Tabletop Game Talk

This week we talk about the life cycle of games and whether publisher and community support can kill a game and/or keep it alive.  This is in response to news about KeyForge (one of Chris's favorite games) going on hiatus for an undetermined amount of time.If you want to enter our 2021 giveaway, details are below. And if you're a winner this is the current list of games you get to pick from (more will be added throughout the year):Krosmaster QuestArkhanosCatalystQuest Time of HerosHigh HeavensStop ThiefAdrenalineCrusaders: Thy will be doneClash of RageDire WildFirefly AdventuresArena of the GodsMunchkin GloomThe Legand of the Cherry TreeSquarriors: The Card GameArkham Horror: Final HourSteam RollersQuarriorsSpyfall 2Muchkin GloomHouse of DanagerDungeon AllianceMunchkin QuestThe Stonebound SagaWay of the PandaJim Hanson's LabyrinthBetrayal at House on the HillSpy ClubOne Night Ultimate Werewolf (collection)2021 Giveaway Rules (subject to change at anytime for any reason)

Email anytime during the year will give you 1 entry for the rest of the year.

Active patrons during the drawing will get entries based on their pledge level.

Winner must email within 2 weeks to claim their game(s) and work out shipping, failure to do this will trigger a new drawing for that prize.  (In this case, the person will still be eligible for future drawings.)

You may only win once in 2021 for this giveaway.  (If we do unrelated giveaways, you will still be eligible to win those.)

Winner will pick from the current list of games, new games will be added over the year.

Email feedback and contest entries to feedback [at] tabletopgametalk.com. Go to http://TabletopGameTalk.com/live to learn how to be part of our live audience.

Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch

or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374

Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg

Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon

This week Spencer joins us to talk about what the player's commitments should be in our role playing game sessions.  Should there by any expectations of "homework" or can they just show up and roll dice?  Maybe they should help contribute to the story or at least take detailed session notes so the DM/GM doesn't have to. You know, the should pretend to care about the game and... um, never mind, just listen to the episode.

If you want to enter our 2021 giveaway, details are below. And if you're a winner this is the current list of games you get to pick from (more will be added throughout the year):

Krosmaster QuestArkhanosCatalystQuest Time of HerosHigh HeavensStop ThiefAdrenalineCrusaders: Thy will be doneClash of RageDire WildFirefly AdventuresArena of the GodsMunchkin GloomThe Legand of the Cherry TreeSquarriors: The Card GameRenegadeArkham Horror: Final HourSteam RollersQuarriorsSpyfall 2Muchkin GloomHouse of DanagerDungeon AllianceMunchkin QuestThe Stonebound SagaWay of the PandaJim Hanson's LabyrinthBetrayal at House on the HillSpy ClubOne Night Ultimate Werewolf (collection)

2021 Giveaway Rules (subject to change at anytime for any reason)

Email anytime during the year will give you 1 entry for the rest of the year.

Active patrons during the drawing will get entries based on their pledge level.

Winner must email within 2 weeks to claim their game(s) and work out shipping, failure to do this will trigger a new drawing for that prize.  (In this case, the person will still be eligible for future drawings.)

You may only win once in 2021 for this giveaway.  (If we do unrelated giveaways, you will still be eligible to win those.)

Winner will pick from the current list of games, new games will be added over the year.

Email feedback and contest entries to feedback [at] tabletopgametalk.com. Go to http://TabletopGameTalk.com/live to learn how to be part of our live audience.

Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch

or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374

Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg

Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon

This past weekend Chris and Fletcher ended up in Vegas, so now we're going to talk about casino games and how they have, or have not, influenced the board game industry.  And bonus: we'll teach you how to win make money at gambling!  (That part is probably not true, but it could be!)

If you want to enter our 2021 giveaway, details are below. And if you're a winner this is the current list of games you get to pick from (more will be added throughout the year):

Krosmaster QuestArkhanosCatalystQuest Time of HerosHigh HeavensStop ThiefAdrenalineCrusaders: Thy will be doneClash of RageDire WildFirefly AdventuresArena of the GodsMunchkin GloomThe Legand of the Cherry TreeSquarriors: The Card GameRenegadeArkham Horror: Final HourSteam RollersQuarriorsSpyfall 2Muchkin GloomHouse of DanagerDungeon AllianceMunchkin QuestThe Stonebound SagaWay of the PandaJim Hanson's LabyrinthBetrayal at House on the HillSpy ClubOne Night Ultimate Werewolf (collection)

2021 Giveaway Rules (subject to change at anytime for any reason)

Email anytime during the year will give you 1 entry for the rest of the year.

Active patrons during the drawing will get entries based on their pledge level.

Winner must email within 2 weeks to claim their game(s) and work out shipping, failure to do this will trigger a new drawing for that prize.  (In this case, the person will still be eligible for future drawings.)

You may only win once in 2021 for this giveaway.  (If we do unrelated giveaways, you will still be eligible to win those.)

Winner will pick from the current list of games, new games will be added over the year.

Email feedback and contest entries to feedback [at] tabletopgametalk.com. Go to http://TabletopGameTalk.com/live to learn how to be part of our live audience.

Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch

or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374

Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg

Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon

This week we're joined by Josh and look back at five years of podcasting.  How has it changed us?  What have we learned? And maybe even a few stories you haven't heard before (and some you might have).  Oh, and we give away some gift cards!

If you want to enter our 2021 giveaway, details are below. And if you're a winner this is the current list of games you get to pick from (more will be added throughout the year):

Krosmaster Quest

Arkhanos

Catalyst

Quest Time of Heros

High Heavens

Stop Thief

Adrenaline

Crusaders: Thy will be done

Clash of Rage

Dire Wild

Firefly Adventures

Arena of the Gods

Munchkin Gloom

The Legand of the Cherry Tree

Squarriors: The Card Game

Renegade

Arkham Horror: Final Hour

Steam Rollers

Quarriors

Spyfall 2

Muchkin Gloom

House of Danager

Dungeon Alliance

Munchkin Quest

The Stonebound Saga

Way of the Panda

Jim Hanson's Labyrinth

Betrayal at House on the Hill

Spy Club

One Night Ultimate Werewolf (collection)

2021 Giveaway Rules (subject to change at anytime for any reason)

Email anytime during the year will give you 1 entry for the rest of the year.

Active patrons during the drawing will get entries based on their pledge level.

Winner must email within 2 weeks to claim their game(s) and work out shipping, failure to do this will trigger a new drawing for that prize.  (In this case, the person will still be eligible for future drawings.)

You may only win once in 2021 for this giveaway.  (If we do unrelated giveaways, you will still be eligible to win those.)

Winner will pick from the current list of games, new games will be added over the year.

Email feedback and contest entries to feedback [at] tabletopgametalk.com.

Go to http://TabletopGameTalk.com/live to learn how to be part of our live audience.

Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch

or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374

Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg

Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon

This week we look back at the last 5 years and review the top 10 games in each of the years we've been doing the podcast.  We'll talk about what we've played, what we haven't and finally come to a decision on whether 2020 was really as bad as it seemed.  (yes it was, but not for gaming)

If you want to enter our 2021 giveaway, details are below. And if you're a winner this is the current list of games you get to pick from (more will be added throughout the year):

Krosmaster QuestArkhanosCatalystQuest Time of HerosHigh HeavensStop ThiefAdrenalineCrusaders: Thy will be doneClash of RageDire WildFirefly AdventuresArena of the GodsMunchkin GloomThe Legand of the Cherry TreeSquarriors: The Card GameRenegadeArkham Horror: Final HourSteam RollersQuarriorsSpyfall 2Muchkin GloomHouse of DanagerDungeon AllianceMunchkin QuestThe Stonebound SagaWay of the PandaJim Hanson's LabyrinthBetrayal at House on the HillSpy ClubOne Night Ultimate Werewolf (collection)

2021 Giveaway Rules (subject to change at anytime for any reason)

Email anytime during the year will give you 1 entry for the rest of the year.

Active patrons during the drawing will get entries based on their pledge level.

Winner must email within 2 weeks to claim their game(s) and work out shipping, failure to do this will trigger a new drawing for that prize.  (In this case, the person will still be eligible for future drawings.)

You may only win once in 2021 for this giveaway.  (If we do unrelated giveaways, you will still be eligible to win those.)

Winner will pick from the current list of games, new games will be added over the year.

Email feedback and contest entries to feedback [at] tabletopgametalk.com.

Go to http://TabletopGameTalk.com/live to learn how to be part of our live audience.

Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch

or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374

Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg

Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon

This week we talk about bias in our hobby.  From game reviews, paid or otherwise, to what games get covered in general, there's bias everywhere.  And that includes us, we're all biased in one way or another.  We'll talk about how our biases as well as other content creator biases affect our hobby in general.

If you want to enter our 2021 giveaway, details are below. And if you're a winner this is the current list of games you get to pick from (more will be added throughout the year):

Krosmaster QuestArkhanosCatalystQuest Time of HerosBlood Bowl (base game)High HeavensStop ThiefClank!Between Two CastlesAdrenalineCrusaders: Thy will be doneClash of RageDire WildFirefly AdventuresArena of the GodsMunchkin GloomThe Legand of the Cherry TreeSquarriors: The Card GameRenegadeArkham Horror: Final HourSteam RollersThe Century Spiced Road CollectionQuarriorsSpyfall 2Muchkin GloomHouse of DanagerIunuEx LibrisDungeon AllianceMunchkin QuestRace for the GalaxyThe Stonebound SagaWay of the PandaJim Hanson's LabyrinthBetrayal at House on the HillSpy ClubAlxes And Alies and ZombiesOne Night Ultimate Werewolf (collection)

2021 Giveaway Rules (subject to change at anytime for any reason)

Email anytime during the year will give you 1 entry for the rest of the year.

Active patrons during the drawing will get entries based on their pledge level.

Winner must email within 2 weeks to claim their game(s) and work out shipping, failure to do this will trigger a new drawing for that prize.  (In this case, the person will still be eligible for future drawings.)

You may only win once in 2021 for this giveaway.  (If we do unrelated giveaways, you will still be eligible to win those.)

Winner will pick from the current list of games, new games will be added over the year.

Email feedback and contest entries to feedback [at] tabletopgametalk.com.

Go to http://TabletopGameTalk.com/live to learn how to be part of our live audience.

Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch

or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374

Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg

Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon

This week Kitty is back!  And Chris puts her on the hot seat for something she said (that turns out was said in our post show chat) about wanting to be able to plan her characters spells throughout the adventuring day. What should players be able to expect from the games they play and and the DMs/GMs run? Should a roleplaying game be as unpredictable as real life, or is a more regimented structure more fun for the players?

If you want to enter our 2021 giveaway, details are below. And if you're a winner this is the current list of games you get to pick from (more will be added throughout the year):

Krosmaster QuestArkhanosCatalystQuest Time of HerosBlood Bowl (base game)High HeavensStop ThiefClank!Between Two CastlesAdrenalineCrusaders: Thy will be doneClash of RageDire WildFirefly AdventuresArena of the GodsMunchkin GloomThe Legand of the Cherry TreeSquarriors: The Card GameRenegadeArkham Horror: Final HourSteam RollersThe Century Spiced Road CollectionQuarriorsSpyfall 2Muchkin GloomHouse of DanagerIunuEx LibrisDungeon AllianceMunchkin QuestRace for the GalaxyThe Stonebound SagaWay of the PandaJim Hanson's LabyrinthBetrayal at House on the HillSpy ClubAlxes And Alies and ZombiesOne Night Ultimate Werewolf (collection)

2021 Giveaway Rules (subject to change at anytime for any reason)

Email anytime during the year will give you 1 entry for the rest of the year.

Active patrons during the drawing will get entries based on their pledge level.

Winner must email within 2 weeks to claim their game(s) and work out shipping, failure to do this will trigger a new drawing for that prize.  (In this case, the person will still be eligible for future drawings.)

You may only win once in 2021 for this giveaway.  (If we do unrelated giveaways, you will still be eligible to win those.)

Winner will pick from the current list of games, new games will be added over the year.

Email feedback and contest entries to feedback [at] tabletopgametalk.com.

Go to http://TabletopGameTalk.com/live to learn how to be part of our live audience.

Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch

or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374

Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg

Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon

This week we Chris and Fletcher talk about Board Game Apps, starting with Terraforming Mars, Wingspan and Railroad Ink, and then some others.  They then dig into their overall feelings on board game apps in general.

For a list of board game apps, there's a big list here: https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/67659/item/2692356

If you want to enter our 2021 giveaway, details are below. And if you're a winner this is the current list of games you get to pick from (more will be added throughout the year):

Krosmaster QuestArkhanosCatalystQuest Time of HerosBlood Bowl (base game)High HeavensStop ThiefClank!Between Two CastlesAdrenalineCrusaders: Thy will be doneClash of RageDire WildFirefly AdventuresArena of the GodsMunchkin GloomThe Legand of the Cherry TreeSquarriors: The Card GameRenegadeArkham Horror: Final HourSteam RollersThe Century Spiced Road CollectionQuarriorsSpyfall 2Muchkin GloomHouse of DanagerIunuEx LibrisDungeon AllianceMunchkin QuestRace for the GalaxyThe Stonebound SagaWay of the PandaJim Hanson's LabyrinthBetrayal at House on the HillSpy ClubAlxes And Alies and ZombiesOne Night Ultimate Werewolf (collection)

2021 Giveaway Rules (subject to change at anytime for any reason)

Email anytime during the year will give you 1 entry for the rest of the year.

Active patrons during the drawing will get entries based on their pledge level.

Winner must email within 2 weeks to claim their game(s) and work out shipping, failure to do this will trigger a new drawing for that prize.  (In this case, the person will still be eligible for future drawings.)

You may only win once in 2021 for this giveaway.  (If we do unrelated giveaways, you will still be eligible to win those.)

Winner will pick from the current list of games, new games will be added over the year.

Email feedback and contest entries to feedback [at] tabletopgametalk.com.

Go to http://TabletopGameTalk.com/live to learn how to be part of our live audience.

Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch

or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374

Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg

Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon

This week we're still not here.  Instead Chris leaves you with an episode of Dice Tower Now. The show has come a long way and we think it's the best it's ever been, so give it a listen and if you like it, you can subscribe at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dice-tower-now/id546392540 (or wherever you find your podcasts).

 

If you want to enter our 2021 giveaway, email us at feedback at tabletopgametalk.com with the subject "2021 Giveaway".  You only need to email once to be entered for the entire year.  

2021 Giveaway Rules (subject to change at anytime for any reason)

Email anytime during the year will give you 1 entry for the rest of the year.

Active patrons during the drawing will get entries based on their pledge level.

Winner must email within 2 weeks to claim their game(s) and work out shipping, failure to do this will trigger a new drawing for that prize.  (In this case, the person will still be eligible for future drawings.)

You may only win once in 2021 for this giveaway.  (If we do unrelated giveaways, you will still be eligible to win those.)

Winner will pick from the current list of games, new games will be added over the year.

Go to http://TabletopGameTalk.com/live to learn how to be part of our live audience.

Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch

or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374

Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg

Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon

This week we're not here.  Well, Chris stops in for some updates, but we're taking this week (and next) off.  Instead we leave you with a crossover with the Help From Future Self podcast where Sydnie (Chris's wife) helps host and talks about KeyForge, one of our favorite games.  If you want to hear more of them, check them out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/help-from-future-self-a-conversational-keyforge-podcast/id1466246963?uo=4 or just search for Help From Future Self wherever you get your podcast.

If you want to enter our 2021 giveaway, email us at feedback at tabletopgametalk.com with the subject "2021 Giveaway".  You only need to email once to be entered for the entire year.  

2021 Giveaway Rules (subject to change at anytime for any reason)

Email anytime during the year will give you 1 entry for the rest of the year.

Active patrons during the drawing will get entries based on their pledge level.

Winner must email within 2 weeks to claim their game(s) and work out shipping, failure to do this will trigger a new drawing for that prize.  (In this case, the person will still be eligible for future drawings.)

You may only win once in 2021 for this giveaway.  (If we do unrelated giveaways, you will still be eligible to win those.)

Winner will pick from the current list of games, new games will be added over the year.

Go to http://TabletopGameTalk.com/live to learn how to be part of our live audience.

Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch

or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374

Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg

Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon