Tabletop Submarine

Join us as we dive into the highlights and behind-the-scenes moments from Origins 2026, featuring insights from media creators, designers, and attendees. Discover the latest game releases, convention hacks, and memorable experiences from this year's event. Join us as we explore the latest in board game design, industry surprises, and upcoming releases with industry insiders Ryan and Zazu. Discover...

The American Revolution was not won by white men on horses. It was won by the witches, werewolves, and necromancers history has tried to forget. Join the Revolution in this roleplaying game of supernatural horror set in the American Revolution. Join us as Matt from Wet Ink Games talks about their latest project!

THANK YOU FOR FOUR YEARS OF STORIES. Josh gives you an update on the future of the Submarine!

Breeze Grigas joins us on the Submarine!! BostonFIG is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that celebrates independent game development in New England, across the United States, and around the globe. Our goal is to create an inclusive environment for everybody who enjoys and appreciates games in any shape or form. The organization seeks to support and showcase the efforts of independent game devel...

Join us as we chat with game designer Skippy Brown about his space-themed game Lunar Rush, upcoming projects like Kaiju Raising Havoc, and insights into game design, space concepts, and the joy of introducing games to new audiences.

Welcome to the Tabletop Submarine Podcast! In today’s episode, we dive deep into the world of board game design with Ashwin Kamath, a talented game designer known for his innovative approach. If you've ever wondered how to create engaging board games that resonate with players, you’re in the right place. Ashwin shares his experiences from the vibrant Seattle gaming scene and discusses his latest p...

In this engaging conversation, we welcome Ryan Gutowski from One Board Family to discuss the importance of family in board gaming, the evolution of content creation in the gaming community, and out recent gaming experiences. We share memorable moments from conventions and provide valuable advice for aspiring content creators. All this and more on today's episode!

Rock the stage and Rule the Strip! In Hair Band , you're an upstart 80’s glam metal band vying for Hollywood’s next record deal. But to get it, you'll need to convince the label you're the next big thing - get awesome, get fans, perfect your show, and complete your demo to sign on the dotted line. Each round, you’ll place your dice-as-rockers around Hollywood to write, rehearse, promote, gig, and...

Join us as we explore the ins and outs of GAMA Expo with Kristen Mott, a talented game designer with some awesome new games on the horizon. Discover who should attend, what opportunities await, and how to make the most of this vibrant industry event.

In this episode of the Torpedo, Josh, Andrew, Daryl Andrews, and Adrian Adamescu discuss the new edition of the board game Sagrada, its origins, design process, and the journey to publication. They explore the enhancements made in the new edition, including accessibility improvements and new art, as well as the thematic inspiration drawn from the Sagrada Familia. The designers share their experien...

Sorry in advance for some of the audio! We had to scrub really hard with Josh's mic but weren't able to get it all. We hope you still enjoy!   In this episode, Josh and Andrew discuss their experiences at Tantrum Con, a favorite tabletop gaming convention. They share insights on the well-organized event, their roles as VIP guests, and the fun activities they participated in, including a music bing...

Sorry for the intro and outro! I need to recover the files for them. (Josh) Be sure to check your skis at the front desk! From acclaimed designer Peter McPherson (Tiny Towns, Fit To Print) comes Lodge, a spatial puzzle game set in the beautiful Swiss Alps. Draft room tiles from a sliding display and place them on matching floors to attract guests to your lodge. Gain bonus points for placing those...

Friend of the show, and designer of Twisted Trumpets from Play to Z games joins us on the Submarine! Matt and Andrew have been in the same design circles for a long time with Josh being a playtest for both of their games. With his first ever game being released we learn the story of how this came to be at one of our favorite show's of the year, TantrumCon! All this and more on today's episode.

Paul Saloman, designer and podcaster joins us on the submarine! We talk about all sorts of great things including what really constitutes a game and why we should be talking more about dexterity games. All this and more on today's episode!

Josh and Andrew take time to say thanks to all the listeners. Then Josh gives an update on why the uploads have been so sporadic recently. 

Part 2 of our Board Game Rundown Episode!

Actress, Producer, Dungeon Master, and tabletop celebrity Anjali Bhimani joins us on the Submarine in a special episode dedicated to The Puppy Roll. By the time this has posted the livestream would have been done but you can still donate and enjoy today!  T he Puppy Roll is a one-of-a-kind charity Dungeons & Dragons livestream where celebrity players bring their dogs to life as adventurers. Cr...

Support Wizard Community College! Wizard Community College is a card game with role-playing elements for 3-8 players that can be set up and taught in under 2 minutes. Play as student wizards who are trying to work together to solve their college problems by casting spells they have little control over. Players will take turns casting spells based on the spell cards in front of them by saying what...

Mike, Bob, and (regretfully) Tim from the Board Game Rundown join us on the Submarine! These guys are some of our favorite people in the hobby and we are thrilled to talk all sorts of games with them and hear their stories. In this multi part episode we hear Mike story about virality and how a simple social media challenged changed his perspective on board gaming. All this and more on today's show...

Join us on the Tabletop Submarine podcast as we dive into the thrilling world of competitive board gaming with our special guest, Banzainator. Discover the excitement of the World Series of Board Gaming, where strategy meets passion, and hear firsthand stories of triumph and camaraderie. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a casual gamer, this episode offers insights into the vibrant community...

Kirsten Lunde, designer of Ovation , joins us on the Submarine! Kirsten is an American designer from New Zealand! In this podcast she shares some insights about the New Zealand gaming scene and what makes her home so great. We also talk about how the decisions she makes while she is playing games influence her in designing her own games. Plus we talk Wine Cellar, Dead of Winter, and so much more o...

Kyle Sussenbach joins us on the Periscope! You have come to the Rooted Soul, the massive tree that stands on the border of the Anwyn Valley, in response to a crisis. For years a poisonous fog has filled the Valley. Soon it will expand and swallow up the rest of the land. Some of you have a nearby hamlet or village you call home. Some of you have heard that there are great and ancient secrets hidde...

We are celebrating 100 episodes of Tabletop Submarine! Thank you Voyagers.    We are joined by our friend Jon Weaver of Gameweaver Games to talk about Echoes of the Sundering that is live on Kickstarter now!

Josh and Andrew are both currently running Kickstarter campaigns. Andrews game is currently funded and if you are looking for some awesome Trick Taking games please go check it out Josh's game Beach Day is still a little bit off. So he is asking for help from the Voyagers. Please go and back Beach Day now!

Tabletop swiss army knife JT Smith joins the Submarine! JT is most famously the creator of The Game Crafter, a US based print on demand service, but he has done a ton more that he shares about as well on the show. We talk tariffs for a little bit but also do a High School award show for board games! All this and more on today's episode.