The team from Grazing Bear Games joins us the submarine! Zach and Chris have a Kickstarter coming out with for all you print and play enthusiast. Follow here for more info about their Kickstarter!tabletopsubmarine

Reul Gaviola joins us on the submarine! Ruell is a media personality in the tabletop industry and we are so excited to have him on to share his insights. We talk about Twilight Imperium and how games can transport us and create fiction we didn't expect. All this and more on today's episode!tabletopsubmarine

We are joined by two guests for a two part episode! One the submarine we have the crew from Durdle Games and designers of Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Jason and Darren! We talk about how these two came "seemingly" came out of nowhere and designed on of the biggest hits of 2023 and how it lead to being able t…

MonToons: Clash of the Coral Isles is a high-energy, competitive print-and-play, roll-and-write, arena combat game. As MonToon warriors from rival factions, you compete in an epic clash to claim the Waystone and bring prosperity and power to your faction. Achieve victory by tactically positioning yourself around the map, defeating your rivals in co…

We are joined by two guests for a two part episode! One the submarine we have the crew from Durdle Games and designers of Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Jason and Darren! We talk about how these two came "seemingly" came out of nowhere and designed on of the biggest hits of 2023 and how it lead to being able t…

Support Primordial now! Mages, the land of Cathaira needs your help! The last Celestial War with the Titans of Yarre` has left the landscape changed. Entropic Energy spreads at an unprecedented rate and the Creatures are becoming volatile and unpredictable as their environment shifts. They are vital to the health of the continent and must be preser…

A quick update about the submarine going (temporarily) forward.tabletopsubmarine

Marc Specter, owner of publisher Grand Gamers Guild join us on the podcast. Here we share a little more about his hit game Tir Na Nog currently on Kickstarter! He also shares a story that takes twist and many turns all on a trip to the Mecca of gaming that is Essen Spiel. Join us for great games and great stories on this episode.…

Isaac Hirschfeld (Dragon Egg Games) and Mathue Ryann (Envy Born Games) join Andrew and Josh as we talk about the awesomeness that was GenCon! We talk about our overall experience, major releases, and give some insider information about what was going down behind the scenes. And tell a few stories along the way!…

Dave Beck from Paverson games is here with us! Dave published the alcohol based game Distilled and is currently launching Luthier on Kickstarter. On this episode we talk about themed game nights, books that may make great games, and how to capture the essence of another's work in your gaming experience. All this and more on today's episode!…

We are here to talk about Columbus's best convention Origins Game Fair! Listen to stories from the publishers, designers, and media personalities we all love and get the latest scoop on one of the largest BG Conventions in America! Mixtape Kickstarter Live Now!tabletopsubmarine

Artist Andrew Bosley joins us on the submarine. Lending his talents to games like Everdell and Tapestry, Andrew has used his skills to bring the hobby to a whole new level of quality and expectations. Today we talk about new things he has coming up and what he has learned and remembered over the years. All this and more on today's episode! We have …

Taylor Reiner joins us on the submarine. A designer and youtuber you may know him from his Taylor's Trick Taking channel or designing such games as Sears Catalogue. Where ever you know him from he has a great story to share and awesome insights to say. We talk abstracts, trick takers, and RPG's all on todays' voyage!…

Andrew hops on to an episode of the Periscope to talk about his first published game Wine Cellar! Kickstarter Here! Let's auction off some wine! You and your rival sommeliers have decided to face off to determine who is the best. Each person will take on a client, building a cellar that ages well and is suited to the client's tastes. Over the cours…

Designer Alex Cutler joins us on the submarine! Alex has been working many years as the head developer for Pandasaurus games and most recently had success with Carboard Alchemy with his game Critter Kitchen. He talks about the steps he took and the journey he went on to eventually become a full time designer. Lots of wisdom is shared so we hope you…

You know him from Ryan and Bethany's Board Game Reviews and now he is on the Submarine! Ryan Neumeyer join us for an episode all about self reflection and becoming better gamers! Join him for great stories about his reviews and we even talk a little bit about Gen Con! All this and more on today's episode!…

Check out the Kickstarter Here! Chris Backe returns to the Submarine to talk about No Box Games latest project! Phileas Fogg and Jean Passepartout needed 80 days, but you'll only need 10-15 minutes. In this print-at-home game with a leader-follower mechanic, one player each turn is the Navigator, which chooses an action that all players must take. …

Monica Rasso joins us on the submarine! If you don't know Monica you might know her work as a manager of conventions like TantrumCon and ProtoATL. We discuss everything from diversity to playtesting and how we as gamers can do better at both without doing a lot! All this and more on todays episode.tabletopsubmarine

THE Julie Ahern is on the Submarine! Designer and podcaster you can find her in all facets of the hobby. Join us as she tells us about playing Zpocolypse at GenCon and how she gathered a crowd around her. We also talk Wormholes and other great games as well!tabletopsubmarine

Designer, author, and former imagineer Scott Rogers joins us on the submarine! Scott is well known for being one of the brightest minds in the hobby. He has taught classes and written books about all kinds of game design. In this episode he shares his experience playing Kingdom Death Monster and how these big games can come to be. All this and more…

Teacher Ryan from the Level Up Board Game Podcast joins us on the Torpedo to talk about Eila and Something Shiny. We have both a spoiler free and spoiler section for our discussion. omewhere far away, a mystery awaits... Deep in the forest, an innocent rabbit - Eila, leaves their home to embark on a life-changing adventure. Eila and Something Shiny…

Designer Koltin Thompson joins us on the submarine! Koltin is on the designers of Galactic Cruise and is an lover of literature (except Moby Dick). On the podcast we talk about his story playing Gloomhaven and how it made them scream like little children. We also talk Underwater Cities and details in gaming. All this and more on today's episode!…

TK King and Dennis Northcutt join us to talk about the newest hotness of Kickstarter, Galactic Cruise! Hello, and welcome to Galactic Cruise. Here, we offer our guests something special: the comfort of a luxury cruise with the innovation of space travel. As the first company to offer extended-stay space vacations, we are excited to have you working…

Eleni, The Carboard Rhino has made it to the Submarine! She makes videos of how to play various board games that she find special. Watch em and play along! She also loves discovering new board games on Kickstarter and she make roundup videos presenting the ones that stand out -check them out in the Rhino Roundup section! Apart from these she also c…

We are joined by designer Ian Brocklebank and Martin Van Rossum from Rolling Rhino's newest campaign! In Arctic Roll, you will lead a tribe of intrepid hunters, heading out across the ice to hunt for fish. Compete over the scarce resources and use your dice to move across the ice and excavate fishing holes. Draft the right dice to place your hunter…

Steven Brown from Browncastle Games join us on the Submarine! Steven and his team make some of the best crokinole boards in the hobby and we are excited to talk about our favorite flicking game. We go in depth into what makes a great expansion and the process of creating quality wood components for games. Steven also shares stories about how create…

We are joined today by John Jewell designer of Four Forests to get a closer look at this crowdfunding project! In Four Forests, players each take on the role of one of the Guardians of the Enchanted Forests. Prepare your forest for the arrival of various mythical creatures by planting vegetation that has specific appeal to each creature. Ensure tha…

Andrew and Josh dive into TantrumCon! Run by Tantrum House this con takes place in Charlotte North, Carolina. Hear about their experience and hear from the attendees, publishers, and designers who were there. All this and more on today's episode.tabletopsubmarine

Part 2 of the Ammon Anderson Interview!tabletopsubmarine

Ammon Anderson, designer and artists of Gnome Hollow, joins us on the submarine! Ammon truly has an inspirational story of the power of art and game design and how he was able to handle the sudden success of his prototype. This is part 1 of a two part interview!tabletopsubmarine

Will Meadows from Tantrum House joins us on the Submarine! Tantrum House is a board game media channel that does everything from podcast to videos. Will comes on to share a little bit about that and also gives us stories from past TantrumCons! TantrumCon 2024 is happening at the end of the month so if you wanna see Will, Josh, and Andrew in Charlot…

A Happy New Year from us at Tabletop Submarine. Here is an update on what to expect from us next year!tabletopsubmarine

Pat Marino, head of Hobby Games at The OP joins us on the Submarine! Pat, Josh, and Andrew have been acquainted for some time...so they kind of lose track of time. But they talk about so many great things! From Ip's, imposter syndrome, and a whole bunch of other OP-py goodness. We also discuss Gnome Hollow, Court of the Dead, and Skyteam! All this …

Josh was able to attend PAX Unplugged in Philadelphia this year and he is bringing you all the stories from your favorite publishers! Hear updates on new releases and learn more about why these publishers love PAXU. Original Sasquatch Severed Books Last Night Games Alley Cat Games Red Raven Games Dire Wolf Digital Wet Ink Games WizKids Snowbright S…

Josh was able to attend PAX Unplugged in Philadelphia this year and he is bringing you all the stories from your favorite publishers! Hear updates on new releases and learn more about why these publishers love PAXU. This is part 1 so look out for another great episode like this in the future! Cephalofair Levity Games Dead Alive Games One Day West G…

Designer all star Roberta Taylor joins us on the Submarine! Roberta has designed many great games such as Creature Comforts, Octopus Garden, and Maple Valley. Her most recent project is Hello Kitty: Day at the Park! We hear stories about friends she has made in gaming and how tabletop can be used to form relationships. All this and more on today's …

You have heard his name whispered on the show before, but now he has arrived! Jon Gilmore-Long is on the Submarine and he has some stories to share. Jon is a designer, developer, and guru of the tabletop world. We talk about proposals, marriage, friends, and gatherings all in one jam packed episode. We also talk a bunch of games but most importantl…

Launching Nov 7. Carl Robinson talks about his newest game Kelp! Take the role of the Octopus, skillfully navigating the board with cards and hidden moves, or become the Shark, patrolling your territory, rolling dice, and unleashing unique abilities to track down the elusive Octopus. Link to campaign here!…

Legendary designer Alan R. Moon Joins us on the podcast! Alan has designed classic games such as Elfenland, Union Pacific, and most famously Ticket to Ride. We get to hear a little bit about the history of his newest game Ticket To Ride: Legends of the West, and he shares the story of his first time winning the Speil de Jarhes. We also talk Old God…

Joe Slack from Crazy Like a Box Games joins us to talk about their newest crowdfunding project Mayan Curse! Explore the secret passage to the ancient temple, collect the most knowledge, and escape before you’re trapped forever! As you traverse deeper, you’ll discover stelae (Mayan monuments) that increase your knowledge (which is what you need to w…

Joe Wiggins from Allplay joins us to talk about their latest's Kickstarter! Through the Desert - One of Reiner Knizia’s most iconic game designs. Lead a caravan of camels to watering holes and oases while avoiding (or blocking!) your opponents. With this new edition comes 4 new expansions! A Message From the Stars - You and your team are scientists…

Game Designer Sean "Fletch" Fletcher join us on the podcast! At the time of this recording Fletch was working for the OP in a design capacity. He is now employed by Ravensburger. In this voyage we learn about Fletch's game design journey and talk all things Disney Sorcerers Arena, Josh's favorite game of 2022. We also talk about fantastic gaming de…

Professor, Designer, and Podcaster Sen-Foong Lim joins us on the Submarine! Sen is the designer of many board games and RPG's and hosts the Ludology and Meeple Syrup shows. Today we are able to dive into not only board games...but RPG's and Comic Books as well. Sen has a game in development with Off the Page Games and we learn a little bit more abo…

On today's Periscope we look at Envy Born Game's newest campaign containing 3 different games! Sirens, Defrag, and 16 Candies. Designer and Head of Envy Born Mathue Ryann talks joins us to talk about these games and why you should back them. If your interested in one, two, or even all three of these games, give this a listen! Sirens, Defrag & 16 Ca…

Curt Covert of Smirk and Dagger Games joins us on the podcast! Curt is a designer and publisher who has brought us games like Cutthroat Caverns, Shobu, The Night Cage, and most recently BOOP! Curt shares his most memorable experiences after 20 years of working in the industry and how collaborating with creatives has made his time worth it. We also …

The Hungry Gamer Will Brown joins us for a laughter filled episode of Tabletop Submarine! Here we talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly side of gaming and how a good game will make you wanna replay it over and over again. We also discuss Roll on the Range, Lunar Rush, and Mysterium! All this and more on today's episode. Support the Hungry Game…

Andrew took a voyage to Gen Con and we have got some stories for you. This was the biggest Gen Con ever with over 71,000 attendees. Although we wish we could get to everyone Andrew was able to catch up with old friends for new stories and new friends for new stories! All this and more about the greatest weekend in gaming on Today's episode!…

Welcome to the Torpedo! A show where we give brief reviews and tell you whether the game is a hit or a miss! This episode features our thoughts on the classic Canadian game Crokinole. Crokinole is played on a circular wooden board, with wooden circular disks as playing pieces. Players take turns shooting disks across the circular wooden board by fl…

Scott Morris of Lucky Duck Games joins us on the Submarine! Scott has been is an industry veteran who brings many tales of wisdom and yore to the podcast. But the main story he shares details the true beauty and power the board games and play can hold. We talk Destines, Mage Wars, and even a little Cosmoctopus. All this and more on today's voyage! …

We got a Periscope about a convention! We are posting this so that the episode can come out while the campaign is still available! Josh is joined by Ben, Lucky, Mercy, Arnold, and Ronald today to talk about the convention they hold in their village in the country of Uganda. They want it to grow so they can bring the love of board games, and science…