First Play – Kohaku
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!
Color Commentary – Mysterium
Here’s an extended cut of Emily’s color commentary on the game Mysterium!
Episode 33 – Mysterium
In this episode, we work together to solve a murder in the game with no words… Mysterium!
First Play – Power Plants
Today we have some initial impressions of the game Power Plants after a first play!
Episode 32 – 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!
Episode 31 – Outfoxed
In this episode, we work together to catch a sneaky, pot-pie-stealing fox in the cooperative kids game Outfoxed!
Episode 30 – Carcassonne
In this episode, we build cities and farms and roads in the modern classic, Carcassonne!
First Play – Gartenbau
Today we have some initial impressions of the game Gartenbau after a first play!
Episode 29 – Bristol 1350
In this episode, we review Bristol 1350 and try to avoid a pandemic like it’s the 14th century by escaping the city on an apple cart!
Episode 28 – Age of Ambition
In this episode, we’re going back to the space race with the upcoming new expansion, Space Explorers: Age of Ambition!
Space Explorers: Age of Ambition
Back in the before times (early 2020), I dropped by a game store in Illinois while I was traveling for…
Episode 27 – Takenoko
In this episode, we have a very special guest joining us to review Takenoko, a game that teaches you what to do in the unlikely event someone gives you a panda.
Episode 26 – Tsuro
In this episode, we review Tsuro: The Game of the Path! See whose path to enlightenment lasts the longest…
Episode 25 – Clank!
In this episode, we review the game Clank! Go searching for dragon treasure while moving very quietly…
Episode 24 – Incan Gold
In this episode, we review Incan Gold, a game that will have you pressing your luck to recover lost treasure!
Episode 23 – Patchwork
We take a look at Patchwork, a game about quilting and one of the best two-player games around!
Episode 22 – Splendor
Splendor, a game about collecting gems and impressing fancy people!
Episode 21 – Oros
Oros! A game about building mountains and seeking knowledge!
Family Board Games for the Holidays
I hear that people are shopping early this year for the winter holidays, and I love when moms and dads…
Episode 20 – Sleeping Queens
Sleeping Queens! A game of queens and kings and dragons and knights and basic arithmetic!
Episode 19 – Space Explorers
In this episode, we time-travel to the 1960s to compete in the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union in… Space Explorers!
Episode 18 – Santorini
In this episode, we travel to a beautiful island off the coast of Greece famous for its white and blue buildings in the board game Santorini!
Episode 17 – Tokaido
In this episode, we travel to 17th century Japan for some competitive vacationing in the board game Tokaido!
Episode 16 – The Crew
We’re back with another family game recommendation: The Crew, a game that will have you taking tricks and exploring space!