In Episode 146 we provide our hot take review of Revive covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss a poll about storing board game components. Then we discuss some board games on our table and future takes including Akropolis, Ra, Skull, Smartphone, Inc., and My Father’s Work.Continue reading “Revive”
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BGHT SedonaCon Coverage Part 2 (10 Games Discussed)
In Episode 145 we wrap up our discussion of BGHT SedonaCon – our semi-annual gaming weekend. We cover 10 of the games we played that weekend and discussed the rest on part 1 last week. We also discuss a poll on getting a board game related tattoo. Listen here or wherever you listen to podcasts.Continue reading “BGHT SedonaCon Coverage Part 2 (10 Games Discussed)”
BGHT SedonaCon Coverage Part 1 (7 Games Discussed)
In Episode 144 we discuss our time at BGHT SedonaCon – our semi-annual gaming weekend. We cover 7 of the games we played that weekend and will discuss the rest on Part 2 next week. We also discuss a poll on replacing board games due to wear. Listen HERE or wherever you listen to podcasts.Continue reading “BGHT SedonaCon Coverage Part 1 (7 Games Discussed)”
Top 5 IPs We Want In Board Games
In Episode 143 we each discuss our top 5 intellectual properties that we’d like to see turned into board games. We also discuss how we feel about the use of IP in board games. Listen here or wherever you listen to podcasts. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:40 Topic: How do you feel about IP based board games?06:55 TopContinue reading “Top 5 IPs We Want In Board Games”
Our Golden Geek Award Votes
In Episode 142 we discuss our votes for the 2022 Golden Geek Awards and cast our votes live while recording. We also discuss a poll about which activity makes your favorite game night.Twitter Poll Results:Learn and play a new game – 60%Play a game I know well – 35.6%I hate your polls and you –Continue reading “Our Golden Geek Award Votes”
Scythe
In Episode 141 we provide our hot take review of Scythe covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss a poll about whether past experience with a designer may keep you away from a game by that designer.Twitter Poll Results:I don’t pay attention – 21%Yes – 40%No –Continue reading “Scythe”
Mosaic: A Story of Civilization
In Episode 140 we provide our hot take review of Mosaic: A Story of Civilization covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss a poll about how board game awards impact your interest in games.Twitter Poll Results:Yes, puts them on my radar – 62.8%Yes, I need them nowContinue reading “Mosaic: A Story of Civilization”
Earth
In Episode 139 we provide our hot take review of Earth covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss a poll about nature as a board game theme.Twitter Poll Results:Love it – 32%Like it if done right – 39%Variety is good – 21%Will avoid – 8% Then weContinue reading “Earth”
Hasta la Vista, Baby – 10 Games Getting Terminated
In Episode 138 we each discuss 5 games that will be leaving our collection. We talk about why these games are leaving, why they weren’t getting played, and in some cases, what’s replaced them on the shelves. We also discuss a poll on Twitter about regret after culling games.Twitter Poll Results:Yes, Immediately- 4.5%Yes, A WhileContinue reading “Hasta la Vista, Baby – 10 Games Getting Terminated”
Yokohama
In Episode 137 we provide our hot take review of Yokohama covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss a poll on paying more than MSRP for a board game.Twitter Poll Results:Yes, Money is No Object – 11%Yes, I’d Pay a Bit More -61.3%Nope – 25.2%These Options SuckContinue reading “Yokohama”
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