Podcasts about Twilight Imperium

The boys are back in town! It's time to finish what we started with another blow-out discussion of all your favorite techs in Twilight Imperium. This week we get into the Level 2 and Level 3 techs along with all of the remaining Unit Upgrades. There are plenty of hot takes so please go nuts on telling us how much we got wrong, we'd just hate that ;P. Come see our comedy show at Gen Con (July 30th 8PM): https://indianapolis.heliumcomedy.com/shows/371208 Watch the Video version: https://youtu.be/lBBWcb8LUYg Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ Art by Sun Sanders  To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

The conversation covers the introduction to the tabletop world, early board game memories, entry into the modern gaming hobby, transition to content creation, challenges and growth in the community, and the first live stream experience. Ruel Gaviola shares his journey from childhood board games to becoming a content creator, highlighting the challenges and growth along the way. The conversation covers a range of topics, including content creation on a budget, live streaming and community engagement, authenticity and consistency in content creation, building rewarding relationships in the industry, and immersive gaming experience and culinary passion. The speakers discuss the importance of starting with minimal equipment, avoiding overspending, and gradually upgrading equipment. They also explore the casual live streaming culture, mental health check-ins, and embracing imperfections in live streaming. Additionally, they delve into the significance of staying authentic, balancing authenticity and consistency, and the role of storytelling in content creation. The conversation also highlights the value of mentorship, collaboration, and personal and professional development in the industry, as well as the immersive gaming experience and culinary passion shared by the speakers. The conversation covers topics such as culinary heritage and gumbo tradition, board game journey and worker placement, Twilight Imperium and board game mechanics, openness to opportunities and advice, exploring different neighborhoods and food, favorite gaming conventions and foodie halls, minor league baseball and food at conventions, and seventh inning stretch and baseball tradition.TakeawaysTransition from childhood board games to modern gaming hobbyChallenges and growth in content creation Starting with minimal equipment is key to content creationEmbracing imperfections and storytelling are essential in live streamingBuilding rewarding relationships and mentorship are crucial in the industryAuthenticity and consistency are vital in content creationImmersive gaming experience and culinary passion are integral to personal interests Culinary heritage influences personal cooking traditionsOpenness to opportunities leads to new experiences and growthChapters00:00 Introduction to Tabletop World06:00 Entry into Modern Gaming Hobby11:47 Transition to Content Creation18:39 Challenges and Growth in the Community25:21 Content Creation on a Budget35:07 Authenticity and Consistency in Content Creation41:14 Building Rewarding Relationships in the Industry50:21 Culinary Heritage and Gumbo Tradition56:17 Openness to Opportunities and Advice01:01:49 Favorite Gaming Conventions and Foodie Halls01:08:22 Seventh Inning Stretch and Baseball Tradition

Wie bringt man Menschen dazu, Brettspiele jenseits von Monopoly auszuprobieren ohne sie zu überfordern oder abzuschrecken? In dieser Episode geht es um die Kunst des sanften Einstiegs: Welche Spiele eignen sich als Türöffner? Wie liest man die Gruppe richtig und wählt das passende Spiel aus? Und warum ist "Komm, ich zeig dir mal Twilight Imperium" der sicherste Weg, jemanden für immer zu verlieren?Wir freuen uns über Kommentare und Anregungen an @tabulaludo bei allen Sozialen Netzwerken. Wenn ihr uns unterstützen wollt, dann folgt uns bitte bei Twitter, Instagram und Bluesky oder abonniert uns bei eurem bevorzugten Podcatcher. Auch Bewertungen bei Spotify & Co helfen uns sehr weiter. Vielen Dank!Dieser Podcast ist nicht gesponsert oder von Herstellern oder Verlagen unterstützt. Alle Spiele, die hier besprochen werden, sind selbst gekauft. Bitte unterstützt euren lokalen Spieleladen und kauft wenn möglich dort!Tabulaludo bei Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabulaludo/ Tabulaludo bei Twitter: https://twitter.com/tabulaludo Tabulaludo bei Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabulaludo.de Tabulaludo im Web: https://www.tabulaludo.de/

We discuss 10 favorite games that feature my favorite mechanism - Tile Placement!We talk a bit about our Gen Con plans again.And we wrap up with our first look at the longest game in our vast collection - Twilight Imperium 4th Edition.

Arcs is back baby! This week I've got Cole and Josh of Buried Giant Studios on to talk about the future of the best space opera competitive strategy game that isn't called Twilight Imperium. They've really out done themselves with the promise of new leaders, new fates, a new draft system reminiscent of the advanced setup rules for Root and perhaps even secret conversations. It's a new dawn for Arcs and I'm excited to see how it develops.  Check out the kickstarter here: Arcs: Beyond the Reach Kickstarter Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ Art by Sun Sanders  To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

This week Hunter and Jadiim are indulging in our yearly tradition of recommending how best to experience Twilight Imperium at this point! We're rounding up all of the various options for getting involved and all of the crazy new and old ways you can experience the game. It's a beautiful overview that would be a great starting place for someone that is looking to play this game more than you ever should. Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ Art by Sun Sanders  To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the showTHIS WAS RECORDED LIVE ON 1ST APRIL SO IF YOU WANT TO WATCH THE BATTLEGROUND PLEASE CHECK OUT THE LINKS BELOWAs the players gather around for their 4th year of podcasting they begin with some news that was announced on the recent live stream.  We'll be taking a podcasting break for the time being so we can rest, re-coup and assess the next stepsTHE BIRTHDAY ATTENDEES - JP, Rob, Adrian, Davey & KerleyIn this episode you'll learn:- more about the recent news as JP and team discuss more about it- 32 games played in 2025 enter the ring and we'll see which ones make it through 5 knockout rounds for best game played.OUR 2025 PLAYED LEGENDS ENTERING THE BATTLEGROUND (32 GAMES)Star Trek Captains Chair, Earthborne Rangers, Cloudspire, Ada's Dream, Slay the Spire: The Board Game, Galactic Cruise, Twilight Imperium 4, Nucleum, Perseverance Ep3, Shackleton Base, Nemesis Retaliation, Company of Heroes 2nd Edition, Endeavour Deep Sea, Primal The Awakening, Flip 7, Ants, Deckers, Kinfire Council, Tiny Epic Game of Thrones, Sidereal Confluence, Elder Scrolls Betrayal of the Second Era, Lisboa, Hegemony, Kreel Manor, Furnace, Apex Legends, Pandemic Legacy: Season 0, Trickerion, Tenby, Cascadia, Ark Nova, RebirthLINKSYouTube Livestream - https://www.youtube.com/live/CtFNqp509U0?si=fX1YVvHTq760yN-hEPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count1:44 - We have some news!!!!12:26 - Lets recall some stats of the podcast16:07 - TURN 2 - Favourite moments of the podcast27:40 - TURN 3 - Boardgame Battleground 2025 Farewell Edition37:00 - ROUND 1 FIGHT!!!1:16:12 - ROUND 2 FIGHT!!!1:26:33 - ROUND 3 FIGHT!!!1:29:42 - SEMI FINAL ROUND FIGHT!!!1:31:39 - FINAL ROUND FIGHT!!!1:35:15 - TURN 4 - The Final TurnENGAGING WITH THE SHOWWe want your questions so engage with the show through our channels below:- Email Us - BoardGameGeek - Facebook - Instagram- Youtube - Join us on Discord

This week we've got a fun one for y'all! In order to celebrate the first six months of Thunder's Edge, I decided to call up my friends and have a nice chat about the state of Twilight Imperium and how different creators see the game, it's fun and nice and sweet! Check out the video version: https://youtu.be/eU4cNTwlPik?si=R6WYQKoN2G-oi8yF Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ Art by Sun Sanders  To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the showDan has brought along his version of a therapy session as the gang discuss their main board gaming regrets.  Whether that's what they've bought, sold, how they acted and much more.  Come and join the team and also share your own regrets as we would love to hear about themFIRST PLAYER: DanOTHER PLAYERS: Adrian, Becky & KerleyIn this episode you'll learn:- that Dan has been to the edge...Thunders Edge in Twilight Imperium by Fantasy Flight Games- Kerley has been playing an upcoming kickstarter Fjordar by Go To Pieces Games- that whilst Becky isn't a fan of fish, she's a fan of Koi by 999 Games- all about the teams board gaming regrets as they go round the table bringing them to life.LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOWN/AEPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count3:18 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex3:31 - Adrian - Sanctuary10:52 - Bex - Koi17:06 - Kerley - Fjordar22:53 - Dan - Twilight Imperium 4: Thunders Edge29:34 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Board Gaming Regrets30:32 - Showing new games that you're done with, 3am Teaches, TI tantrums & a nesting box42:41 - Buying a game others in the group have, always getting the "all-in" versions of games, big box games that are too much, & MegaCiv1:00:42 - Buying games we've already sold, got to collect them all, not discovering 4 players TI , selling games that got us in the hobby1:16:15 - TURN 4 - Konn4ct F4ur1:20:15 - TURN 5 - The Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up?1:32:48 - TURN 6 - The Final TurnSupport the showSUPPORTING 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- Join us on Discord

James & handful of DoaM friends gathered in the midwest for a small "Cabin Con" - listen in as attendees talk some of their favorite plays and experiences. You'll hear from a host of people about Medina, Blood on the Clocktower, Dune: The Dice Game, Twilight Imperium, 18xx, Indonesia, Puerto Banana, and so much more! Want to join the next get together? Sign up for DoaMcoN VI below! Information & Signups for DoaMcoN VI - August 19-23: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10h3wllpU-VjCqA7YcL3JUndSmZY2AqE1U9K1K4sRNuA/edit?usp=sharinghttp://www.dadsonamap.comhttp://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamapSupport the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap

Diese Woche in den News: ein Limonadenstand, der sich gegen die Apokalypse stemmt, Fluglinien managen in "PDX" und Awaken Realms landet im Edel-Labyrinth. Außerdem: die "Twilight Imperium: Digital"-Demo ist da, "Express Crowdfunding" bei Gamefound und "Jisogi" ist wieder verfügbar. Das alles und noch vieles mehr in unserem wöchentlichen News-Update.Wir freuen uns über Kommentare und Anregungen an @tabulaludo bei allen Sozialen Netzwerken. Wenn ihr uns unterstützen wollt, dann folgt uns bitte bei Twitter, Instagram und Bluesky oder abonniert uns bei eurem bevorzugten Podcatcher. Auch Bewertungen bei Spotify & Co helfen uns sehr weiter. Vielen Dank!Dieser Podcast ist nicht gesponsert oder von Herstellern oder Verlagen unterstützt. Alle Spiele, die hier besprochen werden, sind selbst gekauft. Bitte unterstützt euren lokalen Spieleladen und kauft wenn möglich dort!Tabulaludo bei Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabulaludo/ Tabulaludo bei Twitter: https://twitter.com/tabulaludo Tabulaludo bei Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabulaludo.de Tabulaludo im Web: https://www.tabulaludo.de/

Episode 253- Historical Games and Pax Renaissance Pete is joined by Andy Nealen, an academic, game maker, and podcaster.  Together they explore what makes the historical war games so special but also so niche in the hobby.  Also, Pax Renaissance is in both of their top 10 games of all time, so they do a full deep dive on that game.  This is a long one, so buckle up! Andy is a co-host on the Secret Lives of Games podcast: https://eggplant.show/ Timestamps 14:30- historical games 26:30- accessibility and chrome 46:15- simulating difficult subjects 57:15- intro to Pax games 1:17:30- Pax Renaissance deep dive 1:48:30- wrapping up Games Mentioned Molly House, John Company 2nd Edition, Twilight Imperium, Here I Stand, Cross Bronx Expressway, Campaign for North Africa, Votes for Women, Nevsky, Imperial Struggle, This Guilty Land, Pax Porfiriana, Pax Pamir 2nd Edition, Pax Transhumanity, Pax Renaissance, Pax Emancipation, Shores of Tripoli, Undaunted Normandy   Preplanners We have a deep dive on Concordia coming up next, and then a returning guest appearance from another academic!   Music and Sound Credits Thank you to Hembree for our intro and outro music from their song Reach Out. You can listen to the full song on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQuuRPfOyMw&list=TLGGFNH7VEDPgwgyNTA4MjAyMQ&t=3s You can find more information about Hembree at https://www.hembreemusic.com/.  Thank you to Flash Floods for use of their song Palm of Your Hand as a sting from their album Halfway to Anywhere: https://open.spotify.com/album/2fE6LrqzNDKPYWyS5evh3K?si=CCjdAGmeSnOOEui6aV3_nA Intermission Music: music elevator ext part 1/3 by Jay_You -- https://freesound.org/s/467243/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Bell with Crows by MKzing -- https://freesound.org/s/474266/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 hammer v2.wav by blukotek -- https://freesound.org/s/337815/ -- License: Creative Commons 0   Contact Follow and reach us on social media on Bluesky @decisionspace.bsky.social. If you prefer email, then hit us up at decisionspa@gmail.com. This information is all available along with episodes at our new website decisionspacepodcast.com. Byeee!

Hey everyone and welcome to another episode of The Board Boys Podcast!  On this episode, we deep dive into Fate of the Fellowship a cooperative Lord of the Rings game from Zman Games based on the Pandemic system!  Also in this episode Tim gives us a Twilight Imperium history lesson and we do some monkeying around in Sanctuary from Capstone Games.  We also have a very special impromptu segment of A Beaument With Mo with BB Beau!  Until next time, we hope you like boardgames! 0:00 - Intro 1:45 - Darwin's Journey: Oceania 8:50 - Sanctuary 13:40 - Agent Avenue 17:05 - A Carnivore Did It 21:55 - A Beaument With Mo - Smaloogle The Game 28:40 - Fate of the Fellowship Intro 32:00 - Fate of the Fellowship Main Review 56:00 - Bump or Dump - SETI 1:03:30 - Outro and Patreon Thanks

Shea played Twilight Imperium and gives us a rundown on it.

Avec Christian Lemay, nous échangeons dans cette émission sur des sujets variés autour du jeu de société, en proposant chacun une chronique prétexte à discussion.Twilight Imperium & Fondation de Isaac AsimovAnalyse et interprétation des jeux de sociétéIllustration : Melody LeblondN'hésitez pas à venir discuter sur Discord des émissions et de jeux !https://discord.gg/TQJsbBzdJxVous pouvez soutenir le podcast ici :https://buymeacoffee.com/lepointdepwHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Endlich der Januar um und Karneval steht (zumindest für einige) vor der Tür. Bevor die Jecken reinlassen, werfen Olli, Axel und Dirk aber noch einen Blick auf den wohl unbeliebtesten Monat, denn wenn es draußen dunkel und kalt ist, dann wird drinnen umso heißer gezockt. Wir haben eine ganze Menge Tabletop im Gepäck - von ganz klein bis einsteigerfreundlich. Dann wird es noch romantisch und Twilight Imperium wurde auch mal wieder gespielt. Freut euch also auf eine unterhaltsame Folge mit der BGT. Dirk führt durch die Folge. Viel Spaß und gut Brett!

Welcome to 2026! This week we've got a business episode with EJ Sanders as our guest so you can expect some silly stuff. We talk about a lot of our goals for SCPT this year and some of our future events before digging into the results of the first annual GALACTIC CENSUS. This is a new feature of the patreon I'll do at the end of every year where we poll the audience on favorite faction, favorite way to play, and favorite moments from the year in Twilight Imperium. Think of it as a community year in review. After the ad Break stay tuned for Hunter as he breaks down this year's changes to the Patreon structure and tier features. Come to the Orlando Florida Tournament March 13-15 Tickets here: Orlando Intergalactical Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ Art by Sun To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

It's faction tier list time! Our first of the Thunder's Edge era! What a time to be alive! To celebrate the end of 2025 Hunter, Blasto, and JadiimJedi convene to get embark on the first of what will be a series of tier list episodes where we really get to the heart of exactly how good every single faction in Twilight Imperium is. This is a traditional tier list that we tackled in alphabetical order if you want to jump to a particular faction I've given you chapter markers for every faction! Happy New Year! Signups for our first online Thunder's Edge tournament are LIVE! Subscribe to the patreon to get in on the action! https://www.patreon.com/spacecatspeaceturtles Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ Art by Sun To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

Join David, Michael, and Jesse as they return to podcasting! Over the break we each played our own different long game.Games discussed: Sweet Lands, Andromeda's Edge, Twilight Imperium 4th ed.Join our Discord Server at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THIS LINK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THIS LINK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

From Asimov's Foundation to Warhammer 40K and Twilight Imperium, science fiction is filled with collapsing empires. But could civilizational decline really explain why the Universe seems so empty?Watch my exclusive video The Fermi Paradox - Civilization Extinction Cycles: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-the-fermi-paradox-civilization-extinction-cyclesGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurGet a Lifetime Membership to Nebula for only $300: https://go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=isaacarthurUse the link https://gift.nebula.tv/isaacarthur to give a year of Nebula to a friend for just $36.Grab one of our new SFIA mugs and make your morning coffee a little more futuristic — available now on our Fourthwall store! https://isaac-arthur-shop.fourthwall.com/Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShECredits:Twilight Imperium - When Galactic Civilizations EbbWritten, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurEditor: Lukas KonecnySelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images Music Courtesy of Stellardrone and Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From Asimov's Foundation to Warhammer 40K and Twilight Imperium, science fiction is filled with collapsing empires. But could civilizational decline really explain why the Universe seems so empty?Watch my exclusive video The Fermi Paradox - Civilization Extinction Cycles: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-the-fermi-paradox-civilization-extinction-cyclesGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurGet a Lifetime Membership to Nebula for only $300: https://go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=isaacarthurUse the link https://gift.nebula.tv/isaacarthur to give a year of Nebula to a friend for just $36.Grab one of our new SFIA mugs and make your morning coffee a little more futuristic — available now on our Fourthwall store! https://isaac-arthur-shop.fourthwall.com/Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShECredits:Twilight Imperium - When Galactic Civilizations EbbWritten, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurEditor: Lukas KonecnySelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images Music Courtesy of Stellardrone and Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hunter, Matt, and Dane are all here to talk about the big elephant in the room for the new Twilight Imperium expansion. What exactly is Twilight's Fall? Is it simply an official take on frankendraft? How wildly does it differ from regular Twilight Imperium? Is it the new "real" way to play the game? Did Dane make us two expansions??? ALL THIS AND MORE, WITHIN!   For Twilight Imperium Tournaments and SCPT live-shows, click here: https://linktr.ee/spacecatspeaceturtles   Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ Art by Sun To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

This week on Munchkin Land, we're diving into a treasure chest of upcoming tabletop goodness! From Capstone's big fall releases, to a new Star Wars Mandalorian pack, to Steve Jackson's magical new dice game, there's plenty to add to your wish list. We'll also look ahead at crowdfunding highlights—including The Witcher: Legacy—and even some digital excitement as Twilight Imperium makes its way to Steam. 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 Capstone Games has started a preorder for Sanctuary, which is expected to ship by Dec Q4 '25 ($60) (Pre-order Link) Capstone Games Will also release Aquaria from Tomas Holek (SETI and Galileo Galilei), Nov 25 ($75) Steve Jackson Games is set to release a new quick dice game, Purrfect Potions Oct 25 ($30-35) Fantasy Flight Games has announced a smaller "faction" pack for Star Wars DBG.  Mandalorian Faction Pack will require one of the base sets (and has 70 cards) and should be out Oct 25 ($18) After the Game Found for the Ultimate Edition (Which made 1.3 million on Gamefound), Ghost Galaxy will release The Lord of the Rings: The Confrontation, from acclaimed designer Reiner Knizia, Feb 26 ($55) Adams Media has released a GM tool for side quests to spice up your campaign. The Düngeonmeister Deck of Side Quests has 75 cards which can be drawn for instant side quests and role playing opportunities. ($19) DIGITAL Twilight Imperium coming to steam! Multiplayer solo and bots to be used in both. I can only hope they have Asych which seems like a no brainer but we'll see. KICKSTARTER Kalypso Super Boss Monster II Distilled: Cocktails Container Bagged and Boarded The Game Makers Football U Riftblade GameFound WItcher:Legacy (coming soon) Rove: Anchorpoint and Reprint (coming soon) Backer Kit Pathfinder Quest [su_signoff]

This week on Munchkin Land, we're diving into a treasure chest of upcoming tabletop goodness! From Capstone's big fall releases, to a new Star Wars Mandalorian pack, to Steve Jackson's magical new dice game, there's plenty to add to your wish list. We'll also look ahead at crowdfunding highlights—including The Witcher: Legacy—and even some digital excitement as Twilight Imperium makes its way to Steam. 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 Capstone Games has started a preorder for Sanctuary, which is expected to ship by Dec Q4 ‘25 ($60) (Pre-order Link) Capstone Games Will also release Aquaria from Tomas Holek (SETI and Galileo Galilei), Nov 25 ($75) Steve Jackson Games is set to release a new quick dice game, Purrfect Potions Oct 25 ($30-35) Fantasy Flight Games has announced a smaller “faction” pack for Star Wars DBG.  Mandalorian Faction Pack will require one of the base sets (and has 70 cards) and should be out Oct 25 ($18) After the Game Found for the Ultimate Edition (Which made 1.3 million on Gamefound), Ghost Galaxy will release The Lord of the Rings: The Confrontation, from acclaimed designer Reiner Knizia, Feb 26 ($55) Adams Media has released a GM tool for side quests to spice up your campaign. The Düngeonmeister Deck of Side Quests has 75 cards which can be drawn for instant side quests and role playing opportunities. ($19) DIGITAL Twilight Imperium coming to steam! Multiplayer solo and bots to be used in both. I can only hope they have Asych which seems like a no brainer but we'll see. KICKSTARTER Kalypso Super Boss Monster II Distilled: Cocktails Container Bagged and Boarded The Game Makers Football U Riftblade GameFound WItcher:Legacy (coming soon) Rove: Anchorpoint and Reprint (coming soon) Backer Kit Pathfinder Quest

This week on Munchkin Land, we're diving into a treasure chest of upcoming tabletop goodness! From Capstone's big fall releases, to a new Star Wars Mandalorian pack, to Steve Jackson's magical new dice game, there's plenty to add to your wish list. We'll also look ahead at crowdfunding highlights—including The Witcher: Legacy—and even some digital excitement as Twilight Imperium makes its way to Steam. 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 Capstone Games has started a preorder for Sanctuary, which is expected to ship by Dec Q4 ‘25 ($60) (Pre-order Link) Capstone Games Will also release Aquaria from Tomas Holek (SETI and Galileo Galilei), Nov 25 ($75) Steve Jackson Games is set to release a new quick dice game, Purrfect Potions Oct 25 ($30-35) Fantasy Flight Games has announced a smaller “faction” pack for Star Wars DBG.  Mandalorian Faction Pack will require one of the base sets (and has 70 cards) and should be out Oct 25 ($18) After the Game Found for the Ultimate Edition (Which made 1.3 million on Gamefound), Ghost Galaxy will release The Lord of the Rings: The Confrontation, from acclaimed designer Reiner Knizia, Feb 26 ($55) Adams Media has released a GM tool for side quests to spice up your campaign. The Düngeonmeister Deck of Side Quests has 75 cards which can be drawn for instant side quests and role playing opportunities. ($19) DIGITAL Twilight Imperium coming to steam! Multiplayer solo and bots to be used in both. I can only hope they have Asych which seems like a no brainer but we'll see. KICKSTARTER Kalypso Super Boss Monster II Distilled: Cocktails Container Bagged and Boarded The Game Makers Football U Riftblade GameFound WItcher:Legacy (coming soon) Rove: Anchorpoint and Reprint (coming soon) Backer Kit Pathfinder Quest

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. With us this week is one of the artists on the current X-Men title, Netho Diaz! We talk about his career trajectory in becoming a comic book artist and the intense pressure of creating 18 titles a year for this incredible run. Also in this episode: Getting involved in comics during the Age of Apocalypse Lodro has to somehow explain Bishop's future Cyclops is the good looking one Bishop loves shopping How Lodro's family history begins in Passaic, NJ What an answering machine is The dregs of humanity hang out at the Waldorf Astoria  All this and a deep dive into how extreme the 90s truly were. What does any of this mean for Netho's future? Tune in to find out! Netho Diaz is an artist whose art can currently be found in the pages of the Marvel Comics flagship title X-MEN, where he has been splitting art duties with Ryan Stegman! Recent Marvel credits also include the critically acclaimed mini-series Daredevil: Black Armor and stints on Predator, Legion of X and Thunderbolts.  Netho's previous professional credits include the Twilight Imperium graphic novel (CMON) and extended runs on various GI Joe projects for IDW Publishing, as well as Dungeons and Dragons (IDW), Halo (Dark Horse), Aquaman and Justice League (DC Comics). More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com. Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The gazebo is real!  The crew talks about games in the tiki bar, Vlarg is too lucky, the Deck of Many Things, Strange New Worlds, Wednesday, what our D&D Stats should be, Dragonfall, Emberclaw, L. R. Lam, Fourth Wing, the Empyrean Series, Hollow Knight, Hades, The Lazarus Project, Thursday Night Murder Club, Downtown Abbey: The Grand Finale, Star Trekkin, Chicken Fingers, Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken, The Shattering Peace by John Scalzi, Book Covers & Art, how space makes you old, Jimmy Kimmel gets axed, The Feral Historian, Feudalism (European, Japanese, and Byzantine), George Washington, Tulsa King, First Blood, Baseball?, Marvel Zombies, Vision Quest, Penguin wins Emmys, Twilight Imperium, Star Wars, Supergirl, Lobo, and more on this kinda all-over-the-place episode of your favorite nerd podcast, Geekshock.

This is easily one of the craziest episodes of this podcast we've ever produced. So first up we're going to cover FOUR new Thunder's Edge component teasers because I got to make it up to you for all the weeks I wasn't able to share the new stuff. Then we're going to talk about the new announced Twilight Imperium game "Twilight Imperium Digital" and only after all of that will we get into the meat of the episode where Hunter, Matt, EJ, and some fun guests talk about our shared love for the social deduction game BLOOD ON THE CLOCK TOWER. If you've never played this game before hopefully you'll get a good idea of why people love it and what kinds of gameplay experiences you can find within!   For Twilight Imperium Tournaments and SCPT live-shows, click here: https://linktr.ee/spacecatspeaceturtles   Twilight Imperium Digital Trailer: https://youtu.be/V5-TK-5JTm4?si=hoawipqgcs43yma3 Wishlist it here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3669430/Twilight_Imperium_Digital/   Blood on the clock tower resources are here: https://bloodontheclocktower.com/   Follow Victoria on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yourqueerbigsister/   Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ Art by Sun To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/   Special thanks to EJ Sanders, Victoria Jocko, and Joshua Yearsley! 

Hunter and Absol sit down this week to talk about all of the lore teasers that we have for where the story of Twilight Imperium is going to be headed into the upcoming expansion, Thunder's Edge. She is absolutely an expert in this arena and she has a lot of really good information that is public that you might not know about because you might not have read all of the TI books for the RPG, so check it out! For Twilight Imperium Tournaments and SCPT live-shows, click here: https://linktr.ee/spacecatspeaceturtles Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ Art by Sun To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

This week we've got Alec back in the Virtual studio to discuss the history of Twilight Imperium as an E-Sport and also how Thunder's Edge might change all of that! For Twilight Imperium Tournaments and SCPT live-shows, click here: https://linktr.ee/spacecatspeaceturtles Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ Art by Sun To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the showAdrian is back in the chair for his foray of board gaming podcasts and this time we explore when two games eye each other for the space in your kallax and bring some key struggles that we've had to face.FIRST PLAYER: AdrianOTHER PLAYERS: JP, Kerley & TamboIn this episode you'll learn:- how Tambo keeps calm deactivating explosive devices in Bomb Busters by Pegasus Spiele- whether people with low moral fibre (pirates) makes for a fun Tiny Epic game in Tiny Epic Pirates by Gamelyn Games- how Kerley is still talking himself around with the Ark Nova 3Dition- what it's like to experience a heavy "something" and write game with The Anarchy by Garphill Games- about 8 specific space invasions where two games go head to head for the justified position on our shelves.LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOWN/AEPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count3:38 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex4:21 - Kerley: Too Many Bones & Ark Nova 3Dition7:41 - Tambo: Bomb Busters14:55 - JP: The Anarchy26:36 - Adrian: Tiny Epic Pirates35:49 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Space Invaders36:34 - Invasion 1: Furnance & It's a Wonderful World42:03 - Invasion 2: Dice Throne & Kapow!46:15 - Invasion 3: Star Trek Captains Chair vs Imperium51:57 - Invasion 4: Eclipse & Twilight Imperium (4 Player)59:11 - Invasion 5: Great Western Trail vs Lacromosa1:06:00 - Invasion 6: Zombicide 2nd Edition vs Marvel Zombies1:09:29 - Invasion 7: Taverns of Tiefenthal & Cubitos1:12:56 - Invasion 8: Too Many Bones vs Elder Scrolls BOTSE1:22:17 - TURN 4 - Receive, Sleeve, or Leave1:28:18 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up?1:37:55 - TURN 6 - The Final TurnSupport the showSUPPORTING 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- Join us on Discord

Big Announcement up top so stay tuned for information about upcoming Thunder's Edge teasers! Exciting times to be a Twilight Imperium fan! This week on the show Hunter sits down with Ethan from Carboard Crash Course to chat about what we think the new Mahact filled alternate mode will be. Will it be frankendraft to the letter of the law? Will it disrupt everything? Is it good? None of these questions are fully answered but we did have a great time thinking about it. Stay tuned till the end for this week's Thunder's Edge component teaser! For Twilight Imperium Tournaments and SCPT live-shows, click here: https://linktr.ee/spacecatspeaceturtles Check out Ethan's Twilight Imperium youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@CardboardCrashCourseTI Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ Art by Sun To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

Disclaimer: Minor spoilers for games in the Balder's Gate series This week! Liv gives Jeremy her recommendations on board games for folks who enjoy TTRPGs. From long form campaign games, to D&D style board games, to the stress of introducing the ADHD enemy of games - a timer! Check out Liv's recommendations here: Gloomhaven - ⁠https://cephalofair.com/pages/gloomhaven⁠ Decent Legends of the Dark - ⁠https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/descent-legends-of-the-dark/⁠ Betrayal Legacy - ⁠https://www.board-game.co.uk/product/avalon-hill-betrayal-legacy/⁠ Betrayal at Balder's Gate - ⁠https://www.board-game.co.uk/product/betrayal-at-baldurs-gate/⁠ Lords of Waterdeep - ⁠https://www.board-game.co.uk/product/lords-waterdeep/⁠ Eldritch Horror - ⁠https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/eldritch-horror/⁠ Unfathomable - ⁠https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/unfathomable/⁠ Mountains of Madness - ⁠https://www.board-game.co.uk/product/mountains-of-madness/⁠ Twilight Inscription - ⁠https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/twilight-inscription/⁠ Inhuman Conditions - ⁠https://www.robots.management⁠ Ultimate Werewolf - ⁠https://beziergames.com/products/ultimate-werewolf⁠ Blood on the Clocktower - ⁠https://bloodontheclocktower.com/buyAlso - did you miss out on our first

Ben and Jordan check in on some recent game sessions - some short, some long, and some VERY long.  Ben has some things to say about hot new games Lightning Train and Shinjuku.  Jordan then shares some impressions about 1817 and Defense of Procyon III.  Plus, an epic breakdown of another epic Twilight Imperium session, and we wrap things up with the game that maybe made us happiest: Hot Streak.Be sure to follow us on IG: https://instagram.com/gamebrainpod00:00 Intro02:50 Lightning Train25:51 181738:07 Shinjuku49:10 Defense of Procyon III59:11 Twilight Imperium IV w/Prophecy of Kings01:31:08 Hot Streak

This month, the Dungeon Crawlers team dives into three standout games you should be playing this July! First up, we roll into Camel Up: The Roll & Write, a fast-paced twist on the classic camel racing chaos. Then, we navigate the galaxy with Twilight Inscription, a roll-and-write epic set in the Twilight Imperium universe. Finally, we descend into the haunting world of Tainted Grail: Kings of Ruin from Awaken Realms—a dark, narrative-driven adventure full of mystery and myth. Whether you're racing camels or facing ancient curses, we've got your July gaming covered.   Critical Hit Soda Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/criticalhitsoda/art-soda-crits?ref=8vf5ep

Well the elephant is out of the box now! For this special episode of SCPT we sat down with Liv Sheppard of Fantasy Flight Games for an interview about the just announced Twilight Imperium expansion titled THUNDER'S EDGE. Get it! For Twilight Imperium Tournaments and SCPT live-shows, click here: https://linktr.ee/spacecatspeaceturtles   Thunder's Edge Trailer: https://youtu.be/L_2BkZTNjZ4?si=GrFehCYJH7VGRudl   Music provided by Ben Prunty Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

Decision Space is the podcast about decisions in board games. Join our active and welcoming Discord community, Join the crew today! (Decision Space Patreon), or Leave us a review wherever you find this podcast! Episode 225 - Best Games of the 2000s In a bit of friendly competition, we attempt to draft the best set of games from the first decade of the century that have stood the test of time.  Pete is the real villain of this one.  Be sure to hop on discord and vote for the host who drafted the best games!   Game Timestamps 07:30- The Resistance 09:20- Dominion 11:15- Ticket to Ride 13:05- Twilight Struggle 15:20- Brass Lancashire 16:15- Coloretto 17:25- Race for the Galaxy 21:10- The Princes of Florence 26:00- Twilight Imperium 3rd Edition 29:50- Tower of Babel 33:50- Mexica 37:10- Puerto Rico 37:40- Agricola 40:30- Cosmic Encounter 44:30- Telestrations 48:40- Glory to Rome   Preplanners A few deep dives are in the works, so get in some plays of Apiary, Castles of Mad King Ludwig, Dominion, and more Root!  Also we'll be continuing our series of episodes on game components with an exploration of BOARDS!   Music and Sound Credits Thank you to Hembree for our intro and outro music from their song Reach Out. You can listen to the full song on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQuuRPfOyMw&list=TLGGFNH7VEDPgwgyNTA4MjAyMQ&t=3s You can find more information about Hembree at https://www.hembreemusic.com/.  Thank you to Flash Floods for use of their song Palm of Your Hand as a sting from their album Halfway to Anywhere: https://open.spotify.com/album/2fE6LrqzNDKPYWyS5evh3K?si=CCjdAGmeSnOOEui6aV3_nA Rules Overview Music:  Way Home by Tokyo Music Walker https://soundcloud.com/user-356546060​ Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/tokyo-music-walker-way...​ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/pJThZlOuDtI Intermission Music: music elevator ext part 1/3 by Jay_You -- https://freesound.org/s/467243/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Bell with Crows by MKzing -- https://freesound.org/s/474266/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 hammer v2.wav by blukotek -- https://freesound.org/s/337815/ -- License: Creative Commons 0   Contact Follow and reach us on social media on Bluesky @decisionspace.bsky.social. If you prefer email, then hit us up at decisionspa@gmail.com. This information is all available along with episodes at our new website decisionspacepodcast.com. Byeee!

Today we're rounding out our Codex Four coverage with our final new Galactic Event (It's actually kinda old) Minor Factions! It's a super solid mode that I recommend whole heartedly to anyone who might be a little squeamish about these alternate game modes. It's not too much craziness and there is still plenty of room for classic Twilight Imperium strategy. My guest today is Jadiim Jedi who you might recognize from the Tournament 6 online Finals and the Portland Intergalactical finals from this year. For Twilight Imperium Tournaments and SCPT live-shows, click here: https://linktr.ee/spacecatspeaceturtles   Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

In this episode of Play Saves the World, hosts Daniel and Kevin discuss their experiences at Geekway 2025, a board game convention in St. Louis, Missouri. They explore the significance of play in human flourishing and share their top five games from the convention, along with honorable mentions. The conversation highlights the importance of community, social interaction, and the joy of discovering new games. Listeners are encouraged to engage with the gaming community and share their own experiences. Takeaways Geekway is a board game convention held annually in St. Louis, Missouri. The convention allows players to try new games and meet fellow gamers. Top games discussed include Captain Flip, Flip 7, and Twilight Imperium. Honorable mentions include Come Sail Away, FinSpan, and Nekojima. The importance of social interaction and community in gaming is emphasized. Games can be both fun and educational, promoting human flourishing. The hosts share personal experiences and memories from the convention. The variety of games available caters to different tastes and preferences. Cooperative games like Wilmots Warehouse encourage teamwork and creativity. Listeners are encouraged to explore board games and share their experiences. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Geekway 2025 03:11 Understanding Geekway: The Board Game Convention 05:42 Top Games Played at Geekway 08:11 Honorable Mentions: Games That Almost Made the Cut 15:44 Top Five Games: Personal Favorites from Geekway 23:55 The Joy of Cooperative Games 26:38 Exploring Flip 7: A Card Game Delight 29:36 Wilmot's Warehouse: A Fun Challenge 37:04 Rebirth: A Beautiful Game Experience 38:30 Twilight Imperium: The Ultimate Strategy Game CALL TO ACTION Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/playsavestheworld)

MMP does not want you to know about all the other games that exist in the world. We would never spend time on this show discussing games like Dungeons and Dragons, Settlers of Cataan, or Twilight Imperium, because we are such Advanced Squad Leader loyalists and Fan Boys.  Or would we now? In this very show, Jim Burris gives us an update on the St. Louis Tournament and what HE has been playing lately. James Treu gives us his gaming background and says hello. We also manage to read a few letters.  SHOWTIMES0:01 Small Talk8:30  Jim Burris23:30 Letters41:00 Contest Winner Announced42:00 James Treu47:39 Total Running TimeSHOWLINKSMatt Quinton's Youtube Matt Quinton's Discord  Download this episode (right click and save)

This week we continue an SCPT tradition and provide advice for the listeners out there in the congregation that do not actually play TI. It's a great time to get into this game! Especially before the homework INTENSIFIES maybe? In this silly episode Matt and Hunter walk you through all of the different angles you can approach Twilight Imperium from. It's a newcomer invitation with a lot of our go to common sense advice baked in. In the second half of the episode the boys audit themselves and explain exactly how the business works. It's not complicated lol but you wanted to know! You can buy tickets to the Portland Intergalactical Tournament here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-twilight-imperium-intergalactical-tournament-portland-tickets-1350685680229 You can join the Intergalactical Discord here: https://discord.gg/j5FwYsRW99 Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

In Episode 246 we look like the games that we feel obligated to play but aren't really excited about. The mandatory assignments that we've missed.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:34 The unfortunate required coursework of the board game designer04:33 Twilight Imperium 4th Edition06:11 Tigris and Euphrates10:40 The Crew: Deep Sea, The Crew, The Fellowship of the Ring: The Trick Taking Game13:19 Food Chain Magnate15:58 Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game20:47 Caverna: The Cave Farmers22:41 Puerto Rico25:25 Concordia, Lisboa29:55 Android: Netrunner, Magic: The Gathering36:11 Blood on the Clocktower37:58 Terra Mystica40:52 Civilization43:18 Commands and Colors: Ancients46:00 Gloomhaven, Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion, Frosthaven52:44 Diplomacy54:59 Final Thoughts and Honorable Mentions: Cosmic Encounter, The Great Zimbabwe, Mage Knight, Slay the Spire: The Board GameIf you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgamehottakesFollow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/boardgamehottakes.bsky.socialJoin our Board Game Arena Community: https://boardgamearena.com/group?id=11417205Join our Discord server at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/vMtAYQWURd

This week your boys are going to look back at where it all started for us. We're digging deep into the components and rules of TI 3rd edition. Check out all the beautiful details and unexpected differences. In this first part we talk about Strategy Cards, Unit stats, and Technology.   Get tickets to our live show in Minneapolis March 27th https://ccug.yapsody.com/event/book/839087/31732025 Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

We've got an off-book episode this week for you. Matt and Hunter have a frank conversation about what they value in high level Twilight Imperium play. I'm not sure we find an absolute metric but these are thoughts we've been having lately so check that out. Matt also admits that Hunter is a really smart guy finally. After so many years of Matt shooting his friend down, he finds the truth.   Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

This week we assault your imagination with discussions on the Mall Madness board game, Twilight Imperium, The Car, Foundation, Mount and Blade Bannerlord, Balatro, Civilization, The Gunfighter, Fandango, The Big Short, Hostiles, Conan the Barbarian, Gilmore Girls, Lithgow in Potter, Connecticut vs movie trailers and ads, and the Magic: The Gathering cinematic universe. So tighten that speedo, it's time for a GeekShock!

Triforce Mailbag Special 46! Did you know Lewis is in a slow, boring and horrible game of Twilight Imperium? This is news to us! Meanwhile, we learn exactly how you're meant to deal with beautiful women (like Lydia) and we get some amazing Ali Express and Airbnb emails! Support your favourite podcast on Patreon: https://bit.ly/2SMnzk6 Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're going back to the history books! And this time, it's history that we took part in. This is the beginning of what will actually be a decently long journey of charting the development of the Third Edition of Twilight Imperium and breaking down all of its various components. If you've seen our episodes about 1st and 2nd edition, don't let those fool you. We intend to talk a LOT more about 3rd Edition. And to start, it's a bunch of information about before the game even released... Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

This week we're starting a small series of episodes for tournament season that are meant to teach players high level strategies to use against some of the best factions in Twilight Imperium. This episode we'll talk about mostly above the table policies you can utilize against the Universities of Jol-Nar. Let us know what you think in the discord!   Tournament 7 is open for signups now! Get in there! https://www.patreon.com/spacecatspeaceturtles Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

Today we have something weird and experimental for you all. While Matt is still in Germany attending Essen we've got Hunter all alone cookin' weirdo soup for the SCPT faithful. This week Hunter is sitting down to listen to the audio from the very first SCPT episode while giving his thoughts, heckles, and commentary. Let's see just how far we've come on this show and with Twilight Imperium.    Tournament 7 is open for signups now! Get in there! https://www.patreon.com/spacecatspeaceturtles   Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/