Board gaming discussion from the staff in Sheffield's Treehouse
After an update on the general state of play at The Treehouse during the Coronavirus lockdown, we discuss ways to play games online with people in other places, and shine the spotlight on Jackbox games as a way to have a virtual party, before wrapping up with some announcements on what's coming up over the next few weeks.If you enjoyed this episode and would like to help support The Treehouse while we're closed, you can make a small contribution here.Links from the episode:TabletopiaTabletop Simulator on SteamJackbox Party Pack
After a trip to King's Crossing, the team brew up a potion of excitement for Quacks of Quedlinburg, relate their favourite moments in narrative gaming, and then get as evangelical as they ever have about a game that isn't even in the game library.The TreehouseQuacks of Quedlinburg on BoardGameGeekNemesis on BoardGameGeekT.I.M.E. Stories on BoardGameGeekGloomhaven on BoardGameGeek
After a perfect storm of randomness, the team enthuse about Dice Forge, set hypotheticals for two-player games, and become one another's Muse.The TreehouseDice Forge on BoardGameGeekTimeline on BoardGameGeekGo on WikipediaOnitama on BoardGameGeekTwilight Struggle on BoardGameGeekMuse on BoardGameGeek
After a trip through time, the team carefully balance their views of Tokyo Highway, fail to solve the problem of hype, and discuss the perfectly imperfect Dominion.The TreehouseTokyo HighwayStonehenge and the SunGen7KeyForgeDominion
After a mixup with head office, the team get cozy with Ex Libris, get frugal with a cheap-to-free board game collection, and get positively warlike with 7 Wonders.The TreehouseEx Libris on BoardGameGeekSecret Hitler Wibbell on BoardGameGeekMonikers7 Wonders on BoardGameGeek
After a PR disaster, the team fall in love with KeyForge, give some tips on the best family games for Christmas, and gamble their docks away in Port Royal.The TreehouseKeyForge on BoardGameGeekPort Royal on BoardGameGeek
After a tour through victory, the team discuss strategy and lasers in Khet, recall their experiences with escape rooms, and guests Ruth and Andy Haigh bring us deep underground in Sub Terra.Links:The TreehouseKhet on BoardGameGeekThe Great Escape GameSub Terra on BoardGameGeek
After a touching father-son moment, the team sing the praises of Century: Eastern Wonders, interview megagame designer Jon Gracey, and guest game guru (and local astronaut) Joe Bernard brings in the surprisingly sleek Small World.Links:The TreehouseCentury: Eastern Wonders on BoardGameGeekJon Gracey on TwitterSmall World on BoardGameGeek
After an emergency call from the leaders of the world, the team discuss the adorable area control game Bunny Kingdom, give some tips on teaching games to the uninitiated, and guest game guru Jenny Garner brings in Patchwork.The TreehouseBunny Kingdom on BoardGameGeekPatchwork on BoardGameGeek