Episodios

  • Grod Games Interview – Talk of the Table
    Apr 9 2026
    Ian and Jared of The Game Table Podcast sit down with Kathryn and Devon of Grod Games to discuss their journey in making Estate: Raise the Realm a reality, ask about life as an indie publisher, and get to know the couple that is truly living the dream. Note: Grod Games was kind enough to provide us with a review copy of this game. Our intention is to review each game fairly and honestly whether we purchase a game or are given a game for review. Links for Estate: Raise the Realm Mailing List: https://www.grodgames.com/ (scroll to bottom) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/estateraisetherealm/ | https://www.instagram.com/grod.games/ Publisher: Grod Games LLC Designer: Devon Grodkiewicz, Kathryn Hahn Artists: James W Owen BGG Game Link How to Play: Game Boy Geek Links for The Game Table Podcast 'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGG Ian on BGG Overview of The Game Table Podcast 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.
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    1 h y 44 m
  • Estate: Raise the Realm – A Featured Table Review
    Apr 8 2026

    Ian and Jared sit down at the Featured Table of The Game Table Podcast to discuss the first of a trilogy of games. Estate: Raise the Realm focuses on rebuilding estates after a great war through worker placement. Published by Grod Games.

    Note: Grod Games was kind enough to provide us with a review copy of this game. Our intention is to review each game fairly and honestly whether we purchase a game or are given a game for review.

    Links for Estate: Raise the Realm

    Mailing List: https://www.grodgames.com/ (scroll to bottom) Publisher: Grod Games LLC Designer: Devon Grodkiewicz, Kathryn Hahn Artists: James W Owen BGG Game Link How to Play: Game Boy Geek

    Links for The Game Table Podcast

    'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek

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    Overview of The Game Table Podcast

    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.

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    50 m
  • Castle Combo – A Two Top Review
    Apr 1 2026

    Jared and Anna sit down at the Two Top Table to discuss the clever yet simplistic card drafting, tableau building game, Castle Combo, published by Pandasaurus Games.

    Links for Castle Combo

    Interested in purchasing? Get Castle Combo Note: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. Publisher: Pandasaurus Games Designer: Grégory Grard, Mathieu Roussel Artists: Stéphane Escapa BGG Game Link How to Play: Meeple University

    Links for The Game Table Podcast

    'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek

    Jared on BGG Ian on BGG

    Overview of The Game Table Podcast

    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.

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    23 m
  • Small Box Games Reviews – A Featured Table Review
    Mar 25 2026

    Ian and Jared sit down at the Featured Table of The Game Table Podcast to discuss some small box games.

    Farm Hand

    Publisher: Grail Games Designer: Craig E. Somerton Artist: Samuel Bouvant

    Scream!

    Publisher: Bezier Games Designer: Ted Alspach Artist: Ted Alspach, Felipe Poveda

    Barbecubes

    Publisher: Alley Cat Games Designer: Brett J Gilbert, Rob Sparks Artist: Rory Muldoon

    Otter

    Publisher: Charming Games Collective Designer: Dylan Cole Artist: Lailamon

    Capybara Crush

    Publisher: Charming Games Collective Designer: Dylan Cole Artist: Andrei Ebreo

    Hissy Fit

    Publisher: Stone Age Distractions Designer: Levi Robertson, Chris Stone (II) Artist: Suchada Boonsong

    License to Krill

    Publisher: MaKa Games, LLC Designer: Matthew Kambic Artist: Dit Kaweekijrapee

    Fliptoons

    Publisher: Thunderworks Games Designer: Jordy Adan, Renato Simões Artist: Diego Sá

    Links for The Game Table Podcast

    'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek

    Jared on BGG Ian on BGG

    Overview of The Game Table Podcast

    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.

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    44 m
  • Dodos Riding Dinos – A Kid’s Table Review
    Mar 19 2026

    Jared and Faith discuss the chaotic "Mario Kart" style racing game Dodos Riding Dinos co-published by Draco Studios and Detestable Games.

    Links for Dodos Riding Dinos

    Interested in purchasing? Get Dodos Riding Dinos Publisher: Draco Studios and Detestable Games Designer: Rubén Hernández Artists: Ivan Escalante BGG Game Link How to Play: The Test Table

    Links for The Game Table Podcast

    'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek

    Jared on BGG Ian on BGG

    Overview of The Game Table Podcast

    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.

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    26 m
  • Unmatched Adventures: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – A Featured Table Review
    Mar 11 2026
    Ian and Jared sit down at the Featured Table of The Game Table Podcast to discuss the newest co-op mode in the very popular Unmatched Series: Unmatched Adventures: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles published by Restoration Games. Links for Unmatched Adventures: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Publisher: Restoration Games Designer: Noah Cohen, Rob Daviau, Jason Hager, Justin D. Jacobson, Jason Kemppainen, Brian Neff, Darren Reckner Artists: Oliver Barrett, Mihajlo Dimitrievski, Kevin Eastman, Kwanchai Moriya, Yuta Onoda, Brian Patterson, Heather Vaughan BGG Game Link Links for The Game Table Podcast 'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGG Ian on BGG Overview of The Game Table Podcast 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.
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    51 m
  • Re;Act: The Arts of War – A Featured Table Review
    Mar 5 2026
    Jared and Anna sit down at the Two Top Table to react to the 1v1 Magic & Yu-Gi-Oh inspired card and grid battler Re;Act: The Arts of War, published by Brother Ming Games. Links for Re;Act: The Arts of War Interested in purchasing? Get Re;Act: The Arts of War Note: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. Publisher: Brother Ming Games Designer: Chris Lin, MingYang Lu, Eric Zeringue Artists: loxtix, Ian Olympia BGG Game Link How to Play: Meeple University Links for The Game Table Podcast 'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGG Ian on BGG Overview of The Game Table Podcast 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.
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    52 m
  • TEND – A Featured Table Review
    Feb 25 2026

    Ian and Jared sit down at the Featured Table of The Game Table Podcast to discuss the massive Flip n Write exploration farming game, TEND, from IV Studios

    Links for TEND

    Publisher: IV Studios Designer: Max Anderson, Zac Dixon, Austin Harrison, Toby Sarnelle Artists: Kelly Nakamura BGG Game Link How to Play: IV Studios

    Links for The Game Table Podcast

    'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek

    Jared on BGG Ian on BGG

    Overview of The Game Table Podcast

    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.

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    1 h y 1 m