Investigating a strange book called "Games You Can Play In Your Head By Yourself" and a look at three fantastic Solo RPG Tools - The Deck of Many Quests, The World Builder's Toolkit and The GameMaster's Apprentice StoryTelling Cards

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In this solo episode of 'Twenty Minute Tabletop,' host Tom delves into the history and cultural impact of poker while navigating the liminal space between Christmas and the New Year. Tom discusses how poker's roots span multiple continents—Persia, Germany, and France—before evolving into the game known today. He shares stories about historical figures like Wild Bill Hickok and Amarillo Slim, illustrating the legendary and sometimes notorious allure of poker. The episode also explores how poker has become a performative art form rather than just a card game, touching on its symbolic representations in popular culture, like in 'Casino Royale.' Tom compares poker to the cooperative heist game 'The Gang,' deciding whether this 2025 iteration of the classic game has made it better or worse.'...

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In this 100th episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop we look back at our podcast over the last year and discuss a few new games...

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In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop we look at the best last minute Christmas games and accessories

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In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop we look at the much hyped game Arcs by Leder Games.

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In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop we look at the much hyped game Arcs by Leder Games.

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12 Patrols: https://www.pnparcade.com/products/orchard

Utopia Engine: https://www.pnparcade.com/products/utopia-engine

12 Patrols https://www.pnparcade.com/products/12-patrols?_pos=1&_sid=047b08098&_ss=r

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In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop we look at a print and play games in a new VIDEO EPISODE format! Just click the link below to watch the full episode.

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In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop we look at a game from one of our favourite designers, Mike Hutchinson of Gaslands fame. Even if you're not a miniatures person - say with us, this is more dexterity chaos than tabletop skirmish!

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In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop, discussions on three games that seem to make a lovely sentence when put together.

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In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop, discussions on Fury of Dracula and Vampire the Eternal Struggle

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In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop, Deep Sea Adventures, Minimalism and Morality tales in a box.

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In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop, more vampire themed games with Tom discussing Fury of Dracula!

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In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop, Kev discusses a game he's waited 30 years to play! Vampire The Eternal Struggle by Black Chantry Games

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In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop, Kev discusses Cyberpunk Red: Combat Zone.

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In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop, Tom discusses the little known card game that arrived with no hype - Earthborn Rangers.

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In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop, Tom discusses the little known card game that arrived with no hype - Earthborn Rangers.

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In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop, Kev discusses the game Hoplomachus: Victorum by Chip Theory Games

They discuss Kev's experience of watching the Mandalorian series while playing the corresponding board game with his son, chatting about the game's cooperative mechanics and narrative depth.

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In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop, Kev and his cohost Tom discuss their recent gaming ventures with a focus on Mandalorian Adventures and revisit Blood on the Clocktower and Earthborn Rangers.

They discuss Kev's experience of watching the Mandalorian series while playing the corresponding board game with his son, chatting about the game's cooperative mechanics and narrative depth.

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In this episode, Tom digs into the history of Nordic LARP - covering the mix tape of LARP and the need for bleed.

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In this episode, Tom and Kev catch up for their first chat in ages and discuss a few games - Hoplomachus and Carcassonne to name a couple.

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