Low Player Count

It’s the end! Donny and Travis wax not so eloquently about the end of Low Player Count. Thanks for joining us on the journey! Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

After seemingly forever, Donny and Travis return to Low Player Count. They took four unexpected months off. In this episode, they explain where they have been, what they have been doing, and what’s going on in the future. Here we go! Times:00:40 - Intro02:00 - The Diamond Jubilee Vacation15:08 - What We’ve Been Playing & Buying38:38 - What We’ve Been Doing42:55 - What the Future Holds52:56 - End Bits Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0    

In this episode, Donny and Travis continue their Concept to Table series, a series dedicated to looking at the life cycle of tabletop board games from creation to distribution, including many of the steps in between. In the fourth episode, the LPC Crew sits down with Joe Wiggins of Panda Games Manufacturer to discussion production.   Times:00:30 - Intro04:53 - Production with Joe Wiggins65:10 - Patreon66:10 - End Bits   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Travis sits down with Carla Kopp from Weird Giraffe Games to discuss their current kickstarter, Dreams of Tomorrow, the history of the company, and solo mode development.   Dreams of Tomorrow Kickstarter   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Donny and Travis talk about their most anticipated Essen releases. They finally give away Wendake and begin their plans for BGG.con! Times:00:41 - Intro06:47 - Patreon Stuff07:35 - Essen Preview75:00 - GameSurplus.com81:05 - Wendake Giveaway & BGGcon   Travis’ List Donny’s List   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Travis sits down with Matthias Nagy of Frosted Games to discuss the newest game by Uwe Rosenberg, Reykholt, and other upcoming releases. Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Donny and Travis continue their Concept to Table series, a series dedicated to looking at the life cycle of tabletop board games from creation to distribution, including many of the steps in between. In the third episode, the LPC Crew sits down with publishers Clay Ross from Capstone Games and Jason Tagmire from Button Shy Games. Times:00:41 - Intro07:37 - Draft Mechanic Podcast!08:15 - Publishing Interview80:41 - GameSurplus.com81:05 - Wendake Giveaway, Essen   Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Donny and Travis continue their Concept to Table series, a series dedicated to looking at the life cycle of tabletop board games from creation to distribution, including many of the steps in between. In the second episode, the LPC Crew sits down with designer and developer Nikki Valens.   Times:00:33 - Intro08:41 - Interview63:10 - Game Surplus Giveaway Link65:00 - Kickstarters: Pax PamirHorizon Zero DawnRap GodzFor the Love of Board Games Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this minisode, Travis chats at length with designer and publisher Tom Russell from Hollandspiele about recent releases and the controversial upcoming release, This Guilty Land. Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Donny and Travis begin their Concept to Table series, a series dedicated to looking at the life cycle of tabletop board games from creation to distribution, including many of the steps in between. In the first episode, the LPC Crew sits down with designers Cole Wehrle & Sen-Foong Lim to talk game design. Times:00:33 - Intro08:35 - Designer Interview77:10 - Game Surplus Giveaway Link79:00 - School, Future of Concept to Table, Fort Sumter giveaway88:02 - End Bits   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Travis recaps his insanely bonkers trip to Gen Con 2018 and name drops a lot of people, places, and things.   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Donny sits down with Callin Flores, designer of the soon-to-be-released Guardians from Plaid Hat Games. They discuss combat systems, gamer types, and what Guardians is all about.   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Donny and Travis sit down with Ignacy from Portal Games to discuss their new release of Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game, how it plays, the spark behind it, and what it looks like over different player counts.   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0  

In this episode, Donny and Travis go in-depth to discuss the business and consumer sides of what happens when solitaire modes are part of stretch goals for Kickstarter campaigns. They also discuss Travis going to GenCon, the GenCant Button Shy contest, and the Indiegogo campaign for 14 Board Games from Africa. Times00:45 - Doing it Live!03:40 - Joshua Acosta Patreon Message04:30 - Solitaire Modes as Stretch Goals48:20 - Game Surplus Giveaway - Fort Sumter51:58 - Travis Goes to GenCon & GenCant61:30 - 14 Board Games from Africa68:52 - End Bits   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Donny and Travis discuss micro topics: favorite inserts, solo gaming win/loss percentages, and most surprising recent plays. They also give away a copy of SteamRollers courtesy of Game Surplus, and say Bon Voyage to Travis for a few weeks! Times00:45 - Offending Accents, BGG, and Travis Vacation14:15 - Joshua Acosta Patreon Message15:10 - Micro Topics 4!63:20 - Game Surplus Giveaway #choochoo64:25 - GenCan’t Button Shy Contest75:30 - End Bits Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this minisode, Travis interviews Jeff Beck from Uproarious Games, designer of Getaway Driver out now on Kickstarter. Check out Getaway Driver on Kickstarter. Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Donny and Travis discuss the importance of game names, and how they persuade or dissuade us from playing them. They also give away a copy of Legacy of Dragonholt, courtesy of Game Surplus, and make a huge announcement about supporting the show.Times: 02:00 - Bad News/Good News05:30 - We now have a Patreon!13:45 - Legacy of Dragonholt giveaway!16:30 - Cloak & Meeple17:00 - Game Surplus17:30 - What’s in a Name?80:30 - End Bits Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0  

In this episode, Donny and Travis are joined by friend Cliff as they discuss their Tabletop Day 2018, the first multiplayer one in a while! The LPC crew also gives away a copy of LEgacy of Dragonholt, courtesy of Game Surplus.Times: 00:45 - Introductions03:50 - boardgametables.com04:40 - Inadvertent Tabletop Day06:40 - Let’s Give a Rundown!68:50 - Favorite Games of the Day72:40 - GameSurplus.com Giveaway!74:13 - Draft Mechanic podcast74:50 - End of School, Tabletop Network Conference, Penny Rails, Arboretum80:30 - End Bits Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0  

In this episode of Travis Gets Heavy, Travis relives his solitaire-only Uwe Day back in March, recounts why he loves his Uwe so much, and answers some questions.   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0  

In this episode, Donny and Travis discuss the age old question if solos games are just puzzles. After navigating the delicate topic, they go over the results of the Future of LPC and You Survey along with giving away Indian Summer! Times: 00:50 - Concept to Table Episodes, Tabletop Network Presentations 14:00 - Boardgametables.com 14:35 - Are Solo Games Just Puzzles? 49:10 - GameSurplus.com is So Good 49:45 - Indian Summer Giveaway 52:15 - Survey Wrap Up 67:00 - End Bits Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Donny and Travis return to discuss gaming categories. This time? Farming games! The LPC crew also talks about the Future of LPC Survey and remind you about the Indian Summer giveaway. The Future of LPC and You! Survey Times:01:20 - Surveys, Crowdfunding, Being Professionals, and Release Schedules...18:20 - Boardgametables.com19:10 - Farming Games, What Makes Them Great, and more...58:55 - Indian Summer Game Surplus Giveaway!60:30 - April 15th Deadlines62:00 - Van Ryder Games & Maple Games75:00 - End Bits   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this minisode of Travis Gets Heavy, he recaps the small, intimate route-building & war-gaming weekend that was Trains & Chit. Geeklist Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Donny and Travis return to discuss Returning to Older Games. They also talk about the future of LPC, give away a copy of Indian Summer, and blather on about BGGcon and more. Times:01:00 - Shawn’s Abduction (Not Really)02:00 - BGGcon Return06:15 - Golden Geek Award Nomination!08:32 - Spring Break Azul Trip13:55 - Boardgametables.com15:15 - Returning to Older Games56:10 - Game Surplus Indian Summer Giveaway58:30 - The Future of LPC and You! Survey67:30 - The Hiatus72:00 - End Bits   Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this minisode, Cliff continues his discussion about perceived and inherent values in gaming.   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus

In this minisode, Shawn talks about what’s been going on in his life and dovetails that beautifully into boardgame implementations of video games. Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, the LPC Crew hits a bunch of micro topics, ranging from our greatest shame to inserts to setup efficiency to deeply satisfying turns. Come jump in the fun!   Times: 00:30 - Banter 02:00 - Micro Topics III 05:00 - Secret Shame 14:00 - Setup Efficiency 23:30 - Selling 5 Games 29:21 - Multiple Characters 35:25 - Temporal Questions 39:05 - Deeply Satisfying Turns 44:45 - BOARDGAMETABLES.COM 45:30 - Anewsments 45:40 - Vast Giveaway Winner 46:20 - Supporting LPC 48:05 - Kickstarter Excitement 54:10 - End Bits   Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this interview episode, Travis sits down with prolific game designer Todd Sanders to discuss PnP, his multitude of games, lower player counts, and the recently-released Pulp Detective on Kickstarter.  Todd Sanders Current ProjectsPulp Detective on KickstarterTodd Sanders Printer Studio Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, the LPC crew discusses ancient board games, shipping privilege, and all about the category of Space Opera in games! Plus a giveaway, plus cool stuff from some of our favorite publishers. Times:01:30 - Shipping Privilege04:58 - Ancient Gaming07:20 - booooooooooardgametables.com08:11 - Scattergories: Space Opera08:50 - What even is a Space Opera game?19:10 - Games Meeting this Description33:15 - What does or does not appeal to us about Space Opera games?43:50 - Space Opera for 1-2p 47:20 - Final Thoughts on Space Opera51:15 - Game Surplus Giveaway!52:20 - Van Ryder Announcements58:50 - End Bits Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this minisode of Cliff’s Corner, Cliff begins a multi-part series about logical fallacies in boardgaming: statistics, expected value, unconventional strategies in gaming, decisions and decision-trees, and rules orientation. Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus

In this episode, the LPC crew wraps up 2017 as they talk about their favorite moments, biggest regrets, and ponder what 2018 might hold for gaming. Times:00:45 - Banter02:20 - Shipping Costs08:50 - BOARDGAMETABLES.COM09:33 - Favorite Gaming Moment17:45 - Biggest Gaming Regret27:20 - Gaming Resolutions38:00 - What does 2018 hold for boardgames?44:25 - What are you looking forward to?48:30 - One Game to Watch55:45 - 2018 Hot Take70:35 - End Bits   Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0  

In this episode, the LPC crew discusses revisions, expansions, and sequels. What are they? Are they good? When is it time to make a sequel? What are games that need them? They also chat Game Surplus contest, neural networks, and end of year stuff. Times: 00:45 - Banter 02:00 - Shawn Quits (his job) 03:40 - Neural Network BGG Games 19:03 - BOARDGAMETABLES.COM 19:46 - Sequels, Expansions, and Revisions… 20:30 - Reprints, a Short Discussion 21:55 - Sequels, Spiritual and Otherwise 35:00 - Expansions and Modules 40:00 - Standalone Expansions 47:20 - Revised Versions 61:30 - Solo Gaming Afterthoughts via KS 65:50 - #thanksgamesurplus 70:35 - End Bits   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this minisode, Shawn gives us a rundown of his favorite Solo Adventure games in various categories. Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Donny and Travis discuss their ideas for the 2017 Holiday Gift Guide while also reminiscing about BGGcon. Also, give a listen for the LPC Contest to get some money from Game Surplus. Times:00:45 - Intro04:21 - An Interjection05:55 - booooooooardgametables.com06:35 - The LPC Holiday Gift Guide49:42 - The LPC Contest with Game Surplus51:38 - BGGcon 2017 Recap61:20 - Aldie & Jeff A. run-in63:45 - End Bits   Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this minisode, Travis gives you listeners a shot at $100 from Game Surplus. Listen to the episode and head over to LPC Contest to get all of the details. #thanksgamesurplus Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this minisode of Travis Gets Heavy, Travis sits down with wargamer Jerry White, designer of Enemy Coast Ahead: The Doolittle Raid & The Dambuster Raid. Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, the LPC Crew can hardly contain their excitement about BGG.CON. They discuss the hot games they want to play, the events they are excited about, and other ramblings about playmats, gear, boardgametables.com, and more.   Time:00:36 - Welcome back! 03:13 - boardgametables.com 03:45 - BGG.con Stuff 06:15 - Top 10 Hot Games from BGG.con Rundown 52:35 - 4th Annual Craft Coffee Exchange 55:00 - Winsome Day 57:40 - AssassinCon 63:50 - GameSurplus.com LPC code 67:30 - BGG.Con Gathering 70:45 - End Bits    Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this new minisode series, Cliff Fisher kicks off Cliff’s Corner, a segment devoted to discussing gaming strategies, statistics, probabilities, and all sorts of random stuff. This time? Traveling with Games Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus

In this minisode, Donny and Travis sit down with R. Eric Reuss, designer of the 1-4 player settler-destruction strategy game, Spirit Island.   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, the Low Player Count crew gets in the Halloween spirit by discussing their board game horrors. They also giveaway a copy of Sylvion, chat about LPC swag, and direct you to their DFW Auction. Time:01:05 - Banter03:03 - Boardgametables.com03:45 - Friday the 13th04:30 - Boardgame Horror Stories24:30 - Our Personal Horrors34:29 - Game Surplus giveaway36:05 - Anewsments36:15 - Cave v Cave Giveaway results40:25 - LPC Swag43:25 - No Essen Sorry45:15 - BGG Guild #222348:00 - Local DFW Auction50:30 - End Bits  Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this minisode of Travis Gets Heavy, Travis sits down with Ryan & Sean Spangler of Elephant Laboratories to discuss their crazily thematic logistics game Sol: Last Days of A Star. Come along for the ride and watch out for that sun burning up! Elephant LaboratoriesSolo Leaderboard Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, the Low Player Count crew is all back together again! They discuss what happens when the desire for gaming burns out, all the sweet, new swag they have, and some catch-up on life.Times:01:00 - Banter01:24 - Shawn’s Announcement08:13 - boardgametables.com09:04 - Gaming Burn Out09:40 - A Gaming Check-In15:35 - What are obstacles that keep us from gaming?25:40 - Is Solo Gaming easier to get back into?30:51 - What do we in the hobby to keep us interested?45:28 - Anewsments!46:10 - Giveaway #mycavevsyourcave48:13 - All of the stuff48:42 - Possible BGGcon LPC Meetup51:57 - LPC Merch on Threadless 54:00 - LPC Inked Playmats57:30 - Game Surplus Podcast Picks 59:38 - End Bits   Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0  

If You Buy One Game is a minisode series where the individual Low Player Count crew and friends across the boardgame universe can individually discuss and review a game of their choice, based on theme, topic, or even time of year.In our final installment? Our Favorite 1 and/or 2 Player Games00:30 - Travis’ Solo Pick: Nemo’s War06:14 - Bill’s Pick: Fields of Arle10:41 - Eric’s Solo Pick: Burgle Bros.14:55 - Travis’ 2P Pick: Wir Sind Das Volk19:59 - Aaron’s 1-2 Pick: Baseball Highlights 204524:46 - Donny’s Solo Pick: Mage Knight26:16 - Donny’s 2P Pick: Magic the Gathering Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: The Coconut Monkeyrocket & Martinibomb SPLIT! (The Coconut Monkeyrocket & Martinibomb) / CC BY-NC 3.0

In this new minisode series, Shawn digs into Solitaire Adventure games. This time? Runebound Third Edition!  Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this minisode of Big Fun in a Little Box, Donny and Travis co-opt the segment from Shawn to tag-team talk about the incredibly clever 2-player asymmetric game of Fugitive from Fowers Games. Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, the Low Player Count crew shakes up the format ever so slightly while discussing different iterations and reimplementations of boardgames, contest giveaways, and all without Shawn. So sad!Times: 01:00 - Banter 04:18 - A Slight Format Change 04:53 - boardgametables.com! HEYOOOOOOOO 05:20 - Gaming Reimplementations / Iterations / Something Definitions 11:50 - The Different Player Count Discussion 15:00 - San Juan vs RFTG Forever 22:17 - Sticking with the Same 34:00 - Reaching Larger Audiences 38:00 - Favorite Reimplementations 44:15 - Gaming Reimplementations You Want 51:22 - Game Surplus Giveaway 52:28 - Anewsments! 52:50 - #LPCHolmes   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

If You Buy One Game is a minisode series where the individual Low Player Count crew and friends across the boardgame universe can individually discuss and review a game of their choice, based on theme, topic, or even time of year.This episode? Worknight Games 00:30 - Eric’s Pick: Sagrada04:09 - Donny’s Pick: Onitama & The Lost Expedition11:25 - BJ’s Pick: Kanagawa15:28 - Travis’ Pick: Hounded Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: The Coconut Monkeyrocket & Martinibomb SPLIT! (The Coconut Monkeyrocket & Martinibomb) / CC BY-NC 3.0

In this episode, the Low Player Count crew begins a new series focusing on individual categories in the board gaming hobby, with this episode focusing on Exploration games. They also talk about the two giveaways going on and their GenCant plans.Times: 01:31 - Two Giveaways! 03:25 - GenCant Plans 07:27 - boooooardgametables.com 08:10 - A New Series: Scattergories 09:53 - Exploration Games Definitions 15:10 - What excites us about Exploration themes? 28:50 - Why Exploration games with lower player counts? 35:15 - The Top Exploration games 56:20 - Other Topic Suggestions 57:25 - End Bits  Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, the Low Player Count crew continues their popular mechanics discussion with not one, but two mechanics: Press Your Luck and Roll & Write games. They also discuss Travis’ Targi birthday poem giveaway, giveaway Holmes: Sherlock & Mycroft, and depression & gaming by Katie Aidley.Times: 02:55 - 50 Fastest Ways to Lose Subscribers 03:00 - Targi Winner Giveaway Poetry Contest 09:30 - Punchboard Media Updates 13:40 - Depression & Boardgames by Katie Aidley 16:30 - GenCantSoloCon News 17:54 - Holmes: Sherlock & Mycroft Instagram Giveaway 20:00 - BOARDGAMETABLES.COM 20:30 - Two Mechanics? Crazy! 21:08 - Let’s define things 23:00 - What is it you enjoy? 32:05 - What do you not enjoy? 39:48 - Favorites Press Your Luck 47:45 - Favorite Roll & Writes 52:45 - Final Thoughts 53:10 - GenCant Roll & Write Contest 56:45 - End Bits   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode of Travis Gets Heavy, Travis sits down with Hollandspiele owner and game designer Tom Russell to discuss his game Supply Lines of the American Revolution: The Northern Theater, 1775-1777. They discuss designing logistics games, historical abstraction, the success of Hollandspiele, and the possible future of Supply Lines. Oh, and a contest!   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

If You Buy One Game is a minisode series where the individual Low Player Count crew and friends across the boardgame universe can individually discuss and review a game of their choice, based on theme, topic, or even time of year.This episode? Travis’ Birthday00:30 - Bill’s Pick: High Frontier 3rd Edition05:42 - Patrick’s Pick: Cribbage11:25 - Richard’s Pick: Sword of Rome15:28 - Travis’ Pick: War of the Ring 2nd Edition Anniversary Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: The Coconut Monkeyrocket & Martinibomb SPLIT! (The Coconut Monkeyrocket & Martinibomb) / CC BY-NC 3.0

In Episode 51, the Low Player Count crew discusses a multitude of boardgaming terms from solo vs solitaire to automa vs AI, why they matter, and why rulebooks should be well-written. They also chat about Raxxon from Plaid Hat Games, give away a copy of Targi, and tell you to support Watch It Played’s Season 7.Times: 01:00 - In Alaska...02:44 - Ducklings on Kickstarter04:24 - The Plaid Hat Raxxon Giveaway!11:30 - The Raxxon Winners19:00 - A Ridiculous Targi Giveaway Contest23:22 - Rodney Smith’s Watch It Played’s Indiegogo25:44 - boooooooooooooardgametables.com 26:21 - A Way With Words30:30 - Description vs. Gameplay Dissonance35:30 - Specific v. Generic Terminology39:44 - Jamie Maltman, Man of Words, Consistent Verbiage45:50 - Rulebook Lingo46:45 - Unspecific Term Usage in Game Teaching48:50 - Porting Over Known Terms50:30 - Known v. New Concept Terms61:00 - “Controversial” Gaming Terms95:50 - Gaming Genres Series95:56 - End Bits Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0