Bradley P. Thomas
CheckPoint Gaming
CheckPoint Gaming is your go-to podcast for learning how to play board games, card games, and tabletop systems. Instead of giving quick overviews, we take a deep dive into the rules—consolidating, organizing, and explaining them in a way that’s easy for new players to grasp and useful for experienced gamers who want a clear rules refresher. Whether you’re learning Mahjong, Gaslands, or classics like Chess and Ticket to Ride, you’ll find everything you need to play with confidence.
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Episodes
Spades 07.07.2026 7:37
With Spades, it’s a trick-taking game, is part of the Whist family, and spades constitute the trump suit. In order for a player to win the game, they need to be the first to reach the agreed upon number of points which is done by the players announcing and completing contracts. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent – Elev...
Eldritch Horror: Episode 5 - Optional Rules and Campaign Mode 30.06.2026 7:47
With this episode, it addresses the optional rules and campaign mode for the game Eldritch Horror. So it has elements that can be added to base play as well as how to go about engaging in extended play for those who wish to do so. With that said, we hope you enjoy this episode and of course, happy gaming. Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Ta...
Eldritch Horror: Episode 4 - Incorporating the Expansions 16.06.2026 17:26
With this episode, it goes over how to incorporate the 8 officially published expansions to the game Eldritch Horror as of the writing of this episode and consists of the Cities In Ruin, The Dreamlands, Forsaken Lore, Masks of Nyarlathotep, the Mountains of Madness, Signs of Carcosa, Strange Remnants, and Under the Pyramids. With that said, we hope you enjoy this episode and of course, happy gamin...
Eldritch Horror: Episode 3 - Playing the Game 02.06.2026 34:25
With this episode, it addresses how to go about playing the game Eldritch Horror. With that said, we hope you enjoy this episode and of course, happy gaming. Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Taylor Editor - Bradley P. Thomas https://linktr.ee/Check_Point_Gaming Copyright Disclaimer: Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright...
Eldritch Horror: Episode 2 - Setup and Basic Mechanics 19.05.2026 21:00
With this episode, it addresses the means of setting up the game to play Eldritch Horror as well as the basic mechanics of the game. With that said, we hope you enjoy this episode and of course, happy gaming. Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Taylor Editor - Bradley P. Thomas https://linktr.ee/Check_Point_Gaming Copyright Disclaimer: Copyr...
Eldritch Horror: Episode 1 - Game Overview and Objective 05.05.2026 10:48
With this episode, it is the first in our five-part series on how to go about playing Eldritch Horror. With Eldritch Horror, it is an H.P. Lovecraft inspired boardgame published by Fantasy Flight Games where the players travel the world in an attempt to prevent the cosmic horrors from destroying humanity. In this episode, we go over the game as a whole as well as what the game objects are. With th...
Stadium: A Sports Odyssey Lore Primer 21.04.2026 9:56
With this episode, it goes over the primer lore for Stadium: A Sports Odyssey as obtained from the 1.0 rulebook, the Vixens expansion box, the Stadium website, Stadium's Patreon account, and direct connection with the games creator Dee. As official lore gets released, we'll be providing additional episodes going over said lore. With that said, we hope you enjoy this episode and of course,...
Blackjack: Episode 4 – Tournaments 24.02.2026 15:29
With this episode, it addresses how to go about engaging in tournament play for blackjack. This includes, but not limited to, the entry conditions, tournament progression, and win conditions. So basically, it just addresses what to expect as a participant during a tournament. With that said, we hope you enjoy this episode and of course, happy gaming. Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer...
Blackjack: Episode 3 – Variants 10.02.2026 6:06
With this episode, it addresses a few variants that we came across for the game of blackjack and includes specialty hands that can be made along with unique side bets the players are able to make. With that said, if you know any additional variants to blackjack, we’re interested in hearing them. If we get enough suggestions, along with an accompanying ruleset for said variants, we may do a follo...
Blackjack: Episode 2 – Irregularities 27.01.2026 7:11
With this episode, it addresses irregularities that can occur during a hand of blackjack. Besides addressing the matter, it addresses how to go about dealing with said irregularities. With that said, we hope you enjoy this episode and of course, happy gaming. Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Taylor Editor - Bradley P. Thomas https://linkt...
Blackjack: Episode 1 – The Basics 13.01.2026 16:00
With this episode, it is the first in our four-part series on how to go about playing blackjack. In this episode, we go over the basic mechanics of the game which includes how to obtain cards, betting, splitting hands, and how to win the game. With that said, we hope you enjoy this episode and of course, happy gaming. Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent –...
Dune: Imperium –Episode 9: Bloodlines Solo, 2-Player, and 6-Player Variants 30.12.2025 9:12
With this episode, it goes how to incorporate Bloodlines into a solo, two-player, and six-player game of Dune: Imperium. So instead of playing with three to five players, which is recommended, one, two, and six players are able to engage in gameplay although with some needed variants. With the one- and two-player versions of the game, additional House Hagal cards are added and take-on the role of...
Dune: Imperium –Episode 8: Bloodlines Tech Module 16.12.2025 5:44
With this episode, it goes over the mini-expansion known as the Tech Module which allows players to incorporate the tech tiles mechanics without having to rely upon the rules and mechanics collected with that of the Rise of Ix expansion. This allows the mechanics surrounding tech tiles to be played without any of the other game elements that are connected with the Rise of Ix. And since it comes wi...
Dune: Imperium –Episode 7: Bloodlines Base Play 02.12.2025 9:24
With this episode, it is the initial episode on our series pertaining to that of Dune: Imperium – Bloodlines. It goes over the base play mechanics for Bloodlines as well as how to incorporate its elements into both the base game and Uprising. So with that said, we hope you enjoy this series. Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Taylor Editor -...
Cribbage: Episode 2 - Variants 18.11.2025 8:15
With this episode, it goes over a few variants that exist for the game of cribbage. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Taylor Editor - Bradley P. Thomas https://linktr.ee/Check_Point_Gaming Copyright Disclaimer: Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair...
Cribbage: Episode 1 - Basic Play 04.11.2025 15:04
With this episode, it goes over the basics of cribbage which includes the components, the basic mechanics of the game, and scoring. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Taylor Editor - Bradley P. Thomas https://linktr.ee/Check_Point_Gaming Copyright Disclaimer: Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the...
RummiKub 21.10.2025 9:51
With this episode, we will be going over the game RummiKub which is a tile based version of Gin Rummy. It goes over the basics of the game, tile arrangement, and scoring. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Taylor Editor - Bradley P. Thomas https://linktr.ee/Check_Point_Gaming Ghost and Campfire Stories...
Canasta: Episode – 3: Variants 07.10.2025 8:14
With this episode, it goes over the variants that exist for canasta which includes different numbers of players as well as different game mechanics one can engage in. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Taylor Editor - Bradley P. Thomas https://linktr.ee/Check_Point_Gaming Copyright Disclaimer: Copy...
Canasta: Episode – 2: Scoring 23.09.2025 7:10
With this episode, it goes over the means by which the players engage in scoring as well as the score objective for a given game. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Taylor Editor - Bradley P. Thomas https://linktr.ee/Check_Point_Gaming Copyright Disclaimer: Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of t...
Canasta: Episode – 1: The Basics 09.09.2025 21:39
With this episode, it goes over the basics of canasta which includes team formation, game mechanics, and the nature surrounding melds. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Taylor Editor - Bradley P. Thomas https://linktr.ee/Check_Point_Gaming Copyright Disclaimer: Copyright Disclaimer under section 1...
Bridge: Episode – 4: Variants 26.08.2025 13:34
With this episode, it goes over some variants to bridge so that people can engage in alternate means of playing the game. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Taylor Editor - Bradley P. Thomas https://linktr.ee/Check_Point_Gaming Copyright Disclaimer: Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Cop...
Bridge: Episode – 3: Irregularities 12.08.2025 14:06
With this episode, we will be going over irregularities that have the possibility of occurring in bridge as well as how to deal with them. This can be done by either referring to the officially published rules or the players discussing the matter amongst themselves in order to find a satisfactory solution. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Brad...
Bridge: Episode – 2: Bidding and Scoring 29.07.2025 13:56
With this episode, we’ll be going over the bidding process for bridge as well as scoring the game. With the bidding process, it centers upon a team establishing a contract followed by and trying to complete it. With scoring, it is typically to that of an agreed upon value that is established beforehand. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradle...
Bridge: Episode – 1: Game Play 15.07.2025 24:14
With this episode, we’ll be going over gameplay for bridge. This includes team formation, the dealing process, and general gameplay mechanics. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Taylor Editor - Bradley P. Thomas https://linktr.ee/Check_Point_Gaming Copyright Disclaimer: Copyright Disclaimer under se...
Mancala: Episode 8 - Kalah 01.07.2025 4:51
With this episode, it goes over Kalah. It originates from the United States although it was initially pitched as being Sumerian in origin with a board design that consists of a two-by-six grid, it uses forty-eight seeds, and its objective is to claim all of the pieces that are found in front of the opposing player. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer -...
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