RDG Tabletalk

Ep. 16 Seeds of Strategy: Àiyé

This week we take a trip down memory lane and talk about the oldest games we remember playing growing up. Then we dive into Àiyé  and explore how it uses the mancala mechanism in a way that caught our attention at the table. We discuss what makes the game stand out, where it surprised us, and whether it deserves a spot in your collection. To wrap things up, Emily and Emerson put each other on the spot through multiple rounds of “This or That?” in this week’s RDG mini game.   Huge thanks to @MoonSagaWorkshop for sending us a review copy! All thoughts and opinions expressed in this episode remain fully our own.

Ep. 15 In the Name of Organization: Folded Space

This week’s episode is all about Folded Space inserts and how much of a difference they can make at the table. We talk through how they impact setup, gameplay, and teardown, plus which games really need an insert and which ones already got it right. Along the way, we throw in some Moira Rose impressions and take a closer look at Emerson’s growing baggie collection… is it organization or is it a problem? Huge thanks to @FoldedSpace for sending us a some review copies! All thoughts and opinions expressed in this episode remain fully our own.

Ep. 14 Dancing in the Forest: Emberleaf

This week, we review Emberleaf and talk about why this cozy woodland game stood out to us. First, we spill the beans with Bean and chat about a few current events in the hobby. Then, we talk Emberleaf and break down our experience around the campfire. Finally, we put on our completely unqualified marketing hats and attempt to invent catchy taglines for board games… well, we thought they were catchy... did you? Huge thanks to @CityofGames for sending us a review copy! All thoughts and opinions expressed in this episode remain fully our own.

Ep. 13 Deduction Done Differently: Veiled Fate

This week, we review the stunning deduction game Veiled Fate, no accusations required. We kick things off by asking which games look amazing but totally flop at the table, then dive into why this one stands out in a crowded genre and whether IV Studio deserves its own shelf in every collection. Along the way, we share some cardboard confessions...Emerson did what?! Finally, we wrap things up with a very important mystery: was it Colonel Mustard...in the bathtub...with the toaster???

Ep. 12 Why We Do What We Do

This week, we fully embrace the chaos and talk about why we do what we do. We share how Royal Dachshund Games came to be, why podcasting lets us finally have endless board game conversations without a caption limit, and shout out friends who inspired Emerson to take on a new challenge in 2026. We also applaud Emily’s massive technical glow-up (she now likes comments on purpose), while noting she still refuses to learn a game without her trusty, noble husband nearby.   Some gaming friends we'd like to shoutout and you can find on Instagram are: @spaghettiandmeeples @saraalwaysloses @bettermoodboardgames @timchuon   Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram @royal_dachshund_games for more board game content. Want to collaborate or just say hi? Shoot us an email at royal.dachshund.games@gmail.com