/12/19/fear-leads-to-anger-x-wing-miniatures-fans-claim-company-is-ruining-tabletop-skirmish-game-topic-discussion/ Useful Links Samuel Webb: https://samwebbreporter.com/ Star Wars X...
The Battle of Versailles (Saturday Review)
December 16, 2023 11:43 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MBThis week, Hope Thompson joins us on the blog with her review of a game about the fashion show held in 1973 in Versailles, France that pitted newcomer American designers such as Anne Klein, Halston, Oscar de la Renta, Stephen Burrows and Bill Blass against the stalwart French designers such as Yves Saint Laurent, Hubert de Givenchy, Emanuel Ungaro, Pierre Cardin and Christian Dior. In this article, Hope's father, David Thompson, talks to her about her experience of playing The Battle of Vers...
Trick-Taking it to the Next Level - my fascination with trick-taking games (Topic Discussion)
December 12, 2023 11:43 - 7 minutes - 9.63 MBAs you probably know by now, I absolutely love trick-taking games. I have long wanted to share this love with other people, but found it can be hard to teach trick-taking to people who have never come across it. Luckily, in recent months, I have found one or two games that are great for introducing people to trick-taking. They have allowed me to share my passion for this genre of card games. They are great stepping stones. I can start to draw on this giant collection of games that are often ...
The Royal Limited (Saturday Review)
December 09, 2023 11:43 - 7 minutes - 8.82 MBThe 60s in England were a time of new music trends and dramatic changes in fashion and art. Celebrities from around the world would flock to the country's capital London to immerse themselves in this wave of cultural changes. From there, these superstars would travel the width and breadth of the country using a train line catering to the well-off. While the luxurious railway carriages were reserved only for the VIPs, the less fortunate had to jostle for space in cattle class and hope they wo...
Repeated Replayability - another look at games' longterm interest (Topic Discussion)
December 05, 2023 11:43 - 10 minutes - 12.9 MBI have previously looked at replayability in board games and I must admit, I still can't put my finger on why a game like Chess, which has no variability and no randomness, is so hugely replayable and remains interesting even after dozens of plays, while other games with variable setup, different factions and a large amount of chance are sometimes boring after only a handful of plays. So let me grapple with this topic in yet another article. Read the full article here: https://tabletopgames...
Taiwan Night Market (Saturday Review)
December 02, 2023 11:43 - 10 minutes - 13.3 MBThere was all sorts of Xiaochi and other street food on offer, as well as a variety of speciality drinks. It was still rather quiet, but already the stall owners were busy. The streets were heavy with the scent of various herbs, spices and all sorts of wonderful flavours. As it was getting darker, more and more people found their way into the wonderful maze of this amazing Taiwan Night Market by Zong-Ger from Good Game Studio. Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/12...
Fun to Lose - how opponents' skill levels affect gameplay experience (Topic Discussion)
November 28, 2023 11:43 - 7 minutes - 9.31 MBI don't mind losing. In fact, when I play with my weekly game group, I usually lose. There are very few board games that I am confident that I will win or at least have a good chance of winning. However, there is something interesting I noticed recently. Irrespective of whether you're a sore loser or gracious winner, I think it is true that gameplay experience changes depending on the skill level of the other players. Playing the same game with people who are as good at a game as you just fe...
Puppy Pile (Saturday Review)
November 25, 2023 11:43 - 5 minutes - 8.57 MBThere was a lot of yapping and barking, jumping and tail-wagging. Everyone was excited, but eventually, everyone settled down and lined up in a neat row. There were a few last-minute alterations, with dogs having to change spaces. However, when everyone was ready, it was time to choose the best dog, the winner of this Puppy Pile by Mike A Pratt from Thing 12 Games. Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/11/25/puppy-pile-saturday-review/ Useful Links Puppy Pile: http...
Due Credit - how to credit people on board games (Topic Discussion)
November 21, 2023 11:43 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MBIt's clearly Bez month, because here is another article inspired by her. This time she wanted to know my thoughts on giving fair credit in games. So let me see if I can rise to the challenge. Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/11/21/due-credit-how-to-credit-people-on-board-games-topic-discussion/ Useful Links Stuff by Bez: http://www.stuffbybez.com/ Kwanchai Moriya: https://www.kwanchaimoriya.com/ Roland MacDonald: https://rolandsrevenge.com/ Harald Lieske: ...
Last Bug Standing in the Circle of Doom! (Saturday Review)
November 18, 2023 11:43 - 7 minutes - 8.96 MBIt was either us or them. We were the only two teams on a planet far, far away, a planet that was crawling with bug-eyed monsters or BEMs as we had started to call them. My navigator moved around the directional grid to guide the vehicle across the planet's surface and allow the gunner to take aim at one of the weird inhabitants of this rock in space. We had to be careful though. We had to target the right BEMs to come out victorious in this fight to the end. It was all about who was going t...
The Representation of Bees - the latest buzz in the board game hobby (Topic Discussion)
November 14, 2023 11:43 - 7 minutes - 9.9 MBHere is another article inspired by the wonderful Bez from Stuff by Bez. She suggested I talk about the representation of bees. There wasn't any particular angle she wanted me to take, but the title alone gave me some inspiration. So in this article, I want to look at board games that feature bees in some way. Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/11/14/the-representation-of-bees-the-latest-buzz-in-the-board-game-hobby-topic-discussion/ Useful Links Hive: https://...
Gingerbread Towers (Saturday Review)
November 11, 2023 11:43 - 6 minutes - 8.93 MBThe house smelled of cinnamon, golden syrup and ginger. It was no surprise, because our oven was full of gingerbread rectangles on two trays. It wasn't long until they were done and needed to come out of the oven to cool down. We had small bowls full of sweets and a piping bag ready to decorate them. Suddenly, I had an idea. Rather than building a traditional house, we could instead make Gingerbread Towers by Jessica Metheringham from Dissent Games. Read the full review here: https://tablet...
Working Hard - a look at worker placement mechanisms (Topic Discussion)
November 07, 2023 11:43 - 7 minutes - 9.98 MBThe genre of worker placement games is quite large and has evolved a lot over the years. Traditionally, worker placement was all about certain actions being unavailable to other players as soon as someone placed their worker there. At some point, games introduced shared worker place spots. Some games allowed players to kick workers out, returning them to another player who would effectively get another go. In this article, I want to look at the genre and pick out different implementations an...
Chop Stacks (Saturday Review)
November 04, 2023 11:43 - 6 minutes - 9.07 MBUsing chopsticks isn't easy. A lot of people are uncomfortable with or have no experience using them. However, like so many things in life, it's all a matter of practice. So rather than embarrassing yourself in front of a restaurant full of people who seemingly have no problem picking up their food with two wooden sticks and transporting it to their mouths, you could just learn how to use them in the comfort of your own home with family or friends who might also want to master them. To answe...
About Time - time as a mechanism in board games (Topic Discussion)
October 31, 2023 11:43 - 8 minutes - 12.6 MBTime as a concept, is something we are very familiar with in our daily lives. Sometimes time goes quickly, at other times it seems to almost stand still. Time is also a concept that appears in board games. There is the play time, of course, but some games also use time directly as a mechanism. I want to look at how board games represent time and how they use the concept in different ways. Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/10/31/about-time-time-as-a-mechanism-in-...
Expeditions (Saturday Review)
October 28, 2023 10:43 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBSiberia: a vast area of over 13 million square kilometres, which consists of taiga, tundra and even temperate forests. From the north of this region, where temperatures regularly drop below -25°C, come reports of a massive meteor having crashed. Not only that, the team who went to investigate the impact crater lost contact and never returned. Rumours are spreading of a strange parasite that possesses all living things in the region. After a team sent to rescue the first group also fails to r...
Why Table Presence Matters for Board Games (Topic Discussion)
October 24, 2023 10:43 - 7 minutes - 9.45 MBHi, it’s Joe Slack here. Oliver was kind enough to let me write another guest blog and was excited to hear my thoughts as a game designer and indie publisher on why table presence matters for board games. So, let’s get into it. Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/10/24/why-table-presence-matters-for-board-games-topic-discussion/ Useful Links Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/ Essen Spiel: https://www.spiel-essen.de/en/ Gen Con: https://www.gencon.com/ ...
Planet Unknown (Saturday Review)
October 21, 2023 10:43 - 9 minutes - 13 MBIt was inevitable. After decades of exploiting our home, Earth has finally run out of resources. It is time for Plan B. We have to leave and settle on a new planet. Potential targets have been selected and planeteers will be sent to develop them. Each of these adventurous heroes will be tasked with preserving the future of humanity and preparing one Planet Unknown by Ryan Lambert and Adam Rehberg from Adam's Apple Games. Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/10/21/pl...
Swords vs Words - the popularity of blogs versus other media (Topic Discussion)
October 17, 2023 10:43 - 9 minutes - 11.8 MBJamey Stegmaier's blog post "Is There a Future for Written Reviews?" inspired Adam Richards of Punchboard to write a little post on his Substack to discuss the visibility of the written word compared to video or audio content. That, in turn, inspired me to share my thoughts on the topic and as always, I invite your thoughts in the comments at the bottom of this article. Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/10/17/swords-vs-words-the-popularity-of-blogs-versus-other-...