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In the 118th episode of the Botch Games Podcast, Erin returns to talk about the last month and a half of games. Yes, apparently it's been that long since she's been on the show. Enjoy!
In this, the 117th episode of The Botch Games Podcast, Craig is joined by Derek from the start and Matt a bit later to talk about a gaggle of games, including LAMA, Maskmen, Imperial Settlers Roll and Write, and Wingspan. Whatever your heart desires. Enjoy!
In this, the one hundred and twelfth EVER episode of the Botch Games Podcast, we recap Origins 2019! Craig is joined by a slew of people to talk about the sights, the sounds, the food, and the games of this years Origins Game Fair. Guests include, Tyler Marks, Patrick Hillier, Eric Buscemi, Matt Halstad, and Chris Copac. Stay hydrated because this episode breaks the time barrier!
In this the 106th ever episode of the Botch Games Podcast, Craig is joined by special guest Eric Buscemi to wrap up Craig's weekend board gaming trip to NYC. In the family segment, Tyler talks Exceed, Duelosaur, and Betrayal Legacy.
Welcome to the longest Botch Games Podcast that has existed in a very long time. Here you thought just over an hour was the new norm. Well, you were sorely mistaken. But it's the Origins episode, so of course there's a lot to discuss. In Episode 93, Craig wraps up the entire Origins 2018 experience, with a little help from his friends. In the family segment, Tyler looks back at the multitude of games he played both with and without his father. In the third segment, Derek and Matt catch up with their plays before Derek peaces out to make room for full on Origins wrap-up between Matt and Craig. Show Times: Intro: 0:16 Tyler's Origins: 7:08 Derek and Matt Catch Up: 46:21 Matt and Craig Dish Origins: 1:32:02 Wrap-Up: 2:02:22 Punchboard Media Stinger: 2:05:48
In Episode 92 of the Botch Games Podcast, Craig is joined by guests Eric Buscemi and Patrick Hillier to talk about the games they're excited to check out at Origins 2018. Show Times: Intro: 0:15 Origins 2018 Preview: 2:04 Wrap-Up: 46:56 Punch Board Media Stinger: 49:36
In this episode we return to our roots by having an in-depth discussion rather than our normal review. The topic this week is Boardgame Review Ethics and is inspired by a similar discussion on the Botch Games Podcast (featuring guests Edward, from Heavy Cardboard, and Chris, from Dice Hate Me Games), and the resulting conversations on BGG and Facebook. We hope to mix in more of these discussion topics from time to time so be sure to give us some feedback on what you though of the episode! Botch Games Episode BGG Discussion re:Botch episode Facebook discussion on paid reviews MHGG Slack Channel MHGG Patreon MHGG BGG Guild
In the 77th EVER episode of the Botch Games Podcast, Craig is joined by two very special guests to talk about the ethics of transparency and honesty in content creation and discuss their thoughts on paid reviews. Spoiler, we're not fans. In the family segment, Craig is joined by Erin and Tyler to discuss the games they've been playing, break down their thoughts on Unlock vs Exit, and Tyler ruins Craig's punchline. Spoiler, he's sad. It's a great episode, and I'm so glad your earballs get to devour the goodness that awaits you! Show Times: Intro: 0:15 Games Played with the Family: 5:59 The Infamous 3rd Segment (w/ Chris and Edward): 25:54 Wrap-Up: 1:27:26 Punchboard Media Stinger: 1:30:00
In our seventy-second episode, we talk about what we've been playing recently. We also review the dungeon delving themed deck building game Clank! and it's first expansion Sunken Treasures. Then Quinten and Aaron are joined by Aaron's nemesis, Craig from Botch Games Podcast, as they answer some RPGGeek.com Question of the Day questions. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss & Tasty Minstrel Games
In the 66th EVER episode of the Botch Games Podcast, we start the celebration of storytelling month on the show! During the month of March, we have four guests who are some of Craig's favorite storytellers, and is the first part of the month, Craig welcome Rob Daviau, co-designer of Pandemic Legacy, and Jeremy Holmes from the Blue Peg, Pink Peg Podcast. They have an amazing discussion focused around Gm-less games, interesting game mechanics, and character creation. The family also comes around to discuss their many game days and no one hates anything! Lastly, Craig has Matt from PoNG stop by to discuss the new FFG article concerning Star Wars Destiny, spoiler, it's insanity... Show Times: Intro: 0:12 Family Time: 4:24 10 Minutes with Matt: 32:33 Infamous Third Segment (ft. Rob Daviau & Jeremy Holmes): 46:51 Wrap-Up: 2:08:31 PNCN Bumper: 2:11:37
Welcome the 64th EVER episode of the Botch Games Podcast! In this very special episode, Craig is joined, as always, by his loving family to talk about their played games over the last several weeks. Erin then surprises the group by making us lost the five games we would want to see at our "perfect" game night. Guess what? Then we made a contest out of it! Also, in the now infamous third segment, Craig is joined by fellow WDYPTW contributors Eric and Johannes for a mini-topic-round-up where they discuss such topics as input and output randomness, shelves of shame vs. shelves of opportunity, and conducive gaming environments in and out of the home. Thanks so much for listening! Show Times: Intro: 0:11 Family Played: 4:41 Third Segment: 32:45 SPECIAL THANK YOU LISTENERS CONTEST!: 1:31:20 Wrap-Up: 1:38:43 PNCN Bumper: 1:41:10
In the 53rd episode of The Botch Games Podcast, Craig, Erin, and Tyler wrap up all the games they played during CraigCon, an all day gaming celebration of Craig's birth, and Erin takes the reigns on picking a topic which focuses on garnering a welcoming and accepting environment around the game table. Show Times: Intro: 0:35 Tyler's Played Games: 10:12 ft: Mysterium, Descent, Dead Last, Red Dragon Inn, and More Erin's Played games and Show Topic: 28:12 ft: Sushi Go Party, 7 Wonders, Orleans, Agricola Outro: 59:16
In the 48th episode of the Botch Games Podcast, Craig and will loosely tie in three games based on trees and discuss the games they've played and what they're anticipating. First, Craig is joined by Erin and Tyler to talk about the games they've played since last recording (surprise, it's not much). Craig and Will then dig into (ha) Norsaga, a competitive family tree-building game, and Arboretum, a competitive rummy-style tree path laying game. Lastly, Tyler joins Craig and Will to talk about Kodama: The Tree Spirits and Tyler's unbreakable strategy... until we break it by discovering we played one rule horrible wrong. All in all it's a great time, if not a little embarrassing... Show Times: Introduction/Banter: 0:35 What We Played as a Family: 10:52 Norsaga (Merromorph): 30:40 Arboretum (Z-Man): 46:25 Kodama (Action Phase): 57:45
In Epidsode 7 of the Botch Games Podcast, Dave and Craig discuss the last two games in the Alderac Black Box: Doomtown Seventh Hero and Trains. They also list their personal New Years gaming resolutions and resolutions for the blog and podcast. Finally, they go in depth on some entry level games to teach non-gaming friends and family, equating each game to a traditional game as a way to introduce new players to the hobby. Have a Happy New Year! Show Times: Doomtown Seventh Hero (AEG): 3:00 Trains (AEG): 10:00 Black Box Giveaway Winner: 20:00 New Years Gaming Resolutions: 24:00 Why Don't We Drink?: 48:00 Intro/Entry Level Games: 50:00 Red7 (Asmadi): 53:00 Fluxx (Looney Labs): 55:00 Love Letter (AEG): 56:30 Tsuro (Calliope):59:00 Jungle Speed: 1:10:30 Settlers of Catan (Mayfair): 1:05:15 Zombie Dice/Chupacabra: SUrvive the Night (SJ Games): 1:08:15 Ticket to Ride (Days of Wonder): 1:13:00 Splendor (Space Cowboys): 1:16:30
Episode 2 of the Botch Games Podcast where Craig and Dave discuss Arcadia Quest, by CoolMiniorNot and Spaghetti Western, in depth, including the plethora of player kills. They also discuss Dragonslayer, Among the Stars, Castles of Mad King Ludwig, and Antidote. Lastly, Dave and Craig gave their top 3 games they hope they find under their Christmas Tree.