With the Fallout show from Amazon doing exceptionally well and getting people excited to go and explore the wasteland once again, it should be noted that there are some good options for those wanting to ditch the digital and play some games on the tabletop with their friends.
It's OTTWeekender time! Hail Caesar from Warlord Games is getting the Epic Battles treatment. We have a look at the brand-new plastic miniatures revealed at Salute and discuss the options for Historical wargamers diving into the Punic Wars period. There are some great new epic-scale Romans on the way alongside Carthaginians and Gauls.
Gerry dives deep into the vaults of the Dweghom and unboxes and reviews another of the mammoth kits for 35mm Fantasy wargame, Conquest: The Last Argument Of Kings. See what he makes of the Ironclad Drake & Rider from Para Bellum Games.
We have a look at some Moon-based skirmishes, a bit of mech awesomeness in Steel Rift and then the start of an Undead Army in this week's Community Spotlight.
Justin interviews Tony and Millie from UK Games Expo about what you can get involved in as a tabletop gamer at UK Games Expo 2024, running between Friday 31st May and 2nd June 2024.
Gerry dives into the mammoth new Revised Edition of Fortune And Glory that is up for pre-order from Flying Frog Productions. If you're a fan of event-style board games with a Pulp adventure vibe to them, Fortune And Glory should be in your collection.
Salute 2024 Live Blog! ... 48 UPDATES!
8 months ago 184Welcome to the Salute 2024 Live Blog where we're going to be delving into all of the awesomeness from companies and clubs here down in London at the ExCel Centre.
OnTableTop are going to be covering Salute 2024 tomorrow so make sure to come and check out the Live Blog. We will be checking out all of the awesome gaming tables and participation games as well as what new goodies companies have to show off here at the event.
Let’s Build Saint Nazaire! WW2 Terrain Project Part #4 – Painting Buildings & A Big Reveal!
8 months ago 26In this final video, John and Gerry show off the process of painting all of the terrain that we're using for the board build. This means exploring how to paint different buildings in a redbrick style, in concrete and of course all of the metal structures too.
Join OnTableTop At Salute 2024 – Saturday 13th April!
8 months ago 6South London Warlords are hosting Salute 2024 on Saturday 13th April and you can join us there! The OnTableTop team (Ben, Gerry and Justin) is live blogging the event this year featuring interviews with amazing creators, both as traders and with their stunning gaming tables and participation games!
Check out Gerry's unboxing and review of the 28mm plastic Landsknecht Ogres from Wargames Atlantic who can also be built as The Vain for your Fantasy and Sci-Fi tabletop wargames. See what you make of this ace plastic set.
Come and join us for this week's Community Spotlight as we're taking a look at some more work from you folks in the community, some of which has been inspired by the Spring Clean Hobby Challenge!
Ben and Gerry dive into a Let's Play of This Quar's War from ZombieSmith and Joshua Qualtieri using the new Clash Of Rhyfles plastic set from Wargames Atlantic.
Unboxing: Dragonbane Bestiary | Free League Publishing
8 months ago 2Gerry takes a look inside the impressive Dragonbane Bestiary from Free League Publishing for their fantastic Fantasy roleplaying game that might be a good way for you to step away from D&D and try something new.
Ben discusses five games that he either completely missed out on or regrets not playing more of. What's on your list and are there some games here that you're mad you missed out on?
In this third video, John and Gerry show off the buildings they'll be using from Sarissa Precision and what they can do to add more detail to the World War II terrain pieces.
Unboxing: Conquest Nords Werewargs | Para Bellum Games
8 months ago 2Gerry has a look at more of the snarling 35mm Fantasy miniatures for the Nords of Para Bellum Games' Conquest. This time, we have a look at the Werewargs that you can unleash on your enemies.
In this week's Community Spotlight, we pick out some great ideas for The Silver Bayonet, a growing army for The City States and also the crafting of a big gaming board for Salute 2024.
No Weekender Or Cult Of Games XLBS This Weekend
8 months ago 10Hey folks! Just a quick update that there won't be a Weekender or a Cult Of Games XLBS this weekend. We're off for a weekend of frolicking in the forest with the rest of the Wayland Games group over the next few days but have no fear as we'll be back next weekend for all of the Salute goodness.
Ben sits down with Millie and Tony from UK Games Expo to go over the ultimate family guide for the show this year running between Friday 31st May and 2nd June 2024. Find out what's on and how to get involved in all the excellent activities.
Gerry gets a look at the brand new Dead Man's Hand Redux 2 Player Starter Set and reviews what you get inside. If you've not tried Great Escape Games' 28mm Wild West wargame, this is a perfect place to start with plastic miniatures, terrain and updated rules.