Champions of Tabletop

We’re pulling no punches. The Champs are coming in hot with their first unfiltered review. Game one in the spotlight: Rock Hard 1977 by Divir Games. If you want sugar-coated, look elsewhere—this is where authenticity reigns.

In this conversation, Jackie Fox, former bassist of the rock band The Runaways, discusses her journey from being a musician to pursuing a degree in linguistics and her fascination with the Italian language. She also talks about the challenges faced by women in the music industry and the progress that has been made over the years. The conversation touches on various topics such as rock and roll, record promotion, and the importance of clear communication. Jackie Fox discusses her experience designing the board game Rockin' the '70s and the challenges she faced. She talks about the collaboration with the publisher and the compromises made during the design process. They also discuss the importance of theme in board games and how it can enhance the player experience. Jackie shares her love for history and her curiosity about different eras, which inspired her to create games set in different time periods. She emphasizes the importance of listening and understanding different perspectives, both in game design and in life. In this final part of the conversation, Jackie Fox discusses the development process of her game and the decisions she made to balance gameplay. She also talks about the importance of theme and representation in board games. The conversation touches on topics like game design, playtesting, and the challenges of bringing a game to market. Jackie also shares her experience as a contestant on game shows and her passion for the board gaming community. Overall, the conversation highlights the personal journey of a first-time game designer and the love and dedication that goes into creating a board game. #DevirGames #boardgames

The Champs gets ready for their first Origins Game Fair!

The Champions talk about the Dicebreaker's/IGN announcement, the BLANTANT COPY of our award show, and how much money people buy board games on eBay.

The champs talk about TCG record-breakers, huge game designer acquisitions, IP frenzy, and they read Reddit's board game Hot Takes.

The champs talk about their new look, @asmodee parent company changes, and simplifying games for the  @tiktok  Generation. PLUS: The fatigue in Games with long rulebooks and forever GMs

With a new year comes all new games to try out and put on your shelf! We go over some real Bangers coming out in 2024! Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:00 Comments From Viewers 00:06:00 Wyrmspire New Hit Or Old S&^*T 00:15:00 Heat Heavy Rain 00:31:00 New Year Top Games 01:00:00 Voss Charity Event 01:16:00 Closing Thoughts Special Thanks To: Voss Media Board Game Cafe

On this episode of Champions of tabletop we have a special guest Jamie. You may have recognized her from her own successful youtube channel "Foster the Meeple" or even as the new Marketing Director at Van Ryder games. We discuss what is new at Van Ryder and some solo game experiences.

The Holiday times are here again and the Champions of Tabletop are here to help you with your tabletop gaming needs. 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:32 #5 00:04:12 #4 00:06:48 #3 00:10:20 #2 00:15:42 #1 00:21:16 Honorable Mentions 00:24:19 Outro

00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:50 - Viewer comments 00:10:38 - Industry News: Weimar 00:22:10 - Industry News: Star Wars Unlimited 00:31:15 - The Pit: "Matryoshka" Your games for Travel 00:43:08 - Feet to the Fire 00:49:52 - Game of the week 00:57:16 - Closing Thoughts

Today the Champions talk about Locana prices, a Living Board Game, and Sleeves or No Sleeves in The Pit. Now, you decide the winner of the Pit. Comment below who you thought won and who should Fall on the Sword! 00:00 - Intro 03:51 - Viewer Comments 09:26 - Fall on the Sword 15:35 - Industry News: Lorcana News and Spirit Fire 44:35 - The Pit: Sleeves Vs No Sleeves 1:02:43 - Game of The Week 1:09:50 - Feet to the Fire 1:14:28 - Closing Statements

Welcome back Champions! On this episode we discuss some shady dealing with companies on Kickstarter, our top 3 solo board games, and a review of the Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese, Pizza -Gate of 2023.

In our Halloween Special episode we explore how Hasbro's plan to work with Amazon with MTG distribution, Mr. Beasts Board Game win, and replace our existing Producer with a better new AI version.

On this episode of Champions of Tabletop we are discussing the top games from this years SPEIL European Gaming Convention, and how expansions/deluxification of board games can be used for good or evil. Special Thanks to all of you listening to the podcast and supporting us. Without you all this would never have been possible. Thank You!

Welcome Back! In this episode of Champions of Tabletop we discuss Kickstarter and the use of AI in the board game marketplace, how it effects the consumer, and how it effects the game designer, and how it effects your Local Game Store Owner. As always, Thank you for supporting us, without you guys we couldn't make this possible.

Champions Unite! The Champions of Tabletop trailer is here.

Welcome, adventurers and dice-rollers, to the spectacular realm of the Champions of Tabletop! Get ready to embark on an epic journey through the realms of tabletop gaming that'll leave you rolling with laughter and anticipation. In this uproarious episode, we delve deep into the heart of our geekdom, revealing the fantastic personas that make up our ragtag band of tabletop champions. Expect tales of heroic triumphs, epic fails, and character sheets that are more tangled than a spaghetti monster's appendages! But that's not all, folks! We'll also dive headfirst into the high-stakes world of apps in tabletop gaming. Will they be the saviors of our gaming nights, or are they just as reliable as a d20 with a knack for rolling ones? Buckle up as we navigate the digital dice-rolling frontier. And hold onto your meeples, because we're about to tackle the age-old debate: is slapping a video game intellectual property onto a board game a clever move or just a shameless cash grab? Expect fierce arguments, hilarious anecdotes, and maybe even a few impressions of pixelated plumbers trying to find their way in the cardboard wilderness. So, gather 'round, fellow gamers, as we roll the dice of destiny and embark on an adventure filled with laughter, camaraderie, and more geeky references than you can shake a 20-sided die at! Let's make some memories and may your critical hits be as epic as our puns.