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Game Mechanics Podcast

@gamemechanicspod.bsky.social

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Welcome to Game Mechanics, where we kick the tires and run diagnostics on tabletop experience. Your hosts Logan and Greg talk everything tabletop games, board, TTRPGs and more.

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Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 10h

Pumpkins are so cool and Greg saw a bunch of them. It's time for Hasbro watch. Are we in a golden age of TTRPGs? Or is Hasbro marketing really working on some people. Here's hoping for a God Pack. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5wPO...

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Greg's Cool Pumpkins - GM2 83

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · October 14 · 44m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Prepare for a rant about how bad the 30th anniversary of Pokemon has been. But more interestingly, a new study finds that board game designer's expectations are not aligning with consumer experiences. Curious. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3Rbx...

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Do Board Game Boxes Say Anything? - GM2 82

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · October 7 · 50m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It's time for a long form board game 101 about Poker, something near and dear to Logan's heart. Is current professional poker an Air Bud situation? Plus, a little bit of rage bait. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6AhR...

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Board Game 101: Poker - GM2 81

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · September 30 · 50m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Have you ever wanted to make D&D worse? Well, you'll get your chance. In this episode, we are still rooting for CMON games but they are making it tough. Plus, a CEO says things. And we ask, who is this for? Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2dhV...

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Who is This For? - GM2 80

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · September 23 · 41m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The Mechanics are back from DragonCon and they had a great time. Thanks to everyone who came to the live show. But let's be real, DragonCon has a line problem and people are unhappy. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4t4k...

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Dragon Con Has a Line Problem - GM2 79

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · September 16 · 43m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The world is changing in not great ways, and that is having a direct effect on your hobbies. Then is crowdfunding broken? Or is it really want consumers want? And how many metal coins do you need in one house? Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1nsK...

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Kickstarter and My Incredible Metal Coin Collection - GM2 78

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · September 9 · 39m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Logan talks about the best game ever of Magical Athlete and complicated feelings about Scoocher. We talk about trends in crowd funding for tabletop stuff and what it means for the industry. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2gUC...

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Scoocher is NOT Banned. We Love you, Scoocher - GM2 77

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · September 2 · 45m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

It's a new segment because Logan is obsessed with Big Walk, and for good reason. NPR made their game but is it still meeting the brief? Then we talk about contracts, their importance, and our experiences with them. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/77ek...

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Big Walk Is Not a Board Game - GM2 76

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · August 26 · 46m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

We are back home from Gen Con and got some games in. Logan played a bunch of Drillers and Greg tested 13 Omens. Paizo made a less complex game?? Some other stuff was also announced that raises eyebrows. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6ZvM...

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Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast

Games Podcast · Complete · Welcome to Game Mechanics, where we kick the tires and run diagnostics on tabletop experiences! Hosts Logan Jenkins and Greg Leatherman talk about everything tabletop; from ...

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The Mechanics were at Gen Con! We talked to many wonderful people and played many great games! Thanks to @solisgamestudio.bsky.social @deadalivegames.bsky.social @cgegames.bsky.social & @playuvsgames.bsky.social ! Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7xAj...

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Mechanics at Gen Con 2026 - GM2 74

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · August 12 · 1h 20m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Thank you. I think it’s a problem we really need to grapple with if we want to move forward.

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Gen Con happened, we hadn't been yet. We get into the disappointing mess that is the Deathbringer TTRPG, about the trap of nostalgia, the OSR, and why the things presented by Deathbringer are so problematic. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3Mxl...

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What Even Is The OSR? - GM2 73

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · August 5 · 51m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

It's Greg's turn to go through the games he's excited to check out at Gen Con. How many will migrate on over to Logan's list? If you'll be at Gen Con this week, send us a message and let's play some games! Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5TBi...

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Greg's Gen Con 2026 Preview - GM2 72

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · July 29 · 48m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

It's almost time for Gen Con! This week, Logan presents his list of games he's excited about. Surprisingly, Greg and Logan only have 2 in common! What are you looking forward to seeing at the con? Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6iPd...

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Logan's Gen Con 2026 Preview - GM2 71

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · July 22 · 52m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

What can Widow's Bay teach us about game design and horror RPGs? Well, we aim to find out. And then not much is happening in the game world so let's talk about a bizarre listicle. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4CJk...

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Greg @lysander03.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The PDFs are here! I’m very proud of this game and this world. Physical copies will be coming soon. japanimegames.itch.io/domeskaitame...

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Domeskai Tamers TTRPG: Core Book and Adventures in Nordsota Bundle by japanimegames

The Core Book and Adventure Book all in one bundle!

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Why indeed

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Welcome to the Nice Episode! Wanna host a game night? Logan has some advice that might differ from what you find online. And if you want to have a fun night with just another person, welcome to some 2 player games. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0XL1...

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Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · July 8 · 47m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Greg had a game night! This leads to some talk about accessibility in games. A new study about games came out and there are some surprising results. Lastly, did Greg bring another rage bait article for Logan?!? Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2KlT...

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Alt Text - GM2 68

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · July 1 · 49m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

The Game Mechanics have put our games into a sale bundle for the summer! Get 4 great games for a good price! Game Mechanics Game Sale: 4 items for $28.00 itch.io/b/3758/game-...

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Game Mechanics Game Sale: 4 items for $28.00

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

You can help Tabletop Gaymers as well. Check them out at tabletopgaymers.org or at linktr.ee/tabletopgaym... And for a list of queer game designers in the space, look here: boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/357...

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Tabletop Gaymers

Tabletop Gaymers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps to coordinate social events, educational events, and networking opportunities for LGBTQ "Gaymers" and their allies. We are also respon...

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Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

This week we are joined by Justin from @tabletopgaymers.bsky.social ! We have a wonderful conversation about the great work that Tabletop Gaymers does at conventions and the gaming world! Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/z... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4y2q...

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Zhuzhing with Justin Nauman of Tabletop Gaymers - GM2 67

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · June 24 · 49m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

How many squirrels is too many squirrels? Is infinite too many? Logan is back and it's time for some Hasbro watch. The corporation has really been corporate lately. But Lego makes everything better. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6cKn...

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An Embarrassment of Squirrels - GM2 66

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · June 17 · 54m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

We are joined by special guest @shellyvonmiller.bsky.social ! We talk about TTRPGs, live plays, vinyl, musicals, and much more! Come for Magic the Gaythering into a Hasbro-watch, stay for the several many tangents. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6yRD...

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With Special Guest Shelly Von Miller - GM2 65

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · June 10 · 1h 7m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

The Mechanics both had game nights! Fun was had. Then we talk about Dragon Ball Z for a while. For reasons. And we ask the question - are legacy game limits a negative? Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5e4F...

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I Don’t Wanna Make the Pentagram Death Trap - GM2 64

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · June 3 · 40m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Do you remember 2009? One company is certainly banking that you do. Greg updates his funeral wishes, Stripe is being awful, and Logan played some Dread. Lastly, will we find a new member to the Hall of Justice? Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5mC3...

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Roll Me At the Panel Celebrating My Life - GM2 63

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · May 27 · 1h 4m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

The One Ring is causing problems again! Amazon is making some real bad decisions and both of the Mechanics had game nights! More importantly, we try to categorize TTRPGs and it's a lot to consider. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2MXS...

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One Ring to Fool Them All - GM2 62

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · May 20 · 1h 6m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

It’s Gen Con event day. Consider these for your Gen con experience

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

We have a new segment talking about video games, and then we get into the surprising choice of Blue Bunny Ice Cream getting into board games. Plus Magic the Gaythering, Kickstarters, and more! Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5aNO...

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Hexhaven is for Real Gamers(tm) - GM2 61

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · May 13 · 1h 1m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Did you know that there is a Tiny Dice House and Logan could stay in it? Companies make weird decisions and CMON games is really making some. We were rooting for you!! Finally, would you take a job from Superman? Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2hAW...

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A Lossmaking Company - GM2 60

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · May 6 · 50m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

New segment alert! Welcome to That's Kinda Like a Board Game where Logan talks about some video games that feel like board games. Then we head off on some tangents. Also some of those games became board games. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6buA...

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That's Kinda Like a Board Game! - GM2 59

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · April 29 · 52m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Things are still pretty volatile in the gaming world, but there is some good news to be found. Also, AI is not the answer, but maybe asking Logan on Discord is. Excitingly, Game Changer is getting a board game. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2dpz...

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What if Yahtzee? - GM2 58

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · April 22 · 48m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

@zephyrworkshop.bsky.social - missed a tag

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Featuring @pillboxgames.bsky.social , Rabble Games, @plusoneexp.bsky.social, and Zephyr Workshop.

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Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Greg took a visit to @officialpax.bsky.social East and met some pretty fun people. Come listen to how it all played out and our thoughts on Pax. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2zzI...

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Greg Ponders Pax East - GM2 57

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · April 15 · 48m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Happy national board game day!

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Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Greg here. Thank you for running the game for me. I can’t wait to get the final product. I’ve been telling everyone that they need to look at DW 2 because it’s amazing.

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Also everyone needs to check out Dungeon World 2. Apart from the one complaint, it's astounding how good that game is already. Congrats to the team.

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Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Sometimes you want to play a game, but you don't have the game so you improvise. Greg talks about his trip to @breakoutcon.bsky.social . What game genres can you never get to the table? Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7j1B...

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Bits & Pieces Games - GM2 56

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · April 8 · 56m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

The TTRPG industry has a scandal and it's name is NeoPets. What a lot of drama to talk about. And then Greg falls into a Monopoly trap. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7CB9...

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This is not an Air Bud Situation - GM2 55

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · April 1 · 45m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

International Board Game Day is coming up so plan now. Then are any fun facts actually fun? Plus, are tough real life events good as a board game? All this and more this week. CMON and take a listen. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1dbP...

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Fun If True - GM2 54

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · March 24 · 46m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Check out the project here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/pir... www.pirategonzalezgames.com

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Photon System Overdrive TTRPG

An action oriented, sci-fi, roguelite TTRPG designed for 1 - 2 players. Inspired by Phantasy Star Online, Inkbound, and Slay the Spire.

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Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

We have a special guest interview with Tim Gonzalez of Pirate Gonzalez games. We talk rogue likes and how those mechanics can lead to an interesting TTRPG. @pirategonzalez.bsky.social Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/79po...

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Photon System Overdrive - GM2 53

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · March 17 · 58m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Whelp… there is it

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

The Mechanics celebrate one year of making the show! We talk about anniversaries, some of the best bits from the last year of episodes, and much more! And we announce our new Patreon. Consider supporting us! Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2EES...

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A Year of Mechanics - GM2 52

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · March 10 · 59m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

We love a company that stands up for human artists so AEG gets our respect. But did AEG think about how much food a baby needs to be good at math? Also, what does NeoPets and Dungeon Crawler Carl have in common? Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5edY...

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Baby Too Many Food Before Math Good - GM2 51

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · March 3 · 49m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

We have a new segment called Hasbro watch because somebody needs to keep an eye on them. And then we talk about the state of money in the TTRPG space. All we are saying is give indies a chance. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6EWw...

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The Game Mechanics Guarantee - GM2 50

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · February 24 · 51m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

In a surprise twist, Logan brings a Magic the Gaythering segment and boy... oh boy. Then we talk about ancient games. Circle gets the square in this one! Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2kno...

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Tic Tac Toe, the First 'Dudes on a Map' Game - GM2 49

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 02/17/2026 · 39m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Logan is back from Tantrum Con and played a bunch of games! Start Playing Games put out an interesting study around tabletop and video games. Things are happening over at the Dice Tower and it's not great. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/52MF...

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Tantrums In Charlotte - GM2 48

Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 02/10/2026 · 54m

Game Mechanics Podcast @gamemechanicspod.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

We’ve talked about this before and it’s here. This is a good way to show support to Minnesota.