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Cape Meeple Talk episodes
- 13: Dice on Fleek
In this episode we very quickly discuss the two major board gaming events of the past month and then launch into an almost 2 hour discussion about what we've been playing since the last episode.What you playing / NewsInternational TableTop Day 30 AprilFanCon Comic Con 7 - 8 MayZach:Catan TravellerRoll for the Galaxy AmbitionOnitamaGhost StoriesHarbourArtifacts IncIncan GoldQuadropolisTerra MysticaHitman GOGareth:Quarto/QuoridorOnitamaLe HavreShadowrun: CrossfireRobinson Crusoe: Adventure on the Cursed IslandEpicDungeon PetzHSN3Topic:nopeCape Meeple Talk:Podcast http://capemeepletalk.podomatic.comOlder episodes http://bit.ly/1Dll2gJ@CapeMeeple on TwitterZach:@Zach_Attakk on TwitterFanaticus Website: fanaticus.co.zaGareth:@omgItsGareth on Twitterfrenzykitty on YouTubeEtienne:Music by Sam Jensen:Sam Jensen on Facebook2 hr 8 min - 12: Convention Season
In this episode we discuss the upcoming 2016 convention season in South Africa.1 hr 42 min - 11: Excited for 2016 with Gareth H. Graham
In this episode we discuss the things we’re looking forward to in 2016.1 hr 47 min - 10: Top 5 Games with Etienne Le Roux and Gareth H. Graham
In this episode we discuss our top 5 games at the moment, in no particular order with no particular criteria. We're joined by Etienne from Skycastle Games and Toys, one of the South African distributors, who outside of work is also very active in the community.1 hr 46 min - 9: Why should you support your FLGS with Gareth H. Graham
In this episode we discuss the pro’s and cons of visiting or buying from your friendly local game store.1 hr 51 min - 8: Pimp my Boardgame with Gareth H. Graham
In this episode we discuss the things we do to make our games higher quality, more personal or easier to play.1 hr 49 min - 7: Gateway Games with Gareth H. Graham
In this episode we discuss the games we play when introducing our non-gamer friends to board games, and why we like using these particular games to do it.What you playing / NewsMore animé themed boardgames!http://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/jasco-games-to-make-games-based-on-cowboy-bebop-and-dragonball-z/Tabletopia PC board gaming system. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P6VKoek5PUZach:The Lord of the Rings: The Card GameSenjiBlood RageCitadelsFrancis DrakeStar Wars Imperial AssaultOne Night Ultimate Werewolf: DaybreakLast Night on EarthCard Hunter (http://game.cardhunter.com)Gareth:Glass RoadOne Night Ultimate WerewolfElder Sign SoloWarhammer DiskwarsTopicGateway games. What games do you use to get your friends into games?The classics: Catan, CarcassonneThe new wave: Ticket to Ride, Small World, Takenoko,The thematic coop(to eliminate fear): Mansions of Madness, Dead of Winter, Pandemic(s), Forbidden(s)Gateway “Hooks” - Theme v.s. MechanicsCape Meeple Talk:Podcast http://capemeepletalk.podomatic.comOlder episodes http://bit.ly/1Dll2gJ@CapeMeeple on TwitterZach:@Zach_Attakk on TwitterFanaticus Website: fanaticus.co.zaGareth:@omgItsGareth on Twitterfrenzykitty on YouTubeMusic by Sam Jensen:Sam Jensen on Facebook1 hr 51 min - 6: Board Game Design in South Africa with Rob van Zyl, Rob Acton and Gareth H. Graham
In this episode we discuss the difficulties around board game design, especially in the South African economy.1 hr 31 min - 5: Solo Board Games with Gareth H. Graham
In this episode, Zach and Gareth discuss solo board games.Why play solo board games when you have friends? What do you play? Multiplayer games in digital form?1 hr 51 min - 4: Digital Board Gaming with Gareth H. Graham
In this episode, Zach and Gareth discuss whether digital board games are the next big thing, or a temporary substitute until there’s time for the real game. What you playing / News International TableTop Day Follow-up (65 attendees, 12 tables, 2 tournament tables, 14 hours playing) Shut Up and Sit Down review of Cards Against Humanity No thank you Evil Zach: Tales of Arabian Nights Fiasco (Back to the Old House, Sean Buckley) Runebound 2nd Edition Sevens (card game) Gareth: Tragedy Looper Dead of Winter (Victory) Caverna Busy painting miniatures - Deadzone Topic Digital board gaming. Is it a substitute for the real thing? Is it a practical thing? Maybe for a developer a more affordable way to prototype? Tabletop Simulator - great for prototyping Examples: Days of Wonder (Memoire ‘44, Small World, Ticket to Ride) Mayfair Games (Carcassonne, Catan) Cards Against Originality (Humanity) Star Realms, Hearthstone Gareth: Elder Sign Omens, Hey That’s My Fish Signoff Cape Meeple Talk: Podcast http://capemeepletalk.podomatic.com Older episodes http://bit.ly/1Dll2gJ @CapeMeeple on Twitter [email protected] Zach: @Zach_Attakk on Twitter Fanaticus Website: fanaticus.co.za Gareth: @omgItsGareth on Twitter frenzykitty on YouTube Music by Sam Jensen: Sam Jensen on Facebook
1 hr 31 min
About Cape Meeple Talk
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In this (roughly) monthly podcast we discuss board gaming from the unique perspective of the (al)most Southern tip of Africa. Besides interesting news and what we've been playing, each episode features a specific topic for discussion and conversation.
Your hosts:
Zach Groenewald owns and operates Fanaticus Board Games in the Northern suburbs of Cape Town since 2011. This affords a unique perspective on the South African board gaming scene. Gareth H Graham is a board gaming youtube personality, with content ranging from game designer interviews to in-depth discussions of game design.
Speaking of opinions, the views discussed during the podcast or relating to the podcast are the views of the person expressing them. We take no responsibility for anyone's feelings being hurt. However we do our best not to swear.