The Game Table Podcast

More car noise, new feedback. Anna and Julia decide to add their thoughts on the weekend of Fun-K Town towards the end of the return trip. Fun-K Town Con: https://www.fun-k-town.com/ Bezier Games: https://beziergames.com/ Ex-Libris: https://renegadegamestudios.com/ex-libris-second-edition/ Our new website: www.thegametablepodcast.com Have questions or want to connect? Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Subscribe to our YouTube channel Follow us on Instagram Look for us on TikTok Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGG Ian on BGG

Raw audio, a car ride home, and a podcast full of thoughts to recap the weekend that was Fun-K Town Con. Jared and Ian give their thoughts on the weekend as well as some of the games that they played. We do apologize for any less than professional audio this episode. Recording in a car can be difficult and we had a quick turnaround. Hope you enjoy and hope that we can see you there next year! Special thanks to Mike Randolph for such a great event! Hope you all enjoy the episode! Fun-K Town Con: https://www.fun-k-town.com/ Bezier Games: https://beziergames.com/ Our new website: www.thegametablepodcast.com Have questions or want to connect? 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

Faith, Joy, and Jared discuss adventure in the Chronicles of Avel. Does this game complete the journey or does it fall short?  Publisher: Rebel StudiosDesigner: Przemek WojtkowiakArtists: Bartłomiej Kordowski Have questions or want to connect?Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.comCheck out our Linktree for easy access to find us online!Follow us on InstagramJoin the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJCheck us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGGIan on BGG Chronicles of Avel BGG LinkChronicles Avel: Adventures ToolKit BGG Link How to Play: Peaky Boardgamer

Jared & Ian take a look at two games today as they prepare for their trip to Fun-K town! First up is the city building game, Akropolis! After they get done building their cities on the hill, they will cool off by diving into the origami ocean of Sea Salt & Paper. Join them as they discuss! And we really hope to see you at Fun-K Town at the end of April! Fun-K Town Con: https://www.fun-k-town.com/ Akropolis :Publisher: GigamicDesigner: Jules MessaudArtists: Pauline Detraz Sea Salt & Paper:Publisher: Pandasaurus GamesDesigner:  Bruno Cathala and Théo RivièreArtists: Lucien Derainne, Pierre-Yves Gallard Have questions or want to connect?Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.comCheck out our Linktree for easy access to find us online!Follow us on InstagramJoin the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJCheck us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGGIan on BGG Akropolis BGG LinkSea Salt & Paper BGG Link How to Play:Akropolis: PlaytheGameHQSea Salt & Paper: GameNerdz

Anna and Jared are smelling the freshness of spring and enjoying the changing of the seasons and the weather! There's a draw to get outside and experience all that life has to offer. Naturally, this feeling has spilled over into their gaming. They jump into the forest and forage for mushrooms in Morels and then head over to walk the beautiful paths in Arboretum. Will these older games still feel fresh? Or should they have melted away with winter? Find out as we discuss! Morels:Publisher: Two Lantern Games Designer: Brent Povis Artists: Vince Dorse, Jarek Nocoń, Brent Povis Arboretum:Publisher: Renegade Game Studios Designer: Dan Cassar Artists: Philippe Guérin, Chris Quilliams, Beth Sobel Have questions or want to connect?Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.comCheck out our Linktree for easy access to find us online!Follow us on InstagramJoin the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJCheck us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGGIan on BGG Morels BGG LinkArboretum BGG Link How to Play: Morels: Board SimpleArboretum: Peaky Boardgamer

Ian and Jared go a trip down memory lane as they review a game that they've been playing for over a decade. They take a look at the original version as well as what's new as they discuss Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures game.  Publisher:  Fantasy Flight Games | Atomic Mass Games Designer: Jay Little, Max Brooke, Frank Brooks Artist: Jay Little Have questions or want to connect?Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.comCheck out our Linktree for easy access to find us online!Follow us on InstagramJoin the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJCheck us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGGIan on BGG Star Wars X-Wing BGG Link How to Play: Original FFG Tutorial for Version 1.0. Gives a good idea of how to play but doesn't contain any 2.0 or 2.5 material. 2.5 material

Jared is left at the kid's table while his kids fulfill their busy schedule of school, playing outside, and just being kids. So Jared decides to do a quick episode by himself. Will he make it to the finish line? Find out as he talks through some of his thoughts on the kid's game, Quacks & Co: Quedlinburg Dash. Publisher: Schmidt SpieleDesigner: Wolfgang WarschArtists: Michael Menzel Have questions or want to connect?Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.comCheck out our Linktree for easy access to find us online!Follow us on InstagramJoin the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJCheck us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGGIan on BGG Quacks & Co BGG Link Quacks of Quedlinburg BGG Link How to Play: Don't Be Board

Ian and Jared attempt to prepare the perfect vacation to Japan. They are both doing their best to devote each day to either visiting temples, giving in to their inner foodies, experiencing all the unique events that Japan has to offer, and, of course, planning time to go for a walk. Will this be the best vacation ever? Or will it spiral out of control ending in exhaustion and frustration? Find out as we discuss the brand new Let's Go! To Japan.  Publisher: Alderac Entertainment Group Designer: Josh WoodArtist: Chaykov, Kailene Falls, Toshiyuki Hara 原としゆき, Magdalena Pruckner, Erica Ward Have questions or want to connect?Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.comCheck out our Linktree for easy access to find us online!Follow us on InstagramJoin the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJCheck us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGGIan on BGG Let's Go! To Japan BGG Link How to Play:  AEG

 Anna and Jared look back at Sagrada – a game they found way back in the day. Want to put together a beautiful, colorful stain glass window out of translucent dice? Maybe you don't care about art at all but like the idea of putting together a puzzle with lots of rules? Find out if this one is for you as we sit down at the Two Top Table and discuss. Publisher: Floodgate GamesDesigner: Adrian Adamescu, Daryl AndrewsArtists: Peter Wocken Have questions or want to connect?Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.comCheck out our Linktree for easy access to find us online!Follow us on InstagramJoin the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJCheck us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGGIan on BGG Sagrada BGG Link How to Play: Watch It Played

Party Time! Ian and Jared take a look at a variety of party games. Which one will you use to add some pop and pizzazz to your next social event? Find out as we discuss! Also – Ian and Jared give a call to action. Make sure to listen all the way through!  Special thanks to Doozy Games for providing a free copy of Think Like a Shrink which we talk about in this episode. Have questions or want to connect?Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.comCheck out our Linktree for easy access to find us online!Follow us on InstagramJoin the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJCheck us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGGIan on BGG