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The MFGcast
We don’t just talk about the games you know, we talk about the games you should know! We also do other fun things like interviews, hard hitting convos, improvs, and more! The MFGCast: Breaking the board since 2012!
Join us as we talk about the games we played recently and about going to a local gaming spot for a day of old school video games, pinball, and other fun activities.
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In the start of Core Noir Season Four we call Human, George is haunted by someone from his past.
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Black Claws and Soot try to find out more about The Pusillanimous.
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We did some fun gaming things in Denver, Colorado and played some great games to talk about. Join us!
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Who killed J.J. Abram? Why was he murdered? All will be revealed! Also, listen afterwards as John and Kurt talked about the ins and outs of Season Three of our Core Noir Campaign!
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Teaching games is an art. How to do it right? Find out here!
Intro Music: AGST – Fights
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Black Claws and Soot meet Cutie Pie, and some other things happen.
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Join us as we talk about going to an amazing board game shop, and playing great old and new games with friends.
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George talks to Malcolm and Claire about who around J.J. might be involved in his demise and then he goes to a local watering hole for information.
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Join Traci and Kurt as they talk about expansions: Games that need an expansion so they don’t grow stale, games that ok on their own with their expansions, not so great expansions, and great expansions that really complement the base game.
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Black Claws and Soot deal with Soot’s sudden stars and they meet the King.
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Take a listen as we talk about some great gaming experiences we’ve been having recently.
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George and Detective Spirino trade information.
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Join us as we talk about board gaming with the people that make gaming the best it can be.
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Soot and Black Claws catch up with a new friend and sleep is cut short for Soot by something wicked.
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Join us as we talk about some games that we’ve played recently (Sea Salt and Paper, Isle of Cats, Quacks of Quedlinburg, Seikatsu), and some board game tattoo love.
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George tells Jane an unwanted secret and then he goes to talk to Josie Penelope about the death of J.J. Abrams.
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Soot and Black Claws come into contact with pair a of underwater children that have lost their way.
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Join us as we “burn” up a preview for Burned, a two player burned spy vs. the agency game designed by Jon Moffat and published by Stone Circle Games.
Find it on Kickstarter February 13th!
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George hangs out at The Glow and gets a little more than he bargained for.
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Soot and Black Claws meet a friend in a hole and Black Claws meets an interesting character.
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In this episode we talk about condensing our small box games and then talk about what we’ve been playing recently. Games we talk about: Dead Man’s Draw, Tiny Epic Galaxies, Vaalbara, Go Nuts for Donuts, Sushi Go.
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George talks to Detective Spiraneu and gets more insight on who might have murdered J.J. Abram.
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Join us as we talk about 2023, the games we played, didn’t play, and in between.
The games we talk about: Earth, Joan of Arc: Draw and Write, Godsforge, Race to the Raft, Great Western Trail, Heaven and Ale, Fantastic Factories.
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Our adventurers take on a side quest, the most fantasy thing ever. Oh yeah, we went there.
Fantasy Audio by Battlebards
DM: Kurt Aumueller
Black Claws: John Haremza
Soot: John Neary
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Check out what we’ve played recently including Spots by CMYK, Diced Veggies by Kids Table Board Gaming, and Don’t Llama Dice by Amigo.
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George talks to Malcolm Jensen and his sister Clair about who might have had it in for J.J., and he talks to Phil Phillips about the whereabouts of Josie Penelope.
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We talk about a couple of our older games, Pandemic & Godsforge, and we talk about a new game to us, Akropolis.
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Soot realizes that sometimes being someone else is not what it’s cracked up to be.
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Join us as we talk about Dragoon by Lay Waste Games and Museum by Holy Grail Games.
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George has lunch with Paul Blanker to get some information and he also talks to Mr. Abram’s neighbor Arnold Dubie about what happened the night of the fire.
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Join Traci and Kurt as they talk about Railroad Ink the Arcade expansion by Horrible Games and District Noir by Pandasaurus Games. They also talk about their unfortunate incident with BG Stats.
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In this episode, Soot and Black Claws look to swipe the magic ring off of the Spectator.
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There’s “Cult of the New”, but what do you call your older, trusty games that always come back to? We call it being Blissfully Content.
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George goes to the apartment building that was the crime scene of J.J. Abrams’ death, and gets lunch with Reporter Paul Blanker.
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Black Claws and Soot continue into the crazy dungeon of the DJ DM.
DM: Kurt Aumueller Black Claws: John Haremza Soot: John Neary
Music by: Battlebards
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Join Traci and Kurt as they talk about rules: How we read them, interpret them, mistake them, and deal with them. We also talk about Renature by Capstone Games and Boomerang USA by Grail Games.
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George meets Ace Johnson and makes plans with Paul Blanker.
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Join us as we talk about some fun random topics like adding a fourth to our board game group, getting some games knocked out on our Shelf of Opportunity, and more!
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Black Claws and Soot get caught in the rhythm.
GM: Kurt Aumueller Black Claws: John Haremza Soot: John Neary
Music by Battlebards Dice provided by Midwest Resin Geek
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The board game show goodness continues as we invite our favorites to compete in some very ridiculous games. This is pulled from YouTube so if you want the full experience, head over to the MFGCast YouTube channel!
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George has drinks with Jane, and one of them has a "little" more than the other.
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Listen in as we take a dive into the Stefan Feld classic, Castles of Burgundy!
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Black Claws and Soot decide to be charitable and then later are privy to a private concert.
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We address the HOT TOPIC of reviews.
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What happens after the kiss? Dish finding...of course!
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Soot and Black Claws get some new duds and more.
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Join us as we talk about how gaming affects our mental health.
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I mean...the title explains it all...
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Black Claws and Soot go through an initiation to get into the Thieves’ Guild, and it doesn’t quite go to plan.
Music by Battlebards.com
Sponsored by Midwest Resin Geek on Etsy
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Join us as we talk about the games we played for our BG Stats Challenge! Included are the games 7 Wonders Duel, Qwirkle, Quacks of Quedlinburg Alchemists Expansion, and The Stygian Society.
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George meets the wife and brother-in-law of J.J. Abram.
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Join us as we talk our strategies for playing 7 Wonders Architects! 7 Wonders Architects is a quick play, set collection game that there are plenty of strategies to help you win. We give our take on the strategies we took and how they helped/hurt us through gameplay.
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In this episode, Black Claws and Soot meet the leader of the Thieves Guild and also meet some unruly characters.
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When you play your games, do you bring different strategies to the table? Do your strategies change from game to game? Join us as we play Brew by Pandasaurus Games and discuss the different strategies we had and how they did or did not work.
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Welcome to Season Three of our Core Noir story! In this episode, George needs to decide who is really is.
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Listen to our latest episode as we talk about the Mini Misfit Bags from Fan Roll by Metallic Dice Games.
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Join us as we talk about Dreams of Yesterday, a micro game by Heather O’Neill, published by Weird Giraffe Games and heading to Kickstarter March 21, 2023!
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Soot and Black Claws find themselves invited to the Nohj thieves’ guild. Will they accept the call?
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Join us as we talk about what the BG Stats App is and what big challenge we have in store for 2023. Plus we talk about what board games we’ve been playing recently.
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John Haremza from the Legends of Tabletop and Kurt are taking a break in between Core Noir seasons to bring you The Devil’s Deal by SkredlitheOgre! The Devil’s Deal is a two-person vignette game about making a deal with the Devil. You’ll work together to create a Bargainer and the Devil, and then tell the story of how you made your deal and how long it will last. But remember, the Devil gets your soul in the end. This one was devilishly fun! Come join us, will you?
Music by Battlebards: https://battlebards.com/
Buy The Devil’s Deal here: https://skredlitheogre.itch.io/the-devils-deal
The MFGCast is a proud member of The Legends of Tabletop Network! https://legendsoftabletop.com/
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Join us as we talk about the tile laying, tile drafting game about food gathering goodness, Downtown Farmers Market.
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Welcome to our Broken Fantasy campaign! We’re taking some fantasy RPG gaming and mixing in the Core RPG! In Thief Like Me you’ll meet a changling bard and a warlock tabaxi, unlikely partners that end up finding themselves in the same thieves’ guild.
GM: Kurt Aumueller
Black Claws: John Haremza
Soot, etc.: John Neary
Music by Battlebards
Dice supplied by Midwest Resin Geek
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Join Traci and Kurt as they preview Dire Dinner, a cooperative tile laying game about keeping Gurth happy through an a amazing dinner. Then make sure to back this fun game on Feb. 21!
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Will George find out what happened to Bill’s girlfriend Mary? Will the mystery of the missing Arms for Vets owner Max Sullivan be solved? Find out in the finale of Fight for Your Life!
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Check out our review of the dungeon tile laying game Karak, by Thames and Kosmos.
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George finds out that Fight Night is more than just punches and bravado.
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Join us as we talk about the betting and bluffing investigative game, Museum Suspects by Blue Orange Games!
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In this episode of Fight for Your Life, George finds his way to fight night.
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Join us this episode as we talk about all of the fun games that we own and have played from the wonderful company Alderac Entertainment Group!
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George finds out more about Jim Jackson.
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Join us as we talk to Grant, videographer and son of Mik and Starla from Our Family Plays Games. We talk about growing up in a board game family, having fun making videos for Our Family Plays Games and more! This interview was a blast, so come have some fun with us.
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In this episode George checks in with Bill and gets another case.
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Join Traci and Kurt as they talk about Explosion in the Laboratory, a press your luck game by Corey Andalora where you are chemists that are mixing chemicals in an experimental laboratory. But don't get too crazy, because some chemicals are volatile and could explode! We hope you enjoy this preview and if you're into this game published by Weird Giraffe Games, back it on BackerKit November 1!
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George adds Max Sullivan to his missing persons list.
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Join Kurt and Traci as they talk about Next Station London, the hot new flip and write designed by Matthew Dunstan, art by Maxime Morin, and published by Blue Orange Games. Does this game stack up to other flip and write games? Find out here!
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In this episode George helps out a fellow military serviceman and gets to know more about Open Arms for Vets.
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Join Kurt and Traci as they preview Matches, a great "trick taking" game by our good friends at Thing 12 Games! If Matches sounds like your cup of tea, head over to Kickstarter right now and help fund it!: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thing12games/matches-1?ref=discovery&term=thing%2012%20games#:~:text=http%3A//kck.st/3RjHkJf
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George finds out what's troubling Bill and finds out about the new mayor and his family.
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Join Traci and Kurt as we review Cartaventura: Lhasa, a storytelling game to find Alexandra David-Neel by Thomas Dupont and Arnaud Ladagnous, published by Kosmos.
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George gets reacquainted with an old friend and he gets some disturbing news.
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Season Two of our Core Noir campaign is live! Our new season is called Fight for Your Life and in episode one George is reunited with an old friend.
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Join us as we talk about how we've grown and what processes we take in adding games to our collection. We also talk about what we've been playing recently, including Cartographers Heroes by Thunderworks Games and Ark Nova by Capstone Games.
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A mysterious man with a gun appears and all is revealed.
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Join Traci and Kurt as they preview Space Lion, a space skirmish game by Solis Game Studio that is crowdfunding on Gamefound August 23rd!
*Update: This game is actually being funded on Kickstarter. You can find the Kickstarter through Gamefound but to make things easier, here's the link to the Kickstarter:
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George starts putting the pieces together and sees if they complete the puzzle.
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Join Traci and Kurt as they talk to David and Travis from Winsmith Games about Junk Drawer, a great polyomino game about organizing your Junk Drawer, on Kickstarter now! Plus, we talk about some fun upcoming games that Winsmith has coming up in the future!
Back Junk Drawer now!: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/junkdrawergame/junk-drawer?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=junk%20drawer
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George talks to Mr. DeLuca about what he knows, but does DeLuca know more than our P.I.?
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The MFGCast can't go to Gen Con this year, unfortunately, but it doesn't mean we can't talk about the great games that are going to be featured there! Join us as we talk about the games that we hope will be making a big splash at Gen Con 2022.
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George talks to "Weasel" and Imperial's mechanic Allen McKay to narrow down his suspects.
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We're baaaaaccccckkk! After a nice vacation, The MFGCast is back and we're here to talk about Roar and Write!, a roll and write from Carla Kopp, published by Galactic Raptor Games. But does it stand up to the other great roll and writes out there? Find out here.
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George gets some clues at the photo shop and some disturbing news from Brian O'Shea.
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We continue our alphabet game with the letter K! There are some fun games with the letter K including a great game by Rudiger Dorn and HABA, Karuba! We also talk about what we've playing recently including Mariposas, Creature Comforts, Bravo, and Gravwell!
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George gets a note from an unknown source and gets some information from Brian O'Shea.
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Join Traci and Kurt as they review Founders of Teotihuacan, where players are founding one of the greatest cities in Mesoamerica.
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In this Episode, George gets together with Sharlene for some questioning and some detective work at Imperial Taxi.
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We continue the smash hit Alphabet Game with the letter J! We have a surprising amount of J games to talk about including our focus game, Just One by Repos Production! Plus we talk about what we've been playing recently. Thanks for listening!
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George meets with one of the three big crime bosses, Mr. DeLuca.
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Whether planning a game night yourself or meeting with a game group, knowing your players and what to bring is key. Join Traci and Kurt as they talk about communicating with your other players to have fun playing games in different situations. Thanks for listening and make sure to subscribe, rate, and tell others about The MFGCast!
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George talks to Carol about what happened to Marcus Woodard.
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Join Traci and Kurt as they talk about women in the board game industry that have worked on some of their favorite games, are advocates for other women in the industry, and are great people! Make sure to support women in the industry!
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George tries to find answers at the Glow Lounge.
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George visits the doctor after a nasty bump on the head and he calls his cop buddy, Brian O'Shea.
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George gets the great honor of meeting John Costa, number 2 to Mr. DeLuca.
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Join Traci and Kurt as they talk about Way Too Many Cats, coming to Kickstarter Feb. 22 by Weird Giraffe Games. Open drafting, push your luck, and set collection are on the menu for this fun game where you are managers at an adoption agency showing off those cute felines! Curious? Take a listen!
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Join us as we talk about our 2 Player Game Challenge and some of the games we've played for part one including Fox in the Forest, Jaipur, Patchwork, Kingdomino Duel, and Targi.
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George goes to The Glow Lounge to talk to Carol, girlfriend of the late Marcus Woodard.
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Join Traci and Kurt as they talk about different ways that they've been able to take their old games and pay them forward.
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In this episode, George interviews an old man about what he sees and runs into a little trouble on a train.
Content Warning: Violence and Domestic Violence
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In the first episode of our Core Noir campaign, George Armstrong finds out that sometimes a normal paid job turns out to be not so normal.
Content Warning: Murder and violence
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We continue our glorious alphabet game with the letter I! We have more games with the letter I that we remember. We talk about all of those games and what we've been playing recently including Hues and Cues, Click Clack Lumberjack, and Mystery of the Temples.
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This is it, the magnum opus of Selenar and Kravoi. Can Selenar trust Glathoul and the copper dragons to help defeat Zariel? Can Kravoi use his temp death powers to reach his full potential? Can Rktaman unlock his true powers and save the world?
Thank you to everyone who has listened to our D&D campaigns. It means more than you know. It's been my pleasure to bring these stories to you.
Kurt
Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards
Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop)
Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary)
GM (Kurt Aumueller)
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The next letter in our alphabet game is H and we picked Heroes Wanted by Indie Boards and Cards! In Heroes Wanted, you are new heroes trying to save the city! Will you be able to? Find out the details of the crazy game here!
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The beginning of the end has begun! In Part One of our Finale, Selenar and Kravoi face their elusive enemy, Zariel!
Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards
Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop)
Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary)
GM (Kurt Aumueller)
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Join Traci and Kurt as they talk about a game that you might fall into a hole to enjoy, Wonderland Fluxx by Looney Labs! This Fluxx game set in the world of Alice and her adventures is sure to please those fans of her stories. But where will this game rank in the Fluxx series? Find out here:
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Kravoi and Selenar come face to face with Tiamat and Zariel.
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Join us as we review two games from Blue Orange Games, Kingdomino Origins and Zoom in Barcelona! In Kingdomino Origins, you go back to the Prehistoric Era to create the coziest kingdom with the help of fire and the resources of the land. Then in Zoom in Barcelona, you are players compete in a photo contest to try to take the best photos of the city. Tune in to find out what we think of both games!
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In this episode Selenar is reunited with an old flame. Also, Kravoi and Selenar with the help of some friends, prepare for the meeting with Tiamat.
Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards
Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop)
Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary)
GM (Kurt Aumueller)
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Join us as we preview two games coming to Kickstarter by Daily Magic Games, Siege of Valeria and Thrones of Valeria! One is an intense solo game about defending your fortress and the other is a tricking taking game where the great houses vie for superiority. If these two games sound good to you, keep track through Daily Magic Games and Kickstarter for when you can grab copies of these fine games!
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This episode we talk to Peter C. Hayward of Blue Beard Entertainment. Peter has made some fun games from Scuttle! to Bugs on Rugs. Now he's taking on a new challenge with Robotopia, a medium weight euro game about robots trying to overthrow the evil overlord robot master. We had a lot of talking games and gaming! Join us, will you?
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Join us as we talk to John Haremza about COREthulhu, a supernatural Cthulhu game hack based on the Core Micro System, created by Tod Foley.
Grab a copy of Core Micro here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/323467/CORE-Micro?term=core+micro
Then grab a copy of COREthulhu here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/372695/COREthulhu?term=coreth
Wanting to make a Core Micro Hack? Join the Core Discord Server: https://discord.com/channels/866487963244298240/866488480329760808
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We finally created the remix you all have been waiting for! With combining the alphabet game with a tiny box game, we've brought you Honshu by Renegade Game Studios! Plus, we talk about ALL OF THE GAMES we've been playing recently!
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Kravoi gets in touch with his Temp Death side.
Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards
Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop)
Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary)
GM (Kurt Aumueller)
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We continue our Alphabet Game with the letter G! We have a surprising amount of G games, but which game will we talk about this episode? Gorinto by Grand Gamers Guild, that's what! We also talk about what we've been playing recently.
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Selenar and Kravoi are reunited with their family.
Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards
Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop)
Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary)
GM (Kurt Aumueller)
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Join Traci and Kurt as they talk about some small box games they haven't even played yet! Can you imagine?! Plus, they talk about what they've played recently: Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition!
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Kravoi and Selenar travel with Martin to Silverspade to help rebuild it.
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Selenar, Kravoi, and their friends try to amend for past indiscretions.
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The alphabet game continues with the letter F! We have quite a few in our collection, but which one will we choose to focus on? Listen to find out! Also we talk about what we've been playing recently, The Goonies: Never Say Die!
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Selenar and Kravoi come into some trouble at White Wolf.
Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards
Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop)
Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary)
GM (Kurt Aumueller)
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Reiner Knizia has another game! Can you believe it? He has a roll and write attached to the Lost Cities franchise, but is it worth it? Check it out here! Also we talk about what we've been playing recently, including Summer Camp, Heroes Wanted, Gorinto, and Fantastic Factories.
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Our alphabet game continues with the letter E! We may not have as many games in E as other letter, but we have some pretty good ones! The game we focus on this episode is Epic Resort by Floodgate Games! We also talk about what we've been playing recently including Lost Cities Roll & Write, Vamp on the Batwalk, and Roll Player: Fiends and Familiars. Thanks for listening!
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Our heroes get to Silver Wolf, and Selenar is reunited with some old friends...
Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards
Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop)
Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary)
GM (Kurt Aumueller)
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Check out more of our Alphabet Game as we talk about the letter D! With so many to choose from, who can pick? We talk about a few, and we choose to focus on Dice Miner by Atlas Games. Check it out!
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Selenar and Kravoi get acquainted with their new friend Glathoul.
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We continue our alphabet game with the letter C! We have lots of games that start with the letter C, which one will we choose! Find out in this episode!
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Kravoi and Selenar and the rest of the gang have to deal with good 'ol Mother Nature. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Episode_347_Final.mp3
The Alphabet Game continues with the letter B? Which game did we pick for the letter B? Bunny Kingdom by Iello! Creating Fiefs and dominating the kingdom is on the menu in this game. Find out more here!
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Martin has some problems while Selenar tries to negotiate with an enemy.
Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards
Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop)
Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary)
GM (Kurt Aumueller)
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Join us as we don't get "cryptid" about Block Ness by Blue Orange Games! We review this game that's got a monster feel but won't sink you.
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Kravoi and Selenar come in contact with a copper dragon and try to figure out how to handle it.
Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards
Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop)
Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary)
GM (Kurt Aumueller)
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We go through our games alphabetically and the first letter is A! We tell you why we picked the game, what we thought about that game, and the games we could have picked instead from our collection. This is going to be a fun trip. Join us, will you?
Want to join us? Let us know what game you picked to play at A and tell us on Facebook or Twitter!
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What will Kravoi and Selenar do when twice the trouble comes their way? Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM (Kurt Aumueller…
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Kurt and Traci take a look at "Dice of Dragons" - a new "push your luck" game in which fighting a dragon is the whole deal.
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Join us as we talk to Erik Yurko (What's Eric Playing?, Late Night Table Talk) about his passion for board gaming and what it entails. This episode was recorded earlier this year. Thanks for listening!
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So...I'm an idiot. I left out the part when Selinar got atuned to the necrotic wraps. Instead of trying to force the episode in between episodes two and three, here ya go! I swear...it won't happen again! Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravo…
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Sometimes even battle hardened heroes have heart moments. Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM (Kurt Aumueller…
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Selenar and Kravoi are rewarded and thanked for their heroism in the town of Lust. Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM (Kurt Aumueller…
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Dragons...majestic, regal, beautiful. But when they're grouped in a bunch...magic. Check out our review of Seven Dragons...and then maybe go grab a copy? ;)
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Selenar and Kravoi try to figure out how to defeat an evil music teacher. Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM (Kurt Aumueller…
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This week we bring you not one but two reviews! We talk about the ever jazzy Big Easy Busking and the Wild Westy Tumble Town. These two give you lots of different gameplay and choices, but what did we think of both of these games from Weird Giraffe Games?! Listen and find out!
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Selenar and Kravoi are pulled in by a jaunty tune. Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM (Kurt Aumueller…
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Did you ever want to build dinosaurs with your family? Now you can with Dinos Not Assembled! This game by Alice Davis and her son Dawson Kemper makes for a fun family game night. Find out what this game is truly all about here!
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Kravoi finds out that being "Temp Death" isn't all that it's cracked up to be. Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM (Kurt Aumueller…
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Join Traci and Kurt as they talk to Sara Perry about her first game on Kickstarter, Gift of Tulips! This area influence game is beautiful and has tons of strategy. But will it stay in our collection? Listen to the our review after to find out!
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Kravoi is apprised of a new career path. Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM (Kurt Aumueller…
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Join Traci and Kurt as they take a look down memory lane and reminisce about how the podcast has evolved. Plus they talk about what they've been playing recently including The King is Dead, Lords of Waterdeep, etc.
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Join Traci and Kurt as we talk about My City from Reiner Knizia! This highly regarded game by Kosmos has caught the eyes of many people, but what does the MFGCast think? Tune in to find out!
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The gang has some drinks with Martin and their compatriots, and looks for more answers. Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM (Kurt Aumueller…
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Join Traci and Kurt as we talk to Ian Zang about his life of teaching, training, board game developing and designing! We also talk about Kingdoms of the Deep, his new game published by Galatic Raptor, on Kickstarter now!
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In this board game edition of the MFGCast, we review the MOBA based board game Battle For Biternia by Stone Circle Games.
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Can Martin, Kravoi and Selenar find a way to get along? Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM (Kurt Aumueller…
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When you get games for the holidays, do you play them right away? Or do you wait until you play your unplayed games? Or do you just play your favorites? Join us as we talk about what we do with our gifts and what we've been playing recently.
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When Selenar and Kravoi get stripped of their belongings and find themselves on a strange boat, what remains? Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM (Kurt Aumueller…
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Will Selenar and Kravoi escape hell? What comes after hell? Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM (Kurt Aumueller…
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Check out our review of the fun pyramid abstract game from Looney Labs, Nomids!
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Our adventures have the honor of meeting Asmodeus, ruler of the Nine Hells. Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM (Kurt Aumueller…
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Hell is actually going to hell. Join us, won't you? Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM (Kurt Aumueller…
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This year has been a trash fire, but why can't we lighten it up with some great gift giving to our loved ones. Join us as we give you those recommendations in different categories to help give those gifts to enjoy the holiday season.
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The puzzle of Hell has eluded Kravoi and Selenar. Will one more puzzle be the end of them? Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM (Kurt Aumueller…
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Kravoi and Selenar find some justice in hell. Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM (Kurt Aumueller…
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Kravoi and Selenar find a new squishy friend. Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM (Kurt Aumueller…
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Selenar and Kravoi figure out how to proceed in hell as they get glances into possible presents and futures. Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM (Kurt Aumueller…
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Join Traci and Kurt as they talk about Haunticulture, the amazing companion in the world of the award winning Ghostel by Tinkerbot Games. Back it on Kickstarter now!: https://kck.st/3dMr55o
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After the Hell Race Selenar and Kravoi reunite with Morrigan and meet Rkteman, Queen Flupnealea's brother. Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM (Kurt
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Will Selenar and Kravoi win the race in hell? Will they even survive the race?
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In the second campaign for Selenar and Kravoi, our heroes try to survive a hell race.
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Since 2012, we've grown. Through board gaming, podcasting and more, we've grown. Join us as we talk about how we've grown and what we've been playing lately.
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Join us as we talk about a bunch of games we've been playing lately, why are game room is FINALLY back, and the future of the MFGCast.
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Listen in as we gush about the Deep Water Games' catalog. Then, get their games. Seriously, get them now. Go! What are you waiting for?
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Join us as we talk about the games that make Tasty Minstrel Games great.
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We take a look back at what happened in Justice For All?! What was missed, what worked, leveling up, and a sneak peek at Season 2, Hell Is Going To Hell! Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Theme Music by MrSnooze: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTm-WFM0v-g Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM (Kurt Aumueller)
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Kravoi and Selenar fight for their lives and the lives of the oval. Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Theme Music by MrSnooze: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTm-WFM0v-g Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM (Kurt Aumueller)
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Kravoi and Selenar get to see behind the veil. Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Theme Music by MrSnooze: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTm-WFM0v-g Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM (Kurt Aumueller)
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Kravoi and Selenar begin to unravel the mystery of Oval. Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Theme Music by MrSnooze: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTm-WFM0v-g Additional Music by Healing Sounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Luo6WHryy9E Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM (Kurt Aumueller)
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Join us as we review not one but TWO great Stonemaier Games expansions, Between Two Cities: Capitals and Wingspan: European Expansion! Both are affordable and seemless additions, but are necessary? Find out in our latest episode!
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Selenar and Kravoi try to solve the puzzle of the ever quizzical town of Oval. Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Theme Music by MrSnooze: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTm-WFM0v-g Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM (Kurt Aumueller) http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Episode_296_Final.mp3
Kravoi and Selenar try to infiltrate the oval.
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Kravoi and Selenar try to make up for their mistakes.
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Join us as we review the 2-8 players set collection game Antiquity Quest! Grab different kinds of collections of antiquities and treasures and get the most points! We also talk about what we've been playing including Res Arcana and Isle of Cats!
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Kravoi and Selenar meet with the Yuan-Ti to figure out what's going at Oval.
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Join us as we review The Liberation Of Rietburg by Kosmos! This is a co-op card game in the world of Andor that has a great amount of strategy! We also talk about what we've been playing recently including Rap Godz, Paper Tails, and Wayfinders!
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Selenar and Kravoi guard the Yuan-Ti for the night. Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Theme Music by MrSnooze: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTm-WFM0v-g Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM (Kurt Aumueller) http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Episode_290_Final.mp3
Selenar and Kravoi hang one up at the Deuce Saloon. Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Theme Music by MrSnooze: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTm-WFM0v-g Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM (Kurt Aumueller) http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Episode_289_Final.mp3
Selenar and Kravoi try to figure out what to do with their passed out, missing hand Yuan-Ti. They also run into a peculiar merchant. Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Theme Music by MrSnooze: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTm-WFM0v-g Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM (Kurt Aumueller) http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Episode_288_Final.mp3
In this episode of Justice For All?, what does the mysterious bubble hold? Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Theme Music by MrSnooze: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTm-WFM0v-g Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM (Kurt Aumueller) http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Episode_287_Final.mp3
In this episode of Justice For All?, Selenar and Kravoi try to find out where Morrigan may have gone and find they may have found more than they've bargained for.
Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards
Theme Music by MrSnooze: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTm-WFM0v-g
Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop)
Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary)
GM: Kurt Aumueller
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Join us in our inaugural episode of our Dungeons and Dragons campaign, Justice For All?! Characters Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) and Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) are unlikely companions that find themselves forged together in an adventure to find a lost family member.
Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards
Theme Song by MrSnooze:
Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop)
Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary)
GM: Kurt Aumueller
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Welcome to The MFGCast Game Show! Listen as two teams (Team One: Traci Aumueller and Sean Epperson, Team Two: Jon Moffat and John Haremza) go head to head to vie for the best in this best of five games showdown!
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Join us as we talk about how we've been enhancing our game space. Also, what we've been playing lately including Everdell Pearlbrook, Century Spice Road, and Potion Explosion.
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Join us as we talk about the different fun things, board game/RPG/etc., that we've pledged on Kickstarter and why we believe in them. Included are products from Floodgate Games, Allen Panakal, Road to Infamy.
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Tokaido by Funforge and designed by Antoine Bauza is one of our favorite games. Made in 2012, it is a game that might be overlooked by the hotness of today. In this episode we deep dive into this great game to convince you to give it a shot, or play it again.
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Join Logan, Traci, and Kurt as they talk about The Crew by Kosmos! The Crew is a game that takes trick taking and turns it up to 11! Listen and learn why Kurt thinks this game is a MFGCast Must Have!
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CREATIVITY Join us as we talk to John Haremza (Legends of Tabletop Podcast), Jon Moffat (Stone Circle Games), and Sean Epperson (Thing 12 Games) about being creative! Whether it's through creativity with work groups, or working on creative measures through projects, we deep delve into how we handle our creativity.
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Join us as we talk about digging deep into our collection and appreciating what we have. We also talk about the fun we've been having playing at home. Stay healthy and thanks for listening.
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Join us as we talk about we've been playing recently (Hint: Digital Games!). Also, we talk about Dragon Market by Blue Orange Games, a game about delivering gifts to the princess for her wedding. As always, stay safe and thanks for listening!
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Through tough times, we have to remember to support the great community and pay it forward. Join us as we talk about what we can do to help. Thanks for your support.
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Have you ever organized your board games? Have you ever reorganized your games? How have you done it? By designer? Alphabetically? Join us as we talk about how we did our games. Plus, we talk about what we've been playing recently including Just One, Affliction: Salem 1692, and Dragon Market!
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Join us this episode as we review Never Bring A Knife, a party game that packs a wallop, by Atlas Games! You are either the Cops or Criminals, vying to take out the other team through gun play, paying for a hit, and getting intel. But before we do the review, we talk about a sensitive topic and talk about what we're playing recently. Thanks for listening!
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Join us this episode as we review Brainwaves: The Astute Goose, published by Thames and Kosmos and designed by Reiner Knizia! The Brainwaves series is made to help you with your memory in different aspects. In The Astute Goose, you are trying to remember what color and article of clothing someone is wearing, as well as what animal is helping the "criminal"! Scientist Approved and made for all ages, The Astute Goose is a unique addition to anyone's collection.
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Join us this episode as we talk to friend of the show Carla Kopp about Tumble Town, a new game by Kevin Russ and published by Weird Giraffe Games! In Tumble Town, you're trying to build the best town to become Mayor! Take a listen and then go help fund this on Kickstarter February 25!
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Going to our first con of the year, the MFGCast heads to Con of the North in Plymouth, MN! It may be a small con, but it's great fun and we got some big news on things like some great board games coming from Floodgate Games and one of the greatest RPG's on Kickstarter, Descent Into Midnight! So listen in and enjoy, and as always thanks for listening!
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Join us in this episode as we talk about trying to make decisions on cons! What do you do when you don't get to play any games at the con you're going to? How much money are you willing to spend at a con? We answer those questions and many more, plus we talk about what we've been playing recently!
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Join us as we talk about what gets us excited in board gaming! Whether it's a fresh new game, to where we play our fantastic games! Plus we talk about what we've been playing recently! Thanks for listening!
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Join us as we review the game Roll for Adventure by Thames and Kosmos! This dice roller has a lot more to it than you'd think. Are you up to fighting monsters and other foes to save the empire? Listen up as we give you our thoughts!
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Join us as we talk to David and Travis from Winsmith Games about 10 Gallon Tank, a cut and choose card game about hobby aquarists competing to stock the most appealing aquarium of fish. We were excited to talk to David and Travis about this unique game, and we hope you are too! Go to Kickstarter starting January 21 and help make this game a reality! Thanks for listening!
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We're here with a Top 10 of 2019 fools! Join us as we talk about the great games that we played in 2019, and we played A LOT of great game! From strategy to dexterity and everything in between, 2019 was a good year for games for the MFGCast. As always...thanks for your continued support!
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Join us as we talk about the 1-4 player game Lockup: A Roll Player Tale by Thunderworks Games! This game according to Tim Virnig and others at Thunderworks Games think that this game hasn't gotten the credit that it's due, compared to their other games. Does this game by Stan Kordonskiy stand up to the other games in the Roll Player mythos? Find out here!
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Join us and special guest John Haremza (Legends of Tabletop) as we play Reflections, an RPG by Jay Iles! In Reflections you play an investigator who is chasing down a case in three phases of their lives. Listen to our story of how an investigator is obsessed about the one that got away.
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Join us as we talk to the wonderful Tobie Abad about his growing up gaming in Asia, why he enjoys making RPG's so much, and Kurt plays Cat's Dream! Find A Cat's Dream here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/288587/Cats-Dream?term=A+Cat%27s+Dream http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Episode_262_Final.mp3
Join Traci and Kurt as they take a look at Imhotep The Duel. Does this game stand up to the original Imhotep? Or is it just another Duel version of a successful predecessor?
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Join us as we talk to Pedro Galicia, GM extraordinaire who is great at everything, except struggles with maps...kind of. Pedro is a great storyteller with the World Walkers podcast and this interview is NOT TO BE MISSED!
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Join us as we talk to Jess and Schoon from Legacy of Play, a team determined to bring board games and technology together! Find out what board games they are working on to change the way you look at games, and the tech that they're working on to help gamers out!
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Join us as we talk to the Big Bad Overlord Danny DeCillis about getting his first Kickstarter made, the creative process, and being an evil menace! He may seem like a evil overlord, but he's a pretty good guy (Don't tell Danny we said that!).
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Join us as we talk to Jon Moffat about growing up gaming with his three brothers, playing games that are mean, and making thematic great games for his company Stone Circle Games!
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Join us as we talk to James Lang, creator of Vorpal Board! Vorpal Board is new way to play games with people here or abroad online is the best way possible! Plus, James really loves games and his company wants to bring you the best experience!
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Join us as we talk about what we experienced at Gamehole Con 2019, our interview with the amazing Tim Virnig (Game Ambassador, Thunderworks Games), and listen closely until the end to win a copy of Lockup from Thunderworks Games!
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Have you ever changed strategies mid game or changed your strategy because of the game/person you're playing? We talk about the times we've had to do that. Also, we talk about what we've been playing recently including Tiny Epic Galaxies and Cartographers.
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What in your opinion makes a good designer? Does one good game make a designer good? If only half of what they make is good and the other not so much, is the designer still good? Plus we talk about what we're Now Playing. Thanks for listening!
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Join us as we talk about some games with tile laying aspects, and as we talk about what makes a tile laying game categorized that way. We also talk about what we've been playing recently including the hotness!
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EXPOSURE Join us as we talk about what we've been playing recently and how lots of exposure or not enough exposure effects board game buying.
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Have you played Quacks of Quedlinburg yet? This fun game has an expansion, The Herb Witches that introduces new books, witches, overflow bowls and more excitement to the great game. But is it worth the money? Listen to find out! Also, we play 3 games: What Expansion Is This From?, Taradiddle, and Real or Fake?!
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Join Traci and Kurt as they give you another TWO GAME REVIEW! You are sooo lucky! This time they talk about Fairy Season and Fluttering Souls from Good Games Publishing. Both games are small, filler games that won't break the bank! Different strategies and unique gameplay are the tale for these two games. Listen in as the MFGCast lets you know what they think of these two new games!
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Join Traci and Kurt as they talk about two hot games out of Gen Con, Era: Medieval Age and 5211! Era: Medieval Age is another game in the Matt Leacock reparte, and 5211 is a beautiful card game with unique rules! Remember, if you pick up one of these great games because of our great hype, let Plan B Games know!
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The world doesn't need any more waste. There's so much waste! We talk about what board game companies can do to save from wasting. Then we review the newest in the Chrononauts series, Star Trek Chrono-Trek by Looney Labs. See what we think of this Sci-Fi themed filler game. http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Episode_246_Final.mp3
Join us for Part Two of our interview series from Gen Con 2019. In this episode, Logan talks to the awesome Mike Young from Plan B Games about great games like Era: Medieval Age and 5211. Then we talk to Allen Panakal about creating art for the Renegade Games' card game Time Chase. Then we talk to Todd Rowland about AEG new releases such as Curios, Point Salad, and more. Lastly, we reminisce about the fun we had a Gen Con! Join us for more regular episodes next week! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Episode_244_Final.mp3
Join us in our interview series from Gen Con 2019! In this episode, we talk to Bruce Voge from North Star Games and The Party Gamecast about the great games coming from North Star Games, Jamie Lawrence from Good Games Publishing about the Unfair expansion and more, and Joel Lewis about his first published game Fluttering Souls! Come back for Part Two next week and thanks for listening!
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Join us as we talk about the few things that we're excited about to see at Gen Con 2019! We're going back to Gen Con this year, and we can't wait to see the latest hotness! But we're not telling you all of our secrets, we have to leave that for our big Gen Con episode! Come back soon for the details!
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Join us on this episode as we talk to Dan Letzring (Publisher of Letiman Games) and Nicolaus Yu (Designer) about Adventure Tactics: Domianne's Tower, funding on Kickstarter July 29! Inspired by Final Fantasy Tactics, this game aims to be a great adventure game for those who like to upgrade their characters or multi class them. This game is a bulk of a game but promises to deliver an amazing experience that is not just a one and done!
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Join us on this episode as we talk about the joys of gaming! From the excitement of getting a new game, to play with new friends, and more! We also talk about what we're playing recently and we play a game at the end, Are You A Robot by Looney Labs! Thanks for listening! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Episode_240_Final.mp3
Join us and our special guests John Haremza (Legends of Tabletop) and Sean Epperson (Thing 12 Games) as we talk about relearning games we haven't played for awhile. We also talk about what we've been playing recently and a fun game we're calling "Bad Clues". Thanks for listening! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Episode_239_Final.mp3
Join us as we talk about winning and losing, whether if we're okay with losing or winning frequently, and more! We also talk about what we're Now Playing. Thanks for listening! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Episode_238_Final.mp3
In this episode Kurt invites John Haremza(Legends of Tabletop) on to play the RPG Crank by Tim C. Koppang. In Clank, a government official comes home to a stranger in his kitchen, and what insues after. If you'd like a free copy of Clank, go to https://rpggeek.com/rpgitem/145780/clank. To get a copy of more Tim C. Koppang RPG'S, go to tckroleplaying.com.
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Join us as we talk about why in this hobby it's hard to play a certain game back to back, let alone again in the same week, month. Plus Now Playing and more questions!
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Join us as we give our first impression of Architects of the West Kingdom by Renegade Games! This is a one to two play opinion of a game and its merits. We also talk about what we're now playing including: Deep Sea Adventure Tokyo Highway Have you played Architects yet? Let us know on @MFGCast on Twitter or follow us on Facebook and tell us what you think! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Episode_235_Final.mp3
Join us as we talk to Janice Turner of Wren Games about the sequel to Assembly, Sensor Ghosts!
Sensor Ghosts is an abstract puzzle game where you have escaped a dangerous space station but now have to maneuver past an asteroid field to get back to earth, but not without a sample of the deadly virus that killed many people in Assembly!
Grab Sensor Ghosts on May 28 on Kickstarter, and if you want a piece of Assembly plus expansions, grab the whole set!
Thanks to Janice for coming on to talk and thank you for listening!
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Mike Wokasch returns as he talks about the second round of Starving Artists on Kickstarter now! More players, more card packs including NSFW cards, and more! Thanks to Mike for always being a great guest and look for more from him in the future!
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Join us as we talk to Cassie Friedman (Localization Manager for Letiman Games on Matryoshka) about Matryoshka, the russian doll set collection game that got us wanting to do the Hopak! This beautiful card game is hitting Kickstarter May 8, so come listen to see what the суетиться is all about!
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Join us as we talk about the questions that we asked you on Twitter (@mfgcast) and our Facebook page, and witness how in awe we are with your answers. We also put our terrible two cents in. Thanks for listening!
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Join Kurt as he's running solo and talking about a great solo game by Grey Gnome Games, Desolate! Haunting art and fun gameplay are the recipe for a great experience! If you think this game is for you, get it at The Gamecrafter now:
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Join us as we talk about what it's like when the Aumuellers go to New York to play with the Simmons' and experience board games the New York way!
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Did you know that I cut you choose is not a mechanic on BGG? It's a great mechanic that is not in many games, which is a tragedy! Join us as we talk about the mechanic, the games that we've played that have the machanic, and more!
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Dreamation has been a go to for people in the New York/Long Island area for many a year. Join us as Dan tells us why it's a great con to go to and what he, Kim, and his friends played and experienced while at Dreamation 2019.
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People love to go to cons but do small cons get enough credit? Join D Wyatt, Traci, and Kurt as they talk about why the Con of the North is more than just a smaller con, and some of the great people and games they experienced along the way.
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Join us as we talk to Adam Rehberg from Adam's Apple Games to talk about Thrive, the simple yet complex abstract stategy game coming to Kickstarter Feb. 26! We also chat with Adam about the other great games Adam's Apple Games has to offer, and a first hand listen to what Kurt thinks about Thrive!
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Have you ever wanted to be in a band, jamming out to not only please the crowd but make a living? Join us as we talk to Joshua J. Mills (Rocky Road A La Mode, Milkman) about Big Easy Busking, a melodically fun game published by Weird Giraffe Games. If you like what you hear, make sure you go to Kickstarter and help fund this great game!
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Join us as we talk about luck in games! Whether it be dice, cards, or other players, luck comes in many forms. Also we talk about we've been playing recently, including Concordia and Dice Throne Season One! Thanks for listening!
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To keep the promise of playing a new RPG every month this year, Kurt invites John Haremza from Legends of Tabletop to play With Fire Thy Affections Hold A Wing. This game is a wonderful story about a Rider and Dragon as they barrel through to the end of their world. If you want this great game from Taylor LaBresh of Riverhouse Games, go to https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/231273/Riverhouse-Games-Volume-1?src=hottest_filtered to grab a copy!
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In this episode, we talk about games that remind us in ways of Reef from Next Move Games. We talk about the similarities of art, mechanics, and much more! Thank you for listening!
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Join Kurt as he talks to Steven Aramini (Designer of Tricky Tides, Groves) about his new design, Animal Kingdoms! This new game promises to be a great first time game for the newly formed Galactic Raptor Games. We talk to Steven about how he got into gaming, how Animal Kingdoms came to be, and winning awards for doing the fun stuff! Thanks for listening.
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There have been some recent innovations in board games. Are those innovations a good thing, or a reason for people to complain and not play those games? Join us as we talk about those innovations.
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We all like to play new games. But how do we introduce new games to people that may not care for them? Join us as we talk about introducing new games to our gaming groups.
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Join Traci and Kurt as we talk about Poetry Slam by Mayday Games. You don't have to be a beatnik to play this party game for 3-10 players, but it might help! Find out what we think of it, then go to https://www.maydaygames.com/collections/all-games/products/poetry-slam if you think Poetry Slam is for you!
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We all need to learn games to play them. But are you good at teaching games? What kind of teaching style do you have? Do you even like teaching? We touch on all of those hard hitting questions and more on...The MFGCast!
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There is a time for faxes, TPS Reports, and out of office messages. Then...there is a time for action! Join us as we talk to Jeff Stormer (Party of One Podcast, All My Fantasy Children) about Mission Accomplished! Mission Accomplished! is a Super Spy RPG where the spies have completed a successful mission against V.I.L.L.I.A.N.S., but a few things went wrong. Mission Control wants answers, and it's up to the spies to work together, work against each other, and to figure out who Mission Control will burn or give that corner office to. Thanks to Jeff for coming on to talk to us! Make sure on October 16th to go to Kickstarter to help fund this amazing RPG!
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We're joined by Carla Kopp of Weird Giraffe Games to talk about their new game, Dreams of Tomorrow! The present is in trouble, and it's up to the dreamers to send good vibes to the past to prevent the inevitable. Listen to see what this great game has to offer and then help fund this game on October 15th!
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Time is something that becomes less of a luxury for us as we get older. Experiences in gaming can be short. But they also can be long. There are some games that play for long periods of time that feel like the time flies. Join us as we talk about those deep dive games.
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Emerson Matsuuchi has had some hits with Century: Spice Road, Crossfire and Specter Ops. But what about an abstract game about underwater coral placement? Join the MFGCast as we talk about Reef by Plan B Games.
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How many plays does it take for you to get a strategy on a game? How many plays does it take for you to decide if you want to play it more or not at all? We answer those questions and more in this episode. Make sure to get Ghostel at 20% off and FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING at tinkerbotgames.com!
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There are many games that you can play with people that you don't know well to break the ice. There is a lot of games out there to try that help cut the tension of new gaming relationships. We talk about some of our picks.
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Kickstarter is huge for getting things made. Tons of board games are on Kickstarter every month, but is Kickstarter good for the board game industry or bad? We discuss passionately about what we think about it.
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Do you ever wonder why there aren't more games that are in a shared universe? In video games there are games that crossover, but not many board games. In this episode, we take a look at the games that are set in their own worlds, and some games we wish to see in their own worlds. Thanks for listening!
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Unfinished
Join us in Episode Two as an unlikely underwater being gets a surpise while fishing. If you're interested in playing the RPG Unfinished, written by MFGCast member Kurt Aumueller, go to MFGCast.com to get your copy free! Also free is the Flippy hack of Unfinished. We'd also like to thank Taylor LaBresh from Riverhouse Games for coming on to play the underwater being. Make sure to go to Riverhousegames.com to consume everything that Taylor is involved in!
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Join Kurt as he talks to Sarah Sharp (Creator's Companion/Daily Magic Games) about the unsung world of rulebook editing! A mistake riddled rulebook can really ruin a game experience, so rulebook editing is crutial! Do you have a board game/RPG that needs editing? If you do, make sure to hit up Sarah at creatorscompanion.com or on Twitter @creatorsediting! Thanks to Sarah for coming on to talk!
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This week we talk to Cassie Friedman (Indie Game Report) about trying to break out from reviewing and getting her game design on! Doing anything is hard, but Cassie is willing to try to wear many hats and we're happy to talk with her! Make sure to support Cassie in her endeavors. Her website is CassieElle.com. Thanks for listening!
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We talk to Dan as he tells us how much fun he had at Dexcon 21! He talks Shadowrun, Imperial Settlers, Century Eastern Wonders, and more! Thanks for listening!
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There are LOTS of great games out there, but are there games that you love that have expansions that don't necessarily need them? Join Kurt and Dan as they discuss the games that they think are really great without an expansion.
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Some games are great. Some games are a good start...but need some help. Join Dan and Kurt as they talk about the games that have those essential expansions to give them those extra plays. Thanks for listening!
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Is being first player always an advantage? Does it guarantee a win, or is it a myth? Join Kim, Traci, Dan and Kurt as they discuss what they think for different games, and then get in on the conversation on Twitter and Facebook. Thanks for listening!
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Do you think that upgraded components make a game better? Does the shiny, the heavy, and the sculpted make your favorite game cooler? Or it is a waste of time and money? Listen to our opinion and tell us what you think! If you have some great upgraded games, share them with us on Twitter and Facebook with #pimpyourgame!
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Kurt and Traci took Logan to his first con, Meeplestock in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. They enjoyed games, camaraderie, and much more. There story starts here...
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Spiel Des Jahres is a prestigeous award that only the best games get. Three categories that any publisher, artist, and designer would be excited to receive. We take a look at this year's nominees, what games we like to see win, and what games we're excited to still play!
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In the midst of con season, all of the newest and possibly best games of the year come out. But...do we need them? With all of the pressure to get the new, do we forget about the old? Join our conversation as we try and figure out how we can be content with our collections.
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Join us in another episode of our Step Sideways, Step Backwards, and Step Forward with Tile Laying Games! We start with Kingdomino from Blue Orange Games and take a nice trip to some games that are a part of the genre that are different in many ways, but are still great tile laying games! Be sure to subscribe and rate us, it'll help spread the word! Thanks for listening!
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We check out games from Fairway 3 Games, Queen Games, and more as we ask the eternal question: Do these games make me feel like I'm an artist? Make sure if you're new to the show you subscribe to The MFGCast and rate us on iTunes, etc. Thanks for listening! *This episode is not suitable for young listeners
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Join us as we talk to Sean Jepperson from Thing 12 Games about The Seals of Cthulhu, a betting/bluffing game where you play either the cultist hell bent on ending the world, or the investigator that is looking to stop the cultist right in it's tracks. Who will win out in this 2 player Lovecraftian battle of wits? Make sure that you go pledge for this game on Kickstarter May 22!
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Join Kurt as he talks to Mike Quock from Mountaintop Games about his game design, growing up a gamer, and his new game The Primary on Kickstarter March 15! Regardless of what side of the line your political views are, The Primary brings you the lighter, more fun side of getting your candidate elected in the primary! Then make sure you head to Kickstarter March 15 and help make The Primary come to life!
*This episode is suitable for all listeners
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Our Pandemic Spotlight continues with Pandemic: Iberia! This time, diseases have names! Try to cure malaria, typhus, the yellow fever, and cholera. Fun huh? Build and ride the railways to help cure those nasty diseases, because nothing help cure diseases like trains, right?! Join Kurt, Page, and Dan as they talk about why Pandemic: Iberia is a unique game that sticks out from the other Pandemic games!
*This episode is not suitable for younger listeners
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We are spotlighting the Pandemic Games this month! This time we're talking about Pandemic: Contagion where this time your the disease! Infect cities, mutate your disease, and rule the world! Sounds pretty diabolical, doesn't it? So join Dan and Kurt as they talk Pandemic: Contagion!
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Join us for another fantasy improv! We invited Taylor LaBresh (Riverhouse Games), Megan and Aser Tolentino (The Redacted Files), and Neil Mason (Two Black Eyes Podcast) as we find out what happens when 5 bumbling adventurers try to solve the mystery of the ghost that haunts the mansion. This was episode was previously recorded on the MFGCast YouTube Channel. *This is not suitable for younger listeners
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Join Dan and Kurt as they discuss the bag pool, worker placement game of Orléans by Tasty Minstrel Games! In the game, you must assemble farmers, merchants, knights, monks and more to help spread the wealth and dominance through the french city of Orléans. But also building trading posts and coveting goods will also help you thrive in your accomplishments. That's why this is a game that you should know about! *This episode is recorded off of our YouTube Channel. This episode may not be suitable for younger listeners
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Join Page and Kurt as they talk to Brandon Rollins from Pangea Games about the ins and outs of design, running a Kickstarter right, and his new game coming funding soon, Highways and Byways! *This episode is safe for all listeners
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Unfinished
Each month step inside the world of Unfinished! Unfinished is where Jules, the supernatural helper to the ghosts , help them with their unfinished business. But their unfinished business is not what it seems. In this episode, join Justin as he finds out that sometimes when you go out to eat, you get more than you bargain for. If you're interested in the RPG Unfinished, go to MFGCast.com for your free copy of Unfinished and the Unfinished Hack by Flippy. Grab a copy of Flippy's Tiny Horsies on DrivethruRPG.com. *This episode may not be suitable for younger listeners
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This week we look at games that are a step backwards, step sideways, and a step forward from the dice placement game of Sagrada. It's not that one is better or worse than Sagrada, they just play in different ways. What's your favorite dice placement game? Follow us on Twitter or Facebook and tell us yours! *This episode is suitable for all listeners
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Now that it's reaching the holidays, we like to talk to the people we're thankful for. In this episode, we talk to Traci's parents, Jean and Jere, about how they got into games and how they got Traci into gaming. It's a great thing to have your parents teach you how to game, and we're thankful to pass that on to our children. We're also thankful for you, thanks for listening! Make sure you go to MFGCast.com to use our Amazon link to help us pay the bills!
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No matter what kind of game you play (RPG, video game, board game), we love getting rewards. Whether it's gold, trinkets, whatever, receiving goodies is great! Join Dan and Kurt as they talk to Jason Bice from B Team Games about Loot the Body, a fun dexterous fantasy battle game now on Kickstarter. With great art and interesting gameplay, this game is certain to be fun for young and old alike! Then go to http://kck.st/2yeKSot and help fund this cheap, indie game! A big thanks to Jason Bice for coming on to talk to us!
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Have you ever played a game and thought, "Why isn't anyone talking about these games?" Join Kurt and Dan as they talk about the games you should be playing, that don't get enough love. Included are games from Tasty Minstrel Games, Fairway 3 Games, and more! Please leave us a iTunes review! Spread the word of the MFGCast! *This episode is not suitable for younger listeners.
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A lot of us wish we could be a cool, suave spy that saves the day! We get live out that dream by playing some great games by Yulu; Break Free, Safe Breaker, and Operation: Escape Room! These are some fun family games that challenge your mind and your body! Come check out what we think about it and then go grab these games, exclusively at Target!
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October is the time for fall, leaves turning, and some good old scary themed games. Enter Haunt the House: a great set collection, spooky good game by Kids Table Gaming where ghosts are scaring Ghost Hunters out of a haunted house. Using scares and phantoms to scare those bothersome Ghost Hunters, Haunt the House is promising to be another great game to add to your otherworldly collection. Join us as we talk to Helaina Cappel about where the inspiration for the game came from, as well as games on the horizon from Kids Table Gaming. Then make sure you go straight to Kickstarter to fund this game: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kidstablebg/haunt-the-house?ref=nav_search#
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a flag or standard, especially a military or naval one indicating nationality.
synonyms: flag, standard, color(s), banner, pennant, pennon, streamer, banderole
"the ship flew a Greek ensign"
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a commissioned officer of the lowest rank in the US Navy and Coast Guard, ranking above chief warrant officer and below lieutenant.
Join Ensign Biggs as he heads toward a black hole and deals with the ups and downs of fame and what he thinks is right. *This is a playthrough of the Breaking the 4th Wall in the 5th Dimension RPG, written by Kurt Aumueller and Taylor LaBresh, and published by Riverhouse Games. You can buy this RPG on DriveThruRPG.com. All proceeds go to the MFGCast Extra Life campaign. Thanks for listening!
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Space...the final frontier. That can't be it, can it? There's gotta be an alternate universe with cats. Where was I? We talk to Carla Kopp from Weird Giraffe Games about Stellar Leap, a 4X game about taking over an alien species that wants to become prestigious by discovering planets, completing missions, and fulfilling hidden trait cards. We talk to Carla about Stellar Leap, Okapis, game design and more! We loved the game, and you will too! If you are interested in Stellar Leap, fund it on Kickstarter here:
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Yarr! Arr! Pirates: They're scary, they're cool, they're here for ye gold! Join Logan, Traci, and Kurt as they talk about Dice of Pirates, a fun filler game by Thing 12 Games. Can a tiny, pirate themed dice game shiver our timbers? What does that even mean? Find out here! Then go to Kickstarter and help fund Dice of Pirates:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thing12games/dice-of-pirates#
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Have you ever played a type of game and wondered, "What games are similar to this?" In this episode, we talk about what is similar in the worker placement genre that's a step back, step sideways, and a step forward from the game Lords of Waterdeep. The games that we talk about are similar in many ways, but have subtle differences that make each experience unique. So go on this journey with us, and thanks for listening! *This episode is for all ages
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Hello, fellow students, welcome to MFGCast University. The classes are plentiful, the assignments are grueling, but the professors are phenomenal! Get ready Rodney Dangerfield as we take you through classes of Botany, Math, History, and more! School's in session fools! *This episode is for all ages
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Cooking...it's not for the weak minded. When you mix in rumbling, does that make a game the hardcore match of games? Grab your ingredients, get ready to make your dishes, and LET'S RUMBLE! Cooking Rumble by Aether Tower Studios, funding on Kickstarter starting August 22nd!
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In this episode Dan and Kim work towards the return of Kurt while also taking enough time to appreciate a local game designer, the one and only Dr. Steve Finn. We talk about a few of his many games and have an interview with the good Doctor himself. Who are your local game designers? Tell us on Twitter @MFGCast and on Facebook!
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With titans like Gen Con, Origins, PAX and all of the other big cons out there it's easy to forget the little guy. In this episode, Dan takes two newcomers to the local con and explore the beauty of local cons: the cons in your own backyard!
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What is a Macroscope? A really big microscope? A lunar telescope? We take a look at the hidden picture game Macroscope from Mayday Games. Will we reveal a good game, or will the picture be laced with boredom and bad news? Listen and find out, then tell Mayday Games what you think of our review! Thanks for listening!
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Mages: They cast magic and summon monsters to slay their enemies. What does it take to make it to Archmage though? Do you bring cupcakes to the weekly mage meeting? Do you iron the other masters capes? Do you have to match the color of your staff with your boots? We talk with Dave Killingsworth from SolarFlare Games about Dawn of the Archmage and why you should help fund this awesome tile laying battle game with beautiful miniatures coming to Kickstarter August 1st!
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Every so often we come across a game that really stands out to us not because of wood or plastic but because the game is so different, so driven, so thematic that it haunts our gaming dreams and must be talked about! Today that game is Affliction: Salem 1692. Witch hunts, blood feuds and vengeance from the past are just some aspects to this historic game. Visit DPH Games at dphgames.com.
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In this episode, Kurt is joined by James D'Amato of the One Shot Podcast Network to talk about Dungeon Dome, a live stream actual play where teams of combatants fight to be the best team in the dome! We talk to James about why the Dungeon Dome is so unique, where the Dome is expected to go, and how you can help it become successful! Thanks to James for coming on to talk to us, and if you like what you hear, go help fund Dungeon Dome and become a part of the community!
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Join Dan and Kurt as they welcome Taco from So1ks Gaming and Page West from Bored Games and Co. for our first board game draft! Taco came up with this great idea to show off our board game drafting skills! After you listen, go to BGG, Twitter, or Facebook to tell us who came out on top with the best team!
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In this episode Logan takes his parents through Click Click Boom, a bluffing party game by Thing 12 Games! Pay a coin to the pot, give two coins to another player, or get boomed out of the round and lose out on the loot! It's a wild west shootout with cute animal characters! What does Logan think of this game? Listen and find out!
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Do you like badass airships? Do you like blasting bad guys out of the sky? Do you want to gear up for the fight of your life? Join Kurt as he reviews Zephyr: Winds of Change by Portal Dragon, a game where you set for the air to visit regions, complete assignments, and quest to sail the airwaves to accomplish goals! *Apologies if Kurt sounds not as excited about this game, he recorded it while having a bruised sternum! He was excited! Thanks for your patience!
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We are joined once again by Dave Killingsworth of SolarFlare Games to talk about Archmage Origins, a small but strong card game about manipulating the field of monsters and focusing mystical power to “enlist” creatures to form the strongest army possible. A sequel to the upcoming Dawn of the Archmage, this little card game packs a lot of punch for only $9 shipping included for the US, and $12 outside of the US. Listen to another fun interview with Dave and go pledge for Archmage Origins on Kickstarter May 9th!
Go to solarflaregames.com for more details!
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Computers, terabytes, firewalls, etc. Some people are good at computers, I am not. Introducing Super Hack Override by Weird Giraffe Games, where players take turns playing public and private hacks to become the Supreme Super Hacker, gaining enough points to win without being caught by the government. So plug into your AOL server and strap on your Ipod Nano, it's an MFGCast review of Super Hack Override!
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Welcome to the Island of Nowhere Atoll, where players capture and feed monsters so that their monsters can compete at the Scare Fair to scare not only the audience but scare the other monsters as well to help one player become the Island Protector! Join Traci and Kurt as they take a look at what it takes capture these fiends, give them the yum yums, and become the best that training the scares has to offer!
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In this episode we talk to Mike Gnade, game designer from Rock Manor Games about Maximum Apocalypse! Maximum Apocalypse is a tile laying, epic co-op apocalypse driven game where death is lurking around every corner (or tile if you please!). Talking with Mike was a lot of fun, so make sure you go fund Maximum Apocalypse, funding on Kickstarter April 4th! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mikegnade/maximum-apocalypse
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In this episode Kurt and Traci review Nerdy Inventions by Mayday Games. Nerdy Inventions is a game where you build inventions and use those inventions to manipulate Invention Row and gain the most inventions to gain victory points to win! Wanna know what we think? Listen on!
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In this episode Logan, Traci, and Kurt review Dragon Dodge, a game by Hidden Creek Games that's a fun cat and mouse game where your wizards are dodging the dragons try to beat them. Use Tile Spells Cards and Element Spells Cards to manipulate the board to be the last wizard team standing! What does the Aumueller think about Dragon Dodge? Find out and go fund Dragon Dodge on Kickstarter now! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1870586178/dragon-dodge?ref=nav_search
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In this episode, Kurt talks with Dave Killingsworth about Nightmare Forest: Alien Invasion, a new Kickstarter from SolarFlare games! In Nightmare Forest: Alien Invasion, all players cooperatively try to take out alien and escape the forest without being destroyed! Use cards, dice, and luck to make it out of the Nightmare Forest alive! Dave is always fun to talk to, and what you'll get with this game will be fun everytime you play it! Make sure to go to Kickstarter February 24th, and help fund this spooky game!
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In this episode, Kurt talks to Hayley and Veronica from Storybrewers about their upcoming Kickstarter for the amazing Alas for the Awful Sea! What would you do if you lived on the sea and perils were around every corner? Fueled by Apocalypse World, this RPG has a background and theme that seasoned veterans and new players alike can sink their teeth into. After you check out this, make sure to head RIGHT OVER to Kickstarter to help fund this great game by getting the PDF, Softcover or Hardcover books! Thanks for listening!
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In this episode, Kurt reviews AssassinCon by Mayday Games. In AssassinCon, players assume the role of a particular Assassin trying to sneak around and "take out" the competition by going into the same room and assassinating them, or using the Electrical Room/Sniper Booth/Security Office to sabotage the other assassins. Will this 4-6 player game be a "killer" game, or will it be assassinated off of our game shelves? Find out!
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Happy New Year everyone! In this episode, Kurt reviews the game Find Your Seats, one of three micro card games by Button Shy Games being funded on Kickstarter starting January 3rd! In Find Your Seats, players are playing party planners that are having a terrible day! In order to make their days better, they must seat the right guests together to score points. Use conversation pieces, age, and special abilities to win the day! Listen to our review of Find Your Seats, then fund it on Kickstarter along with two other great micro games: Avignon: Pilgrimage and Turbo Drift! Buy one game for $12, two for $22, or all three for $30!
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In this episode we review Flippy Da Man's Tiny Horsies RPG! Have you ever wanted to play a flying horse with great empathy? This RPG is not only a great game for filling that need, but also a great tool for planning or starting your RPG lifestyle! If you're interested, find the Tiny Horsies RPG here: http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/152860/Tiny-Horsies-The-Role-Playing-Game
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Taylor LaBresh from Riverhouse Games joined Kurt live to make up a RPG together from scratch and play it! What they came up with is a game that works best as a single player game but also could be great with 2-5 players! While circling around a black hole threatening to kill the solo passenger, the passenger has to resolve issues that have plagued their lives. It was a fun experience that we hope you enjoy as well! To buy this RPG, you can go to http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/194027/Breaking-the-4th-Wall-in-the-5th-Dimension?sorttest=true and pay what you want to buy it. All proceeds from the sales go to the MFGCast Extra Life campaign!
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What do you get when you have a fantasy RPG that features exploding dice, magic in everything that happens, and a project that is getting help from the wonderful likes of Matthew Mercer and Ed Greenwood? You'll have to listen to this great interview with Brian Feister to find out! Listen to this great interview and fund Open Legend RPG on Kickstarter starting on October 18th! Thanks for listening!
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In this episode, we talk to Helaina and Josh Cappel about running a newer game company, how a husband/wife combo deal with making and releasing a game, and how they were able to get the great Scott Almes to make the game Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants, funding on kickstarter Sept. 27th! Make sure that you fund Problem Picnic when it comes out! Thanks for listening!
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This episode Kurt, his wife Traci and his son Logan review Problem Picnic: The Attack of the Ants! This dexterity game developed by Scott Almes and being released by Kids Table Board Gaming is a family game that is not only kids but for adults! So what did we think of it? Tune in to find out and if the game sounds like it's for you, help fund it on Kickstarter September 27!
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We got to talk to Stephen Joy, a wonderful artist about his gaming art, his roleplaying career, and lots more! Stephen is a great, interesting person and talking with him was a blast! If you want to support Stephen, go to his Patreon and get some great maps, etc.!: https://www.patreon.com/stephenjoy
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We talk to Taco about his convention experiences at Gen Con, Origins, and more! We also talk about the great games that came out at those convetions, what to do/not at conventions, and more! Lastly, we review Aquashere with Dan and Kim from the GNU Podcast, and a special annoucement! Enjoy!
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We got to talk to Taylor LaBresh from Riverhouse Games about his first trip to Gen Con! We talk about the games he ran while he was there, meeting awesome people, and other great tips for Gen Con! We always have a great time talking with Taylor, and we hope you have a great listening experience! Enjoy!
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The family that plays games together, stays together, right? This episode my family and I review Garbage Day by Mayday Games! We sort through the old VHS movies, soggy noodles, and "That Thing" to bring you some family review goodness! This dexterity game is a pailful of fun where you take cards and put them in your room or on the garbage can for a clutterfudge of a good time! So put your dirty clothes in the hamper JERRY, it's a spotlight on Garbage Day!
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In the next and final installment of the Pirates RPG that Kurt runs for his 6 year old son Logan, Captain Hook (no relation) and his crew finds themselves on a strange ship with some interesting characters. Captain Hook also has to lead his "men" through some peril to get the treasure of Bear Bones! Thanks for listening!
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Make sure to get in on the great Godsfall Worldbook on Kickstarter!
Kurt gets to GM his first RPG with his 6 year old son Logan, and the theme is PIRATES! Logan did a great job playing his character, and Kurt had a great time GM'ing! In part one, Logan's character Captain Hook (no relation) finds out that being a pirate is hard and fighting a Kracken is harder! Also, just staying for Logan trying to steer the whole roleplay is worth it! Thanks for listening!
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We got the chance to talk to Mike Wokasch from Fairway 3 Games, who's also an intellectual property lawyer about intellectual property info pertaining to games. We talk about copyright, artistic license, and lots more! It may not sound exciting, but we had a great conversation with Mike that includes why Disney is solely responsible for copyright law. So "Lawyer Up!" It's an episode about intellectual property!
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For this Kickstarter Spotlight, we focus on Starving Artists by Fairway 3 Games. It's a quick, fun game in which you work for paints, paint your masterpieces, and sell your art for status. All the while not starving to death! It's not as morbid as it's sounds, the game is actually quite fun! Or is it? You'll have to listen to find out what we thought! Then go fund this great game on Kickstarter starting April 19th!
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We are proud to be joined by James D'Amato from the One Shot Podcast to talk about his and Kat Kuhl's upcoming Kickstarter, NPC Cards! It's a card game full of fun and gets people to bring out their inner actor to voice some great NPC'S! We talk with James about why voices are fun, breaking out of your shell, what you can expect from the Kickstarter, and more! So do your Mi Mi Mi's and channel your inner Orc, it's an interview with James D'Amato about NPC Cards!
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The Battlebards launch is upon us! We talk to Alex Jarzebinski (General - Marketing - Product Manager of Battlebards LLC) about all of the hard work that everyone at Battlebards has accomplished to make some great fantasy audio! We also talk about how the Battlebards crew creates a well thought out theme for their music, how much time goes into each individual track, what goes into a day at Battlebards to fine tune their great tracks, etc. Also, we're going to give you some FREE TRACKS with your purchase of some great audio for that RPG, board game, and life experiences!
Use code MFGCAST 1: Buy the $10 & $25 Packages and get bonus 1 Total Track FREE: MUSIC: Dwarf Temple - The Soul Forging - Score Music
Use code MFGCAST 2: Buy the $50 & $100 Packages, get bonus 5 Total Tracks FREE and includes all $10/$25 Package Bonuses: MONSTERSCAPE: Eye-Monster - Combat - Behold Extermination SOUNDSCAPE: Dungeon - Dungeon of Loss - Inhabited NPC SCRIPT: Armorsmith - Steel and Silk SOUND EFFECT: Shortbow Arrow Barrage
Use code MFGCAST 3: Buy the $150 & $300 Packages Bonus, get bonus 10 Total Tracks and includes all $50/$100 Package Bonuses: MUSIC: Dark Elf City - Morndingur - Score Music SOUND EFFECT: Magic Missile Spell MONSTERSCAPE: Common Giant - Torture - Hill Giant Entertaining at Home RACIAL LANGUAGE: Orcish - Orc Brute Lashes Out SOUNDSCAPE: Castle Ruins - Ruins of The Black Castle at Night So put on those premium headphones and strap in, and buy Battlebards premium audio dammit!
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We have the great honor of talking with Taylor Labresh, founder and GM for the Leviathan Files podcast, a Mass Effect D20 podcast. We talk to him about why they use the Mass Effect world for their podcast, the stories that inspire us, and the meaning of story in our lives. This is one great conversation you're not going to want to miss!
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We had the amazing honor of talking to Alesea and Michael Matson from Metaphor Publications. We talk to them about their fantasy works, why they write, and their process of writing. We also talk about where writing is heading, and where they'd like writing to go. Plus, we link lots of writing topics into gaming! YAY! So pull out your quill and parchment it's an interview with Alesea and Michael Matson!
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This month, we have another awesome crossover podcast with Gino and Bevan from the Talking Tinkerbots podcast! We talk to the guys about gaming with your family and friends, and the similarities/differences between those two groups. We also talk about Gino and Bevan's gaming "Through The Years", we put them through the ringer with the BGG game, and more! Also, we're doing some fun stuff for Extra Life this year and we are giving away prizes for the Top 3 fundraisers! So grab a wrench and let's get tinkering! It's a crossover episode with Talking Tinkerbots!
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This week we have something special for you! We get nine, count them NINE, guests on the MFGCast to talk about whatever they/we want! We talk about some wonderful topics like gaming bringing families together, sexuality in gaming, things we're excited about, and more! Don't miss this wonderful discussion and thanks to our guests for coming on to chat some bullshit up!
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Our wonderful guests: Alex Jarzebinski (Battlebards Fantasy Audio)
Jordan Hopper (Third Grade Teacher and Avid Board Gamer)
Taylor LaBresh (Leviathan Files Podcast)
Megan Peterson and Acer Tolentino (The Redacted Files and Firefly Podcast)
Luis Felipe Flippy (Tiny Horsies RPG and contributor to Rolecasters Podcast)
Dusque (Rolecasters Podcast)
Mike P.B. (Who What Why Podcast)
John Haremza (legendsoftabletop.com)
This month you get a double dose of an interview! We talk to Eliot Hochberg and Joseph Limbaugh, two thirds of Modest Games. We talk to Eliot and Joseph about their game careers "Through the Years", their games and the amazing news linked to those wonderful games, and how Modest Games came to be and where it's going! Informative and funny, this is an interview not to be missed!
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This month we talk to Rohit Sodhia, creator of Gamers Plane! It's a website of RPG PnP(Post and Play). The website gives people a chance to play many types of RPG's on their own schedule. Listen as we talk to Rohit about the site, his career in games, and where he wants the website to go! So grab you short sword and your leather armor, it's an interview with Rohit Sodhia! When you're done listening to the interview, go sign up for a RPG over at www.gamersplane.com http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Episode_48_Final.mp3
This month we talk to Adam Waite, creator of the Neon Sanctum RPG. It's a card RPG that has a great setting and even better art. The universe of Neon Sanctum is set after a apocalyptic event where cybernetics are king and the lands are covered with strange beings and even stranger behind the scenes goings on. This Kickstarter starts March 18th! So please go support this project after you listen to this great interview!
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This month we talk to Stephen Buonocore, President of Stronghold Games about some upcoming releases. First, we talk about Stronghold Games' first game on Kickstarter, Space Cadets: Away Missions. It's a grand tile laying miniature game with great components and intriguing game play. Then we talk about some upcoming releases including Stronghold, Pictomania, and Dark Moon! So strap on your listening ears and support a wonderful company like Stronghold Games. It's an interview with Mr. Stephen Buonocore!
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This is how we start off MFGCan 2015! We kick off a great year with an interview with a great guy and big board gamer: Rich Sommer! He's an actor, voice actor, and loves games with a keenness no one's never seen! We talk about his favorite games, how many games he has in his arsenal, and how he became in love with games with a keenness no one's never seen! We talk about his favorite games, how many games he has in his arsenal, and how he became in love with games from the beginning. We hope you enjoy the interview, we did!
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https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/keen-board-gamer-in-tiny-sweat/id523045887?i=331063062&mt=2