Podcasts about game surplus

Congratulations to Antoine, our Patreon contest winner from last week who will be receiving a game of his choice from Game Surplus. If you want to join the fun, become a Patreon backer for your chance to enter. Every backer is eligible to enter the contests, which run each week from Thursday until Monday at 8pm EDT when we record. https://www.patreon.com/bga for more information. *** This week, we kick things off with our question of the week, “What's a map or module you'd love to see for one of your favorite games?” For our acquisition disorders this week, Anthony looks at Crystal Palace, a new one from Feurland Spiele and Capstone coming out at Essen this year, and Chris looks at Upstairs, Downstairs - an Obsession Expansion. At the table this week, Anthony and Chris both look at City of the Big Shoulders, the first game from Parallel Games and one that has been hotly anticipated on both of our tables. We're also running a contest, so be sure to visit boardgamersanonymous.com or our facebook page at facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous for a chance to win a copy of City of the Big Shoulders. Finally, in our feature, we look at games that can help turn gateway gamers on to heavier games.  Question of the Week: 6:36   Acquisition Disorders: 10:58   City of the Big Shoulders Review: 18:44 Feature: How to turn Gamers on to Heavier Games35:53 If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.       Patreon - Contest Winner - Antoine New Contest - City of the Big Shoulders #QuestionoftheDay: What's a map or module you'd love to see for one of your favorite games? Find us on Social Media   Buy, Play, Dodge, Burn AD: Crystal Palace AT: City of the Big Shoulders AD: Upstairs, Downstairs: an Obsession Expansion AT: City of the Big Shoulders

Congratulations to Adrienne, our Patreon contest winner from last week who will be receiving a game of his choice from Game Surplus. If you want to join the fun, become a Patreon backer for your chance to enter. Every backer is eligible to enter the contests, which run each week from Thursday until Monday at 8pm EDT when we record. https://www.patreon.com/bga for more information. *** This week, we kick things off with our question of the week, “What are the best games you've played this year that are old but new to you?” For our acquisition disorders this week, Anthony looks at Azul Summer Pavilion, the newest iteration on the SdJ winning game from Plan B Games, and Chris looks at Mint Cooperative - The Minty Fresh Cooperative Game, a new entry in the Mint games series.  At the table this week, Anthony reviews Ishtar, the newest from Bruno Cathala and Iello. Chris reviews Gugong, the gift swapping medium euro from Game Brewers.  Finally, in our feature, we look at ten games we love but will never play again. Question of the Week: 2:42 Acquisition Disorders: 8:15 Ishtar Review: 14:18 Gugong Review: 21:42 Ten Games We Love But Will Never Play Again: 28:23 If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

Congratulations to William, our Patreon contest winner from last week who will be receiving a game of his choice from Game Surplus. If you want to join the fun, become a Patreon backer for your chance to enter. Every backer is eligible to enter the contests, which run each week from Thursday until Monday at 8pm EDT when we record. https://www.patreon.com/bga for more information. *** This week, we kick things off with our question of the week, “What's a game for which you'd like to see a more complex or harder version of?" For our acquisition disorders this week, Anthony looks at Gùgōng: Pànjūn, the first expansion for Gùgōng from Game Brewer and designer, Andreas Steding, and Chris looks at Kanban EV, the long awaited update to Kanban being released by Vital Lacerda and Eagle Gryphon Games At the table this week, Anthony reviews Dark Angel, the sci-fi opus from the design team behind Troyes. Chris reviews Vinhos Deluxe, another Lacerda-Eagle/Gryphon production.  Finally, in our feature, we look at six games you might like if you want to like 18XX and just can't get into it.  Question of the Week: 8:13 Acquisition Disorders: 12:40 Black Angel Review: 21:00 Vinhos Deluxe Review: 32:59 If You Want to Like 18XX (but don't), Try...: 41:59 If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

Congratulations to Drew, our Patreon contest winner from last week who will be receiving a game of his choice from Game Surplus. If you want to join the fun, become a Patreon backer for your chance to enter. Every backer is eligible to enter the contests, which run each week from Thursday until Monday at 8pm EDT when we record. https://www.patreon.com/bga for more information. *** This week, we kick things off with our question of the week, “What is the best first player token in board games?” For our acquisition disorders this week, Anthony looks at Maracaibo, the newest from Alexander Pfister and Capstone Games, and Chris looks at Orleans Stories, a new take on the classic Orleans formula. At the table this week, Anthony reviews Watergate, the amazing new two-player political game from Capstone. Chris reviews Barrage with the expansion, a recently delivered (and highly controversial) Kickstarter.  Finally, in our feature, we look at the best games from each of our three favorite designers.  Question of the Week: 8:17 Acquisition Disorders: 13:53 Watergate Review: 21:21 Barrage Review: 29:03 Feature – Best of Our Favorites: 40:05 If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

Congratulations to Michael, our Patreon contest winner from last week who will be receiving a game of his choice from Game Surplus. If you want to join the fun, become a Patreon backer for your chance to enter. Every backer is eligible to enter the contests, which run each week from Thursday until Monday at 8pm EDT when we record. https://www.patreon.com/bga for more information. *** This week, we kick things off with our question of the week, “What's your desert island game - the one game you could play forever if stranded with nothing else to do?” For our acquisition disorders this week, Anthony looks at Horrified, the new Universal Monsters board game from Ravensburger, and Chris looks at the Funkverse Strategy Game, from...you guessed it, Funko. At the table this week, Anthony reviews the expansion for Teotihuacan: Late Preclassic Period. Chris reviews the Scythe Modular Boards and extra encounter cards. Finally, in our feature, we look back at year 6 of BGA with a retrospective on our favorite acquisition disorders, at the table reviews, and features of the last year.  Question of the Week: 8:01 Acquisition Disorders: 12:35 Teotihuacan: Late Preclassic Period Review: 19:04 Scythe Modular Board Review: 27:44 Scythe New Encounter Cards Review: 30:12 Feature - 6th Birthday!: 34:10 If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

First up, we have the winner of this week’s Patreon contest – Elise will be getting a game of her choice from Game Surplus. To kick things off this week, we ask the question of the week, looking at listener answers to "

Welcome back to another episode of Board Gamers Anonymous. This week we’re joined by Jason from Every Night is Game Night to look at the best of the best Game of Thrones board games. First up, we have the winner of this week’s Patreon contest – Brian will be getting a game of his choice from Game Surplus. To kick things off this week, we have a reminisce about the final season of Game of Thrones. Yeah, we have thoughts.  Then we dive into the Spiel des Jahres nominees and the Dice Tower awards nominees to discuss what we like, what we don't like, and what we've never heard of.  Finally, we delve into the big feature - our rundown of the best of the best Game of Thrones board, card, and miniatures games.  If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

Welcome back to another episode of Board Gamers Anonymous. This week we’re looking at some of Anthony's favorite quick play roll and write games. First up, we have the winner of this week’s Patreon contest – Rico will be getting a game of his choice from Game Surplus. To kick things off, we ask our question of the week, "Are there any games you used to love that have fallen out of favor, either due to a new game taking their place or just your tastes changing?" For our acquisition disorders this week, Anthony looks at Clinic Deluxe and Chris looks at Century: A New World. At the Table, Anthony played Tiny Towns and Chris played Century: Eastern Wonders.  Finally, in our feature, Anthony runs down his top ten roll and write games, plus a few on the horizon he's looking forward to.  Question of the Week: 9:08 Acquisition Disorders: 13:01 Tiny Towns Review: 21:45 Century: Eastern Wonders Review: 27:57 Top Ten Roll and Write Games: 32:18 If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.  

Welcome back to another episode of Board Gamers Anonymous. This week we're looking at an all-time great game and some other games you might like if you're a fan.  First up, we have the winner of this week's Patreon contest - Kyle will be getting a game of his choice from Game Surplus.  To kick things off this week, we look at the recent Origin's Awards nominees. Which games are up for the first awards of the season this summer and what do we think about them?  Next up, we review some of the games we've been getting to the table lately - Res Arcana and Noctiluca.  Finally, we dig into six games that you might like if you're a fan of Catan (or know someone who is).  Origins Game Fair Award Nominees: 4:17 Res Arcana Review: 17:59 Noctiluca Review: 26:40 If You Like Catan, Try: 31:17 If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

We're live! Kind of. Anthony is in Staten Island this week, so the guys recorded in person, a rarity, and a good excuse to pull together a special episode.  First thing's first, thank you to our newest Patreon Producer, John S. who joins us this week. Congratulations as well to Jordan for winning our weekly Patreon contest. Jordan will receive a game of their choice from Game Surplus.  Featured in the episode this week, Anthony looks at Bunny Kingdoms: In the Sky and Chris looks at Takenoko Giant Edition on Kickstarter.  At the table this week, Anthony reviews FFG's new megahit, Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle Earth while Chris looks at Inis.  Finally, in our feature, we look at some of the many questions listeners submitted this past week and discuss our gaming histories, what we love (and sometimes don't) from our favorite designers and much more.  Acquisition Disorders: 6:29 Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle Earth Review: 14:28 Inis Review: 26:13 Listeners' Questions: 34:20 If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

Thank you to all of our new Patreon backers this week! Windbag Miles, Michael, Anthony, and Jordan all join us at the Producer level.  And congratulations to this week's Patreon contest winner, Jeremy C, who will be getting a copy of Root, courtesy of Game Surplus.  To kick off this week's episode, we asked listeners our question of the week: What's a long out of print game (board or card) that you'd like to see make a comeback with updated, modern mechanics? Next up in acquisition disorders, Anthony looks at Aerion, the new solo game from Shadi Torbey, and Chris looks at 18Chesapeake, a new entry-level 18XX game now on Kickstarter.  At the table this week, Anthony reviews Bumuntu, abstract-like tile game from Wizkids, and Chris reviews Clank!: The Mummy's Curse with Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated – Upper Management Pack. Lots of Clank!  Finally, in our feature, we look at the top 15 games currently on the BGG hotness, why there are there, what has some people very upset this week, and much more.  Question of the Week: 5:58 Acquisition Disorders: 10:09 Bumuntu Review: 18:27 Clank! Mummy's Curse Review: 24:25 Feature - BGG Hotness April: 30:17   If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga), or using our Amazon affiliate link.

After seemingly forever, Donny and Travis return to Low Player Count. They took four unexpected months off. In this episode, they explain where they have been, what they have been doing, and what’s going on in the future. Here we go! Times:00:40 - Intro02:00 - The Diamond Jubilee Vacation15:08 - What We’ve Been Playing & Buying38:38 - What We’ve Been Doing42:55 - What the Future Holds52:56 - End Bits Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0    

In this episode, Donny and Travis continue their Concept to Table series, a series dedicated to looking at the life cycle of tabletop board games from creation to distribution, including many of the steps in between. In the fourth episode, the LPC Crew sits down with Joe Wiggins of Panda Games Manufacturer to discussion production.   Times:00:30 - Intro04:53 - Production with Joe Wiggins65:10 - Patreon66:10 - End Bits   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Travis sits down with Carla Kopp from Weird Giraffe Games to discuss their current kickstarter, Dreams of Tomorrow, the history of the company, and solo mode development.   Dreams of Tomorrow Kickstarter   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Donny and Travis talk about their most anticipated Essen releases. They finally give away Wendake and begin their plans for BGG.con! Times:00:41 - Intro06:47 - Patreon Stuff07:35 - Essen Preview75:00 - GameSurplus.com81:05 - Wendake Giveaway & BGGcon   Travis’ List Donny’s List   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Travis sits down with Matthias Nagy of Frosted Games to discuss the newest game by Uwe Rosenberg, Reykholt, and other upcoming releases. Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Donny and Travis continue their Concept to Table series, a series dedicated to looking at the life cycle of tabletop board games from creation to distribution, including many of the steps in between. In the third episode, the LPC Crew sits down with publishers Clay Ross from Capstone Games and Jason Tagmire from Button Shy Games. Times:00:41 - Intro07:37 - Draft Mechanic Podcast!08:15 - Publishing Interview80:41 - GameSurplus.com81:05 - Wendake Giveaway, Essen   Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Donny and Travis continue their Concept to Table series, a series dedicated to looking at the life cycle of tabletop board games from creation to distribution, including many of the steps in between. In the second episode, the LPC Crew sits down with designer and developer Nikki Valens.   Times:00:33 - Intro08:41 - Interview63:10 - Game Surplus Giveaway Link65:00 - Kickstarters: Pax PamirHorizon Zero DawnRap GodzFor the Love of Board Games Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this minisode, Travis chats at length with designer and publisher Tom Russell from Hollandspiele about recent releases and the controversial upcoming release, This Guilty Land. Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Donny and Travis begin their Concept to Table series, a series dedicated to looking at the life cycle of tabletop board games from creation to distribution, including many of the steps in between. In the first episode, the LPC Crew sits down with designers Cole Wehrle & Sen-Foong Lim to talk game design. Times:00:33 - Intro08:35 - Designer Interview77:10 - Game Surplus Giveaway Link79:00 - School, Future of Concept to Table, Fort Sumter giveaway88:02 - End Bits   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Travis recaps his insanely bonkers trip to Gen Con 2018 and name drops a lot of people, places, and things.   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Donny sits down with Callin Flores, designer of the soon-to-be-released Guardians from Plaid Hat Games. They discuss combat systems, gamer types, and what Guardians is all about.   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Donny and Travis sit down with Ignacy from Portal Games to discuss their new release of Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game, how it plays, the spark behind it, and what it looks like over different player counts.   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0  

In this episode, Donny and Travis go in-depth to discuss the business and consumer sides of what happens when solitaire modes are part of stretch goals for Kickstarter campaigns. They also discuss Travis going to GenCon, the GenCant Button Shy contest, and the Indiegogo campaign for 14 Board Games from Africa. Times00:45 - Doing it Live!03:40 - Joshua Acosta Patreon Message04:30 - Solitaire Modes as Stretch Goals48:20 - Game Surplus Giveaway - Fort Sumter51:58 - Travis Goes to GenCon & GenCant61:30 - 14 Board Games from Africa68:52 - End Bits   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Donny and Travis discuss micro topics: favorite inserts, solo gaming win/loss percentages, and most surprising recent plays. They also give away a copy of SteamRollers courtesy of Game Surplus, and say Bon Voyage to Travis for a few weeks! Times00:45 - Offending Accents, BGG, and Travis Vacation14:15 - Joshua Acosta Patreon Message15:10 - Micro Topics 4!63:20 - Game Surplus Giveaway #choochoo64:25 - GenCan’t Button Shy Contest75:30 - End Bits Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this minisode, Travis interviews Jeff Beck from Uproarious Games, designer of Getaway Driver out now on Kickstarter. Check out Getaway Driver on Kickstarter. Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Donny and Travis discuss the importance of game names, and how they persuade or dissuade us from playing them. They also give away a copy of Legacy of Dragonholt, courtesy of Game Surplus, and make a huge announcement about supporting the show.Times: 02:00 - Bad News/Good News05:30 - We now have a Patreon!13:45 - Legacy of Dragonholt giveaway!16:30 - Cloak & Meeple17:00 - Game Surplus17:30 - What’s in a Name?80:30 - End Bits Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media | Patreon Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0  

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 5/29/18 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardGameTables.com, Arcane Wonders & Meeple Realty. In our first ever "make-up" / extra episode We discuss fashion sense (and Joshs' lack thereof), U2, Void VR: Secrets of the Empire, the newest offering from the New Mexico Escape Room - Bombshell. We take the time to finally hand out some of the details of the Mashup Meetup that we are hosting at Origins 2018 with Blue Peg Pink Peg and Man Vs Meeple, and then we discuss our opinions on the BEST board games of all time (#21-50). Coupon Code: Save 10% on your purchases with Meeple Realty by using the coupon code: bb18   Episode Timeline: 00:00:52 - Intro / Banter 00:16:02 - Anniversary Episode Requests 00:19:08 - Brawling Brothers Guild Checkin 00:24:40 - Mashup Meetup Discussion 00:35:30 - An unexpected gift from Game Surplus 00:37:38 - Feature Segment : Best Board Games (#50-41) 01:26:50 - Feature Segment : Best Board Games (#40-31) 02:16:35 - Feature Segment : Best Board Games (#30-20)   Game Timestamps: 1775: Rebellion - 02:44:20 7 Wonders Duel - 02:39:00 7 Wonders Duel - 02:52:30 Archipelago - 01:04:30 Arkham Horror - 01:38:30 Azul - 02:38:10 BattleTech - 01:10:00 Blood Bowl - 01:33:00 Blood Rage - 01:51:40 Bohnanza - 01:12:30 Camel Up - 01:08:30 Camel Up - 01:34:40 Carcassone - 00:54:10 Carcassone - 02:39:30 Carson City - 02:33:31 Castle Panic - 01:48:55 Caverna - 02:31:00 Chameleon - 02:29:00 Clank - 02:46:00 Codenames - 02:23:30 Crude - 02:20:45 Dominion - 00:47:50 Downforce - 02:17:05 Eldritch Horror - 01:59:55 Euphoria - 01:26:50 Fields of Arle - 02:52:45 Firefly - 01:21:10 Five Tribes - 02:08:40 Ginkgopolis - 01:57:50 Glory to Rome - 02:25:15 Hanabi - 01:02:05 Jamaica - 01:03:30 Kanban - 02:17:30 Karuba - 01:14:45 Mare Nostrum - 01:44:30 Memoir 44 - 02:11:00 Mice & Mystics - 01:46:00 Nations The Dice Game - 00:51:50 Orleans - 02:48:30 Pandemic - 01:06:15 Pillars of the Earth - 02:06:20 Puerto Rico - 01:35:50 Resistance - 00:55:20 Scythe - 02:28:10 Secret Hitler - 01:55:20 Star Wars: Edge of the Empire - 02:02:15 Star Wars: Rebellion - 02:41:10 Stockpile - 00:45:15 Targi - 00:57:07 The Civil War - 02:31:00 The Grizzled - 01:53:10 Thunderstone - 02:04:50 Ticket to Ride - 00:58:45 Tobago - 00:49:40 Trickerion - 01:41:30 Twilight Imperium - 01:30:00 Twilight Struggle - 01:17:10 War of the Ring - 01:01:13 Xwing - 01:07:02 Yokohama - 02:50:30

In this episode, Donny and Travis are joined by friend Cliff as they discuss their Tabletop Day 2018, the first multiplayer one in a while! The LPC crew also gives away a copy of LEgacy of Dragonholt, courtesy of Game Surplus.Times: 00:45 - Introductions03:50 - boardgametables.com04:40 - Inadvertent Tabletop Day06:40 - Let’s Give a Rundown!68:50 - Favorite Games of the Day72:40 - GameSurplus.com Giveaway!74:13 - Draft Mechanic podcast74:50 - End of School, Tabletop Network Conference, Penny Rails, Arboretum80:30 - End Bits Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0  

In this episode of Travis Gets Heavy, Travis relives his solitaire-only Uwe Day back in March, recounts why he loves his Uwe so much, and answers some questions.   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0  

In this episode, Donny and Travis discuss the age old question if solos games are just puzzles. After navigating the delicate topic, they go over the results of the Future of LPC and You Survey along with giving away Indian Summer! Times: 00:50 - Concept to Table Episodes, Tabletop Network Presentations 14:00 - Boardgametables.com 14:35 - Are Solo Games Just Puzzles? 49:10 - GameSurplus.com is So Good 49:45 - Indian Summer Giveaway 52:15 - Survey Wrap Up 67:00 - End Bits Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Donny and Travis return to discuss gaming categories. This time? Farming games! The LPC crew also talks about the Future of LPC Survey and remind you about the Indian Summer giveaway. The Future of LPC and You! Survey Times:01:20 - Surveys, Crowdfunding, Being Professionals, and Release Schedules...18:20 - Boardgametables.com19:10 - Farming Games, What Makes Them Great, and more...58:55 - Indian Summer Game Surplus Giveaway!60:30 - April 15th Deadlines62:00 - Van Ryder Games & Maple Games75:00 - End Bits   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this minisode of Travis Gets Heavy, he recaps the small, intimate route-building & war-gaming weekend that was Trains & Chit. Geeklist Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, Donny and Travis return to discuss Returning to Older Games. They also talk about the future of LPC, give away a copy of Indian Summer, and blather on about BGGcon and more. Times:01:00 - Shawn’s Abduction (Not Really)02:00 - BGGcon Return06:15 - Golden Geek Award Nomination!08:32 - Spring Break Azul Trip13:55 - Boardgametables.com15:15 - Returning to Older Games56:10 - Game Surplus Indian Summer Giveaway58:30 - The Future of LPC and You! Survey67:30 - The Hiatus72:00 - End Bits   Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

No one's going to accuse us of following the cult of the new in this one. We talk about a couple older games that have hit the tables around here while shaming ourselves about a good number of titles collecting dust on our shelves. Our whiskey's been nicely aged as well (Unfortunately, the fine salted caramel stout decided to collide with some rusted trains). So, tip your servers and enjoy the session, and please, please, please, don't spill your beer. RELICS: 00:04:38 -- The Best Damn Guild on BGG. 00:08:45 -- The Punching Cardboard Baseball Association 00:15:04 -- Our Shelves of Shame 00:37:48 -- On Gaming Clubs for Middle/High Schoolers 00:56:24 -- And the Winner Is . . . (Gamesurplus.com Agra Giveaway) 01:04:56 -- Willett Pot Still Reserve 01:10:20 -- Bruxelles 1893 (Revisited) 01:29:27 -- Story vs. Form in Film 01:46:05 -- 1862: Railway Mania in the Eastern Counties (In-depth)

In this minisode, Cliff continues his discussion about perceived and inherent values in gaming.   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus

In this minisode, Shawn talks about what’s been going on in his life and dovetails that beautifully into boardgame implementations of video games. Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, the LPC Crew hits a bunch of micro topics, ranging from our greatest shame to inserts to setup efficiency to deeply satisfying turns. Come jump in the fun!   Times: 00:30 - Banter 02:00 - Micro Topics III 05:00 - Secret Shame 14:00 - Setup Efficiency 23:30 - Selling 5 Games 29:21 - Multiple Characters 35:25 - Temporal Questions 39:05 - Deeply Satisfying Turns 44:45 - BOARDGAMETABLES.COM 45:30 - Anewsments 45:40 - Vast Giveaway Winner 46:20 - Supporting LPC 48:05 - Kickstarter Excitement 54:10 - End Bits   Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this minisode of Cliff’s Corner, Cliff begins a multi-part series about logical fallacies in boardgaming: statistics, expected value, unconventional strategies in gaming, decisions and decision-trees, and rules orientation. Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus

In this episode, the LPC crew discusses revisions, expansions, and sequels. What are they? Are they good? When is it time to make a sequel? What are games that need them? They also chat Game Surplus contest, neural networks, and end of year stuff. Times: 00:45 - Banter 02:00 - Shawn Quits (his job) 03:40 - Neural Network BGG Games 19:03 - BOARDGAMETABLES.COM 19:46 - Sequels, Expansions, and Revisions… 20:30 - Reprints, a Short Discussion 21:55 - Sequels, Spiritual and Otherwise 35:00 - Expansions and Modules 40:00 - Standalone Expansions 47:20 - Revised Versions 61:30 - Solo Gaming Afterthoughts via KS 65:50 - #thanksgamesurplus 70:35 - End Bits   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 12/14/17 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardGameTables.com & Meeple Realty.  We are delighted to unveil all the exciting  details of BGGcon 2017, including a recap of our first ever Brawling Brothers Meetup! Huge thanks to Tasty Minstrel Games, Game Surplus, Capstone Games, Meeple Realty, Artana, Arcane Wonders, & Tim Heerema for donating enough goodies that EVERYONE at the party walked away with a prize!  We discuss our current podcast playlists, including: Heavy Cardboard, Blue Peg Pink Peg, Across the Board, Rolling Dice and Taking Names, Punching Cardboard and the EXCELLENT Hello from the Magic Tavern. If you're looking for gifts for the family, friends or an upcoming gift exchange, we churn through our Board Game Gift Guide!  Tune in to discover our favorite games to give in the following categories:   Party Games, Family Games, Thematic Games, Stocking Stuffers, Cooperative Games, Mid to heavy weight games and the ULTIMATE Christmas Board Game. Coupon Code:  Save 10% on your purchases with Meeple Realty by using the coupon code: bb17   Episode Timeline: 00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardGameTables.com & Meeple Realty 00:00:45 - Intro and Banter 00:19:30 - TNT: Then 00:57:08 - TNT: Now (Featuring Santa Maria, Majesty & When I Dream) 01:41:05 - TNT: Tomorrow 01:49:50 - Feature Segment : Brawling Brothers Board Game Gift Guide   Game Timestamps: Altiplano - 01:23:05 Camel Up - 02:09:30 Chimera Station - 01:08:30 Deer Lord - 02:06:55 Fields of Arle - 02:15:00 Flip Ships - 01:40:00 Gloomhaven - 02:24:45 Hanabi - 02:20:00 Ikuza - 01:02:24 Macao - 01:05:14 Majesty: For the Realm - 01:32:08 Mansions of Madness v2 - 02:17:15 Pandemic Legacy Season 2 - 02:29:00 Pioneers - 00:57:33 Rajas of the Ganges - 01:1102 Rhino Hero Super Battle - 00:59:50 Santa Maria - 01:28:14 The Grizzled - 02:20:00 Time Stories - 02:21:50 Twilight Imperium - 02:12:50 Viticulture - 01:55:30 When I Dream - 01:15:30

In this episode, Donny and Travis discuss their ideas for the 2017 Holiday Gift Guide while also reminiscing about BGGcon. Also, give a listen for the LPC Contest to get some money from Game Surplus. Times:00:45 - Intro04:21 - An Interjection05:55 - booooooooardgametables.com06:35 - The LPC Holiday Gift Guide49:42 - The LPC Contest with Game Surplus51:38 - BGGcon 2017 Recap61:20 - Aldie & Jeff A. run-in63:45 - End Bits   Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this minisode, Travis gives you listeners a shot at $100 from Game Surplus. Listen to the episode and head over to LPC Contest to get all of the details. #thanksgamesurplus Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode, the LPC Crew can hardly contain their excitement about BGG.CON. They discuss the hot games they want to play, the events they are excited about, and other ramblings about playmats, gear, boardgametables.com, and more.   Time:00:36 - Welcome back! 03:13 - boardgametables.com 03:45 - BGG.con Stuff 06:15 - Top 10 Hot Games from BGG.con Rundown 52:35 - 4th Annual Craft Coffee Exchange 55:00 - Winsome Day 57:40 - AssassinCon 63:50 - GameSurplus.com LPC code 67:30 - BGG.Con Gathering 70:45 - End Bits    Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this new minisode series, Cliff Fisher kicks off Cliff’s Corner, a segment devoted to discussing gaming strategies, statistics, probabilities, and all sorts of random stuff. This time? Traveling with Games Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus

In this episode, the Low Player Count crew gets in the Halloween spirit by discussing their board game horrors. They also giveaway a copy of Sylvion, chat about LPC swag, and direct you to their DFW Auction. Time:01:05 - Banter03:03 - Boardgametables.com03:45 - Friday the 13th04:30 - Boardgame Horror Stories24:30 - Our Personal Horrors34:29 - Game Surplus giveaway36:05 - Anewsments36:15 - Cave v Cave Giveaway results40:25 - LPC Swag43:25 - No Essen Sorry45:15 - BGG Guild #222348:00 - Local DFW Auction50:30 - End Bits  Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

If You Buy One Game is a minisode series where the individual Low Player Count crew and friends across the boardgame universe can individually discuss and review a game of their choice, based on theme, topic, or even time of year.In our final installment? Our Favorite 1 and/or 2 Player Games00:30 - Travis’ Solo Pick: Nemo’s War06:14 - Bill’s Pick: Fields of Arle10:41 - Eric’s Solo Pick: Burgle Bros.14:55 - Travis’ 2P Pick: Wir Sind Das Volk19:59 - Aaron’s 1-2 Pick: Baseball Highlights 204524:46 - Donny’s Solo Pick: Mage Knight26:16 - Donny’s 2P Pick: Magic the Gathering Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: The Coconut Monkeyrocket & Martinibomb SPLIT! (The Coconut Monkeyrocket & Martinibomb) / CC BY-NC 3.0

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 9/12/17 From Essen to the NFL, multiple reviews and an EPIC discussion about Twilight Struggle - this episode is absolutely packed with GREATNESS!  Listen in as Josh and Brandon review 2 of the hottest "family friendly games of the year" and being our first ever Top 50 games list!  We announce an incredibly generous giveaway from GameSurplus.com - Lisboa DELUXE!!!  Our kickstarter previews focus on Drakkar and Evolution the Video Game.  Stick us in your earholes and let us get you through your work week.     Episode Timeline: 00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardGameTables.com, Arcane Wonders, & Meeple Realty 00:00:44 - Intro and Banter 00:07:05 - Brandon is going to Spiel 2017 in Essen! 00:13:54 - Meeple Realty inserts cut down on the setup time of your games! 00:15:41 - NFL Predictions 01:09:52 - Lisboa (Deluxe Edition) Giveaway courtesy of Game Surplus 00:28:15 - Board Game Tables . com - Building the Premiere Board Game Table 00:29:40 - TNT: Then - Twilight Struggle with Travis B. 01:02:00 - TNT: Now 01:26:52 - TNT: Tomorrow - Featuring Drakkar & Evolution The Video Game 01:34:40 - Codenames Duet Review 01:36:03 - Have you checked out the Tasty Minstrel Games Podcast? 01:56:14 - Kingdomino Review 02:16:26 - Check out the Sherriff of Nottingham Expansion from Arcane Wonders 02:18:30 - Feature Segment: Brawling Brothers Favorite Board Games - 41 to 50   Game Timestamps: 13 Days - 01:18:21 7 Wonders Duel - 01:03:45 7 Wonders Duel Pantheon - 01:07:07 7th Continent - 01:11:18 Archipelago - 02:44:30 Battletech - 02:49:55 Bohnanza - 02:52:40 Camel Up - 02:48:30 Carcassonne - 02:43:08 Codenames Duet - 01:37:00 Dominion - 02:27:05 Drakkar - 01:27:05 Evolution - 01:30:15 Firefly - 03:01:10 Hanabi - 02:42:00 Jamaica - 02:43:00 Karuba - 02:54:46 Kingdomino - 01:56:47 Nations Dice Game - 02:32:00 Pandemic - 02:46:20 Quadropolis - 01:24:00 Stockpile - 02:25:10 Targi - 02:37:05 The Resistance - 02:35:05 Ticket to Ride - 02:39:00 Tobago - 02:27:35 Twilight Struggle - 00:31:53 War of the Ring - 02:41:10 Xwing - 02:47:00

If You Buy One Game is a minisode series where the individual Low Player Count crew and friends across the boardgame universe can individually discuss and review a game of their choice, based on theme, topic, or even time of year.This episode? Worknight Games 00:30 - Eric’s Pick: Sagrada04:09 - Donny’s Pick: Onitama & The Lost Expedition11:25 - BJ’s Pick: Kanagawa15:28 - Travis’ Pick: Hounded Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: The Coconut Monkeyrocket & Martinibomb SPLIT! (The Coconut Monkeyrocket & Martinibomb) / CC BY-NC 3.0

If You Buy One Game is a minisode series where the individual Low Player Count crew and friends across the boardgame universe can individually discuss and review a game of their choice, based on theme, topic, or even time of year.This episode? Travis’ Birthday00:30 - Bill’s Pick: High Frontier 3rd Edition05:42 - Patrick’s Pick: Cribbage11:25 - Richard’s Pick: Sword of Rome15:28 - Travis’ Pick: War of the Ring 2nd Edition Anniversary Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus   Music: The Coconut Monkeyrocket & Martinibomb SPLIT! (The Coconut Monkeyrocket & Martinibomb) / CC BY-NC 3.0

In this episode of Travis Gets Heavy, Travis sits down with prolific wargame designer Brian Train, to discuss the upcoming 1-2p COIN game release of Colonial Twilight: The French-Algerian War, 1954-62. Inside GMT Article Players' Aid Article   Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus

An urgent message for those willing to save the world.     https://goo.gl/9vP8TB   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus

The Setting the Table minisodes are designed to discuss the deeper implications of theme in boardgaming. Donny interviews board game media, designer, fans, and personalities, speaking deeper into why specific themes matter in our favorite games. This week? Star Trek with Patrick Hillier and Jake Bock. Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus

In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by first time contributor Luke Denby as we discuss the fascinating game, Panamax. What makes the game stand out? Is it the unique theme? Is it the movement system? Is it the stock game within the game? Tune in to hear our thoughts about this underrated classic. Thanks, as always, to my generous sponsor, www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of The Long View, and the community at large. Go and check out the other podcasts in the GameSurplus family, Low Player Count, Heavy Cardboard and The Good, The Board, and The Ugly. Thanks also, of course, to YOU for listening!

In Episode 50, the Low Player Count crew discusses the BGG Top 50 games: what they have played, what they enjoy, and if any of these things matter. They discuss their recent partnership with Game Surplus and briefly recap Origins 2017.Times: 00:50 - “Self-Deprecation wins every time.”01:45 - The LPC bylaws03:48 - A Game Surplus Sponsorship!07:25 - Origins 2017 by Travis14:42 - boooooooooooooardgametables.com 15:30 - The BGG List16:50 - Number of Games We Have Played17:22 - Number of Games Have/Currently Owned18:50 - Most Played Games in the Top 5021:44 - boardgamegeek.com/browse/boardgame FYI22:35 - Why do rankings matter?27:15 - Does the Top 50/100 influence you?30:10 - Problems in a ranking system43:30 - Games that should not be in the Top 5051:15 - Games that should be in the Top 5065:00 - Personal Top 3 Picks71:00 - Do rankings matter?78:00 - Silence79:00 - Games we recently obtained81:50 - End Bits  Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | Slack | iTunes | Stitcher | Punchboard Media Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Game Surplus Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this episode of The Long View, I'm happy to be joined by Adam Gemmer and co-host T.C. Reid as we discuss one of our favorite games, Tammany Hall. Is this game too mean to play? Is it best with four or five? Is it thematic? Will you keep your friends if you play? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of The Long View. The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network of podcasts. Go and check out all of the great sister podcasts in the Network at dicetower.com The Long View is proudly sponsored by www.gamesurplus.com Go and check out what makes them so special and helpful to the entire gaming community. Listen to the episode for a special offer as well, courtesy of GameSurplus. Thanks to them for their support, and thanks to YOU for listening!

In this episode of The Long View, join first time contributor Ben Stroup and I as we discuss his favorite game Empires: Age of Discovery. What differences are there between this new edition and the original, Age of Empires III: The Age of Discovery? What makes this worker placement game special and unique? What has made this title from 2007 stand the test of time? Ben and I discuss all of this and more in this episode of The Long View. The Long View is proudly sponsored by www.gamesurplus.com Go and see why they are my favorite online retailer and importer. Tell your story about a rare or hard to find game that you got at GameSurplus on Twitter using #gamesurplusimports4u and enter to win a free copy of Flick 'em Up!!

In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by first time contributor Gene-Paul Viking as we discuss his favorite game, Acquire, the venerable classic by designer Sid Sackson. How is it that a game from 1964 is still so well regarded that it's still rated in the top 200 in this age of the age of the "cult of the new"? What makes this game special? What challenges face new players? What are the best strategies to use? Listen to hear the answers to these questions and more from my special guest in this episode! The Long View is proudly sponsored by www.gamesurplus.com Go and check out what makes them so special, and listen to this episode to hear about a chance for a lucky listener to win a copy of Flick 'em Up! courtesy of the great folks at GameSurplus.com! The Long View is also a proud member of The Dice Tower Network. Go and check out all of the great sister podcasts in the Network!

In this episode of Quick Looks, Elhannan Lloyd Keller and I review three new titles for your consideration. First up is Survive: Space Attack! with special guest Carter. Is this game just a re-theme or does it stand on it's own merits? What's different? Tune in and find out! Next we discuss the new title Design Town. Is this micro deck builder a new standard in compact strategy or an exercise in frustration? Hear what we have to say about it. Finally, Lloyd, Sophia and I review the new hotness Spyfall. Is this the new Werewolf, or does it become a scripted metagame? Check out the review to find out! As always, thanks to YOU for listening, and thanks to my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support. Check out GameSurplus and find out why they are my first choice for online purchases!

In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by returning guest Jim Shaw as we discuss the groundbreaking game of Dominion. What makes this such a popular game? Is it a gateway game, or a gamer's game? How does it stack up to the classics? What are the basic strategies of the game? What ripples have been made by this boulder thrown in the pond? Find out the answer to these questions and more in this episode of The Long View. Be sure to check out the new web page at www.thelongviewpodcast.com As a bonus, I review the new deckbuilding game of Galactic Strike Force from Greater Than Games, LLC and Dungeon Dice from Potluck Games. Is Galactic Strike Force the heir apparent to the great Sentinels of the Multiverse? Is Dungeon Dice the best of the Dungeon Crawl Dice games? Should either be in your collection? Listen and find out! The Galactic Strike Force review can be found at the 1:41:00 mark of the episode, and the Dungeon Dice review can be found at the 1:59:30 mark of the episode. The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network! Go check out all that the Dice Tower has to offer at www.dicetower.com! The Long View is also grateful for the continuing support of our generous sponsor Gamesurplus.com. Go to www.gamesurplus.com and discover why this is the best choice for online game purchases and unparalleled customer service! Thanks to them for their support, and thanks to YOU for listening!

In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined once again by Eric Brosius as we discuss the classic game of Power Grid. Discover the funken roots of this game, and why the design has endured for so long. Along the way we discuss strategy tips and ideal player counts. As a special bonus, Eric gives his review of the newest 18xx title, 1862: Railway Mania in the Eastern Counties. Is this the 18xx for everyone? Tune in to Eric's review to find out! The episode can be found here in the BGG database, through iTunes by subscription, or at the following address: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheLongViewPodcast Thanks, as always to my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com Gamesurplus is your first and best choice for online boardgame purchases. Thanks as well to The Dice Tower. The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network. Check them out to find the latest news and reviews and a host of other fascinating podcasts! If you enjoy the episode, please consider joining The Long View Guild for news of new episodes and special announcements. Thanks, as always, for listening!

In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined once again by none other than Martin G as we discuss one of his new, favorite games, Pax Porfiriana. What makes this card game so compelling, challenging and thematic? Is this the Eklund game for everyone? All of these questions and more are answered in this episode of The Long View. The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network, home of great podcasts, reviews, news and commentary. The Long View is also generously sponsored by www.gamesurplus.com Go to Gamesurplus for great deals and exceptional customer service!

In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by Joel Eddy as we discuss the fascinating game of Andean Abyss, and the COIN series in general. Along the way, Joel and I discuss the unique aspects of this game, and the themes tackled by designer Volko Ruhnke. Is the COIN system the future of wargames? Does it best model the complex realities of modern conflicts? Find the answers to all of these questions and more in this episode of The Long View. The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network, home of great podcasts, reviews, news and commentary. Thanks to them for their support! The Long View is also generously sponsored by www.gamesurplus.com Gamesurplus is your first, best choice for online boardgame purchases. Customer service is second to none, and their prices simply can't be beat!

In this episode of The Long View, I'm joined by special guests Mark Chaplin and Leigh Caple as we discuss the games of Revolver and Revolver 2: Last Stand at Malpaso. Along the way, we discuss how the game developed and changed, the theme and rich back story of the Revolver world, the importance of narrative, and the strategic opportunities offered in these entertaining and engaging titles. My guests and I also discuss kickstarter (I finally caved and talked about it which is interesting in light of the fact that we recorded this right before The Doom That Came To Atlantic City meltdown) and its implications for the hobby both from a designer and consumer perspective. The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower network of podcasts. Go to www.thedicetower.com to find a podcast that is a perfect fit for your gaming interests. If you enjoyed this show, please consider joining our guild! Thanks, as always, to www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of The Long View. Gamesurplus.com is your first, best, destination for online boardgame purchasing. Find out why their customer service is second to none. Thanks, as always, to YOU for listening!