Game Mechanics Podcast
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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.
Sometimes the MTG cards are hot, sometimes gross, and occasionally confusing. If you thought our 2025 recap was late, well, we found one who was later than us!
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Cowabunga, I tap pizza - GM2 47
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 02/03/2026 · 51m
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February 3, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Sometimes the MTG cards are hot, sometimes gross, and occasionally confusing. If you thought our 2025 recap was late, well, we found one who was later than us!
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Are the tenants of Game Theory good for us? Are we just prisoners stuck in a dilemma called life? Or is there a better way and a way out? Let's talk about it. And here's some games about fighting fascism.
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Game Theory - GM2 46
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 01/27/2026 · 49m
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January 27, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Are the tenants of Game Theory good for us? Are we just prisoners stuck in a dilemma called life? Or is there a better way and a way out? Let's talk about it. And here's some games about fighting fascism.
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Ugh. Just don’t do it.
Tabletop Game Designers Association urges Legendary series publisher Upper Deck not to make a Harry Potter board game after company celebrates licensing deal:
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January 23, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Ugh. Just don’t do it.
The beginning of the year brings some new information and some big changes for one of our favorite game companies, @leder.games ! What else will 2026 hold? We talk about a few things we know about.
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Industry Leders - GM2 45
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 01/20/2026 · 41m
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January 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The beginning of the year brings some new information and some big changes for one of our favorite game companies, @leder.games ! What else will 2026 hold? We talk about a few things we know about.
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Our No ICE in Minnesota TTRPG Charity Raffle supporting Minnesota Freedom Fund has officially launched!
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Tickets are $5 and can be purchased here: tiltify.com/@jesthehuman...
January 14, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Our No ICE in Minnesota TTRPG Charity Raffle supporting Minnesota Freedom Fund has officially launched!
Tickets are $5 and can be purchased here: tiltify.com/@jesthehuman...
Tickets are $5 and can be purchased here: tiltify.com/@jesthehuman...
Coming soon to a MtG commander night..
January 15, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Coming soon to a MtG commander night..
As mentioned in today's show.
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All games, free and paid, TTRPG and browser based-alike are welcome
Submissions are open until January 26 & the charity bundle supporting a Minnesota based Immigrants' rights org will go live in February
All games, free and paid, TTRPG and browser based-alike are welcome
Submissions are open until January 26 & the charity bundle supporting a Minnesota based Immigrants' rights org will go live in February
January 13, 2026 at 2:13 PM
As mentioned in today's show.
WotC is making some interesting choices which we discuss. And then, do games make you smarter? What is smart anyway?
Also, please listen to the end of today's episode.
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Also, please listen to the end of today's episode.
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Nazis Die First - GM2 44
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 01/13/2026 · 47m
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January 13, 2026 at 2:10 PM
WotC is making some interesting choices which we discuss. And then, do games make you smarter? What is smart anyway?
Also, please listen to the end of today's episode.
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Also, please listen to the end of today's episode.
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It's awards season! Come listen to the first ever Game Mechanics awards! Who will win?? Who was even nominated? All this and more is answered in this podcast.
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2025's most joyful game experiences - GM2 43
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 01/06/2026 · 50m
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January 6, 2026 at 3:08 PM
It's awards season! Come listen to the first ever Game Mechanics awards! Who will win?? Who was even nominated? All this and more is answered in this podcast.
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It's the holiday season, let's talk about all the 'opolies there are. This one's a bit unhinged, ya'll. Meet us at Charlie Brown's brick wall if you want to talk more (our Discord).
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A Very Specific Monopoly Episode - GM2 42
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 12/23/2025 · 43m
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December 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
It's the holiday season, let's talk about all the 'opolies there are. This one's a bit unhinged, ya'll. Meet us at Charlie Brown's brick wall if you want to talk more (our Discord).
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We talk to Chris and Jim, the creators of TerraClash, an upcoming card game. We talk about the game creation process, play testing, eureka moments, and more! Check out TerraClash - @terraclash.bsky.social !
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Interview with Terra Clash creators - GM2 41
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 12/16/2025 · 50m
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December 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
We talk to Chris and Jim, the creators of TerraClash, an upcoming card game. We talk about the game creation process, play testing, eureka moments, and more! Check out TerraClash - @terraclash.bsky.social !
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We talk to Chris and Jim, the creators of TerraClash, an upcoming card game. We talk about the game creation process, play testing, eureka moments, and more! Check out TerraClash - @terraclash.bsky.social !
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Interview with Terra Clash creators - GM2 41
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 12/16/2025 · 50m
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December 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
We talk to Chris and Jim, the creators of TerraClash, an upcoming card game. We talk about the game creation process, play testing, eureka moments, and more! Check out TerraClash - @terraclash.bsky.social !
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It’s gifting time! We offer some tips for getting gifts your family and friends stuff that’ll make them smile! Then, Logan has some problems with an NPR podcast. Then, it's BACK to gift giving! Double-whammy!
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Games Gift Giving - GM2 40
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 12/10/2025 · 48m
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December 10, 2025 at 1:40 AM
It’s gifting time! We offer some tips for getting gifts your family and friends stuff that’ll make them smile! Then, Logan has some problems with an NPR podcast. Then, it's BACK to gift giving! Double-whammy!
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The Mechanics went to Pax Unplugged! Well, Greg did and met a bunch of really cool folks and talked about their games and their favorite game mechanics. #paxunplugged
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Mechanics at PAXU - GM2 39
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 12/02/2025 · 55m
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December 2, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The Mechanics went to Pax Unplugged! Well, Greg did and met a bunch of really cool folks and talked about their games and their favorite game mechanics. #paxunplugged
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Logan is back from ChYOGA... but what the heck is ChYOGA? Then the mechanics talk about rulebooks and ways to make your rulebook better. We cover a really interesting article on what makes a good rulebook.
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Rulebooks - GM2 38
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 11/25/2025 · 47m
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November 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Logan is back from ChYOGA... but what the heck is ChYOGA? Then the mechanics talk about rulebooks and ways to make your rulebook better. We cover a really interesting article on what makes a good rulebook.
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Welcome to Board Games 101 - a new segment where we define the many terms that we often use about board games. And then with American Thanksgiving coming up, we talk about some anti-colonization games to play.
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Anti-Colonization Board Games - GM2 37
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 11/18/2025 · 45m
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November 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Welcome to Board Games 101 - a new segment where we define the many terms that we often use about board games. And then with American Thanksgiving coming up, we talk about some anti-colonization games to play.
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Spooky season is over and it's important to debrief the holiday so you know what went well and what could use improvement. Tariffs are still killing the industry but never fear, Hollywood has some ideas to 'help'.
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Killer Uno - GM2 36
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 11/11/2025 · 37m
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November 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Spooky season is over and it's important to debrief the holiday so you know what went well and what could use improvement. Tariffs are still killing the industry but never fear, Hollywood has some ideas to 'help'.
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Math is weird and sometimes hard to explain. We get into it along with some Magic stuff and how Commander is all about VIBES. Also, Planet Money is making a game and it's an interesting journey. Take a listen.
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Brackets Are Wiggly - GM2 35
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 11/04/2025 · 50m
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November 4, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Math is weird and sometimes hard to explain. We get into it along with some Magic stuff and how Commander is all about VIBES. Also, Planet Money is making a game and it's an interesting journey. Take a listen.
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Do you like to party? Well, tis the season for large social gatherings and we spend some time talking about party games. But before that, we talk about the competition for 2026 being the year of.... something.
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2026 is the Year Pikachu Gets a Divorce - GM2 34
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 10/28/2025 · 49m
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October 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Do you like to party? Well, tis the season for large social gatherings and we spend some time talking about party games. But before that, we talk about the competition for 2026 being the year of.... something.
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Spooky season continues! This time we chat about some of the best RPG horror games for one-shots and campaigns. But these games are different, so always make sure you are checking in that everyone is having fun.
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Spoooooky TTRPGs - GM2 33
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 10/21/2025 · 45m
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October 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Spooky season continues! This time we chat about some of the best RPG horror games for one-shots and campaigns. But these games are different, so always make sure you are checking in that everyone is having fun.
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Munrax, a Domeskai only known in legends and stories. It’s is said that any who meet it must confront the wrongs they’ve done in the past.
Uncover the secrets about this legendary Domeskai in the adventure book.
Last day to back my game - Domeskai Tamers.
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Uncover the secrets about this legendary Domeskai in the adventure book.
Last day to back my game - Domeskai Tamers.
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October 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Munrax, a Domeskai only known in legends and stories. It’s is said that any who meet it must confront the wrongs they’ve done in the past.
Uncover the secrets about this legendary Domeskai in the adventure book.
Last day to back my game - Domeskai Tamers.
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Uncover the secrets about this legendary Domeskai in the adventure book.
Last day to back my game - Domeskai Tamers.
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Spooky season is here! It's a nightmare how many sets WotC is putting out for Magic and we talk about it. But then we have more fun talking about some great spooky and spooky adjacent board games.
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Spoooooky Games - GM2 32
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 10/14/2025 · 58m
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October 14, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Spooky season is here! It's a nightmare how many sets WotC is putting out for Magic and we talk about it. But then we have more fun talking about some great spooky and spooky adjacent board games.
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Hello friends. Have you ever experienced joy playing a game? If so, some people may want to talk to you. Hopefully, you find joy listening to our latest episode where we talk about a weird study about gamers.
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41% - GM2 31
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · 10/07/2025 · 48m
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October 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Hello friends. Have you ever experienced joy playing a game? If so, some people may want to talk to you. Hopefully, you find joy listening to our latest episode where we talk about a weird study about gamers.
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Domeskai Tamers is here!!
I'm so excited to bring you my latest game. I can't wait for everyone to get their hands on it. Please consider backing today!
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I'm so excited to bring you my latest game. I can't wait for everyone to get their hands on it. Please consider backing today!
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September 30, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Domeskai Tamers is here!!
I'm so excited to bring you my latest game. I can't wait for everyone to get their hands on it. Please consider backing today!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/jap...
I'm so excited to bring you my latest game. I can't wait for everyone to get their hands on it. Please consider backing today!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/jap...
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Greg’s new Kickstarter is live!!!!!!!!!!!! Go back it!!!!!!
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Domeskai Tamers: The Monster Catching RPG
Venture into a vibrant world, tame wild domeskai, and blaze your own trail in this original RPG.
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September 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Greg’s new Kickstarter is live!!!!!!!!!!!! Go back it!!!!!!
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