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 personal history with board games. He also discusses the popularity of tabletop games within the video g...
Jul 08, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 21
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 challenges faced while using Kickstarter, including dealing with paid advertising offers and the complexit...
Jul 03, 2024•22 min
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 Miniatures, Game of Thrones Living Card Game, and others that have been discontinued due to various reasons...
Jul 01, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 20
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 traditional methods with modern techniques, particularly highlighting the use of contrast paints and t...
Jun 24, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 19
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, their mixed feelings about social deduction games, and plans to attend next year’s UK Games Expo. T...
Jun 17, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 18
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://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/413469/adas-dream https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/391286/terraria-the-b...
Jun 10, 2024•21 min
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, the types of 3D printers available (FDM and resin), and their specific uses for miniatures and terrai...
Jun 03, 2024•26 min
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 Products Mentioned in this episode: Tabletop Upgrades Gaming Accessories : https://www.tabletopupgrades...
May 27, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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 : https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk/ Game & Publisher Links: Flamme Rouge : https://boardgamegeek.co...
May 20, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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 this episode: Tabletop Upgrades Gaming Accessories : https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk/ Game &...
May 13, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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/291453/scout Tiny Epic Series of Games - https://www.gamelyngames.com/ Decrypto - https://boardgame...
May 06, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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: https://www.ospreypublishing.com/uk/gaslands-refuelled-9781472838834/ Kickstarter Tabletop Games : https...
Apr 28, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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.spotify.com/pod/show/alwaysplayerone Products Mentioned in this episode: Tabletop Upgrades Gaming Ac...
Apr 21, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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.jinteki.net/ AI Netrunner Tutorial : https://chiriboga.sifnt.net.au/ Publisher Website : https://nullsign...
Apr 15, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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 Accessories : https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk/ Connect with us: ➡️ Website➞ https://www.tabletopupgrades.c...
Apr 11, 2024•16 min
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 Really Nasty Horse Racing Game, Azul, Splendour, Splendour Duel, Century Spice Road, Too Many Bones, Dung...
Apr 08, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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 : https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk/ Connect with us: ➡️ Website➞ https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk...
Apr 01, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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/twenty.minute.tabletop/ 📽️ TikTok ➞ https://www.tiktok.com/@twenty.minute.tabletop 🔔 Join the Maili...
Mar 26, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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.oathswornminiatures.co.uk/c/4553237/1/burrows-badgers.html Products Mentioned in this episode: Tabletop...
Mar 19, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 5
On this podcast, Tom and Kev discuss the crossover between being a game player and a game collector. We discuss 'Kallax guilt', the mental gymnastics involved in justifying adding new games to the collection and the benefits of 'capsule' games. Games mentioned in our chat are: Flesh and Blood, Magic the Gathering, Ark Nova, Game of Thrones LCG, X Wing, Too Many Bones, Mind Bug, Ark Nova, Kill Team, Seasons. Root and Seasons - and all in about twenty minutes! Products Mentioned in this episode: T...
Mar 12, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 4
On this 'in between cast' without Tom, Kev discusses his top five miniature games: Bloodbowl, Gaslands, Carnevale, Kill Team and Malifaux - but what order does he put them? Game & Publisher Links: Blood Bowl: https://welcometowarhammer.com/blood-bowl/ Gaslands: https://www.ospreypublishing.com/uk/gaslands-refuelled-9781472838834/ Carnevale: https://ttcombat.com/collections/carnevale Kill Team: https://welcometowarhammer.com/kill-team/ Malifaux: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux Products Me...
Mar 05, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In their second episode, Tom and Kev explore what it is that they truly love about the ruthless, punishing game that is Arkham Horror the Card Game . 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞ https://pod.link/1731899665 Game & Publisher Links: Arkham Horror LCG: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/arkham-horror-the-card-game/ Products Mentioned in this episode: Tabletop Upgrades Gaming Accessories : https://www.tabletopup...
Feb 27, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In their first full foray into the podcasting realm, Tom and Kev discuss a visit to the boardgame cafe ' Thirsty Meeples ', Randy Flynn's Cascadia and small box card game Fungi . Game & Publisher Links: Thirsty Meeples Cafe: https://thirstymeeples.co.uk/ Cascadia: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/295947/cascadia Funghi: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/122298/morels Products Mentioned in this episode: Tabletop Upgrades Gaming Accessories...
Feb 19, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 1
In this inaugural podcast, recorded during their annual meetup in Oxford to play board games, Tom and Kev discuss the aims for their new tabletop podcast, a brief history of their love of games and a taster of what you can expect on future episodes... Game & Publisher Links: Thirsty Meeples Cafe: https://thirstymeeples.co.uk/ Cascadia: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/295947/cascadia Funghi: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/122298/morels Products Mentioned in this episode: Tabletop Upg...
Feb 19, 2024•9 min
