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Like a spurned lover to an ex, Justen and Tom crawl back to the game that got them into the hobby: Catan. Following is a rambling discussion on "prestige editions" of board games; products like Catan 3D and War of the Ring Anniversary Edition where people spend a month's rent on a pile of plastic and cardboard. Where is my deluxe Cockroach Poker with real insects, I ask you??
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 : 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