TableTop

TableTop is a web series about games, directed by Jennifer Arnold. It was created by Wil Wheaton and Felicia Day and was hosted by Wheaton.[1] TableTop was published on Felicia Day's YouTube channel, Geek & Sundry. In each episode, following a brief explanation of one or more tabletop games, Wheaton plays the games with one or more guests—usually web or TV personalities.[2]

TableTop
YouTube information
Channel
Years active20122017
GenreGaming
NetworkGeek & Sundry

A wide range of hobby gaming titles have been played, from classic German-style board games and family games to RPGs and card games.[3] It has been described as "…like Celebrity Poker meets Dinner for Five, where interesting people got together for tabletop games."[4]

After two seasons, the show announced that its third season would be crowdfunded via Indiegogo, and was the most successful digital series campaign on that site until Con Man broke its record in March 2015.[5][6][7]

Episodes

Season 1 (201213)

No.TitleGuestsWinner(s)Original air date
1"Small World"Grant Imahara, Jenna Busch, Sean PlottSean PlottMarch 30, 2012 (2012-03-30)
2"Settlers of Catan"Neil Grayston, Jane Espenson, James Kyson LeeNeil GraystonApril 20, 2012 (2012-04-20)
3"Tsuro, Zombie Dice & Get Bit"Rod Roddenberry, Ryan Higa, Freddie WongRyan HigaMay 4, 2012 (2012-05-04)
4"Ticket to Ride"Colin Ferguson, Anne Wheaton, Amy DallenColin FergusonMay 18, 2012 (2012-05-18)
5"Munchkin"Steve Jackson, Sandeep Parikh, Felicia DaySteve JacksonJune 1, 2012 (2012-06-01)
6"Castle Panic"Yuri Lowenthal, Tara Platt, Andre MeadowsTeam WinJune 15, 2012 (2012-06-15)
7"Gloom"Amber Benson, Michele Boyd, Meghan CamarenaAmber Benson, Meghan Camarena & Wil WheatonJune 29, 2012 (2012-06-29)
8"Fiasco, Part 1"John Rogers, Alison Haislip, Bonnie BurtonN/AJuly 13, 2012 (2012-07-13)
9"Fiasco, Part 2"John Rogers, Alison Haislip, Bonnie BurtonN/AJuly 27, 2012 (2012-07-27)
10"Say Anything"Josh A. Cagan, Matt Mira, Jonah RayJonah RayAugust 9, 2012 (2012-08-09)
11"Elder Sign"Mike Morhaime, Bill Prady, Felicia DayTeam WinAugust 23, 2012 (2012-08-23)
12"Dixit"Casey McKinnon, Beth Riesgraf, Leo ChuBeth RiesgrafSeptember 6, 2012 (2012-09-06)
13"Wits & Wagers"Veronica Belmont, Phil LaMarr, Jimmy WongVeronica Belmont & Jimmy WongSeptember 21, 2012 (2012-09-21)
14"Pandemic"Morgan Webb, Ed Brubaker, Robert GiffordTeam LossOctober 4, 2012 (2012-10-04)
15"Last Night on Earth"Riki Lindhome, Kate Micucci, Felicia DayRiki Lindhome & Kate MicucciOctober 18, 2012 (2012-10-18)
16"Star Fluxx"Alex Albrecht, Chloe Dykstra, Jordan MechnerWil WheatonNovember 1, 2012 (2012-11-01)
17"Alhambra"Ashley Johnson, Shane Nickerson, Dodger LeighDodger LeighJanuary 3, 2013 (2013-01-03)
18"Chez Geek"Paul Sabourin, Greg "Storm" DiCostanzo, Andrew HackardAndrew HackardJanuary 17, 2013 (2013-01-17)
19"Dragon Age, Part 1"Sam Witwer, Kevin Sussman, Chris Hardwick, Chris PramasN/AJanuary 31, 2013 (2013-01-31)
20"Dragon Age, Part 2"Sam Witwer, Kevin Sussman, Chris Hardwick, Chris PramasN/AFebruary 14, 2013 (2013-02-14)
Extended Editions
1 (21)Extended Edition: "Small World"Grant Imahara, Jenna Busch, Sean PlottSean PlottMarch 14, 2013 (2013-03-14)
2 (22)Extended Edition: "Castle Panic"Yuri Lowenthal, Tara Platt, Andre MeadowsTeam WinMarch 21, 2013 (2013-03-21)
3 (23)Extended Edition: "Pandemic"Robert Gifford, Morgan Webb, Ed BrubakerTeam LossMarch 28, 2013 (2013-03-28)

Season 2 (201314)

No.TitleGuestsWinner(s)Original air date
1 (24)"Formula D"Grace Helbig, Greg Benson, Hannah HartHannah HartApril 4, 2013 (2013-04-04)
2 (25)"The Resistance"Amy Okuda, Ashley Clements, Allison Scagliotti, Felicia DayFelicia Day & Allison ScagliottiApril 18, 2013 (2013-04-18)
3 (26)"Once Upon a Time"Amy Berg, Mike Phirman, Chris WyattAmy BergMay 2, 2013 (2013-05-02)
4 (27)"King of Tokyo"John Bain, Craig Benzine, Greg ZeschukCraig BenzineMay 16, 2013 (2013-05-16)
5 (28)"Forbidden Island"John Scalzi, Jason Finn, Bobak FerdowsiTeam LossMay 30, 2013 (2013-05-30)
6 (29)"Smash Up"Rich Sommer, Cara Santa Maria, Jen TimmsCara Santa MariaJune 13, 2013 (2013-06-13)
7 (30)"Star Trek Catan"Jeri Ryan, Kari Wahlgren, Ryan WheatonKari WahlgrenJuly 18, 2013 (2013-07-18)
8 (31)"Star Wars: X-Wing"Seth Green, Clare Grant, Mike LamondSeth Green & Clare GrantAugust 8, 2013 (2013-08-08)
9 (32)"Lords of Waterdeep"Patrick Rothfuss, Brandon Laatsch, Felicia DayPatrick RothfussAugust 22, 2013 (2013-08-22)
10 (33)"Shadows Over Camelot"Tara Strong, Jerry Holkins, Mike KrahulikWil WheatonOctober 3, 2013 (2013-10-03)
11 (34)"Betrayal at House on the Hill, Part 1"Ashly Burch, Keahu Kahuanui, Michael SwaimN/AOctober 17, 2013 (2013-10-17)
12 (35)"Betrayal at House on the Hill, Part 2"Ashly Burch, Keahu Kahuanui, Michael SwaimWil WheatonOctober 24, 2013 (2013-10-24)
13 (36)"Takenoko"Harley Morenstein, Rosanna Pansino, Drew RoyHarley MorensteinNovember 14, 2013 (2013-11-14)
14 (37)"Unspeakable Words"Troy Baker, Erin Gray, Felicia DayTroy BakerNovember 28, 2013 (2013-11-28)
15 (38)"Qwirkle & 12 Days"Kelly Hu, Meredith Salenger, Nolan KoppMeredith SalengerDecember 12, 2013 (2013-12-12)
16 (39)"Carcassonne"Kumail Nanjiani, Jesse Cox, Nika HarperWil WheatonDecember 26, 2013 (2013-12-26)
17 (40)"Tsuro of the Seas"Kevin Pereira, Brendan Halloran, Andy HullAndy HullJanuary 9, 2014 (2014-01-09)
18 (41)"Ticket to Ride Europe"Emma Caulfield, John Kovalic, Anne WheatonJohn KovalicJanuary 23, 2014 (2014-01-23)
19 (42)"Fortune and Glory"Brandon Routh, Ryon Day, Felicia DayWil Wheaton, declined in favor of Felicia DayFebruary 6, 2014 (2014-02-06)
20 (43)"Lords of Vegas"Miracle Laurie, Angela Webber, Aubrey WebberWil WheatonFebruary 20, 2014 (2014-02-20)
Extended Editions
1 (44)Extended Edition: "Formula D"Grace Helbig, Greg Benson, Hannah HartHannah HartJune 27, 2013 (2013-06-27)
2 (45)Extended Edition: "Star Trek Catan"Jeri Ryan, Kari Wahlgren, Ryan WheatonKari WahlgrenSeptember 19, 2013 (2013-09-19)
3 (46)Extended Edition: "Tsuro of the Seas"Kevin Pereira, Brendan Halloran, Andy HullAndy HullMarch 14, 2014 (2014-03-14)
4 (47)Extended Edition: "Carcassonne"Jesse Cox, Nika Harper, Kumail NanjianiWil WheatonMarch 28, 2014 (2014-03-28)
5 (48)Extended Edition: "Qwirkle and 12 Days"Kelly Hu, Meredith Salenger, Nolan KoppMeredith SalengerApril 17, 2014 (2014-04-17)
6 (49)Extended Edition: "Star Wars X-Wing"Seth Green, Clare Grant, Mike LamondSeth Green & Clare GrantJune 5, 2014 (2014-06-05)
7 (50)Extended Edition: "Takenoko"Harley Morenstein, Rosanna Pansino, Drew RoyHarley MorensteinJune 12, 2014 (2014-06-12)
8 (51)Extended Edition: "Lords of Waterdeep"Felicia Day, Patrick Rothfuss, Brandon LaatschPatrick RothfussJune 20, 2014 (2014-06-20)

Season 3 (201415)

No.TitleGuestsWinner(s)Original air date
1 (52)"Tōkaidō"J. August Richards, Chris Kluwe, Jason WishnovJ. August RichardsNovember 13, 2014 (2014-11-13)
2 (53)"Forbidden Desert"Alan Tudyk, Jon Heder, Felicia DayTeam WinNovember 27, 2014 (2014-11-27)
3 (54)"Catan Junior"Emily Anderson, Brett Baligrad, Adam ChernickAdam ChernickDecember 11, 2014 (2014-12-11)
4 (55)"The Hare and the Tortoise & Council of Verona"David Kwong, Alison Haislip, Jessica MerizanJessica MerizanDecember 25, 2014 (2014-12-25)
5 (56)"Stone Age"Jordan Maron, Nika Harper, Jesse CoxJordan MaronJanuary 8, 2015 (2015-01-08)
6 (57)"Geek Out"Clare Kramer, Anne Wheaton, Bonnie BurtonAnne Wheaton & Bonnie BurtonJanuary 22, 2015 (2015-01-22)
7 (58)"Sheriff of Nottingham"Derek Mio, Meredith Salenger, Ashley ClementsAshley ClementsFebruary 5, 2015 (2015-02-05)
8 (59)"Dead of Winter"Dodger Leigh, Grant Imahara, Ashley JohnsonTeam LossFebruary 19, 2015 (2015-02-19)
9 (60)"Epic Spell Wars of the Battle Wizards: Duel at Mt. Skullzfyre"Emily Gordon, Jonah Ray, Veronica BelmontEmily GordonMarch 5, 2015 (2015-03-05)
10 (61)"Cards Against Humanity"Aisha Tyler, Ali Spagnola, Laina MorrisAisha TylerMarch 19, 2015 (2015-03-19)
11 (62)"Five Tribes"Satine Phoenix, Richard Garriott, Jenna BuschWil WheatonApril 9, 2015 (2015-04-09)
12 (63)"Concept"Joseph Scrimshaw, Rhett McLaughlin, Link NealTeam WinApril 23, 2015 (2015-04-23)
13 (64)"Dread, Part 1"Laura Bailey, Molly Lewis, Ivan Van NormanN/AMay 7, 2015 (2015-05-07)
14 (65)"Dread, Part 2"Laura Bailey, Molly Lewis, Ivan Van NormanLaura BaileyMay 14, 2015 (2015-05-14)
15 (66)"Libertalia"Karen Gillan, Seth Green, Clare GrantWil WheatonMay 21, 2015 (2015-05-21)
16 (67)"Love Letter & Coup"Benny Fine, Rafi Fine, Felicia DayBenny Fine & Wil WheatonJune 4, 2015 (2015-06-04)
17 (68)"Kingdom Builder"Paul Scheer, Yuri Lowenthal, Tara PlattYuri LowenthalJune 18, 2015 (2015-06-18)
18 (69)"Legendary"Allie Brosh, Mark Fischbach, Brea GrantTeam Win (Allie Brosh)July 2, 2015 (2015-07-02)
19 (70)"Roll For It & Sushi Go!"Jason Ritter, Jennifer Hale, John Ross BowieWil WheatonJuly 16, 2015 (2015-07-16)
20 (71)"Mice & Mystics Pt. 1"Anne Wheaton, Ryan Wheaton, Nolan KoppN/AAugust 13, 2015 (2015-08-13)
21 (72)"Mice & Mystics Pt. 2"Anne Wheaton, Ryan Wheaton, Nolan KoppN/AAugust 20, 2015 (2015-08-20)
Behind the Scenes
1 (73)"Intro"N/AN/ANovember 20, 2014 (2014-11-20)
2 (74)"A Producers Mirage"N/AN/ADecember 4, 2014 (2014-12-04)
3 (75)"A Camera Made of Stone"N/AN/AJanuary 15, 2015 (2015-01-15)
4 (76)"Directing Robin Hood"N/AN/AFebruary 12, 2015 (2015-02-12)
5 (77)"Undead Game Designers"N/AN/AFebruary 26, 2015 (2015-02-26)
6 (78)"My Kingdom for an Editor!"N/AN/AJune 25, 2015 (2015-06-25)
7 (79)"Delicious Art Designers"N/AN/AJuly 23, 2015 (2015-07-23)

Season 4 (201617)

On December 31, 2015, Wil Wheaton announced the fourth season of TableTop would begin production in April 2016. Wheaton estimated early June 2016 for the release of the first episode but did not provide a firm release date.[8] After filming ended in May 2016, Wheaton revised the estimated release to July 2016, but mentioned that he actually has no say over the release date. The list of games was released April 22, 2016 but not the final order or release dates.[9] On July 28, 2016, Wheaton announced that release of season 4 was delayed, saying "Legendary has decided to delay the release of season four until later this year. As soon as we know exactly when it is, I'll make a big old announcement."[10] On October 15, 2016, it was announced on Twitter that Season 4 of TableTop would premiere on November 2, with the first two episodes released on both YouTube and Legendary Digital Networks' subscription streaming service, Alpha, and the rest of the season initially only on Alpha but to be released on YouTube in early 2017.[11][12] A Reddit comment made by Wheaton on January 13 stated that episodes should be released publicly on YouTube starting the week of January 30.[13] Geek and Sundry announced via their Facebook page on January 31 that episodes would begin streaming on YouTube the next day, February 1.[14]

No.TitleGuestsWinner(s)Original air date
1 (80)"Lanterns"Ivan Van Norman, Becca Scott, Zac EubankBecca ScottNovember 2, 2016 (2016-11-02)
2 (81)"Champions of Midgard"Chris Kluwe, Marisha Ray, Alison HaislipChris KluweNovember 9, 2016 (2016-11-09)
3 (82)"Monarch"Satine Phoenix, Ashley Clements, Brea GrantSatine PhoenixNovember 24, 2016 (2016-11-24)
4 (83)"Tiny Epic Galaxies"Andy Weir, Mayim Bialik, Tim SchaferAndy WeirDecember 6, 2016 (2016-12-06)
5 (84)"Fury of Dracula, Part 1"Amy Okuda, Grant Imahara, Ify NwadiweN/ADecember 21, 2016 (2016-12-21)
6 (85)"Fury of Dracula, Part 2"Amy Okuda, Grant Imahara, Ify NwadiweWil WheatonDecember 21, 2016 (2016-12-21)
7 (86)"Harbour"Kyle Newman, Matt Mercer, Nika HarperMatt MercerJanuary 4, 2017 (2017-01-04)
8 (87)"Dragon Farkle"Derek Mio, Neil Grayston, Brandon RouthBrandon RouthJanuary 18, 2017 (2017-01-18)
9 (88)"Star Realms"Melissa DeToraMelissa DeToraJanuary 31, 2017 (2017-01-31)
10 (89)"Fate Core RPG"Ryan Macklin, John Rogers, Felicia DayN/AFebruary 15, 2017 (2017-02-15)
11 (90)"Star Trek: Five-Year Mission"Jaime King, Jessica Chobot, Jesse CoxTeam LossMarch 1, 2017 (2017-03-01)
12 (91)"Mysterium"Shannon Woodward, David Kwong, Laura BaileyTeam WinMarch 15, 2017 (2017-03-15)
13 (92)"Steam Park"Jonathan Coulton, Paul Sabourin, Greg "Storm" DiCostanzoJonathan CoultonMarch 29, 2017 (2017-03-29)
14 & 15 (93–94)"Misspent Youth"Matt Fraction, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Amy DallenN/AApril 12, 2017 (2017-04-12)
16 (95)"Flash Point: Fire Rescue"Clare Grant, Seth Green, Kelly HuTeam LossApril 26, 2017 (2017-04-26)
17 (96)"Welcome to the Dungeon"Janet Varney, Rhea Butcher, Hector NavarroWil WheatonMay 10, 2017 (2017-05-10)
18 (97)"Codenames"Travis Willingham, Jackie Kashian, Michelle Morrow, Ashley Esqueda, John Ross BowieTravis Willingham, Michelle Morrow, Ashley EsquedaMay 24, 2017 (2017-05-24)
19 (98)"Eldritch Horror, Part 1"Patrick Rothfuss, Stef Woodburn, Jessica MerizanN/AJune 7, 2017 (2017-06-07)
20 (99)"Eldritch Horror, Part 2"Patrick Rothfuss, Stef Woodburn, Jessica MerizanTeam WinJune 7, 2017 (2017-06-07)

Funding campaign

On April 5, 2014, Wil Wheaton announced the launch of a campaign on Indiegogo to fund the creation of a third season. The target amount was $500,000 to produce 15 episodes, with additional targets of $750,000 to produce a full season of 20 episodes, and $1,000,000 to film a spin-off RPG series.[15] The campaign exceeded its goals, eventually closing with $1,414,159.[15]

Impact

Evidence presented by a Canadian online game retailer showed that games featured in TableTop received a boost in sales after the episode aired: this was dubbed "The Wheaton Effect".[16][17] Game publisher Days of Wonder has said that having titles featured on the show had significant boost on sales.[18]

After the game Tsuro was featured, demand was so high that the publisher exhausted all stock reserves. The game was, for a time, unavailable in Europe as production tried to cope with US demand.

In 2013, the web series won the Diana Jones Award,[19] citing that "TableTop has brought a new energy and humour to the board-game field: its blend of good humour and gameplay is pitch-perfect and has introduced a range of titles from modern classics to indie RPGs to thousands of new players."

TableTop won the gold ENnie for Best Podcast at the 2013 Gen Con EN World RPG Awards for its Dragon Age episodes. The award was accepted by Chris Pramas on behalf of Wil Wheaton.

TableTop won the Origins Award for "Best Game-Related Publication of 2013".[20]

International TableTop Day

The first International TableTop Day, founded by Boyan Radakovich, was held on March 30, 2013[21] and was live-streamed on the Geek & Sundry channel on YouTube. Games included Takenoko, Ticket to Ride, 7 Wonders, Smash Up, and Star Trek Catan; with several of the first season guests returning to play. It aired in two segments hosted by Felicia Day[22] and Wil Wheaton,[23] with an extra wrap-up segment uploaded later.[24] Events were held in 64 countries.[25]

The second International TableTop Day was held on April 5, 2014.[26] The event was again live-streamed on YouTube, and the games shown were KrosMaster: Arena, Tanto Cuore, Rampage, and Love Letter.[27] Events were held in over 80 countries.[28]

The third International TableTop Day was held on April 11, 2015.[29]

The fourth installment took place on April 30, 2016.[30]

The fifth International TableTop Day took place on April 29, 2017, and the games shown were King of Tokyo, Rhino Hero, Fuse, Dread Draw, Codenames, Dread RPG, Tsuro, Attack on Titan and Dark Souls.[31]

The sixth International TableTop Day took place on April 28, 2018, and the games shown were The Climbers, Grimm Forest, Flip Ships, World Wide Wrestling, and Marvel Contest of Champions – Battlerealm.[32]

The seventh International Tabletop Day took place on June 1, 2019.[33]

References

  1. Biggs, John (April 3, 2012). "Join Wil Wheaton And Friends in a Rousing Tabletop Gaming Session". TechCrunch. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
  2. Banks, Dave (April 20, 2012). "Tabletop Returns With Settlers of Catan". GeekDad. Wired. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
  3. Morgan, Matt (March 20, 2012). "Details Emerge on Wheaton-Hosted "Tabletop" Gaming Web Series". MTV Geek. MTV. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
  4. Doctorow, Cory (March 20, 2012). "Wil Wheaton and Felicia Day team up for Tabletop, a show about tabletop games". Boing Boing. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
  5. Season 2 announcement: Schneider, Mark (March 25, 2013). "Announcing Tabletop Season Two!". WIL WHEATON dot NET. Wil Wheaton. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
  6. "Tabletop Season 3 With Wil Wheaton". Indiegogo.com. May 10, 2014. Retrieved October 17, 2014.
  7. Sandwell, Ian (March 13, 2015). "Alan Tudyk & Nathan Fillion's 'Con Man' breaks crowdfunding record". ScreenDaily.com. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
  8. Wheaton, Wil (December 31, 2015). "Tabletop Season 4: Status Update". WilWheaton.com. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  9. Wheaton, Wil (April 22, 2016). "Here's The Game Lineup for Tabletop Season Four -". WilWheaton.net. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
  10. Wheaton, Wil (July 28, 2016). "Tabletop Season 4". Reddit. Retrieved July 30, 2016 via /r/geekandsundry.
  11. @JoinTeamAlpha (October 14, 2016). "TableTop will premiere on Alpha on Nov2. The first 2 eps will also be available on YouTube the same day" (Tweet) via Twitter.
  12. @JoinTeamAlpha (October 14, 2016). "The rest of the episodes will be Alpha exclusive for a few months, then released at @GeekandSundry early next year" (Tweet) via Twitter.
  13. Wheaton, Wil (January 13, 2017). "What Happened to Tabletop?". Reddit. Retrieved January 25, 2017 via /r/OutOfTheLoop.
  14. Geek & Sundry (January 31, 2017). "#TABLETOP S4 is back on YouTube TOMORROW! Join Wil Wheaton & friends as they play their favorite board games!". Facebook. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
  15. "Tabletop Season 3 - With Wil Wheaton!". Indiegogo. April 5, 2014. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
  16. Wong, Tao (May 8, 2012). "The Wheaton Effect". Retrieved September 17, 2012.
  17. Wong, Tao (August 16, 2012). "The Wheaton Effect – A Follow Up". Retrieved September 17, 2012.
  18. "TableTop Impact on DoW's Games". ICV2. August 30, 2012. Retrieved September 17, 2012.
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  20. http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/28860.html
  21. Clark, Noelene (March 7, 2013). "International TableTop Day: Wil Wheaton wants you to play board games". Hero Complex. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 19, 2016.
  22. International TableTop Day Livestream - Pt. 1 on March 30th! on YouTube
  23. International TableTop Day Live Stream - pt. 2 on March 30th! on YouTube
  24. International TableTop Day Live Stream - pt. 3 on March 30th! on YouTube
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  27. International TableTop Day 2014 Live Stream on YouTube
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  29. "Geek & Sundry announces International TableTop Day for 2015". Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  30. "International TableTop Day for 2016". Retrieved May 1, 2016.
  31. "International TableTop Day for 2017". Retrieved April 27, 2017.
  32. "International TableTop Day for 2018". Retrieved April 14, 2018.
  33. "International TableTop Day for 2019". Retrieved March 18, 2019.
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