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159 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsPodcast about all things Board Game related, from design through to sales and of course enjoying all that cardboard goodness!
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Episode 122 Summer Of Games Finale with Rallyman GT and Downforce!
November 02, 2023 01:27 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBUnder the Hood: We roll up our sleeves and talk about games from the perspective of their mechanics! The mechanisms that are present and cover what some of the buzzwords may mean. Rallyman GT By Jean-Christophe Bouvier Published by Holy Grail Games Released in 2020 A deeper look - We pick a game (each) and do a deeper dive into the title. Not a review but speaking to the mechanics of it, NOTING any challenges in obtaining said title. So this does not have to be all new hotness. ...
Solo Flight Featuring Wreckland Run
October 01, 2023 22:59 - 57 minutes - 60.8 MBSolo Flight (On the table) - We will examine what the game is like when played, to personify that experience, cover angles and what to expect from the title: components, setting, rules and the overall atmosphere. This Episode Wreckland Run By Scott Almes Published by Renegade Game Studios Released in 2022. Points to hit: Rules - This covers everything in the Rule book from setup to actually communicating what you are doing when you play. Components - Every piece in th...
Episode 121 Disney Lorcana launch event coverage
September 01, 2023 05:00 - 44 minutes - 46.2 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! Game Time! : Our Hosts will place any general gaming topic in this slot as they see fit! So it may be a new release, PSA etc. if it's Gaming related, and it's time to talk about it, it's GAME TIME! This time Alex talks about his time at the Disney Lorcana game launch!! Lorcana Designed by Ryan Miller, Steve ...
Episode 120 Its our Birthday Featuring Thunder Road Vendetta and The Quest For EL Dorado
August 09, 2023 22:02 - 56 minutes - 50.1 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! Summer of Games Theme 2023 Summer Speedway - We focus on Racing themed games in all forms! First Impressions – We talk about the first time with a title, from the acquisition to the first look, to the first play and deliver thoughts in writing and on the show. Thunder Road Vendetta By Marie Bergeron, ...
Episode 119 Special Interview with Tom Sturdevant
July 15, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutes - 37 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! Grand Designs - Talk to Designers about the process and what is their recent projects This time we welcome Tom Sturdevant Designer of Q-less about his wonderful life Journey and Games! Summer Of Games Game choice: Our Hosts share their end of show games to go get right now! Alex: Dutch Blitz Designed by Wern...
Episode 118 Summer of Games Kick off 2023 Feat. Heat, Earth and League of Dungeoneers
July 01, 2023 22:27 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! Talk: Earth Designed by Maxime Tardif Published by Inside Up Games Released in 2023 . Summer Of Games 2023 Edition! Theme: Summer Speedway - We focus on Racing themed games in all forms! First Impressions – We talk about the first time with a title, from the acquisition to the first look, to the first play...
Expansion 003 Accessories Galore Feat. Gamegenic Token Silo Convertible
June 15, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! Beyond the Box - Sleeves, Mats, Dice, customized.This time Deep dive into the current state of Hobby Board Game assisting accessories! Covered: Gamegenic Token SIlo Ultra Pro Sleeves: Pro Mattes Eclipse Dragon Shields Folded Space Game Inserts Monster Protectors Zen Bins Show Lin...
Expansion Two Season Seven Painting Miniatures
June 01, 2023 05:00 - 20 minutes - 25.7 MBSpecial Guest - Cythnia Wallace! Topic - Miniatures Painting. Marvel Crisis Protocol Designed by Will Pagani, Will Shick Published by Atomic Mass Games Released in 2019 Links: Iron Brush Murals Speed Paint Podstudio1 BGG Music: As always from the amazing community of gifted musicians, arrangers, and composers over at ocremix.org go visit and support them for the full project and so much more amazing music! Outro : De Nuit / by mv feat. Jeff ...
Expansion One Season Seven: Solo Flight Motor City by 25th Century Games
May 17, 2023 22:51 - 34 minutes - 37.1 MBOn the table, Solo (Solo Flight) - We will examine what the game is like when played, to personify that experience, cover angles and what to expect from the title: components, setting, rules and the overall atmosphere. Noting any difficulty in obtaining said titles where applicable. Points to hit: Rules - This covers everything in the Rule book from setup to actually communicating what you are doing when you play. Components - Every piece in the box, this can also cover table prese...
Special Episode 0701 Convention Edition from Nashville Game Day 2023
May 02, 2023 03:07 - 1 hour - 98.4 MBNashville Tabletop day 2023! Open: Reason for the show - ITTD History and background. Discussion about why we think it's important, and a wonderful day! Share resources on air about how to get involved. Speak to our local host Andy Matthews of Meeple Mountain. Getting to know you - We look at certain boardgame related topics and explore strategies for getting involved. ITTD and conventions, starting/joining/finding a local game group. The Right kind of crowd - Talking about th...
Episode 117 Tribute to Klaus Teuber plus Star Eater, World of Warcraft The Board Game
April 19, 2023 02:48 - 56 minutes - 56.8 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! Talk about BGA. The Name on the Box - Favorite board game by designer. We go through a list of our personal top designers, covering a few titles that personify why we love them, then we name our personal favorite of their designs and talk about why! Special Statement on Klaus Teuber and his legacy in gaming...
Episode 116 Star Wars Deckbuilding game, Flamecraft and we're back!
April 02, 2023 02:53 - 41 minutes - 45.8 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! Elephant In the Room - Topics that HAVE to be talked about. This time we briefly touch on where we have been, and why. Also the apology for missing out on notifying everyone that we would be away and a sincere thank you for sticking around. LOTS of exciting things are coming up! It’s the Big One! - Discussion ab...
Special Preview Dreams of Yesterday Weird Giraffe Games
March 21, 2023 15:30 - 18 minutes - 18.9 MBIntroduction and purpose: Here we set up the episode and say what sets it apart by identifying it as a KS preview. Game Preview: Larry - Full set up and how to play. Highlights: Talk about their experience with the game and give overall thoughts: Larry Alex Links: Podstudio1 Weird Giraffe Games Music: As always from the amazing community of gifted musicians, arrangers, and composers over at ocremix.org go visit and support them for the full project and ...
Dreams of Yesterday Crowdfunding Preview
March 21, 2023 15:30Note, the following preview is based on a prototype copy of the game and final components may change or otherwise be altered from what is described here. Dreams of Yesterday has proven to be an impactful project that is in fact greater than the sum of its parts. This is notable here because of the parts that have gone into it. From design to art and layout to publishing, Dreams appears to be designed to afford a unique experience at the game table, in a short amount of time. My initia...
Episode 114 Discussing games by genre; Xia: Legends of a Drift System, Dice Throne, plus revisiting Star Realms and Pillars of the Earth and a Contest!
July 19, 2022 19:13 - 51 minutes - 47.9 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! Freedom the underground railroad July 27th contest deadline for Taboo board game subjects! Host Hotseat; What's your Genre’? - In this segment the hosts pick a Genre and give some highlights and really share why they like it and why everyone should try games from it! Larry: Adventure games: Xia: Legends...
Episode 113 Stars Of Akarios first look, plus Summer of Games Rolls on
July 02, 2022 03:17 - 51 minutes - 56.3 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! What's new - (Kickstarter) What’s new with Us. Alex: Corinth, Dungeon Drop, Moonrakers, Smartphone Inc., Oath Larry: Motor City: A strategic engine-building roll and write game! , Ironsworn: Starforged League of Dungeoneers First Impressions – We talk about the first time with a title, from the a...
Episode 112 Summer of Games VI kickoff, Origins Recap, Foundations of Rome, Bitoku and more
June 20, 2022 03:25 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! Summer of Games VI Kickoff!! First Impressions – We talk about the first time with a title, from the acquisition to the first look, to the first play and deliver thoughts on the show. Larry - Origins 2022 / Foundations of Rome By Emerson Matsuuchi Published by Arcane Wonders Released in 2022 Alex - Bitok...
A Note on Episode 112 Post Origins Delay
June 15, 2022 15:27 - 59 seconds - 882 KBLinks: Podstudio1 BGG Music: As always from the amazing community of gifted musicians, arrangers, and composers over at ocremix.org go visit and support them for the full project and so much more amazing music! Outro : De Nuit / by mv feat. Jeff Ball Original Track - The Phantom Forest Album - Final Fantasy VI: Balance and Ruin Project Page - Final Fantasy VI: Balance and Ruin | OC ReMix Content Group - Final Fantasy VI Original Copyright - Square Enix Orig...
Episode 111 Campaign Games/Summer of Games preview
June 01, 2022 17:49 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! Stars of Akarios (Alex) Sneak Ark Nova Under the Hood: We roll up our sleeves and talk about games from the perspective of their mechanics! The mechanisms that are present and cover what some of the buzzwords may mean. Summer Games Epic Campaigns! Hallmarks of campaign games Progression Narrative dri...
Episode 110 Art in games with Subastral, Kepler 3042 and more!
May 02, 2022 04:55 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! Not just Good, but SUPER Good - Top 3 lists themed by genre this time: Favorite Art from a game artist Alex: Artist - Beth Sobel Art LOTR The Card Game Wingspan Arboretum Larry Artist - Kwanchai Moriya Art Galaxy Trucker Piece Days of Ire Cover to Overlight Bonus, Favo...
Episode 109 Isle of Cats Explore and Draw, Tiny Epic Vikings plus Game related reading
April 16, 2022 00:56 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! First Impressions – We talk about the first time with a title, from the acquisition to the first look, to the first play and deliver thoughts on the show. Alex - Isle of cats Explore and Draw By Frank West Published by The City of Games Released in 2022 Larry - Bees The secret Kingdom By Kamil 'Sanex' Cieśla P...
Episode 108 First looks at The Dark Quarter & Batman Gotham City Chronicles plus a lot more
April 01, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! First Impressions – We talk about the first time with a title, from the acquisition to the first look, to the first play and deliver thoughts in writing and on the show. Alex B - Batman Gotham City Chronicles By Frédéric Henry Published by Monolith Released in 2019 Larry - Dark Quarter By Evan Derrick P...
Episode 107 LOTR Revised Core set, plus we're back!
March 16, 2022 02:19 - 55 minutes - 61.9 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! Show Statement - In some cases, like this episode, we may have a special quest or situation that calls for just a bit of a call out. In these special times we have of course created a segment, precisely titled show statement, this is where we give specific show directions Larry & Alex Elephant In The Room - Topics...
Episode 106 It's a Wonderful Kingdom, plus discussion on moving with your collection
February 16, 2022 04:48 - 50 minutes - 51.8 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! Game Life - We talk about the reality of hobby boardgaming integrating into our everyday lives. Larry is moving, really moving! We get into some things that a gamer may face as they prepare for a new place to call home! First Impressions – We talk about the first time with a title, from the acquisition to the fi...
Episode 105 Under the Hood with Dungeon Crawlers, Late to the Party and More
January 15, 2022 06:03 - 55 minutes - 52 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, W Under the Hood: We roll up our sleeves and talk about games from the perspective of their mechanics! The mechanisms that are present and cover what some of the buzzwords may mean. This Time: Dungeon Crawls Some Characteristics of the genre: Miniatures / Token based movement on hexes, squares, etc. Party or solo...
Episode 104 New Year Look back, Look ahead
January 01, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes - 45 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! New Look at the Old, Old Look at the New - Our Annual look back / Look ahead show, where we cover games and trends from the past year. And talk about our hopes and aspirations for the year to come, in Gaming! Games: Larry Games acquired in 2021 List: Aeon's End: Into the Wild Aeon's End: Outcasts Aeon's ...
2021 Christmas Episode Goodies Pt. 3
December 25, 2021 01:05Family Christmas By Larry F Neal Jr. Act I. The Season Our story starts with a little boy named Marcus McKissack, he lived with his parents Mary and Hunter and they loved the winter season. It meant they would have warm things to eat, an inviting fire always in the fireplace, and as much family time as they could get! Marcus was especially fond of laying on the floor by the hearth and playing a game with his Father they had made up together. All this while his Mother was never far...
2021 Christmas Episode Goodies Pt. 2
December 25, 2021 01:02Adventure Module One: A Christmas Peril Designed for characters Lvl 2 and up By Alex Wallace Development by Larry Neal An adventure designed for previously designed characters to the system, but can be used with brand new characters, see end of supplement. Feel free to change anything within the system and remember above all, continue to communicate with each other and keep playing and have fun. Merry Christmas and enjoy! A Christmas… Peril GOAL: Decorate your new house...
Christmas Episode Goodies Pt. 1
December 25, 2021 00:52Quietly There was a stillness, the Earth held its breath For in the sight of all, peace seemed bereft The diligence of mankind, though destined to progress Had of itself and interpersonal relations, made a huge mess The time has passed for flailing about Progress to peace was needed, of that there was no doubt Then to the smallest of small The sweetest of sweet Came the impossible deed One to be completed by the mighty, but meek In brilliantly clear night ...
Episode 103 2nd Annual Christmas Special
December 15, 2021 08:39 - 1 hour - 90 MBIntro Banter Special Holiday Edition - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! Holiday Wishes : Devin & Chris Lloyd Holiday Poem: Quietly Holiday Alex: A Christmas Peril Pt. 1 Holiday Wishes : David Sieber Holiday Memories - Hosts Holiday Wishes : Karl Huber Holiday Story Act I: Family Christmas Act I Holiday Wishes : Adrienn...
Episode 102 Our Annual Christmas List of Lists episode!
December 01, 2021 06:00 - 57 minutes - 51.5 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! Holiday List of Lists Extravaganza! - Our annual segment wherein we share shopping and playing lists for all kinds of gamers on all budgets! Alex: New Hotness Unfathomable Cubitos Hero Quest Final Girl Oath World of WarCraft: Wrath of the Litch King Pandemic Picture Perfect Dungeon Party...
Episode 101 First look at Great Western Trail 2nd ed, Dinosaur Island: Rawr and Write, Eclipse: Second Dawn of the Galaxy and more
November 15, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! First Impressions – We talk about the first time with a title, from the acquisition to the first look, to the first play and deliver thoughts in writing and on the show. This time: Great Western Trail (Second Edition) By Alexander Pfister Published by Eggertspiele Released in 2021 A Few of my Favorite Thin...
Special 100th Episode Celebration Fantastic Factories and a look back
November 01, 2021 07:39 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! First Impressions – We talk about the first time with a title, from the acquisition to the first look, to the first play and deliver thoughts in writing and on the show. & Background Bravado - We will Mic Live plays and actual sessions and run it throughout the episode. This time: Fantastic Factories By Jose...
Episode 99 - Alex and Larry back in the house, Fall convention blowout!
October 15, 2021 09:36 - 53 minutes - 47.8 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! Conventional wisdom - convention going ons. This episode, a supersized Fall Convention extravaganza! List: Stroganov Kingdomino Origins Picture Perfect Land vs Sea GI Joe Transformers Time bomb Remastered Marvel Unmatched Hells Kitchen, Redemption Row Azul Queens Garden Unfathomable ...
Episode 98 - Celebrating Tennessee Game Days (Rebroadcast)
October 01, 2021 07:46 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBIntro: Special episode introduction with Larry Neal. Segments: 3:07 Infinite Dreams Games Michael Aldridge Sean Smith 10:58 Breaking Teeth Games Dustin Crouch Caine Meyers 18:33 Meeple Mountain Andy Matthews - Email Special Guest Elijah Longwell - Email 26:32 The Big Score Chase Williams Contact info: igotdvds on bgg | avett_fan on Twitter Jason Mowry Contact Info: JMmowery on bgg | jason_mowery on Twitter Links: Podstud...
Episode 97 Alex and Guest Co-Host Cynthia Wallace talk gaming as a couple and Family
September 15, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 43.5 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! First Impressions – We talk about the first time with a title, from the acquisition to the first look, to the first play and deliver thoughts in writing and on the show. Family Affair: Introducing a family member of the hosts and good gaming discussion about current trends, commonalities, generalizations, an...
Episode 96 Throwback to Summer of Games I
September 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBOriginal Show notes to follow in full context to the original Airing date of August 1st 2018. Main Show Notes: Happy Birthday!: The Spoken Token is 2 years old this episode! Since we have a big shindig with our friends at GamePoint Cafe for GenCant 2018 in just a few days, all of our big giveaways are going to be there! And so are we! Thank you so much for coming along with us and we look forward to year three and beyond!! Asmodee sold itself! What does this portend for bo...
Episode 95 Micro Macro Crime City first look
August 15, 2021 05:56 - 54 minutes - 51 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! Elephant In The Room - Topics that HAVE to be talked about. This time we talk about the current state of Shipping and how it affects the worldwide economy, not just boardgames. Tasty Minstrel Games Current situation Don’t Be That Guy - Identifying bad gamer habits and how to avoid or correct them so that...
Episode 94 Talking TTRPG's with Special Guest Ryan Howard
August 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! Game Time!: Our Hosts will place any general gaming topic in this slot as they see fit! So it may be a new release, PSA etc. if it's Gaming related, and it's time to talk about it, it's GAME TIME! This time we welcome special Guest Ryan Howard and talk all things Tabletop RPG! From GM, to Character Design and imple...
Episode 93 Special Summer Of Games IV Episode
July 15, 2021 04:59 - 36 minutes - 31.4 MBSpecial Opening - A special Summer of Games opening for the Fourth year episode! First Impressions – We talk about the first time with a title, from the acquisition to the first look, to the first play and deliver thoughts in writing and on the show. This time Alex and Jackson Wallace talk about: Summoner Wars 2nd Edition By Colby Dauch Published By Plaid Hat Games Released in 2021 The Table Sessions - Here we talk through a game with the backdrop of a live sess...
Episode 92 Summer of Games IV: Return of the Game Group, Kick off show!
July 01, 2021 05:18 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! Summer of Games Kickoff!! - Featuring Summer of Games IV: Return of the Games Group! This summer we will focus on games and gaming related activities to begin to welcome your gaming friends back to the physical table, AS WELL AS further explore some ways to continue to get together virtually! It's a full on ret...
Episode 91 Featuring Death Charades Creators Sarah Mason and Mitchell Maddox
June 15, 2021 08:02 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! Grand Designs + Design Lab: This time we visit with the designers of Death Charades, Sarah Mason and Mitchell Maddox about their game, Kickstarter and what's next for them! Talk to Designers about the process and what is their recent projects We speak about the mechanics of game design and tackle some common i...
Episode 90 Live at gameday Featuring, The Initiative, Marvel Champions, Railroad Ink and Ashes Reborn: Rise of the Phoenixborn
June 02, 2021 23:53 - 56 minutes - 48.1 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! First Impressions + On the table - We talk about the first time with a title, from the acquisition to the first look, to the first play and deliver thoughts in writing and on the show. We will examine what the game is like when played, to personify that experience, cover angles and what to expect from the title: c...
Episode 89 Interview with Chris Anderson
May 15, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! Game Design Block - With Chris Anderson Featuring discussions on Board Game workshop 2021 Design Contest Grand Designs - Talk to Designers about the process and what their recent projects are. Design Lab - We speak about the mechanics of game design and tackle some common issues at a re...
Episode 88 Summoner Wars 2nd Edition, Dragon Valley Rise of Corundia, Super Good Top Three lists and more!
May 01, 2021 05:02 - 1 hour - 57 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! Not Just Good, But…. Super Good: Best games within an established series. (Not just a retheme) or Expansion! Alex: Imperial Settlers: Empire of the North By Joanna Kijanka, Ignacy Trzewiczek Published by Portal Games Released in 2019 Architects of the West Kingdom By Shem Phillips, S J Macdonald Publish...
Episode 87 Top 20 with Alex, tips for teaching games, shared board game behavior and more
April 15, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! Discussed: Dragon Dice PubMeeple Is Anything Better than Good? - The hosts work on their much larger best of lists here, but are they better than SUPER good? Stay tuned here to find out!! First up Alex: Legacy Of Dragonholt Chimera Station Millennium Blades Endeavor: Age of Sail Battlestar Gala...
Episode 86 Interview with Sean Chappell of Ramstar Games on their upcoming Kickstarter Hivernation
April 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! Late to the Party- We talk about games that are established in the hobby that we are just now playing. Alex: Lorenzo Il Magnefico By Flaminia Brasini, Virginio Gigli, Simone Luciani Published by Cranio Creations Released in 2016 Larry: Freshwater Fly By Brian Suhre Published By Bellwether Games...
Maglev Metro First look in words
March 15, 2021 10:39First Impressions – We talk about the first time with a title, from the acquisition to the first look, to the first play. This Episode: Maglev Metro By Ted Alspach Published by Bézier Games Released in 2021. WOW. This is an Alspach, and what I mean by that is, while not easy to learn, per se, it IS able to be grasped with moderate effort. BUT then in playing, the intricacies of what you are doing fits together in such a well thought out way that the complex is made simple. No...
Episode 85 Maglev Metro first look, Alex talks using Board Games in the classroom with a special guest fellow Teacher
March 15, 2021 09:54 - 1 hour - 63 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! Bored Class? Game Room! - Discussion with our resident teacher on using Board games as learning aids in real life classrooms. This episode: Alex talks about what games and how he has used board games as a teacher in class with a very special guest teacher Ms. Adrienne Neal! Games used as teaching Aids: Ch...
Episode 84 Look ahead to 2021 Anticipated titles and New Segment Debut
March 01, 2021 08:35 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBIntro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! Beyond the Box - Sleeves, Mats, Dice, customized. Favorite non gaming items that are essential to the game collection. Alex: Silicone Cupcake Liners, Plano Boxes, The Artist Supply Box (Hobby Lobby) Larry: Jewelry Containers as bit bins, EVERY self sealing plastic Bag EVER. Collectible Coin protectors. Wha...