RARE Podcast
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RARE PodcastDec 30, 2021
Squirrel or Die - Playthrough
Rikki and Ashley play a short fun game. Squirrel or Die! by Fight in a Box. Join us as they go over the ins and outs of this fun quirky quick game.
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Learn With Us - Canvas Playthrough
Rikki and Ashley play a game neither have ever played before, Canvas! Join in and learn together about this beautifully stunning board game made by R2i Games.
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Fire and Fist - Dice Throne Playthrough
Rikki and Ashley are here playing Dice Throne! Rikki is playing as a monk and Ashley is playing as a promancer.
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The Designers
Rikki and Ashley talk all about what they consider their favorite game designers! Ashley talks about James Ernest and Rikki talks about Uwe Rosenberg.
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Lucky Strategy
Rikki and Ashley enjoy talking about the differences of Luck games and strategy games. Does one top the other? Or can they coexist?
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When Cats Play
Joey, Loki, and Agatha are cats and can't play games. That doesn't mean Rikki and Ashley can't! Listen in as they talk about some cuddly cute games with cats!
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Space: The Gaming Frontier
Thanks to a suggestion from a RARE fan, Rikki and Ashley are talking about Space theme games! Strap yourself in for some out of this world games.
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What's in the Box?
All kinds of things! This week Ashley and Rikki talk about what can make a good game great, and little tips to elevate your favorite games.
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All About Asmodee
This week Rikki and Ashley talk about the big one - Asmodee! Asmodee is a big board game publisher and Rikki and Ashley dive right into the nitty gritty of it.
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Puzzle It Out
This week Rikki and Ashley go over a few favorite puzzle games! Get your thinking caps on, this one gets all jumbled up.
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In Real Time
Rikki and Ashley go over tabletop games that use real time in some function aspect of the game. Sit down, set your clocks and get ready for an exciting episode with unique mechanics.
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Roll Player
It's time for Roll Player! Join Rikki, Ashley, and guest Jason as they make some wacky characters while playing Roll Player.
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Spy Time
Rikki and Ashley love a good little deduction game, and what better theme then SPIES!
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Gaming Gifts
It's that holiday season when giving gifts to gamers can be a little tricky. That's where RIkki and Ashley come in to help!
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A Pirate's Life is Full of Games
Yarrrr me matey, this week the lasses Rikki and Ashley talk all about pirate games! Warm up on the high seas as Rikki and Ashley sail you through these games.
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Rikki's Solo Adventure
It's Rikki's time to take over! This week Rikki talks about all of her favorite games, ranging from new to old. Rikki goes to Patchwork, Horrified, Dix It, Cartographers, Dinosaur Tea Party, and many more!
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Ashley's Solo Adventure
This week is all about Ashley, because she is the only one here! Don't worry, Rikki will get her time to shine soon. Listen to Ashley bring up warm fuzzy memories that games have brought her over the years.
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Euro vs Ameri
This week Rikki and Ashley take to talking about 2 different types of games - Euro games and Ameritrash! If you don't know those terms, that is what this episode helps explain!
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Getting back to work!
Rikki and Ashley are back with a favorite mechanic, Worker Placement! Listen to the gals go over games like: Everdell, Tokaido, Kanagawa, Stone Age and more!
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Kickstarting the Conversation
This week Rikki and Ashley talk about Kickstarter and their experiences (or non-experiences) with the platform.
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Cast your runes, it's adventure time!
RARE podcast is coming back with bang and a play through of Call to Adventure! Join Rikki, Ashley, and guest Jason as they help their heroes on an adventure to find their destiny.
Episode 21: Sets on Sets on Sets
This week Rikki and Ashley talk all about some favorite games that use set collection! Some games talked about are Tokaido, Ethnos, Lanterns, and more.
Episode 20: We Interrupt This Broadcast
It's finally episode 20! And what do Rikki and Ashley do? Have friend and Dungeon Master Jason Ernest from The Red Beard Chronicles on the show! We talk all about Tabletop RPGs, ask Jason some questions, and just have fun.
Episode 19: Going to Ghastly Manor with Friends
Rikki and Ashley wanted a little fun with friends Mila, Redmond, and Nick. So, they went and bought a Hunt a Killer box, Ghastly Manor. Stay tuned for the spooks, and beware of spoilers!
Episode 18: Free For All!
This week Rikki and Ashley talk about games that struck their fancy this week. Those games are Voodoo Mania, Castles of Mad King Ludwig, Council of Four, Ecos: The First Continent, Cursed Court, and Nuns on the Run!
Episode 17: 2 Big Publishers
This week on RARE, Rikki and Ashley talk about 2 of their favorite publishers, CMON and Renegade Game Studios.
Episode 16: It's Always a Party with Jeremy
Rikki and Ashley love party games, and Jeremy, from the Youtube channel Moth to a Game, has a great pick with Here to Slay.
We also talk about Sushi Party Go!, Dead Last, Tempurra, and Mental Blocks.
Episode 15: Loaded Dice
Rikki and Ashley talk about some of their favorite games that use dice, Fuse, Flatline, Zombie Dice, Roll Player, and more!
Episode 14: Stacking the Deck
A favorite mechanic of RARE are the kind where you can make your own deck. Enjoy Rikki and Ashley talking about a variety of deck builders and how they can vary, while still being similar.
Episode 13: Two Player Games
Need something to do with that special someone in your life? Why not a two player tabletop game! Join Rikki and Ashley as they discuss two player game options.
Episode 12: New Classics
Ever wondered what games to look for at those big box stores besides Clue or Monopoly? Look no further as Rikki and Ashley talk about a few of their favorites that belong right on your shelf.
Episode 11: Hot Deals
A lot of these games will be small enough to put in a pocket (or in a stocking!) with little damage down to your wallet. We've talked about some of these games before, but you can never beat a hot deal!
Episode 10: One is not a lonely number!
Welcome back to the tenth episode of RARE! We are flipping the numbers and doing games that can be played solo. Everyone needs a little solo time sometimes.
Episode 9: SPOOKTOBER (3 of 3)
We are ending our Spooktober special with a little treat! Listen to Rikki, Ashley, and special guests Mike and Jason, as they struggle through the first game of MYTHOS TALES. Spoilers ahead if you ever want to play this game.
Episode 8: SPOOKTOBER (2 of 3)
Be they friend or foe, these games can hold tricks within their treats! We talk about semi co-op and team based games. Just remember, always be on the lookout for the traitor.....
Episode 7: SPOOKTOBER (1 of 3)
GET YOUR SPOOKY ON! We talk about horror type games. So many horror based games exist so we will be breaking it down for the month of October.
This episode we talk purely co-op games.*Ghost Noises*
Episode 6: May the cards be in your favor
We talk about card games! Games that utilize strictly cards as its base. There are so many card games out there but for now we cover some of our top picks!
Episode 5: Crossing the mediums
Wanted to play a video game or watch a TV show or movie but you don't have electricity? No worries, we are here to talk about games that are from a movie, a game played in a TV show, or a video game re-imagined as a tabletop game!
Episode 4: Once Upon a Game Night
Storytelling games! We start spinning yarns about fantastic story driven games. Flex your creativity because improv is a must for these tabletop gems!
Episode 3: The game is afoot!
Deduction games! This episode we get into all kinds of games that use that big brain of yours (and even talk about a game someone doesn't like).
Episode 2: Put 'em to work!
Worker placements! A popular mechanic. We talk about what they are and some games that use this mechanic. As well as some of our favorites.
Pilot (Top three current favorite board games)
We kick off RARE with a little bit about ourselves and our history of how we started into our tabletop gaming life. Also, we break down our top three current favorite board games.