Game Mechanics Podcast
@gamemechanicspod.bsky.social
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.
It's a new segment because Logan is obsessed with Big Walk, and for good reason. NPR made their game but is it still meeting the brief? Then we talk about contracts, their importance, and our experiences with them. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/77ek...
Big Walk Is Not a Board Game - GM2 76
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · August 26 · 46m
podcasts.apple.com
We are back home from Gen Con and got some games in. Logan played a bunch of Drillers and Greg tested 13 Omens. Paizo made a less complex game?? Some other stuff was also announced that raises eyebrows. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6ZvM...
Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast
Games Podcast · Complete · Welcome to Game Mechanics, where we kick the tires and run diagnostics on tabletop experiences! Hosts Logan Jenkins and Greg Leatherman talk about everything tabletop; from ...
podcasts.apple.com
The Mechanics were at Gen Con! We talked to many wonderful people and played many great games! Thanks to @solisgamestudio.bsky.social @deadalivegames.bsky.social @cgegames.bsky.social & @playuvsgames.bsky.social ! Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7xAj...
Mechanics at Gen Con 2026 - GM2 74
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · August 12 · 1h 20m
podcasts.apple.com
Gen Con happened, we hadn't been yet. We get into the disappointing mess that is the Deathbringer TTRPG, about the trap of nostalgia, the OSR, and why the things presented by Deathbringer are so problematic. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3Mxl...
What Even Is The OSR? - GM2 73
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · August 5 · 51m
podcasts.apple.com
It's Greg's turn to go through the games he's excited to check out at Gen Con. How many will migrate on over to Logan's list? If you'll be at Gen Con this week, send us a message and let's play some games! Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5TBi...
Greg's Gen Con 2026 Preview - GM2 72
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · July 29 · 48m
podcasts.apple.com
It's almost time for Gen Con! This week, Logan presents his list of games he's excited about. Surprisingly, Greg and Logan only have 2 in common! What are you looking forward to seeing at the con? Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6iPd...
Logan's Gen Con 2026 Preview - GM2 71
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · July 22 · 52m
podcasts.apple.com
What can Widow's Bay teach us about game design and horror RPGs? Well, we aim to find out. And then not much is happening in the game world so let's talk about a bizarre listicle. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4CJk...
podcasts.apple.com
The PDFs are here! I’m very proud of this game and this world. Physical copies will be coming soon. japanimegames.itch.io/domeskaitame...
Domeskai Tamers TTRPG: Core Book and Adventures in Nordsota Bundle by japanimegames
The Core Book and Adventure Book all in one bundle!
japanimegames.itch.io
Welcome to the Nice Episode! Wanna host a game night? Logan has some advice that might differ from what you find online. And if you want to have a fun night with just another person, welcome to some 2 player games. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0XL1...
Nice! - GM2 69
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · July 8 · 47m
podcasts.apple.com
Greg had a game night! This leads to some talk about accessibility in games. A new study about games came out and there are some surprising results. Lastly, did Greg bring another rage bait article for Logan?!? Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2KlT...
Alt Text - GM2 68
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · July 1 · 49m
podcasts.apple.com
The Game Mechanics have put our games into a sale bundle for the summer! Get 4 great games for a good price! Game Mechanics Game Sale: 4 items for $28.00 itch.io/b/3758/game-...
Game Mechanics Game Sale by Logan Jenkins, Greg L
Game Mechanics Game Sale: 4 items for $28.00
itch.io
This week we are joined by Justin from @tabletopgaymers.bsky.social ! We have a wonderful conversation about the great work that Tabletop Gaymers does at conventions and the gaming world! Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/z... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4y2q...
Zhuzhing with Justin Nauman of Tabletop Gaymers - GM2 67
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · June 24 · 49m
podcasts.apple.com
How many squirrels is too many squirrels? Is infinite too many? Logan is back and it's time for some Hasbro watch. The corporation has really been corporate lately. But Lego makes everything better. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6cKn...
An Embarrassment of Squirrels - GM2 66
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · June 17 · 54m
podcasts.apple.com
We are joined by special guest @shellyvonmiller.bsky.social ! We talk about TTRPGs, live plays, vinyl, musicals, and much more! Come for Magic the Gaythering into a Hasbro-watch, stay for the several many tangents. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6yRD...
With Special Guest Shelly Von Miller - GM2 65
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · June 10 · 1h 7m
podcasts.apple.com
The Mechanics both had game nights! Fun was had. Then we talk about Dragon Ball Z for a while. For reasons. And we ask the question - are legacy game limits a negative? Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5e4F...
I Don’t Wanna Make the Pentagram Death Trap - GM2 64
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · June 3 · 40m
podcasts.apple.com
Do you remember 2009? One company is certainly banking that you do. Greg updates his funeral wishes, Stripe is being awful, and Logan played some Dread. Lastly, will we find a new member to the Hall of Justice? Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5mC3...
Roll Me At the Panel Celebrating My Life - GM2 63
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · May 27 · 1h 4m
podcasts.apple.com
The One Ring is causing problems again! Amazon is making some real bad decisions and both of the Mechanics had game nights! More importantly, we try to categorize TTRPGs and it's a lot to consider. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2MXS...
One Ring to Fool Them All - GM2 62
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · May 20 · 1h 6m
podcasts.apple.com
It’s Gen Con event day. Consider these for your Gen con experience
Greg@lysander03.bsky.social · 4mo agoCome play my games, run by me! This year at Gen con. Wish list them now.
We have a new segment talking about video games, and then we get into the surprising choice of Blue Bunny Ice Cream getting into board games. Plus Magic the Gaythering, Kickstarters, and more! Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5aNO...
Hexhaven is for Real Gamers(tm) - GM2 61
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · May 13 · 1h 1m
podcasts.apple.com
Did you know that there is a Tiny Dice House and Logan could stay in it? Companies make weird decisions and CMON games is really making some. We were rooting for you!! Finally, would you take a job from Superman? Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2hAW...
A Lossmaking Company - GM2 60
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · May 6 · 50m
podcasts.apple.com
New segment alert! Welcome to That's Kinda Like a Board Game where Logan talks about some video games that feel like board games. Then we head off on some tangents. Also some of those games became board games. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6buA...
That's Kinda Like a Board Game! - GM2 59
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · April 29 · 52m
podcasts.apple.com
Things are still pretty volatile in the gaming world, but there is some good news to be found. Also, AI is not the answer, but maybe asking Logan on Discord is. Excitingly, Game Changer is getting a board game. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2dpz...
What if Yahtzee? - GM2 58
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · April 22 · 48m
podcasts.apple.com
Greg took a visit to @officialpax.bsky.social East and met some pretty fun people. Come listen to how it all played out and our thoughts on Pax. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2zzI...
Greg Ponders Pax East - GM2 57
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · April 15 · 48m
podcasts.apple.com
Sometimes you want to play a game, but you don't have the game so you improvise. Greg talks about his trip to @breakoutcon.bsky.social . What game genres can you never get to the table? Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7j1B...
Bits & Pieces Games - GM2 56
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · April 8 · 56m
podcasts.apple.com
The TTRPG industry has a scandal and it's name is NeoPets. What a lot of drama to talk about. And then Greg falls into a Monopoly trap. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7CB9...
This is not an Air Bud Situation - GM2 55
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · April 1 · 45m
podcasts.apple.com
International Board Game Day is coming up so plan now. Then are any fun facts actually fun? Plus, are tough real life events good as a board game? All this and more this week. CMON and take a listen. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1dbP...
Fun If True - GM2 54
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · March 24 · 46m
podcasts.apple.com
We have a special guest interview with Tim Gonzalez of Pirate Gonzalez games. We talk rogue likes and how those mechanics can lead to an interesting TTRPG. @pirategonzalez.bsky.social Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/79po...
Photon System Overdrive - GM2 53
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · March 17 · 58m
podcasts.apple.com
The Mechanics celebrate one year of making the show! We talk about anniversaries, some of the best bits from the last year of episodes, and much more! And we announce our new Patreon. Consider supporting us! Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2EES...
A Year of Mechanics - GM2 52
Podcast Episode · Game Mechanics - A Critical Tabletop Podcast · March 10 · 59m
podcasts.apple.com
