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On this episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon discuss if mindfulness is necessary to enjoy the hobby. Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplasticSupport the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plasticFollow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjonFollow Scott: https://www.youtube.com/miniacJoin the FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/395664561386239/Listen to the audio versons: http://www.trappedunderplastic.com/On patreon, we offer our patron's the ability to submit topics for us to discuss during a podcast, you get an extended version of the podcast, and you can submit miniatures for us to critique during an episode!TUP PartnersCorvus Belli:https://corvusbelli.com/en/Steamforged Games:https://steamforged.com/The Army Painter:https://thearmypainter.com/Red Grass Games:redgrasscreative.comIwata:https://www.iwata-airbrush.com/Game Envy:https://gameenvy.net/Monument Hobbies:https://monhob.com/TUPRelevant Linkslanstudio Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lanstudio/p/CiIRVKXNQJ9/Patreon Mini Critique - DJ Thomayhttps://www.flickr.com/photos/199816375@N07/albums/72177720323920129/My Mechanics Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@mymechanics00:00 Start00:44 Preamble Ramble17:26 TUP Partners (Part One)19:37 Hobby Update34:37 Patreon Mini Critique40:54 TUP Partners (Part Two)43:02 Topic DiscussionSupport the showSupport the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplasticSupport the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plasticFollow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjonFollow Scott: https://www.youtube.com/miniacJoin the FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/395664561386239/Listen to the audio versions: http://www.trappedunderplastic.com/

This week's episode features Constance, Savara, Directive 8020, Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks, RoadOut, R-Type Dimensions III, Monster Crown: Sin Eater, Magin: The Rat Project Stories, and a major price hike for the Steam Deck.

The crew regroups at Keeper's Keep.Support the show  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals  Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD  Shop: https://mortalsandportalsshop.bigcartel.com/  Wiki: https://mortalsandportals.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Page  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals  Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/  Email: mortalsandportals@gmail.com

We were a little late in getting Eric Yurko from What's Eric Playing? on the show to discuss The American Tabletop Awards. But hey, these are 2026's winners and nominees...for games released in 2025. So who's to say when we should be covering these things? We are also on the judging committee, so it's always fun to do this each year: bring Eric on, discuss the winners and almost-winners, and tell everyone how we voted. Come join us to see what was the best of 2026! Er, we mean 2025! Chapters: Going Analog's Game Pick: VNTYPL8S. Eric Yurko's Game Pick: MicroMacro: Kids. The 2026 American Tabletop Awards: Early Gamers. The 2026 American Tabletop Awards: Casual Games. The 2026 American Tabletop Awards: Strategy Games. The 2026 American Tabletop Awards: Complex Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brendan talks about games themed around books. Join us, won't you?Games about LibrariesEx Libris (2017)The Big Book of Madness (2015)Mythic Mischief (2022)The Great Library (2026)Fire in the Library (2019)Alexandria (2017)Atheneum: Mystic Library (2020)Games about Managing BooksA Place for All My Books (2025)My Shelfie (2022)Games about Words and BooksIlliterati (2023)Paperback (2014)Hardback (2018)Fiction (2023)Games About Book-MakingBiblios (2007)Gutenberg (2021)Other themesBooks of Time (2023)Alma Mater (2020)What games about books do you enjoy? Share them over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Episode 285 - Andrew and Sean help you think about the goals of your table top business and how to develop products that markets actually want.   Must Watch Episodes

On this episode of the Tabletop SportCast, James explores the art of managing baseball teams in tabletop sports games. He discusses the balance between historical accuracy and personal strategy, from replaying seasons with realistic usage patterns to creating your own managerial style within historical guardrails. In Around the Table, he shares updates from around the hobby, and highlights from his ongoing baseball projects. He closes by introducing the idea of “manager cards” as a future enhancement for tabletop baseball gaming.

This week's episode features Bus Bound, Atomic Owl, Gunboat God, Dracamar, Codename: Black Crow, Smash It Wild, Under Par Golf Architect, and Sudden Strike 5.

About Nate HeissNate Heiss is a true game design chameleon. His 25-plus year career spans from competitive Magic: The Gathering play to designing iconic cards like Goblin Guide at Wizards of the Coast. He then took those skills into the AAA video game world, working as a designer and creative director at studios like LucasArts and PopCap on massive mobile hits like Plants vs. Zombies Heroes. Nate and I have been geeking out about game design since we met on the Magic Pro Tour in the late 90s, and now we're finally teaming up on Gundam Assemble, an upcoming tabletop skirmish miniatures game. In this episode, we dive deep into the differences between physical and digital design, the ethics and realities of free-to-play business models, and how to capture the elusive magic of discovery in an internet age. Nate delivers profound insights that will resonate with anyone building games or trying to navigate a creative career.Justin's Ah-Ha! Moments* The Shift From Player to Designer Mindset: Nate and I discuss a classic trap many pro players fall into when they start designing: trying to "beat" the players. It's easy to bring a competitive ego into R&D and focus on squashing dominant strategies to prove how smart you are. But great design isn't about winning; it's about crafting a fun experience. Once you soften that competitive edge, you realize your true goal is to empower players to make their own discoveries.* The Economics of Free-to-Play Dictate Design: We tackle the controversial topic of free-to-play games. Nate points out that companies succeeding in this space aren't necessarily making "better" games; they are mastering live service and content costs. If a studio can "turn the crank" and produce engaging content at a fraction of the cost, they gain a massive competitive advantage. It shifts the design problem from just making an great game (which is table stakes) to efficiently delivering ongoing value over time.* Roguelikes are the Modern Gold Rush: I've always wanted to recreate the feeling of opening an early Magic pack—when nobody knew the optimal strategies and everything felt like an untamed frontier. Nate brilliantly identifies that roguelikes are where this feeling lives today. By taking a core loop and exploding it into a massive, randomized possibility space on every run, roguelikes force players to adapt and experiment, capturing that communal feeling of discovery over and over again. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit justingarydesign.substack.com/subscribe

Brendan examines the recent posts on boardgamegeek as though the threads are there as questions for him. Join us, won't you?Negotiation in GamesSpiel des Jahres NomineesTrying to replace a stock image – need help8 Board Game Re-Themes I Made for FunLooking to get into more complex Euros… what is a good “step up”?New to board/card game design so using simulation to test mechanicsOn Board Games 589: TeachabilityMultiple or singular artists?Hello New ComersHow to choose the best board game ?Requesting 10 GG to start a guild for a local gaming groupWhat do you think of this format? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

In this episode, Steve is in conversation with Betsy Cooper, director of the Aspen Policy Academy at the Aspen Institute. As an expert in cyber and tech policy, Betsy shares her thoughts on how policymakers can keep pace with the rapid developments in AI and quantum technology, building a futureproof compliance strategy, and AI risks. Steve and Betsy also discuss policymaking in a volatile world, how businesses can protect their image after a breach, and what can be done to get governments to care about online scams. Key Takeaways: Legislative experiments at the local and regional levels will be key for crafting strong, sensible, tech policy on the national level. Tabletop exercises are one of the best tools for preparing the C-suite for breaches and attacks. People must start to speak up against the growing prevalence of having to trade privacy for access to the most basic online tools and sites. Tune in to hear more about: Creating a “future-proof” compliance strategy (7:11) Protecting your brand following a breach, data theft, or disinformation campaigns (13:35) Trading access for personal information (22:31) Standout Quotes: “I do think that it would be preferable to have one coherent framework. I think industry would benefit from that if we did have that sort of framework. But also, I'm not sure that we're at the level of sophistication today that we'd be able to write the best framework because we haven't experimented enough. So I actually think that having the state and local sort of sandboxes leading to future federal policy is not a bad approach.” - Betsy Cooper “It's a very difficult thing to try to prove a negative, and that's why disinformation can be so powerful. But it's also a very fast-moving space, so the faster you can get in there with your counter-narrative, the more likely you are to be successful.” - Betsy Cooper “I'm the mother of a five-year-old, and in order to get my five-year-old's baseball schedule, I have to download an app on my phone. There is no web access for the app that has the baseball schedule. So in order to get that baseball schedule, I have to sign away a whole bunch of privacy just to get my kid to a sports game. I think that shouldn't be allowed.” - Betsy Cooper Read the transcript of this episodeSubscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcastsConnect with us on LinkedIn and TwitterFrom the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management.

Mit geklautem Bundeswehr-Sprengstoff im Gepäck geht es für unsere Heldengruppe zurück zur mysteriösen Lagerhalle. Aber wie hineinkommen? Glücklicherweise hat Axel einen nützlichen Kontakt...Du hörst die Kerkerkumpels, das Pen & Paper Hörspiel. Die Geschichte, die du hörst, ist live improvisiert. Ob unseren Charakteren eine Aktion gelingt, entscheiden die Würfel!Intro/Outro:Sprecherin: Carolin SabathSound- & Musikquellen:"Chipper" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Dark Angel" by tabletopaudio.com"Infiltration" by tabletopaudio.com"Lost Contact" by tabletopaudio.com"Sewers" by tabletopaudio.com"Warehouse 13" by tabletopaudio.com"Weirder Things" by tabletopaudio.com"Winter Encampment (Ambience only, no Activity)" by tabletopaudio.comAll sounds from tabletopaudio.com are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).Mehr Infos zu unseren Aktionen und Werbepartnern findest du auf https://kerkerkumpels.de/links/aktionen/Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://art19.com/privacy. Die Datenschutzrichtlinien für Kalifornien sind unter https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info abrufbar.

John and Ryan chat with Odd Family Games about Herdvana's origins, design choices, indie challenges, and the future of tabletop gaming. 00:00 Introduction to Odd Family Games and Hervana 01:42 The Concept and Development of Hervana 06:45 Gameplay Mechanics and Strategy 09:49 Expansions and Additional Features 13:35 Art Style and Visual Development 18:52 Kickstarter Experience and Manufacturing Challenges 23:12 The Journey to Kickstarter Success 24:46 Playtesting and Game Development Insights 27:33 Inspiration from Other Games 30:02 Future Plans for Herdvana 31:23 Navigating the Indie Game Industry 32:57 The Enduring Appeal of Tabletop Games 36:53 Advice for Aspiring Game Developers 41:02 Supporting Indie Games and Community Engagement 44:27 Outro Video John and Ryan sit down with Andrew and Thane of Odd Family Games to dig into the creative spark, design philosophy, and indie hustle behind their breakout tabletop title, Herdvana. The conversation traces how a simple family dinner‑table idea grew into a fully realized game world, why the team focused on a specific emotional experience for players, and how they shaped Herdvana's visual identity. The group explores the realities of indie manufacturing and distribution, the player feedback that reshaped the game, and the classic titles that influenced Andrew and Thane as designers. They also break down the current state of the indie tabletop scene, why physical games continue to thrive in a digital‑first world, and what advice they'd give to first‑time creators. The episode wraps with how fans can best support Odd Family Games as they continue to grow.   Find us on TheGameDeflators.com   Twitter - www.twitter.com/GameDeflators Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheGameDeflators Instagram - www.instagram.com/thegamedeflators   The views and opinions expressed on this channel are solely those of the author. The content within these recordings are property of their respective Designers, Writers, Creators, Owners, Organizations, Companies and Producers. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted. Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18

Brendan talks about three games he played for the first time recently. Join us, won't you?Postcards (2025)Leviathan Wilds (2024)Episode 027: Shadow of the LeviathanMANTIS (2022)“Why the MANTIS shrimp is my new favorite animal.”Fugitive (2017) (revisited)What games have you tried lately? Share your plays over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Tonight we're talking about how to compare games that are similar and pick a favorite. As well, we've got reviews of Ham Helsing and First Class Mail along with plenty of talk about the games we've played lately including first thoughts on Flamecraft Duals, more plays of 3 Witches, and more, even including some digital game plays. Note: Moe's audio gets significantly better after the intro segment. We are still experimenting with our new mics. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 301 was recorded on May 12th 29th, 2026. Episodes are recorded live on Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep301/ Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:15) Checking in (00:02:21) Announcements Our 300th episode giveaway is live! Head to https://tabletopbellhop.com/giveaway to enter! (00:02:59) Ask The Bellhop (00:20:46) The Bellhop's Tabletop (00:58:34) The Game Room - Ham Helsing Pick Up Ham Helsing on Amazon https://amzn.to/4tCiozZ Check out the Ham Helsing Graphic Novel https://amzn.to/49Finnp Check out our Castle Panic Big Box Review https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/castle-panic-big-box-review/ (01:20:56) The Game Room - First Class Letters Pick up First Class Letters https://amzn.to/42wirlO Check out all of our word game content (there's a lot) https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=word Check out the GameHead website to see what else they have to offer: https://gamehead.com/ (01:30:58) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

This week's episode features Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege, Casual Loop, CyberBlocker Complete Edition, The Empty Desk, Traysia, Magic Twins, THE TAG-ALONG OBSESSION, Rival Stars Horse Racing, ChildStory, PULMO, NubiaPhobia, and Pinball FX - Williams Pinball Volume 10.

Brendan shares his thoughts about what makes for a great beginning to a game. This follows up on the previous episode about ends of games. Join us, won't you?Happy Salmon (2016)Bruce Voge IIIPaku Paku (2017)Escape: The Curse of the Temple (2012)dude (2018)Agricola (2007)Res Arcana (2019)3 Chapters (2024)Calico (2020)Las Vegas (2012)A Game of Thrones: The Board Game (Second Edition) (2011)A Handful of Stars (2017)Sidereal Confluence (2017)Pandemic (2008)Honorable Mentions:Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization (2015)The Resistance: Avalon (2012)Which games do you hope think have amazing openings? Share your thoughts with the guild over on boardgamegeek, #3269. See you there!

An entire underground alchemy lab complete with alchemical golem and female lab Attendants!www.Rollmonger.comRoll Mongers Merch!Support us On Patreon!Cast:-Host/GM Jeff Ball -PlayersMatt WittRyan MessinaDoug Baldwin-Extended Cameos byAndrew MalBurgJoe GibsonA Huge THANK YOU! To Our Patreon Supporters: "GrooveLord" & "ExploShawn" Matt Kenney, Daniel Harris, Allen Cooper Jr. Jered Mercer, "NarkMaul" Stephen Cahill (www.Patreon.com/RollMongers)Products through Our Affiliate link below. http://affiliates.fantasygrounds.com/370352/15958http://affiliates.fantasygrounds.com/370352/15958https://podcast.feedspot.com/pathfinder_roleplaying_game_podcasts/Music: (Evan King) Intro/Outro: "Singularity"Edvard Grieg Peer Gynt Suite no 1 morning mood written in 1875 as incidental music to Henrik Ibsen's play of the same name, and was also included as the first of four movements in Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46. Free classical music for youtube videos. Most popular classical songs download. 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Episode 407 - Legend and Relics The community has had the new Legend and Relics cards for a couple of weeks now so we take a look at some events from across the globe and chat about our own experiences of what's hot and what's not! GFA Open 2026 May - STAR WARS WEEEEK! https://xwing.longshanks.org/event/30833/ Minden Mini Tournament https://xwing.longshanks.org/event/29111/ TNX casual May 2026 https://rollbetter.gg/tournaments/2683/players Cast - Liam, Tim and Rich Producer - Tim Recorded 11/05/2026 via Discord Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Lady Gaga, Doechii - RUNWAY (Official Music Video) Used without permission - it's just for fun!

Capital Creative Showcase brought Sacramento's creative scene together, and this episode captures the energy right from the floor. Frank sits down with four different creators working across video games and tabletop games, giving listeners a closer look at how indie teams build, test, balance, and refine their projects. The episode features Kim from Ghost Hunter Simulator, Sarah from Wizard Cleaning Simulator, Keoni from Seize Gilded Treasures, and Mike from Legends of the Arena. Each conversation highlights a different side of development, from player choice and cozy horror to small-team production, card balance, community building, character design, and why live playtesting matters so much for creators. Timestamps and Topics 00:00 Capital Creative Showcase recap and event overview 01:09 Interview: Kim on Ghost Hunter Simulator and player choice 15:17 Interview: Sarah on Wizard Cleaning Simulator and small-team indie development 24:59 Interview: Keoni on Seize Gilded Treasures, card balance, and community building 41:37 Interview: Mike on Legends of the Arena and building a Smash-inspired tabletop game 52:30 Final thoughts on CCS, playtesting, and Sacramento's creator community Key Takeaways Capital Creative Showcase gave local video game and tabletop developers a space to show their work, gather feedback, and connect directly with players. Ghost Hunter Simulator stands out by letting players decide whether ghosts are real, changing how they interpret evidence and approach the game. Wizard Cleaning Simulator started from a game jam idea and grew into a cozy magical cleaning game built by a small art-focused team. Seize Gilded Treasures blends trading card game mechanics with board movement, creating a strategy layer where positioning matters as much as card text. Legends of the Arena aims to capture the feel of a fast, competitive fighting game in a tabletop format built around reads, anticipation, and quick matches. Across all four interviews, playtesting comes through as one of the biggest tools for improving balance, clarity, pacing, and player experience. Memorable Quotes "If we wanted this game to exist, it had to be us." "Indie games get to be so much more experimental." "We joke that the three of us make one junior programmer." "The difference between this and a lot of other trading card games was the tabletop and the fact that we're able to move." "We lean really heavily into the fighting game idea of reading and anticipation." Call to Action Subscribe to Geek Freaks wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who loves indie games, tabletop games, or behind-the-scenes creator stories. Share your thoughts on social media using #GeekFreaksPodcast. Links and Resources GeekFreaksPodcast.com is the source of all news discussed on Geek Freaks. Featured in this episode: Ghost Hunter Simulator, Wizard Cleaning Simulator, Seize Gilded Treasures, and Legends of the Arena. Follow Us Twitter: @geekfreakspod Instagram: @geekfreakspodcast Threads: @geekfreakspodcast Facebook: The Geek Freaks Podcast Patreon: Geek Freaks Podcast Listener Questions Send in your questions, reactions, or future topic ideas for Geek Freaks. We want to hear what indie games, tabletop games, local creators, and conventions you think we should cover next. Geek Freaks, Capital Creative Showcase, Sacramento games, indie games, tabletop games, board games, video game developers, game design, Ghost Hunter Simulator, Wizard Cleaning Simulator, Seize Gilded Treasures, Legends of the Arena, geek culture, gaming podcast, creator interviews, Sacramento creators

Brendan talks about how games end, and recommends five games with compelling endings. Join us, won't you?Skull King (2013)Arkham Horror: The Card Game (2016)Monikers (2015)Escape! The Curse of the Temple (2012)A Study in Emerald (2013)Honorable MentionsRes Arcana (2019)The Adventurers: The Pyramid of Horus (2011)QE (2019)What games do you think have good endings? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Die Salamischeiben und ihre neuen, unerwarteten Verbündeten von der Bierschinkentruppe kehren für eine Lagebesprechung zurück zum Baumhaus. Dann aber tut sich etwas Gruseliges in Frau Bramftls Garten – und das ist noch lange nicht die seltsamste Wendung.Du hörst die Kerkerkumpels, das Pen & Paper Hörspiel. Die Geschichte, die du hörst, ist live improvisiert. Ob unseren Charakteren eine Aktion gelingt, entscheiden die Würfel!Intro/Outro:Sprecherin: Carolin SabathSound- & Musikquellen:"8bit Dungeon Level" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Neon Drive" by tabletopaudio.com"Sentient Eye" by tabletopaudio.com"Weirder Things" by tabletopaudio.com"Weirder Things 2" by tabletopaudio.com"Thieves' Guild" by tabletopaudio.comAll sounds from tabletopaudio.com are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).Mehr Infos zu unseren Aktionen und Werbepartnern findest du auf https://kerkerkumpels.de/links/aktionen/Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://art19.com/privacy. Die Datenschutzrichtlinien für Kalifornien sind unter https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info abrufbar.

The Breggin Hour with Dr. Peter & Ginger Breggin – Despite the fear factor being ramped up in the media, WHO epidemiologist Maria Van Kerkhove stated Wednesday that the Hantavirus outbreak is not the next COVID pandemic. I believe this provides deniability cover for WHO, while contributing to the public confusion about the threat of Hantavirus, which will drive public opinion toward...

This week's episode features STICKER/BALL, Drill Core, The Coma 3: Bloodlines, The Confinement, TerraTech Legion, Elementallis, and Plantera 2: Golden Acorn. Anyway and as always, thank you for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this here episode, and I hope you have a wonderful wonderful rest of your day. (And if you haven't already, or are a listener and not a watcher, please like, subscribe, hit the bell, and all that jazz; it may not seem like much, but it goes a long way in helping support the show and site in general. I would appreciate it greatly.)

The first of May's TWO full moons brings with it “Won't Stand Down,” Peter Gabriel's fifth track from his forthcoming oi album. Plus, the Tabletoppers congratulate Phil Collins on his upcoming induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, preview Anthony Phillips' piano album Gemini, and touch on the world of Thotch.

Brendan talks about three games he tried recently for the first time, and one game he dusted off. Join us, won't you?Light Speed: Arena (2025)Core Worlds (2011)Verdant (2022)Underwater Cities: Data Era (2025)What do you think of these games? What have you been playing lately? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Aster has begun to root, the automaton and it's controller continue their pursuit and Kidanah feels her world crack a little... honeysuckle tea anyone? In the ruins of an ancient tree Clodagh and Trepp find themselves nostalgic for home but fate, destiny and everything in between has other plans. One lump or two? Help our tales travel further: leave a review, drop a comment, or share the episode link on your socials. Tag us @d8dungeon so we can thank you properly. Join our ⁠Discord⁠ for more shenanigans! Are you following us on ⁠Twitch⁠? Check out our other shows!Cast Dungeon Master -⁠ Declan⁠ Clodagh Meadowmoon - Eilis Trep Kindly - ⁠Ben⁠ Aster - Daithí Rova - Jacob Wolf Lefton Kidana - Ashtyn Title Card Art by ⁠DaithiCDesign⁠ Theme Song 'Fight for Each Other' by ⁠Steven Tynan⁠ Vocals by ⁠Abe Soare⁠ Get in touch with us: ⁠d8dungeon@gmail.com⁠

On today's episode of the Squad Games Podcast, we are joined by Shane from Command Point for another Warhammer 40k Kill Team Hot Takes call-in show. We talk through the newest balance dataslate, whether Hierotek Circle is back, if climbing is actually fixed, and how the latest Tac Op changes affect the meta. The community calls in with takes on GW map design, Octarius vs. Volkus, Tau teams not being able to shoot twice, Exaction Squad being underrated, day-one patches, rosters, heavy weapons, and more. We also get into a bigger conversation about the state of the Kill Team community, whether the game is in a better place than people give it credit for, and why negativity around competitive play can sometimes drown out the fun. Join the Squad Games Discord to submit your own hot takes and be part of a future live call-in episode. Scorpion 3+save Shirts! Baby Shower Registry Try Out Squad Ops! Pick Up These Brushes from Highlander Hobbies Join the Squad-Games Discord Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join our Patreon and help us bring you guys more episodes! @squad_games_entertainment Other Socials and Stuff https://www.squad-games.net/ @Squad_Games_Entertainment @Wargaming_Studios @TableTopMayhem

Brendan shares the films he watched during March and April of 2026, and what he thought of them. Join us, won't you?An Honest LiarTrickerion: Legends of Illusion (2015)Unmatched: Houdini vs. The Genie (2022)Birds (workaround for Listers)ListersWingspan (2019)Project Hail MaryDaybreak (2023)The Search for Planet X (2020)The Naked GunDeception: Murder in Hong Kong (2014)Poetry for Neanderthals (2020)Empire RecordsEmpire Records (themestorm)Red, White & Royal BlueFog of Love (2017)Road HouseFree With Ads podcast “Road House”Vengeance (2018)What films did you watch in March and April of 2026? Share your viewing and game recommendations over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

CMON apparently has enough money for NFTs, we get convinced to give Brass: Pittsburgh a try, and Philip finds his new favorite barbarian options in D&D! Also, I review Monster Vault 2 from Kobold Press for their Tales of the Valiant RPG, and we've got some answers in our Ask a Dirtbag GM segment!

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On this episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon discuss the differences and similarities of Warhammer and Magic the Gathering in the hobby.Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplasticSupport the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plasticFollow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjonFollow Scott: https://www.youtube.com/miniacJoin the FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/395664561386239/Listen to the audio versons: http://www.trappedunderplastic.com/On patreon, we offer our patron's the ability to submit topics for us to discuss during a podcast, you get an extended version of the podcast, and you can submit miniatures for us to critique during an episode!TUP PartnersSteamforged Games:https://steamforged.com/The Army Painter:https://thearmypainter.com/Red Grass Games:redgrasscreative.comCorvus Belli:https://corvusbelli.com/en/Game Envy:https://gameenvy.net/Monument Hobbies:https://monhob.com/TUPIwata:https://www.iwata-airbrush.com/Relevant LinksProject Farm Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@ProjectFarmMagic Missile Minis Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@magicmissileminis9723Patreon Mini Pick - Matt F:https://imgur.com/a/theist-priest-resin-beast-pkmzwsP00:00 Start00:56 Preamble Ramble26:44 TUP Partners (Part One)28:41 Hobby Update45:45 Patreon Mini Critique52:21 TUP Partners (Part Two)53:58 Topic DiscussionSupport the showSupport the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplasticSupport the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plasticFollow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjonFollow Scott: https://www.youtube.com/miniacJoin the FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/395664561386239/Listen to the audio versions: http://www.trappedunderplastic.com/

So, on Monday, Ripples in the Sand begins! And because the game starts at level 6 with a number of characters who don't have access to artifacts, we're going to be designing artifacts for Honest Harvey the Graverobber, Eka the Tortollan Historian, and the field medic Silas van Polk of the IVth Legion. Join us as we weed through the specifics of Pathfinder 2e rules and try and make interesting, unique little items for all three! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Want to watch these episodes live? Check us out at https://www.youtube.com/@somederpsplaygames or twitch.tv/somederpsplaygames Check out the podcast on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/somederpstalkaboutgames Want to tell us something? Email us at podcast@somederpsplaygames.com Like our Facebook page too! www.facebook.com/SomeDerpsPlayGames/ We have a Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/somederpsplaygames Rate us on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/some-derps-talk-about-games/id1048899720 Follow us on Twitter! SDPG: twitter.com/somederps Buddy: twitter.com/thatbuddysola Mango: twitter.com/theonetruemango Intro and Outro courtesy of twitter.com/VinceRolin

Brendan examines the games that came out between 2001 and 2004 (inclusive), and shares his view of which games are best. Join us, won't you?Top 5 games from 2001-2004Betrayal at House on the Hill (2004)Ticket to Ride (2004)The Downfall of Pompeii (2004)Coloretto (2003)Alhambra (2003)Best Game whose revised version is great: A Game of Thrones (2003)Best Game I don't like that much: Power Grid (2004)Best Game I haven't played much: Puerto Rico (2002)Best Game with a BORING theme: Ingenious (2004)Best Stabby game: Lifeboat (2002)Previous Look Back episodesWhat are your favorite games from 2001-2004? Which ones should I seek out to try? Share your thoughts over on Boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

We're keeping it simple, answering a question from someone who's looking for some super simple board game suggestions. In addition to easy game recommendations, we will be sharing what we've been playing lately, including our first play of Pizza Roles, more thoughts on Sanctuary, and more. We wrap up with reviews of the rather simple Massive-Verse Fighting Card Game Starter Pack, and deep dive the Sagrada Remastered Edition to let you know what's changed in this new second edition of the classic dice drafting game. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 299 was recorded on April 29th, 2026. We usually try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/299 Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:15) Checking In (00:02:35) Announcements (00:04:13) Ask the Bellhop (00:39:19) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:04:11) The Game Room - The Massive-Verse Fighting Card Game Starter Pack Pick up the Massive-Verse Starter Pack for $5: https://store.solisgamestudio.com/products/the-massive-verse-starter-pack?ref=tabletopbellhop Check out the Full Massive-Verse Line: https://store.solisgamestudio.com/collections/massive-verse?ref=tabletopbellhop Shop other Solis Game Studios games: https://store.solisgamestudio.com/?ref=tabletopbellhop (01:20:02) The Game Room - Sagrada Remastered Pick up Sagrada Remastered on Amazon: https://amzn.to/425OmJC Pick up Sagrada Panorama on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4w3MFKh Check out the Floodgate Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4n2TlnY (01:33:49) End of Shift Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

This week's episode features Gambonanza, Survivor Mercs, Dread Delusion, Tiny Bookshop, Skautfold: Moonless Knight, GluMe, Ninjora Echoes, and Above Snakes. Anyway and as always, thank you for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this here episode, and I hope you have a wonderful wonderful rest of your day. (And if you haven't already, or are a listener and not a watcher, please like, subscribe, hit the bell, and all that jazz; it may not seem like much, but it goes a long way in helping support the show and site in general. I would appreciate it greatly.)

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Guilders-Ford Radio, a Necromunda podcast broadcasting from the East Gate Docks of Hive Primus (via Guildford Games Club, Surrey, UK).In Episode 42 of Guilders-Ford Radio, the team discuss the new Necromunda Apocrypha ‘Wheels of Fury', which introduced custom racers and hazard-filled tracks into the Underhive.Great minds seemingly think alike as we also hear about the long genesis of Leigh's Death Race 3000 ruleset, as well as the imminent arrival of his Space Dock L7N campaign beta, introducing void-based battles to Necromunda!As usual, Team GFR round out the episode with their hobby roundup, including Dixie and Rosco's recent trip to Salute, and the latest developments from  Nick Howers' Perpetual Campaign at Guildford Games Club.We'd like to take the opportunity to thank all our listeners who have chosen to support us on Patreon & Buzzsprout - your contributions help us make a better show!• Flow • Denny Wright • Stefan Sahlin  • Matt Miler  • Matti Puh  • Nick McVett  •Warhammer in the Dark  •From_Somewhere • Alfonso  • The Traitor • Johnny DeVille • Stephan B • Jeff Nelson • Lankydiceroller • Morskul • Beau  • Justin Clark • Dr.Toe • Mikael Livas • Josh Reynolds • StandStab • ChestDrain • Scott Spieker • Tucker Steel • Shaughn • Stewart Young • Goatincoat  • Jason • Joseph Serrani • Billy  • Phil • Stephen Griffiths  • Søren D • Spruewhisperer • Kevin Fowler • Scott Spieker • Andy Tabor  • TheMichaelNimmo • Tucker Steel  • Dave Shearman  • Shaughn  • Stewart Young •Damien Davis • Wayne Jeffrey   •  Frawgenstein • Matthey Mulcahy   • William Payne •Thomas Laycock • Stephen Livingston • Tyler Anderson • McGobbo • Jed Tearle • Gene Archibald • James Marsden • John Haynes • Ryan Taylor • Yuki van Elzelingen  • Dick Linehan • Rhinoxrifter • Shawn Hall  • Eric McKenzie  • Paul Shaw  • Jenifer • Drew Williams  • Greg Miller • Andy Farrell  • Nate Combrink •  Don Johnson • Michael Yule • Joe Roberts • TheRedWolf • Lukasz Jainski • Aaron Vissers • One Punch Orlock (Tom) • Matt Price • ShnubutsSupport the showHelp us make better content, and download free community resources!www.patreon.com/guildersfordradioAny comments, questions or corrections? We'd love to hear from you! Join the Guilders-Ford Radio community over at;https://linktr.ee/guildersfordradiowww.instagram.com/guildersfordradiowww.facebook.com/guildersfordradioGuildersFordRadio@Gmail.com** Musical Attribution - Socket Rocker by (Freesound - BaDoink) **

Brendan shares his gameplay stats and experiences from April of 2026, and his plans for May. Join us, won't you?Top of the Stack, April 2026New Game – Light Speed Arena✓Top 50 game – Lost Ruins of ArnakOld Game New to Collection – RootOne More – Core Worlds✓Shelf of OpportunityMy Top 50Top of the Stack, May 2026New Game – AhoyTop 50 game – Lost Ruins of ArnakOld Game New to Collection – TeotihuacanOne More – Level 7 EscapeWhat did you play in April? Share your plays and your plans in our boardgamegeek guild #3269!

When overdose cases suddenly spike, every second counts. In this episode, Jessica Pough, director of overdose preparedness and response at ASTHO, talks about a new tool designed to help communities prepare before crisis hits.  The “Overdose Spike Preparedness Exercise: Tabletop in a Box” gives state and local agencies a structured, customizable way to simulate real-world overdose surge scenarios. From identifying spikes and coordinating across partners to making high-stakes decisions with limited information, the exercise helps teams practice what it takes to respond effectively.Overdose Spike Preparedness Exercise Tabletop in a Box | ASTHOASTHO Policy Institute Lunch & Learn Series: Modernizing and Strengthening Data For STI PreventionSubscribe | ASTHO

The reunited crew weighs the many threats looming over Keldora.Support the show  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals  Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD  Shop: https://mortalsandportalsshop.bigcartel.com/  Wiki: https://mortalsandportals.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Page  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals  Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/  Email: mortalsandportals@gmail.com

A lot of times as a GM, we can be tempted to say no to a player. Why not say yes instead? Not only is this embracing the “yes, and” philosophy of improvisation, but it will lead to more fun for the players and for us too. I also discuss leveling in Daggerheart compared with other games I've played. There is no such thing as xp in Daggerheart. How does this impact leveling? I compare 1st level Daggerheart characters with beginning characters in games like D&D, Pathfinder, Cypher System, and World of Darkness.Play Daggerheart with Me on Start Playing Games.Sign up for my newsletter.Subscribe via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.Check out my sci-fi novel, Critical Balance.Have you read Critical Balance? Please leave a review on Amazon.Follow me on Bluesky.Join my Discord server.Email me.Check out my YouTube channel.Join my Book Club, now on Discord.Check Out my OTHER PODCAST - Lex Out LoudCall the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391).

Brendan shares his thoughts on three games he tried for the first time recently. Join us, won't you?Gnome Hollow (2024)Horrified: Greek Monsters (2023)Horrified (2019)Horrified: American Monsters (2021)Horrified: World of Monsters (2024)Awkward Guests 2: The Berwick Cases (2023)Clue (1949)Awkward Guests: The Walton Case (2016)Seasons (2012)Res Arcana (2019)What games have you been playing lately? What do you think of this episode's games? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in our guild, #3269.

Brendan talks a bit about Earth Day and games that reflect on the topics related to it.Environmental ActivismEndeavor: Deep Sea (2024)Endangered (2020)Daybreak (2023)Animals and NatureWingspan (2019)Wild: Serengeti (2022)Cascadia (2021)Undergrove (2024)Earth (2023)Environmental BalanceHarmonies (2024)CO2: Second Chance (aka CO₂: Second Chance) (2018)20th Century (2010)What games would you add to the discussion of Earth Day? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

In addition to answering a question about a pretty common game night problem we will be sharing first thoughts on 3 Witches, Cats Vs Cucumbers, Flora Funga and more. We've also got two reviews, of Whoa There Cowboy from grandpa Beck's games, and a gateway economic game no one should be scared of, Stalk Exchange from The Op. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 298 was recorded on April 22nd, 2026. We usually try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/298 Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:00) CHECK-IN (00:02:19) Ask the Bellhop Send your questions to questions@tabletopbellhop.com (00:33:55) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:10:04) The Game Room - Whoa There Cowboy (01:23:13) The Game Room - Stalk Exchange (01:36:49) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

This week's episode features Replaced, Tides of Tomorrow, Basketball Classics, Devil Jam, Pengilo, CloverPit: Unholy Fusion, and Before Exit: Gas Station - Daylight DLC. Anyway and as always, thank you for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this here episode, and I hope you have a wonderful wonderful rest of your day. (And if you haven't already, or are a listener and not a watcher, please like, subscribe, hit the bell, and all that jazz; it may not seem like much, but it goes a long way in helping support the show and site in general. I would appreciate it greatly.)

On this week's episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Bill Brady, a seasoned food photographer and tabletop director who shoots food, beverage, and cannabis. Bill has spent more than 25 years photographing food for restaurants, brands, and publications. He grew up in an Italian American culinary household as well as a well known Tribeca establishment, an upbringing that deeply shaped his relationship with food and hospitality. Over the years, his work has included clients such as Nestlé, Walmart, and Boar's Head. In addition to his commercial work, Bill teaches photography on college campuses, lectures widely, and hosts live broadcast sessions on food photography for renowned B&H Photo in New York City. Bill also recently launched a new food photography course—a short, practical, no-nonsense approach designed specifically to help chefs transform their food photos using nothing more than their own smartphones.For more information on our guest:Food Photography and Videobillbradyphotography.comCaryn Antoniniwww.cultivatedbycaryn.com@carynantonini@cultivatedbycarynshow###Get great recipes from Caryn at https://carynantonini.com/recipes/

Today I discuss GM pitfalls to avoid in Daggerheart and other RPGs. We also play a little game of finding a way to use any attribute for a task. Even with something obvious, like crossing an icy bridge—that would obviously use agility, you can make a good argument for using any of the six attributes. I give some tips on how to prepare for more improvisational gaming sessions, and how to plan story beats without railroading the players. I talk about how the Hope and Fear system is an excellent pacing mechanic. Finally, I show how you can also use Fear to make an encounter as easy or difficult as you want, and it always feels above board and fair to the players, no matter how well or how badly things are going for their characters.Play Daggerheart with Me on Start Playing Games.Sign up for my newsletter.Subscribe via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.Check out my sci-fi novel, Critical Balance.Have you read Critical Balance? Please leave a review on Amazon.Follow me on Bluesky.Join my Discord server.Email me.Check out my YouTube channel.Join my Book Club, now on Discord.Check Out my OTHER PODCAST - Lex Out LoudCall the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391).

On this week's episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon are back from Adepticon as changed hobbyists! Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplasticSupport the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plasticFollow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjonFollow Scott: https://www.youtube.com/miniacJoin the FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/395664561386239/Listen to the audio versons: http://www.trappedunderplastic.com/On patreon, we offer our patron's the ability to submit topics for us to discuss during a podcast, you get an extended version of the podcast, and you can submit miniatures for us to critique during an episode!TUP PartnersSteamforged Games:https://steamforged.com/The Army Painter:https://thearmypainter.com/Red Grass Games:redgrasscreative.comCorvus Belli:https://corvusbelli.com/en/Game Envy:https://gameenvy.net/Monument Hobbies:https://monhob.com/TUPIwata:https://www.iwata-airbrush.com/Relevant LinksPatreon Mini - Nathan Dunn:https://www.instagram.com/p/DF83oPpxcWn/?igsh=MXZvZGsxeGpvdGRzYg%3D%3D&img_index=6Fireball the Gazebo Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@fireballthegazebo00:00 Start01:21 Preamble Ramble27:14 TUP Partners (Part One)29:08 Hobby Update57:20 Patreon Mini Critique01:03:02 TUP Partners (Part Two)01:05:52 Main TopicSupport the showSupport the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplasticSupport the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plasticFollow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjonFollow Scott: https://www.youtube.com/miniacJoin the FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/395664561386239/Listen to the audio versions: http://www.trappedunderplastic.com/

This week's episode features Ereban: Shadow Legacy, Order 13, Manairons, Don't Mess With Bober, Manafinder, The Coin Game, and the Ready or Not "Boiling Point" DLC. Anyway and as always, thank you for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this here episode, and I hope you have a wonderful wonderful rest of your day. (And if you haven't already, or are a listener and not a watcher, please like, subscribe, hit the bell, and all that jazz; it may not seem like much, but it goes a long way in helping support the show and site in general. I would appreciate it greatly.)