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We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
S10 Ep 540 - Game Of The Year Show - 2025
So here it is, our Game of the Year special to open SEASON TEN, where we talk about games that have wowed us this year. We have some honourable mentions, games we're looking forward to playing, and a special award to a company that has delivered on its quality of game this year. Notes will be updated later in the month with the game titles, but for now, here's the show notes. 01:00 Being fifty, Estate Facebook Groups, Poo Sticks. Carriage Clocks. 14:00 Whisky and GOTY intro attempt 16:15 Honorable Mentions 17:00 Luke - Cat In...
2025-01-08
2h 23
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
S9 ep535 Seppy, Luke & Richard and the RelentlEssen quest for a proper Ending.
S9 ep535 Seppy is back to chat about nothing to do with https://www.fightinabox.com/ but everything to do with Kaos being cancelled, Luke chats about Essen and Richard is just being a disappointment from the first 5 seconds of the show. Essen chat starts about 55:00 minutes in. Everything else, you're on your own.. Our Links of Note If you would like to support us then please visit and interact with the links below. Please give us a rating or review on your podcast c...
2024-10-17
1h 39
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
S9 Ep534 - Tabletop Scotland - Looot - Joyride - Alien RPG
S9 ep534 Richard recorded this one at bath time.. So on this episode we chat about Richard getting out the house and taking a look around Tabletop Scotland, playing a few games and meeting some old friends and making new enemies. We chat about Looot, Joyride, Can't Stop and Lorcana. Luke tells us all about his time GMing The Alien RPG from Free league where much fun was had. 07:30 Tabletop Scotland 19:00 What was played 22:00 Loot from Hachette Board Games UK 30:00 Mox In The Hole 38:00 Heroes of the Shire 40:00 Joyride - Rebellion Games 49:00 Can't Stop 52:00 Alien RPG - The Free League 1:18:00...
2024-09-29
1h 40
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Richard Lawton - Crown Of Ash - Card Noir
Joined by Richard Lawton, who is currently very successfully Kickstarting his game Crown of Ash, and as a Graphic Designer, their approach to both their game design and campaign has been slightly different from the norm. We talk about his field of expertise before diving into his game. It's a very interesting listen indeed. Links of Notes https://punchboard.co.uk/crown-of-ash-preview/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/960219374927245/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cardnoir/crown-of-ash https://www.crownofash.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you would like to support us then please visit and interact with the links below. Please give us a rating or re...
2023-04-09
1h 10
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
S8 Deep Shelf - Richard Keene - Ninth Haven Games
Joined once again by the quite lovely Richard Keene to chat about his new Kickstarter Deep Shelf. We also talk about his design practice changes in the face of a pandemic. Marketing a new game, dealing with previewer copies and his next projects. Keep an eye on what they are up to by visiting the links below. https://www.ninthhaven.com/ https://twitter.com/NinthHavenGames https://www.facebook.com/Dinogenics/ https://ninth-haven-games-webshop.myshopify.com/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/deepshelf/deep-shelf-relaunch https://www.facebook.com/NinthHavenGames/ If you would like to support us then please visit and interact with the links bel...
2023-02-03
54 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 404: WNW Presents - Pointless Parrot Podcast - Episode 16 - Magical Ranting with Richard Simpson
WNW Presents - Pointless Parrot Podcast - Episode 16 - Magical Ranting with Richard Simpson ----------------------------------------- This is a podcast from EmmZaja, who runs various social media channels, and is highly entertaining. So it made sense for them to completely wreck their perfect run and invite me on for an old man's rant. Please check out all of the content across their channels. https://m.twitch.tv/emmzaja https://pointlessparrotpodcast.libsyn.com/ https://twitter.com/emmzaja https://www.instagram.com/emmzaja ----------------------------------------- If you would like your episode to appear on our feed then please get in touch. OUR LINKS OF NOT...
2020-08-22
1h 14
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Bez, Tom Coldron, CATEGORICKELL, and ELL
Richard is joined again by Bez, and Tom Coldron to chat about CATEGORICKELL, the latest entry in the ELL series of card based games. (Formally Wibbell ++) We chat about game creation, being involved in playtesting and why ELL exists. Please check out the campaign below if you would like to find out more. Links of Notes https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bybez/categorickell-a-trivial-tug-of-war-and-many-other-games https://twitter.com/TomColdron http://www.stuffbybez.com/ https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepublisher/29655/stuff-bez https://www.facebook.com/thingsbybez/ OUR LINKS OF NOTES - Connect with US! Apple Podcasts Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Gu...
2020-03-08
55 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Richard Yaner - Grand Gamers Guild - Gorinto
This Episode is magically powered by AireCon, the Analog Gaming Festival Harrogate Convention Centre - Running from the 13 - 15 March 2020 - Tickets on Sale Now Web - https://airecon.uk / Facebook - facebook.com/aireconukTwitter - twitter.com/aireconuk or @aireconuk / Instagram - instagram.com/aireconuk ============================================================ Joined by Richard Yaner, who is here to chat with us about his work in the industry designing Dark.Net with WizKids, to moving to work with The Grand Gamers Guild and bringing Gorinto, a tile laying energy game about balancing elements to Kickstarter in February. We also take the time to design a game in the...
2020-01-31
39 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Suzanne Sheldon - Airecon, Apptastic, all with some Salt & Sass
This Episode is magically powered by AireCon, the Analog Gaming Festival Harrogate Convention Centre - Running from the 13 - 15 March 2020 - Tickets on Sale Now Web - https://airecon.uk / Facebook - facebook.com/aireconukTwitter - twitter.com/aireconuk or @aireconuk / Instagram - instagram.com/aireconuk ======================================================= Richard is joined by Suzanne Sheldon, prominent member of the The Dice Tower, who has been a regular contributor to Board Games Media, and is a fan of both digital and analogue gaming. We chat about visiting the UK in March to play games at Airecon, playing games with her kids, her approach to Apps in the...
2020-01-11
1h 05
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 347: Monique M. | Before You Play | YouTube | Pax Unplugged | Christmas Special
This episode is sponsored by Coffee Snake Studios, an excellent source of TTRPG resources, RPGs, Spells and other content. You can purchase their content on Itchio and follow them on Twitter and Patreon +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Richard is joined by Monique M from Before You Play, a fabulous YouTube channel all about boardgames, specifically looking at how to teach others how to play. We talk about PAX, Kickstarter, playing through your collection and having a bag of colored wooden cubes. I had a lot of fun, and I hope you check out Before You Play in the links below. Links of Notes https://www.yout...
2019-12-23
1h 10
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 346: John Mizon - SW Megagames - IT’S REALLY REALLY BIG OK?
This episode is sponsored by Coffee Snake Studios, an excellent source of TTRPG resources, RPGs, Spells and other content. You can purchase their content on Itchio and follow them on Twitter and Patreon +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Richard is joined by John Mizon of SW Megagames to chat about 30 player huge turnabouts of fun. AND ITS MEGA. Links of Notes Megagames are massive day-long experiences that blend roleplaying, board game-style mechanics, social gameplay and model-UN style simulation to a venue filled with anywhere from 30 to 300 players. Though the themes of games can range from sci-fi colony planets all the way to medieval courts, the unifyi...
2019-12-20
46 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 345: Make Something Awful # 4 | CJ | Music | Song Writing | Give Me The Name of The Puppeteer
Richard is honoured to be joined by CJ, mostly known for his awesome podcast 'Twin Humanities', however recent events have drawn him back into the world of music, which is so important to him, and so we chat everything from where his love started to the release of his new single. "Give Me The Name of The Puppeteer" which you can hear part of at the end of the episode and I ask you to jump on to Amazon and buy it from there. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Give-Name-Puppeteer-Death-Stranding/dp/B0818TMP3Lhttps://twitter.com/NoNewInfoMusichttps://twitter.com/coffeejezushttps...
2019-12-16
1h 37
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 344: Mark McKinnon - Dream Big Games - Wreck and Ruined 2019 Tour
This episode is sponsored by Coffee Snake Studios, an excellent source of TTRPG resources, RPGs, Spells and other content. You can purchase their content on Itchio and follow them on Twitter and Patreon +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Richard is once again joined by Mark McKinnon of Fully funded and operational Wreck & Ruin Fame for a catch up, all about games and kickstarter and what he is doing next. It's all very nice and civilised I think. Maybe. Links of Notes www.wreckandruingame.co.uk www.facebook.com/wreckandruingame www.twitter.com/wreckandruin www.instagram.com/wreckandruin OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts Our Blog, Reviews, Previ...
2019-12-13
1h 11
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 340: Dustin Staats - WorldsXP: Gamified Learning Experience - Board Gaming with Education
**This is a Premium Podcast Episode Sponsored by Board Gaming with Education** Richard is joined by Dustin Staats to chat about WorldsXP, an education tool designed to using RPG based gaming elements to help in the class room environment. We have a chat about education in relation to different learning styles and how WorldsXP can help. It's a really interesting chat and I hope you enjoy it. Check out the campaign below. Links of Notes https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1323948974/worldsxp-gamified-learning-experience-classroom-resource OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guil...
2019-11-23
1h 01
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 336: Ben Maddox - Five Games For Doomsday - The Tired and Sober Edition
THE FOLLOWING PODCAST MAY CONTAIN LANGUAGE THAT IS UNSUITABLE.. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ RANT Ben Maddox is tired from Essen. Richard has no excuse. LINKS OF NOTES https://www.patreon.com/5g4d https://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/ https://twitter.com/5games4doomsday https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday/id1347283065 https://www.facebook.com/fivegamesfordoomsday/ OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild Board Game Geek Page Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Buy Some Merch
2019-11-04
1h 23
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 335: Sean Epperson - Thing12 Games - EXTRA LIFE SPECIAL
This episode was funded by our Kickstarter campaign from December 2018. Richard is joined by Sean Epperson from Thing12Games to chat about progress on his current Kickstarter projects, shaving his infamous chin and taking part in EXTRA LIFE, which is a charity drive to raise money for a local children's hospital. Excuse the rough and readiness of the editing but the event is happening right now, so please listen, watch and if you can, support Sean in his drive to raise some money for good causes. Links of Notes https://twitter.com/thing12games https://www.twitch.tv/latenighttabletop https://ww...
2019-11-02
48 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 333: Sophie Williams - Needy Cat Games - The League of Infamy - Mantic Games
This Episode is hungrily sponsored by Scoffton, an all you can eat worker placement game running on Kickstarter until November 10th.. Check out the project on HERE https://twitter.com/VamooseCo +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Richard is joined by Sophie Williams from Needy Cat Games, who along with James M Hewitt are bringing The League of Infamy to Kickstarter in partnership with Mantic Games. We talk about Sophie's experience working on Hellboy TBG, before moving on to their current successful Kickstarter Campaign for The League of Infamy. We chat about game development in general, the meet up she runs and her tips for becoming a des...
2019-10-30
56 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 332: Peter Willington - Staying In Podcast - Bunnies, Kindness, Era Consortium and RPGs
This Episode is hungrily sponsored by Scoffton, an all you can eat worker placement game running on Kickstarter until November 10th.. Check out the project on HERE https://twitter.com/VamooseCo +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Richard is joined by Peter Willington, host of the Staying in Podcast to chat about random acts of kindness, bunny ownership and Era the Consortium from Shades of Vengeance. We don't talk much about tabletop, but we are the one stop hop for bunny advice. Please please please check out Staying In, as it's an amazing show and one of my firm favourites. Please check out the show in the...
2019-10-26
1h 19
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 329: Gavin Vance - Scoffton - Vamoose Co. - The Prawn Salad Version
This Episode is magically powered by AireCon, the Analog Gaming Festival Harrogate Convention Centre - Running from the 13 - 15 March 2020 - Tickets on Sale Now Web - https://airecon.uk / Facebook - facebook.com/aireconukTwitter - twitter.com/aireconuk or @aireconuk / Instagram - instagram.com/aireconuk ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Richard is joined by Gavin Vance to talk about his delightful and charming Worker placement game Scoffton, in which you aim to fill your belly and avoid the bad prawns as you chow down as cheaply as possible. We chat about his intro into games, as well as Neighbours and Prisoner Cell Block H and then the...
2019-10-15
1h 04
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 328: Marshall Julius - Vintage Geek
This Episode is magically powered by AireCon, the Analog Gaming Festival Harrogate Convention Centre - Running from the 13 - 15 March 2020 - Tickets on Sale Now Web - https://airecon.uk / Facebook - facebook.com/aireconukTwitter - twitter.com/aireconuk or @aireconuk / Instagram - instagram.com/aireconuk ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Richard is joined by friend and movie critic Marshall Julius to chat about his life involved in Movies, Geekdom and love of all things Cinema. It's not boardgames, but it's fabulous stuff. We talk about his life in movie media, and what led to him publishing his ultimate quiz book Vintage Geek as well as talking ab...
2019-10-12
1h 08
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 323: Era: Forbidden | Ed Jowett | Shades of Vengeance
This Episode is magically powered by AireCon, the Analog Gaming Festival Harrogate Convention Centre - Running from the 13 - 15 March 2020 - Tickets on Sale Now Web - https://airecon.uk / Facebook - facebook.com/aireconukTwitter - twitter.com/aireconuk or @aireconuk / Instagram - instagram.com/aireconuk ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Richard is joined by Ed Jowett, and we talk about yet another of his Kickstarters and to be honest ED MUST BE STOPPED. Everything in his world is currently quite forbidden, which is why he's DEFINITELY NEEDING TO BE STOPPED. (Ed is awesome btw) Links of Notes https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shadesofvengeance/era-forbidden https://www.s...
2019-09-26
59 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 321: Jonathan H Liu | GeekDad | The American Tabletop Awards
This Episode is magically powered by AireCon, the Analog Gaming Festival Harrogate Convention Centre - Running from the 13 - 15 March 2020 - Tickets on Sale Now Web - https://airecon.uk / Facebook - facebook.com/aireconukTwitter - twitter.com/aireconuk or @aireconuk / Instagram - instagram.com/aireconuk ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Richard is joined by Jonathan H Liu, Senior Editor of Geek Dad, Stay at home dad, and member of the committee for The American Tabletop Awards. We talk about him getting into the hobby, how being a stay at home dad was the best thing he did, how he approaches reviews and reviewing. We also chat a...
2019-09-22
1h 10
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 320: Oliver Kinne | Tabletop Games Blog |
This Episode is magically powered by AireCon, the Analog Gaming Festival Harrogate Convention Centre - Running from the 13 - 15 March 2020 - Tickets on Sale Now Web - https://airecon.uk / Facebook - facebook.com/aireconukTwitter - twitter.com/aireconuk or @aireconuk / Instagram - instagram.com/aireconuk ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Richard is joined by all round nice guy Oliver Kinne, who took the most obvious name for a tabletop games blog, found that no one had bought the domain name, and decided to run with it and has gone on to produce a cornucopia of tabletop content. So naturally, we don't bother speaking about any of...
2019-09-18
1h 17
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 319: Moonrakers | Austin Harrison | Zac Dixon | IV Studio
Richard is joined by Austin and Zach from IV Studio to talk about their astronomical Kickstarter success, Moonrakers. We talk about balancing running a successful creative agency alongside running their first kickstarter, marketing their vision and how they mix success with managing achievable stretch goals. It's a fun chat with bad impressions. If you haven't checked out Moonrakers for the art alone then please check out the links below. Links of Notes KS page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ivstudios/moonrakers/ Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ykdws4Z Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoonrakersGame Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonrakersgame/ Twitter...
2019-09-15
50 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 318: Matt Rowe | Stephen Lockyer | Escapages |
Richard is joined by the clever, witty, smart and sharp talking Matt Rowe and he brought along Stephen Lockyer to talk about their Escapages series of books, a series of highly interesting puzzle books which are available online. Their next book flatpak is a puzzle book based around a catalogue and it looks stunning. We had a lot of fun chatting, though warning that some of the audio is a little bit ropey in places. Please check out the links below. Links of Notes https://escapages.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/TheEscapages https://www.amazon.co.uk/Prisoner-Interactive-Escape-Book-Escapages/dp/1092824448 https://www...
2019-09-15
1h 03
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 317: Debra Hoenig Parizek | Everyverse RPG | Pardenus Gaming
Richard is joined by Debra Hoenig Parizek, who's late husband Dennis designed the Everyverse RPG ruleset. Debra has been playing RPGs for years and after her husband passed, she decided to release Everyverse to the masses for them to enjoy. It's a fascinating story, as Debra recently successfully funded the RPG on Kickstarter for its printing and now they are looking at making more people aware of it. Please check out the links below. Links of Notes https://www.pardenusgaming.com/ https://www.instagram.com/everyverse.rpg/ https://www.facebook.com/EveryverseRPG/ ======================================================= If you like what you have heard, please take...
2019-09-13
55 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 316: Dr. Michael Heron | Meeple Like Us | Accessibility and Ethics
Richard is joined by Dr. Michael Heron and we miss out his start in the hobby because apparently it's boring. Then we talk about his work in accessibility and his interest in Ethics in relation to where Board Game Media is. If you want to find out more about Michael's work then please check out the links below. Links of Notes https://meeplelikeus.co.uk/about-us/ https://meeplelikeus.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/meeplelikeus https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/6140/meeple-us https://www.patreon.com/meeplelikeus/overview ======================================================= If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscribe and Re...
2019-09-11
1h 15
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 314: Dan Alexander | Lander | Intrepid Games
Richard is joined by Dan Alexander, head of Intrepid Games and designer of Lander, a games coming to Kickstarter next year, but approaching their campaign remarkably differently from the norm. We chat about his approach, and how to play his game as well and I hope you enjoy the episode. Please check out the links below. Links Of Notes. https://www.facebook.com/Landerthegame/ https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/264948/lander https://twitter.com/Landerthegame https://www.landerthegame.com/ https://www.landerthegame.com/play-before-you-pledge ======================================================= If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscribe and Review us on APPL...
2019-08-30
58 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 312: 1 Survives | Ross Glover | Stevie Allan |
Richard is joined by Stevie Allan and Ross Glover, the designers of 1 Survives. A tale of escaping from a Horror Movie Fiend through quick and inventive card play. We talk about the inception of 1 Survives, why the team chose a simple card game, and why Ross is now a self proclaimed expert in card stock. Hope you enjoy the episode and please don't have nightmares. Links of Notes http://www.1survives.com/ https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/267218/1-survives https://www.instagram.com/1survives/ https://www.facebook.com/onesurvives/ https://twitter.com/1survives ================================================================== If you like what you have heard, please take some...
2019-08-24
1h 02
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 310: Jeremy Falger | Grumpy Owl Games | Untamed: Feral Factions
Richard is joined by Jeremy Falger to talk about the success of Untamed, what you do after a kickstarter, and their plan going forward in bringing tabletop into business. Links of Notes https://www.grumpyowlgames.com/ https://www.facebook.com/grumpyowlgames/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grumpyowlgames/untamed-feral-factions/posts https://twitter.com/grumpyowlgames ================================================================== If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscribe and Review us on APPLE PODCASTS. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/were-not-wizards/id1084198405 DROP US A REVIEW HERE.. READ OUR WRITING - https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com WE ARE NOW ON SPOTIFY!! https://open.spotif...
2019-08-20
44 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 308: Talk You Fiend | Stone Bones Games | Michael Lin | Andrew Swainson
Richard is joined by Michael and Andrew (but no James) from Stone Bones Games to talk about their first Kickstarter, TALK, YOU FIEND! which is a game about using ridiculous things to make people talk. Special Shout Out to James Stone, who couldn't be on the show, and another shout out to the gardener who decided by MOWING REALLY LOUDLY, they had to be on the show. Check out the link to the kickstarter in the show notes below. Links of Notes https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stonebonesgames/talk-you-fiend www.instagram.com/andyswains www.twitter.com/andyswains www.twitter.com/stone...
2019-08-12
39 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 306: Dan Ackerman | Techlandia | PR and Cthulhu and Tech
Richard is joined by Dan Ackerman, Senior Managing Editor of the technology website CNET.com, to chat about his upcoming Kickstarter, Techlandia, a tale of PR, technology and the greater mythic gods. We chat about his past, how he came up with the idea for the game and why you should consider backing the game. Links of Notes https://danackerman.com/techlandia https://danackerman.com/ https://www.cnet.com/profiles/dan_ackerman/ https://twitter.com/danackerman ================================================================== If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscribe and Review us on APPLE PODCASTS. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/p...
2019-08-06
41 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 305: Chris Whitpan | Game All Nite | Chatting Cardboard
Richard is joined by Chris Whitpan, host of the YouTube talk show Game All Nite, which is his fun video chat show, where he chats with some of the biggest names in tabletop. We chat about his professional life involved in restaurants and his love of being the host, and how that fermented into an idea of Game All Nite. It's a fun chat, and Chris is a great guest and I hope you enjoy our chat.. Links of Notes https://www.gameallniteshow.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMnS4X53t-3tUe0rFDDgfKg https://www.facebook.com/gameallniteshow/ https://bo...
2019-08-04
1h 08
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 304: Owen Duffy | The Board Game Book | Hot Sweaty Writing Styling.
Richard and Owen chat about the weather, and progress on The Board Game Book (which is a really good read) and where you go from there really. We find out what the plans are for the future and we never really mentioned Boris Johnson once. Links of Notes https://twitter.com/owen_duffy https://twitter.com/boardgamebook https://www.facebook.com/TheBoardGameBook https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebook/ https://www.boardgame-book.com/ ================================================================== If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscribe and Review us on APPLE PODCASTS. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/were-not-wizards/id1084198405 DROP US A...
2019-07-31
54 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 303: Dan Letzring | Nicholas Yu | Adventure Tactics | Letiman Games
Richard is joineed by Dan Letzring and Nicholas Yu, the partners in crime behind Adventure Tactics, a stunning looking tactical games inspired by Final Fantasy and looking sweet. And I like the look of it a LOT.. Links of Notes http://www.tinyurl.com/adventuretactics https://twitter.com/yutingxiang http://zucchinipeoplegames.com/ https://www.letimangames.com/ https://www.letimangames.com/adventure-tactics.html https://www.facebook.com/LetimanGames/ https://twitter.com/letimangames https://www.instagram.com/letimangames/ ================================================================== If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscribe and Review us on APPLE PODCASTS. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcas...
2019-07-29
39 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 302: Chris and Lindsey | Behind The Box | Making Videos | YouTube
Richard is joined by Chris and Lindsey from Behind the Box, who run a wonderful, charming and entertaining YouTube channel all about games and cooking and its all just glorious and so check out their content. And I did cut out a game title in the editing process. I think. But please. Check out their show and look out for the blooper!! Links of Notes https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC37TG_LOCXyCLr0kxzLrpuA https://www.behindthebox.co.uk https://twitter.com/BehindTheBoxYT ================================================================== If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscribe and Review us on...
2019-07-26
1h 07
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 301: Mike Bruner | Queen Bee | Elixir Board Games |
Richard is joined by Mike Bruner from Elixir Board Games to chat about his BBG Award winning game, Queen Bee, which is coming to Kickstarter next month. We chat about his wrestling, creative accounting, putting people in arm locks so they playtest your game. Stinging people. Buzzing about flowers. And possible made up fibs. Please check out the show notes to find out more about the game as it looks pure honey. Links of Notes https://tabletopia.com/games/queen-bee https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256391/queen-bee https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games https://twitter.com/elixirboardgam1 https://www.instagram.com/elixirboardgames/ https://www...
2019-07-25
41 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 300: Richard Keene | Dinogenics Controlled Chaos | Ninth Haven Games
Richard Keene infiltrates our compound with his rampaging dinosaurs and comes in to tell us all about the Dinogenics expansion as well as what happened with the first campaign and why he is releasing a correction pack for the first edition. He also promised to dance to walk the dinosaur in his T-Rex costume if the campaign hits one million dollars. I NEED TO SEE THIS HAPPEN. Links Of Notes https://twitter.com/ninthhavengames https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1541227444/dinogenics-controlled-chaos-and-2nd-printing https://www.ninthhaven.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Dinogenics/ ================================================================== If you like what you have heard, please take some ti...
2019-07-21
46 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 299: Pete Waite | Trumpets | DIY Monopoly | Centrepieces
Richard is joined by Pete Waite, long time listener and friend of the show and we have the best chat about games and home made monopoly, playing trumpets, making centrepieces and working in telecoms. You can follow Pete on twitter. www.twitter.com/pedro_xxl AND HE DID THE INTRO WHICH IS AWESOME ================================================================== If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscribe and Review us on APPLE PODCASTS. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/were-not-wizards/id1084198405 DROP US A REVIEW HERE.. READ OUR WRITING - https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com WE ARE NOW ON SPOTIFY!! https://open.spoti...
2019-07-19
59 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 298: Darren Terpstra | Ginger Snap Gaming | Ignite
Richard is joined by Darren Terpstra, the angry stunning flame-haired auburn warrior, here to take ass and kick names and tell us all about his success with Ignite. And the campaign has finished, so it's a chance to just kick back and chew the fat and talk about stuff. You can however still get a copy of the game if you want and you can do that by checking out the show notes below... Links Of NOteS https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/darrenterpstra/ignite-tabletop-miniatures-boardgame https://twitter.com/igniteboardgame https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepublisher/40208/ginger-snap-gaming https://www.facebook.com/GingerSnapBoardGames/ http://gingersnapgaming.com...
2019-07-17
1h 06
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 294: Colin and Richard Doing What Romans Do With Dinosaurs in ROME (Episode 15)
Colin is back after a long time to talk about games and things we have been doing at DWARF and stuff. Oh, we got the rules wrong for Dinogenics btw. Got to the Table Dinogenics - Ninth Haven Games - https://www.ninthhaven.com/ Donning The Purple - Tompet Games - https://www.tompetgames.no/ Get These off the Shelf Vast - Leder Games - https://ledergames.com/ Heroes of Land, Air & Sea - https://www.gamelyngames.com/ Give Them A Kick Bellum - Van Hammock Games - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vanhammockgames/bellum-of-mutants-and-men-0 Six Gun Showdown - Redwell Games - htt...
2019-06-28
47 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 291: Sally Jones | The Crafting Jones | Retailing and Rolling
Richard is joined by Sally Jones from The Crafting Jones to chat about creating gifts for the Board Game and Tabletop space, how she gets her ideas, where she markets and what happens when one of her family changes jobs. Please consider clicking on the links and perusing some of her fine wares. Links of Notes https://www.facebook.com/TheCraftingJones/ https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheCraftingJones https://thecraftingjones.com/ https://twitter.com/CraftingJones https://www.pinterest.co.uk/thecraftingjones/ ================================================================== If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscribe and Review us on APPLE POD...
2019-06-24
1h 02
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Episode 288: Elizabeth Snyder | Mixed Company | Pineapples and Werewolves
Richard is joined by Elizabeth Snyder, role player, D&D collector, potential vampire and office talker to chat all about Mixed Company, her social communication and discussion game which aims to cut through small talk and aid discussion between people. We chat about a manner of things and have a great time and we hope you enjoy our chat. Links of Notes https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mixed-company/mixed-company-a-conversationally-engaging-card-game https://www.facebook.com/groups/MixedCompanyGroup/ https://twitter.com/mixyourcompany https://www.reddit.com/r/MixedCompany/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/mixedcompanygames/about/ ================================================================== If you like what you have heard, please tak...
2019-06-15
1h 00
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Episode 285: Henry So Not A Wizard | Kickstarter Backer Special with Forgotten Blood Rage
Richard is joined by Henry So, boardgamer, solo games player and most importantly Kickstarter backer. Henry gives us a look on Kickstarter from a backers perspective, especially what campaigns attract him, what makes him watch preview videos and what you should consider adding as a creator to your campaign in order to help them with their Backer decisions. Also. The answer is Blood Rage, and you'll need to listen to find out the question. Links of Notes https://twitter.com/inxi ================================================================== If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscribe and Review us on APPLE PO...
2019-06-05
1h 13
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Episode 284: Holly Nielsen | Board Game History Chat | That’s You That is..
Richard is joined by the absolutely awesome Holly Nielsen who is a Board Game Historian, writer for the Guardian on Video Games and is all round excellent person to chat with. I totally enjoyed this chat and I hope you do to. Links of Notes https://twitter.com/nielsen_holly ================================================================== If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscribe and Review us on APPLE PODCASTS. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/were-not-wizards/id1084198405 DROP US A REVIEW HERE.. READ OUR WRITING - https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com WE ARE NOW ON SPOTIFY!! https://open.spotify.com/show/7ooBej...
2019-05-31
1h 05
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 283: Cass Suwinski | Tomb Guardians Miniatures
Richard is joined once again by Cass Suwinski of Tomb Guardians to chat about the success of his last campaign, and their new project which will be about modular dungeon tiles. Please check out the links below and I hope you enjoy the episode. LINKS OF NOTES www.tombguardians.com https://www.facebook.com/tombguardians/ https://www.instagram.com/tombguardians/ ================================================================== If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscribe and Review us on APPLE PODCASTS. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/were-not-wizards/id1084198405 DROP US A REVIEW HERE.. READ OUR WRITING - https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com WE...
2019-05-30
49 min
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Episode 278: Cassie Elle | Matryoshka | Letiman Games | Toffee Bacon
Richard is joined by Cassie Elle, co-founder of the Indie Game Report and currently working with Dan Letiman of Letiman Games on their latest Kickstarter Matryoshka. We talk with Cassie about making things for people to look at, the joys of star trek, toffee bacon, interrupted ambulance rides and why you should by backing this beautiful looking set collection game if you like a bit of Russian Dolls in your life. LINKS OF NOTES https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/letimangames/matryoshka-a-set-collection-and-trading-game-for-3 https://www.letimangames.com/ https://twitter.com/LetimanGames https://twitter.com/FriedmanCassie http://www.cassieelle.com/ https://www.theindiegamereport.c...
2019-05-12
58 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 276: Matt Thrower | Writing, Reviewing, And Storing Games in Small Spaces
How you do write show notes for one of the most prolific writers in the board game industry? What do you do if you miss? What we have here is a delightfully interesting discussion with Matt Thrower who has graced the pages of Shut Up and Sit Down, wrote the Haynes Manual on Board Gaming, and had a part to play in Owen Duffy's THE BOARDGAME BOOK. So we chat about his story, his attitude to reviews and what he would like to be working on in the future. And maybe Richard might just get away with not sounding like a...
2019-05-09
58 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 275: Matthew Dunstan | Chocolate Factory | Board Game Designer
Richard is joined by Matthew Dunstan, prolific Board Game Designer and man of Science. We chat about Chocolate Factory, his approach to designing games and what he has planned for the future. And it's all very very interesting. Please check out Matthew's work in the links below. LINKS OF NOTES https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamedesigner/69007/matthew-dunstan https://twitter.com/wisegoldfish https://twitter.com/the_design_100 ================================================================== If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscribe and Review us on APPLE PODCASTS. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/were-not-wizards/id1084198405 DROP US A REVIEW HERE.. READ OUR WRITING - https...
2019-05-08
56 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 272: Andrew Bussey | Andrew Paul | Glasgow Games Gathering
Richard is joined by Andy Bussey and Andy Paul to chat about the Glasgow Games Group and their upcoming event The Glasgow Games Gathering, taking place at the end of June. We chat about running the group, and organising their first event and what that entails and what people can expect when they come along. Be sure to check out all of the links in the show notes for further information and if you are in the area, certainly considering checking them out. Looks like it will be a bit of fun for those involved. LINKS of NOTES https://www.g3...
2019-04-24
41 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 271: Mitä Pelataan? | Jani Kontkanen | Terraforming Mars Media Content Creation
Richard is joined by Jani Kontkanen to chat about board games and Finland, why Richard doesn't like Terraforming Mars, playing through your collection and translated games. Please be warned for the frankly stereotype Scottish joke that Jani tells in the episode and if you want to complain, then please follow the links below. LINKS OF NOTES https://mitapelataan.wordpress.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mitapelata/ https://www.instagram.com/mitapelataan/ https://twitter.com/mitapelataan https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA8rysZ3Jkxq7-R7cA7xrjw +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscribe and Rev...
2019-04-22
1h 08
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Episode 270: Tony Miller | Fire In The Library | Kickstarter | Lovable Rogue
Richard is joined by the lovable Bearded Rogue Tony Miller. Now that Fire in The Library in out of control and out in the wild, we reflect on lessons learned and how this will change his approach in future, as well as having a grand old chat about breaking into boardgames. Tony is awesome, please check out everything this darling is involved in. LINKS OF NOTES https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamedesigner/105348/tony-miller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZHQgSXxJ8EFCrjN_0aRE-g https://twitter.com/beardedrogue https://breakingintoboardgames.libsyn.com/ https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/240744/fire-library https://weirdgiraffegames.com/fire-in-the-library.php +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you like wh...
2019-04-12
1h 00
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 268: Dylan McCusker | Crumbs | Tidbit Games | Don’t Feed the Birds
Richard is joined by Dylan McCusker to chat about Crumbs, an area control, bread based, wheat filled, animal fighting, wonder of a game. So we take some time to chat about Dylan's past in games and then chat about the campaign and those ANIMAL MEEPLES. LINKS OF NOTES https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tidbitgames/crumbs-0 https://www.facebook.com/tidbitgamesllc/ https://www.instagram.com/tidbit.games/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_f0eq8bQyYuZXQxQ8c0VFQ https://www.tidbitgames.com/new-page https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepublisher/41630/tidbit-games +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Su...
2019-04-05
58 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 267: Justin Blaske | Area 1851 Express | Five24Labs
Richard is joined by Justin Blaske, who is here to talk about his latest Kickstarter, Area 1851 Express. Justin is no stranger to Kickstarter success, after launching his range of Mint Tin games, including the highly successful Mint Works and Mint Delivery. We chat about dealing with that and we also ask important questions like, 'Shouldn't your company be called the 24th May Lab games instead?' Justin was a lot of fun to have on the show and I hope you enjoy it. LINKS OF NOTES https://five24labs.com/home https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/five24labs/area-1851-express?ref...
2019-04-03
59 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 266: Joe Hopkins | Endangered | The Grand Gamers Guild
Richard is joined by Joe Hopkins who is currently working with The Grand Gamers Guild on his Kickstarter campaign for his up and coming project, Endangered. So naturally we spend a bunch of time talking about the fact Joe is actually a Magician, how he got into the hobby and finally chat about his project. Joe is an absolute delight to have on the show and we hope you get a change to check out his campaign. LINKS OF NOTES https://twitter.com/grndgmrsgld https://twitter.com/avgjoegames https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/220133/endangered +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you like what you have heard, pl...
2019-04-02
43 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 265: Ian O’Toole | Art, Graphic Design, Being Sleepy and Maybe Instagram
Richard is joined by Ian O'Toole to talk about Art and Design in relation to boardgames, we also talk about his design process and we laugh far too much and at some point Ian remembers he has instagram. And we are both tired but it is a lot of fun. We hope you enjoy the episode while Richard tries to ask intelligent questions but as we know, everyone has their limits. LINKS OF NOTES https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eaglegryphon/escape-plan-by-vital-lacerda-with-artwork-by-ian-o/description https://www.facebook.com/ianotooledesign/ https://twitter.com/ianotooletweets https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamedesigner/64844/ian-otoole http://ianotoole.com/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If yo...
2019-04-01
1h 05
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 264: The Giant Brain | Brain Waves | Iain McAllister | Jamie Adams |
Richard is joined by Iain and Jamie from The Giant Brain to help them celebrate their first year of the podcast and chat about creating things for the internet. If you haven't checked them out before it it something that you should definitely do and they provide up to date news in a very entertaining fashion. Links below to get some of that cerebral action. LINKS OF NOTES https://giantbrain.co.uk https://twitter.com/thegiantbrain https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/brainwaves-board-game-and-tabletop-news-show/id1367090522?mt=2 https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain/ https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/8507/giant-brain +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you like what you have...
2019-04-01
1h 06
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 263: Chris Anderson | The Board Game Workshop Design Contest | Blue Cube Board Games
Richard is joined by Chris Anderson to discuss the Board Game Work Shop Design Contest. We talk about his design journey and what persuaded him to run his own contest which has some very questionable choices over their latest judge.. Check out the links below and if you want to enter, then click on the links below. LINKS OF NOTES Contest https://theboardgameworkshop.com/design-contest-2019/ Podcast https://theboardgameworkshop.com/ Blog https://bluecubeboardgames.com/ Twitter Twitter.com/thebgworkshop Twitter.com/BlueCubeBGs +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscribe and Review us on APPLE PODCASTS. https...
2019-03-27
55 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 262: Dave Killingsworth | Robotech Crisis Point | SolarFlare Games
Richard is joined by Dave Killingsworth from SolarFlare Games to chat about Robotech Crisis Point, Robotech in general, robots with Tech, Tech type Robots and why Edo Baraf has let us all down by cutting his hair. Click on the links below to check out the pre-order, and get involved get some cards, get some robotech. LINKS OF NOTES https://bravefrontier.pledgemanager.com/projects/robotech-crisis-point/participate/ https://twitter.com/bravefrontier https://www.facebook.com/solarflaregames https://www.youtube.com/c/SolarflaregamesLLC https://www.instagram.com/solarflaregames/ http://solarflaregames.com/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you like what you have heard, please take some time to...
2019-03-22
51 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 261: Queen of the Damned: Velrath’s Vampires | Tomb Guardians Miniatures
THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED THROUGH SKYPE SO WE APOLOGISE FOR THE QUALITY OF SOME OF THE GUESTS.. WE DON'T APOLOGISE FOR THE CRACKING COLLECTION OF MINIS YOU'RE GOING TO HEAR ABOUT.. Richard is joined, nay, practically swamped by the team from Tomb Guardians Miniatures. So we have * Cass Suwinski: Owner of Tomb Guardians* Bobby Jackson: sculptor* Patrick Keith: sculptor* Jason Weibe: sculptor And so we talk about the current campaign for Queen of the Damned: Velrath's Vampires, being involved in miniature creation, the tools of the trade and generally it's a very interesting chat. We are going to arrange for al...
2019-03-20
51 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 260: Ben Maddox | 5 Games 4 Doomsday | Cabins, Towers, Acting and Swearing
Richard is joined by Ben Maddox to talk about Acting and Games reviews and interview styles and it's warm and wonderful, like a huge duvet except the duvet is being fought over and someone is going to end up snoring. But somehow it works out in the end. Make sure you check out everything Ben does and consider supporting him because he brings something different to board game media. LINKS OF NOTES https://www.patreon.com/5g4d https://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/ https://twitter.com/5games4doomsday https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday/id1347283065 https://www.facebook.com/fivegamesfordoomsday/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you...
2019-03-18
1h 05
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 259: Emma May | Emmerse Studios | Infecting Your Brilliance | No Pogs | Quirk!
Emma is back on to continue our conversation about getting your game into retail, and we try to answer some questions we got on the twitters about board games in business and Richard tries to sound clever and simply doesn't. Enjoy. LINKS OF NOTES https://www.amazon.co.uk/Quirk-Hilarious-Family-Card-Game/dp/B0759TJKST https://www.quirkthegame.com/ https://www.facebook.com/EmmerseStudios/ https://twitter.com/emmersestudios https://www.emmersestudios.com/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscribe and Review us on APPLE PODCASTS. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/were-not-wizards/id1084198405 DROP US A REV...
2019-03-15
59 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 258: Daniel Newman | Dead Man’s Cabal | Pandasaurus Games | Epic Coincidence
Richard is joined by Daniel Newman to chat all about game designing, moving from making small to big games, working with Pandasaurus and then why you really should be checking your house for hidden cameras when you are doing jigsaw puzzles. Make sure you follow Daniel on Twitter and check out all his puzzle related content.. and his games. LINKS of NOTES https://www.facebook.com/pandasaurusgames/ https://www.pandasaurusgames.com/ https://twitter.com/dnlnwmn/status/1103385382601875456 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscribe and Review us on APPLE PODCASTS. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/pod...
2019-03-12
59 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 257: Caezar Al-Jassar | Alley Cat Games | Chocolate Factory
Richard is joined once again by Caezar Al-Jassar to chat about Chocolate Factory, the growth of the company and why Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone. boyyyyeeee.. LINKS of NOTES https://www.alleycatgames.com/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alleycatgames/chocolate-factory-for-1-4-chocolatiers https://twitter.com/alleycatgames https://www.facebook.com/alleycatgamesUK/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscribe and Review us on APPLE PODCASTS. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/were-not-wizards/id1084198405 DROP US A REVIEW HERE.. DON'T GIVE US 10 STARS SUPPORT THE SHOW WITH $£ www.patreon.com/werenotwizards WE ARE NOW ON SP...
2019-03-11
55 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 256: Joey Schouten | Inkwell Games | Roll and Write Games
Richard is joined by Joey Schouten, the Head of Development at Inkwell Games and the Deliverer of Stroopwafels. We talk about the Genre of Roll and Write, their journey into the industry and why he loves chucking dice and taking names so much. Joey was a delight to talk to and I hope you enjoy the episode. And Joey will be back on in the future to talk about his book of Roll and Writes. LINKS of NOTES https://twitter.com/ajoeyvengeant https://twitter.com/InkwellGames https://joey-schouten.com/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you like what you have heard, please take some time to R...
2019-03-08
57 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 255: Wes Woodbury | Legends of Novus | Fundamental Games
Richard is joined by Wes Woodbury to chat about his Kickstarter Campaign for Legends of Novus. We chat about Wes and how he got into games and designing. You'll hear about what Richard thinks of the game after playing a preview copy as well. Have a look at the campaign below and check it out. Links of Notes https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fundamentalgames/legends-of-novus-a-tabletop-fantasy-adventure-boar https://twitter.com/WesleyWoodbury +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscribe and Review us on APPLE PODCASTS. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/were-not-wizards/id1084198405 DROP US A REVIE...
2019-03-07
51 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 254: Robyn Davies | Elaine Lithgow | Sam Taylor | Doomsday Bots | Digisprite
Richard is joined by Elaine, Robyn and Sam from Digisprite to talk about their successful Kickstarter for Doomsday Bots, how they got together as a games design company and the plans Digisprite has for their next game, Adventure Mart. And 37 second games pitches.. LINKS OF NOTES http://digisprite.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/digispritedev https://www.patreon.com/digisprite https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/digisprite/doomsday-bots +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscribe and Review us on APPLE PODCASTS. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/were-not-wizards/id1084198405 DROP US A REVIEW HERE.. DON'T GIVE US...
2019-03-06
1h 02
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Episode 251: Gary Deveraux Underestimated Games | Mark Brown Paranoid Miniatures
Richard is joined by former Guest Gary Deveraux from Underestimated Games and Mark Brown from Paranoid Miniatures to talk about their dual launched Kickstarter for Mythos Brotherhood and Purgatory (The Coop Edition) It's great to speak to Gary again and find out what he's been up. And brilliant to meet Mark THERE are SLIGHT AUDIO QUALITY ISSUES. LINKS OF NOTES https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/254891487/mythos-brotherhood-expansion?ref=discovery_category_newest https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1306503490/purgatory-the-co-operative-edition?ref=discovery_category_newest https://www.paranoid-miniatures.com/ Facebook - www.Facebook.com/purgatoryminiatures Twitter - www.twitter.com/purgatoryminis Website - www.purgatory-miniatures.co.uk ++...
2019-03-02
1h 06
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Episode 249: Sara Perry | Editor in Chief |A Seat At The Table Magazine |
Richard is joined by Sara Perry who is the Editor in Chief of A Seat At The Table, an online publication striving to amplify the voices of women, people of color, LGBTQ+, and disabled gamers in tabletop gaming. We talk to Sara about her starting out studying board game design, games she played and how the course was run and why it sounds so brilliant. We then talk about A Seat at the Table, it's aims and what content you can expect, and why you should check it out when it is released. LINKS OF NOTES https://twitter.com/saraperry96 https...
2019-02-28
51 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 247: Adam Sadiq | That’s a Wrap | Diacritical Games |
Richard is joined by Adam Sadiq from Diacritical Games to talk about his Kickstarter campaign for That's a Wrap and so we chat about his journey so far, which is a lot of fun. Make sure you check out the campaign below, and it's doing well so far on kickstarter and still has plenty of time to go. LINKS OF NOTES https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/diacriticalgames/thats-a-wrap-the-game-of-filmmaking-frenzy https://twitter.com/diacriticalgame https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepublisher/40903/diacritical-games +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscribe and Review us on APPLE PODCASTS. https://itunes.apple.com...
2019-02-21
53 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 245: Lake Leafty | Getting Geeky With Gamer Leaf | Kickstarter Cornerer
Richard is joined by Lake Leafty, owner operator of Getting Geeky With Gamer Leaf, who is currently raising funds for his podcast on Kickstarter. So we chat about his show, his history and what it's like to be one of the hardest working podcasts in the business. Please check out the links below for more information about Lake's fantastic show. LINKS OF NOTES https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gamerleaf/getting-geeky-with-gamer-leaf-podcast-season-3 https://twitter.com/gamerleafgo http://www.gamerleafgo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GamerLeafCLP/ https://gettinggeekywithgamerleaf.podbean.com/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subs...
2019-02-18
46 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 244: Elizabeth Hargrave | Wingspan | Stonemaier Games
Richard is joined by Elizabeth Hargrave to talk about Wingspan, how she got into the hobby, being involved in designing one of the most talked about games of 2019 and that difficult second album.. AND THOSE EGGS.. LOOK AT THOSE EGGS.. LINKS OF NOTES https://www.facebook.com/groups/wingspanboardgame/ https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266192/wingspan https://stonemaiergames.com/games/wingspan/ https://twitter.com/elizhargrave https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamedesigner/111338/elizabeth-hargrave ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscribe and Review us on APPLE PODCASTS. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/were-not-wizards/id1084198405 DROP US A REVIEW HE...
2019-02-16
1h 02
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Episode 241: Eric Rayl | The Game Designers Movie | Zoom Out Media
Richard is joined by Eric Rayl who is working with Scott Alden from BoardGameGeek to produce The Game Designers, which is a documentary film in which several well known people from the industry have been interviewed as well as some shorter interviews from some well known designers. I chat with Eric about his own ventures into the hobby and how he got involved in filming this ambitious project. We might stay on topic. We might not. You just have to listen to find out. The link for the campaign is below so please check it out. LINKS OF NOTES https://www...
2019-02-05
49 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 239: Stephen Buonocore | Stronghold Games | AfterShock Deluxe Edition
Richard is joined by Stephen Buonocore to chat about the success of Stronghold Games, its current position in the market, and the potential future direction of the business. Oh and the weather, because it's cold outside. Then it gets a bit awkward as we talk about Terraforming Mars, and so Richard decides to imitate Stephen's accent and you can guess how that works out. Luckily a huge Aftershock takes our minds off the whole situation as we talk about the 2nd ever Stronghold Kickstarter campaign, which can also be titled 'What Alan R Moon did next'. It's a really interesting di...
2019-02-01
1h 03
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Episode 238: Isaac Vega | Plaid Hat Games |
Richard is joined by Isaac Vega and he's so excited, he can't breath and makes a fool of himself in front of one of his favourite designers. But Isaac is awesome throughout, so please give it listen. And look out for the Corn on the Cob Party game, coming in 2019 (that's not true) LINKS OF NOTES https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamedesigner/65023/isaac-vega https://twitter.com/isaacsashes https://www.plaidhatgames.com/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscribe and Review us on APPLE PODCASTS. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/were-not-wizards/id1084198405 DROP US A REVIEW...
2019-01-30
1h 01
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 237: Steven Aramini | Animal Kingdoms | Galactic Raptor Games
Richard is joined by Steven Aramini, designer of Animal Kingdoms, being brought to Kickstarter by Galactic Raptor Games. We talk with Steven about his design journey so far and his partnership with Carla and Dan. ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT ON THE KICKSTARTER https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/galacticraptorgames/animal-kingdoms-an-award-winning-game-of-area-cont https://twitter.com/stevenaramini ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscribe and Review us on APPLE PODCASTS. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/were-not-wizards/id1084198405 DROP US A REVIEW HERE.. DON'T GIVE US 10 STARS WE ARE NOW ON SPOTIFY!! https://open.spotify.com/show/7ooBejoLBsIHoP7IpCtnYZ...
2019-01-29
51 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 234: James Van Niekerk - Valor and Villainy Minions of Mordak - Skybound Games
Richard is joined by James Van Niekerk who is working alongside Skybound games with his Kickstarter campaign for Valor and Villainy - Minions of Mordak. So we talk about games design and Heroquest and keeping miniatures in a jar and we have a lot of fun chatting. Make sure you check out the Kickstarter Campaign in the links below. It looks like a lot of fun. LINKS OF NOTES https://twitter.com/ValorNVillainy https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/skyboundgames/valor-and-villainy-minions-of-mordak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZorciAWqk4 https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/228602/valor-villainy-minions-mordak http://www.minionsofmordak.com/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you like what you...
2019-01-22
57 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 214: Frank West | The City of Games | The Big Huge Catch Up of Everything
Richard and Frank sit back and chat about his ongoing campaign to dominate everything in the tabletop space while standing around waiting for it to happen.. And much to Richard's complete jealousy, it appears to be. Frank has been on the show a number of times, but this time there are slight audio skips and an amazing bit towards the end. We think Frank is the best and we encourage you to listen to find out why. LINKS OF NOTES https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0bqwb3KMx60K119mmj5VQA https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepublisher/35566/city-games https://www.facebook.com/Cityo...
2018-11-12
58 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 204: Jamie Noble Frier - Hero Master: An Epic Game of Epic Fails - The Board Game
Richard is joined by Jamie Noble Frier from the Noble Artist to talk all about Hero Master: An Epic Game of Epic Fails - The Board Game and why is isn't GRIM DARK. We also talk about his love for Neoprene and fear of roller coasters and why we don't like Martyn Poole. Plus an insight into how Richard researches his guests. STILL TIME TO BACK THE KICKSTARTER BELOW. LINKS OF NOTES https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeroMastergame/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thenobleartist/hero-master-an-epic-game-of-epic-fails-the-board-g https://thenobleartist.com/ https://twitter.com/thenobleartist ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you like what you have heard, please...
2018-09-30
41 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 196: Chandler Copenhaver - Crowdox - Crowdfunding, Kickstarters and Tabletop
Richard is joined by Chandler Copenhaver, Director of Business Development for Crowdox. Does Richard let Chandler chat about Crowdox? What do you think? However we have some very interesting discusions about crowdfunding in general and it's relation to the tabletop hobby and it's evolution. We talk about how Chandler got involved in the Kickstarter world and where he is going with his own game design. Very grateful of Chandler for hi time and we hope you get a chance to listen. LINKS OF NOTES https://www.crowdox.com/ https://twitter.com/crowdoxapp https://www.facebook.com/crowdox/ =================================================================== If you like wha...
2018-09-10
1h 07
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 194: Juraj Bilic - Machina Arcana - Adreama Games - Quick Start on the Kickstart
Richard is joined by Juraj Bilic from Adreama Games to to talk aboout his launch of his second edition of his highly successful 2013 game Machina Arcana. We chat about the changing face of Kickstarter, the design process for the original Machina Arcana what changes Juraj has made and Richard does his best to butcher pronouncing Juraj's name. But its a fun chat and we hope you enjoy it. LINKS OF NOTES https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/456615294/1667610645?ref=558693&token=cef60288 facebook.com/MachinaArcana/ https://twitter.com/MachinaArcana http://machinaarcana.com http://machinaarcana.com/changelog.html (changelog from the 1st edition) https://bo...
2018-09-03
1h 04
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 142: Seize The Bean - Quality Beast - Dylan Howard Cromwell - Josh Wilson
Richard is joined by Dylan Howard Cromwell and Josh Wilson to chat about dealing in cardboard, interviews in coffee shops and cycling in Valencia without a care in the world while making expressos and having the best components ever. It was a lot of fun to do and the edit has been a real quick turnaround so if Richard sounds even more ridiculous than normal then WE APOLOGISE. LINK to the KICKSTARTER http://werenotwizards.seizethebean.com - YEAH LOOK = CUSTOMISED URL !!! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscribe and Review us on iTunes. http...
2018-02-07
1h 03
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 137: Unlucky Frog Gaming - Ben and Josh - The Other Scottish Podcast.
Richard is joined by Ben and Josh from the other Scottish Tabletop Podcast AND THERE IS A SCANDAL. We chat gaming, kickstarters, place of birth, what they've been playing and watching Gloomhaven from afar. Really appreciated the time they gave us and for putting up with Richard's chat for far too long. Please support their show as it is Amazing and worth your time. LINKS OF NOTES https://unluckyfrog.podbean.com/ https://www.unluckyfrog.com/ https://twitter.com/theunluckyfrog?lang=en https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/unlucky-frog-gaming/id1299480363?mt=2 https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepodcast/44439/unlucky-frog-gaming ____________________________________________________________ If you like what you ha...
2018-01-29
1h 35
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 129: Matt Evans - Creaking Shelves - Friends of the Show
Richard is joined by Matt Evans from the Fantastic Creaking Shelves and Richard had too much juice. The result is quite simply full of glorious giggles and nonsense and was a huge amount of fun. Please check out all the hard work that Matt does in the links below and please subscribe, follow and like all of their accounts as they are rather wonderful. LINKS OF NOTES http://www.creakingshelves.com/ https://twitter.com/creakingshelf https://boardgamegeek.com/user/Creaking%20shelves https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWr8svwKTLhM4MF34cHsRfw ____________________________________________________________ If you like what you have heard, please take some tim...
2017-12-20
1h 14
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 111: Dinogenics - Richard Keene - Ninth Haven Games - Work in Progress
Richard is joined by Richard Keene, the owner of Ninth Haven Games who recently relaunched his kickstarter Dinogenics after it's cancellation earlier in the year. Since it's rerelease, it has funded in the first day and is now storming through the stretch goals. We have a chat about the game, kickstarter and Richard looking forward to wearing a t-Rex costume when he passes the $150k stretch goal. THIS IS A PROMISE. Richard was an excellent guest and you should definitely check out his kickstarter as it looks like a load of fun. LINKS OF NOTEShttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1541227444/dinogenics-dinosaur-park-management...
2017-10-07
1h 17
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 95: David Carl - Steamforged Games - Dark Souls - Resident Evil 2 Boardgame
Richard is joined by the Development Manager of the Dark Souls Boardgame David Carl, better known as DC. From working on titles such as Warmachine in Privateer Press to being part of the team that brought one of the most loved videogame IPs to cardboard, DC goes on to talk about the Dark Souls Card Game and some info about the coming to Kickstarter Resident Evil 2. DC was a pure deligth to talk to and we've already agreed to chat again very soon. We hope you enjoy the episode as much as Richard did recording it. LINKS OF NOTES https://w...
2017-08-27
1h 36
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 90: When Richard met Rahdo - From Fable 2 to Running Through Cardboard.
CONTAINS A FABLE 2 SPOILER Richard is delighted to be joined by Richard Ham, aka as Rahdo from Rahdo runs through it. Unlike our normal chats, we go futher back into Rahdo's past and talk about his work on Fable 2 and dealing with Peter Molyneux, his movement into starting his own channel, why Richard is the only person who thinks Rahdo's commentary is relaxed and why he likes where he is even because of the Spiky people. And why Boardgame design is something he will never do. We really appreciate Rahdo's time, firstly because he's a busy man and secondly because h...
2017-08-13
1h 21
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 85: Friends of the Show - Henry Jasper - Grublin Games -Perfect Crime
Richard is joined by Henry Jasper from Grublin games, creator of the fabulous Cornish Smuggler, Waggle Dance and the soon to be released Perfect Crime. Richard and Henry talk about his history, the success of cornish smuggler, reprinting games, angering the Daily Mail and some general nonsense. There are some audio issues with this episode as Richard's computer lost a couple of parts of his side of the recording that he need to redo, so while Henry was fantastic, Richard needs to go sit on the naughty step and think about what he has done. Henry will be back to te...
2017-08-03
1h 15
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 83: Work In Progress - Callan Sargeant - Runicah - The Playful Gnome
Richard is joined by Callan Sargeant from The Playful Gnome, to chat about his Kickstarter Runicah, the challenges of facing your second attempt at a campaign and the importance of showing your working when you are a maths teacher. And we have a big chat about Pandemic, because we don't assume everyone has played it and they might want to. Richard ruins things by ranting about negative numbers, and has too much RED JUICE.. Callan was a great guest and he will be returning next month to chat more RUNICAH.. Links of Note www.theplayfulgnome.com facebook.com/theplayfulgnome twitter.c...
2017-07-25
1h 11
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 79: Staying In and Planning a Heist With Kris and Tim - Tim Fowers & Kris Darby
Richard met Kris. Kris talked about how much he loved Burgle Brothers. So Richard talked to Tim Fowers who created Burgle Brothers plus others.. And asked him if he would come on and chat. Tim said Yes. Richard asked Kris to come back on. Kris said Yes. This podcast is the result of this.. and everyone had a great time even though Kris HAD A BAD SORE THROAT. These links are super dooper important.. You can find out about Tim and his games below https://www.fowers.games/ http://www.fowers.net/ https://www.facebook.com/fowersgames/ https://twitter.com/tfow...
2017-07-16
1h 11
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 71: Friends of the Show - Staying In Podcasts’ Kris Darby
Richard is joined by Kris Darby from the Staying In Podcast. Him and Richard just dive into so many glorious topics you'll be spoiled for choice. We talk Kickstarter, being involved in the hobby, cats and fleas, why Burgle Brothers is excellent. Why Mass Moviecide isn't nice, why the Big Bang Theory is more of a fizzle, why Lord of the Rings Confrontation is brilliant and much much more. He was an amazing guest. He has set the bar high for when Dan comes on. Links of Note burgle bros http://www.burglebros.com/ santorini https://roxley.com/product/santorini/ ospre...
2017-06-05
2h 02
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 70: Friends of the Show - Druid City Games - James Hudson
We'd like to apologise for the slight audio issues on this episode. You may hear the occasional bumbling idiot. That's Richard. Richard is joined by James Hudson, creator, founder and all round gentlemen from Druid City Games. James tells us all about how he got into gaming, about Barnyard Roundup and what he did to make The Grimm Forest the success it was. (A lot of hard work) He then delighted us by giving us a World Exclusive on the Title of his next game for Druid City Games as well as what the future holds for the company. James was...
2017-06-01
1h 07
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 69: Quick Start on the Kickstart - Justin from Bad Cat Games - Elemenz
KICKSTARTER CAN BE FOUND HERE Richard is joined by Justin from Bad Cat Games To talk about the relaunch of Elemenz. We talk about the previous campaign, what has changed and why it's important for Richard to STOP GOING OFF ON TANGENTS. LINKS OF NOTE website: www.badcatgames.eu Facebook: www.facebook.com/badcatgames Twitter: www.twitter.com/badcatgames Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCVcMVhaR81XW2j2ql5crIRw Instagram: www.instagram.com/badcatgames Like what you hear? Then please support us. YOUTUBE - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC03LRG64f05w0C3Bs3aZ4sA Website - www.wer...
2017-05-30
48 min
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 65: Work in Progress - Greater Than Games - Christopher Badell - Sentinels of the Multiverse
Richard is joined by Christopher Badell, one of the founders of Greater than Games. A man with a strong hair game and creator of the massively successful Sentinels of the Multiverse franchise. From the beginings of taking Risk and redesigning it, to being caught in an avalanche of success that Sentinels provided, Christopher and Richard talk about what's in store for the company as well as what a Jamey Stegmaier Legacy game would play like. And 10 points if you know what a VHS tape is. Links of Note http://theletterspage.libsyn.com/ - The GTG Podcast https://greaterthangames.com/store/senti...
2017-05-07
1h 11
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 49: EPISODE IX - The Big Happy Anniversary Show - WITH US BOTH
It's our anniversary and we'll do what we want to. So that means NO INTRO MUSIC AND RICHARD SINGING THE ENDING. Richard and Colin talk games and games and more games and completely forget to talk about Scythe. Which we promise to do soon. BUT WE HAVE PLAYED LOADS...!!! Got These to the TableTzolk'in http://czechgames.com/en/tzolkin-the-mayan-calendar/ Victory or Death http://theplasticsoldiercompany.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=163_164&products_id=1264 San Allies https://www.pastgo.net/product-page/sans-alli%C3%A9s Star Wars Destiny https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/star-wars-destiny/ Get These Off the ShelfV...
2017-02-17
1h 07
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 38: Work In Progress - Brad Talton Jnr - Level 99 Games
Richard is delighted to be joined by Brad Talton Jnr, who runs Level 99 Games and has brought such delights to the table such as Battlecon and Pixel Tactics. We talk about how Brad got into the hobby before dicussing more about Pixel Tactics, Battlecon and others in the Level99 Games back catalogue and chatting about Seventh Cross, which will come to Kickstarter in the Autumn. Brad also helps answer Niki's (Lost Panda's) Battlecon Questions and we talk dining room boardgame etiquette. Richard does an awful Fight Intro soundbite as well. We were honoured to have him as a guest and hop...
2017-01-17
1h 09
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 33: Friends of the Show - Let’s Not Get Lost in the Catacombs, Let’s Just have a Chat With Aron.
Richard is joined by Aron West, who as the Creative Director for Elzra Games can claim responsibility for bringing a huge smile to Colin's face. Which is no bad thing. In fact, you can here how much we love Catacombs here. Aron talks about Caylus, one of his favourite games before taking us all on the journey of the Catacombs Kickstarter. You'll be delighted to know that Richard shut up and let Aron talk for a change. It's fascinating to here not only what Elzra have achieved but where they are going with the franchise. We have a couple of...
2016-12-19
1h 40
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 20: Friends of the Show - Don’t Worry about Gathering Magic, just Wade on in - Bryan Wade
In another Friends of the Show episode, we are joined by Bryan Wade, who is here to teach Richard all about the wonderful game of Magic the Gathering. Who is a great guest right up until the Last Minute. Then he is a big DISAPPOINTMENT. We touch briefly on the Adventure Time version of Love Letter. Then Bryan tells us about his go-to game Sheriff of Nottingham before we discuss the confusion often surrounding Netrunner before jumping head first into World of Magic the Gathering. We try to keep the jargon to the minimum so Richard doesn't get confused and...
2016-10-14
1h 19
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 16: We’re Not Wizards - No Dread, or even a Saga, just some ro-Mantic Games - Matt Gilbert
WARNING There are some audio issues in this episode that hopefully don't detract from the interview. Richard was delighted to be joined by Matt Gilbert, the COO of Mantic Games. Mantic Games are a UK based boardgame company that have released a popular range of games including Kings of War, The Walking Dead, Dead Zone, Dreadball, Mars Attack and Dungeon Saga primarily using Kickstarter. Together they talk about Matt's history of boardgames before discussing the Dungeon Saga Kickstarter campaign, covering what was learned from the challenges they faced and what they have implemented for future Kickstarter projects. They also chat ab...
2016-09-19
1h 06
We’re Not Wizards Tabletop Podcast
Episode 9: Friends of the Show - Starting a Vault War in the Dead of Winter on the Wasteland Express - Jon Gilmour
In our latest Friends of the Show edition, we reach across the pond and have a chat with Jon Gilmour which unearths one of the funniest and interesting stories we've heard about getting into the hobby. We were really pleased he took the time out to talk to us and it's certainly worth a listen. Jon, along with Isaac Vega were responsible for the creation of Dead of Winter, a personal favourite of Richard's. He has been involved in a number of other games which he was happy to talk about as well as telling us what he likes to g...
2016-07-17
1h 34