The Analog Gamer's Podcast

How do you handle slow players?  After introducint the season, we talked about things we have tried, what has worked, and what hasn't.

This episode, we talk about how to choose a game to play during game group sessions: what we have tried, what has worked, and what doesn't.

Today we talk about how to handle people who aren't around for the whole gaming session.

Frank and Brent talk a bit about RPG rules they have been exploring, playing with kids, and finding time.

A few episodes ago, Shane talked about the fact that he didn't have many expansions.  Let's find out!  Join us!

Shane, Brent and Frank, along with our guest Mary Ann, give our impression of Ethnos (by CMON Games) immediately after playing it.  Included is toddler commentary by Lexi.

We are setting up a new type of episode with this one.  Enjoy a rewind session this week!

We talk about the when and why of getting rid of a game, keeping games and expansions together or not, and ramble on a bit before circling back.

In this episode we talk about our gaming lives over Christmas, the joy and maybe intimidation of unboxing a game, and what our thoughts are towards this seasons episode topics.

In this episode, we talk about all of the "other" things that make your game session go more easily.  These all make great gift ideas!

Dr. Dave comes on the show to straighten us out on our view of house rules.  Game on!

Shane and Frank talk about finding some free time, picking a game and a friend, and having some fun.  Specific games include 7 Wonders: Duel and War of the Ring.

What is the right size group?  What determines it? When can you expand?  This week we consider how the size of your game group, the games to play, and how they interact.

“The first rule on breaking a rule is to know everything about the rule.” ― Nuno Roque

Shane and Frank talk about ideas we have had in designing games, what our obstacles are to actually doing it, and how we might go about it.

With Halloween approaching, it's time to talk about thematic games.

In the same vein as two hosts talking about two player games, Frank takes on solo games by himself.

Brent and Frank talk about two players games, including mechanisms that don't work.  We also talk about games that work well as multi-player games, and those that do not.

So now that we have covered a season of selecting, buying and teaching games, let's pull it all together for your game night!