We don't just talk about the games you know, we talk about the games you should know! We also do other fun things like interviews, hard hitting convos, improvs, and more! The MFGCast: Breaking the board since 2012!
Black Claws tries to get out of the demon dagger and Soot tries to hook up with Jorphon at the library. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Episode_517_Final.mp3
Join Traci, Kurt, and new MFGCast podcast host Jason as we talk about Space Base by AEG! https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Episode_516_Final.mp3
In the aftermath of the shootout with DeLuca and Frazier, George has some explaining to do. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Episode_515_Final.mp3
Black Claws is on his way to return to the Wizard School of Flitabay. Will he get a warm welcome? Or will something more sinister rear its ugly head. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Episode_514_Final.mp3
George comes face to face with his "secret friend". https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Episode_513_Final.mp3
Join Kurt as he interviews friend of the show Jon Moffat about his new game coming to Kickstarter, Night Soil! This Grail Games game is about the dirtier side of clean up. Listen up and then make sure to back this fun game on Kickstarter April 29th, 2025! https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Episode_512_Final.mp3
Join Traci and Kurt as they talk about some great two player games: Tokaido Duo by Funforge and Morels by Two Lanterns Games! https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Episode_511_Final.mp3
Soot and Black Claws look to a merchant in Sitruk to help Soot get his soul back. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Episode_510_Final.mp3
The search for Paul Blanker continues with a little help from a surprise source. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Episode_509_Final.mp3
Soot works on accepting who he is. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Episode_508_Final.mp3
Check out our preview of Surplus of Sloths by Weird Giraffe Games on Backerkit RIGHT NOW! https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/weird-giraffe-games/surplus-of-sloths https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Episode_507_Final.mp3
Join us as we talk about some of the fun games we've been playing with friends and family. Included in this episode are the game Finca, Sushi Go! Party, Just One, Really Loud Librarians. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Episode_506_Final.mp3
George continues his search for "Paul Blanker". https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Episode_505_Final.mp3
Check out these 2 great tableau games, Verdant from Flatout Games and Meadow from Rebel Studio! We talk about why these games are so fun and why playing them enriches our gaming lives. Thanks for listening. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Episode_504_Final.mp3
The crew and customers of Sid's ship are introduced to King Squidfreid. All hail the King! https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Episode_503_Final.mp3
Join us as Kurt talks about the board game World Wonders, designed by Ze Mendes and published by Arcane Wonders. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Episode_502_Final.mp3
George tries to figure out who's the real Paul Blanker. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Episode_501_Final.mp3
Just like it says, a fun filler episode! Enjoy! https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Episode_500_Final.mp3
We're back! With a new year comes more gaming and more challenges. Join us as we talk about what's to come. Cheers! https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Episode_499_Final.mp3
We invite special guest John Haremza from Legends of Tabletop to talk about RinCon a small but fun convention in Arizona. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Episode_498_Final.mp3
George starts the search for Paul Blanker. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Episode_497_Final.mp3
Soot tries to figure out how to get his soul back. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Episode_496_Final.mp3
George deals with the events of the car crash, Paul Blanker and he also gets some good news about Jane. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Episode_495_Final.mp3
Burned, a cat and mouse game designed by Jon Moffat and published Stone Circle Games, is taking another stab at Kickstarter. The MFGCast takes another look at the game just for you. If this fun 2 player game seems like it's up your alley, check it out on Kickstarter now! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stonecirclegames/burned-redux https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Episode_494_Final.mp3
Reef & Ruins is a roll and write that pits hydras against each other to explore those ruins and reefs with dice and dice manipulation to score high to win the game. Traci from the MFGCast calls this her favorite Weird Giraffe Game. Find out why in our preview. Then go back this game on Kickstarter on October 15th. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Episode_493_Final.mp3
Soot deals with coming back to life, sort of. Then Black Claws and Soot have a "chat" with a cult leader about the mystery Man in Yellow. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Episode_492_Final.mp3
George gets a "request" from Antonio Deluca. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Episode_491_Final.mp3
We held a Con at our house! How did it go? Find out here! https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Episode_490_Final.mp3
Soot and Black Claws infiltrate The Pusillanimous and try to save a young Goliath. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Episode_489_Final.mp3
With significant injuries, how will George and Jane fair? https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Episode_488_Final.mp3
We talk about two games we played on our game night, Vaalbara by Studio H and Junk Drawer by Winsmith Games! We also talk about playing a game solo before bringing it to game night. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Episode_487_Final.mp3
Kot helps Black Claws and Soot with finding The Pusillanimous unbeknownst to Kot. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Episode_486_Final.mp3
Join us as we talk about the games we played recently and about going to a local gaming spot for a day of old school video games, pinball, and other fun activities. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Episode_485_Final.mp3
In the start of Core Noir Season Four we call Human, George is haunted by someone from his past. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Episode_484_Final.mp3
Black Claws and Soot try to find out more about The Pusillanimous. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Episode_483_Final.mp3
We did some fun gaming things in Denver, Colorado and played some great games to talk about. Join us! https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Episode_482_Final.mp3
Who killed J.J. Abram? Why was he murdered? All will be revealed! Also, listen afterwards as John and Kurt talked about the ins and outs of Season Three of our Core Noir Campaign! https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Episode_481_Final.mp3
Teaching games is an art. How to do it right? Find out here! Intro Music: AGST - Fights https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Episode_480_Final.mp3
Black Claws and Soot meet Cutie Pie, and some other things happen. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Episode_479_Final.mp3
Join us as we talk about going to an amazing board game shop, and playing great old and new games with friends. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Episode_478_Final.mp3
George talks to Malcolm and Claire about who around J.J. might be involved in his demise and then he goes to a local watering hole for information. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Episode_477_Final.mp3
Join Traci and Kurt as they talk about expansions: Games that need an expansion so they don't grow stale, games that ok on their own with their expansions, not so great expansions, and great expansions that really complement the base game. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Episode_476_Final.mp3
Black Claws and Soot deal with Soot's sudden stars and they meet the King. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Episode_475_Final.mp3
Take a listen as we talk about some great gaming experiences we've been having recently. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Episode_474_Final.mp3
George and Detective Spirino trade information. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Episode_473_Final.mp3
Join us as we talk about board gaming with the people that make gaming the best it can be. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Episode_472_Final.mp3
Soot and Black Claws catch up with a new friend and sleep is cut short for Soot by something wicked. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Episode_471_Final.mp3
Join us as we talk about some games that we've played recently (Sea Salt and Paper, Isle of Cats, Quacks of Quedlinburg, Seikatsu), and some board game tattoo love. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Episode_470_Final.mp3
George tells Jane an unwanted secret and then he goes to talk to Josie Penelope about the death of J.J. Abrams. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Episode_469_Final.mp3
Soot and Black Claws come into contact with pair a of underwater children that have lost their way. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Episode_468_Final.mp3
Join us as we "burn" up a preview for Burned, a two player burned spy vs. the agency game designed by Jon Moffat and published by Stone Circle Games. Find it on Kickstarter February 13th! https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Episode_467_Final.mp3
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