Turn Turtles Board Game Podcast: Recent Episodes
Turn Turtles
Three friends talk about board games in a bi-weekly podcast of fun! Give us a listen for themed board game discussions, board game news, and more!
Once again Matt and Adam wonder what kind of game might result with the smashing together of two different games in our second installment of GAME SMASH!
You'll also hear us talk about:
- Matt's complete ranking of Unlock Games
- Evergreen
- Bagh Chal
- Dominion Plunder
- Downforce
- Othello
A new podcasting project is on the way, stay tuned!
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Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com
Musical credit:
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5707-still-pickin
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Are there games that you wish existed? Probably. Are there half-baked concepts and frankenstein combinations of games that we think would be cool? Yep!
You'll also hear us talk about:
- Unlock Games like In the Clutches of Hades, The Tonipal's Treasure, The Nautilus' Traps, The House on the Hill, The Island of Doctor Goorse, Squeak and Sausage (Professor Noside)
- Codenames
- Chronology
- Harry Potter Hogwarts battle
- Root!
- Dungeons & Dragons
- Brandon Sanderson's Way of Kings
Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir
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Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg
Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com
Musical credit:
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5707-still-pickin
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
If you could only own three games, what would they be? That's the question we answer this episode!
You'll also hear us talk about:
- Downforce
- Evergreen
- Lancaster
- Everdell
- Strep throat!
- Listener email!
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Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg
Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com
Musical credit:
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5707-still-pickin
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
You're trapped in your space pod, which thankfully has an internet connection! So get comfy and tune in to listen to us talk about CRYO!
You'll also hear us talk about:
- Odin’s Ravens
- Terraforming Mars
- Magic: The Gathering Commanders
- Pandemic Legacy Season 0
- Go fish (lol)
- Chess #chesspunks
Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir
Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_a_robot_fw
Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg
Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com
Musical credit:
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5707-still-pickin
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
On this episode we talk about the games we've been playing, the drama surrounding Wizards of the Coast / D&D, YOUR favorite games, and whether or not we have memories of our crazy board game experiences.
You'll also hear us talk about:
- Hansa Teutonica
- Evergreen
- Beyond the Sun
- No Thanks
- All the games you wrote into us :)
Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir
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Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg
Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com
Musical credit:
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5707-still-pickin
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Happy New Year!
On this episode we talk about some 2022 favorites. You'll also hear about:
- Destinies - Lucky Duck Games
- My City - Reiner Knizia
- Just One - Repos Productions
- No Ship Niagara Math Trade!
- Archipelago and Lancaster!
- Dungeons & Dragons
- Sequence
- Everdell
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Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg
Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com
Musical credit:
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5707-still-pickin
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Roll for initiative... and frost checks? This week we talk about Dungeons & Dragons and fun homebrew rules.
- Sheepy time
- Cascadia
- Innovation
- Maglev metro
- Hansa Teutonica
- Undaunted normandy 9&10
- Just one
- Niagara Math Trade!
Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir
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Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg
Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com
Musical credit:
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod
On Episode 28 we talk about the most adorable game about counting sheep and escaping nightmares. Don't trip on the fence!
- Skull
- Tsuro
- Starving Artists
- Sheepy Time!
Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir
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Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg
Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com
Musical credit:
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod
Episode 27 is here! Matt has a lot of games to talk about from the recent "game day" he attended. Listen to here all about:
- Everdell: Spirecrest
- Fantasy Realms
- Beyond the Sun
- Hansa Teutonica 5p
- Innovation
- Project L
- Tsuro
- Terraforming Mars
- Deception: Murder In Hong Kong
- Smartphone Inc
Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir
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Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg
Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com
Musical credit:
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod
This episode got lost in the internet tubes for a few days, but it's here now! On episode 26 we herd our cattle, hop aboard a train, and talk about Great Western Trail! Other notable games include:
- Beyond the Sun
- Marvel Snap
- Hearthstone
- Food Chain Magnate
- Everdell: Spirecrest
- Clank!
- Mantis Falls
- Fantasy Realms
Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir
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Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg
Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com
Musical credit:
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod
On Episode 25 we talk about the new 2 player card battler from Nerdlab & Richard Garfield, Mindbug!
Other topics of discussion:
Everdell Complete Collection, Hearthstone, Kickstarter, Queens Dilemma, Aegean Sea, Foodchain Magnate, Frosthaven
Mindbug online: https://tabletopia.com/games/mindbug-2021
Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir
Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_a_robot_fw
Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg
Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com
Musical credit:
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5707-still-pickin
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
On Episode 24 we talk about Hansa Teutonica!
Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir
Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_a_robot_fw
Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg
Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com
Musical credit:
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod
On Episode 23 Matt and Adam talk about Catan, Food Chain Magnate, Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile, selling games at markets, storage units full of board games... and more!
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Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg
Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com
Musical credit:
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod
On Episode 22 we catch up on what we've been up to... and don't talk about anything in particular.
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Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg
Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com
Musical credit:
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod
On Episode 21 we talk about "contracts" in board games!
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Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg
Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com
Musical credit:
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod
On Episode 20 we talk about some of our favorite board game gimmicks.
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Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_a_robot_fw
Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg
Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com
Musical credit:
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod
On Episode 19 we talk about some of the games that have been previewed for Essen Spiel 2022!
Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com, and follow us on socials @turnturtlesbg
Musical credit:
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod
Without picking the usual candidates, what games would we recommend for people who are new to board games?
Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com, and follow us on socials @turnturtlesbg
Musical credit:
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod
How do theme and mechanics in board games relate to each other?
Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com, and follow us on socials @turnturtlesbg
Musical credit:
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod
What would we add to Dominion? Listen to find out!
Board Game Photographers Youtube channel Victory Point Labs - https://www.youtube.com/victorypointlabs
Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com, and follow us on socials @turnturtlesbg
Musical credit:
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod
This week the Turtles reveal the true shape of the earth! (Hint: it isn't flat, a doughnut, or a sphere). After sharing what hit the table this past fortnight first impression on Leder Games' Arc are discussed. Get excited for some listener mail and check our Facebook page for accompanying pictures :)
What's on the floor:
Ark Nova
The Crew: Quest for Planet 9
Bandada
Brass Birmingham
Quelf
Viticulture: Essential Edition
Jungle Speed
Arcs
The Arcs Kickstarter can be found here
Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com, and follow us on socials @turnturtlesbg
Musical credit:
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod
A group of turtles is always better than one (we assume). This episode we have our usual recap of what we’ve been playing then jump into the topic of co-op games!
Games Discussed:
Wingspan
Spirit Island
Bandada– runnamangames.com
Race for the Galaxy
Ark Nova
So Clover
God’s Love Dinosaurs
Ticket to Ride: Europe
Flashpoint Fire Rescue
Betrayal at House on the Hill
B-Sieged
Red November
Gloomhaven
Email us at theturnturtles@gmail.com and find us on the socials @turnturtlesbg
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Musical credit:
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5707-still-pickin
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Intro/outro by "Ole Koltrane" :)
On this episode of Turn Turtles we talk about the board games of ancient world!
As always you can reach us at theturnturtles@gmail.com or on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @turnturtlesbg!
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Musical credit:
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5707-still-pickin
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Chee Zee Jungle by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3493-chee-zee-jungle
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Intro/outro by "Ole Koltrane" :)
On this bonus episode of Turn Turtles, Adam sits down with Nick Visel to talk about Chess. We talk about:
- What got us into chess
- Ideas that transformed our play
- How do you study chess?
- Strategy vs. tactics
- Real life lessons from chess
- Nick plays blindfolded chess!
- The Evans gambit
Follow us at:
https://twitter.com/nickvisel
https://twitter.com/adammuir
Be sure to check out the #chesspunks community on Twitter!
As always you can reach us at theturnturtles@gmail.com or on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @turnturtlesbg!
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Musical credit:
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5707-still-pickin
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Intro/outro by "Ole Koltrane" :)
In this episode the Turtles talk about smashing games together and hypothesising on what might happen. There are also two special announcements you won’t want to miss!
Games we discussed:
- Dominion: Allies
- Shipwrights of the North Sea
- Innovation: Echoes of the Past
- Catan: Cities and Knights
- Machi Koro 2
- Fort: Cats and Dogs Expansion
- Betrayal Legacy
- Root: Marauders
- Beyond the Sun
- Race for the Galaxy
- Dice Forge
- Munchkin
- Tortuga
As always you can reach us at theturnturtles@gmail.com or on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @turnturtlesbg!
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Musical credit:
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5707-still-pickin
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Intro/outro by "Ole Koltrane" :)
In this episode the turtles discuss asymmetry in board games. Get ready for a lopsided conversation full of differing views! What we Played:
Dominion So Clover Brass: Birminghm Kingdom Builder The Fox in the Forest Mysterium Park Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion Jaipur Captain Carcass
Are they Symmetrical?
Cosmic Encounter Terraforming Mars: Prelude Spirit Island Villainous Catan Small World Root Chess Scythe Flashpoint Pandemic
Let us know what you think! Our email is turnturtles@gmail.com and you can reach us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @turnturlesbg Leave a review on Spotify and iTunes! Music: Musical credit: "Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5707-still-pickin License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Intro/outro by "Ole Koltrane" :)
On this episode of the Turn Turtles the guys once again get creative and discuss wacky things we might add to Jamey Stegmaier's Scythe!
Other games mentioned include:
Potion Explosion published by Horrible Guild - Stefano Castelli, Andrea Crespi, Lorenzo Silva Gizmos published by CMON - Phil Walker-Harding Innovation Sushi Go Party Munchkin Legends Mario Party Superstars Root Roleplaying Game Pokemon TCG Hearthstone
Send us emails! Send them to theturnturtles@gmail.com, and follow us on socials @turnturtlesbg Please review on on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and we'll read your review on the air! Musical credit: "Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5707-still-pickin License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Intro/outro by "Ole Koltrane" :)
On this episode of the Turn Turtles the guys talk about Earth by Conor McGoey!
Some games include:
Earth
Wavelength
Archeology
Brass Birmingham
Now or Never
Tapestry
Arcs
Carcassonne
Send us emails! Send them to theturnturtles@gmail.com, and follow us on socials @turnturtlesbg
Please review on on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and we'll read your review on the air!
Musical credit:
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5707-still-pickin
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Intro/outro by "Ole Koltrane" :)
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On this episode of the Turn Turtles the guys talk about Licensed Games! Do licenses make a game good?
Some games include:
-Star Wars Imperial Assault
-Firefly
-Disney's Villainous
-Small World: World of Warcraft
-Descent: Journeys in the Dark
Send us emails! Send them to theturnturtles@gmail.com, and follow us on socials @turnturtlesbg
Please review on on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and we'll read your review on the air!
Musical credit:
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5707-still-pickin
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Intro/outro by "Ole Koltrane" :)
On this episode of the Turn Turtles the guys talk about Story Games... and end up rambling about themes in game.
Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com, and follow us on socials @turnturtlesbg
Musical credit:
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5707-still-pickin
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Intro/outro by "Ole Koltrane" :)
On this episode of the Turn Turtles the guys get creative with things they could imagine adding to ROOT by Leder Games.
Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com, and follow us on socials @turnturtlesbg
Asmodee pulling digital versions of pandemic and spin offs from popular digital distributors, etc steam.
https://gamerant.com/pandemic-board-game-digital-version-removal/?fbclid=IwAR1HruBkiGehZiVmb9q4QmRnMAP9rLMtdKr0rDI3M-B8VeNY2bfppdFnNeE
Awesome board game art!
https://boardgamegeekstore.com/collections/game-art
Musical credit:
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5707-still-pickin
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Intro/outro by "Ole Koltrane" :)
On this episode of the Turn Turtles the guys sit back and relax. We talk about how our weeks have been and think back on the highlights of 2021, and what we're looking forward to in 2022!
Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com, and follow us on socials @turnturtlesbg
Innovation - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/63888/innovation
Wingspan -https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266192/wingspan
U'katoa - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/323206/ukotoa
Villainous - about as little player interaction as i like - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284760/disney-villainous-evil-comes-prepared
The European Expansion for Wingspan Digital is coming soon! https://rulepop.com/wingspan/#
Other:
Mindbug, Root, Everdell, Labyrinth, Rise of Queensdale, The Kings Dilemma, Great Western Trail, Frosthaven, Voyages
Miniature painting
Background music during games
Classic games: Settlers of Catan and Carcassonne
Musical credit:
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5707-still-pickin
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Intro/outro by "Ole Koltrane" :)
What We Have Been Playing
- Maglev Metro - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/301257/maglev-metro
- Pictionary Air - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/272889/pictionary-air
- Camel Up - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/153938/camel
- Photosynthesis - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/218603/photosynthesis
- Sleeping Gods - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/255984/sleeping-gods
- Innovation - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/63888/innovation
- Kingdomino - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/204583/kingdomino
- Captain Carcass - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/149155/dead-mans-draw
- Lost Cities - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/50/lost-cities
News
- Everdell app by DireWolf Digital
- Wingspan expansion on Switch
Main Topic - Worker Placement
- Everdell - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/199792/everdell
- Caylus - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/18602/caylus
- Viticulture - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/128621/viticulture
- Raiders of the North Sea - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/170042/raiders-north-sea
Community Roundup
- Emails
- Reviews
Musical Credit
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
On this episode of the Turn Turtles the guys discuss Set Collection games, among other things!
Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com, and follow us on socials @turnturtlesbg
What we've been up to:
Final Fantasy Trading Card Game
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/93287/final-fantasy-trading-card-game
Captain Sonar
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/171131/captain-sonar
7 Wonder Duel
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/173346/7-wonders-duel
Grapes of Frath
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/4878/how-host-murder-grapes-frath
and more!
News:
Matt's secret Santa
Mindbug
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/345584/mindbug
The Royal family does NOT play Monopoly
Games Discussed:
Captain Carcass
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameversion/296412/english-third-edition
Hanamikoji
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/158600/hanamikoji
Tides of Time
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/176229/tides-time
Tokaido
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/123540/tokaido
Bohnanza
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/11/bohnanza
Between Two Cities
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/168435/between-two-cities
Concordia
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/124361/concordia
Coloretto
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/5782/coloretto
Musical Credit
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
On this episode of the Turn Turtles the guys discuss the Deck Building Mechanic along with other topics and shenanigans.
Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com, and follow us on socials @turnturtlesbg
Games discussed:
Eminent Domain Microcosm (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/163640/eminent-domain-microcosm)
Hive Carbon (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/154597/hive-pocket)
King of Tokyo (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/70323/king-tokyo)
The King's Dilemma (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/245655/kings-dilemma)
Arctic Scavengers (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/41933/arctic-scavengers)
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Deck-Building Game (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/155460/hobbit-unexpected-journey-deck-building-game)
Jaws of the Lion (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/291457/gloomhaven-jaws-lion)
Sushi Go Party (https://boardgamegeek.com/geeksearch.php?action=search&objecttype=boardgame&q=sushi%20go%20party)
The Queen's Dilemma (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/341870/queens-dilemma)
Space Base (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/242302/space-base)
Innovation (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/63888/innovation)
Magic the Gathering Arena, Crimson Vow
Necromolds Monster Battles (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/294986/necromolds-monster-battles)
Picture Perfect (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/299963/picture-perfect)
Dominion (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/36218/dominion)
Lost Ruins of Arnak (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/312484/lost-ruins-arnak)
Fort (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/296912/fort)
Clank! In! Space! (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/233371/clank-space-deck-building-adventure)
The Quest for El Dorado (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/217372/quest-el-dorado)
Great Western Trail (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/193738/great-western-trail)
Concordia (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/124361/concordia)
Thunderstone (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/53953/thunderstone)
Heart of Crown (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/131904/heart-crown)
Mystic Vale (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/194607/mystic-vale)
Musical Credit
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Turn Turtle Podcast Episode 1
Nov 15, 2021 - Show Notes
INTRO
WHAT WE HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Adam
- Chess, logical chess by Irving chernev
- Tortuga 1667, Facade games
- Seasons, Régis Bonnessée
Meij
- Betrayal at House on The Hill, Bruce Glassco
- Gizmos
- Ladies and Gentlemen
Andrew
- Steam, Designed by Martin Wallace, Published by Mayfair games
- Sushi Go! by Phil Walker-Harding and published by Gamewright
Matt
- Discovery Lands Unknown, designed by Corey Konieczka, published by Fantasy Flight Games
- Dominion, designed by Donald Vaccarino, published by rio grande games
- 7 wonders Duel, designed by Antoine Bauza, Bruno Cathala, published by Repos Production
NEWS
Andrew
- Skyrim Board Game by Modiphius Entertainment
- https://gamefound.com/projects/modiphius/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-the-board-game#/
- Stardew Valley Second Printing Preorders
- https://www.stardewvalley.net/blog/
Matt
- Hegemony: Lead your Class to Victory (Heh-GEM-ony)
- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hegemony/hegemony-lead-your-class-to-victory
Meij
- Maglev Metro
- https://beziergames.com/products/maglev-copper-bots?_pos=1&_sid=2ce53ec3b&_ss=r
Adam
- Root Marauders is finally out soon
- D&D 5.5, 2024
TOPIC OF THE WEEK
Introduce yourself - boardgamily speaking!
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO/FUTURE PLANS?
OUTRO
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Be sure to tune in every other Thursday for a new episode of the Turn Turtles Board Gaming Podcast!
Musical Credit
"Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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