The Innkeeper's Table is part of The Dice Tower Network. It's a show about board games meant to appeal to gamers while still being accessible to people who don't know a lot about the subject. Each week, hosts Bill and Dylan, two long-time friends who both love board games, will focus on a specific board game-related topic, from game mechanics to deep dives on specific games to explaining what some of the jargon board game enthusiasts use even means.
It's been ten years since it came out, but Sushi Go is still a great game, earning its place as a classic in the hearts of many gamers. In this episode, Bill and Dylan discuss Sushi Go, as well as it…
Can't we all just get along?
Sometimes, you want to play a game, but you're not necessarily in a competitive mood. Cooperative games have got you covered! In this episode, Bill and Dylan talk about t…
Dylan tells Bill about a game he enjoys playing with his kids: Similo. A quick setup, quick teach, and quick play, Similo is a great breadstick game that takes the children's game Guess Who to the ne…
Dylan and Bill talk about their favorite three games that are based on previously-existing intellectual properties.
What are your favorite games based on an IP? Are there any Top 3 lists you'd like t…
Hooray! Dylan's back! And he's ready to talk board games!
In this episode, Bill tells Dylan about a game he's played that Dylan hasn't had an opportunity to get to the table yet. Picture Perfect mixe…
Dylan couldn't make it this week, so Bill invited a guest host: Jordan Davis, aka "SpliceStream." Jordan's interests lie more in video games and streaming Smash Brothers and amiibo content, but he pl…
This is another game that's a bit older, but it's also an absolute classic. If you're a fan of social deduction games, this is either one that you've played a million times or one that you should pla…
We're changing things up for the podcast. We'll be back next week with a full episode.
A little over a year ago, The Innkeeper's Table hit Episode #100 and listed our Top 10 favorite games of all time. We've decided to make that a part of our yearly tradition as we celebrate the foundi…
So sorry to miss you last week! Life happens, but we're back with another episode.
This week, Dylan and Bill discuss Lords of Waterdeep, one of the best known examples of a worker placement game.
Hav…
The mailbag is empty today, so the innkeepers have chosen their own topic to discuss. How do you know when it's time to start culling your collection? What should you cull, and what should you keep? …
The Innkeepers list some of the games with their favorite art!
What artwork from a game stands out to you? What Top 3 list would you like us to do next? How do you think we're doing, and how could we…
It's a dark day in the town of Ravenwood Bluff. Evil forces are at play, and the townspeople must work together to determine which amongst their number is a demon in disguise!
In this episode, Dylan …
It may be a little bit late, but Bill and Dylan are finally ready to talk about Hoity Toity, the 1990 winner of the prestigious Spiel des Jahres, or "Game of the Year" award!
Have you ever played Hoi…
Everyone likes to win, but what about when you're teaching a game to someone who's new to that game, or even to board games in general? The innkeepers discuss.
Do you agree with Bill and Dylan on thi…
Bill and Dylan attended SaltCON in Layton, Utah at the beginning of March. In this episode, they discuss how things went, what games they enjoyed, and just give an overview on what stood out to them …
Often, when you play a board game, it's done in just an hour or two. But some games last longer—even spanning multiple sessions. In some games, the way you played in an earlier session can affect the…
Painting gets you points. Going to the hot springs gets you points. Meeting people gets you points. Eating delicious food gets you points.
... There's a lot of ways to get points.
Tokaido is a game t…
Dylan and Bill discuss the next entry in their survey of Spiel des Jahres (Game of the Year) winners. This month's game is the 1989 winner, Cafe International.
Are you enjoying our exploration of Spi…
Bill and Dylan respond to a listener's request to discuss what a rondel is and how they can factor into board games.
What's your favorite rondel game? Did we miss any? What questions or topics to do …