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Tabletop Ramble

Tabletop Ramble

By Jack Bell

Discussing everything played on the tabletop, from Board, Card, RPGs and Miniature Wargames.
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Tabletop RambleJul 07, 2021

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The Euro Games (groups C + D)
Jul 07, 202145:15
The Euro Games (Groups A + B)
Jun 29, 202140:57
Ramble Replaces Retro (and Older) Games pt 2.
Jun 15, 202101:01:33
Alien RPG: Chariot of the Gods pt 9 and conclusion.
Jun 08, 202152:25
Alien RPG: Chariot of the Gods pt 8
Jun 01, 202155:21
Alien RPG: Chariot of the Gods pt 7
May 25, 202151:42
Ramble Replaces Retro (and Older) Games pt 1.
May 19, 202101:11:37
Alien RPG: Chariot of the Gods pt 6
May 11, 202155:37
Star Wars Special
May 04, 202101:21:30
Online Boardgaming
Apr 27, 202131:19
Alien RPG: Chariot of the Gods pt 5
Apr 20, 202153:53
Mythic Battles Pantheon
Apr 13, 202153:33
Alien RPG: Chariot of the Gods pt4
Apr 06, 202158:42
Ramble Recommends 2 player starter games
Mar 30, 202151:54
Ramble with Alex Huntley of Warploque Miniatures
Mar 23, 202101:12:06
Ramble with Sean Chappell of Ramstar Games
Mar 16, 202146:20
Alien RPG: Chariot of the Gods pt3
Mar 09, 202148:43
Interview with Multi-Award winning RPG Author Nils Hintze
Mar 02, 202101:09:17
Alien RPG - Chariot of the Gods pt 2
Feb 23, 202157:18
Alien RPG - Chariot of the Gods pt 1
Feb 16, 202149:47
Dan Hughes and CoraQuest
Feb 02, 202101:01:20
2015 a year of a Dozen Diamonds
Jan 26, 202147:40
Is the Airecon On?

Is the Airecon On?

On this weeks show I am joined by Mark Cooke, one of the founders of Airecon. Find out some behind the scenes info on one of the biggest growing tabletop gaming conventions. In the Kickstarter Kick-a-round we take a look at Mint Bid, Mork Borg: Heretic and Darwin's Journey.

Jan 19, 202148:35
Game Designer Matthew Tidbury chats about Educational Games

Game Designer Matthew Tidbury chats about Educational Games

In the current climate with so many children being home-schooled, I thought it apt to chat to a multi Award winning game designer that specialises in Educational games.  Listen to Matthew Tidbury, of Think Noodle games, share his thoughts on games with educational benefits.

Jan 12, 202101:29:38
Most Anticipated for 2021

Most Anticipated for 2021

In the Third Team Task the guys were asked to tell us what they are most looking forward to in 2021. In the Kickstarter Kickaround we take a look at  Master Sweets, Gamer's Chest and Otto Game Over.

Jan 05, 202143:01
Best of 2020

Best of 2020

In this, what has to be said, awful year, the TT Ramblers take a look back to pick out their best bits. In the Kickstarter Kick Around we take a look at Winter Queen, Postcard Boardgames and The Storymaster's Tales. 

Dec 29, 202001:24:59
TTR Recommends Family Party Games

TTR Recommends Family Party Games

As we have permission from the government to have members of the family around for Xmas we figured it would be good to recommend some family Party Games. In Kickstarter Kickaround we take a look at ISS Vanguard, Stacking Stones and New York Crisis.

Dec 22, 202001:06:36
Xmas Gift Ideas

Xmas Gift Ideas

Some of the Team get together to suggest some good Stocking fillers, Secret Santa's, Family gifts and what they would like to find under the tree. Plus we look at Pew Pew Bounty Hunters and the Steve Rhodes Collection on Kickstarter.

Dec 15, 202053:21
Ideas for a bored Wargamer pt 2

Ideas for a bored Wargamer pt 2

In this Episode Matt and I continue our discussion on ideas to help a bored Wargamer. In the Kickstarter Kickaround we take a look at Aqua Garden, Rulebenders and The Specialists.
Dec 12, 202047:56
Ideas for a Bored Wargamer

Ideas for a Bored Wargamer

In this episode I am joined once again by Matt Buck as we give some advice to a Wargamer that is missing his gaming group. We also take a look at USS Freedom, Creature Comforts and Mission Catastrophe in the Kickstarter Kickaround. We update this weeks tabletop gaming news.
Dec 01, 202001:17:36
Gaming Groups

Gaming Groups

Today I am joined by Rob as we talk about different gaming groups. In the Kicksatarter Kickaround we look at The Pursuit of Happiness Big Box and Nostalgia Expansion, Escape the Dark Sector Expansions and Harry Potter catch the Snitch

Nov 24, 202001:05:26
TTR Recommends Games for Kids

TTR Recommends Games for Kids

In this 2nd part about gaming with Kids I'm rejoined by Pete where we try to out do the youngsters as we compile our lists of games we recommend for gaming with Kids. We check out Up Zone, Star Scrappers Orbital, Crack the Code and Atlantis Rising Monstrosities

Nov 17, 202001:07:18
Gaming with Youngsters

Gaming with Youngsters

In this show I am joined by Peter J. as we discuss playing games with kids.  In the Kickstarter Kickaround  we look at Roll Z, Core Space First Born and Feed the Kraken plus we have some exciting news.

Nov 10, 202001:18:56
Spiel Digital

Spiel Digital

We take a look at (Essen) Speil.digital chat about some of our favourite games coming out and examine Townsfolk Tussle and Nova Aetas: Renaissance on Kick Starter.

Oct 28, 202028:47
Tinkerbot Games

Tinkerbot Games

Interview with Bevan from Tinkerbot Games, and we look at Don't Get Got and Project L Finesse on Kickstarter.

Oct 20, 202035:21
TT Ramble Recommends Games for Halloween. Plus win yourself a £20/$25 games voucher

TT Ramble Recommends Games for Halloween. Plus win yourself a £20/$25 games voucher

This week I'm joined by Matt Buck, as we Recommend Games suitable for 4 players at Halloween. There's another Kickstarter Kickaround, plus we are celebrating by rewarding one lucky listener with a £20/$25 Games Voucher. 

Oct 13, 202001:13:22
Interview with Rock Manor Games

Interview with Rock Manor Games

In episode we talk with Mike Gnade of Rock Manor Games. Look at  Hogs of War, Cascadia and Dinosaur World games on Kickstarter, plus keep you up to date with the latest tabletop gaming news.

Oct 06, 202036:36
Heroquest, Ramble Recommends Covid Cautious Games and Interview with Decking Awesome Games plus we have a Kickaround Kickstarter.

Heroquest, Ramble Recommends Covid Cautious Games and Interview with Decking Awesome Games plus we have a Kickaround Kickstarter.

In this week's show; we recommend some board games that are suitable for Covid Cautious people. We have the latest news, including the return of HeroQuest and we are joined by some lovely neighbours from Ireland Bryan and Ciara from Decking Awesome Games. Plus we take a sneeky peek around Kickstarter for some cool new additions. 

Sep 29, 202001:04:14
Interview with award winning Game Designer Andy Hopwood Pt 2. Plus we review Loot of Lima

Interview with award winning Game Designer Andy Hopwood Pt 2. Plus we review Loot of Lima

The 2nd part of the interview with game designer Andy Hopwood. In this episode we chat about game mechanics vs theme, using Kickstarter, the latest game Daring Dustbunnies, plus we review the newly released, Loot of Lima and we share the latest Tabletop News.
Sep 22, 202054:57
Interview with award winning Game Designer Andy Hopwood Pt 1. and we review Funkoverse

Interview with award winning Game Designer Andy Hopwood Pt 1. and we review Funkoverse

Award Winning, Andy Hopwood, takes us on a fantastic journey into the mind of a game designer. His insight will prove fascinating, as he talks about game design, mechanics, conventions, dealing with the impact of Covid 19 and life of a designer. pt2 to follow. Plus Funkoverse gets a Ramble Review.

Sep 14, 202041:12
Blood on the Clocktower. Interview with Ben Burns and World of Tanks is coming to the Tabletop

Blood on the Clocktower. Interview with Ben Burns and World of Tanks is coming to the Tabletop

In this episode I have some exciting news from Gale Force 9 and I am delighted to have the chance to talk to Ben Burns from Blood on the Clocktower. Listen along to find out about this amazing Social deduction game.

Sep 07, 202034:52
TTR, Update, Porky Pug Interview and Guild ball competition winner

TTR, Update, Porky Pug Interview and Guild ball competition winner

In this show we are giving an update of our plans going forward. We have an interview with game designer Tom Fellas of Porky Pug Games and we announce our winner of the Guildball team competition.

Aug 31, 202015:43
UKGE Virtually Expo Ramble Review

UKGE Virtually Expo Ramble Review

Listen to our thoughts on the UK Games Virtually Expo. Plus get the chance to see what we got up to.

Aug 25, 202030:44
UKGE Virtually Expo Preview

UKGE Virtually Expo Preview

This year the UKGE is going Online. Here are a few things you can expect to see and do.

Aug 20, 202012:13
TT Ramble Recommends Introductory/ Gateway Games

TT Ramble Recommends Introductory/ Gateway Games

Matt and Jack go through their recommendations for introducing new gamers  into the hobby.

Aug 18, 202026:46
Massive Darkness 2 back or not to back?

Massive Darkness 2 back or not to back?

In this episode we have a little ramble about the current Massive Darkness 2 game by CMON on Kickstarter

Aug 17, 202015:40
Guild Ball, the Final Whistle? + Win a Guild Ball team

Guild Ball, the Final Whistle? + Win a Guild Ball team

In this first show we are covering the rise and fall of Guild Ball.

 Plus you might be able to win yourself a team.

Aug 16, 202018:19