Twenty Minute Tabletop

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of 'Twenty Minute Tabletop,' hosts Tom and Kev discuss their current gaming activities, including Kev's deep dive into Star Wars Destiny and Tom's ongoing enjoyment of Ark Nova. They explore the concept of capsule games, with Kev sharing his newfound interest in collecting Star Wars Destiny cards on eBay. Tom introduces a book he's r...

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of the 'Twenty Minute Tabletop' podcast, Tom and guest Mat, delve into two notable nominations for the Spiel des Jahres award, Captain Flip and SkyTeam. They begin by explaining the history and significance of the award, established in 1978 to promote family-friendly board and card games. The first game discussed, Captain Flip, is cr...

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of the 'Twenty Minute Tabletop' podcast, hosts Tom and Kev discuss the intricacies of board game design, focusing on Kev's ongoing project, 'Decline'. Kev shares his experience creating a 10mm miniature solo board game, emphasizing the game’s unique mechanics, aesthetics, and thematic elements. The conversation delves into the challe...

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of 'Twenty Minute Tabletop,' Tom discusses the intricacies and enjoyment of one of his favourite board games, Inis. He explains the game's mechanics, comparing it to classic area control games like Risk, yet with modern improvements. The host delves into the thematic elements of Inis, which are rooted in Celtic mythology, and highlig...

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of the 'Twenty Minute Tabletop' podcast, Tom discusses his experiences with the board game Ark Nova with Kev. They talk about its gameplay mechanics, including building a zoo with a balance between appeal and ecological sustainability. The discussion touches upon games like Terraforming Mars, and explores the learning process for com...

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop, hosts Tom and Kev dive into the miniature skirmish game Malifaux, which Kev has been passionate about for years. Kev explains the game's setting, an alternate turn-of-the-century magical world, and its deep lore involving eight factions contesting for control using soul stones. They discuss the gameplay mec...

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades On this episode of 'Twenty Minute Tabletop,' the host welcomes Rowan Tatler, Executive Producer at Sega Europe, to discuss the growing interconnection between video games and board games. They explore examples like 'Slay the Spire' and 'Among Us,' which have crossed over between these mediums. Rowan shares insights into his role at Sega and his pers...

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this bonus episode of the Twenty Minute Tabletop podcast, Kev interviews Sam, the creator of Colour Scapes, a new abstract game currently on Kickstarter. Sam discusses the inspiration behind the game, which came from a desire to create a meaningful birthday present for his son. He elaborates on the game's mechanics, design process, and the challe...

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In the 20th episode of 'Twenty Minute Tabletop,' hosts Kev and Tom discuss the melancholic topic of when beloved tabletop games meet their end. Reflecting on their journey from the podcast's inception, they share the growth of their community and the launch of their Discord server and Patreon. The main discussion focuses on games like X-Wing Miniatu...

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of 'Twenty Minute Tabletop,' host Kev, joined by fellow painting enthusiast James, discuss painting miniatures, specifically focusing on a technique called slap chop, or underpainting. They share their Friday routine of discussing and playing games and delve deeply into the step-by-step process of painting miniatures. They compare tr...

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of '20 Minute Tabletop,' hosts Tom and Kev reunite after solo episodes to catch up on their recent board gaming experiences during separate holidays. They discuss the games they brought, including Tom's playthrough of 'K2' and Kev's deep dive into 'Five Parsecs from Home.' The conversation touches on their return to playing together,...

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop, Tom discusses this year's UK Games Expo with friend of the podcast Neil, who attended the expo and shares insights on a number of new games that caught his eye. Discord: https://discord.com/invite/4jnudHjtk9 https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/418059/seti-search-for-extraterrestrial-intelligence https://boa...

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of 'Twenty Minute Tabletop,' Kev delves into the world of 3D printing and its applications in tabletop gaming. He discusses why gamers might be interested in 3D printing, how to get into it without owning equipment, and how to start if you decide to buy your own printer. The podcast covers the history and technology of 3D printing, t...

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades On this episode, Tom is joined by Mat to discuss social deduction games. We talk about Mat's ambivalence about social deduction games and talk in more detail about One Night Ultimate Werewolf, Shadows over Camelot, A Fake artist goes to New York, Spyfall and others! 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞ https://pod.link/1731899665 Prod...

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades On this episode, we look at the four Racing games. Tom discusses comparisons between Flamme Rouge and Heat Pedal to the Metal and two Spiel des Jahre winners - Camel up and Hare and Tortoise. 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞ https://pod.link/1731899665 Products Mentioned in this episode: Tabletop Upgrades Gaming Accessories : http...

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades On this episode, we look at the new Gloomhaven release, Buttons and Bugs and Kev discusses his history with the various versions of Gloomhaven to conclude - is this the best version of Gloomhaven? Spoiler alert, it is for Kev and may be for you too. 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞ https://pod.link/1731899665 Products Mentioned in...

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades Vacation season is here and there's no better travel companion than small box games. Tom and Kev chat about what makes a good holiday game along with four picks that you might want to try this year. 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞ https://pod.link/1731899665 Game & Publisher Links: Scout - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/...

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades On this episode, Tom and Kev catch up on a range of topics, including Gaslands, solo board gaming, Netrunner and Kickstarter campaigns. Game & Publisher Links: Play In-Browser Netrunner : https://www.jinteki.net/ AI Netrunner Tutorial : https://chiriboga.sifnt.net.au/ Netrunner Publisher Website : https://nullsignal.games/ Gaslands Website: http...

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades On this episode. Tom discusses solo board gaming with Norm - former host of Always Player One Podcast. They discuss a whole host of topics including, what makes a solo board game great, Mage Knight, Ironsworn RPG and even have a stab at 'desert island decks' (sorry Radio 4). Game & Publisher Links: Always Player One Podcast : https://podcasters....

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades Join Kev on this episode of Twenty minute Tabletop where he explores the history of Netrunner and the basic premise behind the game. Although the game died twice it has been resurrected by Null Signal Games (Formerly NISEI) and there’s never been a better time to get involved! Game & Publisher Links: Play In-Browser Netrunner : https://www.jinte...

On this episode, Tom discusses the current number one on BGG Hotness - the Kickstarter game Horror on the Orient Express which is a board game adaptation of the TTRPG from Chaosium. Game & Publisher Links: Horror on the Orient Express: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/chaosium/horror-on-the-orient-express-the-board-game Products Mentioned in this episode: Tabletop Upgrades Gaming Accessori...

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades On this podcast, Tom and Kev are back together again to discuss their early memories of board gaming and what it's like to play board games with their children in 2024. Games discussed include Ghost Castle, Crossbows and Catapults, Mousetrap, Warhammer Top Trumps, Heroquest, Space Crusade, Battle Masters, Mastermind, Hare and the Tortoise, The Reall...

On this episode, Tom talks about his early childhood experiences of playing Space Crusade and whether the game holds up to the nostalgia in 2024. Game & Publisher Links: Earthborne Rangers: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/342900/earthborne-rangers Space Crusade: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1568/space-crusade Products Mentioned in this episode: Tabletop Upgrades Gaming Accessories :...

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades On this podcast, Kev discusses 10 cheap ways that you can upgrade your board games. Products Mentioned in this episode: Tabletop Upgrades Gaming Accessories : https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk/ Connect with us: ➡️ Website➞ https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk 📺 YouTube ➞ https://youtube.com/tabletopupgrades 📷 Instagram ➞ https://www.instagram.com/t...

With more anthropomorphism and woodland theming than you would normally find in a twenty minute board game podcast, Tom discusses his love for the modern classic board game that is Everdell while Kev offers a more violent mace wielding alternative in Burrows and Badgers. Game & Publisher Links: Everdell: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/199792/everdell Burrows & Badgers: https://www.oat...