Not Playing to Win

It's a really casual episode this week as we sit down to have a conversation about games we used to play as kids, and what we've been up to recently with the hobby. notplayingtowin@gmail.com @notplayingtowin on instagram and twitter notplayingtowin.etsy.com

We love Roll and Writes, but we're not that picky (maybe it has cards instead of dice, whatever). Come join us as we share our love for Floor Plan [4:23], Welcome To [15:12], and Kokoro [29:05]. @notplayingtowin on instagram and twitter notplayingtowin@gmail.com notplayingtowin.etsy.com Floor Plan [4:23] Welcome To [15:12] Kokoro [29:05]

We're Designing and wearing fashions in today's episode! Put on your haute-est couture and join us for Prêt-à-Porter [2:24], Rococo [21:03], and Pretty Pretty Princess [41:35]. @notplayingtowin on instagram and twitter notplayingtowin@gmail.com notplayingtowin.etsy.com Fashion Show Music by Infraction https://youtu.be/SgoSkJqiOr4 Creative Commons Liscense CC BY 4.0

Admit it, nobody really knew what Quacks of Quedlinburg was about before they played it. We're talking about potion brewing games today so get your cauldron ready for: Potion Explosion [4:55] Quacks of Quedlinburg [20:50] Alchemists [39:05] instagram @notplayingtowin FOR GOOD DUCK PICS notplayingtowin@gmail.com notplayingtowin.etsy.com to spend your Christmas money on something nice Fluffing a Duck by Kevin MacLeod http://incompetech.com Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0 Brewing Potions by Rafael Krux (orchestralis.net) Creative Commons License CC BY 4.0

We're talking about cat games again because we just can't help it! Here's what you have to look forward to: Cat Cafe [3:59] Isle of Cats [12:18] Calico [31:52] And here's a shoutout to some of my favorite cats: Amos, Buffy, Gene Parmesan, Helga, Henry, Meeple Jean, Mina, Rowena, Severus YOU'RE ALL GOOD KITTIES! @notplayingtowin on instagram and twitter notplayingtowin.etsy.com for gift ideas or email us notplayingtowin@gmail.com Positive_Happy by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

No time like Thanksgiving to release the Halloween episode, right? (SOMETIMES LIFE GETS IN THE WAY I'M SORRY) But please join us for these quality spoops: Horrified [3:50] Haunt the House [16:33] Mysterium [25:40] @notplayingtowin on instagram and twitter notplayingtowin@gmail.com notplayingtowin.etsy.com Halloween Pipe Organ by Aries Beats | https://soundcloud.com/aries4rce Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

Dive with us deep into the ocean as we discuss Reef [4:19],Abyss [11:45], and Deep Vents [30:24]. Don't forget to check out our new shop! notplayingtowin.etsy.com. Use coupon code SEACRITS for 20% off your order. @notplayingtowin on Instagram and Twitter notplayingtowin@gmail.com Music used Deep Blue - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/4X0etowFzXo Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston

Olivia, the Hype Bringer, joins Kate, Arizona and Sarah to talk about Gen Con! It will certainly be different this year but we're getting excited anyway and discussing our best memories from Gen Cons past. Shop yourself up some sweet gaming accessories at notplayingtowin.etsy.com and use coupon code GENCON20 for 20% off! WOW @notplayingtowin on Instagram and Twitter notplayingtowin@gmail.com Megaepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

What is the Train Gamers Association? We just don't know. We're talking about some of our favorite train games anyway, so come aboard as we discuss Ticket to Ride [7:18], Whistle Stop [19:47], and Railroad Ink [31:39]. @notplayingtowin on Instagram and Twitter notplayingtowin@gmail.com notplayingtowin.wordpress.com

We're talking about some of our favorite Dinosaur themed games, including The Great Dinosaur Rush [2:19], Dinosaur Tea Party [14:53] and Dinosaur Island [22:55]. Would you survive in Dinosaur times? But what if you had a fancy hat? Let's find out, or just wildly speculate about how dinosaur bones get put together! https://notplayingtowin.wordpress.com/2020/05/28/episode-19-theyre-all-good-dinosaurs-brontosaurus/ notplayingtowin@gmail.com @notplayingtowin Instagram and Twitter The Fury by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We're back! The world is crazy so we're here to talk about what's truly important: Uwe Rosenberg games. We're focusing on a beautiful trilogy of seasons and tiles; Spring Meadow [2:17], Cottage Garden [15:51], and Indian Summer [25:12]. Which is best? Is it possible to choose? @notplayingtowin on Instagram and Twitter notplayingtowin@gmail.com Be Inspired by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The calendar says it's spring, and while it might not feel like it in Minnesota and Wisconsin just yet we're talking about our favorite games about happy growing plants. Kodama [1:42] Herbaceous [11:07} Lotus [20:47] https://notplayingtowin.wordpress.com/2020/04/17/episode-17-its-spring-maybe/ Spring by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

It's a mini episode about Jaipur; what more do you want? There are camels!

Agricola: All Creatures Big and Small is a two player version of the classic Agricola game, but with only the good parts (which is to say, the animals). What more do you want?

We're all stuck at home and discussing the best way to game the time away! If you've got roommates, it's a great time to knock out a legacy game campaign [1:51]. Otherwise, try out a one player game [11:20], download a game app on your phone [18:10] or check out Tabletop Simulator [27:12]. Wash your hands! https://notplayingtowin.wordpress.com/2020/04/01/episode-16-stay-the-fuck-home/ @notplaying to win on insta and twitter notplayingtowin@gmail.com Lonely Streets by jantrax | https://soundcloud.com/jantr4x Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

Who else is isolated at home with one other person? Time for 2 player games! On this episode, we're making cocktails and talking about our favorite dog game: Agility, by Two Lanterns games. https://notplayingtowin.wordpress.com/2020/03/31/two-player-tuesday-agility/ notplayingtowin@gmail.com @notplayingtowin on instagram and twitter

The "regular" March Madness was canceled, so YOU'RE STUCK WITH US! We're picking our #1 favorite game from publisher Oink Games. Maybe we're biased- but really they're all good games, Bront. If there's a game you're curious about, we're discussing them all during round one: Deep Sea Adventure vs Zogen [6:17] Flotsam Fight vs Insider [10:58] Startups vs. Maskmen [15:24] Nine Tiles Panic vs Kobayakawa [20:19] The Pyramid's Deadline vs tomatomato [26:04] Troika vs Moneybags [31:28] Nine Tiles vs. Modern Art 38:38 A Fake Artist Goes to New York vs Mr. Face [44:41] notplayingtowin.wordpress.com notplayingtowin@gmail.com Banger by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We're talking about just a few of our favorite city building games, including Era: Medieval Age [1:40], Tiny Towns (and the brand new Fortune Expansion!) [13:52] and Suburbia [25:19]. Don't forget: there's always money in a lake! notplayingtowin@gmail.com notplayingtowin.wordpress.com Path To Innovation by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Technology Business by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

Mirror, mirror, on the card, who's the fairest...in the yard? We're going to declare a winner of this ridiculous competition, but FIRST! We're talking about Sparkle*Kitty Nights [3:47], Dice Throne [14:29] and Scythe [22:57]. @notplayingtowin on instagram and twitter notplayingtowin@gmail.com notplayingtowin.wordpress.com Song "Maximize" by Alumo Royalty Free Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWYlRkWjnH0 100 Seconds by Punch Deck | https://soundcloud.com/punch-deck Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US We Are Victorious (Finale) | The Grand Score by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

It's exactly what it sounds like- we scoured all of our games for attractive characters and are pitting them against each other, ANTM style. WHY NOT, THAT'S WHY. For pictures of the contestants please visit https://notplayingtowin.wordpress.com/2020/02/06/episode-twelve-board-gamings-next-top-model/ @notplayingtowin on instagram and twitter notplayingtowin@gmail.com Song "Maximize" by Alumo Royalty Free Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWYlRkWjnH0

GEMS! GEMS! Sparkly, shiny GEMS! Join us as we celebrate some jewels of board games: Quartz [2:01], Splendor [14:58], Century: Golem Edition [31:46] and Bling Bling Gemstone [42:52]. Plus, what color is that one Splendor token anyway? Sean Bean! N Sync! WOW https://notplayingtowin.wordpress.com/2020/01/15/episode-11-bling-bling-baby/ notplayingtowin@gmail.com @notplaying to win on Instagram and Twitter https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

We may be the last ones on the boat to countdown our favorite games of 2019 [2:19], but we're also getting hyped for the games of 2020 [27:54] and discussing our New Year's gaming resolutions [56:14]. Special guest Olivia (our resident Game Enthusiasm Correspondent) is here to spread the excitement, so LET'S DO THIS notplayingtowin.wordpress.com notplayingtowin@gmail.com @notplaying to win on Instagram (for real) and Twitter (kind of)

Pew pew pew! Pew pew! Grab a Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster and join us on our tour of the wackiest space- themed games. We're discussing Galaxy Trucker [3:40], Spaceteam [26:53] and Clank! In! Space! [41:50]. https://notplayingtowin.wordpress.com/2019/12/19/episode-nine-spaaaaace/ notplayingtowin@gmail.com @notplayingtowin on Instagram and Twitter r/notplayingtowin on Reddit Space Ambience by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This episode is one for the birds as we're talking Wingspan (and birds. and more Wingspan. and more birds). Join our special guest Hannah, a certified bird-nerd and Avian Care Specialist, as we dive deep into this beautiful game and those flying cuties behind the theme. After a brief overview of the game we're talking about the bits [17:03], the birds [25:30] and the big one: why do some people think this game is just for girls? [54:45]. Which bird is The Best? Only one way to find out! @notplayingtowin on Instagram (and Twitter) notplayingtowin@gmail.com https://notplayingtowin.wordpress.com/2019/12/05/episode-eight-wingspan-mega-episode/

Pick your team, steal the loot, and divide the spoils. We're talking about heist themed games today with Burgle Bros [2:01], Cash 'n Guns [16:20] and Grifters [30:11]. Plus: dodging lasers! Escape bicycles! Did we solve the gun crisis once and for all? notplayingtowin.wordpress.com notplayingtowin@gmail.com @notplayingtowin on Instagram and Twitter Partners In Crime by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Cats! Games! Cat-themed games! Special guest Severus gives a cat's perspective as we discuss Cat Lady [2:14] Here, Kitty, Kitty [11:46] and Tempurra [23:55]. Don't forget to send your stories of game-playing cats (AND CAT PHOTOS) to notplayingtowin@gmail.com. Check out our blog for episode notes and more fun! notplayingtowin.wordpress.com The playlist NPTW: Cat Lady is available on Spotify now to soundtrack all your cat gaming adventures.

Betrayal at House on the Hill is a Halloween-time classic, so it's getting an episode of its own! Our friends Emily and Paddy join us to explore this game including the Widow's Walk expansion [15:33], Betrayal Legacy [27:06] and then we're going to do a playthrough [49:47]. Grab your madman companion and let's go! notplayingtowin.wordpress.com Danger Around The Corner by Darren-Curtis | https://soundcloud.com/desperate-measurez Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Ominous3 (Calm Version) by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Fury of Dracula [1:41], Campy Creatures [21:22], One Night Ultimate Werewolf [36:14]. It's October so we're talking about some of the best games to play during the spoopy season! Special Guest Frank Brooks (game developer, Fury of Dracula 3rd Ed.) is here to talk about vampires, cats, and the best way to ship a coffin (FedEx?). Plus more spooptastic fun! notplayingtowin.wordpress.com Halloween Theme 2 by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Arboretum, Bosk, Photosynthesis. Are trees mean, or is it just our friends? More info at notplayingtowin.wordpress.com Life Blossom by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Uberpunch by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Tokaido, Parks. Is it even worth going on vacation if you can't be the best at it? Spoiler alert: probably yes. But can we get Arizona to stop bragging about how many Parks she's visited? B-Roll - Islandesque by Kevin MacLeod | http://incompetech.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

It's our very first episode and we're talking VIKINGS! Join Kate, Arizona, and Sarah as they discuss the ins and outs of a Feast for Odin and Blood Rage. Plus- axes, shields, beers, death metal! WOW! Visit notplayingtowin.wordpress.com for more info. Fólkvangr by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/