Brainwaves Special Edition - Tabletop Scotland 2024 Interviews

Brainwaves Special Edition - Tabletop Scotland 2024 Interviews

Author: The Giant Brain October 28, 2024 Duration: 30:11

In this special edition of Brainwaves we present the interviews that we carried out at Tabletop Scotland 2024. Thanks so much to everyone who spoke to us. 

 

People and Organisations

 

Tanya Floaker

Edinburgh Indie Gamers

Hive Mind Games

Village on Stilts 

Hall or Nothing

Kayla Dice - Rat Wave Game House

Laurie O’Connell

Phil Harris

 

Games mentioned

 

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Dead Air

Be Seeing You 

Connection Machine

Solstice

The great Martian tripod race

Wise Women 

Conspiracy & Reality 

Outliers

Signal to Noise

Numbers Station 

Stealing the Throne

The Gardener is Dead 

Hopes and Dreams of the Orbital Bound 

What’s so daring about sky pirates

Duskbringers

Runesword

Colostle 

Sandwich Master

Brother Why?

At your Peril

Wretched and Alone

 

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Every week, the trio from Brainwaves-Board Game and Tabletop News Show-Iain, Jamie, and Oliver-gathers to sift through the bustling world of hobby games. This isn't just a recap of headlines; it's a conversational deep dive where news about upcoming releases, industry shifts, and crowdfunding phenomena gets unpacked with the insight of seasoned enthusiasts. The Giant Brain's hosts blend their distinct perspectives, often debating the merits of a new design or pondering the implications of a major publisher's announcement, making each episode feel like you're listening in on a lively chat among well-informed friends. You'll hear specific details on games hitting the market, from expansive strategy titles to clever card games, along with thoughtful commentary on the wider tabletop culture. Tuning into this podcast means getting a curated, digestible, and genuinely engaging update on everything happening beyond the box lid, delivered with a mix of expertise and palpable excitement for the hobby. It's the perfect audio companion for your commute or game night prep, ensuring you're always in the loop.
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