Podcasts about worker placement

Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content  In Episode 166 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the gang dives into a mix of worker placement, architecture, victorian horror, and some good old rock and roll. Our fist building block Flat Iron, a 2-player worker placement board game that brings sharp decisions and sizzling tension. Does it have a solid foundation or fall over a dodgy new build. Then we get loud and nostalgic with Rock Hard 1977, a bombastic blend of music, roadies, and 'candy'. It's all about the rock ‘n roll lifestyle—on a tabletop. Finally, we descend into the dark, arcane world of Candela Obscura, the atmospheric horror RPG from the minds behind Critical Role. We share our thoughts on the setting, the system, and the style—spoiler: we're intrigued. So tune in for tabletop tales, chaotic banter, and plenty of opinions, as we navigate another stack of games both weird and wonderful. Don't forget We'll be recording a LIVE episode at UK Games Expo 2025! Come join us on Friday 3 May, heckle us (gently), and join the fun. https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/2153-polyhedron-collider/ We've launched a brand-new Polyhedron Collider Discord server! It's your place to chat games, ask questions, and hang out with fellow listeners. https://discord.gg/RtC25Vf2qA Podcast Contents 00:01:45 Infinity and Army Painter 00:07:02 A new (old) look to polyhedroncollider.com 00:08:47 Polyhedron Live at UK Games Expo 00:11:01 Steve and Rory going to a book signing 00:14:00 Flatiron 00:26:29 Rock Hard 1977 00:48:23 Candela Obscura RPG 01:14:22 Traveller RPG: The Singularity Campaign https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jtas3/traveller-rpg-the-singularity-campaign ⭐Show Sponsor: Kienda When you sign up to an account with Kienda use this link to bag yourself a wee discount and help support the show.  Let's face it, you were going to buy a board game anyway

Wendy Yi takes a look at her Top 10 favorite worker placement games.

Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content  In Episode 165 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the crew is back around the virtual tabletop to talk about some of the biggest, brain-burning board games hitting tables right now—and to share some exciting news! We kick things off with a deep dive into Inventions: Evolution of Ideas, the latest crunchy masterpiece from Vital Lacerda. Next up, we explore Age of Innovation, the newest evolution of Terra Mystica, with modular factions, a new innovation mechanic and a whole lot of strategic depth. Finally, we saddle up and ride into Great Western Trail: Argentina, no New Zealand—wait, no—El Paso! Lets just review all the Great Western Trail games! Plus, we've got two big announcements: We'll be recording a LIVE episode at UK Games Expo 2025! Come join us on Friday 3 May, heckle us (gently), and join the fun. https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/2153-polyhedron-collider/ We've launched a brand-new Polyhedron Collider Discord server! It's your place to chat games, ask questions, and hang out with fellow listeners. https://discord.gg/aCh2jGPggh Games Mentioned 00:08:40 Inventions: Evolution of Ideas 00:27:30 Terra Mystica Age of Innovation  00:45:25 Great Western Trail: El Paso ⭐Show Sponsor: Kienda When you sign up to an account with Kienda use this link to bag yourself a wee discount and help support the show.  Let's face it, you were going to buy a board game anyway

Chris Yi takes a look at his top 10 favorite worker placement games.

In dieser Folge besprechen wir das Spiel "Bier Pioniere" von Thomas Spitzer, Illustriert von Harald Lieske und bei Spielefaible erschienen. Anstatt einer üblichen Rezension, übernimmt hier Mono den Pro-Part, André den Contra-Part und Dominik kannte das Spiel vor der Aufnahme noch gar nicht und lässt sich von einem von beiden überzeugen. Lasst uns gerne wissen, wie euch das Format gefallen hat, aber natürlich auch, wie euch das Spiel gefällt. Das Spiel wurde uns kostenlos zur Verfügung gestellt. Vielen Dank. Bier Pioniere auf BGG Bier Pioniere bei SpieleFaible 00:02:21 Vorstellung der Folge 00:04:02 Regelübersicht 00:08:42 Regelfragen 00:19:13 Worker Placement & die besonderen Meeple 00:24:05 Spielreiz und -tiefe 00:29:00 Aufholmechanismus und Spielende 00:35:28 Illustration und Material 00:39:47 Kenner- oder Expertenspiel? 00:41:14 Illustration und Material 2 00:48:11 Spieldauer 00:49:31 Fazit André und Mono 00:52:52 Emotionen 00:54:57 Fazit Dominik 00:57:13 Die Erweiterung 01:02:37 André's ehrliche Meinung Unseren neuen Blog findest du unter brettspielgalaxie.de Wenn dir die Folge gefallen hat, würde ich mich über eine Bewertung auf Apple Podcast, Spotify oder einem Podcatcher deiner Wahl freuen. Das hilft mir ungemein um meinen neuen Podcast bekannter zu machen. Feedback kannst du geben: auf Discord Instagram auf unserem Blog Dominik auf Mastodon @D0ELLNER@brettspiel.space und BlueSky d0ellner.bsky.social André und Mono auf unserem Discord per email an: brettspielgalaxie.podcast@gmail.com per (Sprach-)Nachricht an die +49 151 16 97 66 19 Die Musik ist von Music Unlimited

Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content  In this episode of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the team dives into the latest board game news, reviews, and some seriously unexpected topics, like geese! Tune in as we discuss playing the Warhammer 40k Space Marine VR experience, review a cheese board of games, and design the Dunelm board game. We take a deep dive into the strategic and resource-management game Inventors of the South Tigris, asking is it a worthy end to the South Tigris trilogy. We then take a look at Fromage a quirky worker placement game about making cheese. Is it as rich in flavor as it sounds or does it stink like a ripe Stilton? We round off the cheese theme with the Rats of Wistar, is it a bad game, or are Sid and Rory just bad gamers? Games Mentioned 00:00:34 Untitled Goose Game 00:04:02 Space Marine VR Defenders of Avarax 00:11:07 Inventors of the South Tigris 00:32:36 Fromage 00:46:15 Rats of Wistar 01:07:30 Dunelm the board game   ⭐Show Sponsor: Kienda When you sign up to an account with Kienda use this link to bag yourself a wee discount and help support the show.  Let's face it, you were going to buy a board game anyway

Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider 2025 promises to be another thrilling chapter for tabletop games, so let's peer into our gaming crystal ball and spotlight the board games and roleplaying games that have us buzzing with excitement for the upcoming year. Of course, there might be a few friendly debates among the PhC board members, and let's not forget the classic disclaimer: we can't predict the release dates! So, some of these eagerly awaited games might just play hard to get and not show up this year but hey, that just adds to the suspense, right? Get ready for a year filled with surprises, fun and ramshackle Polyhedron Collider nonsense! If you want to check out the long list - its here. Games Mentioned 00:07:30 Speakeasy 00:12:58 Ayar: Children of the Sun 00:15:46 Skara Brae and The Anarchy 00:21:11 Horror on the Orient Express 00:25:45 Miskatonic Tales: Journey to Innsmouth 00:28:22 Lands of Evershade 00:31:05 Polaris 00:34:50 Hubworld: Aidalon 00:39:42 Terry Pratchett's Discworld RPG: Adventures in Ankh- 00:48:51 Baghdad: The City of Peace 00:52:13 World Order 00:57:12 Dogs of War 01:03:16 Listener picks: Molly House, Yonder, Cosmere Roleplaying Game, The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The Board Game   ⭐Show Sponsor: Kienda When you sign up to an account with Kienda use this link to bag yourself a wee discount and help support the show.  Let's face it, you were going to buy a board game anyway

Board Boys are back to get all the cheese in Fromage, a game about making all the cheese by Ben Rosset and Michael O'Malley.  0:00 Intro, E.V.A. - Jean Jacques Perrey  8:00 Pirates of Maracaibo: Commanders 14:00 Welcome to the Moon 22:45 Planta Nubo 29:30 Hamster Roll 31:15 Harmonies 35:00 Fromage: Overview 40:00 MMM Cheese - Freddy 4X 41:00 Fromage: Review 1:08:00 Fromage: Verdict 1:14:00 Board Boys Bump: Rats of Wistar 1:20:00 Thank You, Patrons 1:20:30 This Will Be Our Year - The Zombies

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The Game Schooler Podcast is a weekly audio show that educates to new and experienced gamers about the awesomeness of tabletop gaming.  In this week's episode we're going back in the vault to highlight gaming terms such as worker placement, engine-building, and area control! 00:00:00 - From the Vault - Tabletop Gaming Terminology 00:01:36 - Episode 013 - Worker Placement0 00:9:24 - Episode 025 - Engine-Building 00:22:21 - Episode 031 - Area Control

Tom Vasel, Zee Garcia, and Mike DiLisio go through their Top 10 worker placement games!

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In this week's episode we'll cover Comic Hunters, our Game of the Week, Interview designer Danielle Reynolds in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Worker Placement Types!  We also discuss Flashback: Zombie Kidz and Andromeda's Edge! 00:00:00 - Intro, Awesomeness & Flashback: Zombie Kidz 00:20:56 - Game of the Week: Comic Hunters 00:51:47 - School of Gaming: Danielle Reynolds Interview 01:24:52 - High-Five: Worker Placement Types

This week, Riley joins us as we try and pick definitive games for certain categories - but how to choose? Highlights include: - We are so in synch for Deckbuilding and Worker Placement! - Area Control... where you have to... control... areas? - Someone Uno-Reversed my whatever... - Who's laying all the eggs? - Auction? What?? - Some categories are extremely suspect... - What the hell is an elapsed real time ending?  

Darin and Daron list twelve of their favorite worker placement games.

Brendan shares his thoughts on the delightful Worker Placement game Anachrony. Join us, won't you?Anachrony (2017)Different Worker TypesDwellings of Eldervale (2020)Oak (2022)Mechanism + Plot = Great ThemingTrickerion: Legends of Illusion (2015)Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization (2015)Variable goals and Individual Player powersGreat Western Trail: Second Edition (2021)Revive (2022)Underwater Cities (2018)Great Table PresenceReturn to Dark Tower (2022)Villagers (2019)What do you think of Anachrony? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Brendan shares his thoughts on the delightful Worker Placement game Anachrony. Join us, won't you?Anachrony (2017)Different Worker TypesDwellings of Eldervale (2020)Oak (2022)Mechanism + Plot = Great ThemingTrickerion: Legends of Illusion (2015)Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization (2015)Variable goals and Individual Player powersGreat Western Trail: Second Edition (2021)Revive (2022)Underwater Cities (2018)Great Table PresenceReturn to Dark Tower (2022)Villagers (2019)What do you think of Anachrony? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content The boys from the Collider waste little time in the latest episode of the Collider Cast and get straight to business discussing the clever but hideously ugly Carpe Diem by Stefan Feld on which both Andy and Rory agree upon, for a change. Steve talks us through the deeply satisfying, if not mentally taxing and beautifully pastel Salton Sea from Devir Games. Sid and Rory chime in with their two cents of their experience of that and Sea, Salt and Paper that they'd enjoyed on a work day bunk at the Games Den. The episode wraps with some burning questions from the bag bag, such as Bacon of Sausage Sarnie. Games Mentioned 00:04:12 Carpe Diem 00:19:20 Salton Sea 00:46:32 Sea Salt & Paper 00:58:36 Questions This episode is available on  iTunes or your favourite podcast player via our feed http://polyhedroncollider.libsyn.com/rss Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Jon's News Ferret: "NewsSting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Don't forget to visit www.polyhedroncollider.com and YouTube for more great reviews and interviews, or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter and check us out of twitch.tv/polyhedroncollider qfgi9tua

In Episode 192 we each discuss our top 5 board games that use the worker placement mechanism in a very unique or interesting way. We also discuss a poll on what to do with components after you upgrade them. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Poll Time: If you upgrade components for a board game, what do you do with the replaced components? 10:16 Top 5 Unique Worker Placement Games 11:57 Lost Ruins of Arnak 16:25 Raiders of the North Sea 19:47 Bus and Dominant Species 23:32 Come Together (Great Wall) 27:52 Lorenzo Il Magnifico 32:10 Anachrony 35:03 Terracotta Army 38:16 The Godfather: Corleone's Empire 42:47 Architects of the West Kingdom 45:40 Chimera Station (Godspeed, Darwin's Journey) 50:32 Euphoria: Build a Better Dystopia 56:50 Star Wars: Rebellion 1:00:06 Pendulum 1:06:34 Underwater Cities 1:09:21 Ceres 1:14:28 Runners Up (Argent: The Consortium, Cryo, Dwellings of Eldervale, Whistle Mountain) 1:15:55 Listener Shoutout

Dan, Angie, and PJ all have very different opinions on this box packed full of cardboard and plastic. After the Empire is mix of Worker Placement and Tower Defense as you each will construct a plastic fortress and defend it from invading armies by hiring mercenaries, protecting your farms, collecting resources and scouting ahead! Can you fight them off, or will your city get sacked?Special thanks to David Gledhill and Slo-Mo for allowing us to use their song "Boy From the City." If you would like to hear what David is up to these days, please follow the link below!https://open.spotify.com/artist/2mkSfdbk3EkKfh45pd2CWH?si=-nDfgFOCTKu5j46m3B1pQwDon't forget to visit GamesOverBoard.com for links to our Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and email us at Gamesoboard@gmail.com! Also, chat with us on our Wellhouse Exorcism Reddit Page: reddit.com/r/thewellhouseexorcism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 66 where PJ and Gareth chat about Darwin's Journey, a worker placement game that is one of Gareth's top games of 2023 and was under the Christmas tree for PJ last year. Hear about their thoughts on what makes this a boardgame they both love! ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes!  ⁠IG: @Meeple2Meeple⁠ ⁠Meeple2Meeple on Podbean⁠ ⁠Linktree: Meeple2Meeple⁠ #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #boardgamecommunity #boardgamefriends #darwinsjourney #workerplacement --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meeple2meeple/message

The genre of worker placement games is quite large and has evolved a lot over the years. Traditionally, worker placement was all about certain actions being unavailable to other players as soon as someone placed their worker there. At some point, games introduced shared worker place spots. Some games allowed players to kick workers out, returning them to another player who would effectively get another go. In this article, I want to look at the genre and pick out different implementations and variations on the theme. Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/11/07/working-hard-a-look-at-worker-placement-mechanisms-topic-discussion/ Useful Links Lords of Waterdeep: https://dnd.wizards.com/products/lords-waterdeep-board-game Agricola: https://www.asmodee.co.uk/collections/agricola Raiders of the North Sea review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/05/27/raiders-of-the-north-sea-digital-eyes/ Viticulture review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2020/08/15/viticulture-essential-edition-saturday-review/ Genotype review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2021/06/26/genotype-a-mendelian-genetics-game-saturday-review/ I C E: https://thiswayeditions.com/ice/ Hegemony: https://hegemonygame.com/ Pingyao: First Chinese Banks review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/01/21/pingyao-first-banks-of-china-saturday-review/ Intro Music: Bomber (Sting) by Riot (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Music: BensoundLicense code: 4Z99RQPZCN8LR59B Music by Bensound.comLicense code: EUUQE9AJCKFYWYYA Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ko-Fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/TabletopGamesBlog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tabletopgamesblog.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/message

This episode we're talking about innovation in worker placement, with a special guest that is known for innovating in that space! :)

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After introducing several popular game categories, The trio further explore games they like with respect to role playing, social deduction, and worker placement.The start of a multi-part series.

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Tony McReeIntro Various Cons Clash of Cultures – Again Carson City Movie Update and Special News Miniature Market SiliconVania Wandering Towers Portal Games Top Worker Placement Games MTG: LOTR Commander Deck […] The post RDTN Episode 296: MTG – LotR Commander, SiliconVania, Carson City, Wandering Towers, Three Worker Placement Games first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tonight on GeekNights, we discuss worker placement as a game mechanic. We intend to turn this into a series of shows and panels following on from Mastering Game Mechanics as presented at PAX East 2013. In the news, Marvel Snap's Conquest mode is fantastic, and Valve is dropping Battle Passes for Dota 2 because "nobody buys them."

Ever struggled to find the perfect worker placement board game? Look no further, as Amber, Doug, and Kevin are here to share their top 10 worker placement games! We kick off our discussion by exploring the mechanics of this popular genre, detailing the differences between worker placement and action drafting.We dive into Doug's list, beginning with the charming Creature Comforts. Along the way, we touch on iconic games like Caverna and Counterfeiters, as well as unique titles like The Pursuit of Happiness. Curious about the debate around Dice Hospital? We've got you covered! We also delve into the mechanics of Castle of Burgundy and Quadropolis, ensuring you'll leave this episode with a wealth of knowledge about this exciting genre.Lastly, we highlight some standout games like Dwellings of Eldervale, Vikings on Board, and Pursuit of Happiness, discussing what truly sets them apart from the rest. Join us in this engaging conversation and discover which worker placement board games should make it to your collection! S O C I A L M E D I A➡️Website: ( https://www.meepleknights.com )➡️YouTube: ( https://www.youtube.com/@meepleknights )➡️Instagram: ( https://www.instagram.com/meepleknights )➡️FaceBook Page: ( https://www.facebook.com/meepleknights )➡️FaceBook Group: ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/meepleknights )➡️Discord: ( https://discord.gg/5vea8ynvPq )C O N T A C T U S

So sorry to miss you last week! Life happens, but we're back with another episode. This week, Dylan and Bill discuss Lords of Waterdeep, one of the best known examples of a worker placement game. Have you played this game? What did you think? What game would you like us to spotlight next? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com.

Sam and Ed Stockton... or Ed and Sam Stockton... joined me to talk about their newest game live on Kickstarter right now. Forges of Ravenshire is a unique dice worker placement game where you are crafting items and using dice, but the hitch is that the dice aren't owned by one particular player. We talked about a lot of topics here from the allure of dice to the intricacies of worker placement, a genre rife with games. Check out the Kickstarter if you are interested.

Ready to test your board game knowledge and discover some new favorites? Join us for a thrilling game of Jeopardy as we explore categories like Co-Op, Worker Placement, Tableau Building, Roll and Write, Social Deduction, and Mystery. We'll tackle questions about games like Marvel United, Lost Ruins of Arnak, Pandemic, and more, sharing our thoughts on the ones we know and love, as well as those we haven't played yet. Who will emerge victorious? Tune in to find out!But wait, there's more! We'll also chat about other board game topics like New York Zoo, and Word Domination, delving into mechanics like deck building, area control, set collection, and dice-based games. Plus, we'll explore how the title of a game can be a pun and wrap things up with a discussion about Ticket to Ride Rails and Sails. Don't miss out on this action-packed episode, and join us next week when special guest designer Dan Handycz of Affliction 1942 stops by to talk rulebooks. Until then, we're Meeple Knights!Disclaimer: Tom introduces the game using the Jeopardy theme music. It was removed due to the fear of a copyright strike. Sorry for the slightly confusing intro. S O C I A L M E D I A➡️Website: ( https://www.meepleknights.com )➡️YouTube: ( https://www.youtube.com/@meepleknights )➡️Instagram: ( https://www.instagram.com/meepleknights )➡️FaceBook Page: ( https://www.facebook.com/meepleknights )➡️FaceBook Group: ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/meepleknights )➡️Discord: ( https://discord.gg/5vea8ynvPq )C O N T A C T U S

Pick Up & Deliver 525: Placin' Workers - Brendan shares some thoughts about prominent games that use the Worker Placement mechanism. Join us, won't you?

Simon Lavender from AmassGames joins Candice to discuss the worker placement mechanism and their favorite worker placement games. 00:00:00 Introduction00:06:36 Fresh Plays00:07:39 Mexica00:10:33 AuZtralia00:11:11 A Study in Emerald00:14:17 Hit Z Road00:16:47 Uno Flip!00:20:30 Meltwater: A Game of Tactical Starvation00:33:50 Worker Placement Games and Our Favorites 00:45:44 Simon's  Honorable Mentions (too many to list!) 00:49:53 Candice's Honorable Mentions - Viticulture, Viticulture: World, Vinhos, Kanban EV, Dungeon Petz, General Orders: World War II00:55:46 Simon's #5 - Railroad Revolution00:59:34 Candice's #5 - Federation01:07:24 Simon's #4 - Russian Railroads01:10:52 Candice's #4 - Anachrony01:17:17 Simon's #3 - Lorenzo il Magnifico01:23:18 Candice's #3 - Dominant Species: Marine01:31:29 Carson City01:32:35 Simon's #2 - Fields of Arle01:35:37 Candice's #2 - Underwater Cities01:42:41 Simon's #1 - Stone Age01:46:08 Candice's #1 - Dune: Imperium01:55:05 Sign-offWeb: https://boardgamegeek.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeekTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeekEmail: podcast@boardgamegeek.com

Board Boys are back, alright, to play Oak, a worker placement game about druids trying to see who can scramble to the top of a huge oak the most reverently, and the third game in a row on this podcast to feature TREES. I guess next time we're going to have to play Atiwa or something chock full of more big trees. Music: E.V.A. - Jean Jacques Perrey, Tie a Yellow Ribbon - organist Mike Reed, Brujeria - El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico

Dylan and Bill list their favorite games centered around a worker placement mechanic. Are there any of your favorite worker placement games that we left off? Do you have an idea for a Top 3 list that you'd like us to do? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com! And if you like the show, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts!

This week we talk about Dice Worker Placement games.  You'll get to learn just how much I don't know about the subject.  Thankfully, Julius has some good recommendations.   Under Falling Skies So, You've Been Eaten Endangered Pocket Landship Artemis Project Twin Stars Black Angel

On today's show, Angie and Chris go over their Holiday Wishlist.There is another quiz show and, Angie schools Chris on the art of bantering.Support the showGet the Official Chasing Meeples Tee hereGive us a Like on Facebook. Or if you'd rather just look at pretty pictures, check us out on Instagram. Got a question or suggestion, drop us a line at chasingmeeples@yahoo.comVisit our website at https://chasingmeeples.buzzsprout.comSupport the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1955547/supportThanks again, we hope you continue to enjoy the podcast!https://www.instagram.com/chasingmeeples/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSXxFr2jkXV_mFrUeOb_OhQ

In this episode, we found an order of druids attempting to learn the greatest secrets of the ancient oak tree.  We climb it's branches and visit temples to show our devotion in this worker placement game.  Listen to find out  how Rachel broke the game and why we backed it in the first place!Game Info:1-4 Players60-90 Minute PlaytimeAges 14+Board Game Geek EntrySocial Media:FacebookInstagramTwitterTwitch

Its episode 20 and this week PJ and Gareth talk about some of their worker placement games. Gareth attempts to explain the mechanics and then we run through the following games: Lords of Waterdeep, Architects of the West Kingdom, Lorenzo il Magnifico, Fields of Arle and Obsession (surprised?) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meeple2meeple/message

Jonny Pac, co-designer of Unconscious Mind, joined me to talk about the design of this big game. We focused on the way this game keeps players involved thematically and helps keep these various mechanisms flowing intuitively between one another. If you are interested in this game, check it out on Kickstarter.

Happy Halloween from Board Boys, we're tackling My Father's Work by T.C. Petty III and Renegade Game Studios, a mad scientist worker placement game with branching storylines. Who will honor their forefathers and who will fail and die peniless? Other games discussed: Dominion, Chakra, Sea Salt and Paper, Manic Mages, Dungeons and Dragons, Birdwatcher, Root (at 5p), Goetia- The Nine Kingdoms of Solomon, Betrayal at House on the Hill 3rd Ed., Fearsome Floors Music: He's So Shy - The Pointer Sisters, Aaa - They Might Be Giants

Board Boys Podcast is finally reviewing Agricola just in time for the game to be old enough to drive. Also in this episode, we discuss our respective entries into gaming, introduce a new segment in which listeners share their opinions on games we review, and spend too long comparing the titular Agricola to the legends of classic rock.

Intro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome!  Freedom the underground railroad  July 27th contest deadline for Taboo board game subjects!  Host Hotseat; What's your Genre'? -  In this segment the hosts pick a Genre and give some highlights and really share why they like it and why everyone should try games from it!   Larry:  Adventure games: Xia: Legends of a Drift System, The 7th Continent, Destines, etc.   Alex: Dice Dictating Action Games: Dice Throne, War of the Ring, Roll for the Galaxy, etc. Revisit Revelry - The hosts revisit a title and give ongoing impressions of living with the game. Revealing and detailing facets of the game that have emerged over their time with it!   Larry:  Star Realms by Robert Dougherty, Darwin Kastle Published by Wise Wizard Games Released in 2014.   Alex: The Pillars of the Earth by Michael Rieneck, Stefan Stadler Published by  KOSMOS released in 2006. Summer Of Games Game choice: Our Hosts share their end of show games to go get right now!   Larry: Euphoria: Build a better Dystopia By Jamey Stegmaier, Alan Stone Published by Stonemaier Games Released in 2013  (Hand Management, Set Collection, Variable Player Powers, Worker Placement, Worker Placement with Dice Workers) Alex: Picture Perfect by Anthony Nouveau published by Arcane Wonders Released in 2020 Links:  Podstudio1  BGG      Music:  As always from the amazing community of gifted musicians, arrangers, and composers over at ocremix.org go visit and support them for the full project and so much more amazing music!   Outro :  De Nuit / by mv feat. Jeff Ball Original Track - The Phantom Forest Album - Final Fantasy VI: Balance and Ruin Project Page - Final Fantasy VI: Balance and Ruin | OC ReMix Content Group - Final Fantasy VI Original Copyright - Square Enix Original Composers - Nobuo Uematsu

Your favorite boys are back to tackle another recent Kickstarter megahit from Mindclash Games, Perseverance: Castaway Chronicles - Episode 1 & 2. Also this episode: Adele, Ashanti, Beck, Beyoncé, Björk, Bono, Che, Ciara, Coolio, Drake, Eminem, Fabio, Fergie, Flea, Kesha, Lorde, Madonna, Morrissey, Nas, Nelly, Oprah, Pink, Prince, Rihanna, Seal, Shakira, Sinbad, Sting, Teller, Twiggy, Xzibit, Zendaya and so, so many more. Board Boy Josh also revisits some of his favorite, and most infuriating moments from his five years on the podcast. We hope you like board games!

This week Julius and I discuss worker placement games.  Drat, I forgot to write down the games we talked about in order.  I'll have to do that later on when I listen to the episode once it comes out.  If you want an exact, clickable list and you don't see it in the notes in your podcast player, visit 1PlayerPodcast.com and view the episode notes there.   Drat.  

In this episode we are making and selling "Grown Up" grape juice, aka wine! We're discussing Viticulture; an amazing Stonemaier Game about making and selling wines. We also would like to announce our newest giveaway!! Listen to this episode to find out how you can win your very own copy of Viticulture! This week we also find out who's Mama and Papa set them up for success!

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Scooby-Doo: Escape from the Haunted Mansion and Planet Unknown. We then talk about worker placement games and our top 5 board games with worker placement. Announcements: 0:45 Recent Games: 1:30 Top 5 Worker Placement Games: 13:04 Outro: 38:09 Bloopers: 39:07 Watch our 6 year anniversary video to enter our contest: https://youtu.be/K7gxz_rNaiI Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS Scooby-Doo: Escape from the Haunted Mansion: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/302344/scooby-doo-escape-haunted-mansion Planet Unknown: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/258779/planet-unknown Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'GFGBLITZ2022' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/ For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/321

In this episode, The Board Boys tackle Golem from Cranio Creations!  Also in this episode, Cam tries out a sports metaphor, we talk about old MMO exploits, and the boys also played a great game of Lords of Waterdeep.  Ten time Tim is back and talks about being a Euchre hustler and can Campbell improve society with his new rule?  All that and more!  There Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now! Boing boing boing!

This week Chris hosts Aaron and Glenn to talk about something very near and dear to their hearts (and gaming tables!) WORKER PLACEMENT GAMES! PLUS: The PlayStation Showcase and KeyForge broken algorithm!CREW INFO:Follow Chris on Twitter at @TechDudeTXFollow Glenn on Twitter at @gcarrere Follow Aaron on Twitter at @TurboHoodieJoin the conversation on the Party Chat Discord! Head to https://bit.ly/PartyChatDiscord to join!Download the Curtain Call RPG Starter Kit at curtaincall.games today for FREE!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Theme Song1:00 - Opening Monologue3:05 - Engrossing First Experiences9:36 - Do Algorithms Dream of Randomly Generated Sheep? Keyforge's Generator is Out For Now20:43 - PlayStation Showcase39:10 - Starter Series: Worker Placement39:24 - What is a worker placement game?41:52 - History of Worker Placement42:26 - What does playing a worker placement game feel like?50:00 - Are worker placement games more thematic? Heavier?56:35 - Hybrid worker placement games and the future of the genre1:06:05 - What games really nail the worker placement experience?1:06:25 - Aaron: Lords of Waterdeep/Dune Imperium1:07:54 - Glenn: Everdell1:10:12 - Chris: Champions of Midgard/Tidal Blades: Heroes of the Reef1:11:13 - Plugs/Call for Reviews1:12:58 - Wrap Up