The Game Table Podcast

Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder

Here at The Game Table Podcast, we explore a wide variety of tabletop games, including board games, card games, role-playing games, and more. We give you a brief overview of each game, explain the basics of how to play, and share our opinions to help you decide if it’s a good fit for your gaming table. Whether you’re a casual gamer or a tabletop game enthusiast, we’re here to help guide you through the exciting world of tabletop gaming.

  1. Loom – A Game Table Podcast Review

    14H AGO

    Loom – A Game Table Podcast Review

    Jared, Faith, and Anna of the Game Table Podcast review the tile laying (yes Anna, they are tiles!) weaving game LOOM, published by Moon Saga Workshop and currently on Kickstarter. Note: Moon Saga Workshop was kind enough to provide us with a review copy of this game. Our intention is to review each game fairly and honestly whether we purchase a game or are given a game for review. Links for Loom Interested in purchasing? Back Loom. Publisher: Moon Saga Workshop Designer: Jason Harris Artists: Ammon Anderson BGG Game Link How to Play: Merry Married Meeples Links for The Game Table Podcast 'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGG Ian on BGG Overview of The Game Table Podcast The Game Table Podcast is an exploration of various board, card, and tabletop games. Hosted by Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder, this podcast offers listeners a comprehensive look at different games, providing overviews, insights on gameplay, and personal thoughts to help you decide if a game is right for your table. Each episode delves into a specific game, discussing its mechanics, strategies, and overall experience. Whether it's a family-friendly game like "Once Upon a Castle" or a more strategic title like "Apiary," we bring our enthusiasm and expertise to the table. We also share tips, reviews, and sometimes even the history behind the games they feature. Listeners can expect a mix of humor, detailed analysis, and genuine passion for gaming, making it a perfect companion for both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike. We also encourage community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

    25 min
  2. TantrumCon Review 2026

    2D AGO

    TantrumCon Review 2026

    Anna, Faith, Joy, Hope, and Jared have returned from Charlotte, NC where they spent 4 days gaming at TantrumCon! They give their thoughts on their first time at the convention and the kids thoughts on their first gaming convention ever. If you don't know what TantrumCon is, its a 4 day convention centered around tabletop gaming, whether that be board games, card games, and role playing games. If you are looking for a good midsize convention as a hardcore gamer or a family of gamers looking for their first convention, we hope this review gives you some insight to see if this one is a good fit for you! 2026 TantrumCon Review: Tantrum House Youtube Channel Tantrum House Website TantrumCon Website Games Mentioned: Dragon Tricks by Good Idea Games Hot Streak by CMYK Fountains by The OP Hasty Baker by GoChuckle Echidna Shuffle by Wattsalpoag Rummy Gummies by SRG Universe Terra Del Mar by Good Idea Games Blazing Thru the Appalachian Trail by Sunboard Games Estate: Raising the Realm by Grod Games 12 Rivers by Good Games Publishing Brick Like This by Dotted Games People/Groups Mentioned: Love Thy Nerd Links for The Game Table Podcast 'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGG Ian on BGG Overview of The Game Table Podcast The Game Table Podcast is an exploration of various board, card, and tabletop games. Hosted by Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder, this podcast offers listeners a comprehensive look at different games, providing overviews, insights on gameplay, and personal thoughts to help you decide if a game is right for your table. Each episode delves into a specific game, discussing its mechanics, strategies, and overall experience. Whether it's a family-friendly game like "Once Upon a Castle" or a more strategic title like "Apiary," we bring our enthusiasm and expertise to the table. We also share tips, reviews, and sometimes even the history behind the games they feature. Listeners can expect a mix of humor, detailed analysis, and genuine passion for gaming, making it a perfect companion for both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike. We also encourage community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

    33 min
  3. FEB 11

    Bat Flip Dynasty – A Featured Table Review

    Ian and Jared sit down at the Featured Table of The Game Table Podcast to discuss America's great past-time in the baseball managing, card and dice drafting game, Bat Flip Dynasty, published by Scorelander Games. Note: Scorelander Games was kind enough to provide us with a review copy of this game. Our intention is to review each game fairly and honestly whether we purchase a game or are given a game for review. Links for Bat Flip Dynasty Interested in purchasing? Get Bat Flip Dynasty Publisher: Scorelander Games Designer: Scott Courlander Artists: Tom Pennifold, Weirdsgn BGG Game Link Links for The Game Table Podcast 'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGG Ian on BGG Overview of The Game Table Podcast The Game Table Podcast is an exploration of various board, card, and tabletop games. Hosted by Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder, this podcast offers listeners a comprehensive look at different games, providing overviews, insights on gameplay, and personal thoughts to help you decide if a game is right for your table. Each episode delves into a specific game, discussing its mechanics, strategies, and overall experience. Whether it's a family-friendly game like "Once Upon a Castle" or a more strategic title like "Apiary," we bring our enthusiasm and expertise to the table. We also share tips, reviews, and sometimes even the history behind the games they feature. Listeners can expect a mix of humor, detailed analysis, and genuine passion for gaming, making it a perfect companion for both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike. We also encourage community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

    43 min
  4. FEB 4

    Toy Battle – A Two Top Review

    Jared sits alone at the Two Top Table while Anna works on a number of things - she's incredible. But Jared knows the show must go on. Today, we look at Toy Battle published by Repos Production. Links for Toy Battle Interested in purchasing? Get Toy Battle Note: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. Publisher: Repos Production Designer: Paolo Mori, Alessandro Zucchini Artists: Paul Mafayon BGG Game Link How to Play: Repos Production Links for The Game Table Podcast 'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGG Ian on BGG Overview of The Game Table Podcast The Game Table Podcast is an exploration of various board, card, and tabletop games. Hosted by Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder, this podcast offers listeners a comprehensive look at different games, providing overviews, insights on gameplay, and personal thoughts to help you decide if a game is right for your table. Each episode delves into a specific game, discussing its mechanics, strategies, and overall experience. Whether it's a family-friendly game like "Once Upon a Castle" or a more strategic title like "Apiary," we bring our enthusiasm and expertise to the table. We also share tips, reviews, and sometimes even the history behind the games they feature. Listeners can expect a mix of humor, detailed analysis, and genuine passion for gaming, making it a perfect companion for both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike. We also encourage community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

    16 min
  5. Australis – A Featured Table Review

    JAN 28

    Australis – A Featured Table Review

    Ian and Jared sit down at the Featured Table of The Game Table Podcast to discuss their adventures riding the tabletop version of the EAC in the dice drafting game, Australis, published by KOSMOS. Note: Thames and Kosmos was kind enough to provide us with a review copy of this game. Our intention is to review each game fairly and honestly whether we purchase a game or are given a game for review. Links for Australis Interested in purchasing? Get Australis Note: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. Publisher: KOSMOS Designer: Leo Colovini, Alessandro Zucchini Artists: Fiore GmbH BGG Game Link How to Play: Kovray Links for The Game Table Podcast 'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGG Ian on BGG Overview of The Game Table Podcast The Game Table Podcast is an exploration of various board, card, and tabletop games. Hosted by Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder, this podcast offers listeners a comprehensive look at different games, providing overviews, insights on gameplay, and personal thoughts to help you decide if a game is right for your table. Each episode delves into a specific game, discussing its mechanics, strategies, and overall experience. Whether it's a family-friendly game like "Once Upon a Castle" or a more strategic title like "Apiary," we bring our enthusiasm and expertise to the table. We also share tips, reviews, and sometimes even the history behind the games they feature. Listeners can expect a mix of humor, detailed analysis, and genuine passion for gaming, making it a perfect companion for both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike. We also encourage community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

    44 min
  6. Doomlings – A Kids / Family Table Review

    JAN 21

    Doomlings – A Kids / Family Table Review

    Jared, Faith, and Joy sit down at the Kid's/Family table of the Game Table Podcast to review the take that, hand management, creature building during the apocalypse game, Doomlings. Note: Doomlings, LLC was kind enough to provide us with a review copy of this game. Our intention is to review each game fairly and honestly whether we purchase a game or are given a game for review. Links for Doomlings Interested in purchasing? Get Doomlings Note: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. Publisher: Doomlings, LLC (Check out this site...the amount of product is wild!!) Designer: Justus Meyer, Andrew Meyer (I) Artists: Justus Meyer BGG Game Link How to Play: Doomlings Links for The Game Table Podcast 'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGG Ian on BGG Overview of The Game Table Podcast The Game Table Podcast is an exploration of various board, card, and tabletop games. Hosted by Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder, this podcast offers listeners a comprehensive look at different games, providing overviews, insights on gameplay, and personal thoughts to help you decide if a game is right for your table. Each episode delves into a specific game, discussing its mechanics, strategies, and overall experience. Whether it's a family-friendly game like "Once Upon a Castle" or a more strategic title like "Apiary," we bring our enthusiasm and expertise to the table. We also share tips, reviews, and sometimes even the history behind the games they feature. Listeners can expect a mix of humor, detailed analysis, and genuine passion for gaming, making it a perfect companion for both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike. We also encourage community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

    37 min
  7. TantrumCon Preview Excitement!

    JAN 19

    TantrumCon Preview Excitement!

    The Game Table Podcast is going to TantrumCon! Jared, Anna, Faith, Joy, & Hope will be there and we are so excited to get to join this Con for the very first time. Jared takes a few minutes to talk about some of the things we are excited to experience at TantrumCon! Links for TantrumCon Con Website: https://tantrumcon.com/home Tantrum House Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tantrumhousegames Tantrum House Website: https://tantrumhouse.com/ Previous Table Flip Tournaments: https://tantrumcon.com/table-flipping Links for The Game Table Podcast 'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGG Ian on BGG Overview of The Game Table Podcast The Game Table Podcast is an exploration of various board, card, and tabletop games. Hosted by Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder, this podcast offers listeners a comprehensive look at different games, providing overviews, insights on gameplay, and personal thoughts to help you decide if a game is right for your table. Each episode delves into a specific game, discussing its mechanics, strategies, and overall experience. Whether it's a family-friendly game like "Once Upon a Castle" or a more strategic title like "Apiary," we bring our enthusiasm and expertise to the table. We also share tips, reviews, and sometimes even the history behind the games they feature. Listeners can expect a mix of humor, detailed analysis, and genuine passion for gaming, making it a perfect companion for both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike. We also encourage community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

    6 min
  8. Yokohama – A Featured Table Review

    JAN 14

    Yokohama – A Featured Table Review

    Ian and Jared sit down at the Featured Table of The Game Table Podcast to discuss the economic worker placement game, Yokohama, published by Synapses Games Links for Yokohama Interested in purchasing? Get Yokohama Note: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. Publisher: Synapses Games Designer: Hisashi Hayashi Artists: The Creation Studio, Adam P. McIver, Ryo Nyamo BGG Game Link How to Play: BoardGameGeek Links for The Game Table Podcast 'How to Play' Music Background: Song: Inspiring Cinematic Ambient Artist: Lexin_Music - Aleksey Chistilin Have questions or want to connect with The Game Table Podcast? Check out our website: thegametablepodcast.com Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.com Check out our Linktree for easy access to find us online! Follow us on Instagram Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYKF3wdenJ Check us out on Boardgamegeek Jared on BGG Ian on BGG Overview of The Game Table Podcast The Game Table Podcast is an exploration of various board, card, and tabletop games. Hosted by Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder, this podcast offers listeners a comprehensive look at different games, providing overviews, insights on gameplay, and personal thoughts to help you decide if a game is right for your table. Each episode delves into a specific game, discussing its mechanics, strategies, and overall experience. Whether it's a family-friendly game like "Once Upon a Castle" or a more strategic title like "Apiary," we bring our enthusiasm and expertise to the table. We also share tips, reviews, and sometimes even the history behind the games they feature. Listeners can expect a mix of humor, detailed analysis, and genuine passion for gaming, making it a perfect companion for both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike. We also encourage community interaction through our website, social media, and Discord.

    54 min

Ratings & Reviews

4.7
out of 5
15 Ratings

About

Here at The Game Table Podcast, we explore a wide variety of tabletop games, including board games, card games, role-playing games, and more. We give you a brief overview of each game, explain the basics of how to play, and share our opinions to help you decide if it’s a good fit for your gaming table. Whether you’re a casual gamer or a tabletop game enthusiast, we’re here to help guide you through the exciting world of tabletop gaming.

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