Are You Board: Recent Episodes
White Griffin Gaming
A bite-sized discussion of board games hosted by The Fat Guy Behind the Box, Ian White along with his partners in crime, Becky and Derek. Each episode will feature a game that we just finished playing and will concentrate on collective thoughts about how it went, how it plays, and compares to other similar board games. You can expect a light, candid discussion about strategy, pros and cons, or possibly even suggestions for improvement through house rules. Each episode is non-scripted and off the cuff so sit back and enjoy our thoughts off the top of our heads.
Today we discuss Maglev Metro. This is a pick up and deliver game with both track and engine building. Build your tracks and stations in one of two cities to score points and outwit your opponents. Once built, traverse your map to transport passengers to their desired locations. Sound easy? I thought so too. Once.
In today's episode we discuss Dungeon Draft; a card drafting, set collection game for 2-5 players from Upper Deck. Assemble an army to battle monsters and dark denizens of the dungeon in order to beat out your opponents. Gather gold and amass attack power to achieve the victory!
Enter a world of dwarves and dragons as you try to assemble the best team in this auctioning, drafting, and set collecting card game for 2-5 players. Each dwarf will earn you bravery points in different ways as you work towards the best team amongst your friends to take on the dragon (which you never actually do). Come join us at the table as we discuss Nidavellir.
Today's episode is all about the technology. Come join us for a discussion of Smartphone Inc.; an economic game for 1-5 players. As head of your own cell phone company, it's up to you to determine how best to develop, market, and sell your products all across the globe. Flex your CEO muscles and dominate the market.
In today's episode we discuss Beyond the Sun; a tech-tree worker placement game for 2-4 players from first time designer Dennis Chan. Develop new technologies to help you grow your population and settle new worlds as mankind reaches out to the stars.
This week we discuss Imperial Settlers; an empire and tableau building card game for 1-4 players. You are one of several available empires trying to build yourself up in strength and resources. Conquer the world or just cultivate your own little sandbox. The choice is up to you. Either way, you need to balance your production and actions to get the most victory points as you create a personalized corner of history.
Ian, Becky, and Derek discuss Demon Worker; a compact worker placement game where one takes on the role of a denizen of hell to summon worker to do your bidding. Pay your workers to make them do as you wish while trying to amass resources for big scoring points, but those same resources are needed for summoning new workers. Try to balance your set of resources to meet both needs in this short, but thinky game.
In this episode, Ian, Becky, and Derek discuss the introductory worker placement game of Stone Age where you take on the role of stone age tribesmen (and women) gathering and managing wood, brick, stone, and gold to build your civilization. Don't forget to hunt for food or your clan will starve. Listen in as we go over our thoughts on the gameplay and strategy.