A really good game mechanic can make your tabletop gaming experience so enjoyable. In some cases, it might be just that one mechanic that helps get a game off the shelf. In honor of my 55th episode, I run down my Top 5 game mechanics.

Today we take a closer look at the Second Season Express game engine and how it allows the narrative of a game to unfold.

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When we play Tabletop Baseball we want it to be as real as possible, right? Are we sure? In today's episode I explore this question and give my thoughts on why Tabletop Baseball isn't real and how I'm okay with that. Also, I have a special announcement for Patreon members (current and future!)

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Today I'm discussing the three Blast games by Plaay Games: Hockey Blast, Soccer Blast, and Lacrosse Blast. We'll look at how the Blast game engine makes these games similar, but also allows for each to have it's own signature feel with a specific Blast mechanic: The Lull, The Midfield Battle, and the Boxla Blast.

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Today I explore six project ideas that are ideal for your first project with a newly purchased game. The goal of these is to get you through your initial learning curve of the game without overwhelming yourself with a more complex project.

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In today's episode I take a look at a personal favorite: RWBR by Plaay Games. I'll go over the game mechanics and discuss a little of how the narrative plays out during a race.

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This week I sat down with gaming community member Travis Jansen to discuss a number of topics including playtesting, 3D printing, and the Plaay Kart Series cooperative event. It's the first interview here on the Tabletop SportCast.

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I talk a lot about projects on this podcast, but sometimes you just need to step away from those projects to try something different. In today's episode I cover 10 ideas for running a one-off session on your tabletop.

The final segment of our three-part series looks at the micro charts and unusual events in History Maker Baseball. We also take a quick look at the statistical model of the game.

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Today's episode in Part 2 of a three part series where I review the Game Action Booklet for History Maker Baseball. Part 2 focuses on the Drama and Mini-Charts in the book to talk about how momentum can shift based on the abilities of players during the game.

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