Welcome to The Next Step, a Cardboard Reality podcast where we discuss games above and below the game of the day. Today on the pilot episode, the game of the day is Scythe.  I'm your host, Dylan. Enjoy the show!

Today we bring you part 1 of our coverage of Reality Con 2019, our first gaming meetup. We discuss some of our games and experiences at the convention and then bring on some of the other attendees to talk about some of the favorite games they played. We also ask them a few questions about the con itself. Enjoy the show!

Today on the pilot episode, we start the first season of Commander in Chits, based on wargames set in World War II. We kick it off discussing Memoir 44, particularly the historical background, as well as some of our favorite scenarios.  I'm your host, Scott. Enjoy the show!

Today on my pilot episode, I invite Joel on to discuss Hannibal, the 2 player wargame set during the Second Punic War. This should be a fun discussion, as Joel has limited exposure to wargames and seems intent on avoiding them. I’ll be curious to hear his thoughts. We also share what’s interested us lately and I wrap up by revealing my song of the week because I believe great music should be shared. Enjoy the show!

Today Scott and Joel start off talking about Escape the Aliens in Outer Space, then Dylan and Joel discuss Roads & Boats, and Dylan wraps up with a bit of Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective. After that we discuss the current Cardboard Reality Best Games Bracket in depth. Enjoy the show!

Today on the pilot episode of 18Xonomics, Nick and I discuss 1849, an 18xx game set in Sicily with some brutal operations. As our first step further in the genre from the likes of 1889, it brings some new strategies to the table. Especially incremental capitalization, but more on that later. We wrap up with a short segment on how to get started with your passion. Enjoy the show!

Today Nick starts us off talking about his gaming at work, and then Scott talks about Talon. After that Scott leads us in board game 20 questions. We wrap up the episode announcing our format change. Enjoy the show!

Today on a special bonus episode, Joel unveils his Top Games 2018 Edition. Enjoy the show!

Today we start off mentioning some upcoming contest/giveaways, and then talk about Labyrinth: War on Terror and Arkwright. After that we spotlight a patron, Dylan delivers a board game pop quiz, and we discuss board game minimalism. Enjoy the show!

Today the gang reviews Tokyo Metro from Jordan Draper. Enjoy the show!