The Offline Gamer

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Dive into the world of gaming with Matt, Rai, and Karen on "The Offline Gamer" podcast! Each month, we explore our latest tabletop and PC gaming adventures, share exciting Kickstarter finds, provide coverage of events like Airecon and the UK Games Expo, and engage in conversations with interesting figures in the UK board game industry. Join us on this interactive journey!

  1. 6D AGO

    Episode 110 - Tabletop Gaming Live 2026

    In this episode, Matt and Karen take a deep dive into Tabletop Gaming Live 2026, the two-day tabletop games celebration held at Doncaster Racecourse, South Yorkshire on 14–15 February 2026. Hosted by Tabletop Gaming Magazine, the event brought together board gamers, RPG fans, miniatures enthusiasts, and hobbyists of all stripes for open gaming, hands-on demos, exclusive previews, special talks, and community fun.

    56 min

  2. 12/25/2025

    Episode 109 - Mince Pies, Meeples & Merry Gaming

    It’s our Christmas episode! Matt and Karen settle in for a festive catch-up, chatting about the board games they’ve been playing over the last few weeks — from games enjoyed at AireCon West to sessions around the table with friends. They dive into a wide mix of titles, covering everything from deck-building and roll-and-writes to tile-laying city builders, cozy card games, and deeper strategy experiences. Along the way, they share first impressions, highlights, and how these games felt at different player counts and settings. The episode also includes a quick roundup of recent Kickstarter deliveries, as Matt and Karen talk about which long-awaited games have finally arrived and their early thoughts on getting them to the table. A relaxed, festive episode full of tabletop chat, Christmas vibes, and plenty of gaming inspiration to see you through the holidays. 🎁🎲

    1h 5m

  3. 11/27/2025

    Episode 108 - Spiel Essen 2025

    In this episode, Matt and Karen welcome long-time listener-turned-friend Gareth to talk about his first ever trip to Spiel in Essen. Gareth shares what it was like navigating the world’s biggest board-gaming convention — from travel challenges, sold-out hot releases, and massive crowds to the thrill of discovering new favourites.

    1h 2m

  4. 10/31/2025

    Episode 107 - Shiver: Dark Prospects

    This Halloween special features a thrilling departure from our usual format! Adam from the Die Rollin YouTube channel takes over as Game Master for an atmospheric session of Shiver, the horror RPG from Parable Games. Join Matt, Lizzie (Board Gaming With My Family), and Doddy (Summoned Games) as they portray three unlikely heroes in the Old West: Carmine the snake oil salesman, Missy Dubois the horse thief, and Brick the reformed outlaw. When the mysterious Mr. Cornwell hires them to investigate the abandoned Blackrock Mine, they encounter something far more terrifying than they bargained for... This Western horror adventure delivers tension, laughs, and plenty of close calls as our trio faces claustrophobic mine shafts, supernatural threats, and impossible choices. Will they survive to collect their payment, or become the mine's next victims?

    2h 44m

  5. 09/25/2025

    Episode 106 - Throwing a Double Six

    In this episode, Matt and Karen are joined by friends from the Instagram board gaming community for a special recording at the Double Six Board Game Café in Moseley, Birmingham. Guests include Emzie from @nerdygirlgaming, Lucy and Carl from @short.stuff.boardgames, and plenty of lively chat about games, gaming spaces, and the café’s fantastic food. The group share their first impressions of the venue, talk about supporting local businesses, and dive into the games they’ve been playing together. Expect plenty of laughs, recommendations, and behind-the-scenes community stories as The Offline Gamer goes on the road! Afterwards, Matt and Karen catch up on their recent gaming adventures, including their trip to HandyCon, plus plenty more board game chat.

    1h 22m

  6. 07/14/2025

    Episode 105 - Fortress of Death

    In this episode of The Offline Gamer, Matt and Karen step into the immersive audio-driven world of Sound Realms for a playthrough of the dark and dramatic Fortress of Death. Guided by narration, sound effects, and a whole lot of dice rolls, they navigate traps, solve puzzles, and fight for survival—all in real time. It’s part dungeon crawl, part radio drama, and fully chaotic. Can they escape the fortress unscathed? (Spoiler: doubtful.)

    59 min

  7. 06/24/2025

    Episode 104 - UKGE 2025 Wrap-Up – Part Two

    Matt and Karen are back with part two of their UK Games Expo 2025 round-up! This time, they chat about even more games they played and picked up—including relaxing pattern builders, clever two-player showdowns, and some truly unique indie gems. They also reflect on the general atmosphere of the show, the creativity on display, and whether the event still delivers the spark that keeps them coming back each year.

    2h 13m

  8. 06/16/2025

    Episode 103 - UKGE 2025 Wrap-Up – Part One

    In this episode of The Offline Gamer, Matt and Karen return from UK Games Expo 2025 and dive into part one of their two-part wrap-up! Sadly, Rai couldn't join them this year due to illness, so it's just the two of them sharing first impressions, con highlights, and a few mild grumbles (spoiler: air conditioning is important). They discuss how the new hall layout at the NEC added space and accessibility—but also a bit of navigational chaos—and whether the bigger floor plan made it easier or harder to explore everything. There’s also some thoughtful reflection on whether UKGE has outgrown its three-day format.

    1h 20m
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Dive into the world of gaming with Matt, Rai, and Karen on "The Offline Gamer" podcast! Each month, we explore our latest tabletop and PC gaming adventures, share exciting Kickstarter finds, provide coverage of events like Airecon and the UK Games Expo, and engage in conversations with interesting figures in the UK board game industry. Join us on this interactive journey!

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  • Creator
    The Offline Gamer
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    113
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © The Offline Gamer
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