The Game Table Podcast

Anna, Ian, and Jared record as they drive back from GenCon 2026 giving some of their thoughts from the weekend of "The Greatest Four Days in Gaming".

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If you don't know what GenCon is, its a 4 day convention centered around tabletop gaming, whether that be board games, card games, and role playing games. Whether you were able to go this year or not, we hope that this GenCon review helps you get excited for some of the awesome games that are soon to be released! Hit us up in our socials, email, or website and let us know what you are most excited for!

Please reach out if you have any more questions about GenCon or are interested in maybe attending yourself! Jared would be happy to talk through tips and strategies with you.

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Jared on BGG

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.

Jared and Ian sit down at the Featured Table of The Game Table Podcast to discuss the revamped version of Spades, Zombie Princess by Bezier Games.

Publisher: Bézier Games

'How to Play' Music Background:

Jared on BGG

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.

Jared and Ian sit down at the Featured Table of The Game Table Podcast to discuss the simultaneous worker placement cheese making game Formaggio by Road to Infamy Games.

Publisher: Road to Infamy

'How to Play' Music Background:

Jared on BGG

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.

Jared and Ian sit down at the Featured Table of The Game Table Podcast to discuss the cooperative memory and deduction game all about keeping explosions from happening - Bomb Busters by Pegasus Spiel.

Publisher: Pegasus Spiel

'How to Play' Music Background:

Jared on BGG

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.

Jared, primary host of The Game Table Podcast sits at the kid's table alone today to review six different kid's games from the wonderful family game publisher, HABA. These include Fast Factory, Unicorn Glitterluck: Cloud Stacking ,Dancing Eggs, Secret Code 13+4, Captain Pepe: Treasure Ahoy!, and Karuba.

Note: HABA was kind enough to provide us with a review copy of Capt'n Pepe, Fast Factory, Secret Code 13+4, and Dancing Eggs. Our intention is to review each game fairly and honestly whether we purchase a game or are given a game for review.

'How to Play' Music Background:

Jared on BGG

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.

Jared sits down at the Featured Table of The Game Table Podcast to discuss Roll Camera!: The Filmmaking Board Game, the cooperative dice placement game from Keen Bean Studio.

Publisher: Keen Bean Studio

'How to Play' Music Background:

Jared on BGG

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.

Anna and Jared sit down at the Two-Top Table of The Game Table Podcast to discuss Misfit Heroes - the new wacky card crafting, tableau building game by AEG

Publisher: Alderac Entertainment Group (AEG)

'How to Play' Music Background:

Jared on BGG

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.

Jared jumps on to give a quick channel update.

'How to Play' Music Background:

Jared on BGG

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.

Anna and Jared sit down at the Featured Table of The Game Table Podcast to discuss Take Time - the cooperative deduction card placement game by Libellud.

Interested in purchasing? Get Take Time

'How to Play' Music Background:

Jared on BGG

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.

Jared, Anna, and Scot drive home from Knoxville, TN and talk about some of the experiences, games they played, and friends they made/saw once more at Fun K-Town in Knoxville, TN this past weekend. Join us as we provide our Fun K-Town 2026 Recap.

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'How to Play' Music Background:

Jared on BGG

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.