Tabletop Arcanum Podcast

Justin and Ricky are again joined by Doug to talk about their first official day at GenCon 2019! It was a long and exhausting day. To ensure quick turn around a the episode is mostly still in it's raw form.

Justin and Ricky have entered INDY. Joined by Doug we discuss in a raw format our trip to GenCon and the Fantasy Flight In Flight report!

Dare to learn about the House on the Hill's history? Justin, Ricky, and three friends played through all the campaign and made it out more or less sane. Tabletop Arcanum presents a spoiler free review of Betrayal Legacy! Roll Recap: 2:07 News: 7:25 Betrayal Review: 14:30  

Summer is here and that means trips, take your gaming with you with this tips from Justin and Ricky. What games to pack? Things to avoid doing with TSA? With the halfway mark for the year it's time to check in on our challenge status. Roll Recap: 0:56 News: 5:35 Kickstarter Corner: 8:35 Challenge Check-in: 11:05 Gaming on the Go: 14:25

Fateforge is the exciting new Kickstarter from Studio Agate! In this special episode while Ricky is on vacation Justin gets to talk with a team member from Studio Agate. Then dives into the world of Eana and give some extra insight to this new 5e setting. Roll Recap: 1:45 News: 3:15 Kickstarter Corner: 4:45 Interview with Clovis from Studio Agate: 6:28 Review of Fateforge: 41:20 http://bit.ly/fate...

Prepare for the jump to light speed! Justin and Ricky navigate the dangers of the Outer Rim to bring you this review of the newest Star Wars game from Fantasy Flight Games. Is this the game you are looking for? I've got a bad feeling about the various Star Wars references that might happen this episode. Roll Recap: 1:30 News: 5:51 Kickstarter Corner: 15:12 Outer Rim Review: 17:42

Justin and Ricky discuss what the digital age has done to the tabletop gaming. From games going to digital platforms to the digital age getting added to tabletop games.  Roll Recap: 1:54 News: 9:15 Kickstarter Corner: 13:40 Games gone Digital: 19:37

We're going on an adventure! Justin and Ricky pack their bags and share their journeys in Middle-Earth. They are taking the Hobbits to Isengard all the while meat is on the menu, tearing this game down and telling what they think of it. A new give away is announced and sponsored by Linday's Gamer Garrison of Wauconda.   Roll Recap 2:04 News 11:08 Kickstarter Corner 17:23 Review 18:38

Justin and Ricky talk about and share some tips in your GenCon planning. The event catalog is live and so hear what they have to say as you craft your wish list of events!   Roll Recap: 1:20 News: 5:55 Kickstarter Corner: 7:46 GenCon Main Topic: 11:40

Justin and Ricky discuss the finer points of the game Ricky won't stop talking about. Hear the pros and cons Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle, is it the game for you? Roll Recap: 1:46 News: 6:18 Review: 14:14

A landmark episode! Justin and Ricky interview Cass Suwinski from Tomb Guardians in the kickstarter corner. They answer their own Call to Adventure in this review of the new game from Brotherwise games and have a giveaway for it too! 1:17 - Roll Recap 4:21 - News 7:10 - Kickstarter Corner 41:36 - Call to Adventure Review Queen of the Damned Kickstarter- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tombgua...

Justin is back from Reno and the GAMA Trade show. Tony is added as a guest to this episode as he was with Justin at GAMA. Ricky asks some questions about the show and what Justin and Tony leaned while out there. 

Justin and Ricky discuss all of Ricky's poor life choices in this episode. How to get into an established game when there is a lot to pick from. Enjoy our guide, this is also the first episode with our new recording equipment, let us know what you think at tabletoparcanum@gmail.com

Hear the recap of Justin and Ricky's descent into madness after playing Dungeons and Dragons for 24 hours straight. For both charity and science.

In space no one can hear your review... Justin and Ricky take time away from exploring the corridors of the Nemsis to discuss and review the game by Awaken Realms. Are they on an express elevator to hell? Don't ask me man, I just work here.

Welcome to Dinosaur Island Review! Justin and Ricky dive into Dinosaur Island by Pandasaurus Games. Will they endorse this park? Listen and find out their thoughts on this 90s nostalgia trip.

Happy New Year! In this first episode of 2019, Justin and Ricky discuss the challenges they set from 2018 and what they hope to achieve in 2019.

Time to talk about leveling up your game with some upgrades. Justin and Ricky dive into discussion about various ways you can make your game shine and take it to the next level.

In this episode Justin and Ricky talk about the wild world of board game storage solutions!!! They highlight some recent Kickstarter action and remember back to the burden Ricky carried at GenCon.

In this review episode, Justin and Ricky look at Games Workshop's new game Blackstone Fortress. Learn more about the parts and gameplay of this new game before it comes out!

In episode 8, Justin and Ricky discuss various gateway games. These entry points into the hobby partner well with their 2018 gift guide just in time for the holidays.

Justin and Ricky review the new Arkham Horror Third Edition board game. Just in time for the game's release, learn from Tabletop Arcanum what's new and what never really changed. 

Returning from the north Justin brings tidings and news from the Fantasy Flight Game Center to discuss Arkham Nights 2018. Justin and Ricky discuss the event and some of the upcoming games they are excited for.

Justin and Ricky expand your knowledge as they talk about board game expansions in this episode. 

In this episode, Justin and Ricky review what a FLGS is and details of what goes into making one stand out above the rest. They also discuss some spooky games for the Halloween season you might want to check out.