You gotta read the fine print, always. Anyone dealing with a supernatural entity--whether a djinn or deity, gremlin or god--has to be conscious of the exceptions. It's simple enough--if the wizard handing you a fantastical creature tells you not to feed it, you just don't feed it. Similarly, if someone promises not to kill you *in a certain way*, MacBeth can tell you that's more of a threat than a guarantee.
We got into the tabletop hobby through TCGs (trading card games). For ten years we invested and played many card games. But when the TCG bubble popped, we got out.
However, in the past 5 years, there has a resurgence in TCGs with an influx of new cards games.
To discuss they reasons of why this happening and where will it end up, we have two special guests. Dan Green of Main Deck Games and the owner of To The Table Game Store, Mike Benson.
Clef and Tim go through a little disc golf and food before getting to talking some recent board game plays including Taverns of Tiefenthal, Horseless Carriage, Evacuation, and Tumblin' Dice! We also discuss offensive themes in board games and how they make us feel.
Board games: 29:30
Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 and visit punchboardparadise.com for more info on PPCon 2026!
Hey Now Cabalists! The 2025 Secret Cabal fundraiser is live on Kickstarter now! Jump over and snag volume 2 of the zine, some Secret Cabal swag, and support the show while you're doing it. Today the Founders get into some of the awesome games they've been playing, including Shackleton Base, Onward, Kluster, Nevada City, Clank! Legacy 2, and feature Speakeasy from Vital Lacerda and Eagle-Gryphon Games. Then after Stevie S takes over the newsman duties for Tony, the gang takes a bunch of questions from listeners. Shackleton Base: 00:13:03, Onward: 00:21:30, Kluster: 00:31:54, Nevada City: 00:39:48, Clank! Legacy 2: Acquisitions Incorporated Darkest Magic: 00:46:22, Speakeasy Review: 00:56:18, News with Stevie S: 01:34:53, Short Topic Extravaganza: 02:19:40. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/ and Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/. Support the Cabal on Kickstarter now! https://www.thesecretcabal.com/kickstarter
We've recently returned from our most local convention which is GridCon 6 ran by Paul Grogan and team from Gaming Rules! Get a coffee, some snacks and strap yourself in as this is our biggest GridCon episode ever as we cover over 30 games & expansions between the players.
OUR PLAYERS: Adrian, JP, Davey, Becky OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - about all of our experiences of GRIDCON 6 from Thursday to Sunday with 30+ games covered...wowzers - who we met up with, designers & content creators and also shout outs to our listeners
This time, we continue our discussion of RPGs by suggesting Role Playing Games that share popular boardgaming mechanisms, as well as giving Tom tips for getting a game started. Plus, we have a new Tale of Boardgaming Horror, and we close the show with some Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops.
00:50 - A Story About Mail
02:22 - Eric at PAX Unplugged (inc. Hot Streak)
06:50 - Gift Guides, Dice Tower West and East
08:02 - RPGs for Boardgame Fans (detailed notes below)
Balancing everyday responsibilities with hobbies can be tricky,
especially when medical appointments come into play. Dermatology visits,
for example, often feel like interruptions in a busy schedule, but
they’re essential for maintaining long-term health. Whether it’s a
routine skin check or addressing a specific concern, these visits
provide peace of mind and ensure that small issues don’t become larger
ones. But sometimes, as you will hear, we often are confused by the
charges we receive during our visits. Don’t get us wrong, these things
are needed, but it is surprising just how things are billed.
Recently, we played Ayar, a game that has some very enjoyable mechanics, some challenging choices to make, and straight forward gameplay. Then there is Temple Code
which scratches a different itch, with its puzzle-like challenges and
mind-numbing play that feels almost like deciphering ancient mysteries
with friends.
Then there’s Bretwalda, a sweeping strategy game set in
early medieval Britain. Its blend of area control and historical flavor
makes every session feel like a grand contest of wits and could create
lively discussions long after the board is packed away.
APBA Baseball and Baseball Card GM both capture the thrill of
America’s pastime, but they do so in very different ways. APBA Baseball,
which grew up playing, is a classic tabletop simulation that has been
around for decades, using dice and player cards to recreate the strategy
and drama of real games. Where APBA leans into simulation and
tradition, Baseball Card GM emphasizes creativity and collection,
turning the act of managing a team into a dynamic, customizable
experience using real baseball cards. Together, they highlight two
different but equally engaging ways to enjoy baseball beyond the
ballpark.
Thanks for listening and next episode will highlight another year of RDTN
Join Conor, Jules and Adrian in this “all-aussie” pod as Adrian celebrates his citizenship. No longer a Brit, but an Aussie through and through … as if he wasn’t already!
Adrian has been revisiting an old favourite and curing himself of the plague in Bristol 1350. Jules has been wooed by a game about picnicking on plaid with ants in the new Bitewing Games title, Gingham. Coincidentally, Conor is also corralling six-legged insects in March of the Ants. The crew also give a rundown on recent game days in all three states, their obsession with Riftbound and Conor chats about a small box hit he’s discovered.
As usual there are lots of laughs and all-round gaming goodness!
Sizzling Games:
Riftbound: [34:52]
Castle Combo: [50:51]
Question of the Pod Recap: [59:52]
New Question of the Pod: [1:04:34]
Fired Up: [1:12:57]
New Question of the Pod: If a TCG requires hundreds (or thousands) of dollars to stay competitive, is that a design flaw… or just part of the hobby?
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