In Episode 278 we discuss the top 5 games that each of us thinks will be a big hit for families of all types (family gatherings, gaming with kids, etc.) Listen here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/abbazsd8UYb Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:12 Top 5 Family Board Games 07:50 Flip 7 10:55 Skull 14:39 Cheeky Monkey /Can’t Stop / Viking See-SawContinue reading “Top 5 Family Games”
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Hot Topic: Our BGG Ratings
In Episode 277 we discuss why and how we rate board games on BGG and run through each of the rating levels, how they’re described on BGG, and provide samples of our ratings at each level. Listen here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/24QU0dLiJYb We also discuss a poll about rating board games on BGG. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:29 PollContinue reading “Hot Topic: Our BGG Ratings”
Joyride: Survival of the Fastest
In Episode 276 we give our hot take review on Joy Ride: Survival of the Fastest covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We cover a poll on board game convention attendance and then discuss some games that have been on our tables including Stroganov and Origin Story and aContinue reading “Joyride: Survival of the Fastest”
Annoyances, Omissions, and More – Mailbag Episode #6
In Episode 275 we return to the mailbag and answer a bunch of our listener’s board game related questions. Listen here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/Nl3gVvJRlYb Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 1:31 What are some of your go-to games for groups that have varying levels of gamers? 9:55 What are the parts of this hobby that annoy you the most? 13:16Continue reading “Annoyances, Omissions, and More – Mailbag Episode #6”
Galactic Cruise
In Episode 274 we give our hot take review on Galactic Cruise covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We cover a poll on board game productions and then discuss some games that have been on our tables including Demoniac, Rebirth, Abomination: The Heir of Frankenstein, and Thurn and Taxis.Continue reading “Galactic Cruise”
Hot Topic: Healthy(?) Competition
In Episode 273 we discuss competition and specifically what we think is healthy competition. We also discuss a poll about cheating in tabletop games. Listen here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/RFoMp4kE0Xb Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Poll Time: Have you ever experienced intentional cheating when playing a tabletop game? 5:59 Competition: General Thoughts 9:19 What creates healthy competition? 18:48 HowContinue reading “Hot Topic: Healthy(?) Competition”
Top 5 Board Game Designers on Our Shelves
In Episode 272 we discuss the top 5 board game designers that are represented on our game shelves. Listen here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/kft0pk5MLXb 01:02 Corrections (Creature Comforts and Distilled: Cask Strength) 06:32 Poll: How does it make you feel when a reviewer messes up a rule? 12:25 Top 5 Board Game Designers on our Shelves 16:54 ColeContinue reading “Top 5 Board Game Designers on Our Shelves”
Cosmic Frog
In Episode 271 we give our hot take review on Cosmic Frog covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also talk about some games that have been on our tables including Creature Comforts, That Time You Killed Me, and March of the Ants. Listen here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/XWLFjbIxBXb Timestamps: 00:00 IntroductionContinue reading “Cosmic Frog”
Retro Board Games
In Episode 270 we take a look at three retro board games that got us into the hobby with mini reviews of each – D&D Computer Labyrinth Game, Solarquest, and Guillotine. We also discuss a poll topic on how important it is that board games are ‘fun’ and whether fun is a useful term whenContinue reading “Retro Board Games”
BGHT CampCon Recap Part 2 (8 Games Discussed… and a Rant!)
In Episode 269 we discuss all of the games (and many expansions) played during the second half of our semi-annual in-person games gathering, this time in Government Camp, Oregon. Listen here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/rjAFrETIeXb Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:24 Obsession: Characters Expansion 10:51 Terraforming Mars: Prelude 14:26 Pan Am 18:30 Barrage 21:23 Distilled: Cask Strength AND Africa andContinue reading “BGHT CampCon Recap Part 2 (8 Games Discussed… and a Rant!)”
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