Podcasts about card games

Brendan talks about the games he dusted off in March and April of 2025 but didn't get a chance to talk about again. Join us, won't you?March dusty games– Elder Sign (1 Year, 4 Months, 17 Days dusty)– Patchwork (1 Year, 7 Months, 12 Days dusty)– Chocolate Factory (1 Year, 8 Months, 6 Days dusty)– Bärenpark (1 Year, 13 Days dusty)April dusty games– Escape: Curse of the Temple (2 Years, 11 Days dusty) ✓– Port Royal (2 Years, 2 Months, 29 Days dusty) ✓– Globetrotting (2 Years, 10 Months, 11 Days dusty) ✓– Quacks of Quedlinberg (2 Years, 7 Months, 3 Days dusty) ✓What games did you dust off in March and April? What do you think of the games I dusted off? Share your thoughts over on Boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Brendan talks about the games he dusted off in March and April of 2025 but didn't get a chance to talk about again. Join us, won't you?March dusty games– Elder Sign (1 Year, 4 Months, 17 Days dusty)– Patchwork (1 Year, 7 Months, 12 Days dusty)– Chocolate Factory (1 Year, 8 Months, 6 Days dusty)– Bärenpark (1 Year, 13 Days dusty)April dusty games– Escape: Curse of the Temple (2 Years, 11 Days dusty) ✓– Port Royal (2 Years, 2 Months, 29 Days dusty) ✓– Globetrotting (2 Years, 10 Months, 11 Days dusty) ✓– Quacks of Quedlinberg (2 Years, 7 Months, 3 Days dusty) ✓What games did you dust off in March and April? What do you think of the games I dusted off? Share your thoughts over on Boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Welcome to Issue 279 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this issue we travel all the way to Genosha. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, BoardGameLawyer, DArcy Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. “I have the mutant's signal. Moving to intercept.” - Armored Unibike    

Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried recently. Join us, won't you?In the Year of the Dragon: 10th Anniversary (2017)Beijing (2026)Notre Dame: 10th Anniversary (2017)Agricola (2007)Parade (2007)Hardback (2018) (revisited)Ascension: Deckbuilding Game (2010)Evenfall (2023)Elysium (2015)What games have you tried lately? What do you think of these games? Share your experiences with them over on Boardgamegeek in our guild, #3269.

Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried recently. Join us, won't you?In the Year of the Dragon: 10th Anniversary (2017)Beijing (2026)Notre Dame: 10th Anniversary (2017)Agricola (2007)Parade (2007)Hardback (2018) (revisited)Ascension: Deckbuilding Game (2010)Evenfall (2023)Elysium (2015)What games have you tried lately? What do you think of these games? Share your experiences with them over on Boardgamegeek in our guild, #3269.

This week's episode starts with the death of Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers before getting to what I've been playing with ISLANDERS: New Shores, Klaus Lee - Thunderballs, Exo-Calibre, Chronicles of the Wolf, Dead of Darkness, Dungeons of Paint, Zombies Overloaded, and Dustwind: Resistance. Anyway and as always, thank you for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this here episode, and I hope you have a wonderful wonderful rest of your day. (And if you haven't already, or are a listener and not a watcher, please like, subscribe, hit the bell, and all that jazz; it may not seem like much, but it goes a long way in helping support the show and site in general. I would appreciate it greatly.)

Brendan shares things he likes a lot about Revive, from Aporta games.Distinct player factions7 Wonders (2010)Shared map with interactionMosaic: A Story of Civilization (2022)Combotastic Tech TreePraga Caput Regni (2020)Do you enjoy Revive? Share your thoughts on it over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Brendan shares things he likes a lot about Revive, from Aporta games.Distinct player factions7 Wonders (2010)Shared map with interactionMosaic: A Story of Civilization (2022)Combotastic Tech TreePraga Caput Regni (2020)Do you enjoy Revive? Share your thoughts on it over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Depending on who you ask, this is either a week off from Magic as part of a much needed summer vacation. Or it's the soft launch of our new talk show about preventing old dude loneliness. On this week's show, we talk about as little MTG as possible. And instead catch up on our wild and exciting lives. Stan and Shane confront Dave about video games. Dave shares some wisdom on basic interior design. Selena Gomez bakes a delicious Oreo. Check out our newest sponsor, CardMill—the first automated scanner and sorter built for everyday trading card players. Visit https://CardMill.com/thedivedown to learn more! Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: https://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2025 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Save 60% on your first subscription of Mental Performance shots at https://magicmind.com/divemf Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 4:55 - This week's episode 6:32 - CardMill - An upcoming automated card scanning and sorting device 8:51 - Stan confronts Dave: Video games, and gaming with kids 27:30 - Shane confronts Dave: No shrimp boil invitation 30:45 - Final Fantasy limited: is good 35:56 - Shane's Old House 47:10 - What's That In Your Mouth? 54:26 - It's 3-D printing time 1:05:54 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)

Grab your space suit and punch it into hyper drive, it's time for Edge of Eternity!Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying cards through our TCG Affiliate link! http://crew3mtg.com/Buy a playmat or used our Inked Gaming affiliate link here: https://bit.ly/3aX4hzOWant to keep up with the show? Join our Discord http://discord.gg/h62MXE5raf or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcastWant more Crew3 content? Check out our YouTube channel or watch our weekly streams on Twitch. If you like the show, please share us with your friends and leave a review!

Springing from a great conversation over on the PU&D Guild forums on Boardgamegeek, Brendan reflects on what makes for a great first play. Join us, won't you?“The Poisoned Chalice”A Great Teach“How to Teach Games Like a Pro”The Party Game CastNucleum (2023)Happy Salmon (2016)Everdell Farshore (2023)Nanty Narking (2019)Life & Mood & AtmosphereTiny Towns (2019)Carpe Diem (2018)The Hunger (2021)Rats of Wistar (2023)MindsetAndroid: Netrunner (2012)John's criteriaPredisposition – Sidereal Confluence (2017)Surprise – Free Radicals (2022)Atmosphere – Bärenpark (2017)What makes a good play for you? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Springing from a great conversation over on the PU&D Guild forums on Boardgamegeek, Brendan reflects on what makes for a great first play. Join us, won't you?“The Poisoned Chalice”A Great Teach“How to Teach Games Like a Pro”The Party Game CastNucleum (2023)Happy Salmon (2016)Everdell Farshore (2023)Nanty Narking (2019)Life & Mood & AtmosphereTiny Towns (2019)Carpe Diem (2018)The Hunger (2021)Rats of Wistar (2023)MindsetAndroid: Netrunner (2012)John's criteriaPredisposition – Sidereal Confluence (2017)Surprise – Free Radicals (2022)Atmosphere – Bärenpark (2017)What makes a good play for you? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Prophetic Visions is here—and it brought the weird with it! In this episode, we dive deep into the new anomalies shaking up the Crucible. From unpredictable mechanics to rule-breaking madness, find out which cards have us scratching our heads and which might secretly be game-changers. Are anomalies the future… or just chaos in a shiny frame?Help Support ARCHONS CORNER► DONATIONS ALWAYS APPRECIATED https://bit.ly/2HGzjxs► GET YOUR MERCH https://bit.ly/3NCScme Follow ARCHONS CORNER Social Media► BECOME A PATRON https://bit.ly/2HHG8ik► TWITTER https://bit.ly/4hjoq3A ► FACEBOOK https://bit.ly/3UgCP6w ► INSTAGRAM https://bit.ly/48yZrW1 ► TIKTOK https://bit.ly/48jQrE3 ► JOIN US ON DISCORD https://discord.gg/eksCQTmFollow ALTERED CORNER Social Media► Twitter https://bit.ly/AlteredCx►Twitch https://bit.ly/3NxEQYh► Instagram https://bit.ly/AltCInsta► Discord https://bit.ly/3YuuAq2FIND US ON THESE GREAT PODCASTING PLATFORMS Archons Corner #keyforge Altered Corner #Alteredtcg ►Podbean: https://bit.ly/2VjDu5U► Apple: https://apple.co/2vONM3I► Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2LQTU6v► Spreaker: https://bit.ly/2PYCCT1► TuneIn: https://bit.ly/2VkcRhg► Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2VhHqnJ

Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried recently for the first time. Join us, won't you?XenoShyft: Dreadmire (2017)Aeroplanes: Aviation Ascendant (2012)Valeria: Card Kingdoms (2016)Concordia Venus (2018) expansionWhat games have you tried out recently? Share your plays over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried recently for the first time. Join us, won't you?XenoShyft: Dreadmire (2017)Aeroplanes: Aviation Ascendant (2012)Valeria: Card Kingdoms (2016)Concordia Venus (2018) expansionWhat games have you tried out recently? Share your plays over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

I wish it wasn't the case, but with the news of layoffs at Microsoft (including layoffs and cancellations at Xbox), I couldn't not talk about it, so I start the show on that downer before getting to what I've been playing with Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - Arbites Class, How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine, Pinball FX - Tomb Raider Pinball, Maximum Football, Without a Voice, Blankspace, and Clash: Robot Detective. Anyway and as always, thank you for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this here episode, and I hope you have a wonderful wonderful rest of your day. (And if you haven't already, or are a listener and not a watcher, please like, subscribe, hit the bell, and all that jazz; it may not seem like much, but it goes a long way in helping support the show and site in general. I would appreciate it greatly.)

Huh, didn't see that one coming.Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying cards through our TCG Affiliate link! http://crew3mtg.com/Buy a playmat or used our Inked Gaming affiliate link here: https://bit.ly/3aX4hzOWant to keep up with the show? Join our Discord http://discord.gg/h62MXE5raf or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcastWant more Crew3 content? Check out our YouTube channel or watch our weekly streams on Twitch. If you like the show, please share us with your friends and leave a review!

Brendan shares a summary of his plays in June and his plans for July. Join us, won't you?June Top of the StackTOTAL For the Year so far: 15/18NEW GAME – Aeroplanes✓SHELF CLEARER – In The Year of the Dragon✓NEW GAME 2 – Xenoshyft: Dreadmire✓Top 50 Choice – Ghost Stories✓Shelf of OpportunityExpand YourShelfJuly Top of the StackNEW GAME – Wondrous CreaturesSHELF CLEARER – Fallen AngelNEW GAME 2 – Kinfire Delve: Callous' GrottoTop 50 Choice – Dungeon PetzWhat games did you play in June? Share your thoughts over on Boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Brendan talks about what games Cancer gamers might like or be good at. Join us, won't you?Sea and ShoreLe Havre (2008)A Feast for Odin (2016)Nusfjord (2017)Fleet: The Dice Game (Second Edition) (2020)Emotional and Material RealmsUnconscious Mind (2024)Comanauts (2019)Cerebria: The Inside World (2018)Psychic AbilitiesArkham Horror: The Card Game (2016)Mind MGMT: The Psychic Espionage “Game.” (2021)Mysterium (2015)Establish TrustThe Resistance (2009)A Game of Thrones: The Board Game (Second Edition) (2011)Diplomacy (1959)Molly House (2025)Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game (2014)CrabsCrabs Adjust Humidity (2013)Crabs in a Bucket (2023)Oh Crab! (2025)What games from each category did I miss? What other aspects of the Cancer sign should we take into account? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Pro-Tour Cutter vs Lizards was realized last weekend, what does that mean for the upcoming BNR announcement?Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying cards through our TCG Affiliate link! http://crew3mtg.com/Buy a playmat or used our Inked Gaming affiliate link here: https://bit.ly/3aX4hzOWant to keep up with the show? Join our Discord http://discord.gg/h62MXE5raf or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcastWant more Crew3 content? Check out our YouTube channel or watch our weekly streams on Twitch. If you like the show, please share us with your friends and leave a review!

There isn't much news this week, so, after mentioning a little mishap that forced a rerecording of this episode, I get right to what I've been playing with Star Overdrive, Ruffy and the Riverside, Vessels of Decay, Revenge of the Savage Planet, TETRA's Escape 2, Prehistoric Gal, Neon Apex: Beyond the Limit, and Missing Banban. Anyway and as always, thank you for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this here episode, and I hope you have a wonderful wonderful rest of your day. (And if you haven't already, or are a listener and not a watcher, please like, subscribe, hit the bell, and all that jazz; it may not seem like much, but it goes a long way in helping support the show and site in general. I would appreciate it greatly.)

A con report, a solo game about coming out, and big news brewing in the Spielaverse.

Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried recently. Join us, won't you?Project: ELITE (2020)Escape: The Curse of the Temple (2012)Molly House (2025)Pax Pamir: Second Edition (2019)Root (2018)Hollywood 1947 (2023)Above and Below (2015) revisitedWhat games have you tried lately? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in our guild, #3269.Transcript: TXT and PDF

A con report, a solo game about coming out, and big news brewing in the Spielaverse.

The house logos in Prophetic Visions aren't just a facelift—they might signal a major shift in KeyForge's future! In this episode, we break down the bold new designs, what they mean for longtime fans, and whether this visual overhaul is a sign of deeper changes in the Crucible. Are these new logos fire... or a total misplay? Tune in and decide for yourself!Help Support ARCHONS CORNER► DONATIONS ALWAYS APPRECIATED https://bit.ly/2HGzjxs► GET YOUR MERCH https://bit.ly/3NCScme Follow ARCHONS CORNER Social Media► BECOME A PATRON https://bit.ly/2HHG8ik► TWITTER https://bit.ly/4hjoq3A ► FACEBOOK https://bit.ly/3UgCP6w ► INSTAGRAM https://bit.ly/48yZrW1 ► TIKTOK https://bit.ly/48jQrE3 ► JOIN US ON DISCORD https://discord.gg/eksCQTmFollow ALTERED CORNER Social Media► Twitter https://bit.ly/AlteredCx►Twitch https://bit.ly/3NxEQYh► Instagram https://bit.ly/AltCInsta► Discord https://bit.ly/3YuuAq2FIND US ON THESE GREAT PODCASTING PLATFORMS Archons Corner #keyforge Altered Corner #Alteredtcg ►Podbean: https://bit.ly/2VjDu5U► Apple: https://apple.co/2vONM3I► Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2LQTU6v► Spreaker: https://bit.ly/2PYCCT1► TuneIn: https://bit.ly/2VkcRhg► Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2VhHqnJ

On this week's show, we're doing it live. No notes, just vibes. After our weekly fast food check-in, we chat about Jeskai Affinity featuring Vivi Ornitier, good ol' fashioned Broodscale Combo, and Mardu Energy with Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2025 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN Use our code Dive60 to get 60% off your first subscription of Magic Mind, Stan's favorite mental performance shots, at https://magicmind.com/ And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 11:47 - This week's show/housekeeping 15:50 - The Dive Down begins: It's Vivi time 31:23 - Devon talks Broodscale combo 49:01 - Stan played Mardu Energy with Sephiroth 1:09:40 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)

In our previous episode, we explored what makes a board game a true masterpiece—a creation that showcases a designer's greatest achievement, marked by exceptional craftsmanship, originality, and lasting impact. This time, we're taking the conversation even deeper. In Masterpieces 2, the Founders shift the spotlight to the brilliant minds behind the games themselves. We'll be celebrating the visionary game designers whose work has shaped the hobby - and welcoming four Honorary Founders as guest hosts, each presenting their favorite designer and the game they consider to be that designer's crowning achievement.

On today's After Dark episode of the Where to Stick It Podcast, the boys play a 90's - 2000's trivia card game to see whose knowledge of the past decades reigns supreme.Support the showCatch new episodes of the Where to Stick It Podcast every Tuesday and Thursday. If you like the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon where we upload exclusive content each month for only $3 a month.

Brendan looks back at the games that came out in 2007 and 2008 to see which games are the best games. Join us, won't you?Top 5 from 2007-2008A Touch of Evil: The Supernatural Game (2008)Le Havre (2008)Galaxy Trucker (2007)Race for the Galaxy (2007)Lost Cities: The Board Game (2008)Honorable Mentions1960: The Making of the President (2007)Dominion (2008)Pandemic (2008)Parade (2007)Biblios (2007)SuperlativesBest Memories: Whoowasit? (2007)Things to Come: League of Six (2007)Weirdest Game: Space Alert (2008)Game I Should Like But Don't: Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game (2008)Game I Should Like But Don't: Cosmic Encounter (2008)Episode 670: Nah, I'm GoodSurprise: Patrician (2007)Excluded because of my Top 50Brass: Lancashire (2007)Agricola (2007)Ghost Stories (2008)Last Night on Earth: The Zombie Game (2007)What games do you like best from 2007 and 2008? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Life Outside Poker is a podcast for PokerNews hosted by Connor Richards that seeks to pull back the curtain on poker players and allow viewers and listeners to get to know them on a personal level. In the 30th episode, Connor talks with 2024 WSOP Main Event champion Jonathan Tamayo about growing up in Humble, Texas, studying hotel management at Cornell University, graduating during the 2008 recession, running deep in the 2009 and 2015 Main Events, his friendship with fellow Main Event champion Joe McKeehen, winning the biggest-ever WSOP Main Event for $10 million, and his first purchase as world champion. Tamayo also spoke about his infamous fold with pocket queens late in the 2024 Main Event, which he says cost him $120,000 in equity, and gave his thoughts on new rules implemented at the 2025 WSOP in the wake of "LaptopGate." The Life Outside Poker podcast is available on major streaming platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud and iHeartRadio. You can also watch the interview with Jonathan Tamayo by heading to the PokerNews YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Jonathan Tamayo and Connor Richards on X. Learn More About Life Outside Poker! Timestamps Time Topic 0:00 Intro 0:45 Growing up in Humble, Texas 1:45 Getting into poker 3:15 Studying hotel management at Cornell University 5:46 Pursuing poker full-time 10:13 Deep run in 2009 Main Event 13:29 Learning how to handle the Main Event 17:26 Phil Hellmuth Main Event boycott 22:22 2015 Main Event run/Joe McKeehen victory 25:08 2024 Main Event 29:43 Final table lineup 32:02 Folding pocket queens/ lighting $120k of equity on fire 38:41 Should you ever fold aces 41:33 Laptopgate/WSOP rule changes 45:37 Last three tables of Employees Event 46:54 First purchase after winning $10 million 48:11 How did winning Main Event change your life? 50:27 Next person in friend group to win Main Event? 55:14 Advice for younger self 56:33 Favorite life lesson from poker

Brendan talks about several underused mechanisms he loves. Join us, won't you?Evenfall (2023)Upper Row / Bottom RowElysium (2015)Valley of the Kings (2014)Action TowersElysium (2015)One player has all the pointsAndroid: Netrunner (2012)Follow and copyGlory to Rome (2005)Puerto Rico (2002)Broom Service (2015)Arcs (2024)Auctions You Don't Mind LosingFurnace (2020)Brian Boru: High King of Ireland (2021)Action Cards that also ScoreConcordia Venus (2018)What mechanisms would you like to see in more games? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in Guild #3269.

This week's episode starts off with a bit of news--including the delay of Marathon and third-party games not selling well on Switch 2--before getting to what I've been playing with REMATCH, The Alters, The Precinct, Preserve, and Garten of Banban 0. Anyway and as always, thank you for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this here episode, and I hope you have a wonderful wonderful rest of your day. (And if you haven't already, or are a listener and not a watcher, please like, subscribe, hit the bell, and all that jazz; it may not seem like much, but it goes a long way in helping support the show and site in general. I would appreciate it greatly.)

Final Fantasy has hit the online platforms and decklists are starting to drop featuring all sorts of new cards. Did your favorites make the cut?Pioneer- Mardu Fang: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7170916#paper  Boros Discard: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7171676 Hidden Strings: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7171667 Azorious Colossus: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7171674 Rakdos Sac: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7175442 5c Humans: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7175432Modern- Death's Shadow: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7180675#paper Amulet Titan: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7180669  Emry Cutter: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7180659#paper Mardu Energy: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7177115#paper Boros Energy: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7179029#paper Standard- Mice: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7167627#paper https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7167636#paper Mono-Black: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7169687#paperDimir Mid: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7169708#paper Prowess: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7172074#paperIzzet Geralf: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7175589 Gruul Delirium: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7172065#paperGolgari Lands: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7175573Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying cards through our TCG Affiliate link! http://crew3mtg.com/Buy a playmat or used our Inked Gaming affiliate link here: https://bit.ly/3aX4hzOWant to keep up with the show? Join our Discord http://discord.gg/h62MXE5raf or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcastWant more Crew3 content? Check out our YouTube channel or watch our weekly streams on Twitch. If you like the show, please share us with your friends and leave a review!

It's week 1 of Final Fantasy's legality in our formats — and these cards are popping up in way more places than we thought. This week we talk about the surprising places Sephiroth is soldiering, how Cloud (or Raubahn) is reviving Hammertime, and just how much we all wanted a 1cmc 2/3 reverse Jackal Pup with deathtouch... with a back side. Stan shares his conspiracies. Dave changes his mind while enjoying a shake, and Devon shows up 20 minutes late (which we all understand). • Cloud • Sephiroth • & Others with Excellent Hair Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2024 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 6:58 - This week's episode/housekeeping 10:41 - Final Fantasy hits our formats - Cloud in Hammertime 20:51 - Affinity upgrades, and a wild d00m appears 28:24 - Energy as well 38:01 - Final Fantasy in Pioneer Humans and others 49:15 - Rapid fire time 1:00:50 - What we're going to try 1:03:56 - Oh yeah, Devon won an RCQ 1:05:06 - Wrapping up Links from this week's episode in no particular order Modern Hammertime https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7178353#paper https://moxfield.com/decks/ju7YAgVgJke5zA9oU7KoYw Energy https://moxfield.com/decks/oZVPGLmXcU6xSd4ZcvCNMg https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7174740#paper https://moxfield.com/decks/pso7oB9JnEKtP8Uo6g2k-w https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7177381#paper Affinity https://moxfield.com/decks/_HW5gjnOp0K90Ho2nYyYFA https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/modern-challenge-64-2025-06-16#paper WB https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7177098#paper https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7178482#paper Domain/Zoo https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7171331#paper https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7176252#paper Twin https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7173848#paper Dimir https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7175642#paper Eldrazi https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7175986#paper 4C Omni Cascade https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7174676#paper Pioneer Rakdos: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7177603#paper Mono B Mid: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7177591#paper Phoenix: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7174822 Lotus: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7174812#paper 5c Humans: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/56523 Esper Legends: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7173618#paper Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)

We are back to recast Star Trek with Muppets, and it is perfection! Startrek Away Missions, you're curious and we have all the details with updates on upcoming expansions. James has an update on AV Ghost, and many complaints about this and that.

Episode 583: Top Rated Open Drafting Games Episode release date is June 18, 2025   Show Notes   This week we are concluding our discussion of open drafting games. This episode we will be picking out games off the top Open Drafting Games, some games we missed and some we don't own.   Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast Web Page Links to Episodes SaltPOD: A SaltCON Podcast Bios Email us at MeepleNation@gmail.com Patreon Instagram @meeplenation Facebook Meeple Nation Facebook Group Meeple Nation Off Air X Meeple Nation Discord Meeple Nation Become a Chanameeple   Sponsorship Game Toppers  SaltCON   Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty) Nathan Living Forest Siege of Rundar, Game I could not remember The Guild of Merchant Explores Andy D&D 5.5 Japanese Setting In board game mechanics, open drafting is a specific type of drafting where players take turns selecting items (like cards, tiles, dice, or tokens) from a shared, visible pool of options. To touch on the key points again. Open Drafting and Market games will have a lot of overlap. Key Characteristics of Open Drafting: Shared Pool: There's a central display or common area where all the items available for selection are laid out. Visibility: All players can see all the available options in the pool at all times. This is the defining feature of "open" drafting. Turn-Based Selection: Players take turns choosing and taking one or more items from this shared pool. Once an item is taken, it's removed from the pool (or sometimes replaced immediately, depending on the game). Strategic Interaction: Because everyone can see what's available and what others are taking, open drafting encourages a high level of player interaction and strategic depth. Players aren't just thinking about what they need for their own strategy, but also: "Hate Drafting": Taking an item that might not be optimal for you, but is crucial for an opponent's strategy, thereby "denying" them that piece. This can be a friendly jab or a crucial tactical move. Anticipation: Trying to predict what other players will take on their turns based on their visible boards or strategies. Adapting: Adjusting your own plans if a key item you wanted is taken by an opponent. How it Differs from Other Drafting Types: The main contrast to open drafting is closed drafting (often called "pick-and-pass" or "hand drafting"): Closed Drafting: Players typically receive a hand of cards (or a set of items) and select one (or more) to keep, then pass the rest of their hand to the next player.  The key difference is that the pool of options available to the next player is unknown until they receive the new hand. Players don't see the full communal pool; they only see their current hand. Top Rated Open Drafting Games Dune: Imperium Dune: Imperium - Uprising Railways of the World Concordia Concordia Venus Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West Food Chain Magnate Everdell Lost Ruins of Arnak The Gallerist Clank! Clank! Legacy Clank! Catacombs Clank! In! Space! Dominion Legendary Encounters: An Alien Deck Building Game Wingspan Wyrmspan Harmonies Star Realms Lisboa Cascadia Endeavor: Age of Sail Endeavor: Deep Sea Mage Knight: Ultimate Edition Mage Knight: Board Game Space Base Tyrants of the Underdark Games not Mentioned Ark Nova Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization The Castles of Burgundy 7 Wonders Duel The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth Pax Pamir: Second Edition Anachrony Blood Rage Obsession Paladins of the West Kingdom Mechs vs Minions The White Castle Azul Revive Aeon's End El Grande Through the Ages: A Story of Civilization Splendor Duel Architect of the West Kingdom The Quest for El Dorado Lorenzo il Magnifico Mombasa Patchwork Trajan Wonderland's War Aeon's End: War Eternal ISS Vanguard Targi Res Arcana Alchemist Ticket to Ride: Europe The Isle of Cats Undaunted: Normandy Planet Unknown Kemet Jaipur Forest Shuffle Welcome To… Meadow Sagrada Star Wars: Deck Building Game Azul: Summer Pavilion

Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried recently. Join us, won't you?One Night Ultimate Alien (2017)Nefarious (2011)Trickdraw (2022)Drones vs Seagulls⁠ (2022)Flipology (2019)Crossfire (2017)Savernake Forest (2023)Nimalia (2023)What games have you tried lately? Share your plays over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

The Prophetic Visions just got a whole lot darker—Dis is back and more menacing than ever! In this episode, the Archons Corner crew dives deep into the freshly revealed Dis cards, exploring their synergy, disruptive potential, and game-breaking combos. Are these the tools of a new meta menace, or just flashy filler? Tune in as we dissect every devilish detail and decide if these cards are truly a prophecy of pain.Help Support ARCHONS CORNER► DONATIONS ALWAYS APPRECIATED https://bit.ly/2HGzjxs► GET YOUR MERCH https://bit.ly/3NCScme Follow ARCHONS CORNER Social Media► BECOME A PATRON https://bit.ly/2HHG8ik► TWITTER https://bit.ly/4hjoq3A ► FACEBOOK https://bit.ly/3UgCP6w ► INSTAGRAM https://bit.ly/48yZrW1 ► TIKTOK https://bit.ly/48jQrE3 ► JOIN US ON DISCORD https://discord.gg/eksCQTmFollow ALTERED CORNER Social Media► Twitter https://bit.ly/AlteredCx►Twitch https://bit.ly/3NxEQYh► Instagram https://bit.ly/AltCInsta► Discord https://bit.ly/3YuuAq2FIND US ON THESE GREAT PODCASTING PLATFORMS Archons Corner #keyforge Altered Corner #Alteredtcg ►Podbean: https://bit.ly/2VjDu5U► Apple: https://apple.co/2vONM3I► Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2LQTU6v► Spreaker: https://bit.ly/2PYCCT1► TuneIn: https://bit.ly/2VkcRhg► Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2VhHqnJ► Google Play: https://bit.ly/2VxjSA5

A lot of stuff happened this past weekend, so I spend a little time talking about the few things that stood out to me, including the ROG Xbox Ally, the bait and switch Resident Evil 9 announcement, and the reveal of a very cool-looking new game: There Are No Ghosts at the Grand. Of course, if you're sick of hearing about Summer Game Fest and all that nonsense, there's always what I've been playing, this week with Section 13, Trident's Tale, Spirit of the North 2, Keeper's Toll, and Bunny Cubed. Anyway and as always, thank you for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this here episode, and I hope you have a wonderful wonderful rest of your day. (And if you haven't already, or are a listener and not a watcher, please like, subscribe, hit the bell, and all that jazz; it may not seem like much, but it goes a long way in helping support the show and site in general. I would appreciate it greatly.)

Brendan shares his thoughts about the films he watched in March and April of 2025. Join us, won't you?The Devil Wears PradaPrêt-à-Porter (2010)Fit to Print (2023)DoomDOOM: The Board Game (2016)PhilomenaSherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Thames Murders & Other Cases (1981)The PostFit to Print (2023)Watergate (2019)ThelmaHolding On: The Troubled Life of Billy Kerr (2018)Apollo 13High Frontier (2010)Apollo: A Game Inspired by NASA Moon Missions (2020)Shackleton Base: A Journey to the Moon (2024)TrumboHollywood 1947 (2023)The Man from EarthCosmosSETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (2024)Judgment at NurembergHeart EyesWhat films did you watch in March and April of 2025? Share your viewing over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

On this week's show, D00mwake discusses the latest innovations to Domain Zoo which got him back-to-back top 8s in a Modern Challenge and RCQ. Then we discuss a new rules change that makes Urza's Saga even better. And finally chat through a couple more Final Fantasy cards that we missed last time: Vivi and Joshua. The Break Down: Domain Zoo The Dive Down: Urza's Saga The Wind Down: Vivi and Josh Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2025 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN Try Magic Mind and save 60% off your subscription with promo code Dive60 or head to https://magicmind.com/divemf and sign up! And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 7:52 - This week's show/housekeeping 10:59 - Devon's been killing it with Domain Zoo 37:54 - Magic Mind is back! 43:28 - Urza's Saga is finally good 59:39 - Some more Final Fantasy cards 1:09:54 - Wrapping up Links from this week's episode: Domain Zoo: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7150288#paper Mono-Red Prison: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7155875#paper Izzet Saga Wizards: https://www.tcgplayer.com/content/magic-the-gathering/deck/UR-Saga-Wizards/510464 Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)

Final Fantasy is finally here! We're been busy brewing away, and so have you! So let's check out the sweet decks that everyone has been working on!Chris' Boros Hammer: https://moxfield.com/decks/emATwnvawUOLGnwHi8ZNKARicky's Jund Roots: https://moxfield.com/decks/I5qSJak7bkWNSws6E_iNZgRuckman's Orzhov Sephiroth: https://moxfield.com/decks/0DJ2pevoiUGAX5ZGl7vPagWant to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying cards through our TCG Affiliate link! http://crew3mtg.com/Buy a playmat or used our Inked Gaming affiliate link here: https://bit.ly/3aX4hzOWant to keep up with the show? Join our Discord http://discord.gg/h62MXE5raf or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcastWant more Crew3 content? Check out our YouTube channel or watch our weekly streams on Twitch. If you like the show, please share us with your friends and leave a review!

Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried out recently. Join us, won't you?Whitehall Mystery (2017)Scotland Yard (1983)Time Bomb Evolution (2016)Madame Medora's House of Curiosities (2024)Cockroach Poker (2004) (revisited)Have you played any of these games? If so, what do you think of them? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Brendan shares his thoughts about games with scripted openings and their effect on gameplay. Join us, won't you?Concordia (2013)Which games have the most heavily-scripted openings?Chess (1475)Puerto Rico 1897 (2022)Barrage (2019)Food Chain Magnate (2015)Brass: Birmingham (2018)7 Wonders (2010)What experience have you had with scripted openings? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Better late than never, that's why we always say here on the Where to Stick It Podcast, and by gosh we're going to give you an After Dark on a Saturday. On this Saturday edition of the Where to Stick It podcast, the boys play a trivia game called Delightfully Useless Trivia that Prospect brough from his travels to Rochester New York.Support the showCatch new episodes of the Where to Stick It Podcast every Tuesday and Thursday. If you like the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon where we upload exclusive content each month for only $3 a month.

Shane returns as the Dive Down triumphantly takes over the Motor City, while Dave and Stan play in the Secret Lair Spotlight Modern Open! We talk about our unexpected experiences playing in an unexpected metagame, and even sprinkle in a couple restaurant reviews. The Break Down: Voicless and Victoryless The Dive Down: St. Elmo's Fire? Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2025 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 8:04 - This week's show/housekeeping 12:24 - The SCG Indy Modern Tournament - Stan Can't Speak 18:00 - Stan and Dave's experiences 28:26 - The overall tournament 35:54 - The top 8 38:57 - Final thoughts 43:16 - The Wind Down begins: Our non-Magic Indy experience 1:00:09 - Wrapping up Links from this week's episode: e4cards.com/register Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)

With the Nintendo Switch 2 officially released and one in-hand, I give my first impressions on what it's like using the console (very sparingly) and why the Switch 2 Pro controller is a noticeable upgrade over the previous model. If that's not enough excitement, I also talk about the recent PlayStation State of Play and the surprising game that stood out to me most--spoilers: it's Shakespearean. Of course, if those topics don't tickle your fancy, there's always what I've been playing, this week with Starlight Legacy, Polterguys: Possession Party, NanoApostle, Detective From The Crypt, Is This Game Trying to Kill Me?, and Mortisomem. Anyway and as always, thank you for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this here episode, and I hope you have a wonderful wonderful rest of your day. (And if you haven't already, or are a listener and not a watcher, please like, subscribe, hit the bell, and all that jazz; it may not seem like much, but it goes a long way in helping support the show and site in general. I would appreciate it greatly.)

The Nintendo Switch 2 is less than a week away now and we know what to expect at launch and a bit of what to expect for the rest of 2025--Donkey Kong Bonanza in July and Pokémon Legends: Z-A in October--but there's still a lot of empty space for games already announced--Kirby Air Riders and Metroid Prime 4--and maybe some unannounced games too, so with that, let's talk about what wishes and predictions we have for Switch 2 in 2025. Of course, if that topic doesn't tickle your fancy, there's always what I've been playing, this week with Blades of Fire, Maniac, Copycat, and Deep Deep Deep Nightmare. Anyway and as always, thank you for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this here episode, and I hope you have a wonderful wonderful rest of your day. (And if you haven't already, or are a listener and not a watcher, please like, subscribe, hit the bell, and all that jazz; it may not seem like much, but it goes a long way in helping support the show and site in general. I would appreciate it greatly.)

This week Stan and Dave discuss their upcoming road trip comedy as they prepare for the Spotlight Series: Secret Lair this weekend in Indianapolis. Dave is in love with Andrea Mengucci's takes on Prowess — and even tries to learn a little from them. Stan has thoughts, questions, and feelings. A pact to split the tournament winning prize is made. Other hilarity ensues. If you're planning to be in Indianapolis this weekend — reach out! Say hi! Let us know what's going on! • Movies? I Guess? • Prowess in Indianapowess • Other Modern Ruminations Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2025 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 9:24 - This week's show/housekeeping 14:23 - The Dive Down begins: A Modern Prowess overview 41:12 - Jeskai Prowess 43:16 - Some Prowess tips 45:49 - Combo decks are evolving 1:01:00 - Some final thoughts for Indy (the Motor City) 1:03:57 - Wrapping up Links from this week's episode: Andrea Mengucci's Prowess Deck Guide: https://www.tcgplayer.com/content/article/Modern-Izzet-Prowess-MTG-Deck-Guide/a628edac-c81d-4d52-b890-f2b2e157d905/?srsltid=AfmBOoovrEMPsgLSQYAiTfOg5DJ3TQ5u-WXbcDJvqf5TH0QqVpAaeKnv Skura's Prowess Deck Guide (the author whose name Dave forgot while recording): https://mtgdecks.net/guides/modern-mastering-izzet-prowess-skura-mtg-353 Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)

A masterpiece in relation to a creative work is a creation, such as a painting, book, film, musical composition, or other artistic or intellectual work, that is considered to be an artist's or creator's greatest and most outstanding achievement, demonstrating exceptional skill, craftsmanship, originality, and impact. Today the Founders discuss game design Masterpieces and the Master Game Designers that created them.