The Innkeeper's Table

The innkeepers respond to a listener question: "What board game has fired another board game for you?" Have you had a game "fire" another one? Which ones? And do you have a question you'd like the innkeepers to discuss? Share it with us at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com!  

Sometimes dice get a bad rap, because they can add a lot of randomness to a game. But sometimes, a little randomness is just what a game needs. These are Dylan and Bill's favorite dice games. What are some of your favorite dice games? Are there any big ones that we missed? What Top 3 list would you like us to do in the future? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com

Who loves engine builders? Who loves building engines? Who loves engine builders  about building engines!? Dylan and Bill discuss the power of science! Or at least the power of acrylic marbles. Whatever. This episode's about  Gizmos . Have you played Gizmos? What did you think? What game should we spotlight in a future episode? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com

The Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) is real, and it rears its head in the gaming community often. New games are constantly being released, and many of them have shiny, deluxe components. So how do gamers handle the desire to get hold of everything? How can you be responsible with your game-buying habits? The innkeepers discuss. Did this episode ring true to you? Do you have a FOMO story you can share w...

Dylan and Bill discuss the 1986 Spiel des Jahres winner,  Top Secret Spies , also known as  Heimlich & Co. Have you tried this winner of the prestigious Game of the Year award? We'd love to hear what you think of it. What are some other topics you'd like to hear us discuss? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com.

The Innkeepers respond to a listener question: What are some games for preteens that an adult can also enjoy playing with them? What are some of  your recommendations in this area? Do you have a question for the hosts? Share them with us at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com!

The Innkeepers respond to a listener question: What are some games for preteens that an adult can also enjoy playing with them? What are some of  your recommendations in this area? Do you have a question for the hosts? Share them with us at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com!

Summer may be almost over, but that's not the only time you can take a vacation. In this episode, the Innkeepers talk about the games they bring with them when they take a step away from the Inn. Do you have games you like to travel with? Great games to share with family or friends who are vacationing with you? Is there a Top 3 list you'd like us to feature in a future episode? Let us know at innk...

Lying, smuggling, and bribery... What a great family game! In  Sheriff of Nottingham , players take turns playing the eponymous sheriff and inspecting the goods the other players bring to market. Will the players sneak illicit goods past the checkpoint? Or will some well-placed coin convince the sheriff to look the other way? Dylan and Bill discuss. Have you ever played this modern classic? What d...

We apologize, but the innkeepers needed to take a sick day this week. We hate to disappoint you, but we hope you'll agree that it's for the best. Thanks for your patience!

The Innkeepers respond to a listener question: Sometimes, when you're playing a cooperative game, one player just gets so into things that they completely take over. What's the best way to handle this sort of situation while avoiding potential pitfalls? How do  you handle a situation where one player takes over? Do you have any questions for the hosts? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.c...

Dylan and Bill list their top 3 dexterity games, where  how you place your pieces can matter just as much as  where you place them. Do you have a favorite dexterity game? Is there a Top 3 list you'd like us to do? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com!

Are you an overachiever? The sort of person who needs to be the best at every academic metric? The sort of person who stays up until all hours of the morning, studying, memorizing, chanting encantations and crafting magical items? Wait, there's MAGIC in this!? In this episode, Bill and Dylan discuss Arcane Academy  by Eric Lang and Kevin Wilson, a game that Bill describes as "an underappreciated c...

Dylan and Bill talk about the pros and cons of keeping track of what games you've played, who won, and other statistics. Do you record your plays? Why or why not? Tell us about it at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com!

"Data! Data! Data! I cannot make bricks without clay!" The 1985 winner of the Spiel des Jahres award is  all about gathering data to solve a series of mysteries. Bill and Dylan discuss (and debate, just a bit) the merits of this classic detective game. Have you ever played  Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective ? What did you think? Are there other detective games you enjoy that you'd like us to p...

Some games have a reputation of "ending friendships." So are there games that you should avoid playing with people you care about at all costs? If you've got a question you'd like the hosts to discuss in an episode, send it to innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com! We'd love to hear from you!

Yum! Bill and Dylan discuss their favorite games that are about food. What Top 3 list would you like us to do next? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com.

Co-op. Logic deduction. Shrubbery and flowers. Dylan and Bill discuss the new  Alice in Wonderland -themed game,  Paint the Roses . Is there a game you'd like to hear our thoughts on? Send us an email at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com

Dylan and Bill discuss the 1984 Spiel des Jahres winner:  Railway Rivals . Have you ever played  Railway Rivals ? What did you think? Write to us at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com to share your thoughts!

Bill talks about where his plan to open a board game cafe stands, then both hosts talk about features they would have in their ideal board game cafes.   Have you ever been to a board game cafe that you loved? What was it you loved about it? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com!

The Innkeepers talk about their top games for 5 or more players. So what did we miss? Write to us and let us know your Top 3 games for larger groups at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com!

This is arguably the game that led Bill and Dylan into their long journey on the path of board games. Bang! is a long-time favorite, and its follow-up, Bang!: The Dice Game took many of the best parts of the original game and streamlined them. So what do the hosts have to say about these games over a decade after they originally found it?

It's a chase through London! One player flees while the rest of the group tries to find and catch the fugitive! In this episode, the hosts talk about the 1983 Spiel des Jahres winner,  Scotland Yard ! ____________________________________ Have you played  Scotland Yard before? What did you think? Do you have other hidden movement games you enjoy? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com.

It's all fun and games until someone starts taking the competition a little too seriously. Bill and Dylan talk about how to handle things when someone (whether a child or a grown-up) starts getting a bit too competitive. ___________________ What are some of your tips for handling things when a game gets too heated? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com.

Celebrating the two-year anniversary of  The Innkeeper's Table podcast, Dylan and Bill discuss the top 3 games that they never expected.