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Building Civilizations and Theme Parks. A special all review episode, featuring reviews of Tapestry from Stonemaier Games and Unfair from Good Games Publishing, as well as a comparison of Unfair versus Funfair. Episode 142.2, recorded August 5th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop. If you enjoy the show consider tipping the Bellhop at: patreon.com/tabletopbellhop More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep142_2/ Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. ANNOUNCEMENTS Watergate Giveaway Enter to win a copy of Watergate from Capstone games along with the Meeple Realty box insert https://tabletopbellhop.com/tabletop-gaming-deals/watergate-giveaway/ Join us for Sunday Brunch 1pm Eastern on Twitch every Sunday at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop THE GAME ROOM: Tapestry, a unique take on civilization building Written review on the blog, https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/tapestry/ Tapestry unboxing video, https://youtu.be/cUm9bBjWf7Y Buy Tapestry in the US: https://amzn.to/3jDwi2F Buy Tapestry in Canada: https://amzn.to/3jUw4ob Buy Tapestry in the UK: https://amzn.to/3lUp8JY THE GAME ROOM: Unfair, a cutthroat theme park building game Written review on the blog, https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/unfair/ Unfair unboxing video, https://youtu.be/ePMcvAi4yDM Buy Unfair in the US: https://amzn.to/3CA2FI2 Buy Unfair in Canada: https://amzn.to/3ivNurC PATREON SHOUT OUT AND OUTRO FIND US: Sign up for our newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Twitter: twitter.com/tabletopbellhop Instagram: www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop?sub_confirmation=1 Twitch: twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Year Three Anniversary! Tonight we bring you an extended Ask the Bellhop segment featuring a retrospective, a live Q&A with our chat, and have our fans share their favourite Bellhop moments. We also announce a new giveaway and talk about plays of Unfair, Tapestry, Lanterns Dice, Aroma, Circle of Six, and Marvel Strike Teams. Note we held some giveaways during the stream featuring Tabletop Bellhop Trivia. While we invite you to play along, all of the prizes have been handed out. Consider it an incentive to join us live next time. Episode 142, recorded August 4th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop. If you enjoy the show consider tipping the Bellhop at: patreon.com/tabletopbellhop More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep142/ Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. SUGGESTION BOX Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com Codenames Duet Review: YouTube: https://youtu.be/qMqoTztp61M Blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/codenames-duet/ Out of the Box Podcast: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep141/ Space Base Review with Comparison to Machi Koro and Valeria Card Kingdoms: YouTube: https://youtu.be/dAic5APDfu4 Blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/space-base-review/ World's Fair 1893 Reviews: Blog, https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/worlds-fair-1893/ YouTube, https://youtu.be/Uv0ekac_7lo ANNOUNCEMENTS Watergate Giveaway Enter to win a copy of Watergate from Capstone games along with the Meeple Realty box insert https://tabletopbellhop.com/tabletop-gaming-deals/watergate-giveaway/ Space Base Giveaway Winner: Congratulations John Ayers ASK THE BELLHOP INTRO WELCOME TO OUR ANNIVERSARY Tonight we celebrate our third anniversary with a retrospective and then chilling with our fans in the chatroom. We are here to answer your gaming and game night questions! That has never changed. MILESTONES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS Our Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Our TikTok Page: https://www.tiktok.com/@tabletopbellhop? Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tabletop-bellhop-gaming-podcast/id1419171329 Us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61smZzEj0iuOqeYB8qvcwy Reviews on the blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/category/game-reviews/ Reviews on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8c4pDVv7_V5o9gzXKg_1Xr4LznQuhZR Tabletop Simulator: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/tabletop-simulator?partner=tabletopbellhop The Tabletop Deals Amazon Influencer Page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/tabletopdeals BEST GAMES OF THE LAST YEAR Our Most Played Games: Space Base, https://amzn.to/3Apphcx Aventuria Adventure Card Game, https://www.gamenerdz.com/the-dark-eye-aventuria-adventure-card-game?aff=85 The Crew, https://www.gamenerdz.com/the-crew-the-quest-for-planet-nine?aff=85 Fairy Season, https://www.gamenerdz.com/fairy-season?aff=85 Tapestry, https://amzn.to/3lK8gpp Space Base, https://amzn.to/3Apphcx Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle, https://amzn.to/3lEQaFk DC Deck Building Game, https://amzn.to/3yxeIDG Unfair, https://amzn.to/3jFDxY5 The Crew, https://www.gamenerdz.com/the-crew-the-quest-for-planet-nine?aff=85 Best new to me games of the year: Space Base, https://amzn.to/3Apphcx Aventuria Adventure Card Game, https://www.gamenerdz.com/the-dark-eye-aventuria-adventure-card-game?aff=85 LIVE Q&A Last minute advice for a board game swap? Math Trade Info, https://boardgamegeek.com/wiki/page/Math_Trades Best vegan dish for game night? Backed a Kickstarter after playing a game on TTS? Comments on the TMG bankruptcy? Most memorable Tabletop Bellhop Episode/Moment? Top 10 of 1000: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep134/ Supers Capes & Metas: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep125/ The Worst of the Worst: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep011/ Tabletop Games From Indigenous Designers: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep127/ Gamer Parents: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep128/ History Lives on the Tabletop: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep119/ Surprisingly Easy Board Games: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep106/ Have we watched Masters of the Universe Revelations? Games we've changed our minds about? Eminent Domain, https://www.gamenerdz.com/eminent-domain?aff=85 Cry Havoc, https://amzn.to/3lLK3yP Jabuka, https://amzn.to/3CrqamK Best hardware upgrade? Neewer Lights, https://amzn.to/3ACRHQD Stream Deck, https://amzn.to/3yzSTn9 Best mobile app version of a board game? Star Realms, https://www.starrealms.com/digital-game/ Ascension, https://www.stoneblade.com/ascension-online Sentinels of the Multiverse, https://sentinelsdigital.com/ Terraforming Mars, https://www.asmodee-digital.com/en/terraforming-mars/ Carcassonne, https://www.asmodee-digital.com/en/carcassonne/ Suburbia, https://beziergames.com/products/suburbia-app Small World, https://www.asmodee-digital.com/en/smallworld/ Ticket to Ride, https://www.asmodee-digital.com/en/ticket-to-ride/ Ever had to re-post a podcast? Game we most want an upgraded version of? The Quacks of Quedlinburg, https://amzn.to/37q1D3j DC Deckbuilding Game, https://amzn.to/3s2QTkD Dark Future, https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2285/dark-future Where did Moe get his paint shelf? Games on the Sean list we most want to play? Tapestry, https://amzn.to/2XaN15W Anachrony, https://amzn.to/3fK6Xms What minis have we re-used? Have we ever played Imaginarium? Imaginarium, https://amzn.to/3fKkxpT Best 3 year podcast pro tip? FAVOURITE BELLHOP MOMENTS Board Game Tournaments Podcast: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep136/ Top 10 of 1000: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep134/ That's the Trick, https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep113/ ALIEN RPG Boxed Set Review, https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/alien-rpg-starter/ Child's Play, https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep002/ Two Player Cooperative Games, https://tabletopbellhop.com/gaming-advice/two-player-coops/ THANK YOU AND CLOSING Send questions to questions@tabletopbellhop.com THE BELLHOPS TABLETOP Unfair, https://amzn.to/3x26EJH Tapestry, https://amzn.to/2UdyHsm Lanterns Dice, https://amzn.to/2X0zRrY Aroma, https://amzn.to/37tRse8 Circle of Six, https://www.drivethrucards.com/product/319628/Circle-of-Six?affiliate_id=164999 Marvel Strike Teams, https://amzn.to/3fMS174 Folded Space Xia Insert, https://amzn.to/3lJUEKJ PATREON SHOUT OUT AND OUTRO FIND US: Sign up for our newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Twitter: twitter.com/tabletopbellhop Instagram: www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop?sub_confirmation=1 Twitch: twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Non-Game Gifts for Gamers. Holiday shopping suggestions for shopping for a gamer who doesn’t need more games. Reviews of a couple of independently published filler games: Bricks & Brutes from Nanolociy Games and Knot Dice from Black Oak Games. Also a return to Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle. Episode 116, recorded December 16th, 2020. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop. If you enjoy the show consider tipping the Bellhop at: patreon.com/tabletopbellhop More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep116/ Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. SUGGESTION BOX Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com Two Player Games New Hotness, Star Realms. Tyrants of the Underdark Review, Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion Actual Plays, ASK THE BELLHOP Today’s question comes from Chris S who asked: “With the holidays coming up, what does one get for the gamer that has everything? I have a friend who is the game-buyer for our group, so he doesn't need games, but it would be great to get him some accessories for the games he has. What do you recommend?” Box Inserts: Are Box Inserts Worth It? Inserts on Etsy, Folded Space, Broken Token, Meeple Realty, Game Trayz, E-Raptor, Insert here, Component Upgrades: Meeplesource, Stonemaier, Iron Clays, 3D Printed Game Upgrades, Fate Tokens, GeekUp Bit Sets, Turn Tracker Cards, Neoprene Mats: Generic Mats, Inked Gaming Mats, Game Toppers Mats, Cloth Maps and more: Custom Cloth Map Printing, Custom Distressed D&D Map, Retro Dungeon Map Shower Curtain, Middle Earth Map Area Rug, Dice Towers and Trays: Broken Token Modular Dice Tumblers, Other Dice Towers, Easy Roller Dice Trays, Snap Dice Trays, Dice: Board Games Maker Custom Dice, Easy Roller Metal Dice, Gem Co Crafts Gemstone Dice, Component Organization: Calabash Bowls, Muffin Cups, Snap Bowls, Component Cups, Gamer Luggage: Quiver Card Case, Citadel Deck Block, Cajon Bag, Various Board Game Bags, RPG Adventurer’s Bag, Photo Case, Box Bands, Geek On! Gamer Luggage, For Card Gamers: Custom Card Sleeves, Playmats, Playmat Tubes, Deck Boxes, Swag: Artscow, RPG & Co. Game Artwork: Board Game Art at Etsy, Character Portraits, Digital Tools and Subscriptions, Board Game Arena, Tabletop Simulator, Syrinscape Subscription, Send questions to questions@tabletopbellhop.com THE GAME ROOM: Bricks & Brutes Bricks & Brutes Written Review: Buy Bricks & Brutes, THE GAME ROOM: Knot Dice Knot Dice Written Review: Knot Dice Unboxing: Buy Knot Dice, THE BELLHOPS TABLETOP Gaming stuff we've been involved in over the last week: Bricks & Brutes, Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle FIND US: Sign up for our newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Twitter: twitter.com/tabletopbellhop Instagram: www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop?sub_confirmation=1 Twitch: twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Lonely Fun - Gaming related things to do between game sessions. Also a review of EXIT: The game - The House of Riddles and a look at The Fox in the Forest in our week in review. At Tabletop Bellhop we answer your game and game night questions, go "Ask The Bellhop" at https://tabletopbellhop.com/. Please subscribe to our YouTube ChannelThis is the 86th episode of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, an edited version of our live show recorded on April 8th 2020. Join us as we stream live every week Wednesday’s at Nine P.M. Eastern: https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop. Disclosure: Some links below are affiliate links. Using these links costs you nothing extra and we earn a small commission, which helps us offset the cost of producing this show. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some games mentioned in this podcast may have been provided by publishers in the form of review copies. This episode includes:---Suggestion Box--- We read off and respond to listener feedback. Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.comNot so quick and easy two player game suggestion: 27 Quick Easy to Learn, Fun, Two Player Board Games, Neuroshima Hex, Games with no contact required: Great Board Games With Little to no Physical Interaction, Ricochet Robots, Mutant Meeples, Licenced game suggestions: What Makes for a Good Licensed Board Game and 14 of the Best, Buck Rogers Battle for the 25th Century, Aliens from Leading Edge, Quarriors! Re-Review, Quarriots!, Burning Suns Unboxing Video, ---Ask The Bellhop--- Gaming related things you can do when you can’t get together with others to game or in between game sessions. These include things that are just good for keeping you busy as well as some things you can do that will be for the benefit of your future game sessions. Links: Card Sleeves, Are Box Inserts for Board Games Worth It? The Broken Token, Meeple Realty, Folded Space, Inserts on Etsy, DIY Foam Core Insert Master List on BGG, The Plano List on BGG, Bits Bins, Organizing Your Game Collection, The Esoteric Order of Gamers, Thermal Laminator, Coin Capsules, Army Painter Mega Paint Set, Miniature Quick Shade, Stonemaier Realistic Resources, Dollhouse TV Set, Miniature Wine Bottles, Board Game Bling on Etsy, Playing By Yourself, Solo Tabletop Gaming, Itch, ---Announcements--- Newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter. Get weekly updates about everything going on at The Bellhop in your mail. https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.comRenegade #WorldWidePlayDay Deanna and I took part in the Renegade Games The Fox in the Forest event today at 3pm Our Live Stream, https://youtu.be/RjlV0-FtUDk---The Game Room--- A spoiler free look at EXIT: The Game - The House of Riddles from Thames & Kosmos.Written review: Kosmos Helper App Android, Kosmos Helper App iOS, Pick up your own copy: ---The Bellhop's Tabletop---A look at what games hit our tabletops over the last week.EXIT: The Game - The House of Riddles, The Fox in the Forest, ---VIP Guest Shout Out--- Head over to the Tabletop Bellhop Blog where you can read more about today’s topics and more. The Tabletop Bellhop Blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop at: patreon.com/tabletopbellhopFind us all over the web:Facebook www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Twitter Twitter.com/tabletopbellhop Instagram www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ BoardGameGeek boardgamegeek.com/guild/3347 YouTube www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop?subconfirmation=1 Twitch twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop MeWe https://mewe.com/join/tabletopbellhop

Recorded in War Room Studios - Albuquerque, NM : 11/6/18 This episode is brought to you by Meeple Realty. War Chest, an all new bag-building abstract strategy game finds its way to the table in War Room Studios. This war game allows you to raise your banner call (drafting) taking several various units into your army, which you then use to capture key points on the board. To succeed in War Chest, you must successfully manage not only your armies on the battlefield, but those that are waiting to be deployed. Find out what Josh and Brandon think in their War Chest Review! Episode Timeline: Intro / Banter - 0:00:00 Discussion : Famous Battles - 00:02:00 Battle of Gaugamela - 00:04:30 Battle of Bannockburn - 00:09:40 Battle of Crécy - 00:14:30 War Chest Review : Flavour - 00:22:30 War Chest Review : Game Overview / How-to-play - 00:24:10 War Chest Review : Art / Presentation / Theme - 00:30:35 War Chest Review : Variability / Replayability - 00:35:50 War Chest Review : Gameplay / Strategy - 00:38:45 War Chest Review : Final Thoughts Josh - 00:50:50 War Chest Review : Final Thoughts Brandon - 00:56:50  

Recorded in War Room Studios - Albuquerque, NM : 10/16/18 This episode is brought to you by Meeple Realty.  Container, the classic game of big ships and big production, returns in a 10th Anniversary Jumbo Edition! Now with huge ships and realistic containers to load and unload, building (or destroying) your living economy has never been more fun! Find out what Josh and Brandon think in their Container Board Game Review! Episode Timeline: Intro / Banter - 0:00:00 Discussion : Ghost Ships - 0:02:50 Mary Celeste - 0:03:34 SS Baychimo - 0:12:17 Container : Flavour - 0:18:07 Container : Game Overview / How-to-play - 0:21:44 Container:: Art / Presentation / Theme - 0:27:32 Container : RuleBook / Rules - 0:30:59 Container : Variability / Replayability - 0:39:29 Container : Final Thoughts Brandon - 0:42:17 Container : Verdict = Brandon - 0:46:55 Container : Final Thoughts Josh - 0:47:56 Container : Verdict = Josh - 0:55:27

Recorded in War Room Studios - Albuquerque, NM : 10/9/18 This episode brought to you by Inside Up Games, Arcane Wonders & Meeple Realty. It's balloon fiesta time here in Albuquerque and while it creates quite the mess on our roads, it creates some of the most beautiful scenes you've ever seen! Josh lost a fight with the FABELED Bush Tree and Brandon is too old to play sand volleyball! We feature Dragon Boats of the Four Seas in our kickstarter segment and wrap up the episode with a ROUSING interview with Robb & Christina Rouse of Blue Peg Pink Peg. While we've hosted events and traveled with Blue Peg Pink Peg, we've never had the pleasure of officially interviewing them - until now! Tune in and find out why Blue Peg Pink Peg might be the greatest podcast that isn't in your podcast queue - OR, reaffirm that Blue Peg Pink Peg is one of the most entertaining acts in all of boardgaming! #BrawlingPegs Coupon Code: Save 10% on your purchases with Meeple Realty by using the coupon code: bb18   Episode Timeline: 00:00:46 - Intro / Banter 00:01:10 - Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 00:07:17 - Leather Couch Time with Josh 00:18:39 - Giveaway - Big Trouble Little China 00:22:53 - TNT - Now 00:44:12 - TNT - Tomorrow - Featuring Dragon Boats of the Four Seas 00:54:10 - Giveaway Announcement - Stonebound Saga + Visions of Telios 00:57:47 - Feature Segment - Blue Peg Pink Peg Interview 01:57:37 - Feature Segment - Blue Peg Pink Peg Rapid Fire   Game Timestamps: Big Trouble in Little China - 00:18:39 Dragon Boats of the Four Seas - 00:44:12 Finca - 00:35:17 Ghost Blitz - 00:25:48 Good Critters - 00:55:21 Kung Foo Zoo - 00:39:37 Path of Light and Shadow - 00:28:02 Stonebound Saga - 00:54:10

Recorded in War Room Studios - Albuquerque, NM : 9/25/18 This episode brought to you by Inside Up Games, Arcane Wonders & Meeple Realty. Fall is in the air and the Brothers know how to celebrate - PUMPKIN SPICE EVERYTHING! No, no... Fall means Football. It means Green Chile. And it means that Halloween is just around the corner and its time for our annual Halloween Story Contest! In the War Room Redeaux, we reflect back on Century: Spice Road, Codenames Duet and The Others. We recently got some plays in of Stonebound Saga from Sky Kingdom Games, and we definitely want to let everyone know exactly what its all about! We finish up the episode with a discussion on our gaming history (board games or not?!) and how our preferences have changed through the years. Coupon Code: Save 10% on your purchases with Meeple Realty by using the coupon code: bb18   Episode Timeline: 00:00:46 - Intro / Banter 00:08:45 - Halloween Story Contest Announcement 00:17:02 - TNT: Then - Featuring: Century: Spice Road, Codenames Duet & The Others 00:32:57 - TNT: Now - Featuring: Stone Age, Stonebound Saga & More 01:00:00 - TNT: Tomorrow - Featuring: Visions of Telios, Until Daylight & Builders! 01:19:29 - Giveaway Announcement courtesy of Power to the Meeple 01:38:40 - Feature Segment - Gaming History & Preferences   Game Timestamps: Builders! - 01:04:19 Castles of Burgundy - 00:45:00 Century: Spice Road - 00:18:48 Codenames Duet - 00:23:13 For the Love of Board Games - Book - 01:16:05 Hearts of Iron - 00:34:00 Star Wars Armada - 00:36:40 Stone Age - 00:41:19 Stonebound Saga - 00:48:07 The Others - 0:26:53 Until Daylight - 01:11:41 Visions of Telios (Stonebound Saga Expansion) - 01:15:00

Recorded in War Room Studios - Albuquerque, NM : 9/11/18 This episode brought to you by Inside Up Games, Tasty Minstrel Games & Meeple Realty. Josh has some real problems with cars and technology! Long time friend of the show, Ludie, stops by to talk about the 30th Anniversary Edition of the Star Wars RPG. Brandon gushes about King of Ding - a Brawling Brothers version of Love Letter. Josh decides to come clean and confess to all of his recent acquisitions, while Brandon announces an upcoming liquidation! Tons of plays are discussed, include 878 Vikings from Academy Games, Spell Smashers from Renegade Games and Now Boarding from Fowers Games. We highlight a few interesting kickstarter boardgames - Bad Maps from Floodgate Games and Mynd Craft from first time designer Tharini Rajamohan. A new contender has entered the ring - Power to the Meeple sponsors our newest giveaway, and you won't want to miss this one! We wrap up the show with a discussion on kickstarter boardgames and The State of the Podcast Address. Coupon Code: Save 10% on your purchases with Meeple Realty by using the coupon code: bb18 Episode Timeline: 00:00:46 - Intro / Banter 00:18:00 - TNT: Then - Featuring: Star Wars RPG 30th Anniversary Edition 00:40:50 - TNT: Now 01:26:30 - TNT: Tomorrow - Featuring Bad Maps 01:34:30 - Giveaway Announcement courtesy of Power to the Meeple 01:38:40 - Feature Segment - Kickstarter Boardgames & The State of the Podcast   Game Timestamps: 878 Vikings - 01:02:00 Bad Maps - 01:16:30 Churchill - 00:44:40 Mynd Craft - 01:24:50 Mystic Vale: Conclave - 00:50:54 Now Boarding - 00:53:25 Space Base - 01:10:10 Spell Smashers - 00:57:31 Star Wars RPG 30th Anniversary Edition - 00:18:00    

Recorded in War Room Studios - Albuquerque, NM : 8/28/18 This episode brought to you by Inside Up Games, Tasty Minstrel Games, Arcane Wonders & Meeple Realty. The lovely Jordan - Board Game Bella - joins us to discuss some of the things she was most impressed by at #GenCon18, including Sovereign Skies from Deep Water Games We are excited to present our Board Game Expansion Review segment - Featuring Kingdomino: Age of Giants, Terraforming Mars: Prelude, Clank! Expeditions: Gold & Silk as well as Sagrada: 5 & 6 Player Expansion. We close out the episode with our Ignacy Trzewiczek Interview and talk about Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game. Coupon Code: Save 10% on your purchases with Meeple Realty by using the coupon code: bb18   Episode Timeline: 00:00:46 - Intro / Banter 00:21:00 - TNT: Then - Featuring Scythe & Summit: The Board Game 00:37:50 - TNT: Now 01:15:17 - Slice & Dice Board Game Pizzeria 01:26:30 - TNT: Tomorrow - Featuring The Ancient World (2nd Edition) 01:33:53 - Board Game Review - Kingdomino: Age of Giants 01:49:10 - Board Game Expansion Review: Sagrada 5 & 6 Player Expansion 02:03:07 - Board Game Expansion Review: Clank! Expeditions: Gold & Silk Review 02:09:50 - Board Game Expansion Review: Terraforming Mars: Prelude Review 02:29:23 - Feature Segment: Ignacy Trzewiczek Interview   Game Timestamps: Amigo Games - 00:45:50 Ancient World (2nd Edition) - 01:26:40 Bunny Kingdom - 01:16:40 Clack - 00:51:15 Clank: Gold & Silk - 02:03:07 Deja Vu - 00:56:00 Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game - 02:39:30 Fruit Punch - 00:48:35 Kingdomino: Age of Giants - 01:36:55 Las Vegas - 01:07:19 Sagrada: 5 & 6 Player Expansion - 01:49:10 Scythe - 00:21:35 Scythe: Rise of Fenris - 00:25:55 Sovereign Skies - 00:39:35 Spring Meadow - 00:58:50 Summit: The Board Game - 00:29:15 Terraforming Mars: Prelude - 02:09:50

Recorded in War Room Studios - Albuquerque, NM : 8/17/18 This episode brought to you by Inside Up Games, Tasty Minstrel Games & Meeple Realty. We are very late with this episode thanks to a rather vicious Ransomware attack on War Room Studios. Tune in for ALL the dirt on how we contracted this nasty bug, and laugh away at the misery that the Brothers have endured while trying to get our systems back up and running. Brandon reports back from Gen Con 2018 with news on all the exciting new games, including War Chest, Root, Everdell, Keyforge, Orbis, Forbidden Sky, Comanauts, Tidal Blades, Gen7 and many more. No episode of Brawling Brothers would be complete without food talk: We'll tell you a few of the very best places to eat in Indianapolis (including the legendary St. Elmo Steak House). We present our Pioneer Days Review - a dice drafting game from Tasty Minstrel Games that takes place along the perilous Oregon Trail. Coupon Code: Save 10% on your purchases with Meeple Realty by using the coupon code: bb18   Episode Timeline: 00:00:44 - Intro / Banter 00:16:40 - TNT: Then - Featuring Crude: The Oil Game 00:31:15 - TNT: Now 00:56:25 - TNT: Tomorrow - Featuring Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid 01:08:35 - Pioneer Days Review 01:28:32 - Pioneer Days Review - Final Thoughts 01:34:35 - Feature Segment: 2018 Gen Con Recap   Game Timestamps: Archmage - 01:57:10 Burgle Bros - 00:36:30 Comanauts - 02:11:20 Container - 00:48:35 Critical Mass - 00:31:48 Crude: The Oil Game - 00:18:10 Discover: Lands Unknown - 02:01:50 Everdell - 01:56:50 Forbidden Sky - 02:08:10 Gen7 - 02:18:30 Grimm Masquerade - 01:42:18 Gunkimono - 00:57:18 Keyforge - 01:58:08 Lords of Hellas - 00:42:35 Orbis - 02:06:45 Pioneer Days - 01:08:35 Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid - 01:02:45 Root - 01:55:00 Tidal Blades - 02:15:10 War Chest - 01:45:55

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 7/10/18 This episode brought to you by Inside Up Games, Tasty Minstrel Games & Meeple Realty. Something strange is going on in the War Room.... It appears that Cat and Jordan have taken over! We pose some interesting questions of the Brawlers - please let your voice be heard and fill out our survey (all who fill it out are automatically entered for our survey giveaway). We dive deep into Who Goes There?! from Certifiable Studios, talk about The Mind, Castles of Burgundy The Dice Game and describe our recent experiences with Senshi from Arcane Wonders. We wrap up the show with our much anticipated - newly updated - Top 20! Check out what we each think are the 20 finest boardgames in all the land! Coupon Code: Save 10% on your purchases with Meeple Realty by using the coupon code: bb18

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 6/11/18 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games & Meeple Realty. In this episode we happily celebrate our 3rd anniversary by interviewing David and Jeremy of Man vs. Meeple, we relive some of our favorite moments from the last 12 months (and beyond) and discuss Brandon's trip to Heavy Cardboards HeavyCon (4). The episode is sprinkled with call-in's from loyal listeners, other content creators and some of our good friends and we tie a nice bow on everything with outtakes from the last 12 months (make sure you stick around for the outtakes!). #SlapTheDarkTower Coupon Code: Save 10% on your purchases with Meeple Realty by using the coupon code: bb18 Episode Timeline: 00:00:41 - Intro / Banter 00:51:00 - Heavy Cardboards HeavyCon 01:18:00 - Giveaway (Game Surplus / Drawlab Ent) 01:28:00 - Feature Segment : Man vs Meeple Interview 02:14:30 - Feature: Man vs Meeple Questions BB 02:33:10 - Feature: Rapid Fire with Man vs Meeple 03:02:35 - Year 3 Outtakes Game Timestamps: Calimala - 00:52:00 Keyper - 00:55:00

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

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 5/15/18 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardGameTables.com & Meeple Realty. A peek behind the scenes as Josh warms up his voice with his typical tongue twisters. A mystery is investigated and the answer is revealed on the air! A #TeamBrandon theme song exists - on paper. Will someone answer the call and make this a thing? We had an incredible time celebrating International Tabletop Day 2018, and we share all the details - including our favorite game (that Brandon swears isn't really a game) of the day. There are endless amounts of awesome kickstarters out right now, include Hellboy, Omen Saga & Brook City.... Also you MUST check out the video for ORC STABR. We finally present our much anticipated Castell Review - Does Renegade Games hit another one out of the park??! We wrap up with a quick glance at the top board games on BGG... What do we think about the risers and fallers? What will be the next BIG hits? Tune in and we'll break it down! Coupon Code: Save 10% on your purchases with Meeple Realty by using the coupon code: bb18   Episode Timeline: 00:00:45 - Intro / Banter 00:18:30 - Then: War Room Redux - Featuring: Mysterium, Kemet & Captain Sonar 00:30:00 - Now 00:58:40 - Tomorrow: Featuring Hellboy, Omen Saga & Brook City 01:14:05 - Castell Review 01:37:54 - Castell Review - Final Thoughts 01:44:50 - Episode Giveaway - Courtesy of Meeple Realty & Game Surplus 01:50:08 - Feature: Top BGG Games   Game Timestamps: 7 Wonders Duel - 02:05:40 7th Continent - 01:53:50 Brook City - 01:03:40 Captain Sonar - 00:25:10 Castell Review - 01:14:30 Castles of Burgundy - 00:24:00 Explorers of the North Sea - 00:43:07 Fake News - 00:31:45 Feudum - 02:11:10 Gaia Project - 02:02:30 Gloomhaven - 00:21:05 Great Western Trail - 02:03:30 Hellboy: The Board Game - 00:58:40 Kemet - 00:27:00 My Little Scythe - 02:12:40 Mysterium - 00:22:45 ORC STABR - 01:07:20 Pandemic: Season 2 - 01:52:00 Railways of the World - 00:22:15 Rising Sun - 02:07:45 Salem 1692 - 00:48:15 Scythe - 01:59:00 Star Wars Rebellion - 01:57:35 Stockpile + Continuing Corruption - 00:37:45 Terra Mystica - 02:01:15 Terraforming Mars - 01:56:00 The Mind - 02:09:30 The Omen Saga - 01:06:15    

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 5/1/18 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardGameTables.com, Arcane Wonders & Meeple Realty. A bet is paid, Brandon runs from noisy car doors and our the MASHUP MEETUP at Origins 2018 is announced with Blue Peg Pink Peg! Josh takes Sea of Thieves for a test drive with High Admiral Brandon. Josh and Brandon talk about Homesteaders 10th Anniversary Edition with Seth Jaffee of Tasty Minstrel Games, finally drop their Grimm Forest Review and wrap up the show discussing IP's in board games. Coupon Code: Save 10% on your purchases with Meeple Realty by using the coupon code: bb18 Episode Timeline: 00:00:42 - Intro / Banter 00:19:00 - Then: Fortress America 00:33:35 - Now 00:51:30 - Tomorrow: Featuring Homesteaders 10th Anniversary 01:09:15 - Grimm Forest Review 01:38:35 - Grimm Forest Review - Final Thoughts 01:39:56 - Giveaway (Courtesy of Van Ryder Games and Meeple Realty) Game Timestamps: Cahoots - 00:46:43 Explorers of the North Sea - 00:42:00 Explorers of the North Sea: Rocks of Ruin - 00:42:00 Fortress America - 00:20:04 Grimm Forest Review - 01:09:15 Homesteaders 10th Anniversary - 00:53:30

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 4/25/17 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com, Arcane Wonders and Meeple Realty - We PROMISE that your Iphone won't self destruct while listening to this episode!  We discuss "SEXY" in board games, play some AWESOME listener voice mails and Brandon does his best Pocahontas as he sings "Just around the river bend".... Sort of. We discuss the lack of spinners in boardgames and check in on Josh's inability to math (1+2+1+1).  We review the completely asymmetric game "Vast: The Crystal Caverns" from Leder Games, and it's a unique one!  We finish up with part two of our interview with Jamie of The Secret Cabal and Rodney of Watch it Played.  Don't miss the part where Rodney gets the best of Josh, and laugh out loud at some of our outrageous questions during Rapid Fire!   Episode Timeline: 00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardGameTables.com, Arcane Wonders & Meeple Realty 00:00:44 - Intro and Banter 00:28:13 - Want to own the finest accessory in board gaming? Visit BoardgameTables.com 00:25:29 - TNT - Then :: Nuclear War 00:48:50  - Meeple Realty takes us BACK TO THE FUTURE with the Anachrony Time Capsule 00:50:38 - TNT - Now :: Featuring Sagrada, Shogun and more 01:21:05 - TNT - Tomorrow :: Featuring Kings Champion and Petrichor 01:36:42 -  Yokohama from Tasty Minstrel Games lands at a port near you! 01:38:35 - Vast Review - Flavor 01:40:17 - Vast Review - Overview 01:53:55 - Vast Review - Production and Components 01:57:20 - Vast Review - Strategy and Gameplay 02:07:30 - Vast Review - Theme 02:10:50 - Vast Review - Final Thoughts 02:20:06 - Lie like a Viking in Spoils of War from Arcane Wonders 02:22:11 - Feature Segment, Featuring: Watch it Played and The Secret Cabal   Game Timestamps: A Fake Artist Goes to New York - 02:36:15 Avenue - 02:38:30 Brass - 01:31:43 Dead Mans Doubloons - 01:22:10 Dutch Blitz - 02:42:40 Gloomhaven - 02:50:45 Insider - 02:43:58 Karuba - 02:39:52 Killer - 02:35:10 King's Champion - 01:25:55 Knock Down Barns - 02:32:22 Mansions of Madness 2E - 02:48:10 Mythos Tales - 02:49:15 Nuclear War - 00:29:10 Petrichor - 01:28:40 Sagrada - 00:50:38 Shadows Over Camelot - 02:41:28 Sherlock & Mycroft - 02:45:55 Shogun - 00:59:15 Takenoko - 02:38:30 Tumblin Dice - 01:14:10 Vast - 01:40:17

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

Kenny and Josh talk about all their fun experiences at Origins 2017.  Kenny worked the Stronghold Games booth for several hours each day and Josh did various other activities including some play to wins and a Splendor Tournament.  Both scooped up some amazing games with some amazing deals.  Of note, Josh talks about his Renegade Game Studios haul (around 28:30 mark); while the duo both have good things to say about Meeple Realty (around 1:01:40 mark). 

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 5/27/17 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com,  and Meeple Realty - Josh confesses to choosing a video game over board gaming, and Brandon lets the world know about the unacceptable toilet situation in War Room Studio A #tidalwavetoilet.  The guys behind Across the Board Podcast grace our guild with a hallowed picture of Saint Brandonia and his loyal Sausage Fingered Jester Josh.  Speaking of the guild - we have surpassed 500 members! We talk up one of the most exciting escape experiences we've ever enjoyed - Nefertari's Tomb at the NM Escape Room is an INCREDIBLE experience that MUST NOT BE MISSED! We unveil the demonic sounds of the War Room Redeux - BACKWARDS. We forgot to do our Arcane Wonders sponsored Spoils of War Giveaway last episode, so we are making up for it this episode! And alll of this is before we even get to the Origins 2017 recap, where we talk about food, new games, old games, the Cabalist House, True Dungeon, Pride in CBus and Brandon's groin being flagged as suspicious by TSA. Do not miss this Origins 2017 recap show - We guarantee you'll love it, or you get your money back. Save 10% on your purchases with Meeple Realty by using the coupon code: bb17 or BrawlingBrothersMR Episode Timeline: 00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardGameTables.com, & Meeple Realty 00:00:43 - Intro and Banter 00:12:40 - Guild Checkin 00:24:40 - NM Escape Room presents Nefertari's Tomb 00:34:20 - Customize your very own table at BoardGameTables.com 00:36:03 - TNT: Then - War Room Redeux, Featuring Imhotep 00:45:12 - TNT: Now 00:59:35 - TNT: Tomorrow - Featuring Click Click Boom 01:03:25 - Tasty Minstrel Games is turning heads with Yokohama 01:06:33 - An emotional moment with the Brawling Brothers 01:11:22 - Feature Segment: Origins 2017 Recap 01:21:07 - Feature Segment: Origins 2017 - Cabalist House 01:27:52 - Feature Segment: Origins 2017 - Columbus Food 01:37:20 - Feature Segment: Origins 2017 - Old(er) Games 01:46:30 - Feature Segment: Origins 2017 - True Dungeon 01:56:45  - Feature Segment: Origins 2017 -New Games 02:07:20 - Feature Segment: Origins 2017 - People and Meetups 02:22:06 - Meeple Realty creates innovative and beautiful inserts 02:16:00 - Feature Segment: Origins 2017 - Pride Fest in CBus 02:20:25 - Feature Segment: Origins 2017 - A few shoutouts   Game Timestamps: 878 Vikings - 02:01:04 Agents of Mayhem - 02:05:18 Anachrony - 01:39:40 Barenpark - 00:43:49 Century: Spice Road - 01:58:30 Click Click Boom - 01:00:45 Cottage Garden - 00:52:10 Ethnos - 01:56:45 Great Western Trail - 01:37:40 Imhotep - 00:41:13 Insider - 02:00:04 Kingdomino - 01:38:18 Leaders of Euphoria - 01:45:03 Mare Nostrum - 00:39:10 Raiders of the North Sea - 02:05:18 Railways of the World - 01:39:58 Secret Hitler - 01:43:35 Spoils of War - 00:59:45 Twilight Squabble - 01:19:03 Vegas Wits & Wagers - 02:14:00 Yokohama - 01:03:25

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 5/23/17 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com,  and Meeple Realty - With Brandon and Josh leaving for Origins tomorrow (6/13), we decided to give you a tasty treat and drop this baby a day early.  Hopefully lots of you stick us in your earholes as you travel to Columbus, Ohio to play games, hang out and drink some whiskey!  If you see us, please come up to us and introduce yourself! And remember; Josh has BIG BEAUTIFUL PIPES and Brandon is now a Saint. Special thanks to new brawler Jared Z for helping us with our ding counter update!  Also, save 10% on your purchases with Meeple Realty by using the coupon code: bb17 or BrawlingBrothersMR   Episode Timeline: 00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardGameTables.com, & Meeple Realty 00:00:43 - Intro and Banter 00:09:15 - Guild Checkin 00:20:15 - Meeple Realty will be at Origins 2017 00:27:25 - TNT: Then - Featuring Tribune 00:40:15 - TNT: Now - Featuring Magic Maze, Viticulture & Time Stories 01:14:37 - TNT: Tomorrow - Featuring Click Click Boom & Dome Crushers 01:24:10 - Customize your very own table at BoardGameTables.com 01:25:05 - Spoils of War Giveaway 01:26:25 - Spoils of War Review - Intro 01:27:18 - Spoils of War Review - Overview 01:41:15 - Spoils of War Review - Theme 01:45:01 - Spoils of War Review - Art 01:50:35 - Spoils of War Review - Strategy 01:55:40 - Spoils of War Review - Final Thoughts 02:01:15 - Tasty Minstrel Games will be at Origins 2017 02:02:55 - Feature Segment - HeavyCon 2017 Recap   Game Timestamps: Anachrony - 02:26:10 Captains of the Gulf - 02:27:40 Click Click Boom - 01:14:51 Climbers - 02:06:20 Concordia - 02:29:45 Dome Crushers - 01:21:25 Exit: Cabin - 02:09:40 Magic Maze - 01:02:00 Papa Paulo - 02:23:10 Spoils of War - 01:27:18 Terraforming Mars - 02:14:35 Time Stories - 00:40:20 Tribune - 00:27:25 Viticulture - 00:50:20 Yokohama - 02:39:30

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 5/23/17 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com, Arcane Wonders and Meeple Realty - Josh and Brandon face off in a Hey Off™ after showing concern for Josh's wet, sweaty head. We announce that we have to do REALLY stupid things on cameras to pay off a bet that we made with our listeners (tutu's, whipped cream pies, and DOIN' A THING).  Brandon continues his epic efforts to wax poetic during discussion about current kickstarters Flow of History, Tradewars: Homeworld and Path of Light & Shadow.  The long awaited Mansions of Madness review is lengthy and covers every aspect of this HUGE title - check out what we think. We give away TONS of stuff in the conclusion of our Big Bad Celebration Giveaway from Episode 50 - Tune in to hear who wins STACKS of #boardgames. Then the show is wrapped up with a revealing interview with Tony Gullotti, Director of Sales for Arcane Wonders.   Episode Timeline: 00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardGameTables.com, Arcane Wonders & Meeple Realty 00:00:43 - Intro and Banter 00:12:32 - Meeple Realty will be at Origins with EXCITING new wares! 00:14:04 - Dead of Winter Promo Giveaway 00:17:15 - TNT - Then : War Room Redeaux - Star Wars Rebellion 00:30:00 - TNT - Now 00:49:37 - TNT - Tomorrow : Flow of History, Tradewars: Homeworld, Path of Light & Shadow 00:59:47 - BoardgameTables.com builds incredible gaming tables! 01:00:42 - Mansions of Madness Review : Flavor and Overview 01:18:05 - Mansions of Madness Review : Theme 01:25:40 - Mansions of Madness Review : Presentation 01:29:20 - Mansions of Madness Review : Game Play & Strategy 01:40:54 - Mansions of Madness Review : Final Thoughts 01:51:28 - Yokohama by Tasty Minstrel Games 01:54:35 - Big Bad Celebration Giveaway Drawing 02:08:16 - Feature Segment - Interview with Tony Gullotti of Arcane Wonders   Game Timestamps: Bohnanza - 00:48:30 Collectors & Capers - 00:40:20 Concordia - 00:31:20 Flow of History - 00:49:55 Mansions of Madness Review - 01:00:42 Path of Light & Shadow - 00:55:22 Secret Hitler - 00:42:40 Star Wars: Rebellion - 00:19:00 Survive: Space Attack! - 00:35:35 Tradewars : Homeworld - 00:53:00 Tumblin Dice - 00:48:40 Yashima - 02:13:30 Yokohama - 01:51:28

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 4/11/17 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com, and Meeple Realty - We have no clue how we've survived this long, but this episode is our TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!  Join us and listen to our friends from all over boardgame media wishing us well, including: Board Game Theater, Boardgamergirl, Lance the Undead Viking, Rolling Dice and Taking Names, Across the Board, Gaming Rules!, Dirtbags of Holding, Docking Bay 94, Low Player Count and Heavy Cardboard!  Brandon highlights his Carribean Cruise and is ridiculed about Botox, massages and buffet lines.  We reminisce on the last 12 months and point out a few of our favorite moments from the last 24 episodes.  We finish the episode up with an outstanding conversation with The Secret Cabal Jamie and Rodney of Watch it Played.  Listen in as Secret Cabal Jamie tells us all about their current kickstarter, and Rodney explains the origins of his blockbuster youtube channel, Watch it Played.   Episode Timeline: 00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardGameTables.com, & Meeple Realty 00:02:46 - Intro and Banter 00:09:04 -Brandon talks about his Caribbean Cruise 00:22:40 - BoardgameTables.com - Building the finest boardgame tables! 00:25:29 - TNT - Then 00:31:15 - How do we name our episodes? Our secret, revealed! 00:40:05 - TNT - Now featuring Terraforming Mars 01:01:10 -  Tasty Minstrel Games has an impressive slate of upcoming games 01:05:18 - Reflection on the last 48 Episodes, including favorite moments 01:06:40 - Favorite Moment - BackBlade 01:12:00 - Favorite Moment - Magma Hot Red Pepper 02:12:25 - Meeple Realty has some awesome upcoming inserts 02:15:15 - Feature Segment, Featuring: Watch it Played and The Secret Cabal   Game Timestamps: Historia - 00:52:40 Sushi Go : 00:47:40 Terraforming Mars : 00:40:05 Voodoo - 00:58:25

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 3/28/17 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com, Arcane Wonders and Meeple Realty - Josh has serious issues with the lack of 7up at restaurants and feels it worthy of discussion on the show, Brandon drowns out his idiocy with a giant bottle full of vodka. Our 2 year Anniversary Celebration is coming, and WE WANT YOU TO CONTRIBUTE - call (575)616-BROS and leave us a message.  We want to try to put as many as possible on the air... Here is your chance at fame!  We check in on our iTunes competition (65 reviews by May 1st... Can it happen??) and read our iTunes review of the episode.   Mr. Travis B gets introduced in a extra special (additional) review, as Josh and Travis break down 1754 Conquest : The French and Indian War by Academy Games.  We discuss the amazing production that is War of the Ring : Anniversary Edition and discuss our most recent plays, including Potion Explosion, Dice of Crowns and The Royals. Check out our Colosseum review (Tasty Minstrel Games version) and then join us for an intimate discussion about how our tastes have changed as we have progressed in this amazing hobby.   Episode Timeline: 00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardGameTables.com, Arcane Wonders & Meeple Realty 00:00:42 - Intro and Banter 00:10:25 - iTunes review of the week 00:12:59 - We discuss our experience with Brandons' BoardgameTables.com Table 00:16:00 - TNT - Then with Travis B 00:31:40 - 1754 Conquest - The French and Indian War Review 01:17:00 - Meeple Realty built an incredible insert for Gloomhaven! 01:20:11 - TNT - Now featuring War of the Ring Anniversary Edition 01:59:02 - Is the King pleased? Find out in Royals from Arcane Wonders 02:00:10 - TNT - Tomorrow featuring City of Kings 02:06:07 - A Grail Game Reprint? Colosseum by Tasty Minstrel Games - Available Now! 02:08:34 - Colosseum Review (Tasty Minstrel Games version) 02:22:35 - Colosseum Review - Artwork and Production 02:29:55 - Colosseum Review - Theme 02:34:00 - Colosseum Review - Strategy 02:45:48 - Colosseum Review - Final Thoughts 02:54:53 - Feature Segment : Taste Change Discussion   Game Timestamps: 1754 Conquest - 00:31:40 Arkham Horror - The Card Game - 01:46:27 Axis and Allies : World War I 1914 - 01:31:50 Blood Bowl (v4) - 01:34:47 City of Kings - 02:08:34 Codenames - 00:19:29 Colosseum Review - 02:08:34 Dice of Crowns - 01:50:50 Potion Explosion - 01:42:10 The Royals - 01:54:25 Through the Ages - 00:17:00 War of the Ring - 01:20:28  

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 3/14/17 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com, and Meeple Realty - We asked and our you listened - we got PLENTY of recreations of the Love Boat theme and we share the best one with you.  We make our itunes review bet EVEN juicer... Help us embarrass ourselves!  We discuss our run through the latest New Mexico Escape Room scenario, Family Jewel. Brandon recaps his recent trip to Utah for Saltcon - including a burger topped with pastrami, a trip to Mayday Games Headquarters and proof that Toyota Prius can reach speeds in excess of 95mph. James Hudson of Druid City Games joins us to talk about his exciting new kickstarter, Grimm Forest and tells you how to win a $500 shopping spree from Funagain Games.  Cat joins us to take Questions from the Hat, and reveals her poetic side.   Episode Timeline: 00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardGameTables.com, & Meeple Realty 00:00:46 - Intro and Banter 00:07:00 - Love Boat Theme Song 00:10:42 - iTunes Review Bet Modification (Addition!) 00:17:30 - The Family Jewel at NM Escape Room 00:24:55 - BoardgameTables.com - The premiere accessory in boardgaming 00:26:11 - 2016 Golden Geek Followup 00:32:15 - BGG Guild Checkin 00:40:30 - A very special MAIL CALL 00:44:44 - A Grail Game Reprint? Colosseum by Tasty Minstrel Games - Available Now! 00:47:07 - SaltCon Recap with special thanks to Mayday Games 01:42:00 - Druid City Games talks Grimm Forest 02:07:44 - Meeple Realty built a MUCH NEEDED insert for Gloomhaven and we love it! 02:11:05 - Feature Segment : Questions from the Hat with Cat   Game Timestamps: Anachrony - 01:15:35 Arkham Horror LCG - 01:04:30 Clank - 01:35:40 Control - 01:24:10 Dead Mans Draw - 01:20:00 Empires of the Void II - 01:31:40 Energy Empire - 01:01:04 Great Western Trail - 01:33:40 Grimm Forest - 01:44:10 Mythos Tales - 00:51:44 New Angeles - 01:09:20 Terraforming Mars - 01:20:20 Yggdrasil - 01:22:18

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 2/28/17 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com, Arcane Wonders and Meeple Realty - Brandon takes his new chair back thanks to the damn thing shocking him! We discuss our VERY EXCITED nomination for a 2017 Golden Geek Award for Best Boardgame Podcast - PLEASE take a moment and VOTE FOR US!  Josh explains why Brandon is BFF's with Isaac Childres and follows up with a story about a self driving mail truck. Cat joins us for TNT: Now and tells us what shes been playing, including a very exciting D&D 5e campaign that she is DMing.  Our review of A Feast for Odin is as big as the game itself - Polarizing opinions mean this review should NOT be missed.  We finish up with an interview of the awesome men (and women) of Tantrum House. Make sure to check out their Boardgame Parody News Site, Wutanfallhaus - for a few good laughs!   Episode Timeline: 00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardGameTables.com, Arcane Wonders & Meeple Realty 00:00:51 - Intro and Banter 00:11:24 - BoardgameTables.com - The premiere accessory in boardgaming 00:14:10 - 2017 Golden Geek Nomination?!? VOTE NOW! 00:21:45 - Giveaway (Sponsored by Across the Board Podcast) 00:28:00 - Royals from Arcane Wonders - Available Now 00:29:00 - TNT: Then - Featuring Hotel Tycoon 00:37:10 - TNT: Now - Featuring Cat! 01:12:45 - TNT: Tomorrow - Featuring Dinosaur Island and Food Truck Champion 01:24:08 - A Grail Game Reprint? Colosseum by Tasty Minstrel Games - Available Now! 01:26:38 - A Feast for Odin : Flavor and Description 01:44:20 - A Feast for Odin : Presentation 01:45:21 - Meeple Realty presents an officially licensed insert for A Feast for Odin! 01:50:48 - A Feast for Odin : Strategy 01:58:30 - A Feast for Odin : Theme 02:01:30 - A Feast for Odin : Final Thoughts 02:10:02 - Feature Segment : Tantrum House Kickstarter   Game Timestamps: 1745 - 00:44:15 A Feast for Odin - 01:26:38 Black Orchestra - 01:18:00 Capital Lux - 00:55:25 Codenames - 00:47:05 Colonists - 01:11:08 D&D 5e - 01:05:05 Dinosaur Island - 01:30:30 Drawlab Coins - 00:40:40 Fabled Fruit - 01:05:05 Food Truck Champion - 01:20:00 Hotel Tycoon - 00:29:00 Munchkin - 01:11:08 Ponzi Scheme - 01:00:00 Tak - 00:20:00 Tokaido - 00:58:40

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 2/7/17 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com, and Meeple Realty - Brandon's new chair shocks the hell out of him - OVER AND OVER!  We want you to tell us about the best pizza ever! We need your love on BoardgameLinks.com - Come on... You can spare a single heart! Do you love FREE STUFF?!? Better check out this awesome giveaway from the guys at Across the Board.  We make a bet in regards to itunes reviews - 40 by May 1st means Brandon takes a whiskey drenched whipped cream pie to the grill - 60 by June 1st means Josh dresses up in a tutu and sings the Lollipop Guild song.  Help us embarrass ourselves! We are proud to unleash the first podcast review of Gloomhaven - We hope that our 45+ hours of gaming makes this a comprehensive look that will help you form a solid opinion on this massive thematic experience.  Finally we sit down with Kimberly from Granite Game Summit and discuss the upcoming convention.   Episode Timeline: 00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardGameTables.com & Meeple Realty 00:00:41 - Intro and Banter 00:13:05 - BoardgameTables.com - The premiere accessory in boardgaming 00:25:55 - TNT: Then - A year in review 00:35:55 - TNT: Now 00:42:03 - Meeple Realty presents an officially licensed insert for A Feast for Odin! 00:43:47 - TNT: Now - Acquisitions 00:44:44 - All the hotness from Tasty Minstrel Games 00:48:00 - TNT: Now - What we are playing 00:56:44 - TNT: Tomorrow - Kickstarter Windowshopping 01:06:58 - Gloomhaven Review - Flavor and Overview 01:38:50 - Gloomhaven Review - Strategy Discussion 01:51:32 - Gloomhaven Review - Theme Discussion 01:55:35 - Gloomhaven Review - Presentation Discussion 01:59:30 - Gloomhaven Review - Final Thoughts 02:15:23 - Review us on iTunes - PLEASEEEE! 02:20:30 - Feature Segment - Review with Kimberly from Granite Game Summit   Game Timestamps: Above & Below - 00:40:00 Artifacts Inc - 00:54:11 Blood Rage - 00:35:55 Camel Up - 00:48:35 Carcassone - 00:51:00 Colonists - 00:44:19 Dust City Outlaws (RPG) - 01:01:15 Gloomhaven - 01:06:58 Import / Export - 01:05:50 Medioevo Universalis - 00:56:44 Ponzi Scheme - 00:44:44 Railways of Nippon - 00:59:12 Rising Sun - 00:35:55 Tide of Iron - 00:52:00

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 1/24/17 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com, Arcane Wonders and Meeple Realty - We explore the possibilities of purchasing and monetizing LiveJosh.com (HAH!). Out of all of our hours of talking, not one makes us feel more warm and fuzzy than the story of Josh running himself over with his car... It seemed long overdue to revisit this idiocy!  We are super excited to FINALLY recieve War of the Ring Anniversary Edition - and it looks like it is finally about to happen!  Listeners pitch the combo demon that would be the "CABRAWLIST" - a ferocious combination of Brawlers and Cabalists. Then flashes back to a grandfather of modern day games - Stratego!  We discuss how Heavy Cardboard has introduced Brandon to the wonderful world of heavy gaming - if you haven't found love for heavy gaming yet, its time to check out this wonderful podcast!  Dracool makes a surprise visit in War Room Studio B - What is this?? Halloween in January?!?  The brilliant Bruno Faidutti has finally flipped his lid and has announced Kamasutra.  We review the SMASH HIT from 2016 - Captain Sonar!  If you've ever wondered how stressful it is to navigate frigid waters while being hunted by a nuclear power submarine who's only mission is to sink your sub, check out our Captain Sonar review! Finally we wrap up the show with a wish filled discussion about our Grail Games - Chime in on the guild and let us know what your grail games are!   Episode Timeline: 00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardGameTables.com, Arcane Wonders & Meeple Realty 00:00:45 - Intro and Banter 00:09:11 - Flash Back - Josh runs over himself with his car! 00:21:52 - BoardgameTables.com - The premiere accessory in boardgaming 00:27:00 - Brandon is the BGG Geek of the Week 00:30:42 - Check out The Dice Tower Essentials line from Arcane Wonders 00:33:10 - A check in with the Brawling Brothers Guild on BGG 00:43:00 - Brandon is "Doin' a thing!" 00:43:40 - THEN - Stratego 00:53:47 - Meeple Realty presents an officially licensed insert for A Feast for Odin! 00:55:33 - NOW 01:20:08 - TOMORROW featuring Delve 01:30:11 - Captain Sonar Review 02:09:53 - Check out Oracle of Delphi from Tasty Minstrel Games 02:11:45 - Feature Segment :: Grail Games   Game Timestamps: 7 Wonders Duel - 01:05:40 Antiquity - 02:30:55 Arkham Horror: The Card Game - 01:06:50 Captain Sonar - 01:30:11 Caylus - 02:15:25 Dark Tower - 02:24: 20 Deception: Murder in Hong Kong - 01:11:20 Delve - 01:21:40 Dwarf King - 01:09:10 Fireball Island - 02:21:00 Here I Stand - 02:18:40 Heroquest - 02:28:45 House of Borgia - 01:14:58 Kamasutra - 01:25:05 Massmora - 01:07:25 Memoir '44 - 01:00:00 Pillars of the Earth - 02:27:10 Star Trek: Five Year Mission - 01:17:33 Star Wars: Queens Gambit - 02:33:40 Stratego - 00:43:40 The World of SMOG: Rise of Moloch - 01:20:25 War of the Ring - 00:23:38

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 12/13/16 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - After a quick look at what we've been playing since bggcon 2016, we dive into our 1st annual gift exchange and enjoy a live whiskey tasting courtesy of a loyal listener!  We discuss the money that we raised for St. Judes Childrens Hospital thanks to the Annual Stonemaier Charity auction, and tell you how you can get your own Brawling Brothers lowball glass!  Then, we dive into a GLORIOUS recap of BGGcon 2016!  Follow along as we relive our shenanigans and tell tales of glory and intrigue! We wrap up the show with our top 5 outtakes from the last 5 episodes.   Episode Timeline: 00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardGameTables.com & Meeple Realty 00:00:42 - Intro and Banter 00:12:27 - BoardgameTables.com - An EXCEPTIONAL holiday gift 00:16:00 - Secret Santa Checkin 00:27:09 - Scythe Charity Auction 00:32:58 - Tasty Minstrel Games healing the world through games 00:34:27 - BGGcon 2016 Recap 01:04:24 - Meeple Realty, Building the finest inserts in the land! 01:54:56 - Feature Segement :: Top 5 Outtakes from Episodes 30-40   Game Timestamps: 11 Nimmt: 01:07:45 Artemis: 01:06:01 Captain Sonar: 01:25:50 Cry Havoc: 01:37:00 Dwarf King: 01:09:50 Escape from Colditz: 01:45:15 Game of Thrones: The Iron Throne: 00:45:33 Go Cuckoo: 00:51:40 North American Railways: 01:21:09 Omen: Oracle of Delphi: 01:19:33 Ponzi Scheme: 01:11:44 Port Royal: 01:36:00 Secret Hitler: 01:33:12 Spoils of War: 01:43:10 Stockpile: 00:49:44 Terraforming Mars: 01:03:15 Wurfel Bohnanza: 00:54:40

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 11/22/16 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - No episode is officially underway until food conversation has occurred, and Josh confesses that he can't eat just one (of anything!). We discover an AMAZING new service called Melodice - You've got to check this out! We have been selected to represent a copy of Scythe - Art Connoisseur Edition by Stonemaier Games that will be auctioned off for charity, and we need ALL BRAWLERS on deck for this one - #ClickTheSausageThumb! Josh suggests the book, Dreadnought: Britain, Germany, and the Coming of the Great War before he unveils his newest imaginary friend; Fleebo the MASTER diplomat.  Make sure to check out Subterfuge if the Diplomacy conversation peaks your interest.  Our Islebound review is unveiled, and we discuss the masterful production of this Ryan Laukat game, from Red Raven Games. Finally Senator Caitlyn P. Barkelsburg the V of Genovia joins us for Questions with a Cat and the Hat!   Order your Brawling Brothers Lowball Glasses : http://brawlingbrothers.com/gear/glasses Order your Man Bear Pig Shirts : http://brawlingbrothers.com/mbp Participate in discussion: http://brawlingbrothers.com/guild   Episode Timeline: 00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardGameTables.com & Meeple Realty 00:00:47 - Intro and Banter 00:15:48 - BoardgameTables.com - An EXCEPTIONAL holiday gift 00:16:45 - Scythe charity auction #ClickTheSausageThumb 00:23:23 - TNT - Then :: Diplomacy 00:38:15 - TNT - Now :: Port Royal, Escape from Colditz, Feast for Odin, 11 Nimmt! 01:01:59 - TNT - Tomorrow :: Slide Trombone 01:02:14 - Meeple Realty, Building the finest inserts in the land! 01:03:58 - Islebound Review from Red Raven Games 01:38:00 - Tasty Minstrel Games healing the world through games 01:40:20 - Feature Segment :: Questions with Cat and the Hat   Game Timestamps: 11 Nimmt! - 00:57:20 A Feast for Odin - 00:52:32 Diplomacy - 00:23:23 Escape from Colditz - 00:43:02 Islebound - 01:03:58 Port Royal - 00:38:51 Scythe - 00:16:45 The Sinking of the Titanic - 01:50:35

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 11/08/16 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - Fall is in the air and we discuss Joshs' charm!  We thank everyone who participated in our Halloween Story competition and lament the affects that the time change has on our bodies.  Josh reveals that he loves vegetarian calzones, but only if they'll add bacon and other meat to them.  We have a LONG overdue visit from (potential) Intern Mobley, and discuss our excitement in regards to the upcoming BGGcon!  The Brawling Brothers Lowball Glasses are here and we are taking orders for BGGcon delivery (orders for shipment will start shortly after BGGcon).  We announce the first annual Brawling Brothers Gift Exchange and encourage you to participate.  Josh introduces his new "War Room Redeaux" intro and we reflect on games we played last year at this time (Mysterium, The Grizzled and Catacombs) and Josh reveals he is FLICK challenged. He needs your help - can anyone recommend a video to him on how to flick more effectively?!  We cover a SLEW of games in our NOW segment, including Knock Down Barns, Mechs vs Minions and Saloon Tycoon.  We dig in with our Haspelknecht review, and then wrap things up with an Academy Games Interview.  Uwe and Guter Eikert explain to us their philosophy for development, discuss how great Putin looks and answer the very LARGE question about the Mare Nostrum map design. Order your Brawling Brothers Lowball Glasses : http://brawlingbrothers.com/gear/glasses Order your Man Bear Pig Shirts : http://brawlingbrothers.com/mbp Participate in discussion: http://brawlingbrothers.com/guild   Episode Timeline: 00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardGameTables.com & Meeple Realty 00:00:43 - Intro and Banter 00:18:25 - A visit from Intern Mobley 00:21:00 - BGG.con 2016 00:30:18 - Brawling Brothers Gift Exchange  00:34:22 - Get your christmas orders in with BoardgameTables.com 00:35:40 - TNT - Then :: War Room Redeaux - Mysterium, Catacombs & The Grizzled 00:47:47 - TNT - Now :: Knock Down Barns, Mechs Vs. Minions, Strike, Go Cuckoo 01:20:35 - TNT - Tomorrow :: Universal Rule, ExSpelled, Mythic Battles: Pantheon 01:36:00 - Meeple Realty aids in the Terraforming of Mars 01:32:22 - Haspelknecht Review (Reprint by Capstone Games) 02:07:12 - Tasty Minstrel Games cooks the books with Ponzi Scheme 02:08:58 - Feature Segment :: Interview with Academy Games (Uwe and Gunter Eickert)   Game Timestamps: 1775: Rebellion - 02:28:00 Catacombs - 00:43:04 ExSpelled - 01:27:30 Fief: France 1429 - 02:58:20 Go Cuckoo! - 01:15:20 Conflict of Heroes: Guadalcanal - 02:41:45 Haspelknecht Review - 01:39:00 Knock Down Barns - 00:48:00 Mare Nostrum: Empires - 02:36:40 Mechs vs. Minions - 00:54:49 Mysterium - 00:40:45 Mythic Battles: Pantheon - 01:30:35 Saloon Tycoon - 01:12:05 Scotland Yard - 01:01:25 Strike - 01:06:50 The Grizzled - 00:36:45 Universal Rule - 01:20:50

In episode 29, Keith surveys Scott's game shelf. Plus, online trolls are discussed, favorite LCGs, as well as blinging out your board games. Also, board game therapy. Games and other topics discussed in this episode include, Dead of Winter, Zombie Dice, Invasion from Outer Space, Vast, Android Netrunner, Star Wars LCG, Mansions of Madness, Broken Token, Meeple Realty, and the perceived value of selling board games with painted miniatures. All this and more. Let's begin now, shall we?

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 10/25/16 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - Drakool and Eyegore stop by War Room Studio B and pay our listeners a spooky visit!  Brandon works on his Millennial Hiphop Dance.  Josh and Brandon discuss their goto Halloween costumes and reveal some of their scariest moments from their childhood. We unveil our sparkly new Brawling Brothers lowball glasses thanks to Bernard at Adco Marketing (for more information mail : bernard (at) adcomarketing.com).  BGG Secret Santa is upon us, and we highly recommend you sign up! Do you know the Muffin Man? Us either - but we do know what our favorite horror themed games are!  We share our Mythos Tales Review and tell you if we think this one is worthy of a spot in your collection.  We finish up, setting the tone perfectly for a spooky Halloween evening with our yearly visit to The Churro Zone - This years story was created by listener Nick McClure, and its sure to get your heart racing.   Order your Man Bear Pig Shirts : http://brawlingbrothers.com/mbp Participate in discussion: http://brawlingbrothers.com/guild Episode Timeline: 00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardGameTables.com & Meeple Realty 00:00:22 - Drakool and Eyegore visit War Room Studio B 00:09:44 - Intro and Banter 00:34:09 - Get your christmas orders in with BoardgameTables.com 00:36:00 - TNT - Then :: Battle Masters 00:46:23 - TNT - Now :: Favorite Horror Themed Games 01:20:55 - TNT - Tomorrow :: Robit Riddle & Presidential Knife Fight 01:31:06 - Meeple Realty aids in the Terraforming of Mars 01:32:22 - Mythos Tales Flavor 01:34:11 - Mythos Tales (8th Summit Games) Review 02:09:58 - Tasty Minstrel Games cooks the books with Ponzi Scheme   Game Timestamps: A Touch of Evil - 00:59:09 Arkham Horror - 00:47:L45 Battle Masters - 00:36:18 Eldritch Horror - 00:55:09 Fury of Dracula - 01:10:44 Last Friday - 01:06:55 Mythos Tales - 01:34:11 Presidential Knife Fight - 01:20:55 Robit Riddle - 01:27:07 The Others - 01:04:09

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 9/27/16 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - Mesmerized by the wonders of Forever Spin, Josh and Brandon set off on a journey that ends discuss movie remakes. The Gloomhaven box is HUGE. Brandon spreads the love as the Love Spreader of the Week.  Josh grills Brandon on why his boardgame liquidation but is happy to spend all of the funds raised building a new table at BoardgameTables.com!  We reveal an empty voicemail box and Josh brainstorms a voicemail contest on the fly (WIN FREE GAMES!).  Josh flashes back and we get in a live play (1 round) of BattleTech Science Fiction Combat Book Game.  We weigh in with our The Others Boardgame Review, and then settle into the couch for a revealing look at how and why the Brawling Brothers podcast is produced.   Episode Timeline: 00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardGameTables.com & Meeple Realty 00:00:40 - Intro + Banter 00:24:00 - Josh spends Brandon's money at BoardGameTables.com 00:31:35 - Voicemail Contest Revealed 00:35:55 - TNT - Then: Battletech Scient Fiction Combat Book Game 00:35:55 - TNT - Now: Mysterium, Happy Salmon, Dead Last, Forbidden Stars, Karuba 01:06:17 - TNT - Tomorrow: Mars 4:45, Mystic ScROLLS 01:17:04 - Meeple Realty presents the Scythe Factory 01:19:06 - The Others Boardgame Review - Cool Mini or Not Games 01:51:35 - Chimera Station from Tasty Minstrel Games is fresh and new! 01:53:35 - Feature Segment: On The Couch with Josh & Brandon   Game Timestamps: BattleTech Science Fiction Combat Book Game - 00:36:00 Dead Last - 00:52:43 Forbidden Stars - 00:57:10 Happy Salmon - 00:50:15 Karuba - 01:01:44 Mars 4:45 - 01:06:25 Mysterium - 00:46:45 Mystic ScROLLS - 01:12:24 The Others - 01:19:06

In our fifty-sixth episode, Graeme joins Aaron and Quinten as we try and heal Quinten's booboo with a Survival Kit segment for the Meeple Realty inserts Huts of Bora Bora, Rebellion Outpost, & Mystic Tavern. We also have not one, but three reviews this episode in our Reviewapalooza. We review three Crash of Games games, the fish set collection game Fish Frenzy, the fruit collecting trick taking game Plums, and the drafting game Backyard Builder's Treehouse. Then we discuss Art & Components and how they affect our enjoyment of a game. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss & Tasty Minstrel Games