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We give you audio versions of our Tabletop Game Reviews, then talk about our creative processes and additional thoughts on the game.

The Cardboard Herald


    • Jan 4, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    Top 20 Favorite Games as of the End of 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2019 20:38


    This is our list, and we hate making lists! In fact, I hate making lists and sometimes wonder why I say we in things that are definitively not a collective. Anyway, links below include the video in question and the video channel itself. I really hope you check it out. Thank you for all of your support. -JackOriginal Video - https://youtu.be/0TmcP02NSDwOur Site - www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHeraldOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

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    Sagrada - The Compulsions of a Holy Roller

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2018 23:01


    Sagrada - The Compulsions of a Holy RollerDesigned by Adrian Adamescu & Daryl AndrewsArtwork by Adrian Adamescu, Daryl Andrews & Peter WockenPublished by Flood Gate Games 20171 - 4 Players ~ 30-60 MinutesReview by Jack Eddy Original Review - http://www.cardboardherald.com/reviews/2018/10/31/sagrada-compulsions-of-a-holy-rollerOur Site - www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjgOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

    Pocket Mars - Earth Attacks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2018 16:37


    Pocket Mars - Earth Attacks!Designed by MichaƂ JagodziƄskiArt by Jaroslaw WajsPublished by Grey Fox Games15-30 Minutes ~ 1-4 PlayersReview by Jack EddyAudio versions of our written review with Additional Thoughts & Q&A at the end. Find the original review here: http://www.cardboardherald.com/reviews/2018/10/24/pocket-mars-earth-attacksHOT LINKS:Our Site - www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjgOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

    Istanbul: The Dice Game - Frantically Avoiding Your Engine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2018 19:28


    Audio versions of our written review with Additional Thoughts & Q&A at the end. Find the original review here: http://www.cardboardherald.com/reviews/2018/10/8/istanbul-the-dice-game-frantically-avoiding-your-engine-y5ck6HOT LINKS:Our Site - www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjgOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

    Terraforming Mars Expansions - Prelude, Venus Next, Hellas & Elysium

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2018 28:53


    Audio versions of our reviews for all three. Find the original reviews here (review copies of Prelude & Venus Next provided by Stronghold Games).Prelude: https://youtu.be/tRXSkD28GLcVenus Next: http://www.cardboardherald.com/reviews/2018/9/24/expansion-mini-terraforming-mars-venus-nextHellas & Elysium: http://www.cardboardherald.com/reviews/2017/9/26/expansoin-mini-terraforming-mars-hellas-elysiumOther Hot Links:HOT LINKS:Our Site - www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjgOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

    Salem 1692 - What do we burn apart from witches? More witches!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2018 18:44


    Salem 1692 - What do we burn apart from witches? More witches!Designed by Travis and Holly HancockArtwork by Sarah KeelePublished by Facade Games - 20154-12 players ~ 20-40 minutesReview by Josh SimonsHot Links:Original Review -http://www.cardboardherald.com/reviews/2018/9/11/salem-1692-what-do-we-burn-apart-from-witches-more-witchesGame's BGG Page - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/175549/salem-1692 Our Site - www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjgOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

    Clans of Caledonia - The Greater Cinematic Franz-verse

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2018 20:17


    Clans of Caledonia - The Greater Cinematic Franz-verseDesigned by Juma Al-JoujouArtwork by Klemens FranzPublished by Karma Games1-4 Players ~ 90-120 Minutes (shorter for solo)Review by Jack EddyHot Links:Original Review - http://www.cardboardherald.com/reviews/2018/9/1/clans-of-caledonia-the-greater-cinematic-franz-verseGame's BGG Page - https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/216132/clans-caledoniaOur Site - www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjgOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

    The Tale of Ord Chapters 3 & 4 - Counting on Venison

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2018 22:17


    The Tale of Ord: Chapters 3 and 4 - Counting on VenisonDesigned by Rita OrlovArtwork by Rita Orlov & Ayodhya OudittPublished 2018 by PostCuriousReview by Jack Eddy Hot Links:Original Review - http://www.cardboardherald.com/reviews/2018/9/3/the-tale-of-old-chapters-3-4-counting-on-venisonPost Curious - https://www.getpostcurious.com Game's BGG Page -  https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/100423/elder-signOur Site - www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjgOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

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    Elder Sign ft. guest reviewer Cheyenne Morse of Fictional Females

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2018 12:29


    Elder SignDesigned by Richard Launius and Kevin WilsonPublished by Fantasy Flight Games1-8 players 1-2 hoursReview by Cheyenne MorseHot Links:Original Review - http://www.cardboardherald.com/reviews/2017/10/17/elder-sign-dice-duels-with-doom-laden-deitiesFictional Females Podcast - https://fictionalfemales.com/podcast/Game's BGG Page - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/100423/elder-signOur Site - www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjgOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

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    Manaforge

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2018 24:36


    ManaforgeDesigned by Brian KlinePublished by Mystic Tiger Games 20172-4 Players ~ 60-90 MinutesReview by Jack EddyHot Links:Original Review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYwiqExIZhIGame's BGG Page - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/200886/manaforgeOur Site - www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjgOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

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    Small World - Power Pop Fantasy Disco

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2018


    Small WorldDesigned by Philippe KeyaertsArtwork by Miguel Coimbra & Cyrille DaujeanPublished by Days of Wonder - 20092-5 Players ~ 40-80 MinutesReview by Jack EddyOriginally published August 9, 2018For PeterHot Links:Original Review - http://www.cardboardherald.com/reviews/2018/7/31/small-world-power-pop-fantasy-discoGame's BGG Page - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/40692/small-worldOur Site - www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjgOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

    Mysterium - Spiritual Alignment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2018


    MysteriumDesigned by Oleksandr Nevskiy & Oleg SidorenkoArtwork by Igor Burlakov, Xavier Collette, Oleksandr Nevskiy & Oleg SidorenkoPublished by Libellud in 20152-7 Players ~ 1 - 2 hoursReview written by Luke MuenchOriginal review published August 22, 2017Hot Links: Original Review - http://www.cardboardherald.com/reviews/2017/8/22/spiritual-alignment-a-review-of-mysteriumGame's BGG Page - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/181304/mysterium Luke's Channel (Budget Board Gamer) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0v04WZTsADORaJxhIgGsewOur Site - www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjgOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

    Tuscany: Essential Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2018 19:45


    HOT LINKS:Original Review - http://www.cardboardherald.com/reviews/2017/8/3/expansion-mini-review-tuscany-essential-editionGame's BGG Page - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/202174/tuscany-essential-editionStonemaier Games - https://stonemaiergames.comOur Site - www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjgOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

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    The Tale of Ord - A New Type of Gaming...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2018 28:37


    The Tale of OrdDesigned by Rita OrlovArtwork by Rita Orlov & Ayodhya OudittPublished 2018 by PostCuriousReview by Jack EddyHOT LINKS:Original Review - http://www.cardboardherald.com/reviews/2018/6/19/post-curious-the-tale-of-ord-a-new-type-of-gaming-thingyGame's BGG Page - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/254125/tale-ordPostCurious Site - https://www.getpostcurious.comRita Orlov - https://www.ritaorlov.comOur Site - www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjgOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

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    Abyss - Five Different Flavors of Merpeople

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2018 24:50


    Five Flavors of Merpeople - An Abyss ReviewDesigned by Bruno Cathala & Charles ChevallierArtwork by Xavier CollettePublished by Bombyx2-4 players ~ 60 minutesReview written by Jack Eddy HOT LINKS:Our Site - www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjgOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

    La Granja: No Siesta - Designed by Ode.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2018 21:31


    Spirit Island - Designed by R. Eric Reuss

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2018 22:31


    Designed By R. Eric ReussPublished by Greater Than Games - 20171-4 Players90-120 MinutesHot Links:Original Review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kt2kI2InpqY&t=146sOur Site - www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjgOut Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551Game's BGG Page - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/162886/spirit-island

    Carcassonne - Designed by Klaus-Jurgen Wrede

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2018 17:00


    CarcassonneDesigned by Klaus-Jurgen WredePublished by Z-Man Games2-5 Players ~ 30-60 minutesReview written by Jack EddyHot Links:Original Review - http://www.cardboardherald.com/reviews/2018/3/14/carcassonne-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-the-mega-castleOur Site - www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjgOut Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551Game's BGG Page - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/822/carcassonne

    Scythe: The Wind Gambit - Designed by Kai Starck & Jamey Stegmaier

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2018


    Designed by Kai Starck & Jamey StegmaierArt by Jakub RozalskiPublished by Stonemaier Games 2017Review by Jack EddyHot Links:Original Review -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0Vts2s7n0oOur Site - www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjgOut Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551Game's BGG Page - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/223555/scythe-wind-gambit

    Cyclades - Designed by Bruno Cathala & Ludovic Maublanc and Published by Matagot

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2018 51:04


    CycladesDesigned by Bruno Cathala & Ludovic MaublancArtwork by Miguel CoimbraPublished by Matagot - 20092-5 players ~ 60-90 minutesReview by Luke MuenchHot Links:Original Review - http://www.cardboardherald.com/reviews/2017/9/14/cyclades-auction-house-of-the-godsOur Site - www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjgGame's BGG Page - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/54998/cycladesBudget Board Gamer on SMIF TV - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr1U4codmL9gbDNY4sRUE3Q

    Ethnos - Designed by Paolo Mori

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2018 21:21


    EthnosDesigned by Paolo MoriArt by John HowePublished by CMON Limited - 20172-6 players ~ 45-60 minutesReview by Jack EddyHot Links:Original Review - http://www.cardboardherald.com/reviews/2017/9/7/ethnos-totally-not-a-middle-earth-gameOur Site - www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjgGame's BGG Page - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/206718/ethnos

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    7 Wonders: Leaders (Expansion Mini Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2018 10:52


    7 Wonders: LeadersDesigned by Antoine BauzaArt by Miguel CoimbraPublished by Repos Productions in 20113-7 PlayersHot Links:Original Review - http://www.cardboardherald.com/reviews/2017/7/20/expansion-mini-review-7-wonders-leadersOur Site - www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjgGame's BGG Page - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/92539/7-wonders-leaders

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    Dragon Dice - Designed by Lester Smith & Published by SFR, inc.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2018 26:07


    Audio version and behind the scenes discussion of our Dragon Dice Review.Hot Links:TCbH - www.cardboardherald.comTCbH Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjgDragon Dice Review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGR_bq8L1eU&t=46sDragon Dice BGG Entry - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1860/dragon-dice

    7 Wonders - Designed by Antoine Bauza

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2018 19:07


    7 WondersDesigned by Antoine BauzaPublished by Repos Production (2010)3 - 7 Players ~ 45-60 minutes(OK fine... 2 - 7 players but I don't like the 2 player variant)Original Review - http://www.cardboardherald.com/reviews/2017/6/6/7-years-of-7-wonders

    A Game of Thrones: Hand of the King - Designed by Bruno Cathala & Published by FFG in 2016

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2018 11:51


    Audio narration & behind the scenes of my written review originally published in Feb 2017 on www.cardboardherald.com

    Terraforming Mars - Corporate Colonialism in Space!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2018 20:47


    Designed by Jacob Fryxelius Published by Stronghold Games & Fryxgames - 2016 1-5 players - 90-120 minutes Review written by Jack Eddy Originally published on www.cardboardherald.com on July 11, 2017

    Hunt for the Ring - Designed by Marco Maggi, Gabriele Mari, and Francesco Nepitello & Published by Ares Games 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2017 32:37


    My review of Hunt for the Ring, originally published on youtube on Dec 29, 2017.Helpful Links:Video review: https://youtu.be/c3NYVD9s2UsOur Site: www.cardboardherald.com 

    Cardboard Cutouts - 3 Great Games Beyond Catan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2017 26:13


    Doing things just a little bit different on TCbH reviews this week. We'd love to hear your feedback! Today we dive into the following three great games beyond Catan:PandemicKingdom BuilderConcordia

    Champions of Midgard - Designed by Ole Steiness & Published by Grey Fox Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2017 24:52


    Luke Muench's review of Champions of Midgard, originally published on www.cardboardherald.com on July 28, 2017.

    Scythe - Designed by Jamey Stegmaier & Published by Stonemaier Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2017 23:59


    Jack reads his early 2017 review of Scythe, then talks over the review with buddies Rob and Chris on the eve of the inaugural PAX Unplugged.

    Eldritch Horror - Designed by Corey Konieczka and Nikki Valens & Published by FFG

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2017 21:46


    Our review of Eldritch Horror was originally published Dec 19, 2016 on www.cardboardherald.com. Haunting Memories by Ars Sonor - http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ars_Sonor/The_Unborn/

    Expansion Minis - Artisans of Naqala / Scoundrels of Skullport

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2017 14:50


    Audio versions of our Five Tribes: Artisans of Naqala & Lords of Waterdeep: Scoundrels of Skullport reviews, plus behind the scenes of our creative process in writing the reviews

    Imperial Settlers - Designed by Ignacy Trzewiczek & Published by Portal Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2017 15:20


    Audio version of The Cardboard Herald's review of Imperial Settlers, written by Jack Eddy and published on November 29, 2016.

    Suburbia - designed by Ted Alspach & published by Bezier Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2017 16:20


    Audio version of The Cardboard Herald's review of Suburbia, written by Jack Eddy and published on November 21, 2016.

    The Voyages of Marco Polo - designed by Simone Luciani & Daniele Tascini

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2017 14:04


    The Cardboard Herald's review of The Voyages of Marco Polo, written by Jack Eddy and published on November 16, 2016.

    The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game - designed by Nate French & published by Fantasy Flight Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2017 16:42


    An audio reading & bonus commentary of The Cardboard Herald's review of The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game. Review originally published on www.cardboardherald.com

    Mystic Vale - designed by John D. Clair & Published by AEG

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2017 14:44


    Audio version and behind the scenes of The Cardboard Herald's review of Mystic Vale - designed by John D. Clair & Published by AEG

    Kingdom Builder - designed by Donald X Vaccarino & published by Queen Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2017


    The Grizzled - designed by Fabien Riffaud and Juan Rodriguez & published by CMON

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2017 15:48


    Jack reads his review of the Grizzled, originally published on www,cardboardherald.com, then goes behind the scenes of the creative process.

    Caverna - designed by Uwe Rosenberg & published by Mayfair Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2017 14:07


    Jack reviews Caverna designed by Use Rosenberg. Original interview published at www.cardboardherald.com/

    Blood Rage - designed by Eric M. Lang & published by CMON

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2017 15:27


    Our review of Blood Rage, designed by Eric Lang and released in 2015 by Cool Mini Or Not. Review originally published 10/27/2016. Find the original review along with pictures at http://www.cardboardherald.com/reviews/2016/10/27/8hdbbtf4qesv6gr2bnug6m1q4m92kq-A167Y

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