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Welcome to The Periodic Table of Components, the podcast where we break down board games to their absolute elements. Whether you are a…

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The Periodic Table Of Components: A Board Game Podcast

About The Periodic Table Of Components: A Board Game Podcast

Welcome to The Periodic Table of Components, the podcast where we break down board games to their absolute elements. Whether you are a casual cardboard fan or a heavy-strategy tactician, join us as we analyze the tabletop world under a microscope. Each episode, we isolate a…

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21 episodes
  1. Oct 29, 2026 · 1 hr 23 min

    TPTOC: Rosetta: The Lost Language (🔬: The Rosetta Stone)

    In this episode of TPTOC, we take a deep dive into the fascinating science and history of The Rosetta Stone. We then look at the game Rosetta: The Lost Language, and dive into the components, rules, mechanisms, and rate it on our thematic scale! Your host Greg has an accident in the lab and has created C.O.G.S. an automated lab assistant and receives the title of Dr. Ludo. Episode Details: 🎲 Game: Rosetta: The…

  2. Oct 22, 2026 · 4 hr 26 min

    TPTOC: Horrified (🔬: Universal Monsters)

    In this episode of TPTOC, we take a deep dive into the fascinating science and history of what inspired Universal Monsters. We then look at the game Horrified and dive into the components, rules, mechanisms, and rate it on our thematic scale! Episode Details 🎲 Game: Horrified 🏢 Publisher: Ravensburger ✍️ Designer: Pospero Hall, Peter Lee 🧪 Science Topic: Monster Lore Influences 📜 History Topic: Monster Lore…

  3. Oct 6, 2026 · 4 hr 42 min

    TPTOC: SETI (🔬: The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence)

    In this episode of TPTOC, we take a deep dive into the fascinating science and history of searching for alien life. We then look at the game SETI and dive into the components, rules, mechanisms, and rate it on our thematic scale! 🎲 Game: SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence 🏢 Publisher: CGE ✍️ Designer: Tomáš Holek 🧪 Science & History Topic: The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence 00:09:57 -…

  4. Sep 20, 2026 · 3 hr 59 min

    TPTOC: Distilled (🔬: Distillation)

    In this episode of TPTOC, we take a deep dive into the fascinating science and history of Distillation. We then look at the game Distilled and dive into the components, rules, mechanisms, and rate it on our thematic scale! 🎲 Game: Distilled 🏢 Publisher: Paverson Games ✍️ Designer: Dave Beck 🧪 Science & History Topic: Distillation 00:09:20 - Segment 1: The Intro 00:14:04 - Segment 2: The Game Elements…

  5. Sep 5, 2026 · 1 hr 52 min

    TPTOC: FlipToons (🔬: Cartoons/Animation)

    In this episode of TPTOC, we take a deep dive into the fascinating history of Cartoons and Animation. We then look at the game FlipToons and dive into the components, rules, mechanisms, and rate it on our thematic scale! 🎲 Game: FlipToons 🏢 Publisher: Thunderworks Games ✍️ Designer: Jordy Adan, Renato Simões 📜 History Topic: Cartoons and Animation 00:00:18 - Segment 1: The Intro 00:07:21 - Segment 2: The Game…

Earlier episodes (16)
  1. Aug 25, 2026 TPTOC: Coming of Age (🔬: Adolescence)
    In this episode of TPTOC, we take a deep dive into the fascinating science of Childhood Brain Development and the history of Teenagers, Rites of Passage, and Schools. We then look at the game Coming of Age and dive into the components, rules, mechanisms, and rate it on our thematic scale! 🎲 Game: Coming of Age 🏢 Publisher: Ludonova ✍️ Designer: Dani Garcia 🧪 Science Topic: Childhood Brain Development 📜 History…
  2. Aug 17, 2026 TPTOC: Lost Ruins of Arnak (🔬: Archaeology)
    In this episode of TPTOC, we take a deep dive into the fascinating science of Archaeology . We then look at the game Lost Ruins of Arnak and dive into the components, rules, mechanisms, and rate it on our thematic scale! 🎲 Game: Lost Ruins of Arnak 🏢 Publisher: Czech Games Edition (CGE) ✍️ Designer: Elwin, Min 🧪 Science Topic: Archaeology 00:13:04 - Segment 1: The Intro 00:20:12 - Segment 2: The Game Elements…
  3. Aug 9, 2026 TPTOC: Entropy (🔬: Thermodynamics)
    In this episode of TPTOC we take a deep dive into the fascinating science of the second law of thermodynamics: Entropy. We then look at the game of the same name and dive into the components, rules, mechanisms, and rate it on our thematic scale! Feel free to join the conversation at the links below! Segment 1: The Intro (05M:08S) Segment 2: The Game Elements (12M:53S) Segment 3: The Science (15M:16S) Segment 4:…
  4. Jul 26, 2026 TPTOC: The Game Makers (🔬: Board Games)
    In this episode of TPTOC we take a deep dive into the fascinating history of board games, the different categories and mechanisms of modern games, the board game manufacturing process, and we look at the board game The Game Makers! We’ll dive into the rules and tell you how it sizes up on our Thematic Scale! Feel free to join the conversation at the links below! Overview: Segment 1: The Intro (00M:19S) Segment 2:…
  5. Jul 19, 2026 TPTOC: The Voynich Puzzle (🔬: The Voynich Manuscript)
    In this episode I do a deep dive into the board game The Voynich Puzzle, and the history of the associated famous manuscript that drives its theme. We will learn about the history and origins of this document that has eluded historians for ages. We’ll get into the rules so you know how to play the game followed by seeing how this game sizes up on our Thematic Scale. Overview: Segment 1: The Intro (00M:19S) Segment…
  6. Jul 12, 2026 TPTOC: Spirited (🔬: Animal Worship)
    The History of Zoolatry in Ancient Civilizations In this episode I do a deep dive into the board game Spirited by Garphill Games. We will look at the history of Zoolatry that drives its theme. We will learn about how ancient civilizations revered animals and sometimes worshiped them. We’ll get into the rules so you know how to play the game followed by seeing how this game sizes up on our Thematic Scale. Gmail:…
  7. Jul 3, 2026 TPTOC: Moon Colony Bloodbath (🔬: AI Safety)
    In this episode I do a deep dive into the board game Moon Colony Bloodbath and the history and science that drives its theme. We will learn about Murphy's Law and how the moon wants to kill you and well….robots want to kill you too..maybe! We’ll get into the rules so you know how to play the game followed by seeing how this game sizes up on our Thematic Scale. Overview Segment 1: The Intro (00M19S) Segment 2:…
  8. Jun 28, 2026 TPTOC: Ark Nova (🔬: Zoos)
    In this episode I do a deep dive into the board game Ark Nova and its real world history and science. We will learn about the history of zoos and how they evolved from menageries to modern day conservation parks, followed by the game rules designed by Mathias Wigge, followed by a look on how the mechanisms integrate with the theme. We'll wrap up with rating this euro-style game on our "Thematic Scale". Check…
  9. Jun 20, 2026 TPTOC: Marrakesh (🔬: The Pearl of the South)
    In this episode I do a deep dive into the board game Marrakesh and its real world history. We will learn about the influential North African city in Morocco, followed by the game rules designed by Stefan Feld, followed by a look on how the mechanisms integrate with the theme.
  10. Jun 21, 2022 TPTOC: Planet Unknown
    Join your lead Gamist Greg in the lab to inspect all the elements of Planet Unknown. Game Summary: 2:38 Components: 5:48 Overview, Objective, & Credits: 11:40 Set Up: 12:46 How to Play & Tile Placement Rules: 18:52 Game End Conditions: 24:41 Resource Tracks Overview: 25:56 Civ Resource Track: 29:05 Water Resource Track: 31:22 Rover Resource Track: 33:06 Tech Resource Track: 37:18 Biomass Resource Track…
  11. Jun 21, 2022 TPTOC: Tenpenny Parks
    Your host Greg jumps into the lab to explain all elements of Tenpenny Parks.
  12. May 29, 2022 TPTOC Expansion: Dune House Expansions Ixian & Tleilaxu/CHOAM & Richese
    Join your lead Gamist Greg as he inspects the elements of the House Expansions (Ixians & Tleilaxu/CHOAM & Richese) for Dune: A Game of Conquest, Diplomacy, & Betrayal. Follow @periodictablepix on Instagram. Ixian & Tleilaxu House Expansion Introduction: 02:10 I & T Factions Overview: 03:20 I & T Components & Setup: 06:36 I & T Technology Tokens Variant: 09:14 I & T Special Karama…
  13. May 28, 2022 TPTOC: Dune - A Game of Conquest, Diplomacy, & Betrayal (2019 edition)
    Join your lead Gamist Greg as he performs hex-periments in his lab and inspects the elements of Dune: A Game of Conquest, Diplomacy, & Betrayal (2019 edition). Time Stamps provided below. Stay tuned for the House Expansions coming very soon. Follow on Instagram for pictures of this game @periodictablepix. Email at [email protected]. Overview: 1:50 Components: 4:21 Preface: 17:21 Factions:…
  14. May 23, 2022 TPTOC: Space Park
    Your host Greg brings in some very special lab assistants to inspect the elements of Space Park.
  15. May 23, 2022 TPTOC: Red Rising
    Your host Greg jumps into the lab to explain the elements of Red Rising. -01:52 Overview & Goal. -3:23 Components. -09:27 Setup. -13:01 Gameplay. -18:39 Character Card Anatomy. -23:36 Location Bonuses. -25:23 Rising Die Bonuses. -26:50 House Tiles & Sovereign Token. -29:55 Game End & Scoring. -40:30 Card Clarification. -01:26:54 Solo; Into, Components, & Card Anatomy. -01:30:03 Solo; Setup. -01:35:42 Solo;…
  16. May 23, 2022 TPTOC: Rocketmen
    Your host Greg jumps into the lab to explain all elements of Rocketmen. -1:11 Game Box & Rule Book Intro. -4:43 Components. -16:48 Setup. -20:30 Player Board. -24:43 Cards & Destinations. -31:52 Gameplay Summary. -33:33 Ending the Game. -35:57 Actions: Buying Cards from the Display. -40:14 Actions: Mission Plan/Launch Pad. -44:16 Actions: Discarding Cards. -45:06 Actions: Launching a Mission. -54:03: Solitaire…
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