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These are the audio versions of our Small Talk & Back Chat series. 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 board 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. Visit our Youtube channel to comment and join the discussion.

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    10, OUT OF 10: Even More Roll & Writes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 47:34


    Happy Monday and thank you for listening!

    Top 10 Most Anticipated Board Games of 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 43:12


    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

    10, out of 10: 100 GAMES DONE!!! We continue to rate our entire board game collection (Part 10!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 64:07


    Top 10 Board Games of 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 65:33


    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

    10, OUT OF 10 (Part 9): Even MORE 2-Player Board Games! ☯

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 48:35


    Happy Monday and thank you for watching!

    10, OUT OF 10: We rate our entire board game collection! (Part 8)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 55:16


    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!

    10, OUT OF 10 (Part 7): A 2-Player Board Games Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 62:29


    Happy Monday and thank you for watching!

    10, OUT OF 10 (Part 6): We rate our entire board game collection!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 65:38


    Happy Monday and thank you for watching!

    10, OUT OF 10 (Part 5): We rate our entire board game collection!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 67:44


    Happy Monday and thank you for watching!

    Small Talk 42 ~ PAX Australia Recap | Board Game Reviews (Dog Park, Sync or Swim, Wok and Roll)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 44:30


    ❤ 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

    10, OUT OF 10 (Part 4): A Roll & Write Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 68:28


    Happy Monday and thank you for listening!

    10, OUT OF 10 (Part 3) - We rate our entire board game collection!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 70:12


    Happy Monday and thank you for watching!

    10, OUT OF 10 (Part 2) - We rate our entire board game collection!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 80:15


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

    10, OUT OF 10 (Part 1) We rate our entire board game collection!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 86:48


    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!

    Small Talk 41 ~ Dominican Republic | Board Game Reviews (Astra, Town 66, Cinderella's Dance)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 47:32


    ❤ 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

    Small Talk 40 ~feat. Sneaky Guest Boston | Board Game Reviews (Kites, San Francisco, Cat in the Box)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 54:22


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

    Small Talk 39 ~ Merida, Mexico | Board Game Reviews (CuBirds, Thurn & Taxis, Planted, & Veggies)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 44:00


    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

    Top 10 Upcoming Games to *Buy, Try or Spy* at GenCon 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2022 45:35


    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

    Small Talk 38 ~ USA Travels | Board Games (Marvel Dice Throne, Troyes Dice, Dungeons, Dice & Danger)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 45:58


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

    Back Chat (Top 6 Board Game Campaigns) Ep36 feat. Sunshine City, Moon & More...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 35:06


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

    Back Chat (Top 5 Board Game Campaigns) Ep35 feat. Helsinki, Drop Bears, Stonewall Uprising & More...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 32:47


    ❤ Maggie is very expressive this episode

    Small Talk 37 ~ Astrophotography | More Board Games (Oh My Goods, Decorum, Parade)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 50:28


    ❤ 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

    Back Chat (Top 5 Board Game Campaigns) Ep34 feat. Septima, First in Flight, Skyrise & More...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 30:38


    ❤ 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

    Small Talk 36 ~ This just in! | More Board Games (Creature Comforts, It's a Wonderful Kingdom)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 63:40


    ❤ 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

    Back Chat (Top 10 Board Game Campaigns) Ep33 feat. Castles of Burgundy, ARCS, Bark Avenue & More...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 53:49


    ❤ 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

    Small Talk 35 | Myer-Briggs | Filler Board Games (incl. P'achakuna, The Guild of Merchant Explorers)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 52:40


    ❤  Are we ramblier than usual in this episode?

    Back Chat (Top 5 Board Game Campaigns) Ep32 feat. Anunnaki, Micro Cosmos, Boardgametables & more

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 29:53


    ❤ 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

    Small Talk 34 | Haircuts? | Filler Board Games (Paint the Roses, Animal Kingdoms & Spirit of Eden)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 60:27


    ❤ 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

    Back Chat (Top 10 Board Game Campaigns) Ep31 feat. Oranienburger Kanal, Through Ice and Snow & More

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 50:47


    ❤ 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

    Small Talk 33 | Themer Birthday

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 64:53


    ❤ 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)

    Back Chat (Top 10 Board Game Campaigns) Ep30 feat. Last Light, Sleeping Gods Distant Skies & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 50:37


    ❤ 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)

    Small Talk 32 | Just Married | 5 Filler Board Games (Floriferous, Dog Lover, Whirling Witchcraft...)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 57:00


    ❤ 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)

    Back Chat Ep29 + Deliveries of Campaigns Past

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 36:04


    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)

    Small Talk 31 | Backing Games & Doppelgängers | 5 Fillers (Feat. Bullet, Summer Camp, Claim & more)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 54:03


    ❤ 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)

    Back Chat (Top 10 Kickstarter Board Games) Ep28 feat. Motor City, Oak, Encyclopedia & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 40:49


    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)

    Small Talk Ep29.... Vegas & Dice Tower West....

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 52:22


    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

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    Small Talk Ep28.... LA IAQs....

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 18:52


    We made it to the US!!!!

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    Back Chat (Top 10 Kickstarter Board Games) Ep27 feat. Rolling Heights, Earth, Tindaya & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 37:52


    ❤ 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)

    Small Talk 27 | Our Top 5 Board Game Mechanics | 5 Fillers (Feat. Floating Floors, Nova Luna & More)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 57:50


    ❤ 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? ❤

    Back Chat (Top 10 Kickstarter Board Games) Ep26 feat. La Granja, Jiangnan, Hens, Yokai Septet & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 39:01


    ❤ 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)

    Small Talk 26 | Weak Ankles Weak Memory | 5 Filler Board Games (Feat. Canopy, Streets, Mantis Falls)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 72:57


    ❤ 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? ❤

    Back Chat (Top 10 Kickstarter Board Games) Ep25 feat. Skate Summer, Yucatan, Final Girl 2 & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 56:17


    ❤ 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)

    Small Talk 25 | Match Making | 5 Filler Board Games (Feat. Welcome to the Moon, Hens & Dice Miner)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 73:22


    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)

    Back Chat (Top 5 Kickstarter Board Games) Ep24 ... "Welcome Back to Backing"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 30:14


    ❤ 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? ❤

    Small Talk 24 | Our Love Languages (Feat. Yinsh, Three Sisters, Momiji, Arkham Horror TCG & More)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 70:15


    ❤ 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? ❤

    Back Chat Back Track 2021: Reflections on a year of spending

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 49:22


    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? ❤

    Small Talk 23| Hidden Promos & a true FAQ (Feat. That Time You Killed Me, Trek12, Fox in the Forest)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 63:10


    ❤ 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? ❤

    Small Talk 22 (Feat. Wild Space, Muffin time, Imhotep the duel, Let's make a bus route, Mississippi Queen & Quezzle

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 63:19


    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)

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    Back Chat (Top 10 Kickstarter Board Games) Ep23 feat. Weather Machine, Hegemony, Resurgence & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 59:41


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

    Small Talk 21 | Playmats, Influences & Setting up Solos | Board Games (Feat. Go, Inkling, Winter Queen, Gangster's Dilemma, Dream Crush & Radlands)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 79:19


    ❤ 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)

    Back Chat (Top 10 Kickstarter Board Games) Ep 22 feat. Geisha's Road, Karigar-e-Taj & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 46:58


     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)

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