BoardwithFriends

In our inaugural episode of our off topic series, Zach forces Sean and Devon to read the first volume of the IDW comic's series Transformers More then Meets the Eye by writer James Roberts.

Not a full episode. Unfortunately due to scheduling and illness we were unable to record a full episode. Just a few announcements about what's in store for next year. So keep listening and get excited for all the nerdy fun to come.

Zach is joined by Devon Decker and his sister Dayle to discuss their recent experience at PAX Unplugged. We talk about plays at the con, like Fortress and Clank in space, publishers we met like Stronghold games Gale Force 9 and Ape Games, and the over all impression we got from it. We then give a first look review of Pie Town from Renegade games.

Zach is joined by Devon and Sean to discuss recent plays of Viticulture, Dropmix, TEQ, Catan, Jack Box Party, and Potion Explosion. Then all the friends go into a discussion about the future of the show with some special announcements.

In this spotlight Zach get's to chat with designer Carla Kopp. We discuss her ongoing Kickstarter for Stellar Leap, her love of obscure animals, and some upcoming projects she has in store for the gaming community to enjoy.

Check out the kickstarter page here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/weirdgiraffegames/stellar-leap

On this episode Zach and Devon are joined by Mike to continue the cross over event started with the Fanholes podcast and discuss the recently released Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past board game.

Zach and Devon go over recent plays of Legends of the Hidden Temple and Strawberry Ninja. A PSA on drinking and board games, and a run through of Zach's experience with being a Sorcerer of the Magic Kingdom. Then the friends deep dive review the latest release from Gamelyn Games Tiny Epic Quest.

Zach, Sean, and Devon discuss recent plays of Scythe, Bears vs Babies, Jungle Speed, Stellar Armada, Coup, and The game of 49. We then give a few announcements and thanks and After ALL that the friends unite to discuss and review Monopoly Gamer from Hasbro

Zach and Vanessa discuss their recent experiences with Escape rooms then we deep dive into a review of Eric Lang's Viking epic Blood Rage!

Zach and Devon have a sit down with Christian and John of Puppy Slime Games. We learn all about their first production Paws and Padlocks, how the game was developed and about Pun-issueing humor of the game was developed.