Happy All Hallows' Eve, Cabalists! This week, Wolfman Steve and The Gatekeeper take over with ghoulish jokes and spooky banishments. The Founders dive into the horror board games they've been playing including Mansions of Madness, Cthulhu: Death May Die, A Touch of Evil, Texas Chainsaw Massacre Slaughterhouse, and feature Halloween by Emerson Matsuuchi. Tony T returns with the latest board game industry news, delivering updates from beyond the grave. Finally, we journey into The Secret Cabal Twilight Zone to discuss their ideas for twisted and terrifying themed games perfect for Halloween night. It’s a spooky, fun-filled episode you won’t want to miss! Enjoy! Halloween 00:48:29, News with Tony T 01:18:47, The Secret Cabal Twilight Zone 02:13:07

Greetings, esteemed Cabalists, and well met upon this fine occasion of another discourse from the Lords of the Dungeon. Today, the Lords doth speak of the final chapter in their most revered Shadowrun campaign, which now draweth to its close, and the commencement of a new journey within the realm of Pathfinder. Thereafter, they turn their attentions to the matter of forming a band of adventurers. With great care, they discuss the gathering of the party, and how they might craft a fellowship that is unified in both spirit and purpose, ensuring that all may partake in the adventure with joy and harmony, each role complementing the other, so as to maximize the delight of all involved.

Albatwitch Day is coming up and the Founders are go hunting for our local cryptid! Then the gang gets into the games they've been playing including Eldritch Horror, AI Space Puzzle, River Valley Glassworks, Obsession, Flip 7, and feature Andromeda's Edge designed by Luke and Maximus Laurie. Then Tony T dives right into his award-winning news segment giving us all the most important news from around the tabletop gaming world. And finally, the Founders take questions from the listeners regarding what we'd do if we had to pair our collection down to only 10 games, what Secret Cabal Monopoly tokens would be, and how pure should hidden movement games be? Andromeda's Edge 00:52:33, News with Tony T 01:31:46, Short Topic Extravaganza 02:25:53.

Hey Now Cabalists! It's a banner day here at the Secret Cabal because worlds are colliding! The Founders and Lords are together for a great conversion about learning games. On the Cabal Discord a Cabalist named Jamie brought up a great topic - why does it seem so much harder to learn new tabletop roleplaying game rules than it does new board games? The gang talks about their experience learning, teaching, and interpreting rules and comparing their experiences coming from different areas of the tabletop gaming hobby.

It's Chris appreciation time over on the Cabal Discord! We give Chris a few pats on the back and move onto the games we've been playing including Fateforge Chronicles of Kaan, Arkham Horror 3rd Edition, The White Castle, Expedition Northwest Passage and a feature review of Wondrous Creatures from Bad Comet Games. Then after Tony T informs us all of the most important goings-ons around the board game industry he puts on his judge robes to preside over The Cabalists Court. Wondrous Creatures 00:35:56, News with Tony T 01:03:15, The Cabalists Court with Judge Topper 02:00:24.

Greetings, noble subjects and esteemed Cabalists! On this fine morn, we begin our gathering with a hearty tribute to Jesko and Lady Stacey, who celebrate their wedding anniversary, a bond forged in honor and love. Next, we delve into a matter of great intrigue—metacurrencies, those precious rewards bestowed by the game master or system, which can be spent by adventurers to gain boons and favor in their quests. Lastly, the Lords shall hold counsel on the art of character progression, seeking wisdom on how to ensure advancement that brings joy and triumph to all players.

Hey now Cabalists and welcome back to another jam packed episode of The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast! Today the game flies right into the games that they've been playing including Harvest, Tainted Grail Kings of Ruin, Clank Catacombs, Cape May, Tapestry Arts and Architecture. Then Don, Chris, and Jamie hook you up with a feature review of Rise and Fall from Christophe Boelinger and published by Ludically. And then, after Tony T's news, the boys finish off the episode with a slew of questions from listeners including games we regret recommending, our acquisition disorder triggers, and why do the rest of the founders not play role playing game? Dig in! Rise and Fall 00:55:41, News with Tony T 01:32:53, Short Topic Extravaganza 02:21:00.

Hey Now Cabalists! We hope you're having a wonderful Wednesday! In today's Express Don and Jamie get together to discuss some games that don't get enough time on the flagship show - Casual Games. These are those low complexity, easy to teach, quick playing card and party games that we love to play with our families. The fellas recommend some awesome games that you'll be running out to the game store to snag.

Hey Now all you amazing Cabalists out there and welcome to episode 303 of The Secret Cabal! Today the game dives into the games they've been playing including Tír na nOg, War Story Occupied France, Pagan Fate of Roanoke, The Mandalorian Adventures, Trench Club Legacy and a feature review of Windmill Valley by Dani Garcia and Board and Dice. Then after Tony T feeds the holes on the sides of your head with all the most important tabletop gaming news information the gang talks about games with a social aspect to them. Windmill Valley 00:53:44, News with Tony T 01:22:03, The Social Game 02:10:46.

Hark, Cabalists! Gather 'round, for today the Lords embark on a most wondrous journey through realms of imagination. They begin by weaving tales of the many role-playing adventures that Jess and Bender have embarked upon—no fewer than five, I tell thee! From the shadows of the Vampire Dark Ages to the desolate wastes of Fallout, these campaigns are brimming with peril and intrigue. But lo, the fellowship delves even deeper, pondering a question from a wise Listener: Should one approach the art of role-playing with the cunning of a strategist, or should one immerse fully in the emotions and desires of the character they portray? Verily, it is a question for the ages! Huzzah!