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"Observers brought attention to [Gritty's] appearance, which could be construed as frightening, while The Guardian described him as an "acid trip of a mascot." Response to Gritty's introduction was immediate and sharply mixed, with many fans on social media expressing bewilderment and some fright at his appearance. Public perception of Gritty became increasingly positive as Gritty's antics, which subverted the cuddly, family-friendly appearance and demeanor of other NHL mascots, gained more attention on social media."
-Wikipedia
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00:56 -Can't Stop (Sid Sackson, Playte Games, 2023)
04:01 -Tigris & Euphrates (Reiner Knizia, Hans im Gluck, 1997)
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38:41 -Toy Battle (Paolo Mori & Alessandro Zucchini, Repos Production, 2025)
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43:48 -Men at Work (Rita Modl, Pretzel Games, 2019)
News (and why it doesn't matter):
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49:30 Open registration for SVWAG Con (July 25th-July27th) on Eventbrite! https://tinyurl.com/25s6p5jd
49:58 Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship
51:18 Please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/svwag
53:32 Feature Game: Hot Streak (Jon Perry, CMYK, 2025)
[EDIT] We neglected to disclose that this was a review copy provided by the publisher. We apologize for the omission.
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"Observers brought attention to [Gritty's] appearance, which could be construed as frightening, while The Guardian described him as an "acid trip of a mascot." Response to Gritty's introduction was immediate and sharply mixed, with many fans on social media expressing bewilderment and some fright at his appearance. Public perception of Gritty became increasingly positive as Gritty's antics, which subverted the cuddly, family-friendly appearance and demeanor of other NHL mascots, gained more attention on social media."
-Wikipedia
Games Played Last Week:
00:56 -Can't Stop (Sid Sackson, Playte Games, 2023)
04:01 -Tigris & Euphrates (Reiner Knizia, Hans im Gluck, 1997)
13:09 -Hansa Teutonica: East Expansion (Andreas Steding, Argentum Verlag, 2010)
19:06 -Pandemic: Fall of Rome (Matt Leacock & Paolo Mori, Z-Man, 2018)
22:03 -SpellBook (Phil Walker-Harding, Space Cowboys, 2023)
24:40 -Skara Brae (Shem Phillips, Garphill Games, 2025)
29:52 -Sausage Sizzle (Inka and Marcus Brand, 25th Century Games, 2012)
32:07 -Unstoppable (John D. Clair, Renegade Game Studios, 2025)
38:41 -Toy Battle (Paolo Mori & Alessandro Zucchini, Repos Production, 2025)
40:38 -Leviathan Wilds (Justin Kemppainen, Moon Crab Games, 2024)
43:48 -Men at Work (Rita Modl, Pretzel Games, 2019)
News (and why it doesn't matter):
49:10 Lunar Rush expansion: Innovation
49:30 Open registration for SVWAG Con (July 25th-July27th) on Eventbrite! https://tinyurl.com/25s6p5jd
49:58 Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship
51:18 Please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/svwag
53:32 Feature Game: Hot Streak (Jon Perry, CMYK, 2025)
[EDIT] We neglected to disclose that this was a review copy provided by the publisher. We apologize for the omission.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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