Welcome to Champions of Tabletop, your portal to the thrilling world of tabletop gaming! Whether you're a seasoned player or new to board games, card games, and role-playing adventures, our podcast is your ultimate guide. Explore game releases, discover hidden gems, and share in the stories, laughter, and unforgettable moments of tabletop gaming. Join our diverse panel of hosts and special guests for insights, reviews, and interviews with creators and players. Subscribe now and become a tabletop champion at your next game night!
We’re pulling no punches. The Champs are coming in hot with their first unfiltered review. Game one in the spotlight: Rock Hard 1977 by Divir Games. If you want sugar-coated, look elsewhere—this is where authenticity reigns.
4 Sept 2024
Rocking with Jackie Foxx | Tabletop Tales
In this conversation, Jackie Fox, former bassist of the rock band The Runaways, discusses her journey from being a musician to pursuing a degree in linguistics and her fascination with the Italian language. She also talks about the challenges faced by women in the music industry and the progress that has been made over the years. The conversation touches on various topics such as rock and roll, record promotion, and the importance of clear communication. Jackie Fox discusses her experience designing the board game Rockin' the '70s and the challenges she faced. She talks about the collaboration with the publisher and the compromises made during the design process. They also discuss the importance of theme in board games and how it can enhance the player experience. Jackie shares her love for history and her curiosity about different eras, which inspired her to create games set in different time periods. She emphasizes the importance of listening and understanding different perspectives, both in game design and in life. In this final part of the conversation, Jackie Fox discusses the development process of her game and the decisions she made to balance gameplay. She also talks about the importance of theme and representation in board games. The conversation touches on topics like game design, playtesting, and the challenges of bringing a game to market. Jackie also shares her experience as a contestant on game shows and her passion for the board gaming community. Overall, the conversation highlights the personal journey of a first-time game designer and the love and dedication that goes into creating a board game.
#DevirGames #boardgames
17 Jun 2024
The Champs are Origin Bound
The Champs gets ready for their first Origins Game Fair!
3 Jun 2024
The Champs SHOOK by the Wildest eBay Board Game Sales (Audio)
The Champions talk about the Dicebreaker's/IGN announcement, the BLANTANT COPY of our award show, and how much money people buy board games on eBay.
17 May 2024
The Champs have opinions, REDDIT! (Audio)
The champs talk about TCG record-breakers, huge game designer acquisitions, IP frenzy, and they read Reddit's board game Hot Takes.
6 May 2024
The GAMES are changing, CHAMPS!!! | The Champions of Tabletop Podcast
The champs talk about their new look, @asmodee parent company changes, and simplifying games for the @tiktok (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UChPd_WHrv3O-XAXXHLixs7g) Generation.
PLUS: The fatigue in Games with long rulebooks and forever GMs
11 Jan 2024
Champions of Tabletop Episode 10 - New Year New Games!
With a new year comes all new games to try out and put on your shelf! We go over some real Bangers coming out in 2024!
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:04:00 Comments From Viewers
00:06:00 Wyrmspire New Hit Or Old S&^*T
00:15:00 Heat Heavy Rain
00:31:00 New Year Top Games
01:00:00 Voss Charity Event
01:16:00 Closing Thoughts
Special Thanks To:
Voss Media Board Game Cafe
30 Nov 2023
Episode 8 - Are we Twins?
On this episode of Champions of tabletop we have a special guest Jamie. You may have recognized her from her own successful youtube channel "Foster the Meeple" or even as the new Marketing Director at Van Ryder games. We discuss what is new at Van Ryder and some solo game experiences.
23 Nov 2023
Top 5 Board Games (Holiday Family Edition)
The Holiday times are here again and the Champions of Tabletop are here to help you with your tabletop gaming needs.
00:00:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzNuuh3kEZ4&t=0s) Intro
00:01:32 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzNuuh3kEZ4&t=92s) #5
00:04:12 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzNuuh3kEZ4&t=252s) #4
00:06:48 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzNuuh3kEZ4&t=408s) #3
00:10:20 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzNuuh3kEZ4&t=620s) #2
00:15:42 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzNuuh3kEZ4&t=942s) #1
00:21:16 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzNuuh3kEZ4&t=1276s) Honorable Mentions
00:24:19 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzNuuh3kEZ4&t=1459s) Outro
16 Nov 2023
Episode 7 - (There's a lot to UNPACK here)
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:50 - Viewer comments
00:10:38 - Industry News: Weimar
00:22:10 - Industry News: Star Wars Unlimited
00:31:15 - The Pit: "Matryoshka" Your games for Travel
00:43:08 - Feet to the Fire
00:49:52 - Game of the week
00:57:16 - Closing Thoughts
9 Nov 2023
Champions of Tabletop - Episode 6 (Cardboard money, Mystery Boxes, and #SleeveGate)
Today the Champions talk about Locana prices, a Living Board Game, and Sleeves or No Sleeves in The Pit. Now, you decide the winner of the Pit. Comment below who you thought won and who should Fall on the Sword!
00:00 - Intro
03:51 - Viewer Comments
09:26 - Fall on the Sword
15:35 - Industry News: Lorcana News and Spirit Fire
44:35 - The Pit: Sleeves Vs No Sleeves
1:02:43 - Game of The Week
1:09:50 - Feet to the Fire
1:14:28 - Closing Statements
2 Nov 2023
Champions of Tabletop - Episode 5 (Kickstarter and the F Word)
Welcome back Champions! On this episode we discuss some shady dealing with companies on Kickstarter, our top 3 solo board games, and a review of the Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese, Pizza -Gate of 2023.
26 Oct 2023
Episode 4: Mr. Beast and Magic the Gathering
In our Halloween Special episode we explore how Hasbro's plan to work with Amazon with MTG distribution, Mr. Beasts Board Game win, and replace our existing Producer with a better new AI version.
19 Oct 2023
Episode 3 - SPEIL The Beans On Expansions
On this episode of Champions of Tabletop we are discussing the top games from this years SPEIL European Gaming Convention, and how expansions/deluxification of board games can be used for good or evil.
Special Thanks to all of you listening to the podcast and supporting us. Without you all this would never have been possible.
Thank You!
12 Oct 2023
Episode 2 - Can You Kickstart an AI?
Welcome Back! In this episode of Champions of Tabletop we discuss Kickstarter and the use of AI in the board game marketplace, how it effects the consumer, and how it effects the game designer, and how it effects your Local Game Store Owner.
As always, Thank you for supporting us, without you guys we couldn't make this possible.
7 Oct 2023
The Champions of Tabletop Trailer
Champions Unite! The Champions of Tabletop trailer is here.
5 Oct 2023
Episode 1 - This is a kid's show???
Welcome, adventurers and dice-rollers, to the spectacular realm of the Champions of Tabletop! Get ready to embark on an epic journey through the realms of tabletop gaming that'll leave you rolling with laughter and anticipation.
In this uproarious episode, we delve deep into the heart of our geekdom, revealing the fantastic personas that make up our ragtag band of tabletop champions. Expect tales of heroic triumphs, epic fails, and character sheets that are more tangled than a spaghetti monster's appendages!
But that's not all, folks! We'll also dive headfirst into the high-stakes world of apps in tabletop gaming. Will they be the saviors of our gaming nights, or are they just as reliable as a d20 with a knack for rolling ones? Buckle up as we navigate the digital dice-rolling frontier.
And hold onto your meeples, because we're about to tackle the age-old debate: is slapping a video game intellectual property onto a board game a clever move or just a shameless cash grab? Expect fierce arguments, hilarious anecdotes, and maybe even a few impressions of pixelated plumbers trying to find their way in the cardboard wilderness.
So, gather 'round, fellow gamers, as we roll the dice of destiny and embark on an adventure filled with laughter, camaraderie, and more geeky references than you can shake a 20-sided die at! Let's make some memories and may your critical hits be as epic as our puns.
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