53. Sirens (First Play)
Today we have a FIRST PLAY review of Sirens, a 2024 game for two players designed by Art Casey with…
52. Tír na nÓg (First Play)
Usually when I review and recommend a board game here on the podcast, I’ve played that game at least ten…
51. Daybreak
In this episode, we build the technologies and societies needed to fight climate change in Daybreak!
50. Five Games to Start Your Collection
In this episode, we celebrate four years (and 50 episodes) of the podcast by recommending my top five games to start your board game collection!
49. Color Field (First Play)
Here’s a FIRST PLAY review of a new game that I think you might like. Color Field is a 2024 game from 25th Century Games designed by Mondo Davis with art by Peach Benitez. The game Color Field puts players in the role of painters creating colorful pieces of nonobjective art.
48. Raiders of the North Sea
In this episode, we put on our funny Viking hats and go plundering in Raiders of the North Sea!
47. Tortuga 1667
In this episode, we board the Jolly Roger and steal from treasure from a Spanish galleon in Tortuga 1667!
46. The Wolves
In The Wolves, we build our packs and carve out our territory!
45. Under Falling Skies
In this episode, we try to save the planet from a relentless alien invasion in Under Falling Skies!
44. The Blood of an Englishman
In The Blood of an Englishman, we see if Jack can steal the goose that lays golden eggs from the giant at the top of the beanstalk!
43. Tennessee Game Days
In this episode, I try out a new format by giving very brief reviews of ten games I played at our local board game convention, Tennessee Game Days, earlier this fall!
42. In Vino Morte
In this episode, we review In Vino Morte and try to figure out if our opponent put the poison in our glass or in his glass in the game!
41. After Us (First Play)
In this “First Play” bonus episode, we take a look at the game After Us from Pandasaurus Games. It’s a 2023 game designed by Florian Sirieix with art by Vincent Dutrait.
40. Unmatched
In this episode, we see what happens when heroes from stories and legends battle it out in Unmatched!
It’s a 25th Century Games Giveaway!
My friends at 25th Century Games recently sent me review copies of their fantastic new games Gartenbau and Blazon, but…
39. Blazon (First Play)
In this “First Play” bonus episode, we take a look at the game Blazon from 25th Century Games. It’s a 2023 game designed by Dave Conklin with art by Ian O’Toole.
38. Royal Visit
In this episode, we battle for the honor of hosting the king in our chateaus in Royal Visit!
37. Isle of Skye
In this episode, we become Scottish chieftains expanding our lands in… Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King!
36. Kohaku (First Play)
In this “First Play” bonus episode, we take a look at the game Kohaku from 25th Century Games, a 2020 game designed by Danny Devine with art also by Danny Devine!
Mysterium (Color Commentary)
Here’s an extended cut of Emily’s color commentary on the game Mysterium!
35. Mysterium
In this episode, we work together to solve a murder in the game with no words… Mysterium!
34. Power Plants (First Play)
Today we have some initial impressions of the game Power Plants after a first play!
33. Gobblet Gobblers
In this episode, we take a look at Gobblet Gobblers, a game that you’ll want to know about if you’re tired of playing tic-tac-toe!
32. Outfoxed
In this episode, we work together to catch a sneaky, pot-pie-stealing fox in the cooperative kids game Outfoxed!