Board Again Gaming

City Games with George, Eric, and Greg

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

We talk about city games generally discussing a city game we love, one we are unsure about, and one we need to come back to play again.

Games discussed in this episode:

Pueblo, Mord im Arosa, Paris 1889, King of Tokyo, Noli, Coimbra, Amalfi: Renaissance, Baghdad: City of Peace, Marrakesh, Foundations of Rome, My City, and Undaunted: Stalingrad

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Top 10 Shedding Card Games

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Christopher High and George Breden discuss a little bit of the history of shedding card games and their current Top 10. George also shares about a recent crowdfunding game he just received.

Games discussed in this episode:

Trouble on the Tempus, Tragedy Looper, Loop Inc., Mau-Mau, Whot!, Crazy 8s, War, Uno, Color8, LLAMA, Phase 10, The Yellow House, Who Did It, Dutch Blitz, Domino Train, Rummikub, Walkie Talkie, Haggis, Happy Mochi, Tichu, The Great Dalmutti, Fuji Flush, Linko, Things in Rings, Scout, Jungo, Nanatoridori, Planet Etuc (Ambient Abissal), Seven Prophecies, Order Overload Cafe, DNUP, Otter, 13 Leaves (I’m Out), Once Upon a Time, Don’t LLAMA Dice, Frank’s Zoo (Zoff im Zoo), Maskmen, We Need to Talk.

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The Worlds of Earthborne Rangers & Shadowrift

Sun, 17 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

We have talked before about the difference between deck construction (prior to starting the game) and deck building (during the game). Earthborn Rangers has elements of both, but it is primarily using deck construction. Shadowrift is almost entirely deck building. We play through a scenario of Earthborne Rangers and talk about what ultimately happens without recording the whole encounter. Then, we follow up with a discussion of we like about the game Shadowrift.

Christopher is joined in this episode by George Breden.

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The Wonders of Bag Building

Mon, 12 May 2025 14:00:00 -0400

We talk about all the bag building games we can find info on (Christopher, Eric, and Greg).

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The Podcast is Back - Let's talk Deck Building with Eric King

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:00:00 -0400

New co-host Eric King is introduced and we talk deck-building games like Dominion, Abandon All Artichokes, Dune Imperium, Dune Imperium: Uprising, and Ruins of Arnak.

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Tim Densham & John Lapham - Circle DC Car Ride

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -0400

The audio on the car ride home from Circle DC with Tim Densham and John Lapham who are both designers for Catastrophe Games who I work with. Tim designed Zurmat and is also working on True Command. John has a game coming called A More Perfect Union.

Apologies for the audio in the car being of a lower quality.

Games mentioned in this episode:
Diplomacy, The Devil's Advocates, Nicaea, Votes for Women, Night Witches, Weimar: The Fight for Democracy, Bosses of the Senate, Star Wars Rebellion, War of the Ring, 2nd Ed., Rafter Five, Chicago '68, Prey Another Day, Coast Watchers, A Gest of Robinhood, Twilight Struggle: South Asian Monsoon, Arabian Struggle, Stonewall Uprising: Revised Ed., and Power Grid.

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What is a War Game - Discussion at Circle Con DC '24

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0400

A somewhat tongue in cheek conversation with Sebastian J. Bae. and Non-Breaking Space and two of Sebastian's professional war game cohorts - Rachel and Robert.

We also talk about economic conflict, area control, exploitation, and coercion.

This conversation was held during Circle DC '24 at the Franklin School building on the top floor of the Planet Word Museum.

Games mentioned in this episode:
Root, Roads and Boats, Scrabble, Votes for Women, Chicago '68, Labyrinth, Cross Bronx Expressway, Littoral Commander, and Container.

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Beth and Angel Make a Campaign

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 20:00:00 -0500

I talk with Beth Jackson and Angel Drummond about their current campaign on Crowdfundr - Beth and Angel Make a Campaign where they are making 31 zines during the month of February. We talk about writing, prompts, and inspiration even during a mental crunch. We also talk about how creating for yourself and a community is different than making something for mass market consumption.

We also talk about their love for sci-fi, The Princess Bride, and other pop culture touch points.

We also talk about their worst/best gaming experiences in games.

Games mentioned in this episode:
Fire in the Library, Strike a Pose, Stellar Leap, Explosions in the Library

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Lamont Jones - The Gist of Bid Whist

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500

We talk with Lamont Jones about his upcoming book, "The Gist of Bid Whist."

A boxing business attorney and executive, Lamont Jones maintains that the deals most meaningful to him are not those he’s negotiated or litigated on behalf of boxing managers, promoters, or champions. Instead, the contracts that most make his heart sing are those he enters and defends against at the card table, playing Bid Whist. Jones believes that card games connect people and that the rich story of Bid Whist is one that deserves to be widely known.

Lamont appreciates support from the American Playing Card Company

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Seppy Yoon - Fight in a Box - S7E1

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Seppy Yoon is a board game designer and publisher. We talk about his upcoming expansion for Conquest Princess: Fashion is Power - Night of the Necropede.

We talk about his games like: End of the Line, Mouse Cheese Cat Cucumber, Processing.

We also talk about games like Kingdom Death Monster and Boop.

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S6E10 - Galactic Cruise - Kinson Key Games

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0500

I talk with designers T.K. King, Dennis Northcott, Koltin Thompson about their upcoming game Galactic Cruise and how they decided to design this game. We talk about the game mechanics and why they still enjoy the game. We also talk about what it was like to add Dennis as a third designer after they had been designing their game for a while.

Games mentioned in this episode: Galactic Cruise, Settlers of Catan, Cascadia, On Mars, Horseless Carriage, Full Sun, World the Game, and Fiction.

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Bijhan Agha - Time Wars: Stellar Assault

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0400

Bijhan Agha is the designer of the game Time Wars: Stellar Assault and in this episode we talk about the game and the Patreon that helped create the game from JamSheed Studios which is an art collective which helps creators retain their works.

Games mentioned in this episode:
Time Wars: Stellar Assault, Digimon: TCG, Star Wars: The Card Game, Chess, Dixit, and Magic the Gathering

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Sabrina Culyba - Diatoms

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Diatoms was the 2023 Cardboard Edison Award winning game and we talk with designer and publisher Sabrina Culyba in this episode about why she decided to self-publish the game. We also talk about how math and art can intersect in the game and be a learning tool.

Games mentioned in this episode: Diatoms, Azul, Sagrada

Essen 2023 booth # Hall 3 H115 and it's hosted by Dina Said So Studio https://dinasaidsostudio.com/

Diatoms Kickstarter:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ludoliminal/diatoms

Diatoms website:

http://diatomsthegame.com

Carina Initiatives and the Astra Fund helped fund Diatoms: https://www.astragames.org/

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Jeff Irving - Vrahode

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -0400

Jeff Irving is the creator of the Vrahode system of gaming which is a tabletop dungeon crawl type of experience. He has spent countless hours working on his game and getting it ready to share with the world. We talk about the basics of his system and what will be available to players.

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Sigfried Trent - Everyday Heroes from Evil Genius Games

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0400

Sigfried Trent is one of the lead writers on the Everyday Heroes system from Evil Genius Games. We talk about his favorite characters to writer, the rapid growth of the company and writing challenges that come with that experience, and his favorite hero type to play.

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Kirsten Lunde - Ovation Board Game

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 13:00:00 -0400

Kirsten Lunde is a game designer and publisher who currently resides in New Zealand. We talk about the process of publishing and crowd funding her game Ovation as well as her upcoming version of the Ell Deck which will be mission based. She talks about the community and support she gained in New Zealand, including lessons learned from designer Shem Phillips. We also talk about games that have influenced her as a designer.

We also talk about the Shelf Care project on crowdfunding, and the people involved in making the project.

You can find Ovation here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lookingglassworkshop/ovation

Games mentioned in this episode:
Ovation, Gizmos, Kiitos, Hadrian's Wall, Regicide, Lindyhop, Concordia, Ell Deck.

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Akar Bharadvaj - Tyranny of Blood

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 16:00:00 -0400

In this episode I talk with designer Akar Bharadvaj about his work with the Zenobia Awards as well as his 2021 Zenobia Award winning game Tyranny of Blood: India's Caste System Under British Colonialism, 1750-1947.

Games mentioned in this episode: Votes for Women, Rising Waters, Here I Stand, Root, Twilight Imperium 4th Ed. Pericles: The Peloponnesian Wars, Versailles: 1919.

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Danielle Reynolds - HerStory & Game Design

Wed, 17 May 2023 11:00:00 -0400

Danielle Reynolds is a game designer and host of Game Design Unboxed Podcast. We talk about her new job news at Wise Wizard Games, designing games, and working full time in different parts of the board game industry.

Games mentioned in this episode: Herstory, Tiny Towns, Watch Mojo: A Super Fan Top 10 Party Game, eBay Buy it Now, Sushi Go!, Cluckle, Stargazers, Secret Clue: Animals.

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Durdle Games, UnMatched, & Game Design

Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Durdle Games is the design moniker of Jason Hager and Darren Reckner who are also local to the Cincinnati region. We talk about game design, Unmatched, and game designers they admire. Their recent game design Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze from Restoration Games is the first cooperative version of the extremely successful Unmatched series. They also have another to be renamed deduction game signed with Weird Giraffe Games. We also talk dream IPs like Demolition Man and Exo Squad.

Games mentioned in this episode: Libertalia, Unmatched, Block by Block, Cockroach Poker, Pit, Monopoly, Uno, Elder Scrolls: Legends, Magic the Gathering, Innovation, Glory to Rome, Impulse, Mottainai, Sleeping Gods, Adventures of Robinhood, War Chest, Undaunted, Sniper Elite, Resist, Burgle Brother 1 &2, Fugitive, Now Boarding, Paperback, Ticket to Ride, Splendor, Lost Ruins of Arnak.

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Jason Matthews - Twilight Struggle, Gaming, and Conflict Simulation

Thu, 04 May 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Jason Matthews is one of the designers of Twilight Struggle. This is the best selling war and historical game of all time. He is also a recent director on the board for The Game Manufacturer's Association. We talk about board games and war gaming, researching for games, The Library of Congress, Lizzo, and what he looks forward to in the hobby. Finally, we talk about why he prefers the term "conflict-simulation" versus war game.

Games we talk about in this episode:
Twilight Struggle, Twilight Struggle: South Asian Monsoon, Twilight Struggle: Red Sea - Conflict in the Horn of Africa, Votes for Women, First Monday in October, High Treason: The Trial of Louis Riel, People Power: Insurgency in the Philippines 1981-1986, Brazil: Imperial, Civilization.

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Heather O'Neill - 9th Level Games & Dreams of Yesterday

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -0400

Heather O'Neill is the co-owner of 9th Level Games (www.9thlevel.com/games) and a game designer. She also serves as Managing Director for Unpub (unpub.net). We talk about her new game - Dreams of Yesterday from Weird Giraffe Games, game design and advice she would give to newer game designers.

Games mentioned in this episode: Venture Society, Dreams of Tomorrow, Dreams of Yesterday, Splendor, Return to Dark Tower RPG, Meeple Party, Powered by the Apocalypse.

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Keun Ahn - Shadows: Heroes and Monsters

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 22:00:00 -0500

I talk with Keun Ahn about making his game Shadows: Heroes and Monsters and how he ran the Kickstarter and fulfilled the game. We also talk about moving to the U.S. from South Korea and how board games changed how he looked at gaming and social time. We also get to talk about his favorite convention experiences at smaller conventions in the Midwest.

Games mentioned in this episode:
Puerto Rico, Chinatown, Spirit Island, Munchkin, Magic the Gathering

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Amar & Pearl - Cake of Doom

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 20:00:00 -0500

In this episode we talk with new designers Amar and Pearl about their forthcoming game - Cake of Doom. We discuss what influenced them, sweet treats, and how the community influenced their game design focus.

Games mentioned in this episode:
Cake of Doom, Bites, Brass, Monopoly, Codenames, Scroll, 7 Wonders, Earth Rising, Pugs and Mugs

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Tory Brown - Votes for Women

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 20:00:00 -0500

We talk with designer Tory Brown about her upcoming game Votes for Women, what games influenced her, and why it's hard to design a game about contemporary issues. Votes for Women is a game from Fort Circle Games.

Games mentioned in this episode: Votes for Women, 1960: The Making of a President, Watergate, World's Fair 1893, Stonewall Uprising, First Monday in October, Ticket to Ride, Targi, Patchwork, and Wingspan

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Dave Thompson - Everlore

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0500

Dave Thompson is a local to Cincinnati game designer. He is also the author and artist. We talk about the years it took to create his game and the reasons he created a game where everyone can feel welcome at the table.

Games mentioned in this episode: Everlore, D&D, Pathfinder.

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Emma Larkins- Kindness in Games, Starry Night Sky & Abandon All Artichokes

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0500

Emma Larkins is the designer of Abandon All Artichokes, Squabblin Goblins, and Starry Night Sky. We talk about her design work, future projects, kindness in games and what has influenced her as a designer. Does she really hate artichokes? We find that out too.

Games mentioned in this episode:
Abandon All Artichokes, Squabbling Goblins, Starry Night Sky, Heartcatchers, And then We All Died, Ticket to Ride, Sushi Go, Cat Lady, Fantasy Realms, Wingspan, Kites, Split the Loot, Have You Had Enough Cheese?

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David Jack Thompson at AcadeCon 2022 on History & Games

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:00:00 -0500

I got to sit down with David Jack Thompson during AcadeCon 2022 in Dayton, Ohio and discuss his games, games that have influenced him, and gaming with his family. We also talked about whose brain he would pick from history.

Games mentioned in this episode:
Undaunted: Stalingrad, Resist, Pavlov's House, By Stealth and Sea, Armageddon, Switch and Signal, Soldiers in Postmen's Uniforms , Ticket to Ride, A Few Acres of Snow, Arctic Scavengers, Dominion, Advanced Squad Leader, Watergate, 13 Days, Ginomorpod, 2050 A.D., Dune Imperium, Lanzerath Ridge, Ethnos, Bliztkrieg, War Chest, Zheng He, Under Falling Skies, Warp's Edge, Dire Alliance, Final Girl, and Night Witches

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Matt Molandes on Crowdfunding

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 21:00:00 -0500

Matt Molandes is Marketing and Communications Director for Kolossal Games, Grail Games, Maple Board Games, Editions Matago, and does Community Management for Brotherwise Games. He is also a great guy to hang out with and play games as he has a large personal collection. In this episode we talk about some of his current favorite games, what is going on related to fulfillment, shipping, game production, and the back end of crowdfunding.

Games mentioned in this episode:
Artisans of Resplendent Vale, Vagrant Song, Welcome to (Your Perfect Home), Nice Buns, Roll Player Adventures, Frosthaven, Lost Empires, Silicon Valley, Western Legends (Big Box), Stormlight Miniatures, Chicken, Tapple, Twilight Struggle, Twilight Imperium, Twilight Inscription, Wonderland Wars, Honeybuzz, Flamecraft, Quacks of Quedlinburg, Roads and Boats, Overboss, Almanac, Crystal Peaks, Almost Innocent, The Magnificent, Revive, Kinfire Chronicles, Kemet, Cuphead, Forgotten Waters, Super Mega Lucky Box, and Mansions of Madness, Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle Earth, Monster Cafe, Wavelength, and Taverns of Tiefenthal .

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Corey Andalora - Explosion in the Laboratory

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0400

I talk with game designer Corey Andalora about his upcoming game - Explosion in the Laboratory from Weird Giraffe Games. We also discuss gaming in Vermont, game design, and games he enjoys.

Games mentioned in this episode: Explosion in the Laboratory, Mission Control: Critical Orbit, 27 Panic, Capital Vices, Stunt Kites, Fire in the Library, Quacks of Quedlinburg, Cubitos, Can't Stop, Creatures and Cupcakes, Rove, Tussie Mussie, Sushi Go, Gizmos, Imhotep, Studies in Sorcery, Tumbletown, Lost Ruins of Arnak, Lords of Waterdeep, Blood on the Clocktower, True Facts, and RoboRally.

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Age of Inventors - Vasilis & Vanton

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:00:00 -0400

Vasilis and Vanton are co creators of the new game Age of Inventors. We talk in depth about their upcoming game from Meeple Pug and how it plays. I pop quiz the guys on Marie Curie, and we also talk about games that influenced them.

Games mentioned in this episode:
Age of Inventors, USS Freedom, D&D, Magic the Gathering, Scythe, Oversell, 7 Wonders, Takenoko, Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy, Avalon the Resistance, Coup, Bang, Spartacus: A Game of Blood and Treachery

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Shake that City - Mads & Kåre

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0400

I talk with with co-designers Mads Fløe, Kåre Torndahl Kjær about their experience designing together and games they enjoy. Shake that City is their upcoming game published by AEG. We also talk about the board gaming community in Denmark, and the good and bad of designing a game during the pandemic.

Games mentioned in this episode:
Shake that City, Terraforming Mars, Cascadia, Copenhagen, Drop It, Karuba, Nova Luna, and Patchwork.

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Dan Hughes - Coraquest

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 14:00:00 -0400

We talk about the Muppets, being a parent, and games in this episode. Dan is the co-creator of Coraquest, with his daughter Cora. He is also a regular contributor to the Dice Tower, and has had several podcasts including Sporadically Board with Mike and Dan.

Games mentioned in this episode:
Coraquest, Village Green, Akropolis, Kingdomino, Nmbr9, Railways of the World, Wingspan, Calico, Next Station: London, Mr. Cabbagehead’s Garden, Carnegie, Battle Lore, Memoir 44, Turing machine, Bolt Action, Heroes of Normandy, Flames of War, Undaunted

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Jim Dietz - The Dietz Foundation

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 15:00:00 -0400

We talk with Jim Dietz - founder of the Dietz Foundation and former owner of Jolly Roger Games about games, educational games, helping kids read, family, Spinal Tap, and life.

Games mentioned in this episode: Supercharged, Free at Last, 1979: The Revolution in Iran, Littoral Commander, A House Divided, Civil War, Paths of Glory, The East Front, Dominion, Elder Sign, Codenames, Vietnam 1965-1975, Fury of Dracula, Civilization, Wallenstein, Axis and Allies, Until the Last Sun, Stonewall Uprising, The Sacred Band, Parsec (RPG), Swashbuckler (RPG), and Hue.

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Jeff Grossman - Cuba Libre/Battle of Perryville

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 23:00:00 -0400

We talk with local designer and librarian Jeff Grossman about his work on Cuba Libre, his upcoming game about the Battle of Perryville, and his experiences in gaming and game design.

Games we talk about in this episode: Cuba Libre, The Dark Summer: Normandy 1944, Wilderness War, Labyrinth: The War on Terror, Andean Abyss, Nevsky, Almoravid, Falling Sky, Henry: The Agincourt Campaign, Inferno, Gloomhaven, Puerto Rico, Grand Austria Hotel, Dune: Imperium, 18xx, Blind Sword series, Dawn of the Zeds, Settlers of Catan, Wingspan.

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Phil Walker-Harding - Joey Games

Wed, 18 May 2022 12:00:00 -0400

We talk with game designer and publisher Phil Walker-Harding about his new publishing company Joey Games, what he values in game design, Australian treats, and his current and upcoming games. We also spend some time discussing why sustainability in publishing is personally important to Phil.

Games mentioned in this episode: Barenpark, Imhotep, Imhotep Duel, Sushi Go!, Gingerbread House, Llama Land, Busy Beaks, Scribbly Gum, Pass the Party Food, Kosmos - Adventure Game Series, Voyages, Sprawlopolis, Tussie Mussie, Dungeons and Dragons, Marvel Super Heroes RPG, Near and Far, Museum Suspects, and Explorers.

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Kara Centell-Dunk - Descent: Legends of the Dark

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:00:00 -0400

We talk with Senior Designer at Fantasy Flight Games, Kara Centell-Dunk who has worked on projects like Mansions of Madness, Journeys in Middle Earth, and Descent: Legends in the Dark.

We talk about game design, writing, immersion in games, and trying to create an experience for players. We also spend some time talking about Kara's other hobbies near the beginning of the episode.

Games mentioned in this episode: Patchwork, Legacy of Dragonholt, Monopoly, Magic the Gathering, Dungeons and Dragons, Thunderstone, Munchkin, Arkham Horror 2nd Edition, Power Grid, Netrunner, A Mending, Welcome to the Moon, Tomb, Twilight Imperium 4th Edition, and Fog of Love.

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T. Caires - Birds of a Feather

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0400

We talk with Chief Operating Officer of Snowbright Studio, T. Caires, about sustainability in games, what they enjoy playing, and their story of gaming. We also talk about the launch of Snowbright's re-release of Birds of a Feather.

Games mentioned in this episode:
Descent: Legends of the Dark, Betrayal on the Hill, Birds of a Feather, Le Havre, Feast for Odin, Lisboa, Black Angel, Patchwork Express, Monopoly, Risk, Hearts, Spades, Abandon all Artichokes, Star Wars Destiny, Kabuto Sumo, Skulls of Sedlec, Circle the Wagons, Strategy, Dominion, Race for the Galaxy, Ascension, Dungeons and Dragons, Steam, Kings of Air and Steam, Arkham Horror, Dice Masters, and Quarriors!

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Ryan's Adepticon 2022 Follow Up

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0400

We talk about Ryan's experiences going back to Adepticon this year to play Bloodbowl. Random thoughts and news from the board game industry.

We also touch on IP games and specifically spend some time discussing Terror Below, GI Joe Deck Building Game, Transformers Deck Building Game, and Power Rangers Deck Building Game.

Other games mentioned: Warhammer 40K, Marvel Crisis Protocol, X-Wing, Star Wars Armada, Carcassonne, Settlers of Catan: Dawn of Humankind, Tigris and Euphrates, Robotech: Reconstruction, Keyforge, Marvel: Legendary, Alien: Legendary, Firefly, Star Wars: Outer Rim, Gaslands, Welcome to the Moon, Lots, Lots: Filled In.

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Taylor Shuss - Stonewall Uprising & The Sacred Band

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 14:00:00 -0500

In this episode we talk with designer Taylor Shuss about 2 of his forthcoming games - The Sacred Band and Stonewall Uprising as well as his general design approach and games he is playing. We also briefly discuss the representation of homosexuality in gaming and how very few games approach the topic or the topic of human relationships in general, and why there may be a lack of compelling games on human relationships in general.

Games mentioned in this episode:
The Mind, Gayopoly Tokyo Highway, Mind MGMT, Letters from Whitechapel, Suspend, TocToc Woodman, Container, SPQF, Fort, Dominion, Twilight Struggle, The Sacred Band, and Stonewall Uprising

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How you Dune?

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0500

In this episode we discuss our favorite Dune games so far, what we are playing and watching, train games, and Renier Knizia games.

We also find out what happened at the end of Ryan's Bloodbowl season.

Games mentioned in this episode:
Dune: A Game of Conquest, Diplomacy, and Betrayal, Dune: A Game of Conquest and Diplomacy, Dune: Imperium, Dune: House Secrets, Dune: Betrayal, Rex Imperium, Ra, Tigris and Euphrates, Modern Art, Samurai, Qin, High Society, Loot, Lost Cities, My City, L.L.A.M.A., Panamax, Claim 2, A Game about Wee Whimsical Creatures and Trying to Identify them after someone makes noises, Azul, Barenpark, Gingerbread House, Studies in Sorcery, The Expanse, Firefly, Outer Rim, and Gargoyles.

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Ryan loves Bloodbowl

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0500

In this episode we do some catching up as we haven't seen each other for a while. We talk about Origins, local conventions Acadecon, CincyCon, CincityCon, and DayCon as well as a small bit of speculation about the Game Manufacturer's Association.

We spend some time talking about a few recent games, and then end the episode talking about why Ryan loves Bloodbowl and his current team roster.

Games we mention in this episode: Claim, Claim 2, Spirit Island, Quacks of Quedlinburg, Legend of the Five Rings RPG, Axon Punk RPG, Floriferous, Biblios, Biblios: Quill and Parchment, Cubitos, Roll Player, Whirling Witchcraft, Whatnot Cabinet, Dinosaur Island: Rawr n' Write, and Dinosaur World.

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Sen-Foong Lim

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0400

We have a chat with designer, author, and professor, Sen-Foong Lim about his experiences in gaming and game design. We talk about some of his favorite game and what his design goals are in all types of tabletop games.

Games we mention in this episode: Jiangshi: Blood in the Banquet Hall, Masks:, Avatar: Legends, Blades in the Dark, Mind MGMT, Belfort, Masters of the Universe: Clash for Eternia, Transformers: Deck Building Game, G.I. Joe Deck Building Game, The Legend of Korea, Twilight 2000, Nuke: The Last Game on Earth, MechWarrior, Battletech, Pandemic: Legacy, Above and Below, Tiles of the Arabian Nights, Scooby Doo: Escape from the Haunted Mansion, The Goonies: Escape One-Eyed Willy's Rich Stuff, The Shining: Escape from the Overlook Hotel, MicroMacro: Crime City

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Travis Drake - Brouhaha Games

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 16:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the podcast we talk with game designer and publisher Travis Drake of Brouhaha Games about his upcoming publication Hysteria as well as Halloween and Halloween adjacent games.

The KS date for Hysteria has been moved back to later in October than we talk about in this episode.

Games we talk about in this episode: Pumpkin Patch: Bad Seeds, Hysteria, One Night Ultimate Werewolf, The Ravens of Thri Sahashri, Glory to Rome, Gloom, Salem 1692, Affliction: Salem 1692, Horrified, Haunt the House, Avatars Legends: The Roleplaying Game, Wingspan, Indonesia, Tak, Santorini, Fireball Island: Race to Adventure, Twilight Imperium (4th Edition), Keyflower, Two Rooms and a Boom, Catan, and Dominion

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Kevin Tracy - Mordath Games

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0400

We talk with local Cincinnati game designer Kevin Tracy about his forthcoming game Delver: Heroes of Farenwald.

Games mentioned in this episode: Munchkin, Baldur's Gate, King of Tokyo, Forbidden Island, Forbidden Desert, Pandemic, Zombie Dice, Ogre, Cryptid, Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle Earth, Mansions of Madness (Second Edition), Betrayal at House on the Hill, Force of Will, Duel Masters, Transformers: Deck Building Game, Final Fantasy: Trading Card Game, Bunny Kingdom, Scythe, Everdell, Dungeons and Dragons, Savage Worlds, and Dixit.

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Isra C of Llama Dice

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 17:00:00 -0400

In this episode we talk with designer Isra C., one half of the designing duo Llama Dice about games he enjoys, game design, and some of his upcoming projects.

Games mentioned in this episode:
Concordia, Shinkansen, Smoothies, Red Cathedral, Aloha Pioha, Ray Master, Point Salad, Trajan, Castles of Burgundy, The Magnificent, 6 Nimmt!/Take 5, Pueblo, Dominion, Azul, Stone Age, Llamaland, Barenpark, Gingerbread House, Ramen, Flatiron, Walkie-Talkie, and Flowar.

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Bez Shahriari - Stuff by Bez!

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

S3E4 - we talk with game designer and publisher from Stuff by Bez! - Bez Shahriari about game design, gaming experiences, why she plays games and what she hopes for in the world of table top gaming.

Some of Bez's links:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bybez/a-game-about-wee-whimsical-creatures-and-trying-to
https://twitter.com/stuffByBez
https://twitter.com/ell_deck
http://www.stuffbybez.com/
https://www.twitch.tv/stuffbybez/
https://www.youtube.com/stuffbybez
https://www.instagram.com/stuffbybez/
https://www.instagram.com/categorick.ell/
https://www.facebook.com/thingsbybez/
www.stuffbybez.bigcartel.com/
http://stuffbybez.com/streams

Games mentioned in this episode: Yogi, Kitty Cataclysm, Escape from Colditz, Monopoly, Risk, Hive, Palago, Go, Jungle Speed, Snap, Root, Oath, Lords of Waterdeep, Carcassonne, Coup, Diplomacy, One Night Ultimate Werewolf, The Resistance, The Ell Deck, and A Game about Wee Wimsical Creatures and trying to identify them after someone makes noises.

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Amabel Holland - Hollandspiele

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0400

Game designer and publisher Amabel Holland joins us to talk about some of her games, how she is able to design so many games, what she is working on now (August 2020), and what she values in game design and production. We also talk about her game company that she owns with her wife Mary - Hollandspiele.

Games we talk about in this episode:
Irish Gauge, Iberian Gauge, This Guilty Land, The Field of the Cloth of Gold, Dinosaur Table Battles, Catan, Westphalia, Supply Lines of the American Revolution, Martian Rails, Iron Dragon, Caylus, El Grande, Tigris and Euphrates, Shadows in the Weald, High Speed Hover Tank, and Escape from Hades.

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Fertessa Allyse Scott - Wicked and Wise

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:00:00 -0400

We talk with game designer and producer (Funko Games) Fertessa Allyse Scott about her new game Wicked and Wise. We also spend some time talking about her approach to game design and what she believes is the core of a game.

We also ask her what game a villain would force her to play.

Fertessa has successfully launched Wicked and Wise, already finished a successful campaign for the Book of Villainy, and is finishing up a game called Mansplaining with designer Mondo Davis.

Games we talk about in this episode: Wicked and Wise, Book of Villainy, Mansplaining, Spades, Tichu, The Crew: The Quest for Planet 9, Monopoly, Boggle, Risk, Qwirkle, Arboretum, Splendor, Catan, and The Mind.

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Laurie Blake - Earth Rising - Stop, Drop, and Roll

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -0400

Laurie Blake from Stop, Drop, and Roll Games in the UK joins Christopher to kick off Season 3, Episode 1 of the podcast. Join us as Laurie talks about sustainability in games, climate change, and his game Earth Rising.

We talk about game design, improving practices to be good citizens and how his game plays.

Game mentioned in this episode. Earth Rising, Pugs in Mugs, Spirit Island, Pandemic, Hero Quest, Monopoly, Survive: Escape from Atlantis, Lawyer Up, Twilight Imperium 4th Edition, Robo Rally, and Zombicide.

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Season 2 Wrap Up

Thu, 27 May 2021 10:00:00 -0400

We wrap up Season 2 talking about convention and gaming news, some painting tips, and talking about a little Kickstarter news.

Games we talk about in this episode: Lords of Waterdeep, Splendor, Formula D, Felinia, Isle of Cats, Paperback Adventures, Magic the Gathering, Super Dungeon Explore, Oath, Dirge: The Rust Wars, Warhammer, Marvel: Crisis Protocol, Gaslands, Bloodbowl, D&D, Tussie Mussie, Mariposas, Wingspan, Sprawlopolis, Agropolis, Buru, The Withcher: Old World, Keyflower, and Worker Placement - The Game.

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Dr. Wictz - Robotech Reconstruction

Wed, 12 May 2021 15:00:00 -0400

We talk with designers Aaron and Austin of Dr. Wictz about the upcoming (June 2021) game Robotech Reconstruction.

We also talk about game design and what they think makes a good game. We also deal with the concept of "not for me" in gaming and how that doesn't exclude other people from having fun in their own way.

Games mentioned in this episode.
Robotech Reconstruction, Root, Diplomacy, Dune, Monopoly, Monikers, Boggle, and You Fool.

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Jessica Metheringham - Dissent Games UK

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:00:00 -0400

We talk with board game designer, publisher, and activist Jessica Metheringham about her experiences in the tabletop gaming world. Specifically, we talk a lot about her upcoming game Library Labyrinth and how she got into designing games from her political activism.

Games we talk about in this episode:
Disarm the Base, Sub Terra, Mountain Goats, Forbidden Island, Forbidden Desert, Carcassonne, Obscurio, Mysterium, and Clue.

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TC Petty III - My Father's Work

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:00:00 -0400

We talk with game designer TC Petty III about his upcoming Kickstarter and game release- My Father's Work as well as some of influences in gaming and what he looks for in a gaming experience. We also talk about whether crying in a game can be a good thing and what he is looking forward to in the coming years with gaming.

Games we mention in this episode:
My Father's Work, Blood Rage, Aquatica, Blood Bowl, Rummikub, Catan, Gipf, Yinsh, Carcassonne, Dvonn, Go, Othello, Risk, Love Letter, Coup, Wurfel Bohnanza, Three Sisters, Fleet: The Dice Game, Hadrian's Wall, Raiders of the North Sea, Raiders of Scythia, Fleet, Pandemic: Legacy, Oath, Expedition to Newdale, Oh My Goods, Great Western Trail, Puerto Rico, and Lignum.

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GAMA & Local Pittsburgh Spotlight- Guest Kylie Prymus - Games Unlimited

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0400

We talk with guest Kylie Prymus. Kylie is the owner of Games Unlimited in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and the current VP of the retail advisory board for GAMA. We talk about some of his favorite gaming experiences, how he tries to bring people into the gaming experience, and what he is looking forward to in gaming in the coming years.

Some of the games we talk about in the episode:
Ticket to Ride, Catan, Battlestar Galactica, Bunny Kingdom, Endeavor, Ragusa, Cubitos, Witches Brew, Broom Service, Dice Throne, Risk, Monopoly, Quarriors, Dice Masters, Quacks of Quedlinburg, Clank, Dune: Imperium, Dune, Lost Ruins of Arnak, Pandemic Legacy, Rise of Augustus, Magica, Umbria Via, Trickerion, Twilight Imperium 4th Edition, Cosmic Encounter, War of the Ring 2nd Edition, Cubitos, Carcassonne.

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Spring 2021 Gaming News

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0400

We discuss some new and noteworthy news in card games, role-playing games, board games, and the tabletop gaming industry. We also end up having some pop-culture discussion and talk about upcoming conventions for 2021.

Some of the games mentioned in this episode:
Endless Winter: Paleoamerica, Everdell, Black Orchestra, Eleminis, Nemo's War, My Hero Academia CCG, Magic the Gathering, YuGiOh, Pokemon, Darwin's Journey, Summoner Wars 2nd Ed., Iwari, Tang Gardens, Princess Bride: I Hate to Kill You, Princes of Florence, Taj Mahal, Ra, Samurai, Tigris and Euphrates, Through the Desert, Scrumbrawl, Century Spice Road, Great Western Trail, Azul, Coyote and Crow, Star Wars Epic Duels, Unmatched, Dirge: The Rust Wars, Kingsport Festival, Kingsburg, Marvel United, Marvel Champions, Crisis Protocol, Lord of the Rings, Tapestry, The Siege of Runedar, Axon Punk, and D&D (Dark Tower Re-Print).

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Local Cincinnati Spotlight - Riley Mullins of Victory Pints

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -0400

We talk with entrepreneur Riley Mullins as he gets ready to open his new board game venue - Victory Pints. We discuss some of the challenges of opening this type of venue, and discuss some of his favorite games and gaming experiences.

Games we mention in this episode:
Wingspan, Patchwork, Carcassonne, Hiss, Kingdomino, 7 Wonders, Catan, Hoot Owl Hoot!, Pandemic, Ticket to Ride, Ticket to Ride: New York, Risk, D&D, Magic: The Gathering, Monopoly, Strategy, Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Mille Bornes, Power Grid, Lord of the Rings the Card Game, Legend of the Five Rings LCG, A Game of Thrones LCG, Marvel Champions, Crisis Protocol, War of the Ring 2E, Stockpile, Viticulture, Great Western Trail, A Feast for Odin, Android Netrunner, and Star Wars LCG.

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Carla Kopp - (Weird Giraffe)

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:00:00 -0500

The podcast returns with our guest Carla Kopp. Carla is a software engineer turned board game designer and publisher. We talk about some of her games, including the success of the recent Kickstarter Gift of Tulips.

Games we talk about in this episode:
Stellar Leap, Machi Koro, Pandemic Legacy: Season 0, Pandemic, Pandemic Legacy: Season 2, Tussie Mussie, Studies in Sorcery, Gift of Tulips, Crystallo, Squire for Hire, and Tumble Town.

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Our Favorite Drafting Games

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0500

In this episode we talk about some of our favorite drafting games - focusing on the pick and pass method of drafting.

Ryan even goes into his specific strategy for enjoying the game Blood Rage.

Some of the games we cover in this episode.
7 Wonders, 7 Wonders Duel, Among the Stars, Artsee, Azul, Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig, Blood Rage, Draftosaurus, Ginkgopolis, Inis, Jaipur, Magic the Gathering, Medieval Academy, Morels, Res Arcana, Sagrada, Sushi Go, Terraforming Mars, Through the Ages, Tides of Time, Tides of Madness, It's a Wonderful World.

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Dr. Patrick Rael on Whose History in Gaming

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:00:00 -0500

We talk about a number of topics with our guest including representation, race, and history in games. We also discuss his distinction between the ludic and discursive elements of games, how games make an argument for a certain point of view.

Dr. Rael is Professor of History at Bowdin College and has written professionally about race, slavery, and reconstruction. His hobby writing has included a blog on board games, and he is also a game designer.

Although this episode does not contain explicit material, it does include reference to some serious topics including the Dylan Roof murders and suicide.

If you or someone is having suicidal thoughts, please call: 1-800-273-8255 (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)

Games that we discuss in this episode:
Kingmaker, Ogre, Freedom, Puerto Rico, Endeavor: Age of Sail, Struggle of Empires, Liberty or Death, Twilight Struggle, Discoveries: The Journals of Lewis and Clark, Lewis & Clark: The Expedition, Founding Fathers, Modern Art, Colonial, Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle Earth, Mansions of Madness 2E, Jeff Davis, Codenames, Here I Stand, 1960: The Making of a President, and Watergate.

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2021 Up and Coming

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0500

We talk about games in current articles on the internet, the current most anticipated games of 2021, some of our feelings on Lord of the Rings movies, and tabletop gaming news.

Games that we talk about in this episode:
Dungeons and Dragons 5e, Savage Worlds, Ankh, Frosthaven, Darwin's Journey, Carnegi, Twilight Struggle, ISS Vanguard, Kemet, Oath, Nemesis: Lockdown, Terraforming Mars: The Dice Game, Terraforming Mars, Race for the Galaxy, Roll for the Galaxy, Terraforming Mars, War of the Ring Second Edition, War of the Ring: Kings of Middle Earth Expansion, Wings of War, X-Wing Miniatures Game, Battlestar Galactica Miniatures Game, Endless Winter: Paleoamerica, Flamme Rouge: Grand Tour, Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game, Jaipur, The Expanse: Board Game, Sagrada, Twilight Imperium 4e, Azul, 7 Wonders Duel, Splendor Marvel, Codenames: Duet, Splendor, Pandemic, Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Sonora, Fort, The Search for Planet X, Twilight Struggle: Conflict in the Horn of Africa, Russian Railroads, Ultimate Railroads, Carnegie, Star Wars Rebellion, The Great Wall, Omen, Curious Cargo, Starfarers of Catan, Star Trek Catan, Solar Quest, Through the Ages, Space Alert, Codenames, Mage Knight, Dungeon Lords, Galaxy Trucker, Firefly: The Game, Keyflower, Cartouche, Scythe, Ginkopolis, Sagrada, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Party, Dune, Marvel Champions: The Galaxy's Most Wanted Expansion, Glory to Rome, Gandhi, Fire in the Lake, and Cuba Libre.

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Gary Chavez - GCRS Games

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:00:00 -0500

We talk about game design and the game design community, especially in Cincinnati, with designer of Saints and Scoundrels Gary Chavez.

Games we talk about in this episode:
Saints and Scoundrels, Nuclear War, Pass the Pigs, Wingspan, Meeple Circus, Dead of Winter, Dinosaur Island, Roll Player, Harry Potter, Monopoly, Chutes and Ladders, Dwarven Smithy, Ticket to Ride, King of Tokyo, Star Realms, Darwin's Journey, Carnegi, Sentinels of the Multiverse.

We also mention Origins, CinCity Con, and GenCon, and the company Quillsilver.

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Mik and Starla - Our Family Plays Games

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 17:00:00 -0500

In this episode we talk about gaming, making the gaming community bigger, and some of Mik and Starla's recent favorite games.

Games we mention in this episode:
Monopoly, Clue, Payday, Life, Sorry, Submarine, UBoot, Mastermind, Bermuda Triangle, Tank Battle, King Kong, The Alpha, Hans Teutonica, Lost Ruins of Arnak, Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Unmatched, Above and Below, Suburbia, Terraforming Mars, Downforce, Clank!, Scoville, Calico, Quacks of Quedlinburg, Dune Imperium, and Jaipur.

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Intro to Mini Painting with AJ Johnson

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -0500

We discuss the basics of painting and how to become a better painter with guest AJ Johnson.

Some of the games we discuss in this episode: Warhammer 40K, Warmachine, Gaslands: Refueled, Twilight Struggle, Twilight Struggle: Red Sea - Conflict in the Horn of Africa, Command & Colors: Samurai Battles, Blood Rage, Dreadfleet, and Trophy Buck.

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John O'Donnell on the Experience of Board Gaming

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 23:00:00 -0500

We talk about the experience of board gaming and what actually is happening when you play a board game. This discussion is with former engineer and board game enthusiast John O'Donnell who is studying what it means to play a board game.

Games we discuss in this episode: Monopoly, Scrabble, Cluedo, Castles of Burgundy, Fireball Island, Heaven and Ale, Moveable Type, The Mind, Wavelength, Gonz Schon Clever (That's so Clever), Quacks of Quedlinburg, Telestrations, The Crew, Agricola, Isle of Skye, Scythe, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Party, Blood Bowl, Blood Rage, and companies Games Workshop and Cheap Ass Games.

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Season 1 Finale with Guest Cole Wehrle

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Season Finale for our first season!

Join us and special guest Cole Wehrle as he discusses history, books he is reading, game design, receiving helpful criticism and reviews, and his new game Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile.

We had a great evening hearing from designer Cole Wehrle (Root, Pax Pamir 2nd Ed.). Cole has a background in history and English literature. He currently works for Leder Games as a developer and staff designer and runs his own company Wehrlegig Games with his brother Drew.

Games we talk about in this episdoe: Pax Pamir (2nd Ed.), Root, Dune, John Company, An Infamous Traffic, Undaunted, The Great Game, Wingspan, Barbarian Kingdom & Empire, The King's Dilemma, Holding On, Pandemic: Legacy, Dune, Andean Abyss, Pax Viking, Lords of the Spanish Main, and Lords of the Sierra Madre.

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Memorable Gaming Experiences - The Good, the Bad, and the Funny

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 16:00:00 -0500

In this episode we talk about some of our most memorable gaming experiences, both good and bad, but mostly the goods ones. We also talk about a couple of games we played on Halloween.

Some of the games we talk about in this episode are: Escape from the Aliens in Outer Space, Guess Who, Mysterium Park, Horrified, Cryptid, Nippon Rails, Legend of the Five Rings (AEG), Risk, Twilight Imperium 4th Edition, Dune, Twilight Imperium Rex: Final Days of an Empire, Parcheesi, Rummy, and Euchre.

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Write that Game

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 14:00:00 -0500

In this episode we talk about games with writing including tabletop RPGs, classic miniature game BattleTech, and the roll and write genre. We also talk about crayon train games.

Games we cover in this episode: GasLands and GasLands Refueled, BattleTech, Welcome To (Your Perfect Home), Floor Plan, Super-Ski Pinball 4-Cade, Iron Dragon, India Rails, British Rails, Age of Rebellion, Rifts: Savage World, and Warhammer 40K.

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Talking about the Gaming Industry

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0500

We talk about our experiences working in game stores and why we think local stores are still important and relevant. We also talk about exclusivity deals, kickstarter, and what is important in publishing games.

Some of the games and companies we mention in this episode:
Panamax, Cryptid, Fantasy Flight Games, Asmodee, Space Cowboy, Blood Bowl, Blitz Bowl, Clank! Legacy Acquisitions Incorporated, Frostgrave (2nd Edition), Reaper Miniatures, Stonemaier, CMON, Funko, Prospero Hill, Back to the Future: Back in Time, Funkoverse, Pan Am, Blood Rage, ACD, Alliance, Marvel Champions, Ticket to Ride, Settlers of Catan, Magination, AEG, Legend of the Five Rings, Smash Up, Cards Against Humanity, Snakes and Lattes, Yottaquest, Out of the Box, Grindhouse Coffee, and Greater than Games.

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What We Like in Kids Games

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 16:00:00 -0400

In this episode we talk about some of our favorite kids games including games from Haba (publisher), The Enchanted Tower, My First Stone Age, Ice Cool, The Magic Labyrinth, Labyrinth, Croak, Rhino Hero, Animal Upon Animal, and Loopin Louie. We also talk about role-playing games for kids including Dungeons and Dragons and My Little Pony.

We take some time to discuss what we think makes a good children's game and the difference between a family game and a children's game.

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Best and Worst Roundup Part 2

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 17:00:00 -0400

In this episode we follow up on our discussion of some the best board games on Board Game Geek, focusing mainly on cooperative games.

In this follow up of Best Games, we finish talking about competitive games before discussing some of the highest ranked cooperative games on Board Game Geek. We also discuss why we think some games may be ranked as high as they are and what makes for a generally good game.

Games we talk about in this episode: Twilight Struggle, Lord of the Rings the Card Game, Arkham Horror the Card Game, Legend of the Five Rings LCG, Game of Thrones the Card Game, Marvel Champions, Marvel Legendary, Spirit Island, The Thing, Kingdom Death Monster, 7th Continent, Hi Ho! Cherry-o, Pandemic Legacy Season 1, Pandemic Legacy Season 0, Gloomhaven, The Thing: Infection at Outpost 31, Zpocalypse, Quarriors, The Oregon Trail Card Game, Jim Henson's Labyrinth: The Board Game, Rising 5: Runes of Asteros, First Martians, Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island, Mechs vs. Minions, Tellstones: King's Gambit, Betrayal, Betrayal at Mystery Mansion, The Lord of the Rings, Journeys in Middle-earth, Nemesis, Escape from the Aliens in Outer Space, 7th Citadel, Mage Knight: Ultimate Edition, Mage Knight (Wizkids), Legend of the Five Rings (AEG), Star Wars: X-Wing (2nd Ed.), Dominion, and Power Grid

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Best and Worst Roundup Part 1

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0400

This is part one of two where we talk best and some worst on competitive and cooperative games. This episode focuses on best competitive games from the Board Game Geek rankings.

Games we discuss or mention in this episode: Castles of Burgundy, Root, Notre Dame, La Isla, Bruges, Carpe Diem, Tzolk'in, In the Year of the Dragon, Pillars of the Earth: Duel, Macao, Luna, Strasbourg, Bora Bora, Trajan, Castles of Tuscany, Stone Age, Fury of Dracula (2nd Ed.), Pandemic: The Cure, Brass, Brass: Birmingham, Brass: Lancashire, Age of Industry, Terraforming Mars, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization, Star Wars Rebellion, War of the Ring (2nd Ed.), Gaia Project, Terra Mystica, Great Western Trail, Maracaibo, Iron Dragon, Scythe, 7 Wonders: Duel, Twilight Imperium (3rd and 4th Editions), Twilight Struggle, Gloomhaven, Twilight Imperium Rex: Final Days of an Empire, Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy, and Diplomacy.

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Solo Games - Guest John LaRuffa

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 20:00:00 -0400

We talk solo games and gaming with guest John LaRuffa.

We mention a number of games in this episode. Highlights include Android Netrunner, Puerto Rico, Smartphone Inc., A Feast for Odin, Settlers of Catan, Maracaibo, Great Western Trail, Isle of Skye, Cartographers, Welcome to (Your Perfect Home), Fallout, Space Vermin from Beyond!, and Stellar Leap.

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Introductions

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 19:00:00 -0400

Introductory podcast where we (Christopher & Ryan) introduce ourselves and have some fun.

Games we talk about or mention in this video: Monsters Menace America, Keyflower, Castles of Burgundy, Betrayal at the House on the Hill, Spirit Island, Pandemic, Forbidden Island, Skip Bo, Carcassonne, Magic the Gathering (MtG), Dungeons and Dragons (3rd!/?), Recess, Blood Rage, Rising Sun, Android: Netrunner, Frostrgrave, The Enchanted Tower, Funkoverse, Checkers, Star Wars Miniatures, Tammmany Hall, and Diplomacy.

We get nostalgic and also disagree about what makes a Euro style game in this episode.

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