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In this episode of the 'Twenty Minute Tabletop' podcast, Tom discusses his experiences with the board game Ark Nova with Kev. They talk about its gameplay mechanics, including building a zoo with a balance between appeal and ecological sustainability. The discussion touches upon games like Terraforming Mars, and explores the learning process for complex games, the cost, and table presence of Ark Nova and the BGA implementation.

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In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop, hosts Tom and Kev dive into the miniature skirmish game Malifaux, which Kev has been passionate about for years. Kev explains the game's setting, an alternate turn-of-the-century magical world, and its deep lore involving eight factions contesting for control using soul stones. They discuss the gameplay mechanics, including the use of cards instead of dice for actions and the role of different miniatures. Kev shares anecdotes about the game's intricacies, including complex rules and the community's engagement through podcasts and blogs. The game is described as deeply strategic, requiring players to manage resources and make calculated moves. The podcast also touches on the practical aspects of gameplay, such as terrain setup and rule accessibility through the M3E app. Kev emphasizes the game's depth and replayability, setting the stage for a more detailed exploration in a future episode.

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On this episode of 'Twenty Minute Tabletop,' the host welcomes Rowan Tatler, Executive Producer at Sega Europe, to discuss the growing interconnection between video games and board games. They explore examples like 'Slay the Spire' and 'Among Us,' which have crossed over between these mediums. Rowan shares insights into his role at Sega and his personal history with board games. He also discusses the popularity of tabletop games within the video game development community and provides a detailed look at 'Dorfromantik,' a game that exemplifies the blend of digital and physical gaming experiences. The conversation concludes with plans for Rowan to return to talk about his passion for Dungeons and Dragons.

In this episode of '20 Minute Tabletop,' hosts Tom and Kev reunite after solo episodes to catch up on their recent board gaming experiences during separate holidays. They discuss the games they brought, including Tom's playthrough of 'K2' and Kev's deep dive into 'Five Parsecs from Home.' The conversation touches on their return to playing together, their mixed feelings about social deduction games, and plans to attend next year’s UK Games Expo. They also humorously lament the inevitable purchases they'll make at future gaming events.

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