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The Women's Suffrage Movement in the US started small, very small in fact, in a tiny hamlet in New York State. Over time, it spread from state to state across the whole country as its following grew. Their fight for equal rights culminated in the ratification of the 19th Amendment after a seventy-year battle. However, while this monumental achievement was a vital step, it did not guarantee every woman access to the ballot. The story continues to this day across the globe and the fight is still fought to achieve Votes for Women https://www.fortcircle.com/games/ by from Fort Circle Games https://www.fortcircle.com/. Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2024/02/10/votes-for-women-digital-eyes/ Useful Links __ __ Intro Music: by (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/ https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/) Music: "Wounded Heart" by AShamaluevMusic. Website: https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com Music: "Memorials" by AShamaluevMusic. Website: https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com Music: "Wonder" by AShamaluevMusic. Website: https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com If you want to support this podcast financially, please check out the links below: __ __ Website: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ (Photo courtesy of Fort Circle Games) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/message
There is a type of board game that I absolutely love. In fact, I've always loved it. Economic simulations somehow activate a certain part of my brain that is really stimulating. These games not only activate my brain's reward centre, but their competitive nature and the element of bluffing all scratch the right itches for me. In this article, I want to look in a bit more detail at which games fall into this category of economic simulation and what it is about them that I enjoy so much. Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2024/02/06/buy-buy-buy-my-love-affair-with-economic-simulation-board-games-topic-discussion/ Useful Links __ __ Intro Music: by (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/ https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/) Music: In The Moment by Sascha Ende Website: https://filmmusic.io/song/287-in-the-moment Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog __ __ Website: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/message
There. It was done. The mosaic was complete. It was tiny, about the size of a full stop. However, under the microscope, it glistened and glinted, it sparkled and shined. It was a wonderfully symmetric arrangement, forming the overall shape of a circle, intersected into various quadrants. Yet, it was more than just geometry and scientific fascination. It was art. There they were, the wonderful Diatoms https://ludoliminal.com/diatoms/ by from Ludoliminal https://ludoliminal.com/. Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2024/02/03/diatoms-saturday-review/ Useful Links __ __ Intro Music: by (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/ https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/) Music: End Titles Extended Version (Romeos Erbe) by Sascha Ende Website: https://filmmusic.io/song/3158-end-titles-extended-version-romeos-erbe Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license If you want to support this podcast financially, please check out the links below: __ __ Website: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/message
I know that many of us play board games to have fun. Whether we enjoy lighter or heavier games, it's all about spending time, either alone or with friends or family, getting away from the day-to-day worries and immersing yourself in another world for an hour or two or three. Yet, there are games that are set against the background of a very serious topic. These games want us, the players, to engage with the topic in a safe environment. They will never be perfect representations of the reality they portray, but hopefully, they will make us want to engage with the topic further. Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2024/01/23/in-all-seriousness-board-games-with-sensitive-topics-topic-discussion/ Useful Links __ __ Intro Music: by (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/ https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/) Music: Sonnengruß by Sascha Ende Website: https://filmmusic.io/song/83-sonnengruss Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog __ __ Website: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ (Photo courtesy of Hollandspiele) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/message
We were on our way to the city's main station to board the bullet train to Kyoto. Travelling on the Asakusa underground line towards Ikebukuro, we had just passed through Kasumigaseki and arrived at Ginza station. We were nearly there. It was Next Station: Tokyo https://blueorangegames.eu/en/games/next-station-tokyo/ by from Blue Orange https://blueorangegames.eu/en/. Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2024/01/20/next-station-tokyo-saturday-review/ Useful Links __ __ Intro Music: by (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/ https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/) Sound Effects: bbc.co.uk – © copyright 2024 BBC Music: I Feel It (instrumental) by Sascha Ende Website: https://filmmusic.io/song/422-i-feel-it-instrumental Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license If you want to support this podcast financially, please check out the links below: __ __ Website: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/message
The snowshelf reached from horizon to horizon in all directions. We were in the Valley of the Ancient Ones, which was a frozen region, pounded by deadly storms, but which had made space for a single, lone city. It was summer and time for the guilds to go on their annual pilgrimage and explore this tundra. As one of the leaders, you were about to take your guild to look for vestiges of a civilization whose existence had been passed down through myths and stories. If you were successful, you would bring riches and prestige to your lodge. You knew the risks, but you were prepared to go out onto the I C E https://thiswayeditions.com/ice/ by and from This Way https://thiswayeditions.com/. Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2024/01/13/i-c-e-saturday-review/ Useful Links __ __ Intro Music: by (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/ https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/) Sound Effects: bbc.co.uk – © copyright 2024 BBC Music: Die Unendliche Geschichte by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/512-die-unendliche-geschichte Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license If you want to support this podcast financially, please check out the links below: __ __ Website: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/message
Let's be honest. Most of us in the hobby buy games that we play once or twice or in rare cases, three or four times. In fact, the term "shelf of shame" is a thing, describing games that people have bought but not yet played. The thing is, these games sit there unplayed for months on end and may never see the welcome sight of a table, let alone a board game table. So in this article, I want to look at this a bit further and investigate why we don't play the same games more than a handful of times. Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2024/01/09/single-use-games-the-board-game-hobbys-throw-away-attitude-topic-discussion/ Useful Links __ __ Intro Music: by (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/ https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/) Music: "Pleasure" by AShamaluevMusic. Website: https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com/ Music: "Walking" by AShamaluevMusic. Website: https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog __ __ Website: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ (Photo by Brendan Church on Unsplash) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/message
Announcing the annual is always a pleasure and an honour at the same time. Choosing and deciding the order of the top 5 games I reviewed in 2023 is never easy. There usually isn't much between the games and they are all great for their own reasons. So, irrespective of which one won the coveted award, all of the games are worth a closer look. Here goes... Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2024/01/06/top-5-games-of-and-i-reviewed-in-2023-saturday-review/ Useful Links __ __ Intro Music: by (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/ https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/) Sound Effects: bbc.co.uk – © copyright 2024 BBC Music: "Corporate Documentary" by AShamaluevMusic. Website: https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com/ Music: "Corporate Motivation" by AShamaluevMusic. Website: https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com/ Music: "Corporate Ambient" by AShamaluevMusic. Website: https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com/ Music: "Corporation" by AShamaluevMusic. Website: https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com/ If you want to support this podcast financially, please check out the links below: __ __ Website: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/message
Some might argue that board games are basically just toys. Some games add to that argument when they play on the toy factor by including one or more components that are basically just a gimmick. These components could easily be replaced by something else without affecting gameplay. Yet, some games are accused of capitalising on the attraction of gimmicks when these playful components are actually an integral part without which the game wouldn't function. In this article, I want to look at this a bit more closely. Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2024/01/02/stop-toying-with-me-when-gimmicks-in-board-games-have-a-purpose-topic-discussion/ Useful Links __ __ Intro Music: by (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/ https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/) Music: "Shade" by AShamaluevMusic. Website: https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog __ __ Website: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/message
Another year is almost over - and what an eventful year it has been. It is time to talk about everything that has happened, the events I attended and the games I played, give you all an update on the financial state of the blog and maybe share some sneak peeks for the year ahead. So, here goes... Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/12/30/2023-a-year-in-review-saturday-review/ Useful Links __ __ Intro Music: by (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/ https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/) Music: "Stars" by AShamaluevMusic. Website: https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com/ Music: "Pleasure" by AShamaluevMusic. Website: https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com/ If you want to support this podcast financially, please check out the links below: __ __ Website: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ (Photo courtesy Rochak Shukla on Freepik) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/message
Whether we play competitive or cooperative games, we all expect someone to be the winner. Even if it's "the game" who wins in a cooperative game. In fact, there is usually a single winner or a team in team games. Most games will list one or multiple tie-breakers to decide who is the ultimate winner. So the idea of victory conditions has become second nature to most of us in the board game hobby. Yet, there are games that don't elect a winner and in this article, I want to talk about what this might feel like. Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/12/26/no-win-situation-a-look-at-victory-conditions-in-board-games-topic-discussion/ Useful Links __ __ Intro Music: by (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/ https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/) Music: "Lonesome" by AShamaluevMusic. Website: https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com/ Music: "Solitude" by AShamaluevMusic. Website: https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog __ __ Website: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ (Photo by Joshua Golde on Unsplash) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/message
Ho, ho, ho and a bottle of rum! That was the song that accompanied the small boat being rowed by a motley crew of scallywags. We were heading to our secret pirate treasure island to retrieve the loot we had stashed over many, many years. The problem was, none of us knew exactly where we had buried our spoils. We had packed plenty of shovels though to make short work of this small patch of land. After we pulled up on shore and spread out on the island, it was time to dig for Gold n' Grog https://nextadventuregames.com/product/gold-n-grog-pirate-card-game/ by from Next Adventure Games https://nextadventuregames.com/. Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/12/23/gold-n-grog-saturday-review/ Useful Links __ __ Intro Music: by (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/ https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/) Music: In Pursuit Of A Pirate by Tim Kulig Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8520-in-pursuit-of-a-pirate Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: The Song Of Sirens by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9663-the-song-of-sirens Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license If you want to support this podcast financially, please check out the links below: __ __ Website: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/message
In this latest guest post, Samuel Webb https://samwebbreporter.com/, an experienced news reporter and copywriter based in Coventry, discusses why some X-Wing Miniatures https://www.atomicmassgames.com/xwing/ fans are unhappy with the company that they claim is ruining this beloved tabletop skirmish game. Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/12/19/fear-leads-to-anger-x-wing-miniatures-fans-claim-company-is-ruining-tabletop-skirmish-game-topic-discussion/ Useful Links __ __ Intro Music: by (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/ https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/) Music: The Boy Who Never Existed by Michal Mojzykiewicz Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10072-the-boy-who-never-existed Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog __ __ Website: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ (Photo courtesy of Samuel Webb) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/message
This week, joins us on the blog with her review of a game about the fashion show held in 1973 in Versailles, France that pitted newcomer American designers such as , , , and against the stalwart French designers such as , , , and . In this article, 's father, , talks to her about her experience of playing The Battle of Versailles https://gamefound.com/en/projects/saltandpepper/the-battle-of-versailles by and from Salt & Pepper Games https://www.facebook.com/SaltandPepperBoardGames/. Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/12/16/the-battle-of-versailles-saturday-review/ Useful Links __ __ Intro Music: by (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/ https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/) If you want to support this podcast financially, please check out the links below: __ __ Website: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/message
As you probably know by now, I absolutely love trick-taking games. I have long wanted to share this love with other people, but found it can be hard to teach trick-taking to people who have never come across it. Luckily, in recent months, I have found one or two games that are great for introducing people to trick-taking. They have allowed me to share my passion for this genre of card games. They are great stepping stones. I can start to draw on this giant collection of games that are often great for all the family and key to many of my social interactions as a teenager - but let me explain. Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/12/12/trick-taking-it-to-the-next-level-my-fascination-with-trick-taking-games-topic-discussion/ Useful Links __ __ Intro Music: by (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/ https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/) Music I use: Bensound.com License code: WX9PGVYHKT8J1XE0 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog __ __ Website: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/message
The 60s in England were a time of new music trends and dramatic changes in fashion and art. Celebrities from around the world would flock to the country's capital London to immerse themselves in this wave of cultural changes. From there, these superstars would travel the width and breadth of the country using a train line catering to the well-off. While the luxurious railway carriages were reserved only for the VIPs, the less fortunate had to jostle for space in cattle class and hope they would get a glimpse of their idols. These were the days of The Royal Limited https://buttonshygames.com/products/the-royal-limited-uk-only by from Button Shy https://buttonshygames.com/. Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/12/09/the-royal-limited-saturday-review/ Useful Links __ __ Intro Music: by (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/ https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/) Sound Effects: bbc.co.uk – © copyright 2023 BBC Music: Train Station by Michal Mojzykiewicz Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10058-train-station Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license If you want to support this podcast financially, please check out the links below: __ __ Website: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/message
I have previously looked at replayability in board games and I must admit, I still can't put my finger on why a game like Chess, which has no variability and no randomness, is so hugely replayable and remains interesting even after dozens of plays, while other games with variable setup, different factions and a large amount of chance are sometimes boring after only a handful of plays. So let me grapple with this topic in yet another article. Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/12/05/repeated-replayability-another-look-at-games-longterm-interest-topic-discussion/ Useful Links __ __ Intro Music: by (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/ https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/) Music by https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: GFG9M5LABXJVAYHL Music: https://www.bensound.com License code: NEXSB878MEP7TSVY Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog __ __ Website: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ (Photo by Prokofiev, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/message
There was all sorts of Xiaochi and other street food on offer, as well as a variety of speciality drinks. It was still rather quiet, but already the stall owners were busy. The streets were heavy with the scent of various herbs, spices and all sorts of wonderful flavours. As it was getting darker, more and more people found their way into the wonderful maze of this amazing Taiwan Night Market https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tbdgames/taiwan-night-market/description by from Good Game Studio https://www.facebook.com/GoodGameStudio. Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/12/02/taiwan-night-market-saturday-review/ Useful Links __ __ Intro Music: by (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/ https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/) Sound Effects: bbc.co.uk – © copyright 2023 BBC Music: "Relaxation" by AShamaluevMusic. Website: https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com/ If you want to support this podcast financially, please check out the links below: __ __ Website: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/message
I don't mind losing. In fact, when I play with my weekly game group, I usually lose. There are very few board games that I am confident that I will win or at least have a good chance of winning. However, there is something interesting I noticed recently. Irrespective of whether you're a sore loser or gracious winner, I think it is true that gameplay experience changes depending on the skill level of the other players. Playing the same game with people who are as good at a game as you just feels different to playing it with people who are better than you or worse than you. In this article, I want to investigate this a bit further. Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/11/28/fun-to-lose-how-opponents-skill-levels-affect-gameplay-experience-topic-discussion/ Useful Links __ __ Intro Music: by (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/ https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/) Music by Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: WRHG5P8Z4H2XTVRX Music I Use: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: ZGKQ8G7AOLEEBJCK Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog __ __ Website: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ (Photo by Big Potato on Unsplash) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/message
There was a lot of yapping and barking, jumping and tail-wagging. Everyone was excited, but eventually, everyone settled down and lined up in a neat row. There were a few last-minute alterations, with dogs having to change spaces. However, when everyone was ready, it was time to choose the best dog, the winner of this Puppy Pile https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thing12games/puppy-pile by from Thing 12 Games https://thing12games.com/. Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/11/25/puppy-pile-saturday-review/ Useful Links __ __ Intro Music: by (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/ https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/) Sound Effects: bbc.co.uk – © copyright 2023 BBC Music by Bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: SEUYH8AVFAGUPQ5B If you want to support this podcast financially, please check out the links below: __ __ Website: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/message
It's clearly month, because here is another article inspired by her. This time she wanted to know my thoughts on giving fair credit in games. So let me see if I can rise to the challenge. Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/11/21/due-credit-how-to-credit-people-on-board-games-topic-discussion/ Useful Links __ __ Intro Music: by (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/ https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/) Music: bensound.com License code: FUMFF5HVAGE6NN4Y Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog __ __ Website: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ (Photo by Krists Luhaers on Unsplash) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/message
It was either us or them. We were the only two teams on a planet far, far away, a planet that was crawling with bug-eyed monsters or BEMs as we had started to call them. My navigator moved around the directional grid to guide the vehicle across the planet's surface and allow the gunner to take aim at one of the weird inhabitants of this rock in space. We had to be careful though. We had to target the right BEMs to come out victorious in this fight to the end. It was all about who was going to be the Last Bug Standing in the Circle of Doom! https://www.surprisedstaregames.co.uk/last-bug-standing by from Surprised Stare Games https://www.surprisedstaregames.co.uk/. Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/11/18/last-bug-standing-in-the-circle-of-doom-saturday-review/ Useful Links __ __ Intro Music: by (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/ https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/) Sound Effects: bbc.co.uk – © copyright 2023 BBC Music I Use: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: WOJQZT9EFDQIRLUC If you want to support this podcast financially, please check out the links below: __ __ Website: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/message
Here is another article inspired by the wonderful from Stuff by Bez http://www.stuffbybez.com/. She suggested I talk about the representation of bees. There wasn't any particular angle she wanted me to take, but the title alone gave me some inspiration. So in this article, I want to look at board games that feature bees in some way. Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/11/14/the-representation-of-bees-the-latest-buzz-in-the-board-game-hobby-topic-discussion/ Useful Links __ __ Intro Music: by (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/ https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/) Music: Sunny Morning by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7813-sunny-morning Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Falling Tears by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/11696-falling-tears Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog __ __ Website: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/message
The house smelled of cinnamon, golden syrup and ginger. It was no surprise, because our oven was full of gingerbread rectangles on two trays. It wasn't long until they were done and needed to come out of the oven to cool down. We had small bowls full of sweets and a piping bag ready to decorate them. Suddenly, I had an idea. Rather than building a traditional house, we could instead make Gingerbread Towers https://dissentgames.com/xmas23/ by from Dissent Games https://dissentgames.com/. Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/11/11/gingerbread-towers-saturday-review/ Useful Links __ __ Intro Music: by (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/ https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/) Sound Effects: bbc.co.uk – © copyright 2023 BBC Music I Use: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: OYMRKT3QNAKFPEZS Music I Use: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: IVZ5VKBI1DMXGVRV If you want to support this podcast financially, please check out the links below: __ __ Website: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/message
The genre of worker placement games is quite large and has evolved a lot over the years. Traditionally, worker placement was all about certain actions being unavailable to other players as soon as someone placed their worker there. At some point, games introduced shared worker place spots. Some games allowed players to kick workers out, returning them to another player who would effectively get another go. In this article, I want to look at the genre and pick out different implementations and variations on the theme. Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/11/07/working-hard-a-look-at-worker-placement-mechanisms-topic-discussion/ Useful Links __ __ Intro Music: by (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/ https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/) Music: Bensound License code: 4Z99RQPZCN8LR59B Music by Bensound.com License code: EUUQE9AJCKFYWYYA Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog __ __ Website: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/message
Using chopsticks isn't easy. A lot of people are uncomfortable with or have no experience using them. However, like so many things in life, it's all a matter of practice. So rather than embarrassing yourself in front of a restaurant full of people who seemingly have no problem picking up their food with two wooden sticks and transporting it to their mouths, you could just learn how to use them in the comfort of your own home with family or friends who might also want to master them. To answer the challenge and make it a fun experience, here is Chop Stacks https://www.redflaggames.com/games/chop-stacks by from Red Flag Game Studio https://www.redflaggames.com/home. Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/11/04/chop-stacks-saturday-review/ Useful Links __ __ Intro Music: by (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/ https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/) Music: bensound.com License code: OWQUYIMY3KHKT3KE Music: bensound.com License code: IHTSJO2J48CR4I4U If you want to support this podcast financially, please check out the links below: __ __ Website: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/message
Time as a concept, is something we are very familiar with in our daily lives. Sometimes time goes quickly, at other times it seems to almost stand still. Time is also a concept that appears in board games. There is the play time, of course, but some games also use time directly as a mechanism. I want to look at how board games represent time and how they use the concept in different ways. Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/10/31/about-time-time-as-a-mechanism-in-board-games-topic-discussion/ Useful Links __ __ Intro Music: by (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/ https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/) Music: by Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10180-breaking-news-6 Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog __ __ Website: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ (Photo by Nordgreen on Unsplash) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/message
Siberia: a vast area of over 13 million square kilometres, which consists of taiga, tundra and even temperate forests. From the north of this region, where temperatures regularly drop below -25°C, come reports of a massive meteor having crashed. Not only that, the team who went to investigate the impact crater lost contact and never returned. Rumours are spreading of a strange parasite that possesses all living things in the region. After a team sent to rescue the first group also fails to return, heroes from the now long-forgotten war in Europa decide to explore for themselves. They borrow mechs and head to base camp. From there, they start their Expeditions https://stonemaiergames.com/games/expeditions/ by from Stonemaier Games https://stonemaiergames.com/. Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/10/28/expeditions-saturday-review/ Useful Links __ __ Intro Music: by (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/ https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/) Title Music: by (https://soundcloud.com/user8585647/aeterna-no-choir) Music: by Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8749-the-rythym-of-creation Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license If you want to support this podcast financially, please check out the links below: __ __ Website: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/message
Hi, it’s here. was kind enough to let me write another guest blog and was excited to hear my thoughts as a game designer and indie publisher on why table presence matters for board games. So, let’s get into it. Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/10/24/why-table-presence-matters-for-board-games-topic-discussion/ Useful Links __ __ Intro Music: by (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/ https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/) Music: "Chill Hip Hop" by AShamaluevMusic. Website: https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog __ __ Website: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ (Photo by Alex Haney on Unsplash) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/message
It was inevitable. After decades of exploiting our home, Earth has finally run out of resources. It is time for . We have to leave and settle on a new planet. Potential targets have been selected and planeteers will be sent to develop them. Each of these adventurous heroes will be tasked with preserving the future of humanity and preparing one Planet Unknown https://adamsapplegames.com/planetunknown/ by and from Adam's Apple Games https://adamsapplegames.com/. Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/10/21/planet-unknown-saturday-review/ Useful Links __ __ Intro Music: by (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/ https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/) Music: "Mission", "Destination" and "Inspiration" by AShamaluevMusic. Website: https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com/ If you want to support this podcast financially, please check out the links below: __ __ Website: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/message
