Podcasts about strategy games

Len and DM are joined by the current Age of Empires II world champion, Hera, to discuss the state of the game in 2026. We try to explain its longevity, examine what it takes to be a top-level esports player, and discuss Hera's streamer invitational tournament, The King's Gauntlet.

In Episode 152 of the WiscoDice podcast, “Rolling for Relaxation,” the crew settles in for a cozy conversation all about the growing world of cozy tabletop games. From charming storytelling adventures to low-stress board games perfect for winding down after a long day, we explore what makes a game feel truly “cozy.” Join us as we share some of our favorite comfort games, discuss the appeal of peaceful gaming experiences, and talk about why cozy games continue to carve out an important place in the tabletop hobby. You can likely pick up any of these games at your local game store. Of course, support your local game store. If you don't have a local game store, support ours! * Noble Knight Games: https://www.nobleknight.com/ * Misty Mountain Games: https://www.mistymountaingames.com/ Subscribe and Listen to the WiscoDice Tabletop Gaming Podcast: * Subscribe on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gh/podcast/wiscodice/ * Subscribe on Audible Podcasts: https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B08JJP2YNR * Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Vzy8kFT0oC2YrXvNB5R6T * Subscribe on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/wiscodice Please also follow us on our social networks * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiscoDice * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiscodice/ * WiscoDice Discord: https://discord.gg/mD4Fw8gMZF

Today's episode is a special one for us, because I'm joined by someone who helped shape not only my own leadership journey, but also the trajectory of our company and the podcast. Sean Slatter is the former president and CEO of LSI, a lifetime leader in government contracting, and currently serves as chairman of the board. Over the course of his career, he has worked at the intersection of business, policy, national security, and international trade, and that perspective is exactly why er wanted him on the show today, because the world is entering what many analysts are calling a new era of strategic competition, where energy, technology, and economic pressure are increasingly being used as tools of geopolitical power. From tensions involving Iran and global energy routes, to the semiconductor race between the United States and China, to sanctions becoming one of the most powerful tools governments use short of war, today we're talking about how global power is shifting and what it means for business, policy, and strategy.

Len and Jon are joined by PC Gamer's Evan Lahti to Slay the Spire once again in the roguelike deckbuilder sequel. We discuss why our intrepid host is so bad at this game, if she can even be helped, and what the wackiest combos we've seen so far look like.

New game from publisher Lone Colossas Games is coming to Crowd Funding and we needed to find out more about this one! Conesy and Suzanne chat with Josh to find out more about the game, One of Us Will Die. If you like Social Deduction games like Werewolf, Two Rooms and a Boom, and Coup and like playing role playing games then this is a game you should definitely check out. Support it now on Kickstarter * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lonecolossusgames/one-of-us-will-die?ref=essq0k You can likely pick up any of these games at your local game store. Of course, support your local game store. If you don't have a local game store, support ours! * Noble Knight Games: https://www.nobleknight.com/ * Misty Mountain Games: https://www.mistymountaingames.com/ Subscribe and Listen to the WiscoDice Tabletop Gaming Podcast: * Subscribe on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gh/podcast/wiscodice/ * Subscribe on Audible Podcasts: https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B08JJP2YNR * Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Vzy8kFT0oC2YrXvNB5R6T * Subscribe on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/wiscodice Please also follow us on our social networks * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiscoDice * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiscodice/ * WiscoDice Discord: https://discord.gg/mD4Fw8gMZF

Tony is joined by SirWigglesTheGreat for his seasonal appearance! The two talk about the news that Epic Games is working on an Extraction Shooter for Disney, the upcoming 7.5 update for FF14 (All Fan Fest News will be covered next episode), Wiggles' new addiction called Foxhole, and a whole lot of Warhammer 40k things that wiggles is excited for and Tony has no understanding of! They also recap the last two weeks of gaming news headlines and upcoming game releases!Follow Tony: https://www.twitch.tv/tonysgameloungeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonysGameLounge--------------------------------------------------------Follow SirWiggles: https://www.twitch.tv/sirwigglesthegreatYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sirwigglesthegreat--------------------------------------------------------This Weeks Episode was Edited by Mike: https://www.instagram.com/heyitsmikeye/Join the Official Tony's Game Lounge Discord: https://discord.gg/xXyvjaCsXp

Len, Jon, and Sin gear up and get ready to die on the first turn to some BS in Xenonauts 2, a sequel to a throwback to a classic tactics game. We discuss how it stacks up to the old school UFO Defense, the Firaxis reboots, and the best Noah Wyle show, Falling Skies.

Big moments deserve big battles—and in Episode 150, we're diving headfirst into what makes a boss fight truly unforgettable. From tension-building mechanics and dynamic environments to avoiding the dreaded “bag of hit points,” we break down how Dungeon Masters can craft encounters that feel cinematic, challenging, and earned. Whether your table craves nail-biting strategy or epic, story-driven showdowns, this episode is packed with practical tips and table-tested ideas to help your next final boss leave a lasting impression. Join the host as they discuss how they make boss fights spectacular. You can likely pick up any of these games at your local game store. Of course, support your local game store. If you don't have a local game store, support ours! * Noble Knight Games: https://www.nobleknight.com/ * Misty Mountain Games: https://www.mistymountaingames.com/ Subscribe and Listen to the WiscoDice Tabletop Gaming Podcast: * Subscribe on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gh/podcast/wiscodice/ * Subscribe on Audible Podcasts: https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B08JJP2YNR * Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Vzy8kFT0oC2YrXvNB5R6T * Subscribe on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/wiscodice Please also follow us on our social networks * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiscoDice * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiscodice/ * WiscoDice Discord: https://discord.gg/mD4Fw8gMZF

In this Operators bonus episode presented by Google, we take a Renaissance history passion project end-to-end — using Gemini, Notebook LM, Stitch, and Google AI Studio to build a faceless YouTube channel with cinematic AI-generated videos, an illuminated manuscript-style companion website, and a turn-by-turn political strategy game where you try to survive 30 years in Medici-era Florence. Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@maskedmediciIlluminated manuscript companion site: https://maskedmedici.netlify.app/Republic of Lies game: https://republic-of-lies-328501101281.us-west1.run.app/Tools used:GeminiNotebookLM StitchGoogle AI Studio

3MA is finally embracing AI! Okay, not really. But Len and Jon do have many thoughts about Heart of the Machine, a fascinating, story-driven strategy RPG about becoming the world's first sentient computer.

Justin and Conesy rank their top 5 board game titles published by Thunderworks Games. You can likely pick up any of these games at your local game store. Of course, support your local game store. If you don't have a local game store, support ours! * Noble Knight Games: https://www.nobleknight.com/ * Misty Mountain Games: https://www.mistymountaingames.com/ Subscribe and Listen to the WiscoDice Tabletop Gaming Podcast: * Subscribe on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gh/podcast/wiscodice/ * Subscribe on Audible Podcasts: https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B08JJP2YNR * Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Vzy8kFT0oC2YrXvNB5R6T * Subscribe on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/wiscodice Please also follow us on our social networks * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiscoDice * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiscodice/ * WiscoDice Discord: https://discord.gg/mD4Fw8gMZF

Send a text100 Neurodivergent VoicesThis episode is different.To celebrate the 100th episode of the Mad About… Podcast, I didn't want to make it about me.Instead, I wanted to do something bigger.For years, neurodivergent people have been spoken about, researched, analysed, labelled and misunderstood. But far too rarely are we simply given the microphone to speak for ourselves.So for this episode I asked one question:“What are you mad about?”And 100 neurodivergent humans answered.In this episode you will hear 100 different voices, from people with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, Tourette's, chronic conditions and other beautifully complex brains.People from different backgrounds. Different ages. Different experiences of the world.Some answers are funny. Some are powerful. Some are heartbreaking. Some will make you nod your head and feel seen in a way you never have before.Because neurodivergent people are not one story.We are not one stereotype. We are not one narrative. We are not a box.This episode is a reminder that behind every diagnosis is a human being with passions, anger, joy, interests, obsessions and things that make them mad about life.100 people. 100 voices. 100 things they are mad about.And every single one of them deserves to be heard.Time Stamp0:00 Intro and the 100 Voices Mission2:15 What Maddy is Mad About4:45 Kindness and Empowerment with Vie7:10 ADHD Myths and Diagnosis Trends9:30 Dogs and Emotional Support11:50 Crafting and Mental Health14:15 Challenging Normality and Boxes16:40 Cult Recovery and Pokémon19:05 Changing Attitudes Toward Death21:30 Systems for Sideways Thinkers23:55 Stationery and Organisation Addiction26:20 Appearances and Snap Judgments28:45 Inclusion and Chronic Pain31:10 Reeducating the Public on Autism33:35 Comedy Improv and Confidence36:00 Sensory and Emotional Needs in Kids38:25 Navigating Access to Work Support40:50 Child Safety and Online Bullying43:15 Late Diagnosis and Allotment Gardening45:40 Role Playing Games and Escapism48:05 Cultural Bias in Spanish Diagnosis50:30 Strategy Games and WWE Sacrifice52:55 Expression and Fulfilment in Tech55:20 Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Explained57:45 Silk Art and Creative Storytelling1:00:10 Reforming the Education System1:02:35 Neuroscience and the Human Body1:05:00 Content Creation and the 1% Tweak1:07:25 Sustainable Jewellery and Cork1:09:50 Perinatal Mental Health Advocacy1:12:15 Energy Management over Time Management1:14:40 Fixing Founder Dependency and Burnout1:17:05 Mental Health Awareness and Car Culture1:19:30 Consumer Rights and Effective Complaining1:21:55 Entrepreneurship and Late Diagnosis1:24:20 The Joy of Airsoft and Inner Children1:26:45 Nature, Spiritual Self, and Obsidian1:29:10 Food, Cooking, and Happy Places1:31:35 Rescue Dogs and Unconditional Love1:34:00 Supporting PDA and Pressure-Sensitive Kids1:36:25 Reconnecting with Self and Reiki1:38:50 Education Advocacy and SEN Support1:41:15 The Magic of Transformation Coaching1:43:40 Holistic Health and Reclaiming Uniqueness1:46:05 Success, Burnout, and Body Signals1:48:30 Primitive Reflexes and Movement Therapy1:50:55 Aphantasia and ---------------------- Visit Maddy's ⁠⁠⁠Stan Store⁠⁠⁠ Follow Maddy on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠

Len is joined by long-time friend and collaborator, real life video game lawyer D.M. Schmeyer, to reconnect over tales of nearly 30 years nerding out together and discuss what we're currently in to and up to. Games Discussed: The Necromancer's Tale Amorantus Esoteric Ebb

In this episode of the 3v0 Podcast, the hosts dive into a casual discussion about the video game Dispatch. dispatch #dispatchgame #dispatchvideogame #dispatchgameplay #dispatchreview #dispatchdiscussion #videogamepodcast #gamingpodcast #gamingdiscussion #indiegames #strategygames #dispatchmechanics #dispatchgameplaydiscussion #dispatchimpressions #funnygamingmoments #casualgamingpodcast #3v0podcast #gamingcommentary #videogametalkshow #gaminghumor #videogamediscussion Catch the stream on Twitch Be our Friend on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter Peep our YouTube Channel Send us a message: 3v0PodcastTeam@gmail.com

Len and Jon get tactical with the squad-based space marine (in the classical sense) platoon simulator, Menace. Because war is actually about Family.

This week, Rowan and Luke contemplate the inherent class struggle implied by feline-rodent relations in another delightful, furry-adjacent city builder with Whiskerwood. In this world, the cat tax doesn't simply mean posting a pet pic to thank people for reading your wall of text modding tutorial. It's wealth extracted from the whiskered workers by feline overlords in a distant land. The solution, once again, might be trains.

Len and Brian "Chef Lu Bu" Smawley are joined by friend of the show Diana to peek into the near distance at the strategy games we're interested in that have announced or probable release dates in 2026. It's going to be another big year for city-builders! Also, is Total War 40K even a good idea? Games discussed: Total War: Warhamer 40,000, Dawn of War 4, Menace, Slay the Spire 2, Nova Roma, Norse: Oath of Blood, DarkSwitch, Battlestar Galactica: Shattered Hopes, Beyond These Stars, SkyRig, SpaceCraft, Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, Star Wars: Zero Company

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Len, Mike, and Luke pop the champagne and discuss the Strategy Games of the Year for 2025. And we can't really talk about the year in strategy without dwelling on the big theme of Disappointment. But all is not woe, because we played plenty of stuff we loved this year, too! Stay tuned after the main show for a chunky, free preview of this year's final Patreon bonus episode! Games Discussed: Civilization 7, Endless Legend 2, Europa Universalis 5, Crusader Kings 3, Stormgate, Broken Arrow, Two Point Museum, Jurassic World Evolution 3, Burden of Command, Anno 117, Master of Command, Cataclismo, Tempest Rising, Phantom Brigade, 9 Kings, The King is Watching, Drillcore, Pioneers of Pagonia, The Great Villainness: Strategy of Lily, Heretic's Fork, Tavern Keeper

Chris Yi takes a look at his favorite games from 2025 that are heavy, or evening main events, or otherwise big ol' cool games!

Tales of the Field is a podcast series which gives voice to social activists and social innovators who work in and with their communities to create social impact and sustainable change. They share with us their work in the field - where they  tackle complex social issues and aim to create sustainable change and social impact. At its core, their work is human-centered, systemic and always informed by a deep understanding of the context and people's lives.In this episode, we talked with with Shane Casey, Creative Lead, and Fergus Gleeson, Research Lead in Applied Human Sciences, at The Dock, Accenture's global innovation center in Dublin, who share the outcome of a research project Accenture did with CARE International in order to understand the challenges and opportunities of AI in the Global South. We talked about the design and development of Raise Your Voice, a strategic game to create participatory engagement of communities in the Global South, and give them a voice in the development and governance of AI. They highlighted the value of games for inclusive and participatory engagement in humanitarian and development contexts, and beyond.To learn more about the research done by Accenture with Care International on AI and the Global South: https://www.careinternational.org.uk/news-stories/ai-and-the-global-south-making-ai-more-ethical-and-effective-through-inclusive-participation/About the game:https://www.100archive.com/projects/raise-your-voiceTo download the game: https://github.com/Accenture/raiseyourvoiceConception: Melchior Tamisier-FayardCo-conception: Anne-Laure FayardVoice, Sound design, and Post-Production: Melchior Tamisier-Fayard Music : Guilhem TamisierArtwork: Jyoti Tamisier-Fayard

In this episode of Fantasy NBA Today, presented by FanDuel, Aaron Bruski and Steve “Dr. A” Alexander break down the week ahead in fantasy basketball. The episode includes: How to maximize games played for your roster Best streaming opportunities for the week Players to target Tips to gain a strategic edge over your league Download the SportsEthos App on the APP Store and Google Play! FantasyPass now includes DAILY PROJECTIONS - perfect for DFS and head-to-head leagues. Join the Discussion on DISCORD for real-time advice and community support. Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Apple and Spotify for expert updates and tips! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, John shares how a simple strategy game, Kingshot, became an unexpected business lesson for lawn and landscape owners. Discover how resource management, upgrade timing, and skill tree decisions in the game mirror the exact challenges business owners face in pricing, budgeting, capacity planning, and daily operations. If you have ever felt stuck, stretched thin, or unsure where to invest your time and money, this episode will help you rethink your strategy and make smarter moves for your business. Comments and Questions are welcome. Send to ProfitswithPajak@gmail.com Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser.  Relay Relay is small business banking that puts you in complete control of what you are earning, spending, and saving. Click here to sign up for Relay and get $50.00 cash bonus!http://join.relayfi.com/promo/get-50-ulumkswykjzwi4dqsm?referralcode=profitswithpajak&utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=podcast  Equip Expo 2026 Tickets: https://plus.mcievents.com/EquipExpo2026?RefId=PAJAK Upcoming Events:   Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit www.Yardbook.com  Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK Relay Relay is small business banking that puts you in complete control of what you are earning, spending, and saving. Click here to sign up for Relay and get $50.00 cash bonus!http://join.relayfi.com/promo/get-50-ulumkswykjzwi4dqsm?referralcode=profitswithpajak&utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=podcast  Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with Thee Best Podcast Producer in the biz! https://www.instagram.com/mrproducerusa/   Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK, and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it is FREE for a year. https://www.greenfrogwebdesign.com/johnpajak My Service Area "Qualify Leads Based on Your Profitable Service Area." Click on this link for an exclusive offer for being a "Profits with Pajak" listener. https://myservicearea.com/pajak   Training and Courses Budgets, Breakevens, and Bottom Lines™ Workshop John Pajak's exclusive system is designed to help you avoid common failures and achieve your business' financial goals to be profitable and scale your business. https://www.johnpajak.com/offers/qvgvV8m3/checkout   Yardbook Training Workshops Learn one-on-one with John Pajak to use Yardbook like a pro to streamline your business and make more money! https://www.johnpajak.com/offers/aJ9YX7aB/checkout

Len, Nerium, and Mike kick back to highlight some of our favorite strategy and non-strategy games of 2025 that didn't make it to a full episode. There were how many Roman city-builders this year? And yes, sports management games do count as strategy. Even that one. Games discussed: Nova Roma Look Outside Lisa the Painful Total War Warhammer: Tides of Torment Skin Deep Ambrosia Sky Demonschool Phantom Brigade Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream Crusader Kings 3: All Under Heaven Mount & Blade 2: War Sails Cities Skylines 2 Victoria 3: Iberian Twilight Death Howl Heroes of Might & Magic: The Olden Era The Case of the Golden Idol Enigma Trilogy

As we close out 2025, the WiscoDice team is back with our final podcast episode of the year, reflecting on a full calendar of tabletop adventures. In this episode, the hosts revisit the games that defined their year, the events and conventions that shaped their experiences, and the memorable moments that stood out along the way. Join us as we wrap up the year in gaming and look ahead to what is coming in 2026. Head over to our blogs where you can find Amazon affiliate links to many of the items discussed in this show. Using our affiliate links doesn't cost you anything, but helps support the show just a little bit. Thank you so much for your support!!! You can likely pick up any of these games at your local game store. Of course, support your local game store. If you don't have a local game store, support ours! * Noble Knight Games: https://www.nobleknight.com/ * Misty Mountain Games: https://www.mistymountaingames.com/ Subscribe and Listen to the WiscoDice Tabletop Gaming Podcast: * Subscribe on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gh/podcast/wiscodice/ * Subscribe on Audible Podcasts: https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B08JJP2YNR * Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Vzy8kFT0oC2YrXvNB5R6T * Subscribe on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/wiscodice Please also follow us on our social networks * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiscoDice * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiscodice/ * WiscoDice Discord: https://discord.gg/mD4Fw8gMZF

The Dice Tower shares 12 great game recommendations in 10 different categories. This time, it's 12 advanced strategy games!

4The Dice Tower shares 12 great game recommendations in 10 different categories. This time, it's strategy games!

Len and Jon are joined by But Why Tho?'s Kate Sánchez and CGMagazine's Dayna Eileen to build Rome in a day with Anno 117: Pax Romana. We discuss the series history and our jumping-on points with it, what's different about this one, and how it serves as an interesting lens through which to view the height of the Imperial Era.

It's the holiday time of year again and that means regardless of what you celebrate, there is likely a tabletop gamer friend that you need to get a gift for. Look no further for inspiration, as the WiscoDice crew roll out their top 5 list of ideas for holiday gifts for your gamer friends! Head over to our blogs where you can find Amazon affiliate links to many of the items discussed in this show. Using our affiliate links doesn't cost you anything, but helps support the show just a little bit. Thank you so much for your support!!! You can likely pick up any of these games at your local game store. Of course, support your local game store. If you don't have a local game store, support ours! * Noble Knight Games: https://www.nobleknight.com/ * Misty Mountain Games: https://www.mistymountaingames.com/ Subscribe and Listen to the WiscoDice Tabletop Gaming Podcast: * Subscribe on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gh/podcast/wiscodice/ * Subscribe on Audible Podcasts: https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B08JJP2YNR * Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Vzy8kFT0oC2YrXvNB5R6T * Subscribe on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/wiscodice Please also follow us on our social networks * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiscoDice * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiscodice/ * WiscoDice Discord: https://discord.gg/mD4Fw8gMZF

In this powerful episode of The Excellence Project, Eric Worre sits down with sales expert and author Daniel G to discuss his new book "The Sales Game: How to Become a World Class Closer in the 21st Century." After 179 flights this year and starting in sales at age 14, Daniel shares why understanding how people think beats memorizing scripts every time. Daniel breaks down the three states every prospect is in and reveals the critical difference between prospecting (fast) and selling (slow) that's costing network marketers thousands. Eric and Daniel also explore the human connection crisis—average close friends dropped from 9.5 to 3.4—and how network marketing can serve this need while building sustainable businesses.   Timestamps: [00:00:55] - Seven Years to Write the Book - Why Daniel waited so long to publish and how social media kept changing the sales game [00:05:56] - Starting Sales at Age 14 - The incredible origin story of working under his brother's social insurance number in door-to-door sales [00:08:01] - The Life-Changing Mentor Moment - How Daniel's upline taught him that people and systems equal freedom, not just money [00:14:49] - Opening a Sales Agency - Leaving a six-figure medical device sales job to build a team-based business [00:21:12] - Understanding People Over Sales Tactics - Why learning how humans think makes sales simple and enjoyable [00:23:55] - Reading Prospect Tells - How to identify defensive customers before they even start talking [00:28:15] - Prospecting Fast, Sales Slow - The critical distinction most network marketers miss that costs them conversions [00:31:01] - The Truth About Follow-Up - Why following up with the wrong objection makes you look like an amateur [00:33:15] - One Night Stand vs. Marriage in Sales - Eric's powerful analogy about intention and building long-term customer relationships [00:36:00] - The $1 Billion Phone Call - Daniel's story about a billionaire client who called just to say hi to his mom [00:39:01] - The January 1st Strategy - Game-changing prospecting tip for turning every "no" into a future opportunity [00:42:04] - The Human Connection Crisis - Shocking statistics: Average close friends dropped from 9.5 to 3.4 people [00:45:46] - Handling Online Hate - Daniel's formula for dealing with criticism and why it doesn't slow him down [00:48:28] - Energy Comes From Presence - The secret to maintaining high energy without burning out [00:51:30] - Why GoPro 2025 is Special - Daniel breaks down the incredible value of the December event [00:56:29] - Avoiding Gaslighting - How to stay focused on your mission without getting pulled into everyone else's agenda [01:02:32] - Balance is Not Equal - Why your season of life determines your level of intensity and commitment [01:08:09] - The Million Dollar Walk-Out Goal - Daniel's perspective on playing small and thinking bigger   [Your Next Steps:] Get Daniel G's Book: "The Sales Game: How to Become a World Class Closer in the 21st Century" Register for GoPro 2025: December 5-7 | Get your virtual ticket for just $3 at https://GoPro2025.com Follow Daniel G: Find him online for daily sales training and mindset content Questions or Comments? Do you have questions you would like me to answer in future podcasts or comments on the show you'd like to share? Email me at podcast@networkmarketingpro.com

Len, Rowan, and Jon are at last granted the liberty to speak on their experiences with Europa Universalis 5, Paradox's latest and most ambitious grand strategy game. Is it actually good? Is it even possible to evaluate it in a that straightforward of a way at this point? And why has it turned Rowan into The Joker?

In this episode our hosts try to survive Final Girl from Van Ryder Games. Will our hosts find thier way back to Earth or get lost in space? Find out in this episode of the WiscoDice podcast!!! On top of that, the hosts catch up on the games they have been playing which includes hot new game Luthier from Paverson Games and a fan favorite Forest Shuffle Dartmoor from Lookout Games. You can likely pick up any of these games at your local game store. Of course, support your local game store. If you don't have a local game store, support ours! * Noble Knight Games: https://www.nobleknight.com/ * Misty Mountain Games: https://www.mistymountaingames.com/ Subscribe and Listen to the WiscoDice Tabletop Gaming Podcast: * Subscribe on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gh/podcast/wiscodice/ * Subscribe on Audible Podcasts: https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B08JJP2YNR * Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Vzy8kFT0oC2YrXvNB5R6T * Subscribe on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/wiscodice Please also follow us on our social networks * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiscoDice * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiscodice/ * WiscoDice Discord: https://discord.gg/mD4Fw8gMZF

Len and Mike are joined by Ruth Cassidy and Sin Vega to give some early impressions of Endless Legend 2's Early Access launch, as well as a whole bunch of other stuff we've been playing, in this chill variety chat.

0:00 Intro 5:00 Quacks 7:30 Bare Bones 10:15 FlipToons 12:30 Tag Team 17:30 Suna Valo 20:00 Moon Colony Bloodbath 24:00 Terrorscape 28:45 Daitoshi: Overview 35:00 Interlude 26:00 Daitoshi: Review 1:05:45 Daitoshi: Verdict 1:13:00 Board Boys Bump: Windmill Valley 1:19:15 Thank You, Patrons 1:21:30 Outro  

Len, Ian, and Fraser are placed onto the battlefield from strategic reserves to talk about the past and future of Dawn of War. The past: the recent Dawn of War: Definitive Edition and how well it holds up for a 20-plus-year-old game. The future: Dawn of War 4, which Len and Fraser both got some hands-on time with.

Hey everybody!  We had a tough decision so we didn't make one in typical Board Boys fashion!  We have not 1 but 2 main reviews in this episode both released by Capstone Games in the US and both are by Tomáš Holek!  We are also joined by special guest Board Boy Jared as we are once again live from Dungeons Gate in Ankeny, IA!  Also in this episode, we talk about how refreshing it is to play all games everyone knows at a game night..rarity for us,  can you tell how many different ways Rob pronounces Tomáš, and what crazy beverage does Jake like when its warm?  Lastly we all give our definitive ranking of all 3 games by this designer thus far!   This and more on this episode of The Board Boys Podcast!  As always, we hope you like boardgames! 0:00 - Intro  3:00 - Galileo Galilei Introduction 6:00 - Interlude 6:15 - Galileo Galilei Initital Thoughts 8:00 - Galileo Galilei Pros and Cons 31:45 - Galileo Galilei Final Thoughts  35:00 - Tea Garden Introduction 40:15 - Tea Garden Intitial Thoughts 42:15 - Tea Garden Pros and Cons 59:10 - Tea Garden Final Thoughts  1:04:05 - Bump or Dump - Evenfall 1:07:10 - Patron Thanks and Outro

Timberborn is one of those Early Access games that we missed covering at its original launch, and we're not sure when it's going to be actually done... so what better time to talk about it than now, honestly? Len, Ian, Mike, and Sin sink their oversized incisors into the beaver city builder to discuss its ecological themes, potential for hydrological urbanism, and where it's at in its development journey.

With Stormgate leaving Early Access alongside the release of its first full single-player campaign, Ashes of Earth, Len chatted with Frost Giant's Top Tims, Tim Morten and Tim Campbell, about what has changed in the last year and what this new chapter means for the RTS. Check out this wild custom map made without triggers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSjGR4HGuiU

Aftermath's Riley MacLeod has developed a sudden interest in the American Civil War, and we've assembled a 3MA all-star team featuring Rob Zacny, Rowan Kaiser, Len Hafer, and Luke Plunkett to walk him through this difficult and confusing time. We use Ultimate General: Civil War as a launching pad to discuss the conflict itself, the games based on it, as well as the tricky elements of adapting it for an entertainment product through the wonder-filled eyes of a strategy newbie. Inspired by the article, "Bad News, I'm A 43-Year-Old Man And I've Recently Taken An Interest In The Civil War," https://aftermath.site/civil-war-middle-age

Episode 588: Pick-up and Delivery Games Episode release date is July 23, 2025   Show Notes   This week we complete our discussion of Pick up and Delivery games. So, we are going to line up a bunch of games and choose some to discuss. Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast Web Page Links to Episodes SaltPOD: A SaltCON Podcast Bios Email us at MeepleNation@gmail.com Patreon Instagram @meeplenation Facebook Meeple Nation Facebook Group Meeple Nation Off Air X Meeple Nation Discord Meeple Nation Become a Chanameeple   Sponsorship Game Toppers  SaltCON   Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty) Nathan Gonza index Solar 175 Douglas Marvel Zombies (X-Men) Andy Architects of the West Kingdom   Top Pickup and Delivery Games on BGG   Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated Pandemic Legacy: Season 2 Darwin's Journey Final Girl  Age of Steam Istanbul Xia: Legends of a Drift System Star Wars: Outer Rim  Railways of the World Horrified Western Legends  Steam The Witcher: Old World Istanbul: Big Box Indonesia Merchants and Marauders Firefly: The Game Flash Point Fire Rescue Bus Macao Black Orchestra Forbidden Desert Mansions of Madness Freedom: The Underground Railroad In the Hall of the Mountain King Broom Service Roads and Boats High Frontier 4 All The Oracle of Delphi Railways of Europe Coal Baron Leaving Earth Century: Golem Edition - Eastern Mountains Stationfall My Little Scythe Deep Sea Adventure Vast: The Crystal Caverns Evacuation Panamax Clinic: Deluxe Edition Imperial Steam Lords of Xidit Forbidden Island Container Akrotiri Horrified: American Monsters Genoa Merchants of the Dark Road Wasteland Express Delivery Service Flick ‘em Up! Container: 10th Anniversary Jumbo Edition Empires of the Void II Explores of the Empires of the Void II | Board Game | BoardGameGeekNorth Sea Wiz War Black Fleet Ghost Fightin' Treasure Hunters Islebound Cafe Via Nebula Merchant of Venus (Second Edition) Zombie Teenz Evolution Fortune and Glory: The Cliffhanger Game Dead Men Tell no Tales Tiny Epic Zombies Maglev Metro Maximum Apocalypse Hansa Whistle Stop Santiago de Cuba Ahoy Yukon Airways Thunderbirds Merchant of Venus Aftermath Fire and Axe: A Viking Saga Fireball Island: The Curse of Vul-Kar Merkator Solenia Curious Cargo Ride the Rails Empire Builder Alien: Fate of the Nostromo Pirates Cove Giants Himalaya Nuns on the Run    

Welcome to the Season 16 finale!  Our feature review this week is Corp of Discovery: A Game Set in the World of Manifest Destiny from Off The Page Games.  Also, in this one we talk about Rob not finishing his challenges.  We record live from Dungeon's Gate in Ankeny, IA and we deep dive into Trickerion with all the fixins from Mindclash Games.  There is also some talk about Square One from the makers of Project L and we also do some astronomy with Galileo Galilei from Capstone Games.  Finally, we look back at Beyond the Sun from Rio Grande Games!  Thanks, and we hope you like boardgames.   0:00 - Intro  2:00 - Robs Not Played Stuff 7:25 - Live From Dungeon's Gate 8:00 - Trickerion w/ Expansions, Variant and KS Talk 15:45 - Square One 18:40 - Galileo Galilei 29:30 - Corps of Discovery Intro 35:15 - Interlude 35:45 - Corps of Discovery - Initial Thoughts 38:50 - Corps of Discovery - Pros 54:40 - Corps of Discovery - Cons 1:01:05 - Corps of Discovery - Final Thoughts 1:06:05 - Bump or Dump - Beyond the Sun  1:10:00 - Thanks and Outro

Len, Mike Williams, and Dominic Tarason run down the most exciting and interesting strategy and tactics games (and a couple from outside our usual wheelhouse) of Steam Next Fest 2025. From squat mechs to Italian vampires, there's a little something for everyone.

Len, Mike Williams, Luke, and Jon roll out the red carpet for 9 Kings, a tile placement base defense game with roguelite elements. It's hard to describe, honestly. But trust us: it's worth a look.

In The Computer Always Wins: A Playful Introduction to Algorithms through Puzzles and Strategy Games (MIT Press, 2025), Elliot Lichtman will teach you some of computer science's most powerful concepts in a refreshingly accessible way: exploring them through word games, board games, and strategy games you already know. Learn recursion by playing tic-tac-toe, efficient search through puzzle games like sudoku and Wordle, and machine learning by way of the playground classic rock-paper-scissors. Finish the book, and you'll come away with not only a deeper understanding of these foundational programming techniques but also a new appreciation for the amazing feats that can be accomplished using simple, readable code. Elliot Lichtman started teaching online classes in computer science when he was a freshman in high school. Small classes quickly grew into a series of larger and longer offerings, and from those, this book was born. Elliot is currently a junior at Yale University. Caleb Zakarin is editor of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Board Boys are back to play a Robin Hood game, but it's not your father's Robin Hood, or so they say. Warning, A Gest of Robin Hood is gritty and dark and real and raw, if you have an excellent imagination. If you don't, (like Cam), it's basically carriage pushin: the game. 0:00 Intro, E.V.A. - Jean Jacques Perrey 2:30 Spaceballs and Game Show talk 16:30 Anachrony 21:45 Money! 26:00 A Beaument with Mo 36:15 A Gest of Robin Hood: Overview 40:30 Spaceballs Main Theme - John Morris 41:30 A Gest of Robin Hood: Review 59:00 A Gest of Robin Hood: Verdict 1:03:00 Board Boys Bump: Ezra and Nehemiah 1:07:15 Thank You, Patrons 1:07:45 Yoda - "Weird Al" Yankovic

It's Three Moves Ahead Original Flavor as Len, Fraser, and Jon gather for a second panel discussion on the press hands-on for Europa Universalis 5. We discuss how this game made us feel like absolute fools, argue about whether or not Greenland is a good starter nation, and discuss who has the most Troy Energy.

This is a free preview of this month's Patreon episode. Check out the extended version at Patreon.com/3ma! Len, Lambert, and Lorris have gotten some hands-on time with the Actually Really Announced game Europa Universalis 5! We discuss our impressions, our praises, our gripes, and even some of our most precious wishes.

Len is joined by special guest Casey Explosion to talk about Cataclismo, a horde defense RTS with a unique, LEGO-like base building mechanic. We touch on the aesthetics, the tactics, and the story, as well as Casey's latest indie recommendations for 3MA listeners. Casey's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/caseyexplosion Casey's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CaseyExplosion Casey's Steam Curator Page: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/28340174-Casey-Explosion/ Get 20% off your first month at Patreon.com/3MA with code: 37E8A