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Happy Monday and thank you for listening!

How is it the end of January already?! 2023 has well and truly arrived and we're sooooooooo excited about all of the board game goodness headed our way. We hope you enjoy this list of some of our most anticipated titles of this year.Thank you to all of our wonderful subscribers for creating such an incredible community, and to our joeyfam who support us to continue doing this! Wherever you are we hope you're having a lovely start to the year. A&M xSupport the show

Happy Monday!

WOW what another huge year of game releases! We've had so much fun playing these 2022 titles and have loved sharing & discussing many of these titles with you all over the last year. Our channel is supported by our YouTube channel members (our joeyfam!) Please consider supporting us to continue making unpaid board game review content. Support the show

Happy Monday and thank you for watching!

Hi everyone! Maggie has been very sick this week and so you have EVEN MORE AMY talking than usual. Sorry about that :D Thank you for watching!This is Part 8 of our series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives. We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember..... 1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not a judgment on game quality or the likelihood you would feel the same, 2) our game preferences are ever evolving and these may change, 3) we respect and would love to hear your differences of ratings in the comments... that's what makes gaming so fascinating and full of joy. There is something for everyone!

Happy Monday and thank you for watching!

Happy Monday and thank you for watching!

Happy Monday and thank you for watching!

❤ Ahhh, it's so nice to be back on the couch. This week is a HUGE week for game previews so we're happy to take some time out just to catch up with you all - it feels like so long since the last Small Talk episode! It was also a big week visiting the mailbox, with so many new games arriving, as well as some postcards which always make us smile. Have a glorious week ahead, A&M xx ❤If you'd like to support our channel ThinkerThemer and get access to our private discord, please consider becoming a YouTube channel member (the joeyfam). Support the show

Happy Monday and thank you for listening!

Happy Monday and thank you for watching!

Thank you for all of your lovely feedback and comments on Part 1's video.

Welcome to our new series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives. We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember..... 1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not a judgment on game quality or the likelihood you would feel the same, 2) our game preferences are ever evolving and these may change, 3) we respect and would love to hear your differences of ratings in the comments... that's what makes gaming so fascinating and full of joy. There is something for everyone!

❤ We had a sudden family emergency last week and had to travel to the Dominican Republic. In spite of the circumstances we found time to reconnect with Maggie's family and of course found time to sneak in a couple of smaller games. Thank you for all of the love and support, we're so grateful for this community. A&M xx ❤Support the show

❤ We are wishing you all a very happy and healthy week ahead. A&M xx ❤Support the show

We are off schedule again but trying to post videos whenever we can - editing in airports! Thanks for bearing with us and we'll be back to our regular schedule soon! ❤️Support the show

Well it's almost time for GenCon 2022 and since we are mapping out our purchases and demos (or just glimpses of new prototypes!) we thought we'd create a video to share with you. And even if you can't make it this year we hope that this list provides a bit of a glimpse into the interesting and exciting upcoming games in the back half of this year :D Support the show

We're loving our travels around the US! This video was filmed in LA where we learned filming spots are highly contested!

❤ We are surrounded by games and feel we may have indeed overcommitted! ... Even though all these boxes are mostly for one game

❤ Maggie is very expressive this episode

❤ With everything happening in the world, we are putting extra love out into the universe today. Wherever you are, take care of yourselves and we hope you find some joy in sharing in games with us this episode. A&M xx ❤Support the show

❤ Happy Monday friends! Hoping that wherever you are, whatever the weather, and whoever you're with... that you're having the best week full of board games. A&M xo ❤Support the show

❤ Hello and we hope this video finds you smiling on this wonderful Monday. Happy Pride month! If you're reading this, thank you so much for watching each week and we are so grateful for your support. A&M ❤ Support the show

❤ Remember that time we said we were saving money **HAHAH** (looking at you Episode 22) Turns out it was for this week! What a fantastic fortnight of interesting games. What are you backing? Is Space or Castles your jam this week? A&M ❤Support the show

❤  Are we ramblier than usual in this episode?

❤ Let's all say it together now.... ~F I S C A L L Y ~ R E S P O N S I B L E ~! Happy Monday friends! A&M ❤Join our YouTube channel for our podcast, access to our discord & more!Support the show

❤ Have you got your cuppa? It's definitely getting chilly here in Melbourne but welcome to a new week!! We're chatting about a whole variety of things in this episode, as well as some more games of course! Have a wonderful Monday wherever you are. A&M ❤ If you'd like to support our channel ThinkerThemer and get access to even more content, please consider becoming a member of our YouTube channel (the joeyfam). Support the show

❤ Another fortnight and more opportunities to break that new year's resolution - eep - but how can we resist mushrooms and cats? HOW?!...Hope you're all smiling this week! A&M ❤Join our YouTube channel for our podcast, access to our discord & more!Support the show

❤ Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Maggggggiiieeeeeeeee... happy birthday to you (HIP HIP HOORAY!) Hope you enjoy this episode of Small Talk & have a wonderful week ahead everyone! A&M ❤ If you'd like to support our channel ThinkerThemer and get access to even more content, please consider becoming a YouTube channel member (the joeyfam). Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thinkerthemer)

❤ Happy Monday to the joeyfam and all of this wonderful community! We hope wherever you are that this week is a fabulous one, and we can't wait to hear what you've been backing. So many good choices....  A&M ❤Join our channel for our podcast, access to our discord & moreTIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction01:05 Number 1003:41 Number 908:00 Number 814:59 Number 718:00 Number 621:11 Number 524:50 Number 428:38 Number 334:12 Number 242:04 Number 150:06 Wrap UpSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thinkerthemer)

❤ Our first video filmed since becoming wife and wife :D thank you all so much for the well wishes... we had the most perfect day and we're so happy to now be married. Hope whatever you were doing in the last week was just as filled with joy. Happy Monday... lots of love A&M x ❤ If you'd like to support our channel ThinkerThemer and get access to even more content, please consider becoming a channel member via Youtube (the joeyfam).Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thinkerthemer)

Oooo lucky for our wallets that things have been a little quieter for us on the crowdfunding sites this fortnight so we reduced our list to 5 this week and instead we talk about some new game arrivals!  Happiest of Mondays to you all! A&M ❤TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction01:06 - Deliveries of campaigns past10:04 - Number 512:45 - Number 416:03 - Number 320:45 - Number 227:13 - Number 135:34 - Wrap upSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thinkerthemer)

❤ Welcome back to episode 31 of Small Talk... not QUITE back to our couch but back to our usual format and back in Australia!! Ahh it's so nice to spend Mondays here with you. Have a wonderful week ahead! A&M x ❤ Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thinkerthemer)

Happy Monday! We recorded this one just before we left LA to hop on the plane back home. Thank you for your patience during our travels and great to be back for another look at the crowdfunding world which is back in full swing! What have you been backing since we've been gone? A&M ❤TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction00:50 - Number 1003:37 - Number 907:49 - Number 811:16 - Number 714:53 - Number 619:54 - Number 525:28 - Number 429:08 - Number 331:50 - Number 235:27 - Number 139:53 - Wrap upSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thinkerthemer)

Sorry - a correction for around the 36:20 mark; Blue Lagoon is by Reiner Knizia (not Michael Kiesling). Vegas brain! We are on a burger diet

We made it to the US!!!!

❤ We can only apologise in advance for what happens when we record late at night. Have we mentioned we're NOT night owls? But we did it! And it's Monday! So Happy Monday and hope that you're enjoying looking at all of these new games as crowdfunding season really starts to kick in. Stay healthy and happy!  A&M ❤Join our channel for our podcast, access to our discord & moreOur merch store: https://thinkerthemer-merch.creator-spring.com/TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction01:17 Number 1003:12 Number 906:05 Number 808:16 Number 710:58 Number 612:33 Number 516:28 Number 422:48 Number 328:02 Number 232:10 Number 136:42 Wrap UpSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thinkerthemer)

❤ Hey hey it's Valentine's Day and we are sending all of the love & positive vibes from Australia for your week ahead....! Hope you've all had a fabulous weekend and now can kick some goals & find some joy in the work week. Happy Monday! A&M x ❤ If you'd like to support our channel ThinkerThemer and get access to even more content, please consider becoming a YouTube Channel member (the joeyfam). Merch store: https://thinkerthemer-merch.creator-spring.comTIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro01:18 Postcard Update04:44 IAQ - Our Top 5 Mechanics06:39 #5 top mechanic (Maggie)09:42 #5 top mechanic (Amy)11:07 #4 top mechanic (Maggie)12:30 #4 top mechanic (Amy)14:08 #3 top mechanic (Maggie)17:12 #3 top mechanic (Amy)20:12 #2 top mechanic (Maggie)21:56 #2 top mechanic (Amy)23:42 #1 top mechanic (Maggie)27:36 #1 top mechanic (Amy)32:07 Spirits of the Forest37:06 The Rules of Everything40:56 For the King (and Me)46:45 Floating Floors51:19 Nova LunaTo send us a postcard (THANK YOU!):Our post office address:ThinkerThemerP.O. Box 1472307 Point Nepean RdRye, Victoria, Australia 3941Tip Jar: paypal.me/thinkerthemerThanks for stopping by to hear our FAQ and our thoughts on these filler games! We're Amy & Maggie aka ThinkerThemer. We're an Australian couple with two very different perspectives of what makes a great board game - Amy (Thinker) is all about the mechanics and enjoys tight, competitive games, and Maggie (Themer) is all about the storytelling and the theme of the game, and the 'world' that the designer is trying to create. Subscribe to our channel to hear us talk about these two elements of a game, and how well integrated we feel these are in delivering a cohesive and wonderful game experience.  Are you #teamthinker or #teamthemer? ❤

❤ Wow we got through the top 10 in 39 minutes! Maybe too much caffeine? Happy Monday and hope you enjoying listening to more chats about the campaigns that caught our eye this fortnight. Stay happy & safe!  A&M ❤Join our YouTube channel Membership for our podcast, access to our discord & moreOur merch store: https://thinkerthemer-merch.creator-spring.comTIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction00:32 Number 1005:10 Number 908:21 Number 810:44 Number 715:38 Number 619:28 Number 522:14 Number 425:22 Number 330:42 Number 235:13 Number 138:24 Wrap UpThanks for stopping by! We're Amy & Maggie aka ThinkerThemer. We're an Australian couple with two very different perspectives of what makes a great board game - Amy (Thinker) is all about the mechanics and enjoys tight, competitive games, and Maggie (Themer) is all about the storytelling and the theme of the game, and the 'world' that the designer is trying to create. Subscribe to our channel to hear us talk about these two elements of a game, and how well integrated we feel these are in delivering a cohesive and wonderful game experience.  Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thinkerthemer)

❤ Happy Monday morning or evening! In this week's episode we are just a wee bit excited about (finally) leaving the country (hopefully) and we answer more IAQs about even more topics. Keep them coming...! Lots of love from Australia always! A&M x ❤ If you'd like to support our channel ThinkerThemer and get access to even more content, please consider becoming a channel member (the joeyfam). Merch store: https://thinkerthemer-merch.creator-spring.comTIMESTAMPS00:00 Up, up and away! 04:28 IAQs (Sports, memorising rules, planning & observing, AP,  accents, behind the scenes) 00:31:24 - A Kindly World00:37:13 - Streets00:43:44 - Mr Cabbagehead's Garden00:52:52 - Canopy01:00:54 - Mantis Falls01:12:25 - Wrap UpTo send us a postcard (THANK YOU!):Our post office address:ThinkerThemerP.O. Box 1472307 Point Nepean RdRye, Victoria, Australia 3941Tip Jar: paypal.me/thinkerthemerThanks for stopping by to hear our FAQ and our thoughts on these filler games! We're Amy & Maggie aka ThinkerThemer. We're an Australian couple with two very different perspectives of what makes a great board game - Amy (Thinker) is all about the mechanics and enjoys tight, competitive games, and Maggie (Themer) is all about the storytelling and the theme of the game, and the 'world' that the designer is trying to create. Subscribe to our channel to hear us talk about these two elements of a game, and how well integrated we feel these are in delivering a cohesive and wonderful game experience.  Are you #teamthinker or #teamthemer? ❤

❤ OK friends we are BACK to a full Top 10!!! So crowdfunding is finally back for the year with (almost) full force, but the real question is, how long will our New Year's resolutions last? Have you backed your first game for 2022? What was it? ... Let us know in the comments below. Happy Monday! Have a wonderful week ahead! A&M ❤Join our channel for our podcast, access to our discord & moreOur merch store: https://thinkerthemer-merch.creator-spring.comTIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction 06:23 Number 1010:10 Number 913:10 Number 818:05 Number 723:44 Number 627:49 Number 532:49 Number 437:36 Number 342:46 Number 249:32 Number 155:24 Wrap UpSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thinkerthemer)

Thanks for stopping by to hear our FAQ and our thoughts on these filler games! We're Amy & Maggie aka ThinkerThemer. We're an Australian couple with two very different perspectives of what makes a great board game - Amy (Thinker) is all about the mechanics and enjoys tight, competitive games, and Maggie (Themer) is all about the storytelling and the theme of the game, and the 'world' that the designer is trying to create. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to hear us talk about these two elements of a game, and how well integrated we feel these are in delivering a cohesive and wonderful game experience.  Merch store: https://thinkerthemer-merch.creator-spring.com/Tip Jar: paypal.me/thinkerthemerTo send us a postcard (THANK YOU!):Our post office address:ThinkerThemerP.O. Box 1472307 Point Nepean RdRye, Victoria, Australia 3941Time Stamps00:00 Introduction01:17 Postcards & a mystery gift??08:37 IAQs (Ratio of played/unplayed games, gateways into mechanics, 90s lyrics, playmats, local gaming) 22:30 Matchmaking & board games00:35:36 - Jekyll vs Hyde00:43:11 - Hens00:48:31 - Akrotiri00:56:31 - Welcome to the moon01:03:04 - Dice Miner01:11:18 - Wrap upSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thinkerthemer)

❤ Happy New Year!! We are SO excited to be back for another big year of chatting campaigns... but we're kicking off our 2022 spending with a bit of a smaller list this week. Think of this as a light stretch before we run a marathon! ❤Our merch store: thinkerthemer-merch.creator-spring.comTIMESTAMPS00:00 Easing In01:25 Some Resolutions05:58 Number 511:03 Number 414:29 Number 317:40 Number 223:37 Number 129:40 Wrap UpThanks for stopping by to watch Back Chat! We're Amy & Maggie aka ThinkerThemer. We're an Australian couple with two very different perspectives of what makes a great board game - Amy (Thinker) is all about the mechanics and enjoys tight, competitive games, and Maggie (Themer) is all about the storytelling and the theme of the game, and the 'world' that the designer is trying to create. Subscribe to our channel to hear us talk about these two elements of a game, and how well integrated we feel these are in delivering a cohesive and wonderful game experience.  Are you #teamthinker or #teamthemer? ❤

❤ HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! Welcome back to the channel for a brand new year - 2022. We have been busy holidayin' with family & friends but it feels so great to be back on the couch to chat games with you all. Hope everyone is keeping safe & happy, A&M ❤ If you want to support what we're doing here at ThinkerThemer, please consider becoming a channel member (the joeyfam). Merch store:  thinkerthemer-merch.creator-spring.comTIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction00:22 What we've been up to09:13 Reflecting on some recent videos14:36 IAQs (Games with no AI/simple solo mode, video games, love languages, competing head-to-head, explaining "the hobby") 36:18 Three Sisters43:32 Momiji52:00 Arkham Horror58:55 YINSH1:03:10 Unlock! Heroic Adventures 1:08:00 Wrap UpTip Jar: paypal.me/thinkerthemerTo send us a postcard (THANK YOU!):Our post office address:ThinkerThemerP.O. Box 1472307 Point Nepean RdRye, Victoria, Australia 3941Thanks for stopping by to hear our FAQ and our thoughts on these filler games! We're Amy & Maggie aka ThinkerThemer. We're an Australian couple with two very different perspectives of what makes a great board game - Amy (Thinker) is all about the mechanics and enjoys tight, competitive games, and Maggie (Themer) is all about the storytelling and the theme of the game, and the 'world' that the designer is trying to create. Subscribe to our channel to hear us talk about these two elements of a game, and how well integrated we feel these are in delivering a cohesive and wonderful game experience.  Are you #teamthinker or #teamthemer? ❤

We've loved spending fortnightly Mondays backing games with you in 2021. We were a bit shocked to look at the total list, and thought we'd talk through some of our reflections on all of the campaigns. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season, and looking forward to bringing back Back Chat in 2022. A&M xTimestamps00:00 Introduction01:16 An adventure into adventure games05:53 Theme patterns12:10 Trick Taking games14:45 Euros reign supreme17:00 Intriguing games21:47 Most expensive backs28:14 Not games30:00 A few expansions38:25 Backed & delivered in 202140:47 Beautiful games45:49 Will next year be different?47:18 Wrap upThanks for stopping by! We're Amy & Maggie aka ThinkerThemer. We're an Australian couple with two very different perspectives of what makes a great board game - Amy (Thinker) is all about the mechanics and enjoys tight, competitive games, and Maggie (Themer) is all about the storytelling and the theme of the game, and the 'world' that the designer is trying to create. Subscribe to our channel to hear us talk about these two elements of a game, and how well integrated we feel these are in delivering a cohesive and wonderful game experience.  Are you #teamthinker or #teamthemer? ❤

❤ Heading into the holiday season with our usual Monday ramblings about games and "stuff." Join us while we answer some IAQs and talk about some filler & larger group games. Welcome to the start of a new week everyone, hope you're happy, healthy and smiling. A&M ❤ If you want to support what we're doing here at ThinkerThemer, please consider becoming a YouTube channel member (the joeyfam). Merch store: https://thinkerthemer-merch.creator-spring.com/TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction00:45 What we've been up to05:02 IAQs (Throwing games [again], thinky / themey games, SECRET hidden bonuses, our gaming schedule, an actual FAQ, gaming surfaces) 28:38 Bohnanza: The Duel36:00 The Fox in the Forest41:31 Gudetama: The Tricky Egg Card Game46:32 Trek 12: Himalaya55:28 That Time You Killed Me1:02:35 Wrap UpTip Jar: paypal.me/thinkerthemerTo send us a postcard (THANK YOU!):Our post office address:ThinkerThemerP.O. Box 1472307 Point Nepean RdRye, Victoria, Australia 3941Thanks for stopping by to hear our FAQ and our thoughts on these filler games! We're Amy & Maggie aka ThinkerThemer. We're an Australian couple with two very different perspectives of what makes a great board game - Amy (Thinker) is all about the mechanics and enjoys tight, competitive games, and Maggie (Themer) is all about the storytelling and the theme of the game, and the 'world' that the designer is trying to create. Subscribe to our channel to hear us talk about these two elements of a game, and how well integrated we feel these are in delivering a cohesive and wonderful game experience.  Are you #teamthinker or #teamthemer? ❤

Join us while we answer some IAQs and talk about a handful of games we've been playing while on holiday!  Welcome to the start of a new week everyone, hope you're happy, healthy and smiling. Have a great week ahead!  A&M ❤ Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thinkerthemer)

❤ WOW What just happened?? We thought we were done spending for the year

❤ It's Monday and we're again small talkin' while Boston decides to gruff and  growl in the background, for a change. Join us while we answer some IAQs and talk about an extremely old and some much newer games!  Welcome to the start of a new week everyone, hope you're happy, healthy and smiling. Have a great week ahead!  A&M ❤ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction00:32 Postcard update!!06:41 Busy back to gaming post lockdown07:12 Checking out the “Go” club & learning the oldest board game in the world!14:40 IAQ (Scripted or organic, Playmats & their storage, is the solo worth the set up, Halloween in Australia, creators who have influenced & inspired us, bias for collecting vs culling, games with a common universe)41:16 Inkling  45:56 Gangster's Dilemma 52:01 Winter Queen (+ Mini expansion set)01:02:57 Dream Crush01:09:16 Radlands01:17:42 Wrap Up   Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thinkerthemer)

 If we help brighten your Mondays, please consider supporting our YouTube channel by becoming a member of the channel (the joeyfam!) Simply click the "join" button (next to subscribe in a browser) to find out more. It will give you access to our private discord, extended Back Chat videos every fortnight & of course our endless gratitude for supporting what we do ❤TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction & our backing logic03:39 Number 1007:55 Number 911:31 Number 814:59 Number 718:00 Number 622:05 Number 527:16 Number 430:43 Number 335:07 Number 239:36 Number 145:53 Wrap UpSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thinkerthemer)