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Board Game Hot TakesOct 04, 2021

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Board Game Arena

Board Game Arena

In episode 189, we take a deep dive into Board Game Arena and discuss games that we think are best on that online platform and games that are way better on a physical table.

We also discuss a listener poll about how frequently you take turns on online board game platforms and give a huge shoutout to our BGA Community.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

04:00 Poll: How frequently do you take turns on async games on BGA (or other online platforms)?

09:48 Board Game Arena (Top 3 we prefer on BGA and Top 3 We prefer in person)

13:26 Ark Nova

19:00 Keyflower

22:48 7 Wonders

25:42 Heat: Pedal to the Metal

32:05 Tapestry

39:03 Terraforming Mars, Agricola

43:50 Blood Rage

46:02 Tichu, Haggis, 6 Nimmt, Libertalia

49:16 La Granja

52:19 Blood Rage

53:28 Cerebria: The Inside World

55:44 Wonderland's War

57:42 Woodcraft

59:21 Lords of Ragnarok, Lords of Hellas, The Great Wall, Nemesis

1:03:20 BGHT BGA Community Shoutout

Mar 25, 202401:12:48
Top 5 Player Boards

Top 5 Player Boards

In Episode 188 we each discuss our top 5 favorite player boards in board games.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

02:44 Baseball Highlight 2045

05:00 Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy

10:00 Lacrimosa (Red Cathedral, White Castle)

14:48 Hegemony: Lead Your Class to Victory

17:10 Distilled

21:02 Marrakesh (Orleans, Paladins of the West Kingdom, Russian Railroads)

25:45 Planet Unknown

27:49 Cthulhu: Death May Die

35:21 La Granja

39:57 My Father's Work

43:22 Carnegie

47:40 Voidfall

51:57 Mechanica

58:34 Scythe

1:04:05 Terraforming Mars, Calico, Fractal: Beyond the Void, Nucleum

1:09:00 Listener Shoutout

Mar 18, 202401:11:38
Random Board Game Topics - Mailbag Episode #2

Random Board Game Topics - Mailbag Episode #2

In episode 187, we answer more listener questions in a second mailbag episode.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:13 What are some common complaints about board games that you see as a positive?

08:16 What changed that made art and theme less important to you? What is part of board gaming that you feel a certain way about but suspect you're wrong? Could you take Klemens Franz in single combat?

16:01 How did each of you get into board games? Which do you prefer - Nerd or Geek? Do you keep track of your plays, how and why?

21:30 How do you cope with FOMO?

26:28 What's the ideal way to tell someone you didn't enjoy gaming with them and don't want to anymore?

36:58 Listener Shoutout

39:25 What was your favorite game to play with a young kid?

Mar 11, 202445:22
Clockwork Wars

Clockwork Wars

In Episode 186 we provide our hot take review of Clockwork Wars covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.

We discuss a poll on the loss of entire board game collections and then we discuss some board games on our table including Trickerion: Legends of Illusion, Lucky Numbers, and Knarr.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:47 Question: If you lost your entire board game collection, what percentage would you re-acquire?

06:15 Clockwork Wars Description

07:27 Gameplay and Mechanisms

31:02 Production and Theme

35:16 Final Thoughts

40:33 Trickerion: Legends of Illusion

51:23 Lucky Numbers

54:30 Knarr

1:00:52 Listener Shoutout

Mar 04, 202401:03:09
Wrong Hot Takes

Wrong Hot Takes

In Episode 185 we each discuss our biggest mistakes, at least regarding our first impressions on board games.


Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:37 Poll: How often does your first impression of a game hold up after more plays?

7:55 El Grande

10:53 Heat: Pedal to the Metal

13:46 Endless Winter: Paleoamericans

16:19 Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar and Teotihuacan: City of Gods

19:00 Sol: Last Days of a Star

23:14 Red Rising

25:59 Heat: Pedal to the Metal

28:10 Anachrony

32:22 Star Wars: Outer Rim

34:15 Dungeon Petz

36:54 Quacks of Quedlinburg

39:26 Dominion

42:27 Gaia Project

47:08 Ethnos

51:10 Runner Ups

54:35 Listener Shoutout

Feb 26, 202455:53
Thunder Road: Vendetta

Thunder Road: Vendetta

In Episode 184 we provide our hot take review of Thunder Road: Vendetta covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.

We discuss a question on games that were frustrating to punch and sort and then we discuss some board games on our table including Glory to Rome, Concordia, and Newton.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:28 Question: Which game led to the most frustrating or painful experience you've had punching and sorting a board game?

08:50 Thunder Road: Vendetta Description

11:00 Gameplay and Mechanisms

20:31 Production and Theme

29:46 Final Thoughts

33:14 Glory to Rome

41:49 Concordia

44:08 Newton

47:45 Listener Shoutout

Feb 19, 202449:49
Top 5 Game Boards

Top 5 Game Boards

In Episode 183 we each discuss our top 5 game boards as well as discussing a listener poll about what makes a great game board.

We conclude the conversation discussing a couple of game boards that have some very confounding choices in their design.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:50 Poll: What makes a great game board?

12:19 Nunami and Raas: A Dance of Love

16:39 Barcelona

20:22 Pax Pamir 2nd Edition

21:42 Pan Am

25:05 Godspeed

27:31 Smartphone, Inc.

28:50 The Great Wall

32:00 Viscounts of the West Kingdom

36:11 Scythe

37:55 Merchants of the Dark Road

40:58 Evacuation

45:27 Tzolk'in the Mayan Calendar

48:18 Trickerion: Legends of Illusion

51:33 Empires of the Void II

54:22 Windward

56:31 Underwater Cities

57:55 Beyond the Sun

1:00:42 Listener Shoutout

Feb 12, 202401:03:50
Architects of the West Kingdom

Architects of the West Kingdom

In Episode 182 we provide our hot take review of Architects of the West Kingdom covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.

We discuss a poll on cancellations on game night and then we discuss some board games on our table including *Distilled: Africa & Middle East Expansion, *Distilled: Cask Strength Expansion, and Guards of Atlantis II.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:30 Poll: What do you do when everyone cancels on game night at the last moment?

07:45 Architects of the West Kingdom Description

08:38 Gameplay and Mechanisms

22:21 Production and Theme

30:04 Final Thoughts

34:26 Distilled: Africa & Middle East Expansion and Distilled: Cask Strength Expansion

44:51 Guards of Atlantis II


*These expansions were provided as review copies by the publisher

Feb 05, 202456:22
2023 Lookback and Board Game Awards

2023 Lookback and Board Game Awards

In Episode 181 we look back at the games we played in 2023 and talk about our biggest hits, and biggest misses in 2023.  This includes games that were published in 2023 but also games that were new to us in 2023.  We also talk about our Board Game Revelations - the things that changed gaming for us over the last year.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:28 2023 Awards

01:56 Biggest Surprises in 2023 - Yokohama, Age of Innovation, Frosthaven, Cyclades: Legendary Edition, Vagrantsong, Tichu, Hegemony: Lead Your Class to Victory, Fractal: Beyond the Void, Turing Machine, Apiary, Heat: Pedal to the Metal, Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game, Motor City

15:06 Biggest Disappointments in 2023 - Lords of Ragnarok, Expeditions, Voidfall

22:14 Best New To Us in 2023 - Distilled, The Battle for Rokugan, Cat in the Box, Downforce, Revive

27:42 Best Productions Published in 2023 - Steam Up: A Feast of Dim Sum, The Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition, Robot Quest Arena, Apiary, Expeditions, Lords of Ragnarok

34:32 Look Back at Best Game Published in 2022 - Wonderland's War

37:08 Best Games Published in 2023 - Robot Quest Arena, Nucleum, Sea Salt & Paper, Dune: Imperium Uprising, Hegemony: Lead Your Class to Victory

47:42 Most Played Games of 2023 - Azul, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization, Tapestry, Obsession, Ark Nova, Azul, Can't Stop, Sea Salt & Paper, Star Realms, Beyond the Sun, Barrage, Star Realms

55:19 Board Game Revelations in 2023


1:02:00 2023 Board Game BGG Ranking Speculations - Nucleum, Apiary, Distilled, Hegemony: Lead Your Class to Victory, Darwin's Journey, Earth, Age of Innovation, Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game, Frosthaven, The White Castle, Sky Team, The Witcher: The Old World, Forest Shuffle, Thunder Road: Vendetta, Kutna Hora, Stationfall, Evacuation, Dune: Imperium Uprising, Bloodstones, Envelopes of Cash

Jan 29, 202401:10:45
Wyrmspan

Wyrmspan

In Episode 180 we provide our hot take review of Wyrmspan* covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also provide some detailed comparisons with Wingspan, both the difference in mechanisms and the difference in our opinions on them

We discuss a poll on fantastical vs. real-world themes in board games and then we discuss some board games on our table including Sol: Last Days of a Star, Mind MGMT, and Turing Machine.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:34 Poll: In general, do you prefer board games to have a real-world theme or a fantastical theme?

07:33 Wyrmspan Description

08:48 Gameplay and Mechanisms

28:57 Production and Theme

39:54 Final Thoughts

48:17 Sol: Last Days of a Star

55:23 Mind MGMT

62:37 Turing Machine

66:11 Listener Shout-out


* Review copy provided by publisher

Jan 22, 202401:08:12
Turing Machine

Turing Machine

In Episode 179 we provide our hot take review of Turing Machine covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.

We discuss a poll on fun in board games and then we discuss some board games on our table including Ceres, Clank! Legacy, and Tichu.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:17 Poll: Is 'Fun' an important aspect of a board for you when you purchase it or consider playing it?

10:23 Turing Machine Description

13:04 Gameplay and Mechanisms

26:10 Production and Theme

31:09 Final Thoughts

37:01 Ceres

44:30 Clank! Legacy

50:45 Tichu

58:30 Listener Shout-out

Jan 15, 202401:03:28
Board Game Dictionary Volume 1

Board Game Dictionary Volume 1

In episode 178, we discuss some hobby specific terms and how our definitions may vary from their original meaning. We also give examples of board games where those definitions are relevant (and also some examples where they aren't).

We kick the conversation off by discussing a listener poll related to board game terminology.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:44 Poll Time: Do you use terminology when teaching or discussing board games that you don't ever use in other areas of your life?

04:42 Worker Placement (A Feast for Odin, Anachrony, Barrage, Orleans, Agricola, Apiary, Architects of the West Kingdom)

17:08 4X (Scythe, Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy, Space Empires 4X, Twilight Imperium, Fractal: Beyond the Void, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization)

30:28 Area Control (Blood Rage, Rising Sun, Ankh: Gods of Egypt, Scythe, Wonderland's War, El Grande)

37:49 Engine Building (It's a Wonderful World, Terraforming Mars, Anachrony, Fractal: Beyond the Void, Scythe, Space Base)

44:06 Euro (Trajan, Gaia Project, Viticulture, Catan, A Feast for Odin)

Jan 08, 202457:46
Apiary

Apiary

In Episode 177 we provide our hot take review of Apiary covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.


We also discuss some games that have been on our table including Clank! Legacy, Fractal: Beyond the Void, and Sleeping Gods: Distant Skies.


Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:34 Apiary Description

1:54 Gameplay and Mechanisms

22:15 Production and Theme

27:51 Final Thoughts

33:09 Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated

39:07 Fractal: Beyond the Void

48:50 Sleeping Gods: Distant Skies

58:38 Listener Shout-out

Jan 02, 202401:01:07
Top 5 Games We Only Played Once in 2023

Top 5 Games We Only Played Once in 2023

In Episode 176 we each discuss our top 5 board games that we only played once in 2023.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:34 Robot Quest Arena

04:04 Egizia: Shifting Sands

07:57 Darwin's Journey

12:12 Revive

13:56 Evacuation

15:32 Ticket To Ride: San Francisco

19:52 Battle for Rokugan

21:48 Boast or Nothing

25:46 The Quacks of Quedlinburg

28:02 Mosaic: A Story of Civilization

29:29 Pulsar 2849

30:55 Cat in the Box

33:25 Hegemony: Lead Your Class To Victory

37:48 Cyclades: Legendary Edition

40:19 Challengers!

Dec 25, 202345:18
Top 5 Games We Want to Play in 2024

Top 5 Games We Want to Play in 2024

In Episode 175 we discuss the top 5 games we want to play in 2024.  We also review last years' lists and look back on the games we got played.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

Last Year

1:02 #5 Adam Last Year - Paperback Adventures

2:45 #5 Tim Last Year - Welcome to the Moon

3:41 #5 Chris Last Year - Twilight Imperium 4th Edition

4:35 #4 Adam Last Year - Forbidden Stars

5:05 #4 Tim Last Year - Scout

5:40 #4 Chris Last Year - Mariposa

6:24 #3 Adam Last Year - Imperial 2030

7:26 #3 Tawantinsuyu: The Inca Empire

7:59 #3 Chris Last Year - Anunnaki: Dawn of the Gods

9:38 #2 Adam - Battle for Rokugan

10:46 #2 Tim Last Year - Revive

12:09 #2 Chris Last Year - Chaos in the Old World

13:45 #1 Adam Last Year - Pessoa

14:21 #1 Tim Last Year - Marrakesh

15:31 #1 Chris Last Year - My Father's Work

This Year

18:40 #5 Tim - Millennium Blades

22:01 #5 Chris - Orleans

24:39 #5 Adam - Turing Machine

28:02 #4 Tim - Trickerion: Legends of Illusion

30:23 #4 Chris - Splendor

32:31 #4 Adam - Fractal: Beyond the Void

35:19 #3 Tim - Creature Comforts

37:01 #3 Chris - Kanban EV

41:44 #3 Adam - Clockwork Wars

44:04 #2 Tim - Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood

46:22 #2 Chris - Cosmic Frog

50:46 #2 Adam - Shogun

52:33 #1 Tim - Apiary

54:37 #1 - Chris - Bonfire/Merlin

58:26 #1 - Adam - John Company 2nd Edition

Dec 18, 202301:03:37
Dune: Imperium - Uprising

Dune: Imperium - Uprising

In Episode 174 we provide our hot take review of Dune: Imperium - Uprising covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.

We discuss a poll on the quantity of published board games and then we discuss some board games on our table including Clank! Legacy Acquisitions Incorporated, Inis, Exit Advent Calendar: The Mystery of the Ice Cave, and The Quest for El Dorado.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:24 Poll: What do you think about the amount of hobby board games that are being published each year?

13:28 Dune: Imperium - Uprising

14:21 Gameplay and Mechanisms

33:05 Production and Theme

40:06 Final Thoughts

45:25 Clank! Legacy Acquisitions Incorporated

47:21 Inis

53:03 Exit The Game Advent Calendar: The Mystery of the Ice Cave

57:59 The Quest for El Dorado

Dec 11, 202301:01:35
You Asked, We Answered - Mailbag Episode #1

You Asked, We Answered - Mailbag Episode #1

In episode 173, we answer listeners questions in our first ever mailbag episode.

Then we discuss some games that have been on our table including Ark Nova: Marine Worlds, Planet Unknown, Azul, and Agricola.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:52 What games or mechanisms have we switched our opinion on?

08:16 What are our thoughts on updated versions or sequels to games?

21:09 What are some of our other hobbies and do they tie back to board games?

26:21 If we could retheme a game, what would it be?

34:21 What makes a good rules teacher or teach?

42:53 What do we think of Tabletop Simulator vs. Board Game Arena

50:37 Planet Unkown

55:59 Ark Nova: Marine Worlds

1:03:14 Azul

1:04:55 Agricola

1:09:15 Listener Shoutout

Dec 04, 202301:11:59
BGG Con 2023 Recap (19 Games Discussed)

BGG Con 2023 Recap (19 Games Discussed)

In Episode 172 Tim discusses his 5 days spent at BGG Con 2023 including tips about attending a con, con experiences and many games played.

We also discuss a poll about favorite gaming experiences.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:54 Poll Question: If you've ever attended a board game convention, what was your favorite part?

20:04 Sea Salt & Paper

21:22 Matryoshka

23:42 Evacuation

32:00 Voidfall

39:54 Nucleum

44:04 Dune: Imperium w/ Rise of Ix and Immortality

45:51 Fun Facts

48:51 Word Slam Family

49:38 Challengers!

51:06 Outlive

52:03 Summoner Wars

54:25 Age of Innovation

55:50 Ricochet Robots

58:25 Letter Jam

1:01:33 Federation

1:03:39 Clank! Catacombs

1:05:09 Scythe

1:09:34 Arboretum

1:12:10 Kutna Hora: The City of Silver

1:17:30 BGG Con Final Thoughts

1:25:20 Listener Shoutout

Nov 27, 202301:27:46
Board Games As Stories Part 4 - Top 5 Conclusions

Board Games As Stories Part 4 - Top 5 Conclusions

In Episode 171 we conclude our series about how board games can use the same structure as a story and give you a similar arc. In this fourth part we talk about games that have a great conclusion.


Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:25 Board Games as Stories - conclusion

04:20 Lacrimosa

06:40 Keyflower

10:29 Star Wars: Rebellion

14: 30 Paperback Adventures

18:49 Charterstone

24:36 Dune

28:42 Everdell

30:35 Scythe

32:15 Cascadia

36:58 Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization

41:22 Frosthaven

45:58 Return to Dark Tower

49:15 Shamans

53:07 Fantasy Realms

58:00 Tapestry

62:52 Dune: Imperium

1:05:45 Listener Shoutout


Nov 20, 202301:08:47
Age of Innovation

Age of Innovation

In Episode 170 we provide our hot take review of Age of Innovation covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.

We discuss a poll on gaming with your partner/spouse and then we discuss some board games on our table including Trekking Through History, Marvel Champions, and Heat: Pedal to the Metal.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:26 Poll: Is your partner/spouse part of your regular gaming group

09:30 Age of Innovation Description

10:44 Gameplay and Mechanisms

31:06 Production and Theme

38:18 Final Thoughts

43:19 Trekking Through History

49:37 Marvel Champions

55:31 Heat: Pedal to the Metal

58:49 Listener Shout-out

Nov 13, 202301:04:38
Board Games as Stories Part 3 - Top 5 Climaxes

Board Games as Stories Part 3 - Top 5 Climaxes

In Episode 169 we continue our series about how board games can use the same structure as a story and give you a similar arc. In this third part we talk about games that have a great climax.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
03:08 Board Games as Stories - Climax
08:15 Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar
11:55 Baseball Highlights 2045
15:38 Blood Rage
18:10 Rising Sun
21:10 Wonderland's War
23:53 Can't Stop
25:40 My Father's Work
29:59 Sol: Last Days of a Star
32:33 Clank!
36:46 Heat: Petal to the Metal, Downforce
41:18 Dune: Imperium
45:11 Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy
47:50 Cryo
53:03 Pax Pamir: Second Edition 57:18 Scythe 1:01:33 Final Thoughts (Cthulhu: Death May Die, Frosthaven, Gloomhaven, Arkham Horror: The Card Game, Dune, Dune: A Game of Conquest and Diplomacy, Star Realms, Shards of Infinity, Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game)
1:06:14 Listener Shoutout

Nov 06, 202301:08:10
Hot Topic - Game Night Etiquette

Hot Topic - Game Night Etiquette

In Episode 168 we look at some recommended tips for game night etiquette and discuss whether those work for us.

We also re-visit the Castles of Burgundy and discuss how some games make it hard to revisit them and then we look at some games that have been on our table including Oath: Chronicles of Empires and Exile, Challengers, Pulsar 2849, and The White Castle.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Poll Question: Skipping Game Night Based on the Game
09:11 Board Game Etiquette Discussion
31:30 The Castles of Burgundy Double Take
44:02 Oath: Chronicles of Empires and Exile
53:59 Challengers
57:12 Pulsar 2849
1:01:09 The White Castle

Oct 30, 202301:08:14
Board Games as Stories Part 2 - Top 5 Build-ups

Board Games as Stories Part 2 - Top 5 Build-ups

In Episode 167 we continue our series about how board games can use the same structure as a story and give you a similar arc. In this second part we talk about games that do the 'build-up' or development well.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
03:38 Board Games as Stories
12:27 Pan Am
16:56 Space Base
22:38 Auztralia
25:52 Anachrony
28:43 Brass: Birmingham
31:56 Final Girl
35:43 Marrakesh
38:41 Ankh: Gods of Egypt
42:33 Star Wars: Rebellion
45:55 Revive
50:20 Hegemony: Lead Your Class To Victory
54:56 Root
58:55 Orleans
1:02:31 Final Thoughts (Spirit Island, Smartphone, Inc., Nemesis, Terraforming Mars, Lost Ruins of Arnak)
1:05:56 Listener Shoutout

Oct 23, 202301:12:04
Nucleum

Nucleum

In Episode 166 we provide our hot take review of Nucleum covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.

Then we discuss some board games on our table including the Viticulture Wine Crate, Tacocat Spelled Backwards, and Vagrantsong.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:56 Nucleum Description
04:38 Gameplay and Mechanisms
22:40 Production and Theme
28:14 Final Thoughts
31:00 Viticulture Wine Crate (Review Copy provided by the Publisher)
36:20 Tacocat Spelled Backwards
42:53 Vagrantsong
49:58 Listener Shout-out

Oct 16, 202352:34
Board Games as Stories Part 1 - Top 5 Intros

Board Games as Stories Part 1 - Top 5 Intros

In Episode 165 we kickoff a series about how board games can use the same structure as a story and give you a similar arc. In the first part we talk about games that do the 'Intro' well.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:21 Board Games as Stories
06:33 Cthulhu: Death May Die
10:17 Inis
15:25 Agricola
18:25 Distilled
22:28 Battle for Rokugan
26:08 Res Arcana
29:54 Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
33:59 Azul
39:57 Voidfall
44:56 Obsession
49:43 Spades (and Hearts)
53:41 Terraforming Mars
56:40 Nemesis
1:02:24 Barrage
1:05:22 Gaia Project
1:08:50 Listener Shoutout

Oct 09, 202301:11:02
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization

In Episode 164 we provide our hot take review of Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.

We also discuss a poll related to what makes a civilization game.

Then we discuss some board games on our table including Best Candy on the Block, After Us, and Barcelona.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:27 Poll: Are there certain aspects that are necessary to call a game a civilization game?
07:51 Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization Description
10:14 Gameplay and Mechanisms
30:42 Production and Theme
38:13 Final Thoughts
43:00 Best Candy on the Block
47:03 After Us
52:22 Barcelona
57:10 Listener Shout-out

Oct 02, 202301:00:02
BGHT Portland Con 2023 Part 2 Coverage (10 Games Discussed)

BGHT Portland Con 2023 Part 2 Coverage (10 Games Discussed)

In Episode 163 we discuss the second half of our semi-annual BGHT convention. 4 gamers, 5 days, 18 games played. In this episode we discuss 10 of those games including several that were new to us.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:02 Robot Quest Arena
09:56 Woodcraft
17:29 Brian Boru: High King of Ireland
22:10 Downforce
26:37 Nemesis
35:00 My Father's Work
39:32 Distilled
52:40 Viticulture w/ Tuscany
59:25 Motor City
1:03:09 Outlive
1:06:34 Final Thoughts

Sep 25, 202301:12:20
BGHT Portland Con 2023 Part 1 Coverage (8 Games Discussed)

BGHT Portland Con 2023 Part 1 Coverage (8 Games Discussed)

In Episode 162 we discuss the first half of our semi-annual BGHT convention. 4 gamers, 5 days, 18 games played. In this episode we discuss 8 of those games including several that were new to us. We kick it off by discussing what goes into planning a successful gaming weekend.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:51 How do we plan and organize BGHTCon?
10:08 The Quacks of Quedlinburg
15:36 Cat in the Box
19:28 Terraforming Mars
25:36 Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy
31:52 Lords of Ragnarok
41:55 Wingspan w/ Oceania Expansion
44:25 La Granja: Deluxe Master Set
49:10 The Battle for Rokugan
56:07 Listener Shoutout

Sep 18, 202358:34
Top 5 Incoming Crowdfunded Board Games 2023

Top 5 Incoming Crowdfunded Board Games 2023

In Episode 161 we discuss the top 5 incoming crowdfunded board games that each of us are excited to receive.  We take a look back at last year's list to see what's been delivered and how they hit for us as well.

We also discuss a poll on crowdfunding regrets.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:38 Poll: Do you have any incoming crowdfunded board games that you haven't received but regret backing?
10:31 Look back at 2022 Crowdfund episode
10:48 Ra
11:25 Red Dust Rebellion
11:59 Distilled
12:30 Wayfarers of the South Tigris
13:10 One Deck Galaxy
13:43 Voidfall
16:20 Star Realms: Rise of Empires
16:32 Sleeping Gods: Distant Skies
17:10 Arcs
17:43 Lords of Ragnarok
18:37 La Granja: Deluxe Master Set
20:00 Skyrise
21:03 Batman: Gotham City Chronicles Season 3
21:25 Dawn of Madness
23:43 Wolves
25:02 Wonderland's War: Shards of Madness
26:47 Envelopes of Cash
27:39 Biohack
30:30 Star Realms: Rise of Empire
32:07 Cthulhu: Death May Die - Fear of the Unknown
34:54 Galactic Renaissance
37:19 Teotihuacan: Deluxe Master Set
39:43 Arcs
41:01 Star Tycoon
44:37 Batman: Gotham City Chronicles Season 3
47:22 Witchcraft!
48:51 Ceres
53:35 The Fox Experiment
56:12 Gloomhaven: Buttons and Bugs
58:16 Frozen Frontier
1:00:46 Final Thoughts
1:09:19 Tycoon: India 1981
1:31:50 Listener Shoutout

Sep 11, 202301:14:22
Spirit Island

Spirit Island

In Episode 160 we provide our hot take review of Spirit Island covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.

We also celebrate our 3 year anniversary of the podcast by sharing some of our listener's favorite episodes.

Then we discuss some board games on our table including Lancaster and Lords of Ragnarok.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:23 3 year anniversary! Listener's favorite episodes
08:18 Expeditions Description
17:10 Gameplay and Mechanisms
34:27 Production and Theme
40:00 Final Thoughts
47:36 Lancaster
53:39 Lords of Ragnarok
56:31 Listener Shout-out


Sep 04, 202358:47
Expeditions

Expeditions

In Episode 159 we provide our hot take review of Expeditions covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.

We also discuss a poll about whether games set in the same universe as other games you like will get you excited.

Then we discuss some board games on our table including Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy, Pax Pamir: Second Edition, and Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:27 Poll: How do you feel about games set in the same universe as a previous game that you liked by that publisher or designer?
08:18 Expeditions Description
11:41 Gameplay and Mechanisms
32:51 Production and Theme
41:45 Final Thoughts
50:03 Amun-Re
50:29 Pax Pamir (2nd Edition)
52:38 Castles of Burgundy Deluxe Edition

Aug 28, 202301:01:49
Hegemony: Lead Your Class To Victory

Hegemony: Lead Your Class To Victory

In Episode 158 we provide our hot take review of Hegemony: Lead Your Class To Victory covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.

We also discuss a poll about watching new releases around conventions.

Then we discuss some board games on our table including Welcome to the Moon, Robot Quest Arena, and Patchwork Doodle.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:24 Poll: Do you pay attention to board games that are announced or released at GenCon?
07:13 Hegemony: Lead Your Class To Victory Description
10:39 Gameplay and Mechanisms
32:47 Production and Theme
38:39 Final Thoughts
43:41 Welcome To The Moon
52:08 Robot Quest Arena
57:21 Patchwork Doodle

Aug 21, 202301:04:28
Top 5 Games with Asymmetric Player Powers

Top 5 Games with Asymmetric Player Powers

In Episode 157 we each discuss our top 5 favorite board games including asymmetric player powers.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:58 Discussion on Asymmetric Player Powers
09:49 Top 5 games with asymmetric player powers.
09:56 The Expanse Board Game
12:28 Champions of Midgard and Dune: Imperium
14:47 Circadians: Chaos Order
18:09 Ankh: Gods of Egypt
20:35 Dwellings of Eldervale and Revive
23:05 Robot Quest Arena
26:35 Dune
32:00 Frosthaven / Gloomhaven and Cthulhu: Death May Die
34:57 Barrage
37:54 Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy
40:52 Everdell and Lost Ruins of Arnak
43:41 Gaia Project
46:13 Spirit Island
49:29 Ark Nova and Planet Unknown
52:01 The Voyages of Marco Polo
55:11 Honorable (or other) Mentions: Wonderland's War, Scythe, Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game, Star Wars: Rebellion

Aug 14, 202301:01:03
The Voyages of Marco Polo

The Voyages of Marco Polo

In Episode 156 we provide our hot take review of The Voyages of Marco Polo covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.

We also discuss a poll about large box editions of games.

Then we discuss some board games on our table including Trellis and Marrakesh and some first looks at games that just arrived including Expeditions and Robot Quest Arena.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:26 Poll: How do you feel about large box versions of your favorite games?
09:59 The Voyages of Marco Polo Description
11:09 Gameplay and Mechanisms
30:42 Production and Theme
38:58 Final Thoughts
47:02 Trellis
49:52 First Look: Expeditions and Robot Quest Arena
54:51 Marrakesh

Aug 07, 202301:03:36
Cyclades: Legendary Edition

Cyclades: Legendary Edition

In Episode 155 we provide our hot take review of Cyclades: Legendary Edition covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.

We also discuss a poll about storing board games horizontally or vertically.

Then we discuss some board games on our table Arkham Horror, Yokai Septet, The Voyages of Marco Polo, and Marco Polo II: In the Service of the Khan.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:27 Poll: Do you store your board games horizontal or vertical?
05:14 Cyclades: Legendary Edition Description
07:27 Gameplay and Mechanisms
22:28 Production and Theme
28:16 Final Thoughts
37:40 Arkham Horror: The Board Game
44:25 Yokai Septet
48:35 The Voyages of Marco Polo vs. Marco Polo II: In the Service of the Khan

Jul 31, 202357:27
Wolves

Wolves

In Episode 154 we provide our hot take review of Wolves covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.

We also discuss a poll about thinking about designing board games.

Then we discuss some board games on our table including Patchwork Doodle, Ticket to Ride: San Francisco, Ankh: Gods of Egypt, Draftosaurus, and Cat in the Box.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:32 Poll: Have you ever thought about designing a board game?
07:24 Wolves Description
09:55 Gameplay and Mechanisms
26:35 Production and Theme
41:30 Final Thoughts
52:11 Patchwork Doodle and Ticket to Ride: San Francisco
57:22 Ankh: Gods of Egypt
59:48 Draftosaurus
1:03:46 Cat in the Box

Jul 24, 202301:08:28
Our Partners' Top 5 Board Games

Our Partners' Top 5 Board Games

In Episode 153 Tim and Adam's partners, Danielle and Sarah, join the show to discuss their top 5 games.

Please excuse the lower quality audio and some background noise due to the unique recording space we were in for this episode.

We also discuss a poll on Twitter and our Facebook group about the longest board game you've played.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:42 Poll: What's the longest single play you've had in a board game?
06:17 Danielle and Sarah's Top 5 Games
06:45 Danielle #5 - Welcome To...
08:55 Sarah #5 - Dune: Imperium
11:45 Danielle #4 - The Quacks of Quedlinburg
15:30 Sarah #4 - Abducktion
20:54 Danielle #3 - Clank! Catacombs
24:52 Sarah #3 - Trekking the World
29:00 Danielle #2 - Sea Salt & Paper and Fantastic Factories
32:40 Sarah #2 - Smartphone, Inc.
36:15 Danielle #1 - The Castles of Burgundy
41:32 Sarah #1 - SCOUT
44:50 Honorable Mentions: Everdell, The Lost Ruins of Arnak, Cafe, Azul, Ankh: Gods of Egypt, Wonderland's War, Planted, Radlands, Othello

Jul 17, 202350:25
Top Board Games of All Time 2023 Edition (1-10)

Top Board Games of All Time 2023 Edition (1-10)

In Episode 152 we finish the countdown of our top 40 Board Games of all time with choices 1-10.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:42 Top Games of All Time
03:21 Tim #10 The Castles of Burgundy
05:26 Adam #10 Blood Rage
07:20 Chris #10 Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar
10:55 Tim #9 Agricola: Revised Edition
13:06 Adam #9 Barrage
15:50 Chris #9 Terraforming Mars
19:02 Tim #8 Ark Nova
21:14 Adam #8 Rising Sun
24:47 Chris #8 Ark Nova
27:45 Tim #7 Wonderland's War
31:23 Adam #7 Star Wars Rebellion
33:53 Chris #7 Teotihuacan: City of Gods
36:26 Tim #6 Terraforming Mars
38:43 Adam #6 Ankh: Gods of Egypt
41:57 Chris #6 Eclipse: 2nd Dawn for the Galaxy
44:02 Tim #5 Tapestry
47:36 Adam #5 Baseball Highlights 2045
50:09 Chris #5 Barrage
51:56 Tim #4 Dune: Imperium
53:09 Adam #4 Smartphone, Inc.
54:59 Chris #4 Blood Rage
56:05 Tim #3 Blood Rage
57:41 Adam #3 Wonderland's War
48:47 Chris #3 Tapestry
1:01:50 Tim #2 Gaia Project
1:04:25 Adam #2 Dune: Imperium
1:05:23 Chris #2 Gaia Project
1:06:23 Tim #1 Everdell
1:10:41 Adam #1 Eclipse: 2nd Dawn for the Galaxy
1:12:44 Chris #1 Wonderland's War

Jul 10, 202301:21:48
Top Board Games of All Time 2023 Edition (11-20)

Top Board Games of All Time 2023 Edition (11-20)

In Episode 151 we continue the countdown of our top 40 Board Games of all time with choices 11-20.

We also discuss a poll on how important balance is in board games.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:47 Poll: How important is balance to you in a board game?
08:09 Top Games of All Time
08:22 Adam #20 Capital Lux 2: Generations
10:06 Chris #20 Viticulture Essential Edition
13:12 Tim #20 Beyond the Sun
15:42 Adam #19 Abducktion
18:39 Chris #19 Agricola
21:16 Tim #19 La Granja
23:13 Adam #18 Shamans
25:21 Chris #18 Obsession
28:14 Tim #18 Distilled
30:11 Adam #17 Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization
32:37 Chris #17 Lacrimosa
35:00 Tim #17 Barrage
39:00 Adam #16 Beyond the Sun
40:16 Chris #16 Revive
42:49 Tim #16 Revive
45:47 Adam #15 Gaia Project
47:57 Chris #15 Nemesis
51:43 Tim #15 Paperback Adventures
56:01 Adam #14 The Expanse Board Game
59:25 Chris #14 Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization
1:00:08 Tim #14 Clank! Catacombs
1:02:53 Adam #13 Pax Pamir: 2nd Edition
1:05:36 Chris #13 La Granja
1:07:16 Tim #13 Lost Ruins of Arnak
1:08:46 Adam #12 Inis
1:11:06 Chris #12 Distilled
1:13:01 Tim #12 Underwater Cities
1:15:28 Adam #11 Azul
1:18:50 Chris #11 Dune: Imperium
1:22:18 Tim #11 Scythe

Jul 03, 202301:25:43
Top Board Games of All Time 2023 Edition (21-30)

Top Board Games of All Time 2023 Edition (21-30)

In Episode 150 we continue the countdown of our top 40 Board Games of all time with choices 21-30.

We also discuss a poll on looking for game stores when travelling.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:50 Poll: Do you seek out game stores or when you travel to no cities?
09:03 Top Games of All Time
09:15 Chris #30 Star Wars: The Deck Building Game
13:19 Tim #30 Frosthaven
16:20 Adam #30 Sol: Last Days of a Star
18:50 Chris #29 Clank! In! Space!
22:22 Tim #29 Magic: The Gathering
25:53 Adam #29 Ghosts of Christmas
28:36 Chris #28 Rap Godz
31:38 Tim #28 Rajas of the Ganges
33:23 Adam #28 Star Realms
35:22 Chris #27 Batman: Gotham City Chronicles
39:23 Tim #27 Lorenzo Il Magnifico
40:44 Adam #27 Robotech Reconstruction
43:27 Chris #26 Endless Winter: Paleoamericans
45:46 Tim #26 Pan Am
47:32 Adam #26 Shards of Infinity
50:15 Chris #25 Outlive
52:44 Tim #25 Rising Sun
55:28 Adam #25 Trekking the World
57:18 Chris #24 Yokohama
49:47 Tim #24 Anachrony
1:02:10 Adam #23 Anachrony
1:04:21 Chris #23 Smarphone, Inc.
1:06:45 Tim #23 Eclipse: 2nd Dawn for the Galaxy
1:10:28 Adam #24 Age of Galaxy
1:12:58 Chris #22 Golem
1:15:22 Tim #22 Yokohama
1:16:20 Adam #22 Downforce
1:18:14 Chris #21 Lost Ruins of Arnak
1:21:48 Tim #21 Outlive
1:24:30 Adam #21 Pan Am

Jun 26, 202301:26:48
Top Board Games of All Time 2023 Edition (31-40)

Top Board Games of All Time 2023 Edition (31-40)

In Episode 149 we start the countdown of our top 40 Board Games of all time with choices 31-40.

We also discuss a poll on expressing your board game love in public.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:14 Poll: How do you express your board game love in public?
09:18 Top Games of All Time
15:20 Tim #40 and honorable mentions - Tiletum, Woodcraft, Darwin's Journey, Arkham Horror: The Card Game
19:25 Adam #40 and honorable mentions - Dune, La Granja, Air, Land, and Sea, Sentient, Distilled, High Society
22:56 Chris #40 and honorable mentions - Cthulhu: Death May Die, Root, Imhotep, Nidavellir, Ankh: Gods of Egypt, Darwin's Journey
26:05 Tim #39 - Star Realms
28:36 Adam #39 - Planted: A Game of Nature and Nurture
30:35 Chris #39 - Scythe 32:50 Tim #38 - Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest
36:38 Adam #38 - Mosaic: A Story of Civilization
39:50 Chris #38 - Can't Stop
44:00 Tim #37 - Cthulhu: Death May Die
46:12 Adam #37 - Brian Boru: High King of Ireland
47:49 Chris #37 - Final Girl
50:08 Tim #36 - SCOUT
51:34 Adam #36 - SCOUT
52:32 Chris #36 - Space Base
55:27 Tim #35 - Res Arcana
57:10 Adam #35 - Terraforming Mars
58:56 Chris #35 - Terracotta Army
1:02:14 Tim #34 - Paladins of the West Kingdom
1:04:45 Adam #34 -  Brass: Birmingham
1:05:54 Chris #34 - Downforce
1:09:07 Tim #33 - Viticulture Essential Edition
1:10:45 Adam #33 - Can't Stop
1:11:49 Chris #33 - Azul
1:14:44 Tim #32 - Teotihuacan: City of Gods
1:17:15 Adam #32 - Lacrimosa
1:18:26 Chris #32 - Pan Am
1:21:06 Tim #31 - Near and Far
1:23:21 Adam #31 - Revive
1:24:41 Chris #31 - The Fox Experiment

Jun 19, 202301:29:24
Darwin's Journey

Darwin's Journey

In Episode 148 we provide our hot take review of Darwin's Journey covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.

We also discuss a poll about receiving board games with missing or damaged components.

Chris provides a Darwin's Journey themed cocktail and then we discuss some board games on our table including Abducktion and Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:41 Poll: Have you ever opened a new copy of a board game to find out components are missing or misprinted?
07:21 Darwin's Journey Description
10:03 Gameplay and Mechanisms
33:55 Production and Theme
39:08 Final Thoughts
44:25 Darwin's Journey Themed Cocktail
47:28 Abducktion
59:53 Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island
1:08:10 Listener Shoutout

Jun 12, 202301:11:35
Heat: Pedal to the Metal Vs. Downforce

Heat: Pedal to the Metal Vs. Downforce

In Episode 147 we provide our hot take reviews of Heat: Petal to the Medal and Downforce covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also compare the two and discuss which we liked more.

We also discuss a poll about attending game nights without knowing anyone there.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Poll: Have you ever attended a board game night without knowing anyone there?
09:34 Heat: Petal to the Medal Description
11:18 Gameplay and Mechanisms
25:58 Production and Theme
29:37 Final Thoughts
33:46 Downforce Description
33:15 Gameplay and Mechanisms
47:08 Production and Theme
50:37 Final Thoughts
56:55 Listener Shoutout

Jun 05, 202301:01:44
Revive

Revive

In Episode 146 we provide our hot take review of Revive covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.

We also discuss a poll about storing board game components.

Then we discuss some board games on our table and future takes including Akropolis, Ra, Skull, Smartphone, Inc., and My Father's Work.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:41 Poll: How do you most commonly put your board game components back in their boxes?
08:57 Revive Description
11:08 Gameplay and Mechanisms
30:21 Production and Theme
36:40 Final Thoughts
44:12 Akropolis
48:55 Ra
58:52 Skull
59:54 Smartphone, Inc.
1:01:38 My Father's Work

May 29, 202301:07:01
BGHT SedonaCon Coverage Part 2 (10 Games Discussed)

BGHT SedonaCon Coverage Part 2 (10 Games Discussed)

In Episode 145 we wrap up our discussion of BGHT SedonaCon - our semi-annual gaming weekend. We cover 10 of the games we played that weekend and discussed the rest on part 1 last week.

We also discuss a poll on getting a board game related tattoo.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Poll: Have you considered getting a board game related tattoo?
08:54 SedonaCon
10:04 Wonderland's War
14:31 Pan Am
23:32 Endless Winter: Paleoamericans
30:24 Gaia Project
36:24 Skull
41:51 Rising Sun
49:39 Distilled
56:39 Dune: Imperium
1:05:00 Imperium: The Contention
1:13:48 Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game
1:18:15 Final Thoughts

May 22, 202301:23:18
BGHT SedonaCon Coverage Part 1 (7 Games Discussed)

BGHT SedonaCon Coverage Part 1 (7 Games Discussed)

In Episode 144 we discuss our time at BGHT SedonaCon - our semi-annual gaming weekend. We cover 7 of the games we played that weekend and will discuss the rest on Part 2 next week.

We also discuss a poll on replacing board games due to wear.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:48 Poll: Have you ever replaced a game because the components were worn out?
07:11 SedonaCon
10:45 Clank! Catacombs
17:17 Smartphone, Inc.
23:44 Scout
32:35 Teotihuacan: City of Gods
37:56 Tyrants of the Underdark
45:30 Yokohama
53:07 Sentient

May 15, 202359:59
Top 5 IPs We Want In Board Games

Top 5 IPs We Want In Board Games

In Episode 143 we each discuss our top 5 intellectual properties that we'd like to see turned into board games.

We also discuss how we feel about the use of IP in board games.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Topic: How do you feel about IP based board games?
06:55 Top 5 IP we want in board games
08:10 The Expanse
12:35 The Stand
16:10 Perdido Street Station
19:11 Mass Effect
23:10 The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
27:01 Severance
29:41 Life in Medieval Times
31:40 Ultima
35:26 The Dragonriders of Pern
38:27 Jurassic Park
43:10 Tales from the Loop
48:07 Paper Mario
51:10 The Culture Series
54:24 Coyote and Crow
58:35 The Shawshank Redemption
1:01:17 Runners Up - Avatar, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Dune

May 08, 202301:07:11
Our Golden Geek Award Votes

Our Golden Geek Award Votes

In Episode 142 we discuss our votes for the 2022 Golden Geek Awards and cast our votes live while recording.

We also discuss a poll about which activity makes your favorite game night.
Twitter Poll Results:
Learn and play a new game - 60%
Play a game I know well - 35.6%
I hate your polls and you - 4.9%

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:41 Poll: What's your favorite type of game night?
04:57 Board Game Geek Golden Geek Awards.
09:15 2-Player Game
15:47 Artwork and Presentation
23:17 Cooperative Game
26:57 Expansion
33:12 Innovative
40:11 Party Game
43:18 Print and Play
44:58 Solo Game
47:44 Thematic Game
52:03 War Game
53:42 Best Board Game Podcast
57:56 Best Board Game App
1:02:02 Light Game of the Year
1:05:05 Medium Game of the Year
1:09:50 Heavy Game of the Year
1:15:50 Listener Shoutouts

May 01, 202301:17:37
Scythe

Scythe

In Episode 141 we provide our hot take review of Scythe covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.

We also discuss a poll about whether past experience with a designer may keep you away from a game by that designer.
Twitter Poll Results:
I don't pay attention - 21%
Yes - 40%
No - 29%

Then we discuss some board games on our table and future takes including Steam Up: A Feast of Dim Sum, Frosthaven, and They Live: Assault on Cable 54.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:39 Poll: Do you avoid trying certain board games because of your experience with that designer's other games?
10:51 Scythe Description
13:01 Gameplay and Mechanisms
28:57 Production and Theme
35:21 Final Thoughts
40:51 Steam Up: A Feast of Dim Sum
48:31 Frosthaven
1:07:15 They Live: Assault on Cable 54

Apr 24, 202301:10:45
Mosaic: A Story of Civilization

Mosaic: A Story of Civilization

In Episode 140 we provide our hot take review of Mosaic: A Story of Civilization covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.

We also discuss a poll about how board game awards impact your interest in games.
Twitter Poll Results:
Yes, puts them on my radar - 62.8%
Yes, I need them now - 1.3%
If already interested - 13%
Nah - 22.9%

Then we discuss some board games on our table and future takes including Legacy of Yu, Clank! In! Space!, Clank! Catacombs, Clank! Legacy 2, and Galactic Renaissance.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:28 Poll: Do you think board game awards influence your interest in board games?
04:40 Mosaic: A Story of Civilization Description
06:30 Gameplay and Mechanisms
24:53 Production and Theme
30:18 Final Thoughts
33:31 Galactic Renaissance
36:26 Clank! In! Space!, Clank! Catacombs, and Clank! Legacy 2
38:46 Legacy of Yu

Apr 17, 202355:34