The Tabletop for Two Podcast

Episode 13 - Couples Night

This episode we discuss our most successful games to break out when fellow couples who aren't heavy gamers come over, along with our normal impressions of games we've been playing including our first play of Orleans!Games discussed in this episode include:Agents of SMERSHOrleansReef EncounterTakenoko ChibisCash & Guns: Second EditionCodenamesSkullTicket to RideDiamondsCamel Up

Episode 12 - Dealing With Acquisition Disorder on a Budget

On this episode we talk about all the different ways we acquire new games so we can stay on budget! There may be a method or two out there that you never realized before. We also have impressions from the first play of the highly anticipated The Gallerist and we see how we did on our Get to the Table segment for the month of October.Games discussed in this episode include:The GalleristBetween Two CitiesValley of the KingsTuscany: Expand the World of ViticultureConcordia

Episode 11 - Packing Our Bags Full of Games

We recorded a quick episode before heading down to Florida, so what better time to talk about the games we are traveling with? We also of course talk what we've been playing and answer a listener question about scaling games down to two players that aren't intended for two.Games discussed in this episode include:Gold WestCO2Samurai

Episode 10 - Eminent Domain Review

This episode we review probably our favorite game: Eminent Domain! We also look at how we did with our Get to the Table segment last month, and talk about our recent games including Pandemic Legacy!Games discussed in this episode include:Pandemic LegacyFantastiqaSteam WorksTraders of OsakaSaint PetersburgHaggisEminent DomainEminent Domain: Escalation

Episode 9 - A Look at the Designs of Scott Almes

This week we look at the various games designed by Scott Almes, best known for the Tiny Epic series of games. How do these small box games stack up with two players? We also have a slew of new games we've been getting to the table, and an update on last episode's Get to the Table challenge!Games featured in this episode include:Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to KingThe World of SMOG: On Her Majesty's ServicePandemicLegendary Encounters: A Predator Deckbuilding GameStockpileCodenamesForbidden StarsTiny Epic KingdomsTiny Epic DefendersTiny Epic GalaxiesKings of Air & SteamHarbour

Episode 8 - The Best Decks Money Can Build

This week we explore our five favorite Deckbuilding games. We also debut a new segment and have a pretty lengthy list of new games to discuss!Games discussed in this episode include: Barony Navegador Tides of Time Citadels Rise of Cthulhu Rococo Sunrise City Ascension Puzzle Strike Paperback Legendary EncountersTrains

Episode 7 - Uncorking Our Favorite Expansions

Expansions can make a good game great and this episode we detail our six favorite expansions for games that we own. We also give our impressions on the few new releases that have made it to our table recently!Games featured in this episode include:Ashes: Rise of the PhoenixbornFlick 'Em UpTrambahnRhino HeroTuscany: Expanding the World of ViticultureSuburbia IncEminent Domain: EscalationEldritch Horror: Forsaken LoreCarcassonne: Inns and CathedralsTrains: Rising Sun

Episode 6 - Our GenCon 2015 Preview and Twilight Struggle Review

Jam-packed episode this week as we talk about the games coming to GenCon 2015 that we're most excited about. Not only that, but we also do our first review as we look at 2-player staple Twilight Struggle!Games discussed in this episode include:The Voyages of Marco PoloLonghornViticultureBruges: The City on the Zwin expansionA Game of Thrones: The Card Game (Second Edition)Tesla vs. Edison: War of CurrentsSuburbia 5*Takenoko: ChibisAshes: Rise of the PhoenixbornTides of TimeFlick Em Up!The Undercity: An Iron Kingdom Adventure Board GameLegendary Encounters: A Predator Deckbuilding Game

Episode 5 - The Gateway to Gaming

This week we discuss our preferred gateway games across a variety of genres. We also dive into some recent plays, notably for a few games that we've been wanting to hit the table for a while.Games discussed in this episode include:PanamaxMadeiraClash of CulturesImpulseGinkgopolis 

Episode 4 - More Than Two Need Not Apply

This week we discuss our top 10 two player-specific games. We also debut a new segment where we look at current Kickstarter projects that are catching our eye and of course detail the new games that have hit our table this week.Games discussed in this episode include:Sherlock Holmes: Consulting DetectiveBrassImperial SettlersLords of VegasEpic Card Game13 Days: A Game of the Cuban Missile CrisisThe GalleristCarson City Big Box