The Innkeeper's Table

Dylan and Bill list their favorite games centered around a worker placement mechanic.

Are there any of your favorite worker placement games that we left off? Do you have an idea for a Top 3 list that…

With the sad news of designer Serge Laget's passing, The Innkeepers discuss one of their favorite games from his repertoire. This next-level evolution of the Clue/Cluedo-style murder mystery has now …

The innkeepers talk about the 1988 Spiel des Jahres winner, Barbarossa, later rereleased under the name "Dohdles."

This was a harder one to get hold of, so we'd love to hear if any of you have gotten…

Yes, you read that title right. One of our listeners submitted a question asking what makes Monopoly such a bad game, and our response was actually... to disagree.

Can't wait to read the feedback on …

The hosts discuss their top 3 drafting games.

What are your top 3 drafting games? Do you agree with the hosts definition of what constitutes a drafting game? What Top 3 would you like us to do in the…

A dark chill has fallen across the land, and people are afraid to go out of their homes at night. It's not safe, for Dracula is prowling the streets and seeking to spread his dark influence!

In this …

The hosts discuss the 1987 Spiel des Jahres winner, Auf Achse.

Have you ever played Auf Achse? Do you know how to get hold of an English copy? What do you think of it? Let us know, and send in your s…

The innkeepers respond to a listener question: "What board game has fired another board game for you?"

Have you had a game "fire" another one? Which ones? And do you have a question you'd like the in…

Sometimes dice get a bad rap, because they can add a lot of randomness to a game. But sometimes, a little randomness is just what a game needs. These are Dylan and Bill's favorite dice games.

What ar…

Who loves engine builders? Who loves building engines? Who loves engine builders about building engines!?

Dylan and Bill discuss the power of science! Or at least the power of acrylic marbles. Whatev…

The Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) is real, and it rears its head in the gaming community often. New games are constantly being released, and many of them have shiny, deluxe components. So how do gamers …

Dylan and Bill discuss the 1986 Spiel des Jahres winner, Top Secret Spies, also known as Heimlich & Co.

Have you tried this winner of the prestigious Game of the Year award? We'd love to hear what yo…

The Innkeepers respond to a listener question: What are some games for preteens that an adult can also enjoy playing with them?

What are some of your recommendations in this area? Do you have a quest…

Summer may be almost over, but that's not the only time you can take a vacation. In this episode, the Innkeepers talk about the games they bring with them when they take a step away from the Inn.

Do …

Lying, smuggling, and bribery... What a great family game! In Sheriff of Nottingham, players take turns playing the eponymous sheriff and inspecting the goods the other players bring to market. Will …

We apologize, but the innkeepers needed to take a sick day this week. We hate to disappoint you, but we hope you'll agree that it's for the best.

Thanks for your patience!

The Innkeepers respond to a listener question:

Sometimes, when you're playing a cooperative game, one player just gets so into things that they completely take over. What's the best way to handle thi…