Bradley P. Thomas

CheckPoint Gaming

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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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Bradley P. Thomas

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Leisure

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Euchre 24.05.2023

With this episode, it goes over how to play the game of euchre.  It will take you over the basics of how to play the game followed by touching upon a number of variants that are available.  So with that said, we hope you enjoy. ⁠https://www.patreon.com/checkpointgaming⁠⁠ Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent - Bradley P. Thomas Editor - Bradley P. Thomas Copy...

Sudoku 17.05.2023

With this episode, it goes over how to play the game of sudoku.  It will take you over the basics of how to play the game followed by touching upon a number of variants that are available.  So with that said, we hope you enjoy. ⁠https://www.patreon.com/checkpointgaming⁠⁠ Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent - Bradley P. Thomas Editor - Bradley P. Thomas Copy...

Gin Rummy 10.05.2023

With this episode, it goes over how to play the game of gin rummy. This will be the third in a series of classical, according to Hoyle games we plan on doing with this channel. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. https://www.patreon.com/checkpointgaming Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent - Bradley P. Thomas Editor - Bradley P. Thomas Copyright Disclaimer...

Hearts 03.05.2023

With this episode, it goes over how to play the game of hearts. This will be the second in a series of classical, according to Hoyle games we plan on doing with this channel. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. https://www.patreon.com/checkpointgaming Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent - Bradley P. Thomas Editor - Bradley P. Thomas Copyright Disclaimer:...

Transformers TCG: Episode 8 - Clarification: Upgrades 26.04.2023

With this episode, it goes over the upgrade clarification for the game.  Whenever new information is released by the publisher, we shall return to this topic and update you, the audience, regarding the matter.  So with that said, we hope you enjoy. https://www.patreon.com/checkpointgaming Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent - Bradley P. Thomas Edi...

Transformers TCG: Episode 7 - Clarification: Characters 19.04.2023

With this episode, it goes over the character clarification for the game.  Whenever new information is released by the publisher, we shall return to this topic and update you, the audience, regarding the matter.  So with that said, we hope you enjoy. https://www.patreon.com/checkpointgaming Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent - Bradley P. Thomas E...

Transformers TCG: Episode 6 - Errata 12.04.2023

With this episode, it goes over the errata for the game.  Whenever new information is released by the publisher, we shall return to this topic and update you, the audience, regarding the matter.  So with that said, we hope you enjoy. https://www.patreon.com/checkpointgaming Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent - Bradley P. Thomas Editor - Bradley P...

Transformers TCG: Episode 5 - Clarification: Characters and Upgrades 05.04.2023

With this episode, it goes over the character and upgrade clarification for the game.  Whenever new information is released by the publisher, we shall return to this topic and update you, the audience, regarding the matter.  So with that said, we hope you enjoy. https://www.patreon.com/checkpointgaming Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent - Bradley...

Transformers TCG: Episode 4 - Tournament 29.03.2023

With this episode, it goes over how play in a tournament for Transformers TCG.  It goes over the tournament format for the game for those who wish to play the game as such.  Whenever new information is released by the publisher, we shall return to this topic and update you, the audience, regarding the matter.  So with that said, we hope you enjoy. https://www.patreon.com/checkpointg...

Transformers TCG: Episode 3 - Character Types 22.03.2023

With this episode, it goes over the different character types beyond that of the basic types of the game.  This includes things such as Titans, Battle Masters, and Weaponizers.  Whenever new information is released by the publisher, we shall return to this topic and update you, the audience, regarding the matter.  So with that said, we hope you enjoy. https://www.patreon.com/checkpo...

Transformers TCG: Episode 2 - Basic Mechanics 15.03.2023

With this episode, it goes over the basic mechanics on how to go about playing the game Transformers TCG.  It is meant to show how one goes about actually playing the game in as direct manner as possible.  Whenever new information is released by the publisher, we shall return to this topic and update you, the audience, regarding the matter.  So with that said, we hope you enjoy. htt...

Transformers TCG: Episode 1 - The Basics 08.03.2023

With this episode, it goes over the basic mechanics on how to go about playing the game Transformers TCG.  It is meant to show how one goes about actually playing the game in as direct manner as possible.  Whenever new information is released by the publisher, we shall return to this topic and update you, the audience, regarding the matter.  So with that said, we hope you enjoy. htt...

Star Trek Ascendancy: Episode 8 - The Dominion War 01.03.2023

With this episode, it is a special episode that goes over the Dominion War variant found with the game Star Trek Ascendancy.  This variant of the game changes the objective a bit where instead of every player for themselves, players work in teams in order to defeat the opposing team.  Whenever new information is released by the publisher, we shall return to this topic and update you, the...

Star Trek Ascendancy: Episode 7 - Gamma and Delta Quadrants 22.02.2023

With this episode, it is a special episode that goes over the Gamma and Delta Quadrant variants found with the game Star Trek Ascendancy.  We also include a list of Exploration Cards that are to be removed based upon if a single player game is being played.  These cards are as follows: - Andorian Confrontation - Antadean Terrorist Plot - Arms Race - Breen Confrontation - Breen Delegation...

Star Trek Ascendancy: Episode 6 - Fan Variants 15.02.2023

With this episode, it goes over the fan variants, changes, and additions to the game of Star Trek Ascendancy.  This includes starting the game a few rounds in, a few rule tweaks, and some fan made factions.  And with the fan created factions, we provided some links for 3D printed files so that players can print out the fan faction specific pieces. https://www.myminifactory.com/users/Fran...

Star Trek Ascendancy: Episode 5 - Variants 08.02.2023

With this episode, it goes over the variants found with the game Star Trek Ascendancy.  These variants consist of the Borg, the Gamma Quadrant, and the Dominion War.  We also include a list of Exploration Cards that are to be removed based upon if a single player game is being played.  These cards are as follows:  - Andorian Confrontation  - Antadean Terrorist Plot  -...

Star Trek Ascendancy: Episode 4 - Combat, Invasion, and Conquest 01.02.2023

With this episode, it goes over the aspects of space combat as well as how to go about engaging in planetary invasion and conquest for the game Star Trek Ascendancy.  Since Star Trek Ascendancy is a 4X game, this episode goes over the expansion part of a given faction and the extermination of another within the game.  There are also some terms that we would like to include here to help y...

Star Trek Ascendancy: Episode 3 - Faction Development 25.01.2023

With this episode, it goes over the faction development for the game Star Trek Ascendancy.  It doesn't aim to do a deep dive upon each faction found in the game but how the factions work and operate within the game itself.  Whenever new information is released by the publisher, we shall return to this topic and update you, the audience, regarding the matter.  So with that said, we h...

Star Trek Ascendancy: Episode 2 - Game Mechanics 18.01.2023

With this episode, it goes over the game mechanics for the game Star Trek Ascendancy.  It is meant to show how the mechanics work for the game in as direct manner as possible.  Whenever new information is released by the publisher, we shall return to this topic and update you, the audience, regarding the matter.  So with that said, we hope you enjoy. https://www.patreon.com/checkpoi...

Star Trek Ascendancy: Episode 1 - The Basics 11.01.2023

With this episode, it goes over the basics on how to go about playing the game Star Trek Ascendancy.  It is meant to show how one goes about actually playing the game in as direct manner as possible.  Whenever new information is released by the publisher, we shall return to this topic and update you, the audience, regarding the matter.  So with that said, we hope you enjoy. https://...

Gaslands: Martian Racing Federation Episode 3 - Perks 28.12.2022

With this episode, it goes over the basics of gameplay for the game Gaslands: Martian Facing Federation as found in the material Blaster - Volume 1, its FAQ, and its erratas. Although they were addressed in an earlier episode, we felt like giving it its own dedicated episode. And as perks are added and possibly subtracted from the game, we will return to this episode and update it accordingly. So...

Gaslands: Martian Racing Federation Episode 2 - Team Construction 14.12.2022

With this episode, it goes over how to go about construction teams within Gaslands: Martian Facing Federation as found in the material Blaster - Volume 1, its FAQ, and its erratas.  It goes over the steps players need to perform when creating teams for the game. Whenever new information is released by the publisher, we shall return to this topic and update you, the audience, regarding the mat...

Gaslands: Martian Racing Federation Episode 1 - The Basics 30.11.2022

With this episode, it goes over the basics of gameplay for the game Gaslands: Martian Facing Federation as found in the material Blaster - Volume 1, its FAQ, and its erratas. It is meant to go over the mechanics of how to play the game. Whenever new information is released by the publisher, we shall return to this topic and update you, the audience, regarding the matter.  So with that said, w...

Backgammon 16.11.2022

With this episode, it goes over how to play the classical game of backgammon. This will be the first in a series of classical, according to Hoyle games we plan on doing with this channel. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. https://www.patreon.com/checkpointgaming Copyright Disclaimer: Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes...

Gaslands: Refuelled Interview With Pat Saul 07.11.2022

With this episode, it is an edited down interview we did with Pat Saul at Odyssey Games in Pasadena, California.  In this interview, we discuss the game Gaslands: Refuelled.  If you would like to listen to the full interview, then you can become one of our patrons at Patreon.com/CheckPointGaming.  We hope you enjoy this interview for we plan on bringing you more of them in the future. https://www....

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