The Innkeeper's Table

Dylan couldn't make it this week, so Bill invited a guest host: Jordan Davis, aka "SpliceStream." Jordan's interests lie more in video games and streaming Smash Brothers and amiibo content, but he plays board games on the rare occasion and has a few that are among his favorites. He discusses his Top 3 games in this unusual episode! Do you have a non-gamer friend who still has board games he enjoys...

This is another game that's a bit older, but it's also an absolute classic. If you're a fan of social deduction games, this is either one that you've played a million times or one that you should play at least once. What do you think of  The Resistance ? Do you have another social deduction game that you love? Do you have any suggestions for games we should spotlight in the future? Let us know at...

We're changing things up for the podcast. We'll be back next week with a full episode.

A little over a year ago,  The Innkeeper's Table hit Episode #100 and listed our Top 10 favorite games of all time. We've decided to make that a part of our yearly tradition as we celebrate the founding of our podcast. So, as The Innkeeper's Table podcast turned 3 this week, Bill and Dylan revisit and discuss their Top 10 lists. What do you think of our lists? What are your Top 10? Let us know at...

So sorry to miss you last week! Life happens, but we're back with another episode. This week, Dylan and Bill discuss  Lords of Waterdeep , one of the best known examples of a worker placement game. Have you played this game? What did you think? What game would you like us to spotlight next? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com.

The mailbag is empty today, so the innkeepers have chosen their own topic to discuss. How do you know when it's time to start culling your collection? What should you cull, and what should you keep? How should you go about determining which games should go to make room for new ones?   We'd love to be answering  your questions instead, so get your questions in at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com !...

The Innkeepers list some of the games with their favorite art! What artwork from a game stands out to you? What Top 3 list would you like us to do next? How do you think we're doing, and how could we improve the podcast? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com!

It's a dark day in the town of Ravenwood Bluff. Evil forces are at play, and the townspeople must work together to determine which amongst their number is a demon in disguise! In this episode, Dylan and Bill discuss the social deduction game  Blood on the Clocktower . Who are the traitors among them? What secrets do the other players know? And which side will be the victors? Have you played  Blood...

It may be a little bit late, but Bill and Dylan are finally ready to talk about  Hoity Toity , the 1990 winner of the prestigious Spiel des Jahres, or "Game of the Year" award! Have you ever played  Hoity Toity ? Did you enjoy it? Which of the innkeepers did your opinion fall more in line with? What game or gaming-related topic would you like us to discuss next? Let us know, or just tell us how yo...

Everyone likes to win, but what about when you're teaching a game to someone who's new to that game, or even to board games in general? The innkeepers discuss. Do you agree with Bill and Dylan on this issue? We'd love to hear your opinion! Send us an email at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com to let us know what you think is the proper way to handle a situation like this. And please leave a review...

Bill and Dylan attended SaltCON in Layton, Utah at the beginning of March. In this episode, they discuss how things went, what games they enjoyed, and just give an overview on what stood out to them about the convention. Have you been to a board game convention? We'd love to hear about it! Send us an email at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com and tell us what you enjoyed, what you'd like us to disc...

Often, when you play a board game, it's done in just an hour or two. But some games last longer—even spanning multiple sessions. In some games, the way you played in an earlier session can affect the outcome of a later game. In this episode, Dylan and Bill talk about their favorite legacy games and campaign-based games. What did you think of our top 3 legacy/campaign games? What legacy or campaign...

Painting gets you points. Going to the hot springs gets you points. Meeting people gets you points. Eating delicious food gets you points. ... There's a lot of ways to get points. Tokaido is a game that has been lovingly referred to as "competitively having the nicest day." It can somehow feel zen and cutthroat at the same time. Join the Innkeepers as they discuss this classic. What do you think o...

Dylan and Bill discuss the next entry in their survey of Spiel des Jahres (Game of the Year) winners. This month's game is the 1989 winner,  Cafe International . Are you enjoying our exploration of Spiel des Jahres winners? Have you played  Cafe International ? What did you think of it? Do you have any games you'd like us to review? Any questions you'd like us to discuss? Let us know at innkeepers...

Bill and Dylan respond to a listener's request to discuss what a rondel is and how they can factor into board games. What's your favorite rondel game? Did we miss any? What questions or topics to do have for the innkeepers? Send them to us at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com ! And don't forget to leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!

Dylan and Bill list their favorite games centered around a worker placement mechanic. Are there any of your favorite worker placement games that we left off? Do you have an idea for a Top 3 list that you'd like us to do? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com ! And if you like the show, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts!

With the sad news of designer Serge Laget's passing, The Innkeepers discuss one of their favorite games from his repertoire. This next-level evolution of the  Clue/Cluedo -style murder mystery has now become a classic. Have you had the chance to play  Mystery of the Abbey ? What was your experience like? Or perhaps you're still looking for this now-out-of-print game from the mid-'90s. Tell us all...

The innkeepers talk about the 1988 Spiel des Jahres winner,  Barbarossa , later rereleased under the name " Dohdles ." This was a harder one to get hold of, so we'd love to hear if any of you have gotten the opportunity to play it! What was your experience? Did you enjoy it? Let us know your stories and thoughts, as well as any topics you'd like Dylan and Bill to discuss on the show, at innkeepers...

Yes, you read that title right. One of our listeners submitted a question asking what makes Monopoly such a bad game, and our response was actually... to disagree. Can't wait to read the feedback on this one!

It's a brand new year, and the innkeepers are looking forward to it! In this episode, Dylan and Bill talk about the top 3 new(ish) games each of them is looking forward to playing in 2023.

The innkeepers are back! After a much-needed hiatus, Bill and Dylan are back and excited to talk about  Dune: Imperium.

The end of the year means so many wonderful things—friends, family, celebrations, and (hopefully) lots and  lots of board games! Unfortunately, with so many things to do, we're going to have to take a (VERY brief!) hiatus. We'll be back on January 6th, though. In the meantime, Happy Holidays, and good gaming! We can't wait to welcome you back into the Inn on 1/6/2023, though!

The hosts discuss their top 3 drafting games. What are  your top 3 drafting games? Do you agree with the hosts definition of what constitutes a drafting game? What Top 3 would you like us to do in the future? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com.

A dark chill has fallen across the land, and people are afraid to go out of their homes at night. It's not safe, for Dracula is prowling the streets and seeking to spread his dark influence! In this episode, the hosts are discussing the hidden movement classic,  Fury of Dracula ! Have you played  Fury of Dracula ? Which edition did you play? Do you have a favorite hidden movement game? What game w...

The hosts discuss the 1987 Spiel des Jahres winner,  Auf Achse . Have you ever played  Auf Achse ? Do you know how to get hold of an English copy? What do you think of it? Let us know, and send in your suggestions for topics the innkeepers should discuss to innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com.