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Join David, Michael, and Jesse as they review Woodcraft, published by Delicious Games and Rio Grande Games, and other games they have been playingGames discussed: Woodcraft, River Valley Glassworks, CalimalaBrothers Murph reviews The Prodigals Club.Join our Discord Server at THIS LINKFollow us on Instagram with THIS LINK
This week I tell Julius and the audience all about Free Ride, the train game by Friedemann Friese and published by Rio Grande Games. This is a fun pick-up and deliver game with quick turns that includes a solo challenge. Hop aboard and hear all about the game and what I think. Also, listen in for the Final Girl Season 3 giveaway!
Join David, Michael, and Jesse as David reviews Rio Grande Games' Beyond the Sun, argue whether the juice is worth the squeeze in games with lots of set up, and listen to Michael judge the Christmas gift that David got him. Games discussed this episode: Res Arcana, Tzolk'in, Beyond the Sun Join our Discord Server at THIS LINK Follow us on Instagram with THIS LINK
Dan Patriss is back with even more gaming news, including expansions for Dune Imperium. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com NEWS Dire Wolf Digital will release an expansion for Dune Imperium (And Uprising) Dune Imperium:Bloodlines, Q1 ‘25 ($40) Renegade Game Studios has announced another GI Joe DBG Expansion: The Crimson Veil, Feb ‘25 ($30) The G.I. JOE Deck-Building Core Game is required to play. Keymaster Games will release Fuego, late Nov ‘24 $20 (Trick taking card game) Rio Grande Games will release 7 Empires,by Mac Gerdts designer of Concordia, Jan '25 ($70) (an updating of his older game Imperial ) The City of Games Teased a “Duel” version of Isle of Cats-- The Isle of Cats: Duel, for release Dec 24 ($25) Gale Force 9 will be doing a new KS next year for the Star Trek Ascendency:The Final Frontier. This will be a big box with 7 expansions new planets, new Civs new cards and rumored new faction being the Gorn. CROWDFUNDING KICKSTARTER World Order Glass Garden (ButtonShy Games) Avalon The Riven Veil (From creators of Oathsworn) Clans of Caledonia:Industria Sweet Lands Fable Fury GAMEFOUND Lands of Evershade -- Awaken Realms BACKER KIT Defenders of the Realm: Legends Edition
Dan Patriss is back with even more gaming news, including expansions for Dune Imperium. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com NEWS Dire Wolf Digital will release an expansion for Dune Imperium (And Uprising) Dune Imperium:Bloodlines, Q1 ‘25 ($40) Renegade Game Studios has announced another GI Joe DBG Expansion: The Crimson Veil, Feb ‘25 ($30) The G.I. JOE Deck-Building Core Game is required to play. Keymaster Games will release Fuego, late Nov ‘24 $20 (Trick taking card game) Rio Grande Games will release 7 Empires,by Mac Gerdts designer of Concordia, Jan '25 ($70) (an updating of his older game Imperial ) The City of Games Teased a “Duel” version of Isle of Cats-- The Isle of Cats: Duel, for release Dec 24 ($25) Gale Force 9 will be doing a new KS next year for the Star Trek Ascendency:The Final Frontier. This will be a big box with 7 expansions new planets, new Civs new cards and rumored new faction being the Gorn. CROWDFUNDING KICKSTARTER World Order Glass Garden (ButtonShy Games) Avalon The Riven Veil (From creators of Oathsworn) Clans of Caledonia:Industria Sweet Lands Fable Fury GAMEFOUND Lands of Evershade -- Awaken Realms BACKER KIT Defenders of the Realm: Legends Edition
New games, and gaming news in this week's Munchkin Land with Dan Patriss Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com NEWS Gamers for Cures 2024 Charity Board Game Marathon benefiting Turner Syndrome Society of Carolinas/US. Donate HERE! To buy Raffles for THE WALL go to the Gamers Armory Site. Red Raven will be releasing Islebound:Emerald Edition into retail Late Oct ‘24 ($50) Rio Grande Games will release Moon Colony Bloodbath,designed by Donald X Vaccarino Jan ‘25 ($50) Lucky Duck Games will release Unconscious Mind, over here in US , Feb' 25 (~$60) A heavier weight euro with worker placement and engine building Renegade Game Studios teased Wraith & The Giants, by Scott Almes, March ‘25 ($35) Devir Games is releasing Quorum, March ‘25 ($30) Card drafting tableau building with a bit of a Social element to it On their site and press releases--Wizards of the Coast teased Marvel Spider-Man, into Magic: The Gathering DIGITAL Cascadia is now in Early access on steam ($14.99) CROWD FUNDING KICKSTARTER Star Trek Murder Mystery and Escape Room Games Stefan Feld City Collection: Chichén Itzá & Valencia Into The Dark Dungeon - Silver Mine The DUNGENERATOR: DIE in a Dungeon Mutagen Half Truth: Second Guess Barony: Royal edition SILOS, EGO, ORBIT | Epic Sci-Fi Trilogy by Reiner Knizia GAMEFOUND Rumble Planet Bardsung: Tale of the Forsaken Glade
New games, and gaming news in this week's Munchkin Land with Dan Patriss Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com NEWS Gamers for Cures 2024 Charity Board Game Marathon benefiting Turner Syndrome Society of Carolinas/US. Donate HERE! To buy Raffles for THE WALL go to the Gamers Armory Site. Red Raven will be releasing Islebound:Emerald Edition into retail Late Oct ‘24 ($50) Rio Grande Games will release Moon Colony Bloodbath,designed by Donald X Vaccarino Jan ‘25 ($50) Lucky Duck Games will release Unconscious Mind, over here in US , Feb' 25 (~$60) A heavier weight euro with worker placement and engine building Renegade Game Studios teased Wraith & The Giants, by Scott Almes, March ‘25 ($35) Devir Games is releasing Quorum, March ‘25 ($30) Card drafting tableau building with a bit of a Social element to it On their site and press releases--Wizards of the Coast teased Marvel Spider-Man, into Magic: The Gathering DIGITAL Cascadia is now in Early access on steam ($14.99) CROWD FUNDING KICKSTARTER Star Trek Murder Mystery and Escape Room Games Stefan Feld City Collection: Chichén Itzá & Valencia Into The Dark Dungeon - Silver Mine The DUNGENERATOR: DIE in a Dungeon Mutagen Half Truth: Second Guess Barony: Royal edition SILOS, EGO, ORBIT | Epic Sci-Fi Trilogy by Reiner Knizia GAMEFOUND Rumble Planet Bardsung: Tale of the Forsaken Glade
Ta-Te Wu is a Los Angeles-based board game designer who is originally from Taiwan. He has loved board game design since he was a child His extensive ludography includes two recent games FORK and AQUA. He has also designed many cat games such as Cat Rescue, Cleocatra, and Cat's Gambit. Very soon, he will add Cat Sudoku: Summer Festival.Some of his games are licensed to major US publishers such as Rio Grande Games, Chronicle Books, and Z-Man Games. The most recent release is Art Decko, a 2 to 4 player economic deck-building game of art collecting and museums, published by Rio Grande Games in 2021.When not designing and playing board games, he enjoys painting and streaming. His favorite artist is Van Gogh, and his all-time favorite TV shows are Band of Brothers and Modern Family.You can check out Cat Sudoku on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tatewu/catsudoku-summerfestivalFOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boardgamebingeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebingepodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/boardgamebingeWHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites: Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games
It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the showPrepare for a brand new first player as Chris takes the token and brings us his first of three episodes starting with "Does size matter...in board games?". FIRST PLAYER: ChrisOTHER PLAYERS: JP & AdrianIn this episode you'll learn:- all about JP's experiences with Beyond The Suns expansions Leaders of the New Dawn by Rio Grande Games- more about Reiner Knizia's latest release of Cascadero by Bitewing Games and Adrian's thoughts on his game of it- how Marvel Zombies by CMON differs from standard Zombicide in Chris' playthroughs- All about games shapes and sizes, what makes a big game? what makes a small game? and ultimately who caresLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOWN/AEPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count1:46 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex2:02 - JP - Beyond The Sun: Leaders of the New Dawn10:10 - Adrian - Cascadero19:50 - Chris - Marvel Zombies25:42 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Does size matter...in board games?26:21 - What makes a game big or small?37:02 - Exploring the smaller games48:59 - When smaller footprints can feel like a big experience54:18 - What about games that have bloat or take a while to play59:27 - Product factoring in the size of the game1:06:57 - TURN 4 - Would you rather...carry your biggest game around with you once a month or carry your smallest game everywhere you go?1:16:30 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up1:23:15 - TURN 6 - The Final TurnSupport the Show.SUPPORTING THE SHOW- Support us on Ko-FiENGAGING WITH THE SHOWWe want your questions so engage with the show through our channels below:- Email Us - BoardGameGeek - Facebook - Instagram- Youtube - TikTok
The Choo Choo Crew is back together at last, and we're talking all about Rio Grande Games and their rollercoaster experience publishing Winsome train games. We check out their history, their current catalog, our personal must haves, and upcoming announced titles as well. We'll also talk recent plays of The Old Prince 1871, Stellar Ventures, and 1830, and what we're looking forward to playing at DoaMcoN IV. (9:11) The Old Prince 1871 (13:13) Stellar Ventures (17:39) 1830 (21:04) DoaMcoN Hopes (35:55) Rio Grande Games Train Games http://www.dadsonamap.com https://www.youtube.com/@thechoochoocrew7615 Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter - @dadsonamap Instagram - @choo_choo_crew_podcast
In this episode we deep dive Beyond the Sun from Rio Grande Games! We also pontificate space travel, talk some older games, and Rob gives his Game Challenge update! 0:00 - Intro 5:35 - BGA Chat with Cam 7:30 - Video Game Chat 14:25 - Jake Game Speed Run - Whistle Mountain, Isle of Cats, Castles of Burgandy, Wind the Film, MLEM, Faraway 15:25 - Coimbra 20:00 - Ponzi Scheme 23:25 - Five Tribes 26:30 - KingDomino 28:35 - Rob Game Challenge Update 29:25 - Megaland 32:35 - Beyond the Sun - Intro 35:15 - 2001: A Space Odyssey 36:30 - Beyond the Sun - Initial Thoughts 40:30 - Beyond the Sun - Pros 51:20 - Beyond the Sun - Cons 58:45 - Beyond the Sun - Final Thoughts 1:04:15 - Bump or Dump - Newton 1:08:30 - Outro, Patron Thanks, Website Plugs 1:09:10 - Kate Bush - Hello Earth
This week, Dan has a rundown on Ticket to Ride South Korea, new Atomic Mass expansions, and more! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com NEWS Days of Wonder will release a new TTR Expansion-- Ticket to Ride Iberia & South Korea June ‘24. $45 Rio Grande Games is releasing the next expansion to Dominion Late Q2-- Dominion: Rising Sun ($45) Atomic Mass teased This is Some Rescue Squad Pack for Star Wars Shatterpoint, that they will open for pre-order June 3 (~$40) Finally W. Eric Martin had a great article on a bunch of 25th Century Games releases coming the rest of the year and into 2025 One being Grand Central Skyport a card based tableau building game with a rondell by Dan Germain Other Releases by 25th Century coming soon Sand Art by Kory Jordan Big Sur By Mondo Davis Circus Flohcati and Penguin Party, by Reiner Knizia Vampire Queen, by Wolfgang Kramer Jalape-NO!, by Kramer and Michael Kiesling Tasso Banana, by Philippe Proux and Junghee Choi CROWDFUNDING GAME FOUND Long Dark Sea I C E Unlimited KICKSTARTER Canvas Big Box Mad Matchup House of Fado Children of Morta:The board game Wicked Cribbage
This week, Dan has a rundown on Ticket to Ride South Korea, new Atomic Mass expansions, and more! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com NEWS Days of Wonder will release a new TTR Expansion-- Ticket to Ride Iberia & South Korea June ‘24. $45 Rio Grande Games is releasing the next expansion to Dominion Late Q2-- Dominion: Rising Sun ($45) Atomic Mass teased This is Some Rescue Squad Pack for Star Wars Shatterpoint, that they will open for pre-order June 3 (~$40) Finally W. Eric Martin had a great article on a bunch of 25th Century Games releases coming the rest of the year and into 2025 One being Grand Central Skyport a card based tableau building game with a rondell by Dan Germain Other Releases by 25th Century coming soon Sand Art by Kory Jordan Big Sur By Mondo Davis Circus Flohcati and Penguin Party, by Reiner Knizia Vampire Queen, by Wolfgang Kramer Jalape-NO!, by Kramer and Michael Kiesling Tasso Banana, by Philippe Proux and Junghee Choi CROWDFUNDING GAME FOUND Long Dark Sea I C E Unlimited KICKSTARTER Canvas Big Box Mad Matchup House of Fado Children of Morta:The board game Wicked Cribbage
There's yet another Invincible game coming our way from Skybound Games! Subscribe to the Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed! Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed RSS Feed Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com NEWS Skybound games will release Invincible:Escape from Mars in early ‘24 ($25) Rio Grande Games will release the very much anticipated Evacuation later this year ($70). Renegade Game Studios will release an expansion for the classic (and now reprinted) Robo Rally-- Robo Rally Master Builder March ‘24 ($25) An older Kickstarter game is getting a bit of a re-release from quartermaster games-- The Shipwreck Arcana later this year ($25) And finally bing this is still Halloween season University Games has released Rocky Horror Show Game now available per amazon ($25) CROWDFUNDING KICKSTARTER GameToppers LLC 10-24-23 Here's an image for you to enter a contest to win either a package or a big credit towards buying a package on their site Fall of Lumen Flame and Fang The Gilded Realms Ezra and Nehemiah Dice Throne- X-Men, Co-Op and Deadpool GAMEFOUND The Witcher: Path of Destiny Keyforge: Grim Reminders
There's yet another Invincible game coming our way from Skybound Games! Subscribe to the Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed! Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed RSS Feed Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com NEWS Skybound games will release Invincible:Escape from Mars in early ‘24 ($25) Rio Grande Games will release the very much anticipated Evacuation later this year ($70). Renegade Game Studios will release an expansion for the classic (and now reprinted) Robo Rally-- Robo Rally Master Builder March ‘24 ($25) An older Kickstarter game is getting a bit of a re-release from quartermaster games-- The Shipwreck Arcana later this year ($25) And finally bing this is still Halloween season University Games has released Rocky Horror Show Game now available per amazon ($25) CROWDFUNDING KICKSTARTER GameToppers LLC 10-24-23 Here's an image for you to enter a contest to win either a package or a big credit towards buying a package on their site Fall of Lumen Flame and Fang The Gilded Realms Ezra and Nehemiah Dice Throne- X-Men, Co-Op and Deadpool GAMEFOUND The Witcher: Path of Destiny Keyforge: Grim Reminders
Join us this week as we sail into a game of Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico, a Spiel des Jahres nominee, was designed by Andreas Seyfarth and was first published by Alea, Ravensburger, and Rio Grande Games in 2002. Episode Summary The panel takes a deep dive into this once top-rated game that has seemingly lost its charm and acknowledges the problematic aspects of its theme while focusing on its gameplay evolution. This insightful discussion takes you through the intricate interplay between players, emphasizing how every move impacts the game overall, adding an element of thrill and excitement. We scrutinize how Puerto Rico demands forward-thinking and careful decision-making. We explore the fascinating dynamics of opportunity cost; discussing how your actions can provide other players an advantage and how they can impact the gameplay. We also point out how the scarcity of spaces could make or break your strategy in the game. Finally, we close the episode with our personal experiences and reflections. We discuss the pleasure of revisiting Puerto Rico every few years, keeping the game fresh and intriguing while also weighing in on the appeal of the new version. Whether you're a board game aficionado or a curious newbie, this episode promises a wealth of insights. Show notes created with assistance from https://podium.page / / / / / You can Listen to Us: Spotify || Apple Podcasts || Google Podcasts || YouTube You can Support Us: Patreon || Merch: Redbubble || Leave a Rating & Review wherever you listen. Ratings & Reviews are the easy and free way to show us your support. You can Follow Us: Twitter || Bluesky || Instagram || Discord / / / / /
Join us this week in our first episode of Season 2 of Games from the Cellar. We ride the tide of the Mighty Mississippi in the 1997 Classic, Mississippi Queen! Mississippi Queen, designed by Werner Hodel, was first published by Rio Grande Games in the US in 1997. Mississippi Queen won the Spiel des Jares in 1997. Episode Summary Embark on a journey with us as we navigate the thrilling world of Mississippi Queen, the classic 25-year-old steamboat racing board game. We cover all of the challenges and surprises that can alter the course of the race at any moment, and delve into the nuances that make this game a unique experience. Our conversation isn't restricted to just the game's history and elements. We've got a treasure trove of strategic insights to share, useful for newbies and seasoned players. We'll reveal our thoughts on the game's mechanics, the strategic challenge of picking up passengers mid-race, and how a single wrong turn can significantly shift the game's outcome. We'll recount our personal experiences during our adrenaline-fueled round of the game, emphasizing how the thrill of the race can keep you on the edge of your seat, right till the very end. We also highlight the game's adaptability for different audiences, making it a perfect choice for a family game night. So hold onto your seats and get ready for a riveting deep-dive into the world of Mississippi Queen. Whether you're a long-standing fan or a curious newbie, this lively discussion promises an enjoyable ride for all. Show notes created with assistance from https://podium.page / / / / / You can Listen to Us: Spotify || Apple Podcasts || Google Podcasts || YouTube You can Support Us: Patreon || Merch: Redbubble || Leave a Rating & Review wherever you listen. Ratings & Reviews are the easy and free way to show us your support. You can Follow Us: Twitter || Bluesky || Instagram || Discord / / / / /
Join us this week as the panel powers up a game of Power Grid! Power Grid, also known as Funkenschlag, was designed by Friedemann Friese and was first published in the US by Rio Grande Games in 2004. Power Grid was a Spiel des Jahres Recommended Game in 2005 and has won many other awards. Episode Summary In this episode, we're getting back to our roots with a game that's near and dear to our hearts - Power Grid. Listen in as we brush up on the rules and explore the ins and outs of managing resources, power plants, and cities on the game board. As we dive into the strategy of Power Grid, we discuss the importance of timing your moves, managing your money, and the intricacies of the game's mechanics. From the costs of connecting cities to the unevenness of the map, we explore how to navigate the challenges and opportunities that arise throughout the game. We also touch on the turn order, resource demand, and how effectively maneuver and take advantage of openings on the board. Whether you're a seasoned Power Grid player or new to the world of resource management and strategic gameplay, you'll find plenty of insights and tips in this episode. From mastering turn order to predicting resource demand, we share our love for this timeless game and its fascinating blend of strategy, economics, and competition. Connect with us through our website, and find links to our social media and Discord server. Don't forget to participate in our Pick-Our-Play for June. The poll will close on May 31st! We look forward to hearing from you! Episode Chapters (0:00:16) - Power Grid (0:16:47) - Controlling the Grid (26 Minutes) (0:42:04) - Powering Up an Energetic Strategy (15 Minutes) (0:00:16) - Power Grid (17 Minutes) We begin by discussing the various sections of the Power Grid game map, debating which area should be excluded from the game. We then move on to how powering the game works, discussing how resources must be bought and burned in the power plants to power cities. We then discuss how the person with the lowest resources gets the first choice of fuel, and how the fuel gets more expensive as it is used up. We also look at the various plant options, including green energy plants that don't require resources. (0:16:47) - Controlling the Grid (26 Minutes) We explore how players can use the game's mechanisms to set up their own positions and take control of the game. We also discuss how to manage money, fuel, and power plants in order to gain the most benefit from each turn, as well as the importance of playing strategically. Finally, we examine the importance of timing when it comes to buying cities and fuel in order to maximize the player's advantage. (0:42:04) - Powering Up an Energetic Strategy (15 Minutes) We discuss the dynamic of the game, focusing on the tactical decisions that must be made to gain control of the board. We examine how players can use their money to buy power plants and cities, and how the game's mechanics can be manipulated to gain an edge. We also consider the cost of connecting different cities, and how the map isn't balanced in certain areas. Finally, we explore how opportunity cost plays a role in the bidding process and how it can affect the outcome of the game. Finally, we recommend the game, noting its availability and the various maps available. Show notes created with assistance from https://podium.page / / / / / You can Listen to Us: Spotify || Apple Podcasts || Google Podcasts || YouTube You can Support Us: Patreon || Leave a Rating & Review wherever you listen. Ratings & Reviews are an easy and free way to show us your support. You can Follow Us: Twitter || Instagram || Discord / / / / /
This is Dice Tower Now for the week of April 4, 2023. This week, dlp drills their new title into our head, Magic finds one to rule them all, Fantasy Flight sharpens their dagger, and Alley Cat Games were not built in a day. TOP STORIES (1:25) Joe Manganiello to head a Dragonlance Adaptation The one and only one ring in Magic the Gathering Plaid Hat announces Freelancers, the sequel to Forgotten Waters Marvel D.A.G.G.E.R. from Fantasy Flight detailed Drachenhüter from Michael Menzel announced by Kosmos Magic Rabbit coming from Alley Cat Games Rome in a Day coming from Alley Cat Games Trepanation announced by Robin David and dlp Games Setup announced by Bezzerwizzer and Jacob Berg Nunatak revealed from Kane Klenko and KOSMOS Sauscharf card game coming to US from Wolfgang Kramer and Christian Stöhr Racing Hedgehogs, a retheming of Bucket Brigade, coming from Reiner Knizia CROWDFUNDING (15:45) Townsfolk Tussle: Foul Neighbors and Odd Jobs D.E.I. - Divide Et Impera (Expansion & Reprint) Let's Go to Japan Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze Galactic Renaissance Nekojima SPONSOR UPDATE (26:05) The great variety of Lucky Duck titles NEW RELEASES (28:30) Exit: The Professor's Last Riddle designed by Inka and Markus Brand, published by Thames & Kosmos Tapestry: Fantasies and Futures Expansion by Stonemaier Games, designed by Chris Scaffidi and Mike Young Legendary Marvel Black Panther and Legendary Marvel Black Widow published by Upper Deck, designed by Devin Low Rolling Heights published by AEG, designed by John D Clair Revive designed by Helge Meissner, Eilif Svensson, Anna Wermlund, and Kristian Amundsen Østby, published by Aporta and Asmodee Betrayal at House on the Hill: The Werewolf's Journey - Blood on the Moon published by Hasbro, designed by Dave Chalker, Banana Chan, Noah Cohen, Bruce Glassco, Brian Neff, Will Sobel, and Jabari Weathers Horseless Carriage published by Splotter Spellen, designed by Jeroen Doumen and Joris Wiersinga Karak published by Thames & Kosmos, designed by Roman Hladik and Petr Miksa La Famiglia: The Great Mafia War published by Capstone Games, designed by Maximilian Maria Thiel Disney Villains: the Card Game designed by Leo Colovini, published by Ravensburger Fancy Feathers by Rio Grande Games and designer Friedemann Friese CONNECT: Follow our Twitter newsfeed: twitter.com/dicetowernow Dig in with Corey at DiceTowerDish.com.
Puns may be the lowest form of humor, but goodness do they make me giggle. If Kiwi ever groans in disappointed at a pun, he's lying, he loves it. Is he the worst? Possibly. This is week, the ladies are away, so it's just Kiwi and Eric playing Fjords by Franz-Benno Delonge and published in 2005 by Rio Grande Games. That's the edition we played, but there is a newer edition in 2022, published by Grail Games and with updates from Phil Walker-Harding. Post your comments to Twitter/Instagram @FirstTurnCast or email us at firstturntabletop@gmail.com. Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe! Until next week, play more games!
The panel drops in on El Grande, the 1996 Spiel des Jahres Winner. El Grande was designed by Wolfgang Kramer and Richard Ulrich and was first published by Rio Grande Games in the US in 1995. Episode Summary: In this episode, we discussed the 1995 board game El Grande, which has been popular for almost 30 years. We discussed our experiences with the game, both online on Board Game Arena and in person, the latter we agreed is vastly superior. We then discussed the appeal of El Grande, noting its simple yet effective game mechanisms. Finally, we discussed the game in-depth and shared our personal experiences and ratings. We noted that it is a good game, and should be played face-to-face and with five players whenever possible. Visit our website and join the conversation on Discord! Chapters: (0:00:00) - Playing El Grande in Person (0:12:27) - The Appeal of El Grande (0:19:38) - Area Control in El Grande (0:31:05) - A Battle of Wits (0:42:40) - Interpreting El Grande Chapter Summaries: (0:00:50) - Playing El Grande in Person (12 Minutes) El Grande is a 1995 board game by Wolfgang Kramer and Richard Elrick. It is an area-majority game that requires players to manage their resources and successfully use power cards to get cubes onto the board and gain points. After 9 rounds, the player with the highest points is the winner. The participants discussed their experiences with the game, both on Board Game Arena and in person. They agreed that playing in person was vastly superior, as it allowed for more interpersonal interaction and tactics. (0:12:27) - The Appeal of El Grande (7 Minutes) El Grande is an example of an early Euro game and has been popular for almost 30 years. The game is a 'cube pusher' with an interesting bidding mechanism. It lacks an engaging theme or narrative, a common trait of early Euro-style games. The game mechanisms are simple but effective and have been difficult to replicate in later games. The game also has an interesting scoring system and the potential for resource manipulation. The conversation also touches on the preferences of different players, with some preferring flashier fare, and some preferring games with dinosaurs and lots of colors. (0:19:38) - Area Control in El Grande (11 Minutes) El Grande is discussed in depth and is compared to other board games of its era. The conversation focuses on the mechanisms of the game and its strategic depth, with the ability to choose between depth and width when scoring points. It is noted that there is a good amount of downtime in the game and that there is a two-step process to putting pieces on the board, which can be challenging. It is also discussed that there is an interesting decision space in the game, with players having to choose between cards and trying to read their opponents. (0:31:05) - A Battle of Wits (13 Minutes) In this section of the conversation, we wrap up our thoughts on El Grande, with the panel sharing their personal experiences and ratings. The participants discuss the components of the game, how the game plays, and how it is best played in person rather than online. They also discuss the different decision points and their importance to the game. The participants agree that it is a good game, but that it needs something to bridge the gap between the hard decision points and the waiting for someone else's turn. Shownotes created with assistance from https://podium.page
This is Dice Tower Now for the week of February 28, 2023. This week, the Akropolis is truly made of gold, all the animals escape Cartagena, Ethnos goes to the frontier of Space, and everything's got a butt. TOP STORIES (2:45) As d'Or Award winners announced Apex Legends the Board Game coming from Glass Cannon, Electronic Arts, and Respawn Trick or Trick Games to release new version of Gold West Cartagena: Escape Diaries coming from Pretzel Games and Leo Colovini Sea Dragons announced by Fractal Juegos Publisher Devir and designer Carmen García Jiménez announce Ierusalem Anno Domini Card game Mantis released by Exploding Kittens Gamewright launches children's IP card game Butts on Things Concordia by Mac Gerdts gets new expansion Roma/Sicilia New expansion coming to Reiner Knizia's deck builder, Quest for El Dorado Ethnos by Paolo Mori getting rethemed to Archeos Society by Space Cowboys Druids coming from Rio Grande Games and first time designer Federico Marcucci CROWDFUNDING (12:40) The Search for Lost Species Chomp, Sail, Couture, and Mind Space TenTricks Homeworld: Fleet Command Stefan Feld City Collection: Vienna and Cuzco Blueprints of Mad King Ludwig SPONSOR UPDATE (22:15) Scott Morris THE HOTNESS (24:15) Twilight Struggle: Red Sea – Conflict in the Horn of Africa Heat: Pedal to the Metal Ethnos Gloomhaven Ark Nova Frosthaven Brass: Birmingham HUANG Archeos Society Earth CONNECT: Follow our Twitter newsfeed: twitter.com/dicetowernow Dig in with Corey at DiceTowerDish.com.
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This is Dice Tower Now for the week of January 3, 2023. This week, WizKids lives their very best lives, Darwin apparently apologizes for being French, Doomtown is better off in a pine box, and Rio Grande Games plays hooky. TOP STORIES (2:30) Your Best Life by WizKids Velonimo by 25th Century Games and Bruno Cathala Doomtown: Weird West Edition from Pine Box Entertainment New edition of 1974 classic Kingmaker announced In the Footsteps of Darwin coming from Sorry We Are French Publisher Rio Grande announces trick taking game Hooky from designer James Miller Seas of Strife by Rio Grande Games confirmed for 2023 Andy Deso and Indian publisher Kheo Games announce Panchayat Woodcraft Roll and Write available by print and play Floe from Henry Audubon and Pika Games coming to Kickstarter March 28 SPONSOR UPDATE (11:00) HOTNESS (11:50) Lost Ruins of Arnak Flamecraft Cascadia Endless Winter: Paleoamericans Wingspan Frosthaven Dune: Imperium Aeon Trespass: Odyssey Ark Nova Heat: Pedal to the Metal CONNECT: Follow our Twitter newsfeed: twitter.com/dicetowernow Dig in with Corey at DiceTowerDish.com. Have a look-see at Barry's wares at BrightBearLaser.com.
In this Publisher Showcase, Tom Vasel takes a look at his top 10 games from Rio Grande Games!
Shelley and I head to the airport and build our airline companies in 2020's Blue Skies by Joe Huber from Rio Grande Games then we head back to 2010 and become cat people for some unknown reason in Felinia by Michael Schacht from Matagot and Asmodee which has been recently republished in 2019with some tweaks as Dragon Boats of the Four Seas from Maple Games
For starters I am beyond the moon thankful to share that this podcast has been downloaded more than 9,000 times!!!! In this episode Bruce does a deep dive into Beyond the Sun by Rio Grande Games, designed by Dennis K. Chan. In addition Bruce shares about his upcoming game of Twilight Imperium (4th Edition) with the Prophecy of Kings expansion, and more as this episode was recorded LIVE and can be watched on the @BoardGameImpact pages on Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook. Make sure to subscribe on each so that you can join in live for a future recording as Bruce talks about more gaming things and your questions before and after the episode recording! To learn more about Board Game Impact you can: Join the Patreon: Board Game ImpactLike the Facebook Page: Board Game ImpactInstagram: @boardgameimpactEmail: boardgameimpact@gmail.com
Shelley and I play a couple of very different but excellent dice games this week Dice Realms by Tom Lehmann from Rio Grande Games and Dandelions by Takashi Sakaue from Boardgametables.com Remember that you can support the podcast by making a small donation at www.patreon.com/garrettsgames or by buying one (or some) of the games on our Games For Sale list. Pay the shipping and it can arrive on your doorstep. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16ovRDNBqur0RiAzgFAfI0tYYnjlJ68hoHyHffU7ZDWk/edit?usp=sharing
This week we are going to cover the rules for Dominion. Dominion is a game designed by Donald X. Vaccarino and is illustrated by Matthias Catrein, Julien Delval, Tomasz Jedruszek, Ryan Laukat, et. al. The game is published by Rio Grande Games. Dominion is a deck building game for 2 to 4 players.Expansions include Dominion: Seaside (2009), Dominion: Prosperity (2010), Dominion: Alchemy (2010), Dominion: Hinterlands (2011), Dominion: Cornucopia (2011), Dominion: Dark Ages (2012), Dominion: Guilds (2013), Dominion: Adventures (2015), Dominion: Intrigue (2016), Dominion: Empires (2016), Dominion: Nocturne (2017), Dominion: Menagerie (2020), Dominion: Allies (2022).Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:46 Contents03:35 Preparation05:35 Overview06:30 Action Phase08:02 Buy Phase10:09 Clean-Up Phase10:44 Game End 11:22 Card Types13:06 Terminology17:24 Shuffling18:04 Additional Rules / 5-6 Player Rules20:14 Sample Turn22:29 Random Card Notes29:21 Recommended Sets of 1030:50 MCG Thoughts
The Smart Car was truly out-of-the-box thinking. "Why do passenger cars all have to be the way they are?" asked some clever group of designers, and designed the minimalistic teensy Smart Car. Of course, the challenges posed by manufacturing the little thing, or driving the little thing on a highway, or walking away from a crash in the little thing, proved to be compelling arguments in favour of more traditional passenger car manufacture. What I'm saying is that sometimes the box exists for a reason, notwithstanding the virtues of experimentation. Games Played Last Week:01:48 -The Guild of Merchant Explorers (Matthew Dunstan & Brett J. Gilbert, AEG, 2022)06:25 -Street Masters (Adam Sadler & Brady Sadler, Blacklist Games, 2018)11:37 -Oltréé (Antoine Bauza & John Grümph, Studio H, 2021) 17:08 -Massive Darkness 2: Hellscape (Alex Olteanu & Marco Portugal, CMON, 2022)21:46 -Paint the Roses (Ben Goldman, North Star Games, 2022)24:04 -Groundhog Day: The Game (Propsero Hall, Funko Games, 2021)26:21 -Framework (Uwe Rosenberg, Edition Spielwiese, 2022)29:11 -Circadians: Chaos Order (S J Macdonald & Zach Smith, Garphill Games, 2022)33:59 -For Science! (R. Eric Reuss, Grey Fox Games, 2021)35:39 -Vengeance (Gordon Calleja, Mighty Boards, 2018)News (and why it doesn't matter):42:24 Tiletum from Daniele Tascini and Simone Luciani, update on the Daniele Tascini controversies44:47 HeroScape will not return with pre-painted minis and ode to American retail47:31 SVWAG at the Shut Up & Sit Down Expo: SHUX! September 30 - October 247:45 Feature Game: Space Station Phoenix (Gabriel J. Cohn, Rio Grande Games, 2022)
There was a time you could just stroll in a big box store in the United States and just buy a miniatures skirmish game that was actually pretty good. Sure, it didn't have analog movement or anything, but it used true line of sight and had amazing plastic terrain. So much plastic. Like, a whole lot. One the one hand, Hasbro says they're bringing HeroScape back, but on the other, ain't no way it's coming back the same as it was. They're going to bleed us dry for those little pre-painted dolls--even assuming they're still pre-painted, that is.Games Played Last Week:02:22 -My Father's Work (T.C. Petty III, Renegade Game Studios, 2022)04:20 -Kleos (Jim Kavanagh, Azure Horizon Games, 2021)08:14 -Meeple War (Max Valembois, Blue Cocker Games, 2016)10:23 -Imperium: The Contention (Gary Dworetsky, Contention Games, 2021)12:24 -Neuroshima Hex! 3.0: Beasts (Joanna Kijanka, Portal Games, 2021)13:48 -Catch the Moon (Fabien Riffaud & Juan Rodriguez, Bombyx, 2017)15:09 -A Feast for Odin: The Norwegians (Gernot Köpke & Uwe Rosenberg, Feuerland Spiele, 2018)16:45 -Zeppelin Attack! (Eric B. Vogel, Evil Hat Productions, 2014)19:22 -Arctic Scavengers (Robert K. Gabhart, Rio Grande Games, 2009)20:43 -Capital Lux 2: Generations (Eilif Svensson & Kristian Amundsen Østby, Aporta Games, 2021)23:04 -Wonderland's War (Tim Eisner, Ben Eisner, & Ian Moss, Druid City Games, 2022)26:53 -Flourish (James A. Wilson & Clarissa A. Wilson, Starling Games, 2021)News (and why it doesn't matter):29:37 Everdell digital on Steam by Dire Wolf30:37 www.patreon.com/svwag31:39 HeroScape: Age of Annihilation announced at GenCon34:35 Imperium: Horizons expandalone for Classics/Legends with 14 new civilizations37:05 SVWAG at the Shut Up & Sit Down Expo: SHUX! September 30 - October 237:19 Feature Game: Carnegie (Xavier Georges, Quined Games, 2022)
Times are bad. Children no longer listen to their elders and everyone is running a Kickstarter. When I started this hobby I had no idea I would get a crash course in international shipping and logistics. Back in the day you might have had a friend in Germany send you the hot new thing, now you're tracking to see when the container ship with your stuff gets to leave port in China. 01:24 AYURIS: Beyond the Sun (Dennis K. Chan, Rio Grande Games, 2020)Games Played Last Week:03:42 -Legacy of Dragonholt (Nikki Valens with Daniel Clark, Tim Flanders, Annie VanderMeer Mitsoda, & Greg Spyridis, FFG, 2017)09:51 -Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Scrawlers--Heroes of Undermountain (Vangelis Bagiartakis & Konstantinos Karagiannis, Wizkids, 2021)11:36 -The Great Wall (Kamil 'Sanex' Cieśla, Robert Plesowicz, & Łukasz Włodarczyk, Awaken Realms, 2021)15:08 -Eriantys (Leo Colovini, Cranio Creations, 2021)20:28 -Northgard: Uncharted Lands (Adrian Dinu, Shiro Games, 2022)26:14 -Space Station Phoenix (Gabriel J. Cohn, Rio Grande Games, 2022)30:07 -Don't L.L.A.M.A. Dice (Reiner Knizia, AMIGO, 2021)31:21 -Circadians: Chaos Order (S J Macdonald & Zach Smith, Garphill Games, 2022)37:35 -Mosaic: A Story of Civilization (Glenn Drover, Forbidden Games, 2022)News (and why it doesn't matter):47:38 Peter Pan by Marc Paquien48:07 Reprint of Traumfabrik: Nightmare Productions (by Trick or Treat Productions)48:29 Return of the 7th Sea CCG 48:45 Deal with the Devil: hidden roles, app-driven, huge theological questions49:26 Bloodstones by Martin Wallace50:31 SVWAG at the Shut Up & Sit Down Expo: SHUX! September 30 - October 251:11 Topic: Does the Industry Demand Too Much?
Much talk of animals this week, what with wombats and mass animal harvesting in Stroganov. Mark's experience was that despite covering many hot-button issues in his medical ethics classes, the one that invariably produced the most voluble emotional responses was that of medical testing on animals. Pit Bull owners, in particular; despite there being no medical testing of the type discussed on Pit Bulls. Go figure. Games Played Last Week:01:03 -San Francisco (Reiner Knizia, Rebel Studio, 2022)04:44 -Ca$h 'n Guns: Second Edition (Ludovic Maublanc, Repos Production, 2014) 06:69 -Carnegie (Xavier Georges, Quined Games, 2022)08:15 -Vengeance (Gordon Calleja, Mighty Boards, 2018)10:17 -Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Scrawlers--Heroes of Undermountain (Vangelis Bagiartakis & Konstantinos Karagiannis, Wizkids, 2021)12:58 -Dungeons, Dice & Danger (Richard Garfield, alea, 2022)15:44 -Space Statoon Phoenix (Gabriel J. Cohn, Rio Grande Games, 2022)20:09 -The Great Wall (Kamil 'Sanex' Cieśla, Robert Plesowicz, & Łukasz Włodarczyk, Awaken Realms, 2021)23:08 -Hand-to-Hand Wombat (Matthew Inman, Elan Lee, & Cory O'Brien, Exploding Kittens, 2022)26:38 -Transmissions (Adam West, CrossCut Games, 2022)27:54 -Legacy of Dragonholt (Nikki Valens with Daniel Clark, Tim Flanders, Annie VanderMeer Mitsoda, & Greg Spyridis, FFG, 2017)News (and why it doesn't matter):32:06 SVWAG at the Shut Up & Sit Down Expo: SHUX! September 30 - October 232:30 SVWAG back on YouTube: Video review of Stars of Akarios' Preludehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXJrOXhZz0E32:42 Gordon Calleja's Fateforge: Chronicles of Kaan33:33 Undaunted: Battle of Britain34:37 Ascending Empires: Zenith edition 2023 WizKids35:48 Hickory Dickory36:20 Spirit Island: New Horizons Target-exclusive38:42 CMON's Dune: War for Arrakis39:20 Feature Game: Stroganov (Andreas Steding, Game Brewer, 2021)
Join me as I chat with Judy Martin, veteran quilt designer, author, and publisher. She spent time as an editor and principal pattern designer for Quilter's Newsletter, went on to found her own publishing company, Crosley-Griffith in 1987, and is still creating new designs. We talk about quilting (no surprise there!) and Judy's approach to helping quilters make the very best quilts they can, not the most quilts they can. She has some great tips and tricks, so listen carefully! We also talk about her non-quilting life and even her and her husband's quilting board game, Quilt Show. For those of you who want to play, you can find Quilt Show at Rio Grande Games, https://www.riograndegames.com/games/quilt-show/.
Like bringing aliens to your home? If so, listen to Mitch and Tony review the new sci-fi engine building game from Gabriel Cohn and Rio Grande Games.Time Stamps:4:24 Starcraft5:00 Magic the Gathering5:29 Living Forest, MicroMacro Crime City7:00 Dune Imperium7:43 FEATURE REVIEW - Space Station Phoenix
In this episode... Adam and Kellye are still working through the https://boardgamegeek.com/geekpreview/57/gen-con-2022-preview?availability=forsale (Board Game Geek Gen Con 2022 Preview) list. They are taking a look at games from R&R Games, Randolph, Rather Dashing Games, Rebel Studio, Red Raven Games, Redshift Games, Renegade Game Studios, Resonym, and Rio Grande Games https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/362503 (Bug Off!) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/332853 (Dom Pierre) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/362457 (Ferret Out) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/341192 (Oh Really?) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/344247 (Coyote Peterson's Wild Adventure) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/336505 (Wild Kratts Endangered Wildlife Game!) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/347137 (Chronicles of Avel) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/355957 (Meadow: Downstream) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/357271 (San Francisco) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/364541 (Knight Fall) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/342546 (Tacopocalypse) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/336498 (Unicorn Stew) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/170624 (Crusaders: Thy Will Be Done) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/170624 (Crusaders: Thy Will Be Done Deluxe Edition) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/289240 (Crusaders: Thy Will Be Done – Divine Influence) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/358553 (G.I. Joe Deck-Building Game: Shadow of the Serpent Expansion) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/328866 (My Father's Work) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/358558 (My Little Pony: Adventures in Equestria Deck-Building Game) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/358763 (My Little Pony: Adventures in Equestria Deck-Building Game – Familiar Faces Expansion) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/357688 (Power Rangers: Deck-Building Game – Omega Forever) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/352627 (Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid – Merciless Minions Pack #1) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/352628 (Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid – Time Force Ranger Pack) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/358560 (Transformers Deck-Building Game: Infiltration Protocol) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/358554 (Vampire: The Masquerade – Rivals – The Heart of Europe) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/330592 (Phantom Ink) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/104557 (Dominion: Hinterlands) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/365192 (Dominion: Hinterlands – Update Pack) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/364019 (Dominion: Prosperity – Update Pack) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/362517 (Dominion: Prosperity) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/356205 (Dominion: Seaside – Update Pack) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/355958 (Dominion: Seaside) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/270439 (Race for the Galaxy: Expansion and Brinkmanship) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/356414 (Space Station Phoenix) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2842 (TransAmerica) Find us online:Twitter: https://twitter.com/varianthex?lang=en (@varianthex) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/varianthex/ (@varianthex) Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/varianthex (@varianthex) (we might start streaming games soon) Website: https://varianthex.com/ (varianthex.com) Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info:Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the https://freemusicarchive.org/ (Free Music Archive). "https://freemusicarchive.org/music/mr-smith/hope-lights-the-horizon/shimmer (Shimmer)" was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=XdogNYkwwpFzI-hudvS-4_Mcvd0E-VCI19XQ8agwb0CoivXGWHeATrBu-wQx27rMs_ss0Wo3wqUDFxaM (please leave the artist a tip!)
Shelley and head to out space to design tech trees and explore the galaxy in Beyond the Sun by Dennis K. Chan from Rio Grande Games then we head into the mystical realm and explore The Forgotten City by Ying-Tan Liu from TWOPLUS Games Be sure to check out our list of games for sale - good deals and you just have to pay shipping - there are even some Freebies with purchase! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16ovRDNBqur0RiAzgFAfI0tYYnjlJ68hoHyHffU7ZDWk/edit?usp=sharing You can also sponsor the podcast at www.patreon.com/garrettsgames
We celebrate the release of a palindrome episode with the glorious news of the return of SHUX, the Shut Up & Sit Down Expo. Perhaps more relevantly, SVWAG are invited guests! Both Mark and Walker will be in Vancouver from September 30th to October 2nd. Now that you know where they will be, you can more efficiently avoid them. Or you could go play a game with them, whatevs.02:54 AYURIS: Tidal Blades: Heroes of the Reef (Tim Eisner & Ben Eisner, Druid City Games, 2020)Games Played Last Week:05:45 -Vengeance: Roll & Fight (Gordon Calleja, Noralie Lubbers, & Dávid Turczi, Mighty Boards, 2022)10:05 -Regicide (Paul Abrahams, Luke Badger, & Andy Richdale, Badgers from Mars, 2020)10:52 -Scape Goat (Jon Perry, Indie Boards & Cards, 2020)12:54 -Battlelore 2nd Edition (Richard Borg & Robert A. Kouba, FFG, 2013)15:57 -Millennium Blades: Collusion (Joshua Van Laningham & D. Brad Talton, Jr., Level 99 Games, 2021)21:32 -Golem (Flaminia Brasini, Virginio Gigli, & Simone Luciani, Cranio Creations, 2021)22:42 -Clash of the Gladiators (Reiner Knizia, Rio Grande Games, 2002)27:17 -Guards of Atlantis II (Artyom Nichipurov, Wolff Designa, 2022)28:22 -Ghost Adventure (Wlad Watine, Buzzy Games, 2020)31:36 -Orléans (Reiner Stockhausen, dlp Games, 2014)33:01 -Shamans (Cédrick Chaboussit, Studio H, 2021)37:19 -Carnegie (Xavier Georges, Quined Games, 2022)38:39 -Scythe (Jamey Stegmaier, Stonemaier Games, 2016)39:44 -The Guild of Merchant Explorers (Matthew Dunstan & Brett J. Gilbert, AEG, 2022)News (and why it doesn't matter):41:09 Discordia by Bernd Eisenstein41:25 Spiel des Jahres Winner: Cascadia from Randy Flynn and Flatout Games, Kennerspiel Living Forest from Aske Christiansen and Ludonaute41:52 The Wordle nightmare evolves into board form42.32 Sabika by Germán P. Millán43:00 SVWAG at the Shut Up & Sit Down Expo: SHUX! September 30 - October 243:57Topic: Fumbling towards a New NormalVideo: Board Game Design: How COVID 19 changed the board game industry foreverhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM190p6MiPk
Enjoy the works of Thomas Lehmann while you can! Despite the lack of player interaction of Dice Realms, Mr. Lehmann has violated local, provincial, and federal law by not supplying a solo mode. International treaty has also been flouted by the absence of a campaign. I fear he may be put in boardgame jail as a consequence. Can he build a tableau convincing enough as his defence? His attorney, Dr. Gonzo, does not inspire much confidence.Games Played Last Week:01:01 -Titan (Matthieu Podevin, Holy Grail Games, 2022)09:25 -Carnegie (Xavier Georges, Quined Games, 2022)12:58 -Core Worlds: Nemesis (Andrew Parks, Quixotic Games, 2021)16:36 -Transmissions (Adam West, CrossCut Games, 2022)19:11 -burncycle (Josh J. Carlson & Shannon Wedge, Chip Theory Games, 2022)21:41 -Lancaster: Big Box (Matthias Cramer & Wolfgang Panning, Queen Games, 2015)27:49 -Sleeping Gods (Ryan Laukat, Red Raven Games, 2021)31:21 -Shamans (Cédrick Chaboussit, Studio H, 2021)News (and why it doesn't matter):34:49 FlickFleet: Xeno Wars on Gamefound36:12 Village Big Box36:39 Puerto Rico decolonized: Puerto Rico 189737:53 Furnace expansion: Interbellum38:25 BoardGameGeek signs deal to push Gamegenic sleeves. Too little independent media in boardgaming?40:22 Feature Game: Dice Realms (Thomas Lehmann, Rio Grande Games, 2022)
Welcome back to "normal" broadcasting with Episode 40 of The Last Standee podcast! In this episode, after a brief Standee Catch-up, Fen talks about Tussie Mussie, a quick, cutthroat drafting game of flowery bouquets. After it, it's without any doubt Audrey's turn to talk about miniature storage. We get back to boardgame broad talk with Dice Realms, Tom Lehmann's latest effort published by Rio Grande Games. Finally, Fen closes the episode with a rare specimen of a working 2-player social deduction game: Mantis Falls!
Preparation is important. We very carefully do our advance research here at SVWAG, but occasionally mild errors do creep in. For this week, Mark studiously crafted notes and observations on such issues as four octave vocal ranges, Nickelodeon celebrity culture, and whether boredom of a third party constitutes necessary or sufficient conditions for breaking up with one's girlfriend. Sadly for Mark, Ariana was not the Grande under discussion this week, so he was forced to begin anew.Games Played Last Week:01:12 -Clinic Deluxe Edition (Alban Viard, AVStudioGames, 2019)05:36 -Contra: The Board Game (Adam Sadler & Brady Sadler, Blacklist Games, 2022)07:08 -Furnace (Ivan Lashin, Hobby World, 2021)08:38 -Pulsar 2849 (Vladimír Suchý, CGE, 2017)10:59 -Settlement (Oleksandr Nevskiy, IGAMES, 2021)12:43 -Race for the Galaxy (Thomas Lehmann, Rio Grande Games, 2007)16:23 -Décorum (Harry Mackin, Charlie Mackin, & Drew Tenenbaum, Floodgate Games, 2022)19:49 -Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition (Sydney Engelstein, Jacob Fryxelius, & Nick Little, Stronghold Games, 2021)23:34 -Factory 42 (Timo Multamäki, Dragon Dawn Productions, 2021)31:05 -Nidavellir: Thingvellir (Serge Laget, GRRRE Games, 2020)33:31 -Dune: Imperium--Rise of Ix (Paul Dennen, Dire Wolf, 2022)News (and why it doesn't matter):37:19 Rise & Fall by Christophe Boelinger and Ludically launching on Kickstarter in July37:54 Doomrock Ultimate on Gamefound38:46 Castles by the Sea on Kickstarter39:41 Robotech Macross DOG FIGHT follow-up: caveat emptor, perhaps best to wait and see41:05 Mark on Board Game Barrage this Thursday, April 2841:45 Check out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/svwag, new exclusive show BLOAT42:30 Upcoming Omnibus questions episode! Please submit any and all questions. www.sowronggames.com/contact43:07 Feature Game: El Grande (Wolfgang Kramer & Richard Ulrich, Hans im Glück, 1995)1:15:08 SVWAG Presents Masterpiece Theatre: The Orbital Children
Yes, we are but slaves to the new releases, which is why we are reviewing a fifteen-year-old game. "But that's impossible!" you reply, "No one was alive back then!" Records are scant, but there is a rich oral tradition that people have been playing games at least since the release of Nirvana's Nevermind. Archeologists are still trying to carbon-date that period exactly, though.Games Played Last Week:01:39 -Dead Reckoning (John D. Clair, Alderac Entertainment Group, 2022)08:14 -Cosmic Frog (Jim Felli, Devious Weasel Games, 2020)09:54 -Familienbande (Leo Colovini, Winning Moves Germany, 2004)13:23 -Barrage (Tommaso Battista & Simone Luciani, Cranio Creations, 2019)16:04 -Cursed Court (Andrew Hanson, Atlas Games, 2017)19:37 -Blockers! (Kory Heath, AMIGO, 2007)21:48 -Dicke Dämonen (Heinrich Glumpler, Edition Erlkönig, 2004)24:09 -New York Zoo (Uwe Rosenberg, Feuerland Spiele, 2020)28:05 -Khmer (team SAIEN, Saien, 2010) [Elements Pegasus]30:05 -Priests of Ra (Reiner Knizia, Rio Grande Games, 2009)News (and why it doesn't matter):32:26 Corvus Belli's (of Infinity fame) upcoming fantasy game: Warcrow33:31 Pfister's Mombasa to become Skymines34:13 New Cosmic Encounter expansion: Cosmic Odyssey 35:30 Walker's Who Asked for This? Fantasy Realms Marvel, and Deluxe Castles of Burgundy36:48 Board game beat-em-up à la Golden Axe? Mythic Games' Anastyr38:35 Through the Desert 25th Anniversary Edition from Steeped Games39:50 Feature Game: Agricola (Uwe Rosenberg, Lookout Games, 2007) and Agricola (Revised Edition) (Uwe Rosenberg, Lookout Games, 2016)
This is Dice Tower Now for the week of March 21, 2022. This week, Flat River gets fatter, Portals appear in Brazil, Smirkin' Boopin' Cats fall off the bed, and GAMA LAMA BOBAMA. TOP STORIES (2:10) AEG announces Shake That City Empire's End coming from John D Clair and Brotherwise Games Planet Unknown from Adam's Apple Games coming to retial Hybrid deck builder SolForge Fusion coming from Justin Gary and Richard Garfield Tile placement game Akropolis announced by Hachette Flat River Group acquires distributor Luma and Synapses Games Smirk and Dagger releasing abstract game Boop Portal Games to co-publish Brazil: Imperial by Zé Mendes Ahoy is next asymmetrical title from Leder Games Marvel: Remix is WizKid's next IP version for Fantasy Realms Grand Gamers Guild selling Ukraian Ambassador promo card to help support refugees Stonewall: Uprising, a historical treatment of the gay rights movement in America, coming from Taylor Shuss CROWDFUNDING (13:35) Alice in Wordland: Curiouser and Curiouser from DrawLab Entertainment Illiterati from designers Gary Alaka, Rob Chew, and Jon Kang Rumors and Legends by designer Reuben Brunson and BIGABOT Games Small Samurai Empires: Rise of Tokugawa by Milan Tasevski and Archona Games Hamlet from designer David Chircop and publisher Mighty Board Tiwanaku by designer Olivier Grégoire and Sit Down Games SPONSOR UPDATE (21:50) Sherlock: Case Connection gameplay from GAMA NEW RELEASES (22:50) The Smoky Valley by Claude Sirois, published by Spielworxx Marvel Champions: Sinister Motives from Fantasy Flight Games Marvel Legendary: Doctor Strange & The Shadows of Nightmare from Upper Deck Entertainment Iki from designer Koota Yamada and publisher Sorry We Are French Caper: Europe from Keymaster Games and designer Unai Rubio Ginkgopolis: The Experts 3rd edition from Pearl Games and designer Xavier Georges Dune: CHOAM and Richese Expansion from Gale Force 9 Glory Islands by Arve D. Fühler, published by Rio Grande Games CONNECT: Follow our Twitter newsfeed: twitter.com/dicetowernow Dig in with Corey at DiceTowerDish.com. Have a look-see at Barry's wares at BrightBearLaser.com.
We're always on the lookout for new potential taglines here at SVWAG, as our earlier efforts "that one where the guy talks to that dude" and "we shout into a can so you don't have to" have been deemed insufficient. "We like it hard" was put forth by Walker, but the editorial staff are afraid it is apt to be misconstrued. "We weaponize children" was rejected for the opposite reason, namely that it might be correctly interpreted. Specificity tends to get us into trouble, which is why we have kept "a boardgaming podcast about boardgames" for as long as we have.1:04 AYURIS: Project: ELITE (Konstantinos Kokkinis, Marco Portugal, & Sotirios Tsantilas, CMON, 2020)Games Played Last Week:02:33 -Crusaders: Thy Will Be Done (Seth Jaffee, Tasty Minstrel, 2018)04:54 -Beyond the Sun (Dennis K. Chan, Rio Grande Games, 2020)08:48 -Gutenberg (Katarzyna Cioch & Wojciech Wiśniewski, Granna, 2021)11:24 -Reign (Uncredited, PlayMonster, 2020)16:55 -Gizmos (Phil Walker-Harding, CMON Global Limited, 2018)18:30 -Combat Commander: Mediterranean (Chad Jensen, GMT Games, 2007)23:15 -Jekyll vs. Hyde (Geonil, Mandoo Games, 2021)27:08 -Ankh: Gods of Egypt (Eric M. Lang, CMON, 2021)30:52 -Merchants Cove (Jonny Pac, Carl Van Ostrand, & Drake Villareal, Final Frontier Games, 2021)33:33 -Caverna: The Cave Farmers (Uwe Rosenberg, Lookout Games, 2013)News (and why it doesn't matter):37:16 Co-op Carcassonne: Nebel über Carcassonne, "Fog over Carcassonne"38:00 Frostpunk and Dying Light Adaptations39:00 Undaunted Normandy on PC, Mac, and iPad by Bookmark Games40:04 51st State Master Set Ultimate Edition on Gamefound 40:29 Topic: Difficulty in Co-ops
New “season”. New intro tune. Same off-the-cuff board game conversation. As usual, we start chatting about some of the latest stuff that we have been diggin', including the new Big Thief record, Pokémon Legends Arceus, the Batman Calzone, and Ted Lasso, and then we dive into the games. Crowdfunding Roundup:24:20 Bloc by Bloc: Uprising26:47 Tindaya28:55 EarthGames We've Been Playing:32:25 Trails (Henry Audubon, Keymaster Games)36:10 Caper: Europe (Unai Rubio, Keymaster Games)42:12 For Science! (R. Eric Reuss, Grey Fox Games)51:05 Project L (Michal Mikes, Jan Soukal, Adam Spanel, Boardcubator)55:06 Bunny Kingdom (Richard Garfield, Iello)56:20 Beyond the Sun (Dennis K. Chan, Rio Grande Games)58:59 Jump Drive (Tom Lehmann, Rio Grande Games)58:59 Race for the Galaxy (Tom Lehmann, Rio Grande Games)1:08:50 Res Arcana (Tom Lehmann, Sand Castle Games)1:17:23 Factory Funner (Corne van Moorsel, BoardGameTables.com)Featured Game:1:26:05 Meadow (Klemens Kalicki, Rebel Studios)Post Credits Discussion That Was Teased In The Introduction But Then Totally Forgotten About:1:45:45 Our favorite boardgame art.
Reviews of So Clover!, Marvel United, Trek 12-Himalaya and so many more. Featured review: Tabannusi-Builders of UR by Board and Dice; Reroll Praga Caput Regni by Rio Grande Games . Board game discussion starts at 29:58. https://bluepegpinkpeg.com/ep214.Thank you to our sponsors: Queen Games, Grand Gamers Guild, and AEG.Timestamps: 29:58 - Marvel United; 38:25 - So Clover!; X46:21 - Similo-Spookies; 52:23-Trek 12-Himalaya
The So Very Wrong About Games line of Action Princess Dolls (TM) are coming to a store near you! Thrill to all your favourite characters, like Huey, Dewey, and Louis, each with weird monochromatic accessories and some spring-loaded gimmick that'll bruise some kid in Oregon and thus be regulated into weaksauce! Plus, get the Kingston Action Playset. Your parents put it together, batteries not included.Games Played Last Week:01:57 -Puzzle Strike 2 (David Sirlin, Sirlin Games, 2022)08:49 -The Crew: Mission Deep Sea (Thomas Sing, KOSMOS, 2021)10:59 -Uprising: Curse of the Last Emperor (Cornelius Cremin, Pawel Mazur, & Dirk Sommer, Nemesis.Games, 2021)11:36 -Reign of Witches (Amabel Holland, Hollandspiele, 2020)16:56 -Bitoku (Germán P. Millán, Devir, 2021)18:47 -Riftforce (Carlo Bortolini, 1 More Time Games, 2021) 20:54 -Orléans: Invasion (Inka Brand, Markus Brand, & Reiner Stockhausen, dlp Games, 2015) 22:18 -Regicide (Paul Abrahams, Luke Badger, & Andy Richdale, Badgers from Mars, 2020)25:29 -Final Girl (Evan Derrick & A.J. Porfirio, Van Ryder Games, 2021)News (and why it doesn't matter):31:54 Iron Forest on Kickstarter February 8th by Brain Games33:20 Hand-to-Hand Wombat on Kickstarter now35:05 Rolling Heights from John D. Clair on Kickstarter February 8th35:51 Space Station Phoenix by Gabriel J Cohn and Rio Grande Games in April 202236:58 Deep Rock Galactic: The Board Game on Kickstarter February 10th38:08 Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest by Paolo Mori and Stonemaier Games39:33 Feature Game: G.I. JOE Deck-Building Game (T.C. Petty III, Renegade Game Studios, 2021)
Shelley and I move animals around the savannah in Savannah Park by Wolfgang Kramer and Michael Kiesling from Capstone Games and Deep Print Games then we attempt to strategically draft tiles to build our fields in Key Harvest by Richard Breese from R&D Games and Rio Grande Games in 2007
In the second episode of Quick Looks from The Long View, Elhannan Lloyd Keller and I tackle two new games. First up is Too Many Cinderellas from Grail Games. Does this new micro game bring anything new to the field? Is it just a light filler, or does it offer opportunities with clever play? Listen and find out! Next, we review Roll for the Galaxy from Rio Grande Games. Is it possible for the dice version of a game to EVEN be better than the original? Listen to hear our thoughts about this fascinating new game. Finally, I review Versailles from NSKN Games. Does this game offer anything new to the worker placement genre? Is there a rondel hidden in there? Check out the review to find out! Thanks, of course, to my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com, the Dice Tower and thanks to YOU for listening!
In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by first time guest Joe Sallen as we discuss his favorite game, Terra Mystica. What makes this game unique? Is the game a conflict game, or an economic game, or something else entirely? What novel ideas were presented in the game? What, if anything, does the expansion add to the experience. Find out the answers to these questions and more in this episode! As a bonus, I also review two new titles, City Hall by Tasty Minstrel Games, which can be found at the 2:06:30 mark of the episode, and Rattlebones by Rio Grande Games at the 2:25:20 mark of the episode. What makes these titles worthy of your time? Are the customizable dice of Rattlebones the next great mechanism in boardgaming? Does City Hall capture all of the backstabbing, wheeling dealing, influence peddling and application of cash that evokes the theme of politics? Listen and find out! Thanks, as always, to www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of The Long View, thanks to The Dice Tower Network and thanks, of course, to YOU for listening! The podcast can be found here in the BGG database, through iTunes and Stitcher by subscription, or by following the link listed below.
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