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We played so many more games. SO MANY. From On Tour, to Hogwarts Battle, to Babylonia, we found some good ones and some others that we suggest you avoid.

Games we played:

On Tour (Second Edition) | Boa…

WE ARE BACK! Happy New Year everyone! We played a TON of games over break, so this week is part one of our catchup.

Games we played:
CuBirds | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dr. Eureka | Board Game | Board…

2021 is at an end! This episode we discuss our favorites of the year.

This is our last episode of the year! Subscribe to the podcast, our facebook, and our instagram to get a notification when we post…

Who doesn't love building a civilization from the ground up? In these city building games, you can build towers, cultivate crops, plan neighborhoods, and even buy votes to pass bills that will benefi…

Game setup- I think it's safe to say that for many people this is the worst part of the board game experience. Which games have the best and worst setups, and how can designers improve the experience…

Let's stop a moment to thank the amazing artists who make our games beautiful! Which games do you find breathtaking every time you put them on the table?

Games we played:
Piece o' Cake | Board Game | B…

How often do you replay your games?  What draws you back to them? This episode that's exactly what we discuss- what makes certain games fun to play over and over again and how does that answer differ…

This humble podcast has been disparaging Lovecraft board games since the beginning- but this week, special guest Kyu Saiewitz is here to set the record straight! Lovecraft enthusiasts, hop in and sha…

Who doesn't love a good word game? Step aside scrabble, these are some fantastic word games you can play with just about anyone!

Games we played:
The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine | Board Game | Boar…

Hunger, madness, cold, and fatigue. These are strong motivators we experience as humans and enticing topics to include in a board game. But how can a designer go about doing so effectively? Damon tal…

Read any rules that have given you real "Cones of Dunshire" vibes? We sure have. Here are some of the rulebooks passages that have baffled, horrified, and delighted us with their overcomplicated lang…

We are so used to the fifty two card deck we rarely stop to think about how it came to be. Today Sarah tells us how the standard card deck has changed over time to become what we know so well today. …

Oh, the games that we have played!! GenCon 2021 has come and gone and we had such a great time playing games and meeting people!

(Forgive our growing pains as we test out new microphone setups! Mistak…

In this episode, 9 ways to dive into a fantastical, watery world! These are our favorite ocean games. 

Games we played:
Puzzle Strike | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Visitor in Blackwood Grove | Board Game…

What games have made you see red? Broken up friendships? Inspired dramatic, stomping exits? These are games that induce rage!

Games we played:
Dice Hospital | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
PARKS: Nightfall…

What's the first thing that pops into your head when you think of a "gamer?" The answer will differ for everyone but we may find some common themes. Where do these stereotypes come from? And are they…

Do you listen to music while you are playing games? Have any favorite games that utilize music and soundtracks in their gameplay? This episode we talk about great utilization of audio in creating imm…

Travelling to space is now affordable for everyone! Just play one of these great space themed board games.

Games we played:
Mission: Red Planet (Second Edition) | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Near and Far…

We went on a trip! And played a crapload of games. This episode is a catchup.

Games we played:
Shifting Stones | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Ghost Blitz | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Durian | Board Game | …

It's easy to forget that play is not just a luxury, but an essential part of our development into fully functional adults. This episode we talk about how play continues even when children and adults …