Podcasts about battletome

Hey Now Cabalists! The Founders are back at it again with another episode jam-packed with tabletop gaming mayhem! The gang kicks things off by talking about their plans for Origins and how they're using Chaz Marler's new website, GameNightPicks.com. Then it's on to the games they've been playing including Corps of Discovery, Tales of the Arthurian Knights, Galileo Galilei, House of Fado, Agemonia, and a feature review of the epic Cyclades Legendary Edition by Bruno Cathala and Ludovic Maublanc. Tony T delivers the best damn tabletop gaming news segment in all of podcasting followed by a juicy discussion about player interaction. Corps of Discovery: 00:05:25, Tales of the Arthurian Knights: 00:14:12, Galileo Galilei: 00:28:38, House of Fado: 00:35:56, Agemonia: 00:41:29, Cyclades Legendary Edition: 00:57:13, News with Tony T: 01:32:45, Short Topic Extravaganza: 02:34:10. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/. Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/. And CGE at https://czechgames.com/.

Hey now Cabalists and welcome to episode 320 of The Secret Cabal! Origins Game Fair 2025 is nearly here and we're all fired up. If you're going to be there you got to join us for our meetup at the Whistle and Keg on June 20th. Then the gang gets into some of the games they've been playing including Praga Caput Regni, YRO, Obsession Upstairs Downstairs, Space Empires 4x, Biblios and a feature review of Septima from Mind Clash games! Then after Tony T hooks us up with his amazing new segment the Founders jump into another Short Topic Extravaganza. Praga Caput Regni: 00:04:44, YRO: 00:12:55, Obsession Upstairs, Downstairs: 00:21:14, Space Empires 4x: 00:31:33, Biblios: 00:42:28, Septima: 00:58:39, News with Tony T: 01:35:45, Short Topic Extravaganza: 02:15:57. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/. Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/. And CGE at https://czechgames.com/.

Vampires in the house...the Soulblight Gravelords Battletome review is live!  Lots (and lots) of heroes and some pretty solid units.  A solid trio of manifestations and a couple of interesting Armies of Renown top off our discussion of the book.  Plenty of other stuffs as well...a full up Whispers and Brendan shouts out a cooking show in Scriptorium...something for everyone! Thanks as always for joining us.  Your support is truly appreciated. 2:26                Whispers From The Warp 28: 22             The Emperor Lies 28:22                     I Wish I Wish I Was A Fish 30:53                     Soulblight Gravelords Battletome Review - Part I 1:12:30                  Soulblight Gravelords Battletome Review - Part II 1:56:07                 Soulblight Gravelords Battletome Review - Part III 2:16:29           Scriptorium 2:24:38          This or That 2:29:24           Show Close

Good morning and happy Wednesday, Cabalists! Today the gang kicks things off by spotlighting Erik the Cabalist's homebrew Runebound scenario, packed with Secret Cabal references. Then they dive into the games they've been playing, including Baseball Highlights 2045, Metal Gear Solid: The Board Game, Obsession, Explorers of Navoria, Trick Shot, and a featured review of Moon from Haakon Gaarder. After Tony T's award-winning news segment, the gang launches into a discussion about hooks in board gaming - the things that get us fired up to try new games. Baseball Highlights 2045: 00:05:37, Metal Gear Solid The Board Game: 00:14:09, Obsession: 00:26:08, Explorers of Navoria: 00:38:34, Trick Shot: 00:46:18, Moon: 00:58:56, News with Tony T: 01:27:20, The Hook: 02:21:09. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/. Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/. And CGE at https://czechgames.com/.

Hey now Cabalists and welcome to episode 318! Today don and Jamie lament how well are South County Brewing Company game night is growing and invite all the local caballos to join us. Then the gang dives into a bunch of games they've been playing including Rise and Fall, The Manhattan Project Energy Empire, Expeditions with Gears of Corruption, Massive Darkness 2 Hellscape, Tower Up and feature Beyond the Horizon by Dennis K. Chan. Then after Tony T gives us the best damn news program in the biz, we take some listener questions including how to plan games for a gaming weekend, how do we keep things fresh, and what are some great dad games. Rise and Fall: 00:05:42, The Manhattan Project: Energy Empire: 00:17:06, Expeditions : 00:22:04, Massive Darkness 2 Hellscape: 00:33:47, Tower Up: 00:39:17, Beyond the Horizon: 00:50:43, News with Tony T: 01:25:32, Short Topic Extravaganza: 02:12:01. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/. Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/. And CGE at https://czechgames.com/.

There's plenty of stuff in the new Gloomspite Gitz Battletome...Gitz (and Squigs), Trolls, Spiders, and something new...lots of wolves!  There are so many moving parts here and so many combinations of units that the book can seem a bit overwhelming.  While we found the Armies of Renown to be watered down versions of the rest of the book, the new Gitmob Regiment of Renown has lots of potential.  Safe travels to those heading to Adepticon this week...so grateful to have it in my hometown this year! Thanks as always for joining us.  Your support is truly appreciated. 1:24                Whispers From The Warp 20:43              The Emperor Lies 20:43                    Battletome Review Discussion 22:30                    Gloomspite Gitz Battletome Review - Part I 1:05:49                 Gloomspite Gitz Battletome Review - Part II 1:35:34                  Gloomspite Gitz Battletome Review - Part III 1:58:32           Scriptorium 2:03:58          This or That 2:12:32           Show Close

Hey now and welcome, Cabalists! Today, Steve gives an awesome movie recommendation based on the popular social deduction game Werewolves of Miller's Hollow! Then we cruise right into some of the great games we've been playing, including Finspan, Guards of Atlantis II, On Mars, Teotihuacan, Bloodstones, and a feature review of Brass Birmingham from the great Martin Wallace. Then, after Tony T's world-famous news segment, the gang talks about what makes an enduring classic. Finspan: 00:05:36, Guards of Atlantis II: 00:14:44, On Mars: 00:24:02, Teotihuacan: 00:36:36, Bloodstones: 00:43:23, Brass Birmingham: 00:53:36, News with Tony T: 01:28:53, Enduring Classics: 02:14:51, Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/. Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/. And CGE at https://czechgames.com/.

The Ironjawz are here to smash, and Mike Hammond is back to break down exactly how to win with the new Ironjawz Battletome! Jack, Rocco, Matt, and Miles sit down with Mike to talk about the biggest changes, the strongest lists, and how to get the most out of this brutal faction in Age of Sigmar. Whether you're a longtime Orruk Warclans player or thinking of picking up the army, this episode is packed with top-tier insights!

Good morning and happy Friday Cabalists! Sorry the episodes late but Jamie has been sick as a dog all week long but the show is finally here. Today we dive into a bunch of games we've been playing including Chaosmos, QE, Box One, Revive, Tower Up presented by Dan King the Game Boy Geek and feature Evertstone Discovering Ignis from Sam McDavitt. Then after Tony T's world renown new segment we host another Short Topic Extravaganza with questions including how long is too long? How much does theme matter? And how the hell do you use BoardGameGeek? Chaosmos: 00:05:08, QE: 00:14:52, Box One: 00:22:52, Revive: 00:27:28, Tower Up with Dan King the Game Boy Geek: 00:40:42, Everstone Discovering Ignis: 00:55:31, News with Tony T: 01:27:05, Short Topic Extravaganza: 02:31:43, Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/. Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/. And CGE at https://czechgames.com/ and don't forget to use the promo code SECRETSETI at checkout. And please support our great friend Dan King the Game Boy Geek on Kickstarter today! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gameboygeek/game-boy-geek-season-13-2025

Hey now Cabalists! Today the game kicks off the show by moaning and complaining about all their problems but get right into the gaming with Ostia Pirates Expansion, Forest Shuffle, Ticket to Ride, Fled, Rebirth, and a feature review of Freedom Five A Sentinels Comics Board Game. Then Stevie S takes over for Tony T to give you all of the most important news from around the tabletop community. Then the Founders finish off the show with a discussion about mastering board games. Ostia Pirates Expansion: 00:04:15, Forest Shuffle: 00:10:51, Ticket to Ride: 00:19:49, Fled: 00:26:47, Rebirth: 00:32:23, Freedom Five: 01:16:32, News with Stevie S: 01:34:19, Mastering A Game Discussion: 02:11:50, Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/. Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/. And CGE at https://czechgames.com/ and don't forget to use the promo code SECRETSETI at checkout.

In this episode we cover the lore of the Gloomspite Gitz Battletome. Get ready to hear a whole lotta backstabbing, petty thievery, idol worship, and illicit substance consumption. And then after all that maybe we'll have time to talk about the Grots!   ***Thanks to GW for providing this book for us to review on the show!*** Show Notes Time Stamps What we've been up to: 3:06 The Story Phase: 19:50 Links (some links may redirect to our affiliate partners)  The Gloomspite Gitz Battletome can be purchased at… Hardcover at Games Workshop Contact You want to get a hold of us? Of course you do - here's how: Website: themortalrealms.com It'd really help us help you to get a review on iTunes or wherever else you listen to podcasts. Find us in your app, or head over to themortalrealms.com/review and tell us what you think. Youtube: youtube.com/themortalrealms Patreon: patreon.com/themortalrealms Twitter: @themortalrealms Davy: @Red_Zeke Paul: @pjschard Eric: @stonemonkgamer Aaron @dosaceos Josh: @jearrington  Will: @ageofSevvir Facebook: facebook.com/themortalrealms Email: mortalrealms@gmail.com Discord: themortalrealms.com/discord Shirts: https://www.themortalrealms.com/shirts Goodreads Book Club: themortalrealms.com/bookclub

The episode starts off with a bang as Steve talks about his experience eating at PornHub and Chris scolds Tony for forcing him to buy a Squatty Potty. We then unfortunately move on to the board games we've been playing including River of Gold, Chu Han, Andromeda's Edge, Creature Caravan, Cthulhu Death May Die Fear of the Unknown, and feature Atlantis Exodus, a new one coming down the pike from Capstone games! Then Tony T gives you the best damn table top gaming News segment in the history of tabletop gaming news segments. And finally, the gang takes questions from the listeners with topics including what are the current go-to gateway Games? How do you guys make all those noises at the beginning of the extravaganza? And what are your irrational biases? Atlantis Exodus Review 01:04:03, News with Tony T 01:34:19, Short Topic Extravaganza 02:34:15. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/. Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/. And CGE at https://czechgames.com/ and don't forget to use the promo code SECRETSETI at checkout.

Whoa...two factions in one battletome!  Ironjawz and Kruleboyz bringing the hurt and the sneakiness.  Not too excited for this one except for the beefy Spearhead.  That being said, we Cube this bad boy in our usual way and have a great time doing it.  The "big pig" army of renown in the app (it's not in the book) looks pretty fun too.  That Ironjawz army of renown might be showing up a bit more often now...faster than you think and those Ardboyz are just chonky! Thanks as always for joining us.  Your support is truly appreciated. 1:51                Whispers From The Warp 19:09             The Emperor Lies 19:09                  Orruk Warclans Battletome Review - Part I 56:28                  Orruk Warclans Battletome Review - Part II 1:34:31                Orruk Warclans Battletome Review - Part III 2:06:09          Scriptorium 2:13:26           This or That 2:20:21           Show Close

Hey Now Cabalists! The Founders are back on the day before the day of Steve's birth - so everyone jump over to the Discord and wish him a happy birthday! The gang talks about a bunch of games that they've been playing including Age of Innovation, Unsettled, Divide et Impera, Mille Fiori, How Do you Doodle and feature SETI Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence from Tomas Holek and Czech Games Edition. Then Tony T whips up a whirlwind of wonder with his wonderful news segment. And finally the gang discusses the 2024 Shelf of Shame Challenge and challenges themselves again with a new batch of games. SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Review 00:56:56, News with Stevie S 01:39:42, Short Topic Extravaganza 02:41:55

The first show of 2025...Happy New Year!  It appears that GDub actually listened to the community as the December '24 Battlescroll has some meaningful changes.  There is a ton of stuff in this document, and we tried to get to the most impactful changes.  Right at the start there are important changes to the Seasonal Rules.  Lots of other faction specific updates as well.  Not a long show, but an important one.   By the way...enjoy this relatively short episode...another Battletome incoming next episode...you know what that means! Thanks as always for joining us.  Your support is truly appreciated. 2:02              Whispers From The Warp 18:52             The Emperor Lies 18:52                  December '24 Battlescroll Review 52:17             Scriptorium 1:01:06         This or That 1:12:24           Show Close

Hey Now and Happy New Year Cabalists! 2025 kicks off with AC from Lords of the Dungeon sitting in for Tony T as he's traveling for the holiday. We dive into a bunch of games we've been playing including Star Trek Captains Chair, Great Western Trail New Zealand, Clank Catacombs, Fallout, Compile Main 1, and feature Endeavor Deep Sea designed by Carl de Visser and Jarratt Gray and published by Burnt Island Games. Stevie S takes over Tony T's newsman role for the day and gives you all the most important news stories from the tabletop gaming world. Then finally the gang takes questions from listeners including games we cant get to the table but refuse to get rid of, the TV shows we recommend, and how our hobby habits have changed over the years. Endeavor Deep Sea Review 00:52:36, News with Stevie S 01:30:36, Short Topic Extravaganza 02:26:25

Hey Now and Season's Greetings Cabalists! Jamie throws out a message about the holiday season podcast schedule and plugs a bunch of crap. We're taking the week of Christmas off and planning to make the January episdoe of express a big, chonky ordeal. The 2024 fundraiser pledge manager has released. Check your email to get that taken care of. Late Pledges will start by the end of the year. Join the Discord server! It's awesome. (https://thesecretcabal.com/discord) If you really don't dig Discord, the BGG Guild is still up and running. Go use it! (https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/1145). We're also on a newer social media platform that's on the rise - Blue Sky! (https://bsky.app/profile/thesecretcabal.bsky.social) Happy Holidays everyone! See you in 2025.

Hey Now and Season's Greetings Cabalists! It times for the 13th annual Secret Cabal Holiday Special! Today the Founders dive into their stories from PAX Unplugged in Philadelphia and discuss the games they've been playing including Civolution, Dominion, Endeavour Deep Sea, Portmanteau and feature Doggerland from Super Meeple. Then after Tony T throws out the jolliest tabletop gaming news segment in history the gang goes wild with the ever-popular Newlywed Game Founders Edition! Doggerland Review 01:03:47, News with Tony T 01:41:14, Newlywed Game 02:36:26

Belakor and the crew are back...time to review the new Slaves To Darkness Battletome!  Had a good time with this one.  I finished with a different opinion than when we started except...Darkoath still doesn't feel right.  That being said, my Darkorth Spearhead arrived as I was editing the show, and its a beauty!  Also a brief event recap to fill things out. Thanks as always for joining us.  Your support is truly appreciated. 1:26              Whispers From The Warp 18:34            The Emperor Lies 18:34               Forming The Phalanx Event Recap 30:50               Slaves to Darkness Battletome Review - Part I 1:29:03            Slaves to Darkness Battletome Review - Part II 1:59:14             Slaves to Darkness Battletome Review - Part III 2:14:07        Scriptorium 2:22:40       This or That 2:34:11         Show Close

Hey now Cabalists! For those of you are on your way to Pax Unplugged in Philadelphia today, we're happy to fill your ear holes with another episode of the Cabal while you travel! First off, The Founders dive into a bunch of games we've been playing including Undaunted 2200 Callisto, Wrath of Fire Mountain, Darwin's Journey, Kelp Shark vs Octopus, Raising Robots, and a feature review of Fromage from Road To Infamy Games. Then Tony T gives you one of the best damned tabletop gaming news segments that's ever been produced. And finally, the gang takes questions from listeners including am I crazy for rebuying the same game multiple times and what do I do about my philistine friends. Enjoy! Fromage 00:55:29, News with Tony T 01:32:59, Peak Froth 02:19:33

Join us for an exciting episode of Always Strikes Late! Mason Knox shares his incredible experience competing in the World Championship Warhammer Age of Sigmar Tournament. Discover the highs, lows, and strategies that led to Mason's thrilling games. Tune in as Jack, Matt, and Rocco dive into the disappointments and positive points of the new Slaves to Darkness Battletome. Don't miss this engaging discussion about the latest developments in Age of Sigmar! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/AlwaysStrikesLast Visit our store: alwaysstrikeslast.square.site

This episode is all about the new Stormcast Eternals battle tome, a really sad book where Games Workshop decided to crank the depression up to 11. The birds do have little hats though. Leave us a comment and if we can find it, we'll read it on the show! Shout out to all of [...] The post Episode 68 – Sadcast Eternals Battletome Review appeared first on Atlanta Warhammer.

Hey now amazing Cabalists! It's Wednesday again and it's time for some more wild, crazy, and bombastic Cabal nonsense! Some of the games we talked about today include Nucleum, Wizards and Co, Harmonies, Deep Shelf, Aliens Another Glorious Day in the Corps and a feature review of Black Forest by the great Uwe Rosenberg. Then after Tony T feeds us all the news we need to hear the gang discusses what puts them in their happy place. What gets them to "Peak Froth". Black Forest 01:03:07, News with Tony T 01:33:49, Peak Froth 02:22:25

In this episode we cover the lore of the Stormcast Eternals Battletome. Get ready to hear a whole lotta undying devotion, hammering the point, and shocking revelations. And then if we have time we'll talk about only the faithful!   ***Thanks to GW for providing this book for us to review on the show!*** Show Notes Time Stamps What we've been up to: 3:06 The Story Phase: 19:50 Links (some links may redirect to our affiliate partners)  The Stormcast Eternals Battletome can be purchased at… Hardcover at Games Workshop Contact You want to get a hold of us? Of course you do - here's how: Website: themortalrealms.com It'd really help us help you to get a review on iTunes or wherever else you listen to podcasts. Find us in your app, or head over to themortalrealms.com/review and tell us what you think. Youtube: youtube.com/themortalrealms Patreon: patreon.com/themortalrealms Twitter: @themortalrealms Davy: @Red_Zeke Paul: @pjschard Eric: @stonemonkgamer Aaron @dosaceos Josh: @jearrington  Will: @ageofSevvir Facebook: facebook.com/themortalrealms Email: mortalrealms@gmail.com Discord: themortalrealms.com/discord Shirts: https://www.themortalrealms.com/shirts Goodreads Book Club: themortalrealms.com/bookclub

Two episodes in one...we review the new Stormcast battletome and welcome back our great friend Tyler Emerson!  I thought the last episode was long...naaah.  Plenty of time stamps to help you take this one in small bites...please do so.  Maybe with all the content in the new books, this may be more the norm than the exception.  Either way, plenty of listening fun...be SURE not to skip Show Close this episode...a special treat awaits your listening pleasure (based on Q & A from a listener). Thanks as always for joining us.  Your support is truly appreciated. 1:59              Whispers From The Warp 24:40           The Emperor Lies 24:40                Stormcast Battletome Review - Part I 1:25:32             Stormcast Battletome Review - Part II 2:24:44            Stormcast Battletome Review - Part III 3:22:53        Scriptorium 3:31:43        This or That 3:44:06        Show Close

It's Wednesday again and the gang is back for more Cabal nonsense. In today's episode that Founders talk about Descent Legends of the Dark, Expeditions Gears of Corruption, Freedom Five, Alien Fate of the Nostromo, The Lord of the Rings Duel for Middle Earth and feature Creature Caravan from Red Raven Games and designed by Ryan Laukat. Then after Tony T throws some wild and crazy news your way the boys takes some listener questions including table hogs, games we just can't part with, and what Big Box editions do we want. Enjoy! Creature Caravan 00:50:23, News with Tony T 01:17:20, A Short Topic Extravaganza 02:01:44

Greetings, aficionados of the inexplicable! Gather round as Steve, Tony, Bender, Don, and Jamie embark on a journey through the thrilling realms of the unexplained. The gang dives into a lively discussion on belief and skepticism surrounding Bigfoot and other cryptids, exploring different views on their existence. They then shift gears to discuss extraterrestrial life, sharing perspectives on whether we're alone in the universe. Finally, Jamie presents the tale of the Hopkinsville Goblins, sparking a deep-dive conversation into this infamous encounter and the mystery behind it. Today, we descend into the mystifying abyss, beckoning you to join us in The Secret Cabal Presents: The Mysteries of the Unknown. Cryptids 00:02:30, Extraterrestrials 00:21:26, Hopkinsville Goblins Story 00:39:16, Hopkinsville Goblins Discussion 00:59:31

Whew...this is along one...but don't worry...we have you covered with time stamps!  Our first 4th Ed Battletome review...Skaven!  Brendan has returned and Dave joins us for a walk though of this beasty tome, including two Armies and two Regiments of Renown.  Some pretty scary shooting units in this book, and one of the Armies of Renown is a contender for "most fun."  Take this one in small bites and enjoy! Thanks as always for joining us.  Your support is truly appreciated. 2:46             Whispers From The Warp 25:55            The Emperor Lies 25:55              Dan's Rant Corner 36:30             Skaven Battletome Review - Part I 1:29:13           Skaven Battletome Review - Part II 2:18:34           Skaven Battletome Review - Part III 2:43:23       Scriptorium 2:49:22       This or That 2:58:50       Show Close

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

In this episode we cover the lore of the Skaven Battletome. Get ready to hear a whole lotta nefarious ambition, never-ending paranoia, near-constant betrayal, and using extra words when just 1 would suffice. And then if we have time we'll talk about them rats!   ***Thanks to GW for providing this book for us to review on the show!*** Show Notes Time Stamps What we've been up to: 3:39 The Story Phase: 23:07 Links (some links may redirect to our affiliate partners)  The Skaven Battletome can be purchased at… Battletome at Games Workshop Contact You want to get a hold of us? Of course you do - here's how: Website: themortalrealms.com It'd really help us help you to get a review on iTunes or wherever else you listen to podcasts. Find us in your app, or head over to themortalrealms.com/review and tell us what you think. Youtube: youtube.com/themortalrealms Patreon: patreon.com/themortalrealms Twitter: @themortalrealms Davy: @Red_Zeke Paul: @pjschard Eric: @stonemonkgamer Aaron @dosaceos Josh: @jearrington  Will: @ageofSevvir Facebook: facebook.com/themortalrealms Email: mortalrealms@gmail.com Discord: themortalrealms.com/discord Shirts: https://www.themortalrealms.com/shirts Goodreads Book Club: themortalrealms.com/bookclub

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.

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 Wonderous 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. Wonderous Creatures 00:35:56, News with Tony T 01:03:15, The Cabalists Court with Judge Topper 02:00:24.

We're back with new cohost Tori for an exciting look at the very first new Battletome of Age of Sigmar 4th edition.  Enjoy!

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 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.

Awww Yeah Cabalists! The Founders are back at it with another episode filled with gaming nonsense including The White Castle, Evenfall, Fallout, Scythe on BGA, Barcelona, and a feature review of the murder mystery game Intent to Kill from Artur Khodzhikov and Hobby World. Then Tony T makes sure the Cabalists are up to date on all the most important tabletop gaming news. And finally, the gang takes questions from the listeners including the perfect game night lineup, our favorite music albums, and a moral quandary to ponder. Intent to Kill 00:54:44, News with Tony T 01:30:05, Short Topic Extravaganza 02:19:28.

Welcome Ye Gods of War and gather 'round, and hear tales from the void and beyond! In the eleventh chapter of our grand chronicle, Battletome, the intrepid Filthy Casuals make their triumphant return to the hallowed halls of the miniature gaming hobby! Brace yourselves as they regale you with exploits from the battlefields of Battletech Mercenaries, DC United, and the grim fate of the Blood Angels' Death Company. Our brave souls venture into the realm of 3D printing, sharing the arcane knowledge of the machines they command and the marvels they conjure from the ether. And finally, they plunge into the heart of the new skirmish miniatures game, Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars, a creation of the Free League, born from their renowned roleplaying saga. Prepare thyselves, for adventure and discovery await in every word!

Hey Now, Cabalists! In 301 episode, Chris opens with his anthropological trip to Anthrocon. Then the gang dives into the games they've been playing including A Message from the Stars, Lacrimosa, Automobile, and Kingsburg. Chris and Jamie feature Forges of Ravenshire from Sam Stockton and B.A. Games. Then, Tony T. delivers his world-renowned tabletop gaming news segment, followed by a deep dive into "The Derivation of Joy" in gaming. Forges of Ravenshire 00:57:58, News with Tony T 01:34:40, The Derivation of Fun 02:41:06.

Hey Now Cabalists and welcome to Episode 300! We kick off this milestone episode with a look back at our trip to Origins Game Fair in Columbus Ohio and the games we played there. Then Don and Jamie look at Sea of Legends from Guildhall Studios. Then after Tony T hooks us all up with the best damned tabletop gaming news segment in the entire world, the gang takes a look back at the past 13 years and 300 episodes and answers questions from the listeners about our show and the goofy shit we got up to over the years. Sea of Legends 01:07:44, News with Tony T 01:41:42, The Episode 300 Retrospective 02:36:55.

Hey Now and welcome to episode 299 of The Secret Cabal in which the gang gets deep into a bunch of the games they've been playing including Skyrise, Cascadero, Tigris and Euphrates, Zoo Vadis, Masters of the Universe Clash for Eternia, and feature Fractured Sky by Max Anderson, Zac Dixon, and Austin Harrison. Then Tony T gives us his world-renowned tabletop gaming new segments followed by a short topic extravaganza including oversaturation, exclusives, and our favorite games that we rarely play. Fractured Sky 01:06:52, News with Tony T 01:43:09, Short Topic Extravaganza 02:35:16.

HEYOH CABALISTS! The 2024 KICKSTARTER IS LIVE! Stop the podcast now and go support all The Secret Cabal Shows right now. Today the Founders kick off the episode talking about their upcoming Origins Meetup - the first meet up they've 5 years! Then get into some of the games they've been playing including Beyond the Sun, Golem, Now or Never, Slay the Spire, Tinner's Trail and a feature review of Age of Comics: The Golden Years. Then Tony T shakes the world with the most important news stories from the tabletop gaming universe. Then court is in session with Judge Topper presiding! Today the Cabalist's Court argues matters of fairness. Age of Comics 01:04:17, News with Tony T 01:36:18, The Cabalists Court of Fairness 02:28:31. Support the show by pledging to our Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/secretcabaljamie/the-secret-cabal-gaming-podcast-is-outta-control-in-2024

HEYOH CABALISTS! The 2024 KICKSTARTER IS LIVE! Stop the podcast now and go support all The Secret Cabal Shows right now. The gang kicks off episode 297 with a little bit about the fundraiser including the Secret Cabal Zine and other rewards. Then the gang gets into the games they've been playing including Terra Mystica, Fortune and Glory, Small World, Golem, Armello, and a feature review of Rats of Wistar from Simone Luciani and Danilo Sabia and published by Capstone Games. Then Tony T gets down and dirty into all the most important news from around the tabletop gaming world for the 297th time (he didn't quit after 12). And finally, the Founders dive into the world of Ameritrash games - the most wild, crazy, and thematic games out there and celebrate what they love about them. Rats of Wistar Review 01:01:27, News with Tony T 01:36:19, Ameritrash Extravaganza 02:44:23. Support the show by pledging to our Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/secretcabaljamie/the-secret-cabal-gaming-podcast-is-outta-control-in-2024

Hey Cabalists! In today's episode we talk about our new public game nights at South County Brewing here in York! Then we get into a bunch of games we've been playing including An Age Contrived, Merchant of Venus, Agricola, Trickerion, Defenders of the Last Stand and feature Nova Roma from Stan Kordonskiy. Then Tony T goes bananas giving us a rundown of all the awesome news from around the board gaming world. Then finally we host another short topic extravaganza in which we discuss our favorite player colors, do you expect your guests to pre-learn the games, and are there any games we repurchased. Nova Roma Review 01:02:46, News with Tony T 01:34:33, Short Topics 02:39:48

Kaboom! It's time for another chock-a-block episode of the Secret Cabal! Today Tony and Jamie start out by talking about their experiences delving into Board Game Arena. Then the gang gets into all the games they've been playing, both digital and analog, including Castles of Burgundy, Robinson Crusoe Adventures on the Cursed Island, Altar Quest, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Slaughterhouse, and Junk Drawer. Then after Tony T proves his merit as the best damned tabletop gaming newsman in history, the gang gets into a discussion about Randomness vs Determinism in board gaming. Aquatica Review 00:53:36, News with Tony T 01:26:08, Randomness vs Determinism 02:16:12

Heyooooooo! The Founders start the show fired up because they've locked in a venue for this year's Origins Meetup! It'll be the first time the Cabal has had a Cabalist Meetup in 5 years and they're ready to rock and roll! Then the gang gets into some of the games they've been playing including Age of Comics The Golden Age, Dune Imperium, Wyrmspan, Beast and a feature review of The Fox Experiment from Jeff Fraser and Elizabeth Hargrave. Then, as usual, Tony T kicks out the best damn tabletop gaming news that you're ever going to hear. And finally, the gang gets into a discussion about exemplary mechanisms - mechanisms that make good games great. The Fox Experiment Review 00:44:37, News with Tony T 01:12:54, Exemplary Mechanisms 02:18:32

Hey now Cabalists! Today the gang dives into some of the great games they've been playing including Sunrise Lane, Vale of Eternity, Lost Ruins of Arnak, Sanctum, Harrow County and go deep with a feature review of Obsession by Dan Hallagan. Then after Tony T gives us one whopper of a tabletop gaming news segment, the Founders go through a series of listener submitted questions including when do mistakes become cheating and how to get better at eurogames. Obsession Review 00:59:38, News with Tony T 01:33:45, Short Topic Extravaganza 02:44:04

Everyone knows that we talk about Tony taking long turns but today we got actual data! After we pick on T for his slow play, we jump into the games we've been playing including Tony's BGA games, Glass Road, Terrorscape, Bloodstones, and our great friend Dan King the Game Boy Geek joins us to talk about Aqua Biodiversity in the Oceans. Then Tony and Don give a feature review of Wonderland's War. Tony T gives us one of the single greatest news segments ever delivered in the history of board game media. And finally, Don leads a conversation about perfect games, if they're perfect and improving upon perfection. Wonderland's War Review 01:07:33, News with Tony T 01:47:36, Improving Upon Perfection 02:55:44

Hey now and Happy Wednesday wonderful Cabalists! Today the gang gets down to business talking about all the awesome games they've been playing including Last Light, Wyrmspan, Luna, Studies in Sorcery, Her Story, and a feature review of Djinn by Benjamin Schwer and Pegasus Spiele. Then Tony T kicks out the best damned tabletop gaming news segment in the entire universe. And finally, the Founders get down to business with some listener submitted questions with topics including are semi-cooperative games inherently broken? And what are some of your personal neuroses? Djinn Review 00:59:20, News with Tony T 01:28:19, A Short Topic Extravaganza 02:23:20

Well alright Cabalists, you know it's time for another wild and crazy episode of The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast. Today we pick on Tony T for mispronouncing everything before diving into all the great games we've been playing including Clash of Cultures Monumental Edition, Dune War for Arrakis, Frostpunk, Obsession, Go, and Arkham Horror The Road to Innsmouth followed by a feature review of Witchcraft by our great friends David Thompson, Trevor Benjamin, and Roger Tankersley. Then after Tony T gives you history's greatest tabletop gaming news segment, the gang discusses the 10 worst games rated on Board Game Geek. Is it a fair ranking? We'll find out. Witchcraft Review 01:04:37, News with Tony T 01:35:52, The 10 Worst Games of All Time 02:38:53

Welcome Ye Gods of War! Today's chronicle unravels as these Filthy Casuals prattle on about their quaint endeavors in miniature craftsmanship. Jamie regales tales of his Dwarven Warband, while Mike boasts of a Norse Blood Bowl Team, and the gang trifles akin to plundered baubles from Etsy peddlers. Then, the enigmatic AC unveils a grand design, the colossal two-year odyssey culminating in a full lance of Adeptus Titanicus - a testament to the freebooter's audacity. The saga unfurls into a parlance concerning Games Workshop's freshest bounty, the Legions Imperialis.