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Episode #110 – Tabletop Gaming Live 2026

In this episode, Matt and Karen take a deep dive into Tabletop Gaming Live 2026, the two-day tabletop games celebration held at Doncaster Racecourse, South Yorkshire on 14–15 February 2026. Hosted by Tabletop Gaming Magazine, the event brought together board…

Episode #108 – Spiel Essen 2025

In this episode, Matt and Karen welcome long-time listener-turned-friend Gareth to talk about his first ever trip to Spiel in Essen.

Episode #107 – Shiver: Dark Prospects

Adam from the Die Rollin YouTube channel takes over as Game Master for an atmospheric session of Shiver, the horror RPG from Parable Games.

Episode #106 – Throwing a Double Six

Matt and Karen record live at Double Six Board Game Café with friends from the Instagram board gaming community, then chat about HandyCon.

Episode #105 – Fortress of Death

Join us for a full playthrough of the immersive audio-driven adventure Fortress of Death from the Sound Realms app—complete with narration, dice, and chaos.

Your spellbook is open… your candles are lit… and your cat has summoned DEMONS?! 🐾🔥 Welcome to Doom Cat, where magical precision meets feline chaos in the most delightfully chaotic way possible!In Doom Cat, you’ll be drawing intricate sigils using dice rolls—carefully connecting candles to build powerful magical patterns. But beware: your troublesome cat is constantly sabotaging your plans, knocking over candles and forcing you to adapt your strategy every round. With evolving goal cards and a focus on emergent, beautiful designs, every game creates a unique magical masterpiece. Whether you're chasing high scores solo or competing with friends, this is a puzzle game with a wickedly playful twist.Links: https://charming.games/ https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/414946/doom-catThanks for watching this video! We appreciate your support and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. If you enjoyed this video, please give it a thumbs up and consider subscribing to our channel for more fantastic tabletop and PC gaming content.Our website where you can find all our content is at www.offlinegamer.co.ukStay connected with us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/togcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/togcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/togcast Mastodon: https://tabletop.vip/@togcastFor even more gaming adventures, check out our podcast and join Matt, Karen and Rai as they discuss the latest in tabletop and PC gaming, explore Kickstarter highlights, and chat with industry insiders.Like the music? Find the playlist with the music we've used here: https://share.epidemicsound.com/xhl37x/?playlist=iqtkglqkb1b7wz656vdrg7g2x7ve8ay8And, if you sign up to Epidemic Sound through the playlist link, you'll get 1 month for free!Once again, thank you for tuning in to The Offline Gamer, and we'll see you in the next video!
DOOM CAT Unboxing – Chaos, Candles & Mischievous Magic! 🎲✨
We came home from Airecon with a lot of games… 😅 In this video we show off our haul, including retail buys, bring & buy treasures, and our charity raffle winnings!Thanks for watching this video! We appreciate your support and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. If you enjoyed this video, please give it a thumbs up and consider subscribing to our channel for more fantastic tabletop and PC gaming content.Our website where you can find all our content is at www.offlinegamer.co.ukStay connected with us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/togcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/togcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/togcast Mastodon: https://tabletop.vip/@togcastFor even more gaming adventures, check out our podcast and join Matt, Karen and Rai as they discuss the latest in tabletop and PC gaming, explore Kickstarter highlights, and chat with industry insiders.Like the music? Find the playlist with the music we've used here: https://share.epidemicsound.com/xhl37x/?playlist=iqtkglqkb1b7wz656vdrg7g2x7ve8ay8And, if you sign up to Epidemic Sound through the playlist link, you'll get 1 month for free!Once again, thank you for tuning in to The Offline Gamer, and we'll see you in the next video!
What We Bought (and WON!) at Airecon 2026
This interview was filmed at Airecon 2026 in Harrogate, where we spoke with Gelb from Midnight Trading Co about their upcoming strategy game Aster.Aster is an abstract strategy game set in a unique “ancient space” setting, where ships sail along streams of sunlight across a beautifully geometric board. Combining elements of classic games like chess and checkers with a fresh sci-fi theme, it offers a blend of simple rules and deep strategic decisions.Aster looks like a really elegant abstract strategy game with a striking theme and clever mechanics, and it’s definitely one to watch when it hits crowdfunding. Check it out!LINKS https://midnighttradingco.com https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/446560/aster https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/midnighttradingco/aster-a-game-of-skysails-strategy-and-stellar-influenceThanks for watching this video! We appreciate your support and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. If you enjoyed this video, please give it a thumbs up and consider subscribing to our channel for more fantastic tabletop and PC gaming content.Our website where you can find all our content is at www.offlinegamer.co.ukStay connected with us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/togcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/togcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/togcast Mastodon: https://tabletop.vip/@togcastFor even more gaming adventures, check out our podcast and join Matt, Karen and Rai as they discuss the latest in tabletop and PC gaming, explore Kickstarter highlights, and chat with industry insiders.Like the music? Find the playlist with the music we've used here: https://share.epidemicsound.com/xhl37x/?playlist=iqtkglqkb1b7wz656vdrg7g2x7ve8ay8And, if you sign up to Epidemic Sound through the playlist link, you'll get 1 month for free!Once again, thank you for tuning in to The Offline Gamer, and we'll see you in the next video!
Aster – Abstract Space Strategy with Solar Sails | Airecon 2026
This interview was filmed at Airecon 2026 in Harrogate, where we caught up with Rob from Zatu Distribution to take a look at some of the exciting games they’re bringing to the UK market.Zatu Distribution is working with publishers from around the world to get a wide range of board games into UK retail, from quick party games to deeper strategy titles and everything in between.There’s a huge variety of games on the way, and it’s great to see more titles from around the world becoming available in the UK.Definitely worth keeping an eye on what Zatu Distribution are bringing next!https://distribution.zatu.comThanks for watching this video! We appreciate your support and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. If you enjoyed this video, please give it a thumbs up and consider subscribing to our channel for more fantastic tabletop and PC gaming content.Our website where you can find all our content is at www.offlinegamer.co.ukStay connected with us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/togcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/togcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/togcast Mastodon: https://tabletop.vip/@togcastFor even more gaming adventures, check out our podcast and join Matt, Karen and Rai as they discuss the latest in tabletop and PC gaming, explore Kickstarter highlights, and chat with industry insiders.Like the music? Find the playlist with the music we've used here: https://share.epidemicsound.com/xhl37x/?playlist=iqtkglqkb1b7wz656vdrg7g2x7ve8ay8And, if you sign up to Epidemic Sound through the playlist link, you'll get 1 month for free!Once again, thank you for tuning in to The Offline Gamer, and we'll see you in the next video!
Zatu Distribution – New Games Coming to the UK | Airecon 2026
GoGo Game Arranger is a free app designed to help board gamers find local clubs, stores, cafés and events. Whether you're new to the hobby or looking for more places to play, the app makes it easy to discover nearby communities and organise game nights.GoGo Game Arranger looks like a fantastic tool for bringing gamers together and making it easier than ever to find your next game night.Definitely worth checking out if you’re looking for more people to play with!https://gogogamearranger.com https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gogogamearranger.app https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/gogo-game-arranger/id6738794421Thanks for watching this video! We appreciate your support and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. If you enjoyed this video, please give it a thumbs up and consider subscribing to our channel for more fantastic tabletop and PC gaming content.Our website where you can find all our content is at www.offlinegamer.co.ukStay connected with us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/togcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/togcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/togcast Mastodon: https://tabletop.vip/@togcastFor even more gaming adventures, check out our podcast and join Matt, Karen and Rai as they discuss the latest in tabletop and PC gaming, explore Kickstarter highlights, and chat with industry insiders.Like the music? Find the playlist with the music we've used here: https://share.epidemicsound.com/xhl37x/?playlist=iqtkglqkb1b7wz656vdrg7g2x7ve8ay8And, if you sign up to Epidemic Sound through the playlist link, you'll get 1 month for free!Once again, thank you for tuning in to The Offline Gamer, and we'll see you in the next video!
GoGo Game Arranger – Discover Board Game Clubs Near You | Airecon 2026
Carta Imperia is a mini 4X strategy game set during the rise of the Roman Republic. Players take on the role of noble Roman families, working to expand their influence, build power, and ultimately gain the most prestige.Carta Imperia is shaping up to be a really interesting take on the 4X genre in a much smaller, more accessible package, while still keeping that strategic depth.Definitely one to keep an eye on!Links: https://guntowergames.comThanks for watching this video! We appreciate your support and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. If you enjoyed this video, please give it a thumbs up and consider subscribing to our channel for more fantastic tabletop and PC gaming content.Our website where you can find all our content is at www.offlinegamer.co.ukStay connected with us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/togcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/togcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/togcast Mastodon: https://tabletop.vip/@togcastFor even more gaming adventures, check out our podcast and join Matt, Karen and Rai as they discuss the latest in tabletop and PC gaming, explore Kickstarter highlights, and chat with industry insiders.Like the music? Find the playlist with the music we've used here: https://share.epidemicsound.com/xhl37x/?playlist=iqtkglqkb1b7wz656vdrg7g2x7ve8ay8And, if you sign up to Epidemic Sound through the playlist link, you'll get 1 month for free!Once again, thank you for tuning in to The Offline Gamer, and we'll see you in the next video!
Carta Imperia – Build the Roman Empire in This Mini 4X Game | Airecon 2026
We caught up with Josh from Hive Mind Games to talk about Brother, Why? — a hilarious party game inspired by real medieval marginalia. Players take on the role of monks who’ve drawn something wildly inappropriate next to a serious passage… and now have to justify themselves before they get a very medieval telling off.Using genuine artwork from manuscripts, the game turns bizarre historical doodles into a storytelling and bluffing game that looks like absolute chaos in the best way.Links: https://hivemindgames.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/hivemindgamesco/Thanks for watching this video! We appreciate your support and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. If you enjoyed this video, please give it a thumbs up and consider subscribing to our channel for more fantastic tabletop and PC gaming content.Our website where you can find all our content is at www.offlinegamer.co.ukStay connected with us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/togcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/togcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/togcast Mastodon: https://tabletop.vip/@togcastFor even more gaming adventures, check out our podcast and join Matt, Karen and Rai as they discuss the latest in tabletop and PC gaming, explore Kickstarter highlights, and chat with industry insiders.Like the music? Find the playlist with the music we've used here: https://share.epidemicsound.com/xhl37x/?playlist=iqtkglqkb1b7wz656vdrg7g2x7ve8ay8And, if you sign up to Epidemic Sound through the playlist link, you'll get 1 month for free!Once again, thank you for tuning in to The Offline Gamer, and we'll see you in the next video!
Hive Mind Games – Brother, Why? and Medieval Marginalia | Airecon 2026
This interview was filmed at Airecon 2026 in Harrogate, where we caught up with Simon from Blue Fox Comics. Blue Fox creates a wide range of indie graphic novels, comics, gamebooks and tabletop games – from all-ages adventures and folk horror stories to Lovecraft-inspired mysteries and pocket-sized card games.In this chat, Simon walks us through the huge range of titles on the Blue Fox table and tells us about some of their newest projects.Blue Fox produces a fascinating mix of comics, RPG content, gamebooks and tabletop games, so if you're a fan of indie storytelling or Lovecraftian horror there’s plenty here to explore.Links: https://bluefoxbookstore.com https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/simonbirks/beanie-a-system-error-one-shotThanks for watching this video! We appreciate your support and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. If you enjoyed this video, please give it a thumbs up and consider subscribing to our channel for more fantastic tabletop and PC gaming content.Our website where you can find all our content is at www.offlinegamer.co.ukStay connected with us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/togcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/togcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/togcast Mastodon: https://tabletop.vip/@togcastFor even more gaming adventures, check out our podcast and join Matt, Karen and Rai as they discuss the latest in tabletop and PC gaming, explore Kickstarter highlights, and chat with industry insiders.Like the music? Find the playlist with the music we've used here: https://share.epidemicsound.com/xhl37x/?playlist=iqtkglqkb1b7wz656vdrg7g2x7ve8ay8And, if you sign up to Epidemic Sound through the playlist link, you'll get 1 month for free!Once again, thank you for tuning in to The Offline Gamer, and we'll see you in the next video!
Blue Fox Comics Showcase – Indie Comics, Gamebooks & RPG Zines | Airecon 2026
This video was filmed at Airecon 2026 in Harrogate, where we stopped by the Yokocho area – a space dedicated to independent designers, creators, and small publishers showing off their games and tabletop creations.We take a walk around the stands to chat with a range of indie creators about their games, prototypes, artwork, and upcoming Kickstarter projects. From micro card games and family titles to trick-taking games, chess-inspired battles, and even dice-launching accessories, there’s a huge variety of creativity packed into this corner of the convention.In this video we talk about: • Crumbs and upcoming projects from Minerva Tabletop Games (https://www.minervatabletop.co.uk/) • One For Sorrow and Ham Fisted from Kev Makes Games (https://kevmakesgames.com/) • Sparkle – a magical girl worker placement prototype (https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/21b754c9-04d9-4d6f-8195-fa95034cc2b0/landing) • For the Colony from Currant Games (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575852457800) • Say What Now from Casa Tea Games – a phonetic word game currently on Kickstarter (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/casateagames/say-what-now) • Numba Card Game – a fast family maths game (https://numbacardgame.com/) • Chess a Tete – a chess-inspired battle card game with expansions (https://www.chessatete.com) • Dice accessories and sculptures from Lucky Fox Studio (https://luckyfoxstudio.com/) • Lost in the Library and upcoming projects from Dissent Games (https://dissentgames.com/) • Art and pins from Charly Autumn Art (https://www.charlyautumnart.co.uk/) • Trick-taking and imported games from Travel Games (https://travel-games.co.uk/) • Roller Disco and Tricky Landing from Huff No More (https://www.huffnomore.co.uk/) • War of the Toads –from AAAR Games a tactical pocket game inspired by Japanese art (https://aaargames.co.uk/)If you enjoy discovering indie board games, new designers, and creative ideas from the tabletop community, this little corner of Airecon was packed with them.00:00 Introduction 00:30 Minerva Tabletop Games 02:56 Kev Makes Games 04:08 Lorecore Games 05:10 Currant Games 06:48 Casa Tea Games 08:07 Numba 10:56 Chess A Tete 14:36 Lucky Fox Studio 16:05 Dissent Games 19:42 Charly Autumn Art 20:52 Travel Games 23:42 Huff No More 26:27 AAAR GamesThanks for watching this video! We appreciate your support and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. If you enjoyed this video, please give it a thumbs up and consider subscribing to our channel for more fantastic tabletop and PC gaming content.Our website where you can find all our content is at www.offlinegamer.co.ukStay connected with us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/togcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/togcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/togcast Mastodon: https://tabletop.vip/@togcastFor even more gaming adventures, check out our podcast and join Matt, Karen and Rai as they discuss the latest in tabletop and PC gaming, explore Kickstarter highlights, and chat with industry insiders.Like the music? Find the playlist with the music we've used here: https://share.epidemicsound.com/xhl37x/?playlist=iqtkglqkb1b7wz656vdrg7g2x7ve8ay8And, if you sign up to Epidemic Sound through the playlist link, you'll get 1 month for free!Once again, thank you for tuning in to The Offline Gamer, and we'll see you in the next video!
Indie Board Games at Yokocho – Designers, Prototypes & Small Publishers | Airecon 2026
The Grand High Witch is dead — and the hunt for her successor has begun. 🕯️ In a village gripped by fear and suspicion, can you build the most powerful coven, master the dark arts, and claim your rightful place… before the Witch Hunter finds you first? 🔥Fate of Witches is a 1–4 player coven-building card game from Onebold Studio that blends engine-building, card drafting, and dark strategic depth into one wickedly compelling package. Recruit strange and powerful characters, fire up your cauldron, salvage magical items from the well, and even sacrifice your own coven members to unlock sinister Graveyard powers. With stunning hand-drawn artwork, dynamic combo-chaining, and the ever-present threat of trial by fire, every decision carries real weight — and the tension never lets up until the very last card is revealed.🌐 Official Website: https://www.onebold.co.uk/ 🎲 BoardGameGeek Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/336606/fate-of-witchesThanks for watching this video! We appreciate your support and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. If you enjoyed this video, please give it a thumbs up and consider subscribing to our channel for more fantastic tabletop and PC gaming content.Our website where you can find all our content is at www.offlinegamer.co.ukStay connected with us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/togcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/togcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/togcast Mastodon: https://tabletop.vip/@togcastFor even more gaming adventures, check out our podcast and join Matt, Karen and Rai as they discuss the latest in tabletop and PC gaming, explore Kickstarter highlights, and chat with industry insiders.Like the music? Find the playlist with the music we've used here: https://share.epidemicsound.com/xhl37x/?playlist=iqtkglqkb1b7wz656vdrg7g2x7ve8ay8And, if you sign up to Epidemic Sound through the playlist link, you'll get 1 month for free!Once again, thank you for tuning in to The Offline Gamer, and we'll see you in the next video!
FATE OF WITCHES UNBOXING 🧙‍♀️🔥 | Build Your Coven, Cast Spells & Outsmart the Witch Hunter!
Death comes for us all — but today, we're the ones doing the reaping. 💀 Welcome to The Little Death: The Game by Lumberjacks Studio, the darkly delightful card game that became a massive hit in France with nearly 20,000 copies sold, and has finally made its way to English-speaking tables. Time to grow, guide, and gracefully harvest some souls!The Little Death is a wickedly clever hand-management card game for 2–4 players where you play as a junior Grim Reaper training for your Reaping Diploma. You'll lovingly nurture your own characters through life — waiting for the perfect natural death — while aggressively cutting down your opponents' characters early. The twist? Reaping opponents is faster but means splitting the rewards. It's a game full of dark humour, tough decisions, and satisfying moments, with multiple Diploma difficulties that make it accessible for casual players and a genuine challenge for veterans.🔗 Links: https://lumberjacks-studio.com/en/home/ https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameversion/510446/english-editionThanks for watching this video! We appreciate your support and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. If you enjoyed this video, please give it a thumbs up and consider subscribing to our channel for more fantastic tabletop and PC gaming content.Our website where you can find all our content is at www.offlinegamer.co.ukStay connected with us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/togcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/togcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/togcast Mastodon: https://tabletop.vip/@togcastFor even more gaming adventures, check out our podcast and join Matt, Karen and Rai as they discuss the latest in tabletop and PC gaming, explore Kickstarter highlights, and chat with industry insiders.Like the music? Find the playlist with the music we've used here: https://share.epidemicsound.com/xhl37x/?playlist=iqtkglqkb1b7wz656vdrg7g2x7ve8ay8And, if you sign up to Epidemic Sound through the playlist link, you'll get 1 month for free!Once again, thank you for tuning in to The Offline Gamer, and we'll see you in the next video!
💀✨ THE LITTLE DEATH: THE GAME Unboxing – Be the Grim Reaper & Earn Your Reaping Diploma! ☠️🎓
Somewhere between the stars and your tabletop lies a galaxy waiting to be built — and today, we're cracking open Twinkle Twinkle by Allplay! Draft clickity-clackity transparent tiles, connect Constellations, dodge Black Holes, and piece together your own corner of the cosmos. Whether you're a solo stargazer or exploring with up to 3 friends, this one's a celestial puzzle you won't want to put down. 🌠Twinkle Twinkle is a tile-drafting, tile-laying game for 1–4 players that plays in just 30 minutes — but packs in way more decisions than you'd expect. With a modular scoring system offering thousands of unique setups, no two games ever feel the same. The twist? The tile you draft determines your turn order next round, so you're always thinking one step ahead. It's cozy, competitive, and genuinely beautiful on the table.🔗 Links: 🛒 Official Website: https://www.allplay.com/board-games/twinkle-twinkle/ 🎲 BoardGameGeek: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/408280/twinkle-twinkleThanks for watching this video! We appreciate your support and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. If you enjoyed this video, please give it a thumbs up and consider subscribing to our channel for more fantastic tabletop and PC gaming content.Our website where you can find all our content is at www.offlinegamer.co.ukStay connected with us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/togcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/togcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/togcast Mastodon: https://tabletop.vip/@togcastFor even more gaming adventures, check out our podcast and join Matt, Karen and Rai as they discuss the latest in tabletop and PC gaming, explore Kickstarter highlights, and chat with industry insiders.Like the music? Find the playlist with the music we've used here: https://share.epidemicsound.com/xhl37x/?playlist=iqtkglqkb1b7wz656vdrg7g2x7ve8ay8And, if you sign up to Epidemic Sound through the playlist link, you'll get 1 month for free!Once again, thank you for tuning in to The Offline Gamer, and we'll see you in the next video!
⭐🌌 TWINKLE TWINKLE Unboxing – A Gorgeous Transparent Tile Game That's Truly Out of This World! 🪐✨
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