Tabletop Games Blog - board game reviews and discussions with a personal touch

Tabletop Games Blog - board game reviews and discussions with a personal touch

Author: Tabletop Games Blog Language: English Episodes: 100
Dive into the world of modern board gaming with the Tabletop Games Blog-board game reviews and discussions with a personal touch. This isn't a formal critique from afar; it's a conversation at the table. Each episode unpacks a specific game, whether it's a brain-burning strategy title, a clever indie gem, or a chaotic party favourite that gets everyone laughing. The discussion goes beyond simple rules explanations to consider how a game feels to play, the artistry of its components and table presence, and the unique experiences it creates around the table. Since starting in 2018, the podcast has built a library covering everything from dexterity challenges and card games to expansive hobby board games, always with an accessible, personal perspective. The focus is on genuine insight over a rigid schedule, so from 2025 onwards, episodes arrive when they're fully ready, ensuring every review and thought piece is thoughtful and complete. It’s crafted for players of all types, from those just discovering modern games to seasoned enthusiasts looking for their next favourite. You'll find honest reflections on gameplay and design, making this podcast a reliable companion for deciding what to bring to your next game night.
Episodes
Duck & Cover (Saturday Review) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:35
You just wanted to take a quiet and relaxing bath, but your plastic companions had other ideas. Instead of peacefully bobbing on the water, they turned into mad mallards. Water started to splash everywhere. Argh! You had…
Booted! (Saturday Review) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:57
The goal is super simple. Get all of your four pawns from one end of the nine-by-nine grid to the other. It seems like a long way and as your opponent has the same goal, you need to be clever and outmanoeuvre them. Choos…
UK Games Expo 2025 (Saturday Review) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:03
The first time I covered this massive board game event was back in 2018. It was well-established at the Birmingham NEC by then, sprawling across halls 1, 2, 3 and 3A. During the COVID pandemic in 2021 and 2022, I skipped…
Crimson Keep (Saturday Review) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:10
On a remote island in the middle of the Boiling Sea, two factions build their fortresses, facing each other at opposite ends of the battlefield. They suppress their enemy while searching for two ancient crystals which pr…
Molly House (Saturday Review) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:54
Georgian England saw London quickly growing into one of the largest cities in Europe. As the city grew, coffee houses equally gained importance in society. For a mere penny, customers could purchase a cup of coffee and g…
UK Games Expo 2025 - looking ahead (Topic Discussion) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:38
I don't know how many times I have now attended, but during my first visit, I was walking the halls hoping to speak to publishers about my blog and praying that I might get a review copy or two. I attended for a single d…
Ofrenda (Saturday Review) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:06
It is time for the Day of the Dead, the Día de los Muertos. It is also time to prepare our altar of family portraits with beautiful marigolds and candles to remember those who have passed away. Soon, we will make offerin…
Star Wars Villainous: Power of the Dark Side (Saturday Review) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:15
Deep within the ruins of an ancient Sith temple, Kylo Ren stood with his unstable blade crackling, caught between admiration and resentment, as Darth Vader emerged, his presence suffocating, the air itself recoiling. The…
Hickory Dickory (Saturday Review) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:35
Welcome to the Royal Scavenger Hunt of Tockton Clock. You are cordially invited. It is time to gather your team. Hop onto the big hand and journey around the clock face, pushing other mice off in the process. Don't waste…
Disney Villainous: The Worst Takes it All (Saturday Review) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:02
Six scoundrels had gathered: Captain Hook was plotting his revenge, Jafar envisioned ruling unopposed, Maleficent smiled at the thought of thorns engulfing the kingdom, Prince John was devising new taxes to fill his coff…