In Episode 54 we discuss solo board gaming and our picks for the top 5 solo board games. Tim and Adam list off our top 5 solo games of all time and Chris discusses the top 5 solo games he thinks might get him into solo gaming. We also discuss poll results around solo gaming.Continue reading “Top 5 Solo Board Games”
Author Archives: Tim
Aquatica
Episode 53 is our 1 year anniversary episode! we provide our hot take review of Aquatica covering the mechanisms, the production, noteworthy moments in play, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss poll results around re-buying games when a new edition is released. Finally, we celebrate our 1 year anniversary by tellingContinue reading “Aquatica”
Windward
In Episode 52 we provide our hot take review of Windward covering the mechanisms, the production, exciting moments in play, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss our favorite premium board game components and discuss poll results around this topic. Chris provides a Windward themed cocktail recipe then we discuss some gamesContinue reading “Windward”
Smartphone, Inc.
In Episode 51 we provide our hot take review of Smartphone, Inc. covering the mechanisms, the production, exciting moments in play, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss overused themes in board games and discuss poll results around this topic. Then we discuss some games we’ve been playing this week including Imperium:Continue reading “Smartphone, Inc.”
Game Tables and The Perfect Game Night
In episode 50 we have a discussion on game tables, which features are important to us, and our personal experience with our own tables. We also have a conversation about our dream game night – who would be there, what we’d play, where it would be, and all of the other things that would makeContinue reading “Game Tables and The Perfect Game Night”
Portland Gaming Weekend – 12 Games in 90 Minutes
In Episode 49 Chris and Tim discuss the 12 games that were played over a long weekend together. Adam hangs out to chat with us about them. The audio isn’t great on this episode due to some technical issues but stick with us because we think you’ll enjoy the conversation. 00:00 Introduction03:04 Calico13:02 Tapestry16:06 RedContinue reading “Portland Gaming Weekend – 12 Games in 90 Minutes”
Obsession
In Episode 48 we provide our hot take review of Obsession covering the mechanisms, the production, exciting moments in play, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss our favorite ways to consume board game reviews and other media and discuss poll results around this topic. Chris provides a recipe for an ObsessionContinue reading “Obsession”
Top 5 Board Game Expansions
In Episode 47 we discuss our picks for the top 5 board games expansions! Tim, Chris, and Adam list off our picks for the best expansions of all time. We discuss how we feel about expansions, why publishers might release expansions, and why these are our picks for the best expansions. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:49 Poll: FavoriteContinue reading “Top 5 Board Game Expansions”
Kemet: Blood and Sand
In Episode 46 we provide our hot take review of Kemet: Blood and Sand covering the mechanisms, the production, exciting moments in play, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss our favorite places to play board games and discuss poll results around this topic. Chris provides a recipe for a Kemet: BloodContinue reading “Kemet: Blood and Sand”
Power Grid
In Episode 45 we provide our hot take review of Power Grid covering the mechanisms, the production, exciting moments in play, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss board game collection sizes and some of the thoughts our listeners have about their board game collections. We also discuss some games we’ve beenContinue reading “Power Grid”