Let's Quest

About Let's Quest

Hello humans! Welcome to the Let's Quest podcast! Where we dive deep into the wonderful world of board games, new and old. Every episode, I'll be sitting down with a fellow gamer to explore this awesome hobby of ours! We'll be chatting about what we've been playing lately – our wins, losses, and our post-game thoughts. After that we'll dig into a 'topic of the week', and then we'll finish off by opening The Game Master's Mailbag. That's where my guest and I help you out there find your perfect game! So.. grab a drink, take your seat and Let's Quest!

Publisher

Andy_Quest

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Jun 2026

Latest episode

10 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

9 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Sept 2026

   Ep. 9 - Components That Elevate Games?

   Ep. 9 - Components That Elevate Games? This episode Jamieson (akak MrGnarKills) and I chat all about out favourite board game components and how we think they elevate out experience with a game. and maybe some that detract from the experience instead! Fill out the GAME MASTER'S MAILBAG Questionnaire -> https://g9hgn8f7iq3.typeform.com/to/Wo7FVFa7 (https://g9hgn8f7iq3.typeform.com/to/Wo7FVFa7) https://linktr.ee/Lets_Quest (https://linktr.ee/Lets_Quest) (https://g9hgn8f7iq3.typeform.com/to/Wo7FVFa7) Channels/Websites Mentioned - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SimpleGameDesigns (https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SimpleGameDesigns) https://www.youtube.com/@teamcovenant (https://www.youtube.com/@teamcovenant) Chapters: 00:03 Hello and d20 guest question 06:06 what we've been playing lately 12:30 Main Topic: Components That Elevate Games 47:00 and maybe some that detract? 56:34 Custom Components 01:00:09 Gamemaster's Mailbag: Dylan H 01:14:26 Final Thoughts and Game Suggestions Video clip credits: Music by Kevin MacLeod under Creative Commons License - "Voxel Revolution" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (http://incompetech.com)) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)"Space Jazz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (http://incompetech.com)) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

2. 

   26 Aug 2026

   Ep. 8 - Collaborative Worldbuilding in Tabletop Role Playing Games!

   In this episode, Luke (aka Rookandrole) and I talk all about telling stories together with friends.. and not just what happens to the characters.. but also building out the world they're living in! Watch out for Luke's D&D hot take and Andy's very* special Game Masters Mailbag! GAME MASTER'S MAILBAG Questionnaire -> https://g9hgn8f7iq3.typeform.com/to/Wo7FVFa7 (https://g9hgn8f7iq3.typeform.com/to/Wo7FVFa7)https://linktr.ee/Lets_Quest (https://linktr.ee/Lets_Quest) Channels/Websites Mentioned - Luke's writings on itch.io https://rook-and-role.itch.io/ (https://rook-and-role.itch.io/) May You Fish in Interesting Times https://aryl-ether.itch.io/fishintimes (https://aryl-ether.itch.io/fishintimes) Mystery Quest Push The Roll - http://pushtheroll.com/ (http://pushtheroll.com/) Dropout.tv (http://Dropout.tv) (https://youtu.be/Z4sh05THl8I?si=hnYXv5Pn9sdqleXj) (https://youtu.be/Z4sh05THl8I?si=hnYXv5Pn9sdqleXj)Chapters: 00:00 Intro to Luke aka Rookandrole 11:45 Exploring Unique RPG Systems 21:17 Exploring Silver Bayonet: A Unique RPG Experience 25:26 Main Topic: Collaborative World Building in TTRPGs 57:20 Innovative Games and Their Impact on Storytelling 57:27 Game Master's Mailbag - Ben D 57:33 Oops All Bens: A Unique Mailbag Experience Video clip credits: Music by Kevin MacLeod under Creative Commons License - "Voxel Revolution" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (http://incompetech.com)) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)"Space Jazz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (http://incompetech.com)) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

3. 

   6 Aug 2026

   Ep. 7 - Can Board Games create ‘cinematic’ moments?

   In today’s episode, Marty and I sit down to chat about all things cinema.. in board games. Being an editor irl, Marty has an eye for cinema and finds the story and drama of games really interesting. Can you think of the most dramatic & cinematic moment of a board game you've experienced at the table? ...So, roll the cameras, sound speed, and Let's Quest!" GAME MASTER'S MAILBAG Questionnaire -> https://g9hgn8f7iq3.typeform.com/to/Wo7FVFa7 (https://g9hgn8f7iq3.typeform.com/to/Wo7FVFa7)https://linktr.ee/Lets_Quest (https://linktr.ee/Lets_Quest) Channels/Websites Mentioned - No Rolls Barred Mystery Quest Funhaus - https://youtu.be/Z4sh05THl8I?si=hnYXv5Pn9sdqleXj (https://youtu.be/Z4sh05THl8I?si=hnYXv5Pn9sdqleXj)Chapters: 00:31 Welcome Marty 10:15 Can Board Games create cinematic moments? 46:44 Movie franchises that would make good board games 53:59 Game Master's Mailbag Video clip credits: Music by Kevin MacLeod under Creative Commons License - "Voxel Revolution" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (http://incompetech.com)) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)"Space Jazz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (http://incompetech.com)) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

4. 

   29 Jul 2026

   Ep.6 - Why buy Board Games when Tabletop Simulators exist?

   Someone told me I need more salacious episode titles! ..but behind the clickbait question my guest Cam and I have a really great discussion all about tabletop simulators and what their place is in the hobby. We delve into the pros and the cons of the digital versions of our beloved games! My editing software was on the blink so not many images of videos for this one! ..also at 1mil followers we'll do a face reveal of a Cam*. *maybe not this Cam though. #boardgames #tabletop #tts #tabletopsiumulator #boardgamearena GAME MASTER'S MAILBAG Questionnaire -> https://g9hgn8f7iq3.typeform.com/to/Wo7FVFa7 (https://g9hgn8f7iq3.typeform.com/to/Wo7FVFa7) https://linktr.ee/Lets_Quest (https://linktr.ee/Lets_Quest) Chapters: 00:41 Hello and intro to Cam 09:14 Recent Games Played and Their Mechanics 16:36 Topic Of The Week: Why buy boardgames when tabletop simulators exist? 31:39 Are board games too expensive? 43:43 The Game Master's Mailbag - Ben D Music by Kevin MacLeod under Creative Commons License - "Voxel Revolution" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (http://incompetech.com)) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)"Space Jazz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (http://incompetech.com)) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

5. 

   22 Jul 2026

   Ep.5 - Does winning matter in Board Games?

   Does winning boards games matter to the people that play them? If not, what's most important? Does it feel bad to lose? On this episode, Matt and I chat all about it and he explains how it's all fun and games until you're playing in a tournament! Do you know any poor losers? Have you played many games at a competitive level? We'd love to hear from you! #boardgames #tabletop #wargaming GAME MASTER'S MAILBAG Questionnaire -> https://g9hgn8f7iq3.typeform.com/to/Wo7FVFa7 (https://g9hgn8f7iq3.typeform.com/to/Wo7FVFa7) https://linktr.ee/Lets_Quest (https://linktr.ee/Lets_Quest) Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast 00:41 - Hello and intro to Matt! 04:40 - Does Winning Matter In Board Games? 44:43 - Game Master's Mailbag! Video clip credits: - thunder road ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5TZE8NzcmQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5TZE8NzcmQ) - Music by Kevin MacLeod under Creative Commons License - "Voxel Revolution" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (http://incompetech.com)) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)"Space Jazz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (http://incompetech.com)) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

6. 

   9 Jul 2026

   Ep.4 - What is a 'gateway' game?

   Ep.4 - What is a 'gateway' game? In this episode, my wonderful wife, Lauren joins me to chat about what we consider a gateway game is in the hobby. Do all gateway games have to be lightweight? Do they have to be quick to play? Should you let new players win?!? She also tells us some of her favourites that brought her into loving board game hobby. ❤️🎲 GAME MASTER'S MAILBAG Questionnaire -> https://g9hgn8f7iq3.typeform.com/to/Wo7FVFa7 (https://g9hgn8f7iq3.typeform.com/to/Wo7FVFa7) Channels/Websites Mentioned - https://linktr.ee/Lets_Quest (https://linktr.ee/Lets_Quest) Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:41 Meet Lauren 16:33 Topic Of The Week: What is a Gateway game? 51:33 The Game Master's Mailbag Video clip credits: - MTG ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nNuG0wx0fU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nNuG0wx0fU) - western legends ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbX-Wrwl27Q (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbX-Wrwl27Q) - mythic mischief ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJLhUZVNXYo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJLhUZVNXYo) - star wars rebellion ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stmKvAKM5TY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stmKvAKM5TY) - dice Throne ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=js_cZrv6cZY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=js_cZrv6cZY) - sky team ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rBv6bvBbss (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rBv6bvBbss) - betrayal ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gsK6dbD0ec (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gsK6dbD0ec) - station fall ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGeqrajj8Ls (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGeqrajj8Ls) - flip 7  ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd2NQpI36cg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd2NQpI36cg) - thunder road ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5TZE8NzcmQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5TZE8NzcmQ) Music by Kevin MacLeod under Creative Commons License - "Voxel Revolution" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (http://incompetech.com)) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)"Space Jazz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (http://incompetech.com)) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

7. 

   2 Jul 2026

   Ep.3 - Dice in Games: The Ultimate Chaos Engine

   Ep.3 - Dice In Games: The Ultimate Chaos Engine In this episode Marty, aka 'The Immersed and Confused' of my board game group joins me to chat about Dice in board games. Those chaotic boxy bones! Are they the  ultimate engines for chaos? the perfect simulation of the randomness? or are they just really frustrating? GAME MASTER'S MAILBAG Questionnaire -> https://g9hgn8f7iq3.typeform.com/to/Wo7FVFa7 (https://g9hgn8f7iq3.typeform.com/to/Wo7FVFa7) Channels/Websites Mentioned - https://linktr.ee/Lets_Quest (https://linktr.ee/Lets_Quest) Chapters 00:00 Welcome fellow adventurers! 00:41 Intro to Marty! 10:42 Dice in games: The Ultimate Chaos Generators 25:10 The Role of Dice in Game Mechanics 36:21 Exploring War Games: Silver Bayonets and Strategy 49:01 The Game Master's Mailbag Video clip credits - Nemesis - Awaken Realms - Skate Summer - https://www.meeplemountain.com/reviews/skate-summer/ (https://www.meeplemountain.com/reviews/skate-summer/)Silver Bayonet - https://www.wargamer.com/the-silver-bayonet/review (https://www.wargamer.com/the-silver-bayonet/review)- Dead Of Winter - https://www.youtube.com/@Oniro (https://www.youtube.com/@Oniro) - Arkham Horror TCG - FFG Music by Kevin MacLeod under Creative Commons License - "Voxel Revolution" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (http://incompetech.com)) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)"Space Jazz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (http://incompetech.com)) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

8. 

   24 Jun 2026

   Ep.2 - What makes a Board Game immersive?

   Episode 2 - What makes a Board Game immersive? In this episode Jamieson, aka 'The Gamer' of my board game group sits down to chat with me all about immersion in board games. How can these games of cardboard, wood and plastic transport us to fantastical worlds and sci fi scenarios? And what are some of our favourites? GAME MASTER'S MAILBAG Questionnaire -> https://g9hgn8f7iq3.typeform.com/to/Wo7FVFa7 (https://g9hgn8f7iq3.typeform.com/to/Wo7FVFa7) Channels Mentioned - https://www.youtube.com/@rtfm (https://www.youtube.com/@rtfm) https://linktr.ee/Lets_Quest (https://linktr.ee/Lets_Quest) Chapters 00:00 - Start 00:41 - Welcome Jamieson! 03:53 - What we've been playing lately - Slay The Spire 15:12 - What makes a Board Game immersive? 32:40 - What game isn't as thematic as you thought it would be? 40:30 - The Game Master's Mailbag Video clip credits - Slay The Spire - Contention Games + MEGACRIT - Shackleton Base  - RTFM - https://youtu.be/-hhpQxiQxJY?si=0wvqEOxsX9l5tKFn (https://youtu.be/-hhpQxiQxJY?si=0wvqEOxsX9l5tKFn) - Western Legends - Kolossal Games - Return To Dark Tower - Restoration Games - Hit The Silk - Escape Plan - Nemesis - Awaken Realms - Blood On The Clocktower - https://bloodontheclocktower.com/ (https://bloodontheclocktower.com/)- Apex Legends - Glass Cannon Unplugged  -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6m6Rccyqvj4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6m6Rccyqvj4) Music by Kevin MacLeod under Creative Commons License - "Voxel Revolution" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (http://incompetech.com)) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)"Space Jazz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (http://incompetech.com)) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

9. 

   17 Jun 2026

   Ep.1 - Welcome to the Let's Quest Podcast!

   Welcome to the Let's Quest Podcast! In this inaugural episode I just wanted to introduce myself and the podcast! So listen along to the ramblings of a real life 'board game geek' (TM) and counts how many times I say 'SO GOOD'! GAME MASTER'S MAILBAG Questionaire -> https://g9hgn8f7iq3.typeform.com/to/Wo7FVFa7 (https://g9hgn8f7iq3.typeform.com/to/Wo7FVFa7) Intro animation by - playhead.studio (http://playhead.studio) Channels Mentioned - www.youtube.com/@NoRollsBarred (http://www.youtube.com/@NoRollsBarred), www.youtube.com/@oxventure (http://www.youtube.com/@oxventure), www.youtube.com/@GoodTimeSociety (http://www.youtube.com/@GoodTimeSociety), www.youtube.com/@BlampCoBoardGames (http://www.youtube.com/@BlampCoBoardGames), www.youtube.com/@Mystery_Quest (http://www.youtube.com/@Mystery_Quest), www.youtube.com/@Neon_Gorilla (http://www.youtube.com/@Neon_Gorilla), www.youtube.com/@banzainator (http://www.youtube.com/@banzainator), www.youtube.com/@BoardGameCo (http://www.youtube.com/@BoardGameCo), www.youtube.com/@BeforeYouPlay (http://www.youtube.com/@BeforeYouPlay), www.youtube.com/@WatchItPlayed (http://www.youtube.com/@WatchItPlayed), www.youtube.com/@TimChuon (http://www.youtube.com/@TimChuon) Timestamps - 00:00 - Introduction to the Let's Quest Podcast 04:03 - What got me into boardgames? 10:38 - My gaming snapshot! 17:18 - My favourite Creators In The Space? 23:28 - Who's going to be on the podcast with me? Video clips from - No Rolls Barred, Oxventure, Avalon Hill, Awaken Realms, The Pandemonium Institute, Restoration Games, Buried Giant Studios, Leder Games, Earthborne Games, Cardboard Alchemy, Moon Crab Games. Music by Kevin MacLeod under Creative Commons License - "Voxel Revolution" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (http://incompetech.com)) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)"Space Jazz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com (http://incompetech.com)) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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