The Game Agenda: Recent Episodes
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In this episode, Larry, Matt and Nick review Raiders of the North Sea. After, the guys discuss blinging out your games.
In this episode, Kevin, Matt, Larry and Nick review Castell, before bringing in a special guest, VR expert, Gordon Bellamy, to discuss the future of VR in gaming.
In this episode, Matt, Kevin, Larry, and Nick dust off and discuss the classic worker placement game, Stone Age.
In this episode, Matt, Kevin, Larry, and Nick rummage around the closet and brush off Ra, a classic Auction/Bidding/Press Your Luck game by famed designer, Reiner Knizia.
In this episode, Nick, Matt, Kevin and Larry review Stronghold Games Fast Forward series; a collection of three games - Fear, Flee, and Fortress. After the guys discuss BoardGameGeek's recent Golden Geek Awards.
In this episode, Matt, Kevin, Larry, and Nick review Oracle of Delphi, a game designed by Stefan Feld and distributed by Tasty Minstrel Games. After the guys discuss the pros of conventions, and why everyone should think about attending one if possible.
Jump Points - Main Review 16:02 - Oracle of Delphi (Review) 41:38 - Oracle of Delphi (Final Decision)
Jump Points - Other Games Discussed 2:00 - Kingdom Death Monster 4:31 - Terraforming Mars 6:00 - Virgin Queen 11:51 - Glass Road
In this episode, Matt, Kevin, Larry and Nick review Thunderstone Quest. After, the guys delve into the world of math trades -- an advanced way to trade away games you no longer play.
In this episode, Larry, Nick, Matt, and Kevin review Greater Than Games’ hit release, Spirit Island. Then the guys spill some tea while talking about Leder Games. Finally, they provide the details on how to enter the Game Agenda’s first giveaway -- a steam code for Race For The Galaxy.
A big thank you to Temple Gates Games for making this giveaway possible.
Jump Points - Main Review 15:50 - Spirit Island (Review) 42:12 - Spirit Island (Final Decision)
Jump Points - Other Games Discussed 1:08 - Steam Time 4:28 - Panic Station 9:56 - NMBR 9 12:19 - The Grimm Forest
In this episode, Larry, Nick, Matt, and Kevin review Rising Sun by Cool Mini Or Not. Then the guys reach deep into the closet and dust off Race for the Galaxy.
Jump Points - Main Review 12:25 - Rising Sun (Review) 35:00 - Rising Sun (Final Decision)
Jump Points - Other Games Discussed 01:16 - Istanbul 4:48 - Tichu 9:00 - Terraforming Mars 44:44 - Race for the Galaxy
Episode 7: Gaia Project Review and Super Password In this episode, Matt, Kevin, Larry, and Ben review Z-Man Game’s Gaia Project, the spiritual successor to Terra Mystica. Then the guys break off into groups and play a game of Super Password. It is Matt and Ben versus Larry and Kevin. Who will win?
Jump Points - Main Review 14:18 - Gaia Project (Review) 53:14 - Gaia Project (Final Decision)
Jump Points - Other Games Discussed 01:06 - Santa Maria 4:04 - Cursed Court 6:33 - Watson and Holmes 7:46 - Deadline 8:40 - Unlock! Escape Adventures 11:35 - Tragedy Looper
In this episode, Kevin, Larry, and Matt review Rajas of the Ganges by R&R Games. They are then joined by Monica, who runs one of the largest LGBT board game meetup groups to get some tips and advice on how to start your own gaming group.
Jump Points - Main Review 13:30 - Rajas of the Ganges (Review) 38:35 - Rajas of the Ganges (Final Decision)
Jump Points - Other Games Discussed 01:24 - Mistborn: House War 02:42 - The Grimm Forest 07:00 - Eldritch Horror 12:37 - XCOM: The Board Game 12:52 - Spirit Island 33:13 - The Voyages of Marco Polo 41:25 - Hanabi
Episode 5: Bringing Troyes Out of the Closet
After bringing Troyes out of the closet and onto the game table, Ben, Matt, Kevin, and Larry share their thoughts on the game and their recommendations on whether you should add it to your collection.
Jump Points - Main Review 19:56 - Troyes (Review) 49:40 - Troyes (Final Decision)
Jump Points - Other Games Discussed 00:57 - Twilight Imperium (4th Edition) 08:01 - Forbidden Stars 10:55 - Eclipse 11:26 - The Expanse 14:28 - Snowdonia 14:54 - Snow Tails 37:38 - Hansa Teutonica 37:45 - Marco Polo
In this episode, Larry, Ben, Matt, and Kevin review Azul, a hot release by Plan B Games. After, they spend some time discussing game etiquette and some of their biggest pet peeves.
Jump Points - Main Review 18:40 - Azul (Review) 54:20 - Azul (Final Decision)
Jump Points - Other Games Discussed 00:45 - Dinosaur Island 06:24 - Terraforming Mars 10:44 - Charterstone 11:56 - Dresden Files 15:00 - Suburbia 16:22 - Antiquity 18:00 - Indonesia
In this episode, Kevin, Larry, Ben, and Matt review Blue Orange Game’s recent release Photosynthesis. In addition, the guys share with you their favorite party poppers -- light games certain to liven up your next party.
Jump Points - Main Review 17:25 - Photosynthesis (Review) 43:04 - Photosynthesis (Final Decision)
Jump Points - Other Games Discussed 00:53 - Kingdom Death: Monster 3:40 - Dinosaur Island 8:29 - The Virgin Queen 11:37 - Gloomhaven 13:16 - Too Many Bones 13:50 - Too Many Bones: Undertow 16:40 - Founders of Gloomhaven 50:20 - Arboretum 53:15 - Cockroach Poker 56:26 - Cockroach Salad 57:25 - Anomia 59:46 - Cheeky Monkey 1:02:50 - Tumbling Dice 1:06:11 - Fake Artist Goes To New York
In this episode, Larry, Ben, Matt, and Kevin review Tasty Minstrel Games’ Chimera Station, before discussing what they look for when deciding whether to back a game on Kickstarter.
Jump Points - Main Review 11:40 - Chimera Station (Review) 45:03 - Chimera Station (Final Decision)
Jump Points - Other Games Discussed 0:45 - Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization 5:56 - Nations and Nations: The Dice Game 7:44 - Castles of Burgundy 9:20 - Bohnanza 24:19 - Yokohama (Deluxe) 51:10 - Island Hopper 52:05 - Word Domination 56:19 - Endangered Orphans of Condyle Cove 57:03 - Dinosaur Island 59:40 - Brass 1:00:21 - Crimson Creek
The Game Agenda is a podcast where four gay guys bring board gaming out of the closet and onto the table. In this episode, Matt, Kevin, Larry, and Ben review Renegade’s new release, Ex Libris. In addition, they discuss some of their biggest anticipated games for 2018.
Time Codes 1:32 - Welcome to Centerville 6:00 - Hero Realms: Ruin of Thandar 9:55 - Dice Throne 10:35 - Welcome to Centerville (again) 11:27 - Import / Export 13:20 - Ex Libris (Review) 38:50 - Ex Libris (Final Decision) 42:45 - Edge of Darkness 44:02 - Altiplano 48:52 - Santa Maria 50:59 - Not Alone: Exploration 56:42 - The 7th Continent Reprint