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Heavy Cardboard Episode 161: What's Old is New Again

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022

Liz Davidson from the lovely Beyond Solitaire joins Edward to discuss many things from school start dates to beloved board games. Liz and Edward have been regularly meeting with their game groups and discuss what has been making it to the table.00:24 - Introduction/What's New12:02 - Stuff We've Been Playing13:20 - Too Many Bones20:40 - Mike Lambo Games24:26 - It's a Wonderful World28:00 - Heading Forward34:36 - So Clover37:23 - Grimm Masquerade39:20 - Blue Moon City40:10 - Celestia41:30 - Mini Express Maps44:00 - Power Grid - The Stock Companies45:40 - Forwarder of Xanadu47:00 - Discussion around Reviewing Games1:03:20 - Discussion around Solo Modes1:11:45 - John Company1:14:05 - Oath1:17:55 - Liz Davidson Patreon!1:19:20 - Self-Critique Discussion1:21:05 - Games We're Looking Forward To1:22:40 - Hoplomachus1:23:23 - Republic of Rome1:25:50 - Struggle of Empires1:37:11 - Convention Talk1:45:36 - Aeon's End1:49:04 - Expansions

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Heavy Cardboard Episode 160: Ketchup Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022

The podcast makes its triumphant return in this episode where Martin Fowler joins Edward Euhler to get caught up on all things Heavy Cardboard Podcast. Stop by to listen to talk about your favorite games, what to expect moving forward, the Golden Elephant awards and more! 00:46 - Welcome and Podcast Chat10:44 - Oath16:31 - Three Kingdoms Redux27:19 - Nemo's War and Aeon's End37:23 - Autobahn41:25 - Struggle of Empires45:06 - 18 Chesapeake55:16 - Seize the Bean1:00:18 - Crystal Palace1:03:18 - Blue Lagoon1:06:47 - Ark Nova and Praga1:10:21 - Imperial Steam1:22:07 - Conventions1:36:51 - The Golden Elephant

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Heavy Cardboard Episode 159: Latest Greatest

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022

Martin Fowler joins Edward Euler as they explore some of the new games that have been played on stream recently, as well as at HCHQ.00:32 - The Book of Rituals14:14 - After Pablo18:26 - Weather Machine33:52 - Sammu-ramat36:38 - Hegemony48:20 - Fresh Fish51:54 - Race for the Galaxy56:36 - Dom Pierre1:02:36 - Brian Boru1:07:09 - Acquisitions1:13:00 - Final ThoughtsTheme Music provided by Ronald JenkeesAll other music provided by Ceylon http://www.ceylonproductions.com/

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Heavy Cardboard Episode 158: Top 10 Soloier Games (Part 2)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021

Join Edward, Liz from Beyond Solitaire, and JT of intellectual copyright fame for part two of the Heavy Cardboard Solo Board Game Extravaganza!! This time the crew discusses multiplayer games that have a solo component. Enjoy!- 1:16 - Intro - 3:14 - JT # 10, Spirit Island- 4:34 - Liz #10, Terraforming Mars- 7:16 - Edward #10, Pax Transhumanity- 8:44 - JT #9, Marvel Champions- 10:08 - Liz # 9, Lord of the Rings LCG- 11:14 - Edward #9, Rococo- 12:58 - JT #8, Labyrinth- 15:45 - Liz #8, Pax Pamir- 16:44 - Edward # 8, Agricola- 18:42 - JT #7, Terraforming Mars- 20:17 - Liz #7, Spirit Island- 21:57 - Edward #7, Ora et Labora- 23:24 - JT #6, Renegade- 25:11 - Liz #6, Sentinals of the Multiverse- 26:36 - Edward #6, A Feast for Odin- 28:33 - JT #5, Fire in the Lake- 32:44 - Liz #5, Trickerion- 35:37 - Edward #5, The Gallerist- 37:24 - On Mars Discussion- 40:00 - Hegemony- 44:10 - JT #4, Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon- 48:28 - Liz #4, Aeon's End- 50:00 - Edward #4, Nemo's War- 50:44 - JT #3, Roads and Boats- 54:09 - Liz #3, Hoplomachus: The Lost Cities- 56:53 - Edward #3, Bios: Origins- 59:30 - JT #2, Too Many Bones- 1:00:00 - Liz #2, Too Many Bones- 1:06:58 - Edward #2, Tales of the Northlands: The Sagas of Noggin the Nog- 1:09:24 - Honorable Mentions- 1:12:13 - JT #1, Mage Knight- 1:12:45 - Liz #1, Mage Knight- 1:20:00 - Edward #1, 1862: Railway Mania in the Eastern Counties- 1:26:04 - FarewellsTheme Music provided by Ronald JenkeesAll other music provided by Ceylon http://www.ceylonproductions.com/

Heavy Cardboard Episode 157: Top 10 Solo Games (Part 1)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021

Liz from Beyond Solitaire and JT Bergstrom join Edward to give you what you asked for! Solo board game coverage! Get these fabulous peoples thoughts on all things solo board games right here, right now.00:50 - Welcome01:06 - Thanksgiving Plans5:58 - Top 10 Format12:28 - Liz #10, Black Sonata15:31 - JT #10, Nemo's War19:39 - Liz #9, War Fighter24:01 - People's Choice Top 200 List - One Player Guild BGG24:45 - JT #9, Agricola - Master of Britain29:24 - Liz #8, 1000 Year Old Vampire33:45 - JT #8, Gloom of Kilforth & Atlantic Chase40:23 - Liz #7, Hostage Negotiator/Final Girl43:27 - JT #7, Fields of Fire48:41 - Liz #6, Warps Edge50:13 - JT #6, Pavlov's House57:14 - Edward #5, The Wars of Marcus Aurelius59:17 - Liz #5, Dawn of the Zed's1:01:03 - JT #5, Enemy Action: Ardennes1:05:22 - Edward #4, Fish Farewell Forever1:07:31 - Liz #4, Nemo's War1:09:45 - JT #4, Peloponnesian War1:14:32 - Edward #3, Under Falling Skies1:16:21 - Liz #3, Stilico: Last of the Romans1:20:50 - JT #3, Thunderbolt Apache Leader1:22:56 - Edward #2, Black Sonata1:24:08 - Liz #2, Pavlov's House1:28:20 - JT #2, Comancheria1:35:01 - Edward #1, Lux Aeterna1:38:22 - Liz #1, Thunderbolt Apache Leader1:42:28 - JT #1, D-Day at Omaha Beach1:48:11 - More Solo Games to Check Out1:52:54 - OutroTheme Music provided by Ronald JenkeesAll other music provided by Ceylon http://www.ceylonproductions.com/

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Heavy Cardboard Episode 156: The Teach with Edward and Liz

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021

Liz Davidson from Beyond Solitaire hosts Edward to talk about the plethora of topics related to teaching board games. Stop by for a fascinating conversation between two excellent teachers!01:29 - Welcome03:30 - Handling Criticism15:00 - How did you land on your format?38:24 - What do you cut from a teach?54:59 - How do you learn a game best?1:07:12 - How well do you need to know a game before teaching?1:13:37 - Who is your favourite YouTuber to learn from?1:23:47 - OutroTheme Music provided by Ronald JenkeesAll other music provided by Ceylon http://www.ceylonproductions.com/

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Heavy Cardboard Episode 155: The Roundup with Edward and Liz

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021

Liz Davidson from Beyond Solitaire joins Edward to talk about many topics including playing as an oppressive regime, teachers that grade when angry, running your own show, oh! and board games! Lots of board games!00:41 - Welcome and Introduction06:20 - A Study in Emerald12:48 - Imperium Classics and Legends18:28 - Oath25:35 - Switch and Signal35:22 - Quebec39:58 - No Motherland Without47:15 - Iberian Railways48:37 - Acquisitions54:48 - Anticipation1:01:10 - FarewellsTheme Music provided by Ronald JenkeesAll other music provided by Ceylon http://www.ceylonproductions.com/

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Heavy Cardboard Episode 154: What's Going On? With Edward and Martin

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021

I SAID HEY! WHAT'S GOIN ON?… ahem. If you missed the live stream recording of this episode or just want to revisit the excellent discourse, here is Episode 154 of Heavy Cardboard. Martin Fowler joins Edward in discussing games they have been playing lately, as well as recent purchases, anticipations, and more. 00:32 - Welcome01:11 - Automobile14:24 - T Games29:17 - Coffee Traders35:34 - Urban Sprawl40:08 - Age of Steam45:05 - Iberian Railways51:07 - TransAmerica51:57 - Airlines Europe53:38 - Concordia/Expansion Talk1:04:32 - Dominant Species Marine1:16:37 - Dune Imperium1:19:44 - A Study in Emerald1:29:40 - Biosphere1:33:51 - Oath1:40:33 - Black Sonata1:44:45 - Acquisitions1:49:17 - Looking Forward to Playing2:00:51 - Talking About Life2:05:39 - FarewellsTheme Music provided by Ronald JenkeesAll other music provided by Ceylon http://www.ceylonproductions.com/

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Heavy Cardboard Episode 153: The Roundup with Edward and Jess

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021

Join Edward and Jess as they discuss what they have been playing, what they have been looking forward to playing, and everything in between!0:45 - Introduction----------------1:50 - Shores of Tripoli5:25 - Space Infantry Federation7:50 - The Vote15:25 - Rococo17:47 - BioSphere25:06 - Xia: Legends of a Drift System31:25 - Mandala Stones34:11 - Obsession38:04 - Chai: Tea for Two41:52 - Lost Ruins of Arnak44:30 - One Card Wonder47:20 - Power Grid - Quebec48:48 - Stationfall----------------54:34 - Acquisitions----------------1:01:39 - Anticipation----------------1:23:14 - Play Anticipation----------------1:35:03 - FarewellsTheme Music provided by Ronald JenkeesAll other music provided by Ceylonhttp://www.ceylonproductions.com/

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Heavy Cardboard Episode 152: Ginkgopolis with Jess Cassady and Martin Fowler

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021

Join guest hosts Jess and Martin as they climb Ginkgo Biloba, sit in its dappled sunlight in the cool breeze and talk all things Ginkgopolis! Come and find out the mystery of why this game just works. Does Jess give her favourite game the elusive 6 star Hall of Fame rating? Find out at the end!0:52 How Are Ya?/Vaccines5:39 Ginkgopolis Intro10:23 On the Table18:38 Complexity27:00 Jess’ Learning Story31:06 Luck and Random Factors34:20 Game Length37:11 Getting It46:46 Components, Graphic Design, Artwork1:02:32 Setup/Teardown1:15:08 What is Enjoyabe?1:30:14 What is Not Enjoyable?1:37:27 Difference Between 1st and 2nd Ed.1:40:24 Expansion - The Experts1:44:01 Ratings1:48:17 Comparison to Other Games1:52:39 FarewellsTheme Music provided by Ronald JenkeesAll other music provided by Ceylonhttp://www.ceylonproductions.com/

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Heavy Cardboard Episode 151: Obsession Review with Tony Makos

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021

This week Tony Makos joins Edward Uhler to talk about Obsession… for Board Gamers. This lovely mid-weight euro takes you on a time travelling journey to VICTORIAN England where you manage an Estate. Is it good? Is it bad? Come and find out!Time Stamps:0:58 Welcome1:54 Obsession for Men4:27 Obsession for Board Gamers8:56 This is NOT Downton Abbey the Board Game13:20 Rules Overhead31:00 Luck and Randomness40:33 Game Length46:12 Gettin’ It52:22 Overall Weight55:10 Components, Graphic Design, Artwork1:16:22 Why is it Enjoyable?1:22:00 Solo Mode/Game Variants1:43:15 What Not to Like1:53:02 BGG Comments2:00:16 Rating2:05:49 Wrap UpTheme Music Provided by Ronald JenkeesAll Additional Music Provided by Ceylon Productionshttp://www.ceylonproductions.com/

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Heavy Cardboard Episode 150: The Roundup with Tony Makos

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021

Welcome back as we get caught up on many things Heavy! This new format features all the stuff you love from the first half of the traditional podcast: recent plays, acquisitions, as well as lovely discourse. Make sure to check back next week for our feature review of Obsession!0:37 Welcome3:09 Recent Plays1:31:28 Acquisitions1:49:04 English SUPER League1:55:20 Derek Chauvin Trial1:58:00 COVID Talk2:09:01 FarewellThis episode’s Theme Song by Ronald Jenkees.Other original music provided by Ceylon Productions.

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Join Edward & Clay Ross from Capstone Games as we hang out and socialize with y'all for a bit!Support the show! PledgeHC.comThe Herd map is here: Click to add your mark!Be sure to join the discussion over at the guild to discuss the episode with us & your fellow Elephants!

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Heavy Cardboard Episode 145 - Pax Transhumanity

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020

Edward & Andrew take a deep dive into Pax Transhumanity0:00:50 - Welcome & what’s been going onWhat we’ve been playing?0:20:53 - 18xx0:21:31 - 1889: History of Shikoku Railways0:23:46 - Crusader Kings0:27:56 - Bus0:30:41 - Undaunted Normandy0:33:50 - Babylonia0:34:57 - Ride the Rails0:36:00 - Coffee Traders0:40:36 - Tekhenu: Obelisk of the Sun0:44:25 - What we’ve acquired?1:03:24 - What we’re anticipating?1:09:15 - What we’re looking forward to playing?1:14:33 - Pax Transhumanity ReviewSupport the show! PledgeHC.comThe Herd map is here: Click to add your mark!Be sure to join the discussion over at the guild to discuss the episode with us & your fellow Elephants!

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Heavy Cardboard Episode 144 - First Looks

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2020

Edward & Ken discuss First Looks0:00:45 - Welcome Ken & what’s been going on0:19:10 - PAX East0:29:41 - GAMA Trade Show0:33:07 - What we’ve acquired?0:39:19 - What we’re anticipating?0:55:04 - What we’re looking forward to playing?1:04:08 - First Looks1:05:34 - Brass: Lancashire1:07:15 - Terramara1:10:34 - 18EU1:14:50 - Pax Transhumanity1:17:53 - 18NewEngland1:21:04 - Santorini1:24:57 - Chartae1:25:33 - Libraria1:26:49 - Greener1:29:05 - Wizard’s Garden1:30:15 - Vivaldi1:33:13 - Gloomhaven1:37:36 - Age of Steam: Cypress1:40:38 - Bus1:42:13 - Babylonia1:44:52 - Crusader Kings1:48:36 - Sekhigahara & Hammer of the Scots1:51:40 - Pangea1:57:50 - Pacific Typhoon2:02:40 - Goa2:04:12 - Hab & Gut2:07:20 - Undaunted Normandy2:07:40 - Warpgate2:08:30 - YunnanSupport the show! PledgeHC.comThe Herd map is here: Click to add your mark!Be sure to join the discussion over at the guild to discuss the episode with us & your fellow Elephants!

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Heavy Cardboard Episode 143 - Top 50

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2019

Edward, Jess, & Martin discuss the Top 50 of All Time... of Right Now0:00:45 - Welcome & what’s been going on0:04:10 - 800+ Patrons0:08:05 - 5 Games 4 Doomsday Interview - https://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/2019/12/23/edward-uhler/0:11:16 - Poker updateWhat we’ve been playing?0:12:00 - 18220:14:11 - De Vulgari Eloquentia0:15:25 - 6-player Bridge0:20:20 - Tichu0:23:30 - Space Corp0:24:57 - Heerlof0:26:02 - Pax Transhumanity0:27:33 - Orient Express0:29:10 - Elfin Roads0:32:20 - Natsumemo0:35:30 - Medici, Modern Art, Ra0:37:09 - Key Market0:37:56 - Jiguan Eastern Mechanist0:39:04 - Chicago Express0:40:32 - Legacies0:41:40 - New Orleans: Big Band0:44:03 - Entdecker0:46:04 - Heaven & Ale0:48:50 - Fiddle of Gold0:50:31 - Dominant Species0:50:54 - Age of Steam0:51:07 - Big City Jumbo Edition0:51:33 - What we’ve acquired?0:56:51 - What we’re anticipating?0:58:55 - What we’re looking forward to playing?1:01:13 - Top 50 (Edward & Jess)1:34:14 - Top 20 (Edward, Jess, & Martin)Player aid: https://boardgamegeek.com/filepage/179522/deluxe-player-aids-brass-birminghamSupport the show! PledgeHC.comThe Herd map is here: Click to add your mark!Be sure to join the discussion over at the guild to discuss the episode with us & your fellow Elephants!

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Heavy Cardboard Episode 142 - City of the Big Shoulders

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2019

Edward & Martin take a deep dive into City of the Big Shoulders0:00:50 - World’s Fair Hotel0:02:45 - Convention updates0:03:55 - Poker update0:07:55 - Martin’s RenovationWhat we’ve been playing?0:09:00 - Pax Pamir 2E0:11:22 - Dominion0:13:00 - Age of Steam: Switzerland0:13:48 - Dominant Species0:15:02 - Promenade / Art Decko0:17:20 - Board Game Cafe Frenzy0:21:22 - Paris Connection0:22:50 - Glory to Rome0:24:40 - The Magnificent / Yin Yang0:28:40 - Formosa Tea0:29:42 - Nova Luna0:31:20 - Yukon Airways0:33:24 - Money0:34:51 - Sheep ‘n’ Sheep0:36:33 - Brussels 18970:39:08 - Zoocracy0:41:00 - Wildcatters0:43:15 - What we’ve acquired?0:49:00 - What we’re anticipating?0:50:45 - What we’re looking forward to playing?0:53:30 - City of the Big Shoulders ReviewSupport the show! PledgeHC.comThe Herd map is here: Click to add your mark!Be sure to join the discussion over at the guild to discuss the episode with us & your fellow Elephants!

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