20 Minute Tabletop

Morkor Studios

0.0 (0)
GAMES
UPDATED WEEKLY

20 Minute Tabletop is a podcast sharing the love of all things tabletop gaming. Join John, Stevie and Morkor as we talk about board games, tabletop role playing games, and the tools that can help make ‘game night’ happen. Learn more about your favorite games or find something new to spice up your game night!

1 DAY AGO

Ep 28: Rainbow Dice Club and Candela Obscura Mini Series - Friday with Friends

On this week’s Friday with Friends John sits down with Arianna, Dusty, & Wayra of the Rainbow Dice Club. We’ll talk about their new Candela Obscura mini series, their ongoing Tales of Three D&D series, as well as the community they’ve created. So grab your spot on the couch and let’s chat. 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Arianna, Dusty, and Wayra 02:53 What is the Rainbow Dice Club? 04:03 New Mini Series in RDC Presents 08:00 Why Candela Obscura? 14:03 Launch Date March 8th 14:57 Tales of Three with Rotating DMs 21:50 RDC Origin Story 25:38 Recommendations 28:06 Where to find them online Mentions: Rainbow Dice Club Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rainbowdiceclubCandela Obscura: https://darringtonpress.com/candelaAriana’s recommendation - The Magnus Archives: https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/the-magnus-archives-roleplaying-game/Dusty’s recommendation - Monster of the Week: https://evilhat.com/product/monster-of-the-week/Wayra’s recommendation - Munchkin: https://munchkin.gameAriana on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@adventuring_ariRainbow Dice Club on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@rainbowdiceclubDusty on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@dustypennyyDusty on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/possumstreamingWayra on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@shinymythosWayra on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/shinymythosState of Decay 2 (Steam): https://store.steampowered.com/app/495420/State_of_Decay_2_Juggernaut_Edition20mintabletop.com

32 min
3 DAYS AGO

Ep 27: Clue Treachery at Tudor Mansion

This week Stevie and John enjoy an elegant evening of fine dining followed by a side of blackmail and desert of murder. That’s right, it is time to step back into "Stevie’s Clue-niverse" as they solve puzzles, track down clues and look to solve Mr. Boddy's murder in Clue: Treachery at Tudor Mansion, an escape & solve mystery game. 00:00 Introduction 01:05 Back of the Box 01:40 First Impressions 02:38 Getting Started & Play Mechanics 04:45 Enjoyment of the Game 10:18 Length of Play & Other Notes 12:01 Final Thoughts

15 min
13 MAR

Ep 26: Storyteller’s Forge - Black Ballad: Second Chances Shadowdark RPG - Friday With Friends

Welcome the return of Friday with Friends, where we sit down with creators from the world of tabletop and have a friendly little chat which you’re invited to. This week we’re talking with Rick and Erik from Storytellers Forge and their kickstarter The Black Ballad: Second Chances. 00:00 Introduction 01:42 Kickstarter The Black Ballad: Second Chances 03:40 Why Shadowdark? 06:43 Use in Other Systems 14:53 The Process of Monsters 17:42 Preview of Monsters after Death 21:02 Art and Color Coding 23:05 What to expect in the Kickstarter 27:07 TTRPGs in a Castle 30:22 Recommendations 33:20 Where to Find Them Online Mentions: Storyteller’s Forge: https://www.storytellersforge.comThe Black Ballad Second Chances for Shadowdark RPG Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stforge/the-black-ballad-for-shadowdark-rpgShadowdark: https://www.thearcanelibrary.com/pages/shadowdarkTTRPG in a Castle: https://www.tabletoprpginacastle.comErik’s recommendation - Fantaji: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/150933/fantaji-universal-role-playing-gameRick’s recommendation - Eat the Reich: https://rowanrookanddecard.com/product-category/game-systems/eat-the-reich/?v=0b3b97fa6688Eat the Reich on itch.io: https://rowanrookanddecard.itch.io/eat-the-reichErik Frankhouse: https://www.youtube.com/@erikfrankhousepresentsRick Heiz: https://www.rickheinzwrites.com/20mintabletop.com

37 min
11 MAR

Ep 25: Junk Drawer

Let’s face it, you’ve all seen it and probably had one at some point. The drawer full of everything random with no discernible organization. This week Stevie and John put their stacking and organizational skills to the test through a game based on that very disorganized disaster in Junk Drawer. See if everything truly has its place on this return episode of 20 Minute Tabletop. 00:00 Introduction 01:05 Back of the Box & First Impressions 01:44 Setup of the Game 02:54 Play Mechanics 05:49 Enjoyment of the Game 10:53 Length of Play 12:00 Special Notes 12:45 Final Thoughts Mentions: Winsmith Games - Junk Drawer: https://www.winsmithgames.com/junk-drawer20mintabletop.com

15 min
07/02/2024

Ep 24: Dungeons and Dinos Multipack

Adventure is waiting…at home? Stevie and John look for baddies laying in wait in the basement, the attic, or even the outdoors! It’s time for these hosts to join the Nomnisaurs to dawn their armor and their imaginations and go on an adventure in Dungeons and Dinos, a Dungeon Crawler Card Game. Timestamps: (02:09) First Impressions (02:34) Getting Started (03:55) Play Mechanics (07:53) Enjoyment of the Game (11:19) Favorite Cards (16:29) Length of Play (16:54) Special Notes (19:16) Final Thoughts Mentions: Dungeons and Dinos - Nomnivore Games: https://www.nomnivoregames.com/pages/dungeons-and-dinos-the-card-game Dungeons & Dinos: The Card Game: https://www.nomnivoregames.com/products/dungeons-and-dinos Dungeons & Dinos: Nomster Manual Expansion: https://www.nomnivoregames.com/products/nomster-manual Dungeons & Dinos: Wild Thangs Expansion: https://www.nomnivoregames.com/products/dungeons-dinos-wild-thangs-expansion ADHD & Dyslexia Friendly: https://www.nomnivoregames.com/pages/educator Animated How to Play Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4d9bIBJO8rQ Game FAQs: https://www.nomnivoregames.com/pages/game-faqs-dungeons-and-dinos Tabletop Simulator - Dungeons & Dinos: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2945150427 20mintabletop.com

21 min
29/01/2024

Ep 22: Godspark: Solo Tabletop Adventure Game

Your god is dead. Come along as John and Stevie explore the world of fallen gods and gather the divine energy needed to escape this purgatory. Can you gather what you need or will this be your end as well? Join us as we take on Godspark. Timestamps: (01:03) What is Godspark? (01:57) First Impressions (02:36) Getting Started (3:18) Play Mechanics (09:26) Enjoyment of the Game (20:40) Length of Play (23:59) Kickstarter (24:24) Final Thoughts Mentions: Godspark - M. Allen Hall: https://mallenhall.com/godspark Sprinkles is Missing - M. Allen Hall: https://mallenhall.com/sprinkles Kickstarter - Godspark: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mallenhall/godspark-pen-and-paper-adventure 20mintabletop.com

27 min
26/01/2024

Ep 23: M. Allen Hall - Fridays with Friends

It’s time to sit back and just enjoy some time with friends. On this episode, we’re kicking off a new type of episode, Fridays with Friends, where we sit down and chat with creators. This week, we talk to M. Allen Hall, the creator of Godspark, the solo tabletop adventure game. Episode 22 covered our thoughts and now hear his insight. Timestamps: (00:50) Who is Allen? (01:22) What is Godspark? (04:13) Inspiration for Godspark (07:06) Allen’s Favorite Godfall (10:39) The Creative Process (13:33) Allen’s Favorite Mechanic (18:30) What to expect in the Kickstarter (21:35) Where to find out more (22:33) Final Thoughts Mentions: Kickstarter - Godspark: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mallenhall/godspark-pen-and-paper-adventure M. Allen Hall: https://mallenhall.com/ M. Allen Hall itch.io: https://m-allen-hall.itch.io/ M. Allen Hall DriveThruRPG: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/24151/M-Allen-Hall 20mintabletop.com

24 min
17/01/2024

Ep 21: Devour

This week is a battle… a battle of nature. Find out this week if Stevie and John can outfox the predators on the forest floor, or if they will be devoured as they take you through the card game Devour. Timestamps: (01:19) First Impressions (01:47) How we found Devour (02:32) Episode Structure (02:54) Game Mode: Prey (03:27) Prey: Easy (06:59) Prey: Standard (10:50) Prey: Advanced (15:14) Game Mode: Forest Floor (16:04) Game Mode: Outfoxed (17:18) Length of Play (18:17) Special Notes - Where to buy, education, Forest Floor Campaigns (20:54) Final Thoughts Mentions: Devour Card Game: https://devourcardgame.com/ Forest Floor Storyline Campaign: https://devourcardgame.com/forest-floor-storyline-campaign/ 20mintabletop.com

23 min

20 Minute Tabletop is a podcast sharing the love of all things tabletop gaming. Join John, Stevie and Morkor as we talk about board games, tabletop role playing games, and the tools that can help make ‘game night’ happen. Learn more about your favorite games or find something new to spice up your game night!

Creator

Morkor Studios
Years Active

2022 - 2026
Episodes

31
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Morkor Studios
Show Website

20 Minute Tabletop