Why You Should Paint Your Board Game Miniatures—even as a Beginner
Does painting board game miniatures actually make games more fun? In Episode 3 of Two at the Table, Shaun and Ian are joined by their brother Alex to discuss how painted miniatures can improve immersion, gameplay, and your connection to a game. We share beginner miniature-painting tips and talk about Dungeons & Dragons, Marvel Crisis Protocol, Zombicide, Ghostbusters, Super Dungeon Explore, and more. Should you paint your minis—or embrace the gray? Join us at the table and decide for yourself. ----------------------------------------
Episode Overview
Does painting board game miniatures actually make games more fun? In Episode 3 of Two at the Table, Shaun and Ian are joined by their brother Alex to discuss how painted miniatures can improve immersion, gameplay, and your connection to a game. We share beginner miniature-painting tips and talk about Dungeons & Dragons, Marvel Crisis Protocol, Zombicide, Ghostbusters, Super Dungeon Explore, and more. Should you paint your minis—or embrace the gray? Join us at the table and decide for yourself.
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🛠️ Painting Gear Mentioned in this Episode: • The Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 Starter Set: https://amzn.to/3VBbL5A • Golden Maple Miniature Detail Paint Brushes: https://amzn.to/4y9SVzS
🎲 Games Mentioned: • Marvel: Crisis Protocol – Earth’s Mightiest Core Set: https://amzn.to/4e4BFF5 • Zombicide: Black Plague: https://amzn.to/4zmXvMf
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00:00 Introduction to Board Gaming and Miniature Painting 05:58 The Journey of Miniature Painting 11:58 The Impact of Painted Miniatures on Gameplay 18:09 Personal Experiences and Reflections on Painting Miniatures 22:02 The Art of Miniature Painting 29:00 Getting Started with Painting 37:57 Tips and Tricks for Beginners 44:06 Community and Resources for Painters
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