In Episode 238 we each talk about 5 board games that have the types and level of player interaction that we really like. We also discuss a poll on whether complexity and price should have a correlation. Listen here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/GRvZyr1pqRb Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Poll Time: Do you correlate complexity with price? 14:02 Player InteractionContinue reading “Top 5 Games With Great Player Interaction”
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SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
In Episode 237 we give our hot take review on SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We announce some board game giveaways and then talk about some games that have been on our tables including Dinosaur Island, Stockpile, Guild of Merchant Explorers, and ArchitectsContinue reading “SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence”
Hot Topic – Curating Board Game Setup
In Episode 236 we discuss the decisions you make around setting up a game to make it the best possible experience for your game group including things like changes you make after random setup steps, how you pick asymmetric factions, and what expansions you add in. Listen here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/M00f0A137Qb Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Curating boardContinue reading “Hot Topic – Curating Board Game Setup”
Top 5 Board Games We Only Played Once in 2024
In Episode 229 we look back at the games we played once for the first time in 2024. Great games and we want to play them more. Listen Here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5JTkwxTocc4eYxsYeFDa4x?si=gnQ1KUskQ3OHD_eIKpyYVA Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 1:58 Luthier 4:06 Lancaster 5:05 Clockwork Wars 6:18 Marrakesh 8:49 Dune: Imperium Uprising 6 Player 11:12 Hallertau 12:59 Dune 16:58 Biohack 19:06Continue reading “Top 5 Board Games We Only Played Once in 2024”
Luthier
In Episode 207 we give our hot take review on Luthier covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We discuss a poll on publisher/designer behavior influencing your interest in buying games. We also discuss some games that have been on our table including Arcs: The Blighted Reach Expansion, Poetry forContinue reading “Luthier”
BGHT Big Bear Con Part 2 Coverage (8 Games Discussed)
In Episode 195 we discuss the second half of our semi-annual BGHT convention. 3 gamers, 5 days, 16 games played. In this episode we discuss 8 of those games including several that were new to us. Listen HERE Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:42 Revive06:20 Starship Captains13:31 Tzolk’in: The Mayan Calendar16:27 Marvel Remix19:10 Voidfall35:10 Galactic Renaissance45:57 Marrakesh50:31 Pan Am55:22Continue reading “BGHT Big Bear Con Part 2 Coverage (8 Games Discussed)”
BGHT Big Bear Con Recap Part 1
In Episode 194 we discuss the first half of our semi-annual BGHT convention. 3 gamers, 5 days, 16 games played. In this episode we discuss 8 of those games including several that were new to us. We kick off the episode off with a poll on how long you can game without burnout. Listen HEREContinue reading “BGHT Big Bear Con Recap Part 1”
Orleans
In Episode 193 we provide our hot take review of Orleans covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We discuss a poll on favorite board games based on French cities and then we discuss some board games on our table including Galactic Renaissance, The Vale of Eternity, and Wolves. ListenContinue reading “Orleans”
Top 5 Unique Worker Placement Games
In Episode 192 we each discuss our top 5 board games that use the worker placement mechanism in a very unique or interesting way. We also discuss a poll on what to do with components after you upgrade them. Listen Here Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Poll Time: If you upgrade components for a board game,Continue reading “Top 5 Unique Worker Placement Games”
Architects of the West Kingdom
In Episode 182 we provide our hot take review of Architects of the West Kingdom covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We discuss a poll on cancellations on game night and then we discuss some board games on our table including *Distilled: Africa & Middle East Expansion, *Distilled: CaskContinue reading “Architects of the West Kingdom”
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