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We play and grade tabletop games of all shapes and sizes, and from the perspective of people with different backgrounds and experiences, so you don't have to risk buying a game you won't like!

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    • May 20, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Natch 20 Review 2 03: Visigoths vs. Mall Goths Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 59:41


    Part 2 of 2: check out the previous episode for the actual gameplay, as our GM and players discuss this fun ttrpg! Mara: Game Master Craig: Harmund Half-foot, the Runecaster Eloise: Freya Miller, the Witch Check out this indie ttrpg, coming out Fall 2019 on Kickstarter, by @oh_theogony

    The Natch 20 Review 2 03: Visigoths vs. Mall Goths: Goat to Hell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 86:59


    or, you know, Mall Goths vs. Visigoths, which I think is how we kept mispronouncing it. In any case, come wander the halls of a delightfully odd LA mall with us, c. 1996, where a mall goth witch and a Visigoth runecaster seek clues, milkshakes, and a sweet, sweet date to that dance party tonight, as they track down a mysterious missing goat statue. Mara: Game Master Craig: Harmund Half-foot, the Runecaster Eloise: Freya Miller, the Witch Check out this indie rpg, coming out Fall 2019 on Kickstarter, by @oh_theogony

    The Natch 20 Review 2 02: Wrath & Glory Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2019 96:44


    The Natch20 Review returns! Today we review the Warhammer 40K rpg: Wrath & Glory (part 2 of 2: check out the previous episode first to hear our play-through of the starter module) William: Game Master Andrew: Lokan Marten-Guardsman Craig: Veneficus Voss -Techpriest Mara: Bee-Scavvy Psyker

    The Natch 20 Review 2 01: Wrath & Glory: Blessings Unheralded

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2019 184:23


    The Natch20 Review returns! With a playthrough of the new Warhammer 40k rpg, Wrath & Glory (part 1 of 2: check out the next episode for our review of the system) William: Game Master Andrew: Lokan Marten-Guardsman Craig: Veneficus Voss -Techpriest Mara: Bee-Scavvy Psyker

    The Natch 20 Review 49 - Monopoly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2017 42:41


    This week we review the 114 year old game of Monopoly. It doesn't hold up under critical scrutiny. Review Scores Pooky: C Otter: C Uknits: D+ Senstaku: D-

    The Natch 20 Review 48 - Magic The Gathering

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2017 73:10


    This week we review the classic card game from the early 90s, Magic: The Gathering Review Scores: Uknits: A Pooky: A Otter: B Senstaku: A+

    The Natch 20 Review 47 - Fairy Tale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2017 37:06


    This week we delve into the draft-centric card game, Fairy Tale. Review Scores: Uknits: A- Pooky: A Senstaku: B

    The Natch 20 Review 46 - Codenames

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2017 30:47


    This week we don our matching suits, sunglasses, and try to seek out some spys in Codenames. Review Scores Uknits: C Pooky: B+ Otter: B+ Senstaku: B-

    The Natch 20 Review 45 - Sea of Clouds

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2017 29:25


    This week we look at a game about being sky pirates - Sea of Clouds! Review Scores Uknits: B- Pooky: B Otter: B Senstaku: B

    The Natch 20 Review 44 - The Princess Bride: I Hate to Kill You

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2017 26:34


    This week we play a quick and fun dice and card game revovling around The Princess Bride! Review Scores Uknits: B Pooky: B- Otter: B Senstaku: B-

    The Natch 20 Review 43 - Afterworld

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2017 42:23


    This week we play a marketing game! What's a marketing game? Shit, that's what. Review Scores: Uknits: D+ Senstaku: D-

    The natch 20 Review 42 - Exploding Kittens

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2017 31:19


    This week we play a fuzzy version of Russian Roulette. Their words, not mine. Review Scores Uknits: F Senstaku: D- Pooky: D Otter: D

    The Natch 20 Review 41 - Coup

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 28:49


    This week our review takes almost twice as long to do as the game took to play; we're playing the quick social bluffing game Coup! Review Scores: Uknits: B Pooky: B Senstaku: B Otter: C

    The Natch 20 Review 40 - Firefly Shiny Dice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 59:46


    This week we press our luck with Firefly Shiny Dice, a game in which we roll some dice, take some chances, and try to be the greatest in the 'verse. Review Scores Uknits: D+ Pooky: C+ Otter: C+ Senstaku: D

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    The Natch 20 Review 39 - 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 48:03


    We finally finish our Month of D&D! Finally! Now we can go back to playing board games. And card games. And dice games. (nowhere near that short.) Review Scores Uknits: B- Pooky: B+ Otter: B+ Senstaku: A

    The Natch 20 Review 38 - 4th Edition Dungeons & Dragons

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 61:25


    This week we take on the biggest of all challengers - 4th Edition Dungeons & Dragons Review Scores Uknits: C- Senstaku: D Pooky: F Otter: F

    The Natch 20 Review 37 - 3.5 Edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 44:44


    This time we tackle the grand-daddy of modern d20 RPG systems - 3.5 Edition Dungeons & Dragons. Review Scores Pooky: A+ Otter: A Uknits: A- Senstaku: B

    The Natch 20 Review 36 - 2nd Edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 38:51


    This week we take the next step up through the D&D Archives with 2nd Edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons! Review Scores Uknits: B+ Otter: B Pooky: C+ Senstaku: C

    The Natch 20 Review 35 - Original Dungeons & Dragons

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 35:55


    To kick off the Month of D&D (Sort of) the crew reviews the grandaddy of RPGs - Original Dungeons & Dragons (Redbox Edition). It's outlook is poor. Review Scores Uknits: C- Pooky: D Otter: D- Senstaku: F

    The Natch 20 Review 34 - Settlers of Catan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 35:31


    We're back from Hiatus and with a Settlers of Catan review just for you! Come listen! Review Scores: Uknits: B- Pooky: B+ Otter: B Senstaku: B

    The Natch 20 Review 33 - Call of Cthulu 5.6.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 44:12


    This week the crew looks at Call of Cthulu, the 5.6.1 edition. Review Scores ShadowChorus: B- Pooky: B+ Uknits: B- Senstaku: B+

    The Natch 20 Review 32 - Oregon Trail the Card Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 38:58


    This week we go back in time to the days of punishing pixel graphics with Oregon Trail: The Card Game. Review Scores Uknits: A ShadowChorus: A Pooky: A Omniscient Otter: A Senstaku: B

    The Natch 20 Review 31 - Kaladesh Planeswalker Decks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 45:28


    This week the crew reviews the Kaladesh planeswalker decks for Magic: The Gathering! Review Scores ShadowChorus: B- Uknits: C+ Senstaku: C+ Pooky: C

    The Natch 20 Review 30 - Starcraft RPG

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 38:50


    This week the crew talks about the fan-made Starcraft RPG - available for free at http://www.leovauntgamedesign.com/starcraft-rpg Review Scores Erin: B- Jack: B ShadowChorus: B+ Senstaku: B

    The Natch 20 Review 29 - Spellcaster: Potions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 37:52


    This week the crew speeds through the new Spellcaster: Potions expansion. Review Scores ShadowChorus: B- Pooky: C+ Uknits: C Senstaku: C

    The Natch 20 Review 28 - Android Netrunner

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 40:10


    This week the crew cobbles together a hacking rig and takes on the megacorps in the dystopian future of Android Netrunner Review Scores Uknits: B- ShadowChorus: B Senstaku: B

    The Natch 20 Review 27 - Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 49:09


    Plague runs rampant as the crew takes on Pandemic. Review Scores Pooky: A- ShadowChorus: A Uknits: A- Senstaku: B+

    The Natch 20 Review 26 - Pixel Tactics

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 46:34


    This week we played a quick little card game. Review Scores ShadowChorus: B+ Uknits: B+ Senstaku: B

    The Natch 20 Review 25 - Blood Bowl Team Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 42:44


    This week the team smashes heads in some Blood Bowl! Review Scores ShadowChorus: A Uknits: A Senstaku: A

    The Natch 20 Review 24 - Iron & Ale

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 36:10


    This week the crew plays a drinking game - without drinking alcohol. Review Scores Uknits: D+ Pooky: C Senstaku: C ShadowChorus: B-

    The Natch 20 Review 23 - Adventure Game Engine

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 53:35


    This week the crew talks about the Adventure Game Engine, it's ups, it's downs, it's etc. Review Scores Uknits: A- Pooky: A- ShadowChorus: A- Senstaku: A-

    The Natch 20 Review 22 - One Night Ultimate Werewolf

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 34:51


    It's a full moon tonight as we play One Night Ultimate Werewolf! Review Scores Senstaku - B+ Pooky - B Otter - B Uknits - B- ShadowChorus - B+

    The Natch 20 Review 21 - Metal Adventures

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 51:35


    This week we take on the role of Space Pirates, shooting, robbing, and adventuring through the sci-fi world of Metal Adventures! Review Scores: ShadowChorus: A Uknits: A Pooky: A Senstaku: A+

    The Natch 20 Review 20 - Bodger Mania

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 28:58


    We fling goblins at each other and try for the Goblin Heavyweight Championship in Bodger Mania! Review Scores ShadowChorus - A- Uknits - B+ Pooky - A- Senstaku - B+

    The Natch 20 Review 09 - Splendor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 38:16


    This week the crew is pleasantly surprised with Splendor! Review Scores Pooky: A+ Uknits: A Senstaku: A+ ShadowChorus: B+

    The Natch 20 Review 19 - The Warcraft Board Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 43:06


    This week the crew fights with some Orcs, Humans, Night Elves, and Undead! Review Scores: ShadowChorus: A Uknits: B- Pooky: C Senstaku: C

    The Natch 20 Review 18 - Doomtown Reloaded

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 37:37


    This week we shoot some guns and cast some spells in Doomtown Reloaded. Review Scores ShadowChorus: B- Uknits: C+ Senstaku: C

    The Natch 20 Review 17 - Warcraft RPG

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 46:55


    We take our first stab at Pen & Paper RPG reviews with the Warcraft RPG! Review Scores Pooky: A Uknits: B+ ShadowChorus: A Senstaku: B

    The Natch 20 Review 16 - Munchkin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 32:27


    This week review the O.G. Munchkin game... Munchkin. Review Scores Uknits - B+ Pooky - C+ ShadowChorus - B Senstaku - C

    The Natch 20 Review 15 - Bang! The Dice Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 23:24


    We don cowboy hats, and shoot each other in Bang! The Dice Game! Review Scores Pooky: A- Senstaku: B+ ShadowChorus: A- Uknits: B

    The Natch 20 Review 14 - King of Tokyo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 31:42


    This week we destroy Tokyo and each other, in King of Tokyo! Review Scores: Pooky: B+ ShadowChorus: B+ Uknits: C+ Senstaku: B

    The Natch 20 Review 13 - Mistfall

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 39:40


    This week we delved into the deep end with Mistfall! Review Scores ShadowChorus: B+ Uknits: D+ Senstaku: B+

    The Natch 20 Review 12 - Spellcaster

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 44:32


    We cast some spells and get some crystals in Spellcaster! Review Scores Pooky: B ShadowChorus: A- Uknits: B+ Senstaku: A-

    The Natch 20 Review 11 - Small World

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 35:31


    'tis a Small World after all. Review Scores Uknits: B- Pooky: B- Senstaku: B-

    The Natch 20 Review 10 - Eight Minute Empire

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 40:49


    The crew is divided in opinions regarding a small scale strategy game - Eight Minute Empire! Review Scores Uknits - B+ Pooky - D Senstaku - C- ShadowChorus - B

    The Natch 20 Review 08 - Dungeon Roll

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 27:16


    This week we roll some dice and delve into a dungeon with Dungeon Roll! Review Scores Uknits: C Pooky: B+ Senstaku: C+ ShadowChorus: B-

    The Natch 20 Review 07 - Boss Monster 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 35:32


    This week we return to Boss Monster, reviewing it's sequel and expansion - Boss Monster 2 with the Tools of the Hero expansion. Review Scores Uknits: A Pooky: A- Senstaku: A ShadowChorus: A-

    The Natch 20 Review 06 - Smash Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 55:06


    This week we slam genres together and fight in Smash Up! Review Scores Uknits: C Pooky: B- Senstaku: B ShadowChorus: B+

    The Natch 20 Review 05 - Lords of Waterdeep

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 65:19


    Today the crew takes part as Lords of Waterdeep! Review Scores Uknits: B- Pooky: A Senstaku: B+ ShadowChorus: A-

    The Natch 20 Review 04 - Boss Monster

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 52:32


    This week we review Boss Monster, a quick and fun little card game. Review Scores: Uknits - B+ Pooky - A- Senstaku - A Shadow Chorus - B+

    The Natch 20 Review 03 - Starcraft Risk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 52:24


    Today the crew reviews Starcraft Risk and finds it... wanting. ShadowChorus: C Uknits: D Pooky: D- Senstaku: D

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