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This week, We Played - Big Boss. We Played is a series where we talk about an epic board game we played this week. This week, it's the Corporation founding, stock exchanging, merger planning Big Boss! In this episode, we will be diving into the things we liked and breaking down the elements that make it great, because, at the end of the day we only play awesome games, and Big Boss is a surprisingly cutthroat capitalist corporation monster.

This week, We Played - The Fox Experiment. We Played is a series where we talk about an epic board game we played this week. This week, it's the dice chucking, trait collecting, domestication study - the Fox Experiment!

In this episode, we will be diving into the things we liked and breaking down the elements that make it great, because, at the end of the day we only play awesome games, and The Fox Experiment most definitely does not accurately emulate selective breeding programmes in a way that the internet would get mad about.

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This week we preview Essen Spiel 2023! We're going to Germany! In this episode we all pick our top five games we're most excited about at this years show as well as plenty of honorable mentions to give YOU, dear listener, the skinny on what to look out for at the mecca of board game conventions.

This week, We Played - Orichalcum. We Played is a series where we talk about an epic board game we played this week. This week, it's the monster slaying, temple building, tile laying Ancient Greek brain burner, Orichalcum! In this episode, we will be diving into the things we liked and breaking down the elements that make it great, because, at the end of the day we only play awesome games, and Orichalcum is a crunchy slice of 4X mythology.

This week, We Played - Beacon Patrol. We Played is a series where we talk about an epic board game we played this week. This week, it's the tile laying, boat driving coop nordic coast exploring Beacon Patrol! In this episode, we will be diving into the things we liked and breaking down the elements that make it great, because, at the end of the day we only play awesome games, and Beacon Patrol is a peaceful little romp around the coast.

This week, We Played - Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar. We Played is a series where we talk about an epic board game we played this week. This week, it's the dino herding, mini gaming, genetic meddling legacy epic based in the Jurassic World IP! In this episode, we will be diving into the things we liked and breaking down the elements that make it great, because, at the end of the day we only play awesome games. And Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar, is so epic you'll forget all about the tour group on the north of the island.

We Played - The King’s Dilemma! We Played is a series where we talk about an epic board game we played this week. This week, it's the vote casting, house-building, council-swaying legacy story epic - King’s Dilemma! In this episode, we will be diving into the things we liked and breaking down the elements that make it great, because, at the end of the day we only play awesome games. And King’s Dilemma is all for the good of the Realm (or perhaps you were a little more… self-serving?)

Spoiler warning! Spoilers contained within!

If you've got any feedback, comments or questions, stick it in the comments below, we'd love to hear from you. Have you played King’s Dilemma? Were you faithful to the crown or did you assist in the downfall of the kingdom? What fate befell the Ashers? Did you win the war Enkhal? Has the king become aware of your location?

This week we talk all about our advice for the character creation process when you have the opportunity to join a new campaign setting, we'll go through thoughts on the session zero and how to approach it from the character side, how to make your character a part of the world, and ways to connect to other characters before the game even starts!

I’ve borrowed my close friend Ben for this, and probably any future episodes we do on Warhammer 40,000. We’re getting neck deep in the grimdark as we as we discuss some explosive news from Games Workshop as Warhammer 40K is getting a brand new 10th edition this summer! In this episode we’re going to explore all the exciting changes revealed to date, including rules, lore, and content as we dive in, to this weeks episode.

This week, it’s the second annual Board Stupid Top Ten Games of All Time! Me, Tom, Simon and our special guests Ant and Jason run down our personal top 10 games of all time, in the hope that you folks listening might just find something brand new to add to your collection. Check out the Meeple Minded podcast, and the MTVB podcast.

This week, We Played - Mind MGMT. We Played is a series where we talk about an epic board game we played this week. This week, it's the mind bending, agent recruiting, psychic-powered, hidden movement game - Mind MGMT! In this episode, we will be diving into the things we liked and breaking down the elements that make it great, because, at the end of the day we only play awesome games, and Mind MGMT is a paranoia inducing spiral into the unknown.

This week, We Played The Wolves. We Played is a series where we talk about an epic board game we played this week. This week, it's the terrain flipping, den building, pack growing, territory control game - The Wolves! In this episode, we will be diving into the things we liked and breaking down the elements that make it great, because, at the end of the day we only play awesome games. And in The Wolves it really is survival of the fittest!

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If you've got any feedback, comments or questions, stick it in the comments below, we'd love to hear from you. Have you played the wolves? When was the last time you howled at the moon? Did you enjoy the tense race to steal territory, or perhaps swing a territory to your control with a clever last minute dominate?

This week it’s our 2022 year end review! In this show we are recapping on the year - giving you our top ten gaming experiences of 2022, and the things we're looking forward to in 2023. Thank you so much from all of us at Board Stupid to those who choose to listen to us, this year has seen our biggest growth since we started, and we have so much more planned as we move forward in to the new year, big love to you all, have a wonderful festive period! 

This week, We Played - SKATE SUMMER. We Played is a series where we talk about an epic board game we played this week. This week, it's the trick balancing, luck pushing, token grabbing, Skate Summer! In this episode, we will be diving into the things we liked and breaking down the elements that make it great, because, at the end of the day we only play awesome games, and Skate Summer is a rad ride that lands the 900 with a cool McTwist

This week, We Played the galaxy exploring, crew commanding, medal winning Starship Captains! In this episode, we will be diving into the things we liked and breaking down the elements that make it great, because, at the end of the day we only play awesome games, and Starship Captains, boldly goes all sorts of places in a legally distinct manner.

Have you recently visited the stars? Do you want to command a spaceship of your own? Are you willing to overlook the suspiciously familiar colour-coding of your crew to avoid a lawsuit?

This week we’re talking about our trip to Spiel! We were in Germany for the MOTHER of all board game expos, the international spieltag. We spoke to some publishers, designers, and have a heap of news from the event which we’re excited to share with you, and alongside that we’re going to talk about the best things we saw, and the stuff that convinced us to part with our hard earned money.

This week  we’re doing a first for the show and previewing the mecca of tabletop gaming events known commonly as Essen Spiel, because WE'RE GOING TO GERMANY! That's right, Board Stupid will be reporting LIVE from Essen Spiel. In this show we’re going to be discussing the event as a whole, what it is, why the hell we’re so excited about it, what our expectations are, and ending with some of our most anticipated games that are going to be there.

This week it’s a roundup! In this show we talk about our favorite gaming moments, discuss our pick of the most interesting crowdfunding projects in the world today, the next big thing to take a slice out of our wage packets, and break down the tabletop gaming news stories that tickle our respective fancies.

This week, We Played - Living Forest. We Played is a series where we talk about an epic board game we played this week. This week, it's the Grove-building, Fire extinguishing, Animal-recruiting, Magical wonder land, Living Forest! In this episode, we will be diving into the things we liked and breaking down the elements that make it great, because, at the end of the day we only play awesome games. And Living Forest, only you can prevent forest fires!

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This week we played Escape Plan by Eagle Gryphon Games. We Played is a series where we review an epic game we played this week, and this week it's the chopper riding, cash embezzling, criminally fun Escape Plan! It's a game set after a succesful heist, but the police are on to you, and you need to gather up your cash and plan your escape from the city before you get cuffed. 

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This week, we visited Birmingham for the UK Games Expo! In this show we’re talking about the latest and greatest releases, who we interviewed and the biggest news and gossip that we managed to gather, and a rundown of all the new games we are trying to Tetris onto our shelves! Between us we spent almost enough to cover Boris’s fines for breaking Covid rules.

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This week we got the chance to preview Arcs, the upcoming Leder Games release that is on Kickstarter until Tuesday June 14th. Arcs is a fast-playing science fiction game from Cole Wehrle, Kyle Ferrin, and the award-winning team that brought you Root and Oath. The game opens in the final days of a decaying empire. A fearsome blight has overwhelmed the outer systems. As the last imperial regents, players must balance their duty to an ancient order against their own ambitions. Will you find opportunity in this crisis?

Our opinions in this episode are based on a print and play early edition of the game, knowing full well that the game will undergo revisions until final release next year. 

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If you've got any feedback, comments or questions, stick it in the comments below, we'd love to hear from you. What are your thoughts on Arcs? Do you disagree with our early assessment? Did you back it? Have you played it on simulator? Let us know what you think! 

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This week, We Played - Cascadia. We Played is a series where we talk about an epic board game we played this week. This week, it's the tile laying, animal drafting, elk conga-lining Cascadia!! In this episode, we will be diving into the things we liked and breaking down the elements that make it great, because, at the end of the day we only play awesome games. And Cascadia, dares to wear its bears in pairs

This week, We Played - Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion. We Played is a series where we talk about an epic board game we played this week. This week, it's the Hand Managing, Element Generating, Dungeon Crawling, Strategic card game hack and slash epic, Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion! 

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If you've got any feedback, comments or questions, stick it in the comments below, we'd love to hear from you. Have you played Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion? What do you think of the bite-size elements and cut-down scenarios of Jaws of the Lion? Is it exactly as much Gloomhaven as you have space for in your life (or on your shelf?)

This week, We Played - Quacks of Quedlinburg. We Played is a series where we talk about an epic board game we played this week. This week, it's the Ingredient Collecting, Ruby Trading, Fortune Telling, Potion Brewing weirdness of Quacks of Quedlinburg! In this episode, we will be diving into the things we liked and breaking down the elements that make it great, because, at the end of the day we only play awesome games. And Quacks of Quedlinburg, continuously defies all odds (to our delight and detriment!)

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If you've got any feedback, comments or questions, stick it in the comments below, we'd love to hear from you. Have you played Quacks? Which are your favourite combinations of ingredients for the tastiest potions? Why does the white 3 chip always immediately reappear after neutralising? Do you count your chips or is it just a recipe for failure?

This week it’s a roundup on the last couple of months! In this show we talk about our favourite gaming moments during our break, discuss our pick of the most interesting crowdfunding projects in the world today, the next big thing to take a slice out of our wage packets, and break down the tabletop gaming news stories that tickle our respective fancies.

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This week we are talking about complexity in modern board games and what drives that gameplay weight. 

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This week, We Played - Twilight Imperium (4th edition). We Played is a series where we talk about an epic board game we played this week. This week, it's the Fleet Mustering, Planet Conquering, Alliance Building, Backstabbing, Agenda Flipping Galactic Epic - Twilight Imperium! In this episode, we will be diving into the things we liked and breaking down the elements that make it great, because, at the end of the day we only play awesome games. And Twilight Imperium is a 4X friendship, betrayal and genocide simulator on a truly galactic scale.

This week, it’s the first annual Board Stupid Top Ten Games of All Time! Where me, Tom, Simon and our special guests Ant and Jason run down our personal top 10 games of all time, in the hope that you folks listening might just find something brand new to add to your collection.

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This week, We Played - Pan Am. We Played is a series where we talk about an epic board game we played this week. This week, it's the airline-building, stock-juggling, high-flying, corporate buy-out simulator Pan Am! In this episode, we will be diving into the things we liked and breaking down the elements that make it great, because, at the end of the day we only play awesome games. And Pan Am gives you wings (wait, or is that something else?)

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If you've got any feedback, comments or questions, stick it in the comments below, we'd love to hear from you. Have you played Pan Am? Did you walk the fine line predicting Pan Am’s global expansions and get rich quick? Have you built your own empire on the far side of the world to sell off when prices are right? Did you hedge your bets and hope Pan Am would go bust in a game entirely about their global domination of commercial airlines?

This week, We Played - Forgotten Waters! We Played is a series where we talk about an epic board game we played this week. This week, it's the swash-buckling, sea-sailing, kraken-fighting, constellation-collecting narrative epic, Forgotten Waters! In this episode, we will be diving into the things we liked and breaking down the elements that make it great, because, at the end of the day we only play awesome games. 

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If you've got any feedback, comments or questions, stick it in the comments below, we'd love to hear from you. Do you love the silly, narrative driven stories of Forgotten Waters? How many film and media references did you manage to catch? What weird and wacky encounters did you find on the high seas? Have you fish-washed anyone recently?

This week it’s our 2021 year end review! In this show we are recapping the year - talking about our favourite gaming moments, our top games or purchases and the things we are still looking forward to!

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This week, We Played - Dune Imperium. We Played is a series where we talk about an epic board game we played this week. This week, it's the spice harvesting, army building, reputation-juggling, deck-drafting, worker-placement crossover, Dune Imperium! In this episode, we will be diving into the things we liked and breaking down the elements that make it great, because, at the end of the day we only play awesome games. And in Dune Imperium, its time to muster your forces and lay claim to Arrakis!

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If you've got any feedback, comments or questions, stick it in the comments below, we'd love to hear from you. What do you think of the tight balance between worker placement and deck drafting? Which of the reputation factions did you cast your lot with? Do you need a mentat to help you manage the action economy?

This week, We Played - Eldritch Horror. We Played is a series where we talk about an epic board game we played this week. This week, it's the globe-trotting, monster-fighting, mystery-unravelling, sanity-draining Lovecraftian epic, Eldritch Horror! In this episode, we will be diving into the things we liked and breaking down the elements that make it great, because, at the end of the day we only play awesome games. And Eldritch Horror truly is the definition of madness!

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If you've got any feedback, comments or questions, stick it in the comments below, we'd love to hear from you. How do pronounce R’lyeh? How many investigators does it take to stop and Ancient One? Would you like to hear more about our lord and master, Cthulhu?

This week it’s the November 2021 board stupid monthly review! In this show we talk about our favourite gaming moments of the past month, discuss our pick of the most interesting crowdfunding projects in the world today, the next big thing to take a slice out of our wage packets, and break down the tabletop gaming news stories that tickle our respective fancies.

This week, We Played - Azul. We Played is a series where we talk about an epic board game we played this week. This week, it's the tile-drafting, palace-decorating, colour-juggling, combo-building Azul! In this episode, we will be diving into the things we liked and breaking down the elements that make it great, because, at the end of the day we only play awesome games. And Azul is a beautiful little puzzle of a game.

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This week we're rounding up a couple of smaller games, as We Played - Age of War & The Mind. We Played is a series where we talk about an epic board game, or in this case some cool 'pocket' games we played this week. This week, it's the castle capturing, dice rolling battle game Age of War; and the soul-staring, telepathy training The Mind. In this episode, we will be diving into the things we liked and breaking down the elements that make them great, because, at the end of the day we only play awesome games. And these two 'chuck 'em in your bag', play anywhere games will have you wondering why anyone ever plays Snap anymore

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This week, We Played - Everdell. We Played is a series where we talk about an epic board game we played this week. This week, it's the critter placing, forest harvesting, event arranging, woodland-town-building Everdell! In this episode, we will be diving into the things we liked and breaking down the elements that make it great, because, at the end of the day we only play awesome games. And in Everdell, the gears of of your woodland critter industrial engine are beginning to grind!

This week, We Played - Xia: Legends of a Drift System. We Played is a series where we talk about an epic board game we played this week. This week, it's the bounty-hunting, passenger-shuttling, asteroid-hopping, resource-trading Xia: Legends of a Drift System! In this episode, we will be diving into the things we liked and breaking down the elements that make it great, because, at the end of the day we only play awesome games. And Xia - Legends of a Drift System is going to make a rocket man out of you!

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This week it’s the October 2021 board stupid monthly review! In this show we talk about our favourite gaming moments of the past month, discuss our pick of the most interesting crowdfunding projects in the world today, the next big thing to take a slice out of our wage packets, and break down the tabletop gaming news stories that tickle our respective fancies. In this episode:

Skyrim the board game

News from Essen Spiel 2021

Tom becomes a human firework

Wayne has a spaceship made of guns

Simon gets strangers to chase a cat for him

This week we're digging into the latest in the world of Dungeons and Dragons. It’s been some time since we talked in depth about our love of D&D and there has been a torrent of new releases over the last year that deserve a bit of love and attention

If you've got any feedback, comments or questions, stick it in the comments below, we'd love to hear from you. Which books have found their way onto your shelf recently? How do you feel about the latest releases and the way D&D 5th edition is evolving? Do you have any favourite elements from the books you love to share or want to shout about?

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This week, We Played - Brew. We Played is a series where we talk about an epic board game we played this week. This week, it's the Forest Foraging, Potion Brewing, Creature Training, Dice Drafting - Brew! In this episode, we will be diving into the things we liked and breaking down the elements that make it great, because, at the end of the day we only play awesome games. And Brew is a magical story of woodland critters and drinking problems.

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This week it’s the September 2021 board stupid monthly review! In this show we talk about our favourite gaming moments of the past month, discuss our pick of the most interesting crowdfunding projects in the world today, the next big thing to take a slice out of our wage packets, and break down the tabletop gaming news stories that tickle our respective fancies.

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This week, We Played - Century: Spice Road. We Played is a series where we talk about an epic board game we played this week. This week, it's the Spice Collecting, Trade Route-building, Market-manipulating, Century: Spice Road! In this episode, we will be diving into the things we liked and breaking down the elements that make it great, because, at the end of the day we only play awesome games. And in Century: Spice Road, the spice must… flow?

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Have you played Century: Spice Road? What do you think of the quick-fire engine building? Do you focus on building up a hand of trades with lots of options or try to play as lean as possible and keep resetting the combo? Are you making lots of inappropriate references about Dune?

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Hello and welcome to board stupid, the podcast that loves talking tabletop board games, D&D, and other awesome stuff. We Played is a series where we talk about an epic board game we played this week. This week, it's the dice drafting, egg laying, bird spotting Wingspan! In this episode, we will be diving into the things we liked and breaking down the elements that make it great, because, at the end of the day we only play awesome games. And with Wingspan, the sky’s the limit.

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If you like our content do us a massive favour and give us a 5 star review wherever you can review us, and share the links to the episodes on social media. If you've got any feedback, comments or questions, stick it in the comments below, we'd love to hear from you. What do you think about Wingspan? What are some clever combinations of birds you have been able to put together? Why are the eggs so visually appealing? Do you feel compelled to go outside with a pair of binoculars and an ornithologist’s guidebook?

This week, We Played - Smartphone Inc. We Played is a series where we talk about an epic board game we played this week. This week, it's the Market-manipulating, Tablet-arranging, Phone-producing, Network-building, Surprisingly Cut-throat Smartphone Inc! In this episode, we will be diving into the things we liked and breaking down the elements that make it great, because, at the end of the day we only play awesome games. And Smartphone Inc is the best kind of hostile takeover!

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Heads up to our favourite listener! Yeah you! Just to say the audio in this episode isn't great, that's due to some technical issues that weren't caught in the recording set up - if you can bear with it, you'll find an entertaining episode that we're proud of. In any case, issue has been fixed for future episodes of the show.

This week, We Played Project Elite! We Played is a series where we talk about an epic board game we played this week. This week, it's the Dice Drafting, Gun Toting, Real-time Bug-Squasher, Project Elite! In this episode, we will be diving into the things we liked and breaking down the elements that make it great, because, at the end of the day we only play awesome games. And in Project Elite - they’re really coming out of the goddamn walls.

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This week, We played Raiders of the North Sea! We Played is a series where we talk about an epic board game we played. This week, it's the viking-placing, plunder-collecting, boat-filling, speed-raiding, back-stabbing Raiders of the North Sea! In this episode, we will be diving into the things we liked and breaking down the elements that make it great, because, at the end of the day we only play awesome games. And Raiders of the North Sea is truly murderous! 

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