Tom and Kev catch up on Malediction, Mansions of Madness, Gateway Island and push your luck games. Support the Podcast - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/TwentyMinuteTabletop/ Foldscapes Wargaming Terrain : https://www.patreon.com/c/tabletopupgrades https://discord.com/invite/4jnudHjtk9 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞ https://pod.link/1731899665 Connect with us: ➡️ Website➞ https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk 📺 YouTube ➞ https://youtube.com/tabletopupgrades 📷 Instagram ➞ h...
Jun 30, 2025•40 min
Tom and Kev chat board game design and interview Tali Pendance on his book Master Board Game Design. Support the Podcast - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/TwentyMinuteTabletop/ Foldscapes Wargaming Terrain : https://www.patreon.com/c/tabletopupgrades https://discord.com/invite/4jnudHjtk9 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞ https://pod.link/1731899665 Connect with us: ➡️ Website➞ https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk 📺 YouTube ➞ https://youtube.com/tabletopupgrades 📷 Instagram ➞...
Jun 23, 2025•32 min
Support the Podcast - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/TwentyMinuteTabletop/ Foldscapes Wargaming Terrain : https://www.patreon.com/c/tabletopupgrades Sleeping Gods Distant Skies - One Card Maze and Rolling Seas and Countdown to Chaos... https://discord.com/invite/4jnudHjtk9 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞ https://pod.link/1731899665 Connect with us: ➡️ Website➞ https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk 📺 YouTube ➞ https://youtube.com/tabletopupgrades 📷 Instagram ➞ https://www.i...
Jun 19, 2025•21 min
Support the Podcast - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/TwentyMinuteTabletop/ Foldscapes Wargaming Terrain : https://www.patreon.com/c/tabletopupgrades For the second year running, Neil worked as an unpaid roving reporter on at the UK games expo and shares tales of three exciting new games and on meeting Matt Leacock. Some potential game news on his game Day Break too! Games covered were - Lord of the Rings Fate of the Fellowship, Butt Chess and Kronologic: Paris 1920. https://discord.com/invite...
Jun 16, 2025•22 min
Support the Podcast - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/TwentyMinuteTabletop/ Foldscapes Wargaming Terrain : https://www.patreon.com/c/tabletopupgrades In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop, Kev interviews Deli, a game designer from Germany, about their Kickstarter project 'Autonomia: The Broken Trinity'. The discussion covers the distinction between living card games and trading card games, emphasizing 'Autonomia's' unique mechanics, such as a corruption mechanic and quest system. The episo...
Jun 09, 2025•32 min
Support the Podcast - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/TwentyMinuteTabletop/ Foldscapes Wargaming Terrain : https://www.patreon.com/c/tabletopupgrades In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop podcast, Tom discusses the appeal of Oriflamme - a tactical small box card game. https://discord.com/invite/4jnudHjtk9 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞ https://pod.link/1731899665 Connect with us: ➡️ Website➞ https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk 📺 YouTube ➞ https://youtube.com/tabletopu...
Jun 02, 2025•22 min
Support the Podcast - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/TwentyMinuteTabletop/ Foldscapes Wargaming Terrain : https://www.patreon.com/c/tabletopupgrades In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop podcast, Tom and Neil discuss three older two player games that are still worth some table time: Targi, Jaipur and Lost Cities! https://discord.com/invite/4jnudHjtk9 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞ https://pod.link/1731899665 Connect with us: ➡️ Website➞ https://www.tabletopupgrades.c...
May 26, 2025•20 min
Support the Podcast - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/TwentyMinuteTabletop/ Foldscapes Wargaming Terrain : https://www.patreon.com/c/tabletopupgrades In this episode of the Twenty Minute Tabletop podcast, hosts Kev and Tom have a catch up on their recent board game experiences, discussing a variety of games including 'Nemesis', '5 Parsecs From Home', and 'Blood on the Clocktower'. Tom shares his adventures with 'Nemesis', a thematic game set in space, and highlights its storytelling aspects. K...
May 19, 2025•31 min
In this episode Kev covers a couple of solitaire Sci-Fi Gaming options, the excellent Five Parsecs From Home and a simpler alternative, One Page Rule's Star Quest. Remove Ads & Support the Podcast - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/TwentyMinuteTabletop/ Foldscapes Fold Flat Wargaming Terrain : https://www.patreon.com/c/tabletopupgrades 🗣️Join the Twenty Minute Tabletop Discord! ➞ https://discord.com/invite/4jnudHjtk9 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞ https://pod.link/173...
May 12, 2025•28 min•Ep. 67
Support the Podcast - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/TwentyMinuteTabletop/ Foldscapes Wargaming Terrain : https://www.patreon.com/c/tabletopupgrades In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop podcast, Tom records a solo podcast about his time on an Alien infested space ship! Tom shares his enthusiasm for the game, which follows a classic science fiction theme reminiscent of the 1980s Alien films. Players take on roles such as the captain, mechanic, or scientist, and must navigate a spaceship t...
May 05, 2025•27 min
Support the Podcast - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/TwentyMinuteTabletop/ Foldscapes Wargaming Terrain : https://www.patreon.com/c/tabletopupgrades In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop podcast, Tom and Kev have a catch-up chat about a whole host of games! Video podcast version available on the Patreon! https://discord.com/invite/4jnudHjtk9 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞ https://pod.link/1731899665 Connect with us: ➡️ Website➞ https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk 📺 Y...
Apr 28, 2025•31 min
Support the Podcast - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/TwentyMinuteTabletop/ Foldscapes Wargaming Terrain : https://www.patreon.com/c/tabletopupgrades In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop podcast, Kev discusses the updates to his favourite miniature skirmish game Malifaux. https://discord.com/invite/4jnudHjtk9 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞ https://pod.link/1731899665 Connect with us: ➡️ Website➞ https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk 📺 YouTube ➞ https://youtube.com/tabl...
Apr 23, 2025•22 min
Support the Podcast - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/TwentyMinuteTabletop/ Foldscapes Wargaming Terrain : https://www.patreon.com/c/tabletopupgrades In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop podcast, Tom discusses the little known role playing game Dungeons and Dragons. Can RPGs have an emotional impact? https://discord.com/invite/4jnudHjtk9 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞ https://pod.link/1731899665 Connect with us: ➡️ Website➞ https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk 📺 YouTu...
Apr 21, 2025•50 min
Support the Podcast - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/TwentyMinuteTabletop/ Foldscapes Wargaming Terrain : https://www.patreon.com/c/tabletopupgrades In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop podcast, Tom and Neil discuss Between Two Castles Essentials edition. https://discord.com/invite/4jnudHjtk9 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞ https://pod.link/1731899665 Connect with us: ➡️ Website➞ https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk 📺 YouTube ➞ https://youtube.com/tabletopupgrades 📷 ...
Apr 14, 2025•22 min
Support the Podcast - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/TwentyMinuteTabletop/ Foldscapes Wargaming Terrain : https://www.patreon.com/c/tabletopupgrades In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop podcast, Tom and Kev discuss some recent changes to the Podcast. https://discord.com/invite/4jnudHjtk9 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞ https://pod.link/1731899665 Connect with us: ➡️ Website➞ https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk 📺 YouTube ➞ https://youtube.com/tabletopupgrades 📷 Insta...
Apr 13, 2025•10 min
Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop podcast, Tom and Kev discuss recent gaming and future temptations. https://discord.com/invite/4jnudHjtk9 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞ https://pod.link/1731899665 Connect with us: ➡️ Website➞ https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk 📺 YouTube ➞ https://youtube.com/tabletopupgrades 📷 Instagram ➞ https://www.instagram.com/twenty.minute.tabletop/ 📽️ TikTok ➞ https://www.tiktok.com/@twenty....
Apr 07, 2025•31 min
Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop podcast, Tom discusses Game Chest with Johann Chipol of Pocket Fox games. Products mentioned: Games Chest | Pocket Fox Games https://discord.com/invite/4jnudHjtk9 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞ https://pod.link/1731899665 Connect with us: ➡️ Website➞ https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk 📺 YouTube ➞ https://youtube.com/tabletopupgrades 📷 Instagram ➞ https://www.instagram.com/twenty.min...
Apr 02, 2025•25 min
Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop podcast, Tom talks to two experienced storytellers for a behind the scenes exploration of Blood on the Clocktower. https://discord.com/invite/4jnudHjtk9 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞ https://pod.link/1731899665 Connect with us: ➡️ Website➞ https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk 📺 YouTube ➞ https://youtube.com/tabletopupgrades 📷 Instagram ➞ https://www.instagram.com/twenty.minute.tablet...
Mar 31, 2025•39 min
Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of 'Twenty Minute Tabletop' podcast, host Tom interviews Adam Best, founder of Hereford Games, a charity dedicated to raising money for good causes and promoting inclusivity in the board gaming community. Adam shares how Hereford Games (herefor.games) has raised over £26,000 since 2017 and discusses his work on creating a comprehensive knowledge base on inclusivity in board gaming. During this in-depth conversation, Adam and Tom de...
Mar 25, 2025•45 min
Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop podcast, Kev discusses his new found love of the game Unmatched and its surprising link to dressing gowns. https://discord.com/invite/4jnudHjtk9 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞ https://pod.link/1731899665 Connect with us: ➡️ Website➞ https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk 📺 YouTube ➞ https://youtube.com/tabletopupgrades 📷 Instagram ➞ https://www.instagram.com/twenty.minute.tabletop/ 📽️ ...
Mar 18, 2025•23 min
Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop podcast, Tom discusses upcoming Kickstarter release Fight for Inheritance with designer Hasan from Red Cannon Games https://discord.com/invite/4jnudHjtk9 https://www.instagram.com/redcannongames/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1722183878/fight-for-inheritance 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞ https://pod.link/1731899665 Products Mentioned in this episode: Tabletop Upgrades Gaming A...
Mar 12, 2025•25 min
Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop podcast, Tom and Kev discuss the five best paid upgrades that you can get for Arkham Horror LCG. https://discord.com/invite/4jnudHjtk9 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞ https://pod.link/1731899665 Products Mentioned in this episode: Tabletop Upgrades Gaming Accessories : https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk/arkham-horror-lcg-compatible-tokens-upgrades Connect with us: ➡️ Website➞ https://w...
Mar 11, 2025•22 min
Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop podcast, Tom and Kev catch up on their previous podcast about Ark Nova, Blood on the Clocktower, and AI in gaming. They then talk about some of the games they have been playing recently including Unmatched and Pitchcar. https://discord.com/invite/4jnudHjtk9 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞ https://pod.link/1731899665 Products Mentioned in this episode: Tabletop Upgrades Gaming Accessori...
Mar 04, 2025•29 min
Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of the 20 Minute Tabletop podcast, host Tom dives into the intricacies of the board game Ark Nova with the highly knowledgeable guest, Brian. Tom, an avid but less skilled player, aims to improve his game with insights from Brian, who is among the top 250 Ark Nova players globally. They discuss common mistakes made by beginners, strategic approaches to opening hands, the importance of managing the break, and the value of high-impac...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades The podcast episode, hosted by Tom and joined by Neil, focuses on an in-depth discussion of the board game Ark Nova, which Tom is particularly fond of. They explore the game's mechanics, including the strategy involved with card placement and various actions like building enclosures and managing conservation projects. They also discuss the nuances of different animal types and how the game's challenges, such as strategy development and card depend...
Feb 25, 2025•25 min
Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of 'Twenty Minute Tabletop,' host Tom and guest Neil delve into 'Blood on the Clocktower,' a social deduction game from 2022. Neil shares his first-time experience playing the game at a gaming expo, discussing its complexities, unique mechanics, and high-quality components. They compare it to other social deduction games like 'Werewolf' and 'Mafia,' emphasizing the integral role of the storyteller and the dynamic, player-driven nat...
Feb 18, 2025•29 min
Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades The podcast episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop discusses the integration of artificial intelligence in board, card, and miniature games. The host introduces new co-host Barry von Trottenheim and together with Kev, they explore the capabilities, opportunities, and ethical concerns surrounding AI in tabletop gaming, including energy consumption, current use cases like procedural generation and NPC behaviour, and potential future advancements like AI-...
Feb 11, 2025•25 min
Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of 'Twenty Minute Tabletop', Tom discusses the upcoming board game 'Pizza Roles' with its designer, Thom. The game is a social deduction game about politely discussing pizza toppings. Tom shares his journey of connecting with board game designers and his experience of managing the project solo, including the challenges of marketing and promoting the game. He also describes the game's mechanics, development process, and inspiration ...
Feb 06, 2025•21 min
Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this special anniversary episode of the Twenty Minute Tabletop Podcast, hosts Kev and Tom celebrate one year of their podcast dedicated to board, card, and miniature games. They reminisce about starting the podcast in an Airbnb in Oxford and reflect on how much they've grown over the past year, including technical improvements and creative explorations. They discuss their plans for the future, upcoming trips, and the challenges of recording rem...
Feb 04, 2025•31 min
Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades Tom hosts a solo podcast on the board game Azul,' a tile-laying game he frequently recommends for families during the Christmas season. He discusses the game's abstract nature and notes its modern board game appeal, particularly for family play. Tom delves into the cultural history of the azulejos, Portuguese decorative tiles, which inspired 'Azul.' He explains the game mechanics, strategic depth, and why it is accessible yet complex, making it en...
Jan 28, 2025•19 min
