In Episode 234 we look back at some hidden gems from 2015-2019. We each name a game that doesn't get discussed much anymore from each of these years and talk about why they deserve more attention.
We also discuss some our listeners board game highlights from 2024
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Listeners Top Picks from 2024
06:28 Top 5 Overlooked Games (2015-2019)
09:20 2015 - Chaosmos
12:20 2015 - Cthulhu Realms
16:17 2015 - Deep Space D6
20:07 2016 - Bloc By Bloc
23:01 2016 - Imhotep
27:03 2016 - Kingdomino
30:39 2017 - A Handful of Stars
33:44 2017 - Outlive
35:35 2017 - Godfather: Corleone's Empire
39:48 2018 - Space Corp: 2025-2300AD
42:51 2018 - Disney Villainous
49:16 2018 - Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig
51:50 2019 - Dreamscape
54:26 2019 - Chocolate Factory
57:17 2019 - Wavelength
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1:01:42
Shackleton Base: A Journey to the Moon
In Episode 233 we give our hot take review on Shackleton Base: A Journey to the Moon covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.
We discuss board game restaurants, pubs, and cafes and then discuss some games that have been on our table including Kanban EV, Troyes, and Shasn Azadi.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:10 Discussion: Board Game Pubs
08:33 Shackleton Base Description
11:33 Gameplay and Mechanisms
31:37 Production and Theme
38:53 Final Thoughts
44:24 Kanban EV
49:15 Troyes
54:46 Shasn: Azadi
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1:06:02
2024 Lookback and Board Game Awards
In Episode 232 we take a look back at 2024 and discuss some of the great (and no so great) games we played last year. Some of them were even published last year.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
3:20 Biggest Surprises in 2024
11:59 Biggest Disappointments in 2024
21:28 Best New to Us in 2024
36:23 Best Production Published in 2024
45:36 Lookback at Best Games of 2023
47:37 Best Games of 2024
1:05:25 Most Played Games of 2024
1:14:07 Board Game Revelations
1:20:18 2024 BGG Rankings Forecast
1:29:12 Listener Shoutout
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1:32:25
Rats of Wistar
In Episode 331 we give our hot take review on Rats of Wistar covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.
We share poll results on buying games with the intent to sell them at a higher price and then discuss some games that have been on our table including Frozen Frontiers, Rebel Princess, and Dune: Imperium.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Poll: Have you ever bought a game with the intention of flipping it, either for selling or trading it?
13:05 Rats of Wistar Description
15:12 Gameplay and Mechanisms
31:30 Production and Theme
38:50 Final Thoughts
42:54 Frozen Frontier
45:25 Rebel Princess
50:32 Dune: Imperium
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56:51
Mailbag #5 - Why we play, board games as art, and more topics
In Episode 230 we return to the mailbag and answer a bunch of our listener's board game related questions.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
1:03 What draws you to boardgames and what do you get most of your hobby? Why do you play boardgames.
8:48 What are your thoughts on thumbing down people on Board Game Arena?
17:13 What games or mechanisms have tiers that you can find in games at light, mid-weight, and heavy weights?
27:41 Do you ever consider board games as works of art?
41:37 What games do you often refuse to play because it's too much work to pack up when you're done playing?
47:48 Best crowdfunding success stories?
55:44 Where do you hear about new games and how do you choose what you're going to review?
1:03:21 How many hours a week do you commit to the podcast?
1:11:54 Listener Shoutout
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