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The Discussion Phase
A boardgame podcast where we take a break from playing the games we love, to talk about the games we love.
We've finally made it to our top 20 games of all time. This one is full of surprises, as even were shocked at some of the games that made the top our collective list. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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We're closing in on our final games as we continue our Top 100 Games of All time, this week focusing on 30-21. We also review recents plays of Mythic Battles: Ragnarock and White Castle. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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Join us as we continue our Top 100 Games! In this episode, we review our 40-31, as well as discuss a recent play of The Fox Experiment, My City, and TCGs
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Join us as we continue our Top 100 Games! In this episode, we review our 50-41, as well as discuss a recent play of Too Many Bones!
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We're only getting started as we continue our Top 100 Games of All time with numbers 75-51 this week. We also highlight some of our favorite family games played over Christmas, as well as share our initial thoughts on the recently announced sequel to Wingspan, Wyrmspan. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!https://discord.gg/WKZkT2DDNsGeek Group App: https://geekgroup.app/groups/yvhedwg8/collectionMake sure to add your BGG profile to the Discussion Phase group!
We've finally made it to the end of another year and that means it's time for the Discussion Phase's Top 100 Games of All Time. This week we look at games from 100-76. We also highlight Pax Unplugged '23, as well as review Stonemaier's latest release, Apiary. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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The year is wrapping up and we're preparing for another trip to Pax Unplugged 2023. We also review some games played over the Thanksgiving Holiday. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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A great philosopher once said, "If you ain't first, you're last!" This week we review the latest racing game that has already found itself in the top 100 games of all time on BGG, Heat: Pedal to the Metal. We also highlight recent plays of Septima, Beast, Airlines: Europe, and Sky Team. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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For many of us, we're constantly on a quest to find "the one." The one worker-placement game that's better the rest, or the one space themed game that replaces all the others; the one game to rule them all. This week we review a game that may have checked 2 of our boxes, a definitive Lord of The Rings experience and a best in class card battling system with Magic The Gathering's release of Lord of The Rings: Tales of Middle earth. We also review recent plays of Jaipur, Splendor: Duel, and Imperium: The Contention; as well as discuss the arrival of several long awaited Kickstarter games. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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Most people would say they enjoy board games as a way of escaping mundane daily routine, or at least to have a fun experience. So how would a game that requires you to be concerned about taxes, unemployment, minimum wage, and politics every be appealing. This week the Discussion Phase puts on our political analyst hats as we review Hegemony: Lead Your Class to Victory. We also review recent plays including MindBug, as well as recap our journey to US Nationals for ASOIAF. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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No game seems to be safe these days with "new editions" being released, enticing you to replace their predecessors. Up next on the chopping block is Terra Mystica, with the newest title in the series: Age of Innovation. We share our review of the game and see if it is as innovative as it claims. We also review recent plays including Duelosaur Island, and discuss how we can help improve each other's proficiency in gaming as we prepare for A Song of Ice and Fire: US Nationals. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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Grab your lasso and mount your horses because it's time to herd some sheep through the beautiful country of New Zealand. The third installment of Alexander Pfister's reimagined trilogy for Great Western Trail has finally arrived. Will this game close out the trilogy like Return of the King, or will it have us questioning all of our life choices like Rise of Skywalker? We also review the epic deduction game in Battlestar Galactica, as well as the newest 2 player title from PSC Games in Dogfight! Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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The time has come, Ragnarok is finally upon us! After nearly 2 years of waiting, the much anticipated Lords of Hellas has finally arrived. We share our initial thoughts on the game and whether or not it falls into obscurity as yet another viking game, or stands out on its own. We also review recent plays of Twilight Inscription and the newest edition of Castles of Burgundy. We finish our alphabet draft of the letters Y, Z, and #. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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Convention season is finally upon us and we are looking forward to all the new releases. This week on the Discussion Phase we highlight some of our most anticipated new titles from GenCon. We also review plays of Twilight Inscription, Search for Planet X, and LOTR Risk. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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The time has finally come, the "Good Doctor" is here. This week's designer diaries has long been in the works, and we are excited to highlight one of, if not the, most prolific board game designers in the industry with over 600 titles to his name. We also review recent plays of Tikal and Imperium: The Contention. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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It's not always about how you start, it's about how you finish. How a game ends can make or break your experience. This week on the Discussion Phase we examine a recent play of Kemet: Blood and Sand and discuss what makes a great end game state; which games do it well and which ones don't. We review recent plays of Lands of Galzyr, Mombasa, and Critters At War 2v2. We also continue our alphabet draft with the letters U through X. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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The tournament scene has been heating up lately as several of us had a chance to compete for a spot at the national tournament for A Song of Ice and Fire Miniatures game. Did we make it? We look at other traditional board games that we would be excited to see have an official tournament for them. We review the latest deck-building dueling game in For Glory, as well as review a classic in Samurai. We also continue our alphabet draft with the letters Q through T. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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Ladies and gentlemen it's finally time to toss a coin to your Witcher. It's been years in the waiting, and the much anticipated adventure RPG game set in the world of the Witcher has finally arrived. Will it live up to the hype? In recent news, our corporate overlords have recently opened the doors to AI with ChatGPT, so we decided to figure out just how much it knows about board games and tried to make our own AI generated board games. We also continue our alphabet draft with the letters M through P. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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We're back this week with another Designer Diaries with yours truly, Simone Luciani. Luciani was our most represented designer from our previous Top 50 Games list, so thought it would be fitting to highlight him this week. We finally got one of most anticipated games from our self-of-shame played, Perseverance: Castaway Chronicles, but did it live up to the hype? Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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Part of growing up is realizing that you won't be able to do everything in life. Likewise we have to come to the realization that with our ever growing pile of unplayed board games, that probably not all of them are going to be played. This week on The Discussion Phase we tackle a board gamer's hardest question, which of our unplayed games need to stay and which ones need to go. We also review recent plays of GOA II, Eternal, Wingspan: Asia, and some Bullet Heart. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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Sometimes someone comes into your life and changes things forever. Just like a sappy Hallmark card, Guards of Atlantis II has come in and left quite the impression. This week on the Discussion Phase we take a deeper look at GOA II with our review of the game. We also breakdown the latest crowdfunding controversy with Mythic Games, as well as review of recent plays of Council of 4 and Dune: Immortality. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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This week on the Discussion Phase we are jumping into our Deloreans and visiting our younger selfs to give some games we would have enjoyed and appreciated back then. We also dive into a review of the recently delivered new title from Simone Luciani, Darwin's Journey. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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Our fancy pinkies are out and we're ready to spill some tea! This week on The Discussion Phase we are talking about board game etiquette, having fun calling ourselves and each other out. We review recent plays, discuss 40k hype, and highlight a hidden gem in Wink. We continue our alphabet draft of the best games from letters I through L, as well as check in on the status of BGG's March Madness. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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Don't worry we're not talking about the classic war game this week. This week on The Discussion Phase we compare the highs and lows of games for both the quality of their gameplay and production on a grid, to find which ones stand out above the rest. We also review recent plays of Revive, Ra, and look to see which games have advanced in BGG's March Madness for board games. We continue our alphabet draft of the best games from letters E through H. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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While the rest of the world is tuned in to see who the greatest college basketball team is, we're looking at the heavy weights of board games to see which one will rise to the top. This past month kicked off the 20th Annual Geek Madness Tournament, and we're here to give our picks and thoughts on the results so far. We review recent plays of Ruination and Hansa Teutonica, as well as news of a Lord of the Rings version of MtG. We also begin our alphabet draft, starting with the best games from letters A through D. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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We've finally made it, Episode 100 is finally here! In celebration of how far we've made it, we thought it would be fitting to take a look back on where we've come in our gaming journey and how are preferences in games have changed over the years. Frosthaven has finally made it to our game table and we share our thoughts on initial gameplay. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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If you had one shot, or one opportunity to seize everything you ever wanted, what unique faction or power are you choosing in your favorite board games? This week on the Discussion Phase we're examining our player identities and what it is about certain asymmetrical abilities in games that always seem to be the ones we gravitate towards. We review recent plays of Dwellings of Eldervale and Empires of the North, as well as discuss just how import reviews are now that Brass: Birmingham is the new #1 game of all time. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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All too often we can fall into the trap of thinking more in games means better, more content means quality, and miniatures equals fun. What happens when everything meant to make the game better actually makes it harder to get played? This week on the Discussion Phase we have been impressed by the ability of the recent released game Terra Nova and it's ability to take one of the heaviest games in Terra Mystica and streamline it in a way that makes is easier to teach, lighter in difficulty, but still retains the spirit of the game. We take a look a what other larger than life games may benefit from this same model. We also review recent plays of Dogs of War, Boast or Nothing, and more. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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2022 is officially a wrap and we're looking forward to everything 2023 has to offer for board gaming. This week on the Discussion Phase we look back at some of our favorite gaming moments for the year as well as make personal goals for 2023 and look at the games we are most anticipating. We also review recent plays of Orichalcum, The Gallerist, and Vindication. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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It's finally here, the moment we've been waiting for all year, the definitive Top 10 Board Games of All Time. There will surprise and disappointment as we find out which games have fallen from the ranks, which games have soared to the top, and which games are standing the test of time. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us, and let us know what your top 10 games are!
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We've officially made it through the holidays, which means teaching and playing new games with the family. This week we recap our holiday board game hits and misses. We also make our way through games 20-11 of our Top 50 Games of All Time. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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We're officially half way through our Top 50 Games of All Time with games (30-21). The battle report is in on our first A Song of Ice and Fire Miniatures Game tournament, and we share our initial thoughts on a reimplemented classic in War of the Ring: The Card Game. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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We're keeping the party alive with the next ten games (40-31) of our Top 50 Games of All Time, and the debates are bigger than ever! We also review our recent plays of First Rat, Cloudspire, and the much anticipated release from Cole Wehrle in John Company: 2nd Edition. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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We're excited to bring a you special episode this week; an exclusive interview with the team behind Sol: Last Days of a Star. We had the opportunity to demo this game at Pax: Unplugged and it is now live on Kickstarter for everyone to get a copy. We discuss what makes Sol stand out among modern space games and some unique mechanics that have us wanting to bring back to the table again and again. Make sure to check out the Kickstarter page with the link listed below.
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It’s officially the most wonderful time of the year, full of new games and we’re back with the Discussion Phase’s Top 50 Games of All Time. We look back at Pax Unplugged ’22 and review some new games including The Great Zimbabwe, Imperium: The Contention, My Lil’ Everdell, and much more. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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We're closing in on the end of the year, but we still have one more board game convention left, PAX Unplugged. This week on the Discussion Phase we are gearing up and preparing for a weekend in Philadelphia as we look at some of our most anticipated games to check out at PAX. We also review some recent plays of Path of Light and Shadow, Underwater Cities, Paris, and Brass: Lancashire; as well as review some of the hit games during the Thanksgiving Holidays. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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With the holidays coming soon, and gift giving commencing, the age-old question begins, "What board games should I buy for someone?" This week on the Discussion Phase we serve as your board game consultants, and help you come of up with some creative solutions for tricky people to buy games for. We review the newest title from Garphill Games and Shem Phillips, Wayfarers of the South Tigris, and how it stacks up against it's long line of predecessors. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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That's right, we're dropping all the juicy details and talking about our exes, specifically all four of them. This week on the Discussion Phase it's all about 4X games; the good, the bad, and which ones stand out above the rest. We review the recent KS and GenCon release of Northgard: Uncharted Lands; a streamlined 4X game, and how it succeeds at making the 4X experience more accessible. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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There's a lot of things we love in life, but constantly contemplate whether or not it's worth it. Like how you may really enjoy pizza, but the heart burn and strange dreams may not be worth it. This week on the Discussion Phase we look at some games that we would like to play more, but sometimes the thought of teaching it to new players may not be worth it and causes us to play it less. We share our initial reviews and thought on Tammany Hall and Guardians of Atlantis II. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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Very rarely do we get things perfect on the first try, and board games are no exception. We've all played games that we felt could use some refining and would benefit from some updates. This week on the Discussion Phase we list the games we think would most benefit from a "live service" model with ongoing updates, rebalances, and support. We also review recent Kickstarter copies of Campaign Trail and Pax Pamir 2nd Ed. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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When we think about some of our favorite games, we know them like the back of our hands. Very rarely do we need to refresh on the rules or use a player aid, they're very straight forward. However, for most others, these games can be quite the challenge and because of this, these games may not get played as much as we'd like. This week on the Discussion Phase we try to tackle the "how" on getting these games played more, and listing some steps to get new player from point A to B. Afters hours of play, and plenty of tears from defeat, we give our first reviews of A Song of Ice and Fire Miniatures Game, update on Pandemic Legacy: Season 0, and recent play Babylonia. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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Variety is the spice of life, and we all have our own preferences for play styles and strategies in board games. This week on the Discussion Phase we take another step into the world of miniatures gaming with A Song of Ice and Fire Miniatures Game and how it allows for all of our unique play styles to come together. We review recent plays of Too Many Bones, Bunny Kingdom, and an update on Oathsworn: Into the Deepwoord. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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First impressions matter, and they're hard to forget, but sometimes the reason for the bad experience may be our own. This week on the Discussion Phase we do some self-reflection on games that may have been better than we game them credit for and deserve a second chance. We also highlight the newest release from CMON, Dune: War for Arrakis. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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Who ever said "no man is an island" clearly never had strong opinions about board games. This week on the Discussion Phase we pick the games we feel most by ourselves for loving, and other people may make us feel like we're the crazy ones for liking. We review the most recent title from Leder Games in Ahoy, play a game highlighting just how generic of a name some board games have, as well as highlight some of our newly anticipated titles. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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Everything around us has been optimized to match us up with things that we like and products we're more likely to buy, but how do we find the right people to play board games with. This week on the Discussion Phase, we find a new tool that helps us find our perfect matches for designers, publishers, and even who to play games with. We also share our initial reviews and impressions of Oathsworn, as well as diving into deck-building with Eternal: Chronicles of the Throne. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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Okay so maybe not a literal line in the sand, but it makes for a good title. In the world of modern gaming it can be easy for different spheres of gaming to become a "us vs. them" situation, whether that is war gamers, those into collectible card games, role-players, or board gamers. This week on the Discussion Phase we try to identify what makes these groups of modern gamers different, but more importantly all the similarities they have, and how we could try and bridge the gap. The wait is finally over and the long anticipated Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood has finally arrived and we share our initial thoughts from the unboxing. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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Everyone has so many subscriptions and memberships these days with everything from media all the way to food delivery, that it's often hard to keep track of it all; but what if board game publishers start adopting these same membership models? This week on the Discussion Phase we come across a top publisher's new membership program and what it might mean for the future of purchasing games. We also review recent plays of Red Cathedral, Steamwatchers, and Tinner's Trail. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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Board gaming has long been lauded as a hobby that was accessible to everyone, but have the rising costs of production, shipping, and the crowdfunding model changed that. This week on the Discussion Phase we talk about the price of admission to get into and stay into board gaming, and if it's starting to leave some people out of the party. We also review Guild of Merchant Explorers, Fjords, and Crusaders: Thy Will Be Done. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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Many video games give you the opportunity to build rollercoaster theme parks, zoos, and even entire cities, but what would it be like to be responsible for a board game company. This week on the Discussion Phase we step into the shoes of board game publishers and are tasked with putting together the best game possible. We also highlight some of our favorite games and memories from Gen Con 2022. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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Board game conventions are back in swing and the Discussion Phase is headed to Gen Con 2022. We highlight some our most anticipated titles to buy and demo. We also review Stars of Akarios and Age of Atlantis. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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We can't always be the best at everything, but what do you do when it feels like no matter how hard you try, you just can't seem to get a win. This week on the Discussion Phase we talk about games we are still able to find enjoyment in that doesn't involve winning. We preview the new space game taking the world by storm, Stars of Akarios, as well as some upcoming Spirit Island releases. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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In a time where every game seems to need 10 different expansions and heavy complexity games are taking up most of the space on BGG's Top 100 games, simpler games are often quickly forgotten about. This week we highlight some games that give you one action, and just that one action for the entire game, but give you a lot of creative space and decision making that we think make them still worth playing. We review some recent plays of Dune: Imperium, Radlands, and Mr. Jack. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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With the highly anticipated Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power show just around the corner, it had us wondering what games might rule all the others? This week we draft our one game, from many popular categories, that would be "The One Game" that we could only play for the rest of our live. We also review recent plays of Picture Perfect, Gaia Project, and Scythe; as well as share out thoughts on the recent CMON Kickstarter project. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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No, we're not talking about the Tango or the Waltz this week. We're talking about some of our favorite games that create great back and forth tension between players that starts to become a dance. We review recent plays of War of the Ring and City of the Big Shoulders, as well as talk about must haves in building a gaming space. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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There seems to be a trend lately of massively popular hobbyist games, such as Terraforming Mars, Gloomhaven, and now Terra Mystica, getting a "lite" version of their game made to appeal to a more mass market crowd and likely be on the self of large retailers. This week on the Discussion Phase we look at games we think would benefit from having a streamlined alternative to introduce to new or casual gamers. We also review recent plays of Age of Steam, Dead Reckoning, and Meadow. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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Many would likely agree that it can be very difficult sometimes to resist the urge to buy the newest expansions, modules, and packs for their favorite games. Because of course the add-ons could only ever make the game better, right? Not all board game expansions are made equal, so this week on the Discussion Phase, we draft some of our favorite expansions. We also review some recent plays of Egizia: Shifting Sands, Middle-Earth SBG, and Ethnos. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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We've all wondered what it would be like for some of our favorite characters from books, movies, and legends to interact with one another. This week we take a look behind the curtain of Unmatched and put together lists of our most wanted characters. We also review recent plays of Magnastorm, Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition, Brass, and Oath. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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The time has finally come, and another title by Cole Wehrle has hit Kickstarter in Arcs. This week on the Discussion Phase we do a deep dive on the history and design philosophies of Cole Wehrle, and explore what makes his designs unique. We also review recent plays of Cooper Island and Mind MGMT. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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This week on the Discussion Phase we take up the task of putting some our favorite artists head to head, and crowning the last artist standing! We also review recent plays of 1960: Making of a President, Unmatched, and Babylonia, as well as dive into the world of 3D printing. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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Every one loves a good "who done it" story where the world renowned detective is one the case. This week on the Discussion Phase, Inspector Oblivious and Detective Clueless are on the case of 10 murdered games, and try to figure out who is responsible. We also share our first impressions of Nemesis: Lockdown and Foundations of Rome. Also, you can join on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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It's said that numbers never lie, so why not listen to what they have to say. This week on the Discussion Phase, we break down how we rate and evaluate games, which games rise to the top, and which ones are firmly cemented at the bottom. We review an epic weekend of board games, share our initial thoughts on Root: Marauder Expansion, and review Clash of Cultures. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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They say sequels are never better than the originals, but this week we're going to try. We're drafting the our favorite games from BoardGameGeek's 101-200 games of all time. We review recent plays of Namiji, the successor to Tokaido, as well as So Clover. We also continue with "This, Not That." Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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While in the early 1700s people were experiencing a spiritual revolution, today we're experiencing a gaming revolution. This week on the Discussion Phase we dive into the new edition of Castles of Burgundy in partnership with Awaken Realms, and what other classic games could benefit from the Awaken realms treatment. We review some recent plays of Cthulhu Wars and Great Western Trail 2nd Ed.. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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Why do we compete? Why do some games feel better when we when, or others better when we don't? What makes board games different for other forms of competition? Now some may the answer to these questions, as well as all other questions of life, the universe, and everything is simply 42. This week on the Discussion Phase, we try go a little deeper and understand the "why" behind winning in board games. We review recent plays as well as our initial thoughts on the new hit show, Moon Knight. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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We would like to invite you into a woodland realm where the creatures are anything but cute and cuddly. By far Root is the #1 ranked game on our top games of all time, and this week we do a board game breakdown where we discuss anything and everything about the world of Root; from the theme, to the strategy, and even a little controversy. Our hope is that our love for this unique game may inspire others to explore and experience the same woodland realm. As always, make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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Now that the world has been opening back up, we here at the Discussion Phase have thankfully been able to do more traveling. However, the question still is, what games to bring with limited luggage and limited space to play when we travel. Which games pack the biggest punch for their small size? We review Air, Land, and Sea: Critters at War, as well as some other recent plays. We also catch up on the March Madness: Board Game Edition on BGG. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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Imagine, sitting down to play your favorite board game, only to soon realize that the game you've been playing has become real. This week on the Discussion Phase we find out what games we want have a Jumanji like experience with. We round up recent board gaming news as well as review recent plays of Bitoku and Brass: Birmingham. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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There's no denying the behemoth that is the video game industry, leading all global markets in gaming; with board games making up a relatively small percentage of the market. On this week's episode, we look at both board games and video games, and compare them in different categories to see how each may be doing things better than the other, and where board games could show some improvement to appeal to a larger audience. We review some recents plays, as well as comparing the family of For The Galaxy games. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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Sometimes is feels like every new game coming out has a legacy edition, but in comparison to the vast quantity of new games released every year, legacy games are still a niche category in the hobby. This week on the Discussion Phase we look at which board games we think could be the next big legacy game. We review some recent plays and share our initial thoughts on The Batman. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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With so many board games to play and so little time to do so, sometimes all you can go on to determine if a game is for you is based on its' initial description. This week on the Discussion Phase we dive in and discuss what descriptions of games make us want to say "count me in" the most. We also review the game taking the world by storm, Ark Nova, as well as our thoughts on the Dice Tower Cruise 2022. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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We reach deep into the archives and bring back one of the lost episodes of The Discussion Phase. This week is all about games that are great to play with your significant other. We review recent plays and share our thoughts on our new favorite RPG, Legacy of Dragonholt. We also welcome you into our movie corner as we pair boardgames with the perfect movie for a night in. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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Join us as we take you away to a tropical paradise as we discuss our top anticipated games for the Dice Tower Cruise 2022. We review the hotness with Alexander Pfister's new game, Boonlake. We also welcome you into our movie corner as we pair boardgames with the perfect movie for a night in. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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Some might say it takes two to tango, but here at the Discussion Phase, we say it takes two to game. That's right, this week it's all about the 2 player games. We look at some of our favorite board games specifically made for 2 players. We also review some recent plays and share our thoughts on Star Wars: Rebellion. We also welcome you into our movie corner as we pair boardgames with the perfect movie for a night in. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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Sometimes to move forward you have to look back. This week on the Discussion Phase we review our gaming goals from the year 2021 and look towards some goals for the new year. We review a recent play of Outlive and the phenomenon taking over the world, Wordle. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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It's time to set your expectations as high as possible and throw any possibility for disappointment out the window, because this week we are drafting our most highly anticipated games for 2022. We discuss some recents plays, as well as break down our first impressions of Imperial Steam. We also note some of our most memorable gaming moments from 2021. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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It's finally here, the undisputed and definitive top 10 board games of all time! As for now, of course. This week we also break down our thoughts and recent plays of Mind MGMT, which may just be our new favorite hidden movement game. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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An inter-dimensional portal has cracked open, and the Great Old Ones have come through! This week the Discussion Phase has been invaded by all things Cthulhu with both Unfathomable and Cthulhu Wars. We review our recent plays of these massive games, and oh all the plastic miniatures that came along. We also keep the party going with the best games of all time by revealing our top 20-11 games of all time. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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Things are starting to heat up as we continue to make our way through our Top 50 Games of All Time! This week we reveal our number 30-21 games. We review recent plays of Marvel Champions and Caesar, as we begin our journey looking for some of the best 2 player games. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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We've finally made it back from PAX Unplugged 2021 and are excited to share all the experiences and new board games we've brought back. We also keep the train moving towards the best games of all time by revealing our top 40-31 games of all time. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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It's finally happening! We have our official top 50 board games of all time from the entire crew here at The Discussion Phase. We will be in for all kinds of surprises as we reveal the first ten, 50-41, games with you this week. We also review recent plays of Cloudage, Dune: Imperium Deluxe Edition, and Scythe with the modular expansion. Don't forget to join us on Discord and keep the discussion going!
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This week we ask ourselves if we could only play 9 games for the next year, which games from the Top 100 on Board Game Geek would we choose? The only way to answer this question is obviously a draft. We share recent Thanksgiving board game plays and put two party game giants against each other with Codenames vs Decrypto.
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Today is the end of the world as we know it, and The Discussion Phase figures out which board games we would want to take with us into the apocalyptic end of days. We review recent plays of On Mars and Eclipse Second Dawn for the Galaxy, as well as upcoming kickstarter projects. Don't forget to join our Discord and join the discussion! https://discord.gg/WKZkT2DDNs
If you're not first you're last, and when it comes to board games sometimes nothing hurts worse than being last in turn order. This can be so true to the point that many games have competing for first player as an integral mechanic. Today we look at our favorite games that have the tension of being first, and do a great job of integrating it into the gameplay. We review some recent plays, including Grand Austria Hotel Let's Waltz, and debate which worker-placement, deck-builder was king of 2020, Lost Ruins of Arnak or Dune: Imperium
Although sometimes hard to quantify, the weight or difficulty of a board game can make a game either forgettable, too much to handle, or just perfect. This week we are joined by our good friend and lover of all things Italian designer, David, as we discuss ideal weight of board games and how much weight should or does impact our enjoyment of games and how does that influence what games we purchase. We also review what's soon to be a favorite in Rajas of the Ganges.
Even board games aren't immune from our desires for bigger, better, and more. Then question is, when do all the thrills and frills get in the way of enjoying the game, or is more always better? This week we get down to the basics and decide when is less actually more. We discuss recent plays, as well as our thoughts of Kanban EV and Grand Austria Hotel.
Sometimes when life gets most hectic, what helps most are good friends and some good games to share with them. On this week's episode we catch up on what all's being going on during our 2 week hiatus. We review some exciting new games and answer the question that has been troubling gamers for ions, "What is optimal player count?"
We've all been there; liking someone just a little bit more than they like us back and we get put in the friend zone. This week we list the games that we love but haven't shown us the same love back, and just keep us out of arms reach. We review some recent plays and declare a winner of the "Battle of the Big Box Store."
Inspired by the onset of Fall weather, things cooling down, and pumpkin spice now in the air, this week on the Discussion Phase we're talking about games we recommend playing when you want to slow things down and chill. We review some recent new plays, including Twilight Struggle, and continue our series, "Battle of the Big Box Stores."
Many say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but does that hold true to board games that are a little different from the rest. On this week's episode of The Discussion Phase we highlight some of our favorite board games that stand out from the others for their uniqueness. We catch up on some recent plays, thoughts on the state of Assassin's Creed, and round up with our series of "Battle of the Big Box Stores."
No one likes missing out on the new or best games, but sometimes you have more games than you have to play them. On this week of the Discussion Phase, we rank the hottest games that we've missed out on and want to play next. We review recent plays and share more thoughts on Ankh: Gods of Egypt. We continue our series "Battle of the Big Box Stores."
We have all fallen victim to the hype train, or seen a lot of negative reviews for a game and have not had very high hopes; yet when we actually play the game we are either surprisingly impressed or disappointed. On this week's episode, we breakdown the games that have given us experiences that were vastly different from our expectations. We review some recent games and start our new series "Battle of the Big Box Stores."
Most of us look at our board game collections, some stretching from the floor to the ceiling, with pride; but what if you lost it all? This week on the Discussion Phase we figure out what we would do and where we would start if we lost our entire board game collection and had to start back at the beginning. We give some first impressions of our plays of Ankh and catch up on recent plays. We also finish out our series of Year vs Year.
When at first you don't succeed, try, try, again! On this week's episode of The Discussion Phase, we're talking all about 2nd editions for board games, which ones need them, which ones don't, and which ones do it right. We catch up on some recent plays and adventures; and we continue our series of Year vs Year.
Some of the closest friendships you can make are with those you play board games with, but what do you do when those you game with aren't your friends or your friends don't play board games. On this week's episode we discuss which is easier, making a friend out of a gamer or making a gamer out of friend. We also discuss some recent plays and continue our "Year vs Year" showdown.
There is a clear debate on whether or not people should use house rules in their games. Some who say that a game should be played as intended and others who say that a game should be changed to be fun if needed. On this week's episode the Discussion Phase breaks down the ins and outs of house rules, are they needed, do they make games better. We go through games that have been and/or need a house rule. We discuss some recent plays and continue our "Year vs Year" face-off.
To paint or not to paint, that is the question. In a hobby that most would consider niche, tabletop miniature painting is even more so. On this week's episode we explore the world of painting miniatures for board games, our loves and frustrations, how to get started, and deciding if it's worth the investment. We discuss some recent plays of Gloomhaven and Ortus Regni, and battle it out in this month's segment "Year vs. Year".
Love them or hate them, campaign/legacy games are one of the most popular genre of board games today. On today's episode we talk all about our love/hate relationship with the genre; which ones we've enjoyed and which ones disappoint. One member of the Discussion Phase has an awakening with his new found love for the genre. We review recent plays of Thunderstone Quest, Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition, Oracle of Delphi, and The Godfather. We continue with Dream Vacations: Board Game Edition.
On this week's episode the Discussion Phase takes our personality tests. Not the kind that tells us how outgoing we are, but tells us what type of board gamer we are and the games we should gravitate towards. We also review recent plays of Kemet, Terra Mystica, and Bullet❤️. We also kick off our monthly segment, Dream Vacations: Board Game Edition. For those that would like to take your own board game personality test, the link is below.
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We all have games we make excuses for and ignore it's faults because we enjoy it so much. Maybe it's a sunk cost fallacy and you have to love the game because you spent too much on it, or maybe you just really love the theme and are willing to forgive the frustrating parts. Today we're calling out those games we love, BUT have some faults that would make others not as excited to play. We breakdown some recent plays and review Cthulhu Death May Die and Path of Light and Shadow. Then we highlight some games that the theme or IP made us want to learn more about the subject.
We're constantly lauding games for their mechanics and the amount of fun they deliver, but what about those games that might have something more to teach us. This week we explore the games we think can help develop skills that can be applicable in every day life. We dive into some recent plays as well as breakdown the crisis that is "international shipping." We round up with our final board game mechanic spotlight for the month with "drafting."
The long anticipated title from Cole Wehrle, Oath: Chronicle of Empire and Exile, has finally arrived. On today's episode we dive deep into the world of Oath as we share our thoughts and impressions, as well as how the game plays and what makes it stand out from the crowded genre of "area-control." We discuss some recent plays as well as some other new games we've recently added to the collection. We continue our board game mechanic highlight this week with "real time games." We also announce our winner from last week's contest!
We love board games for all the different experiences they can provide, and sometimes when the stars align and the gears start turning in your head, you can feel like a genius! This week we talk about our top games that make us feel smart and have an equally rewarding feeling. We discuss recent plays and kickstarter news. We continue our board game mechanic breakdown with discussing bidding games.
We truly live in the "Golden Age" of board games with more great games than we can even begin to play, but how did we get here and what were some of the biggest influences to get us here. On today's episode we discuss our thoughts on some of the most influential games, designers, publishers, and more. We review some recent plays, and we continue highlighting board game mechanics by talking all about tableau building.
Here at the Discussion Phase, we love our head-down, brain-burning, multiplayer-solitaire Euro games. However, what we love most about board games is player interaction, because why else would we play physical board games! On today's episode we discuss what we think is the right amount of player interaction; what games have too little, and what games have too much. We also breakdown the epic weekend that was our "24 Hour Gaming Marathon" and what all we got played; both old and new games. We start off June with our new series of highlighting board game mechanics, starting off with asymmetric games.
This week we breakdown and react to WatchMojo's "10 Best Board Games of the Century" video, as well as create what would be our top games to make the list. We breakdown some recent plays, as well as discuss some exciting new KS arrivals; then wrap things up with another round of the Chopping Block, where we talk about the games headed out of our collection.
As board gamers, there's nothing we love more than getting together for that weekly or monthly game night, but sometimes things can happen to derail the fun train. On today's episode we talk all about those things can be a pet peeve at a game night and how to avoid them. We break down some recent plays and reviews of Babylonia and Blue Lagoon. We continue our series The Chopping Block, where we decide which games are next to leave our collections
For board gamers who are itching to take their gaming experience to the next level, there is a plethora of options to upgrade and customize your board games with, but the question is, "What are the best to have?" On today's episode we look to answer that very question, and determine which board game upgrades and accessories are the best. We review some recent plays of Hansa Teutonica, Dice Throne, and Pax Viking. We also continue our series The Chopping Block, with what games are the next to go from our collections.
We've all fallen victim to the "Hype Train" before, where we've been so excited to play a game we've been waiting months or years for, but after those first few plays have cooled down on. Today we're listing our top games that we've cooled down on or just been disappointed with compared to our hype for. We breakdown some recent plays and reviews. We'll also be starting a new series, The Chopping Block, where we discuss which games are the next to leave our collection and why!
We all have those couple games in our collections that find a way of sticking around, despite maybe not being the greatest, because they have a unique theme that you haven't found anywhere else. In today's episode we list some of our favorite unique themes and debate which ones stand out the most. We dive deep into our recent play of Pax Pamir: 2nd Ed. and discuss our thoughts on the critical darling. We continue to find out which board game reigns supreme in March Madness: Board Game Edition.
It's a question as old as time, should a game be judged solely by it's mechanics, or is theme just as important. In this week's episode we find out what are the top themeless games that are still great to play. We discuss some of our recent plays and reviews, as well as getting one step closer to finding out which board game rises to the top in March Madness: Board Game Edition.
One of the reasons we love board games is the interaction and discussion with friends that they create. However, some games do it better than others. On today's episode we put our favorite games with a discussion phase head to head to find out which one stands above the rest. We also review one of our favorite Euros to come out of 2020, Praga Caput Regini. We continue to find out which board game reigns supreme in March Madness: Board Game Edition.
We've all asked the question when looking to get a new game, "Is is worth it?" In today's episode we talk all about value in boardgames, what makes a game worth it or not, what are the materials, components, and extras that justify a higher price or make it a steal of a deal. We discuss more recent plays and reviews. We also continue to find out which board game reigns supreme in March Madness: Board Game Edition.
Buckle up and hold on tight for the battle of the ages! We love "dudes on a map" games, the real question is, "Which one is the best?". This week we throw down and fight it out in Player vs Player, on which is better, TI4 or GOT. We review some recent plays, as well as continue to find out which board game reigns supreme in March Madness: Board Game Edition.
In this week's episode we explore the world of boardgames in pop culture, movies, and tv shows. We debate our favorite representations as well as discuss which boardgames would make the best movies or shows. As always we catch up on recent plays, as well as dive deep into the March Madness of gaming!
We're excited to bring you a special episode this week. In honor of International Women's Month, we are joined this week by the wives. So tune in for an episode full of stories and laughter as the ladies tell all, as well as we show our appreciation to the women in our lives who allow us to enjoy the hobby of board games so much.
We all know that when we aren't able to get together with friends to play games, it gets us down. Today we're talking about how Distance Makes the Heart Grown Fonder when we're away from gaming and then finally able to get back together. We'll also be catching up on some recent plays, breaking down the state of Kickstarter, as well as weighing in on Board Game Geek's March Madness.
We want to welcome everyone to the annual State of the Play address, where we discuss what we've accomplished and what were looking forward to in gaming during 2021. We discuss recent plays of Marco Polo II and The King's Dilemma. We finish out the series, Eye On The Prize Part IV.
Life can get hectic, especially these days, so how do you still keep up the gaming when you can't meet in person. This week we plugged in and synced up with the matrix as we're Going Digital. We also discuss some recent plays of 7 Wonders Duel, Forbidden Desert, and more. We continue our series, Eye On The Prize Part III.
This week's episode is all about the Pain and the Gain. We all have those board games that hurt to lose, but feel so good to win, and the practice it takes to get there. We discuss recent plays of Marco Polo II, Teotihuacan, and Troyes. In Let's Get Digital, we dive into every gamer's best friend, the digital companion app. We continue our series, Eye On The Prize Part II.
Marco Polo II: 01:22
Teotihuacan: 04:45
Troyes: 11:38
Let's Get Digital: 24:25
No Pain, No Gain: 41:40
Eye On The Prize Part II: 1:15:40
On this week's episode we review Nidavellir as well as other recent plays, Fleet: The Dice Game. We welcome you into the courtroom for The People v. Tapestry, we'll let you be the judge. We discuss "Don't Judge" a board game by it's cover as we breakdown our favorite games with less than appealing artwork. We also start a new series, Eye On The Prize Part I. Nidavellir: 04:24 Fleet: The Dice Game: 10:23 The People v. Tapestry: 17:34 Don't Judge: 36:30 Eye On The Prize Part I: 55:05
On this week's episode we welcome the self-proclaimed "King of Euros" and our friend, Jacob Bouvier. We share our thoughts on Pendulum and Dwellings of Eldervale, as well as other recent plays, and discuss our Board Game Breakdown of the hit game Blood Rage. We finish out our series, The Art of the Teach Part IV.
Pendulum: 23:00
Dwellings of Eldervale: 29:50
Terra Mystica: 35:00
Board Game Breakdown: Blood Rage: 40:54
The Art of the Teach Part IV: 01:31:45
On this week's episode we welcome another member of the group, John Bissett. We review Dune: Imperium and Lost Ruins of Arnak as well as other recent plays, Darwin's Journey Kickstarter, discuss our board game resolutions/challenges for 2021, and breakdown each of our top 5 essential games we think every board gamer should have in their collection. We also continue our series, The Art of the Teach Part III.
Dune: Imperium: 07:48
Lost Ruins of Arnak: 15:15
Darwin's Journey: 19:00
2021 Board Game Resolutions/Challenges: 21:45
Top 5 Essential Board Games: 40:20
The Art of the Teach Part III: 01:08:28
On this week's episode we welcome a new guest, David Velazquez. We also discuss recent plays and experiences, try our hand with some board game trivia, as well as walking through the stages of the board gamer's journey. We continue our series, The Art of the Teach Part II.
Rococo: Deluxe Edition: 01:41
King's Dilemma: 03:25
Get Ranked: 13:25
A Board Gamer's Journey: 27:00
The Art of the Teach Part II: 01:04:15
On this week's episode we discuss some recent plays, break down tabletop terminology, and talk all about the personalities we come across in gaming and how to handle them. We also kickoff our new series, The Art of the Teach.
Recent Plays: 00:55
Orthogonally Challenged: 08:16
The Social Dilemma: 18:16
The Art of the Teach: 50:23
Join us on our first episode as we discuss who we are and our love for tabletop gaming, as well as our Top Board Game Moments of 2020!
About Us: 01:24
Top Board Game Moments of 2020: 24:00