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RA episode 73 Goonies and Steamed Hams
November 09, 2021 15:53 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBIn the first of two episodes going back to the 80's, the team tackles The Goonies: Never Say Die. As Goonmaster, Reverend D guided the team through the first scenario of the game, giving Couch James a much needed break from running a game. Did our team win? And were they successful in finding One Eyed Willy's treasure? D also gives a brief update on his adventures at SNAFU con and an intriguing game involving flipping a table. Quick warning: while this episode is mark explicit, it is due to...
RABL episode 014 Interview With Malachi Rempen
October 26, 2021 21:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBYou heard our review of Roll Camera, now meet the creator himself; Malachi Rempen! Couch James and Reverend D sit down with Mal to discuss his background in game design, future projects, and Mal even has a few great questions for our hosts!
RA episode 072 Dread Part 2: The Dreadening
October 26, 2021 14:56 - 1 hour - 67 MBWith only two survivors remaining, and time running out, will our team be able to escape the horrific monsters on the space hulk? Did Doctor Chad James somehow survive his encounter with the symbiote? And what of the zero gravity roller disco? All those answers and more in the finale of Dread!
RA episode 71 Dread Part 1
October 12, 2021 15:02 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBIt's another playthrough for the team as they play the horror rpg Dread. Join the crew of the ISS James Brown as they arrive at a damaged space hulk for zero gravity roller disco. What happened to the ship? Where is the crew? And do our hosts make it out alive?
RABL episode 13 Dragon From SNAFUCon
September 29, 2021 22:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBOn this Bonus Level we've got Dragon from SNAFU to tell us all about the upcoming SNAFU convention, a safe and fun environment for fans of types. Hear all about the cosplay contests, various vendors, and the massive table top gaming area. Dragon shares with Reverend D his favorite games and even a cool convention story! This year’s theme is time travel, so be prepared! (Note: the ticket prices discussed in this episode are slightly off from what the website says, but they are still quite aff...
RA episode 070 H.P Porkcraft
September 29, 2021 05:05 - 1 hour - 68 MBBilly the Gray takes point this episode and shares his love of craft with the H.P. Lovecraft inspired game, Arkham Horror 2nd Edition. Who was the first to succumb to madness? Who saved the world from cosmic horrors beyond our understanding? Who knows! Reverend D has new Magic the Gathering cards for everyone from Innistrad: Midnight Hunt. There's a ton of info from Nintendo and the team has some of it. Jerky is found, and as a bonus, you get to hear about how Reverend D was detained at the a...
RA episode 069 Paw People
September 15, 2021 06:59 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBIn this very adult episode, it's the triumphant return of Uncle Billy who is now Billy the Grey! The team is Horrified, and played Horrified so you can hear more about the game. There talk about out of print games. Chatting about Dune. James and Bill geeking it up about Startrek. And even a discussion about how physics work in the cartoon, Up.
RA episode 068 Title of the Movie
September 02, 2021 20:16 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBHave you ever wanted to star in a film? How about directing or producing? Roll Camera lets you do just that and the team is here to tell you all about it. While playing, James and Dennis felt nostalgic for a similar computer game by the name of The Movies. Magic the Gathering released a set based on Dungeons and Dragons and a taste of future sets to come. And of course, another Jack Black Fact.
RA episode 067 Chocobusters
August 18, 2021 03:55 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBIt's a solo venture for the Reverend D but that doesn't mean he showed up empty handed. He's got a review for you on local Escape Rooms! A review of the one shot comic for Gloomhaven. Two card games; Chocobo's Crystal Hunt and Ghostbusters! Want some Pokemon? There's Pokemon Unite to scratch that itch! The cherry on top of this episode is yet another...Jack Black Fact!
RA episode 066 Little Less Conversation, Little More Burgle
August 03, 2021 13:16 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBIt’s time for another heist as the team plays Burgle Bros 2: The Casino Capers! Is it easier to pull off a job on a casino, or did the bouncers catch our team? In the second half, you get a stream of consciousness conversation ranging from an in depth discussion on comics, to the Olympics, to Amanda wanting to resurrect pogs. Why pogs Amanda? Why? And they’ve got talk about Broken Lizard. (Spoiler warning for the King In Black comic event)
RABL episode 12 Gamer Himanish Stops By
July 29, 2021 05:12 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBOn this Bonus Level, Reverend D chats with a fellow gamer, Himanish. Enjoy a pleasant chat about sports games, the Wii, and even the Kinect. Note: there were a couple slight issues with sound at the end where you’ll only hear in one side
RA episode 065 Back to the Woods
July 21, 2021 13:26 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBThe team threatened it for a while and now they have made good on that threat: this is a musical episode! Not entirely, but they got inspired by the Ravensburger game, Villainous. How do villains win when they compete against each other? Did anyone truly win? The team also dives into the creativity of table top RPGs and plans for the future as they fan girl out over James Woods.
RA episode 064 Kids Games
July 06, 2021 06:10 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBIn this episode, the team covers several kid friendly games perfect for getting your kids into boardgaming. After promising it for months now, it's the official premiere of Smart Shark Bites with Smart Shark Nathan. What does SS Nathan have for everyone? It's Monster of the Week!
RA episode 63 Leave Mothra Alone
June 25, 2021 19:23 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBAre you ready for a Kaiju rumble in Godzilla: Tokyo Clash?! How about an unusual segue into discussing Love Actually? Maybe some E3 highlights are your jam this week? Curious about the Mario Kart Home Circuit? We've got all of that in this episode plus the return of Jack Black Facts!
RABL episode 11 Brett of Bar N Games
June 21, 2021 00:09 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBWe've got a special guest on this Bonus Level as Reverend D interviews Brett of the upcoming Bar N Games bar in Reno Nevada. Learn about what's in store when the bar opens. From theme nights, to a massive gaming floor, to even cosplay, this bar will be a fun place to hang out and enjoy gaming culture. Want to learn more? Check out these links: Gofundme https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-get-bar-n-games-open-in-downtown-reno?qid=7fd1bacb24fbc26f52a22726d4c0ec4b Website https://barandgames.com/ ...
RABL episode 10 Rian of Bosscast Podcast
June 09, 2021 05:37 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBReverend D is joined by Rian, host of the Bosscast Podcast to chat retro games. Got a favorite PS1 RPG? Odds are good these guys have heard of or played it. Rian and D also get into a deeper discussion on content creation and some of the rules set out by YouTube. Be sure to check out and support The Bosscast Podcast! https://open.spotify.com/show/6ujPsKKOIi2oEk0xV6Xjo2?si=zlKi9tUSTS6xX65QhXaLfA&dl_branch=1
RA episode 062 A New James Has Appeared
June 07, 2021 12:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBA new James has arrived in town to talk with the team about game design, James Nigbur! Listen in on his design process. Hear the story straight from James and his wife Lizy about creating a multitude of games. And learn about some of their favorite games that brought them into the boardgaming world. Want to get updates and see the other projects? Check out jpngames.com for more info
RA episode 61 Burgling Flamethrowers
May 25, 2021 05:48 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBIt's time for another heist as the gang plays Burgle Bros! Did they succeed or were they caught? How are flamethrowers involved? What's the significance of James's elephant? Did these senior pranks really occur? And why is W back? These questions are answered in this episode. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6i7wPulAbnI5g8BNp73jY1?si=m-h6A8HgSheD1zuNmRu4lQ&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A6ujPsKKOIi2oEk0xV6Xjo2 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jaynigbur/you-said-you-could-draw-0?ref=nav_search&...
RA episode 60 Bush's Last Bastion
May 10, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBThe team has once again tried to over work Intern Xteve with their shenanigans in this review of Last Bastion. A BIG thank you to listener Michael for sending this one, the team does FINALLY get around to giving a review on how the game plays. Oh, look at this, Reverend D is doing another voice and derailing the show. At least it's somewhat entertaining. We get a lesson on animals that Xteve had to find music for it. James and Bill in the second half of the show bring up future plans for the ...
RA episode 59 DIVE! DIVE! DIVE!
April 26, 2021 05:40 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBWe finally did it folks! It’s time to take a dive and sink some ships in U-Boot! Did our hosts succeed and sink many ships or did the sub break down right after launch (it did). We get an unofficial education in naval vessels from Bill and James, as well as a peak into their history in the navy. We’ve got an update on the Sony Playstore. And we have a SECOND review for your pleasure, a game sent to us by an awesome designer. Are you artistic? Were you just saying that to be cool? You Said You...
RA episode 058 Rap Masta A Climbs the Charts
April 12, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBAmanda is back from her world tour and ready to talk about playing with blocks in The Climbers Hudson joins throughout the show as well as the other children in the house. We discuss the closing of the Sony digital stores for PS3, PSP, and Vita. Game subscriptions, are they the future or a fad? And Reverend D shares his experience starting Fantasian.
RA episode 57 It's Good To Be The King
March 29, 2021 04:01 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBIt’s good to be the king as we review The King of Zing! This game was sent to us by a designer and is set to be on Kickstarter. Does it sound interesting? Stay tuned for future updates, we will share the Kickstarter once it becomes available. James has discovered the true meaning of Candyland and shares it with D and Billy. More talk of sports and comics, with a brief discussion of The Snyder Cut of Justice League, leading into a broader discussion on comics. Remember the old Overpower card g...
RA episode 56 The Great Escape From Dark Castle
March 14, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBPrisoners! It's time for our escape as we make our way out of the depths of the Dark Castle. What horrors did we face? Did everyone escape? What exactly was James doing while everyone else was fighting? We also cover a wide variety of our interests including Ninja Turtles, Startrek, and annoying James during play sessions.
RA episode 55 My Cold Dead Hands
March 03, 2021 04:49 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBIt's cold outside as we try to survive the zombie apocalypse in Dead of Winter? Who won? Was there a traitor in our midst? We try to convince Amanda to let James get a new table. Got swag? So do we as we discuss the new Rulebooks Anonymous shirts! And it's the debut of a new segment as we review the Simpsons TCG.
RABL episode 9 Cosplayer Knightmage
February 19, 2021 17:57 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBAre you a fan of cosplay? Have you thought about how cool it would be to embody a character from a game or movie? Reverend D interviews the amazing cosplayer Knightmage in this episode. Hear about how he creates his amazing costumes and how you could even get into the craft yourself! Be sure to look up Knightmage across social media to see his work!
RA episode 054 Amanda Wraps
February 14, 2021 18:29 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBThis episode it's time to cover a favorite game of James; Star Trek Ascendancy! Traverse the spacelanes as we create a unique universe to gather resources and create a strong empire. Who won? Was it the Romulans, the Andorians, or the Ferengi? There's magic abound as we delve into the new Magic the Gathering set with an on air pack opening. James tells us about his new Crokinole board. And Amanda debuts her new skill!
RA episode 053 Rulebooks After Dark: Runaway Hirelings II
January 31, 2021 20:58 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBWelcome to season 3! It's the exciting conclusion to our playthrough of Runaway Hirelings! Will our heroes succeed in making a palatable fruitcake? What other challenges await in Santa's Compound? And can they survive a battle with Santa himself? Tune in! (This episode contains adult language and content and as such may not be suitable for a younger audience. Listener discretion is advised.) Enjoy the show? Be sure to like, share, and subscribe to Rulebooks Anonymous on social media. Have a ...
RABL episode 8 Next Gen Gamer
January 23, 2021 00:53 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBIt's the first Bonus Level of 2021! In this fantastic start to the year, Reverend D talks with his son Reed about being a gamer. Listen in as they discuss Pokemon, Mario, Megaman, and other games. As a special treat, Reed premieres his super power! The apple doesn't fall far from the tree here folks.
RA episode 52 Rulebooks After Dark: Runaway Hirelings
January 01, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBJust in time for the end of the year, It's Rulebooks After Dark! We play Runaway Hirelings with a Christmas twist and it's brought to you raw and uncensored! We've got our characters, we've got our gear, and we're ready to entertain as we attempt to escape Santa's Compound! This episode contains adult language, adult themes, and crass conversation not suitable for a young audience. Listener discretion is advised.
RABL episode 7 The Final Word
December 30, 2020 06:26 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this very special episode of Bonus Level, Reverend D reviews the game The Final Word. This innovative and fascinating game was sent to us by an independent designer and we've got the scoop on how it plays! Be sure to check out http://fayekleindesign.com/ for more information and where you can pick up the game
RABL episode 6 Chatting With Digi
December 22, 2020 19:42 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBIn this episode, Reverend D chats with Digi, leader of their team in Southpark Phone Destroyer. Listen in as they share the benefits of using discord to communicate with team members, as well as Digi's experience being leader, a little bit of Cyberpunk 2077, and gaming in general. We also share our thoughts on Phone Destroyer and possible ways to improve the game.
RA episode 051 Merry Christmas or Die Hard
December 19, 2020 21:08 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBIt's time to stop Hans Gruber and save Christmas as we play Die Hard: The Nakatomi Heist Board Game! We briefly discuss why Die Hard is a Christmas movie and how the board could be tweaked. With the year winding down, we reflect upon how the show has changed this season and how the future looks. Don't miss it!
RA episode 050 Huge Decks
December 10, 2020 03:46 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBIt's our 50th episode and we've got an oversized show centered on card games! We have a review of a game sent to us by the name of Sorrim. We've got a need to forge some keys in Key Forge, Reverend D gripes about Yu-Gi-Oh, and of course we discuss the big dog; Magic the Gathering. As an added bonus, Couch James was one of those lucky few to acquire a Playstation 5 and gives his insight on the console.
RA episode 049 Link to the Clix
November 26, 2020 07:25 - 49 minutes - 45 MBReverend D had to fly solo but he's got you covered with HeroClix! Find out about this neat collectable figure game and what spurned this review. Do you like the Zelda games? We've got a review of the new Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity! https://wizkids.com/heroclix/
RABL episode 005 Chat With KidKupo
November 14, 2020 18:46 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBIn this Bonus Level, Reverend D (Knightfall if you listen to #Omegacast) talks video games with the host of KupoKast, KidKupo. Hear about how they got into Final Fantasy as well as a few classic JRPG games you may not have heard of. Be sure to check out KupoKast for your Final Fantasy fix in the link below: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kupokast/id1531341518?i=1000491926910
RA episode 048 Last Friday I Gave You My Heart
November 07, 2020 21:40 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBWe hope you've done your cardio as we try to escape from a maniac in Last Friday! Can you make it through all 5 chapters and escape with your life? Or will you be caught and meet a gruesome fate? We also dive into some of the better "mainstream" board games with an update on Hero Quest. Uncle Billy give us a little of the history of cribbage. And stay after the credits for an extra track of James and the Conex Box.
RA episode 047 I've Put A Spell On You
October 24, 2020 21:41 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBIt's all just a bunch of Hocus Pocus in this Halloween episode as we review Hocus Pocus! The game, not the movie. We do have our top 5 movies for Halloween, and Hocus Pocus is in there so we kinda review the movie. There's also a discussion about weird sodas. It's a wild ride this episode folks. And Reverend D is struck by an earth shattering revelation about one of our favorite game developers
RA episode 046 Kids on Bikes Finale!
October 10, 2020 21:56 - 1 hour - 67 MBIt's taken almost a year, but we finally made it to the end of our Kids on Bikes campaign! We cover the different story elements James put together as well as what led to the final confrontation. Hear the exciting conclusion as we face the terrifying tree demon! Did our heroes win the day? Were they defeated in the end? And who is the mysterious Rubber Chicken?
RA episode 045 Butt Tails
September 26, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBIt's time to build some dinosaurs as we play some Dinogenics. Learn about the dinosaur with the butt tail (Ankylosaur) and how the mechanics of creating your own dinosaur park can be challenging and fun. What's this?! A dissenting opinion?! It happens and you get to hear it from Uncle Billy! We divulge plans for future episodes as we drift off the rails. And to round things out, our top 3 games we haven't played yet and why. (It's possible there's a theme to our answers)
RA episode 044 No Butts on Plus
September 12, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBIn this episode, we get to the highly anticipated and requested Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion. Hear about the differences in the two games, as well as the improvements made to streamline the game. Reverend D does, however, have a gripe about the game. As usual, shenanigans ensue and the conversation goes a little off the rails, only to be brought back for us to cover the new..ish Tony Hawk Pro Skater game. Have you heard about the cool Mario games coming out this year in honor of the 35th an...
RA episode 043 Where The Zoinks Is The Van?!
August 29, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBIt's time to solve a mystery gang! We dive into Scooby-Doo! Betrayal at Mystery Mansion, a more kid friendly version of the original Betrayal game. There's some skater talk as James tells the team about the upcoming Tony Hawk Pro Skater game. As we're on the home stretch, it's almost the end of Kids on Bikes so catch up on our latest antics. And you get a more, personal connection into the goings on of our lives. Don't miss it!
RA episode 042 James Con
August 15, 2020 19:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBIt's time for out annual (?) coverage of GenCon! We've got a lightning round of select games from the Con as well as some already released this summer. Uncle Billy gives us a run down of Japanese television history in regards to Kaiju. And Reverend D confronts Couch James on what he did last episode. (He knows exactly what he did) Enjoy the show? Follow Rulebooks Anonymous across social media for various updates on the show and entertaining game related topics. Want to reach out to us? Mes...
RABL episode 004 Fantasy Football
August 03, 2020 21:59 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBIn a slight departure from our normal show, Reverend D is joined by his buddy Don to discuss fantasy football for the upcoming year. Get some basic planning on drafting your team, as well as Don's picks for good players to draft. It's like D&D, but for sports!
RA episode 041 Unusual Lemur People Banana Sounds
August 01, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBIt's another oddball episode as we make our way through Jungle Cruise. We discuss the new Gloomhaven a little more and plan a future session of it, Reverend D goes on a rant about communication, and more Kids on Bikes! Unrelated to gaming, James askes a deep question towards the end of the show and you finally learn the terrifying truth: Intern Xteve does have a last name. Enjoying the show? Follow us across social media at Rulebooks Anonymous. Subscribe, share the show, and drop us a line ...
RA episode 040 Ghost Burrito
July 19, 2020 04:29 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBIt's time to run like crazy to escape a haunted house in Hako Onna. Did our heroes make it out alive (laughs in evil spirit) or did they mange to escape? We discuss an upcoming Clank expansion, a new expansion to Star Trek, and James even shares his next purchase; a crokinole board. Lockdowns have you down? We cover the various digital conventions that have and will be going on. Don't miss it! Enjoy the show? Follow Rulebooks Anonymous across social media for updates on the show. Share with...
RA episode 039 Love Below: Spelunking Edition
July 04, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBIt's time to rebuild our village and explore the underground as we play Above and Below. Do you have the new Gloomhaven? Well we don't, and we gripe about trying to find the elusive game. James and Dennis discuss the challenges of gaming at a distance. And we return to the tales of Billy Mitchell!
RA episode 038 Discarded Unicorn
June 21, 2020 06:49 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBRegular show is back baby! We've got a review of Fast Sloths for your enjoyment as well as life updates on how we've been during the lockdown. And in this return to normalcy, a super sized covering of our last couple sessions of Kids on Bikes! Be sure also to check out a new gaming review site jeffsayhi.com for reviews on games and books. Enjoy the show? Follow Rulebooks Anonymous on social media for updates on the show. Share with your friends, give us a review, and feel free to message us...
RA episode 38 Discarded Unicorn
June 21, 2020 06:49 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBRegular show is back baby! We've got a review of Fast Sloths for your enjoyment as well as life updates on how we've been during the lockdown. And in this return to normalcy, a super sized covering of our last couple sessions of Kids on Bikes! Be sure also to check out a new gaming review site jeffsayhi.com for reviews on games and books. Enjoy the show? Follow Rulebooks Anonymous on social media for updates on the show. Share with your friends, give us a review, and feel free to message us...
RA episode 037 Honey Heist pt 4 Wrath of Con
June 18, 2020 21:27 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBIt's here at last! This is the conclusion to our Honey Heist playthrough and boy is it full of action! Will we get the honey or fail? We also discuss future playthroughs at the conclusion. Tune in! As always, if you enjoy the show, please share with your friends and follow Rulebooks Anonymous across social media.
RA episode 37 Honey Heist pt 4 Wrath of Con
June 18, 2020 21:27 - 1 hour - 90 MBIt's here at last! This is the conclusion to our Honey Heist playthrough and boy is it full of action! Will we get the honey or fail? We also discuss future playthroughs at the conclusion. Tune in! As always, if you enjoy the show, please share with your friends and follow Rulebooks Anonymous across social media.