CheckPoint Gaming

CheckPoint Gaming

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CheckPoint Gaming episodes

  • Arkham Horror 3rd Edition: Episode 1 – Components and Setup

    With this episode, it is the initial installment on our series pertaining to Arkham Horror, 3rd Edition. In this episode, we address the components of the game as well as to how go about setting up the game for play. And though we primarily focus on the base game, we all touch upon the expansions for it as well.

    So with that said, we hope you enjoy.

    Resource(s):

    ·       https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/product/arkham-horror-third-edition/


    Credits

    Writer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Producer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Voice Talent –ElevenLabs: Taylor

    Editor - Bradley P. Thomas


    https://www.theweekendstrikesback.com/galaxies/index.html


    https://linktr.ee/Check_Point_Gaming


    Copyright Disclaimer: Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research.  Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.  Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

    https://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf

    21 min
  • Skat: Episode 2: Variants and Tournaments

    In this episode, we go over a few variants to the game of skat as well as touching upon how to engage in a skat tournament. With the variants that are found in this episode, we only listed a few of them so if you have others that you wish to share with us, we’d like to hear about them so that we can add them to a follow-up episode.

    So with that said, we hope you enjoy.

    Resources:

    ·       https://skatgame.net/intro/skatbasics.pdf

    ·      https://dn790000.ca.archive.org/0/items/americanskatorga00eich/americanskatorga00eich.pdf

    ·       https://desktopgames.com.ua/games/1036/skat-cards-rules-en.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOopuxdWawuhyjaVXEvBqnx5GQYc4Zy6pUgLsbfukrdf1lhRBpySG

    ·       https://texasskat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/skat_12.pdf

    ·       https://skatlink.com/skat101.pdf

    ·       https://www.pagat.com/schafkopf/skat.html

    ·      https://ispacanada.org/docs/rules/505fc8_e561984976a345bc8404e4474ce066ef.pdf

    ·       https://www.skatinsel.academy/en/how-to-skat/rules

    ·       https://www.parlettgames.uk/skat/

    ·      https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a6/SkattheGerman_game_of_cards_.%28IAskatgermangameof00lemc%29.pdf


    Credits

    Writer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Producer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Taylor

    Editor - Bradley P. Thomas


    https://linktr.ee/Check_Point_Gaming


    Copyright Disclaimer: Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research.  Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.  Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

    https://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf


    12 min
  • Skat: Episode 1 - The Basics

    With Skat, it’s a trick-taking game, is part of the Ace-10 family, and trumps are used. It’s played between 3 players with a modified deck that consists of 32 cards instead of the standard 52. In this episode, we’ll be going over the mechanics of the game, scoring, and other related aspects of the game.

    So with that said, we hope you enjoy.

    Resources:

    ·      https://skatgame.net/intro/skatbasics.pdf

    ·      https://dn790000.ca.archive.org/0/items/americanskatorga00eich/americanskatorga00eich.pdf

    ·      https://desktopgames.com.ua/games/1036/skat-cards-rules-en.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOopuxdWawuhyjaVXEvBqnx5GQYc4Zy6pUgLsbfukrdf1lhRBpySG

    ·      https://texasskat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/skat_12.pdf

    ·      https://skatlink.com/skat101.pdf

    ·      https://www.pagat.com/schafkopf/skat.html

    ·      https://ispacanada.org/docs/rules/505fc8_e561984976a345bc8404e4474ce066ef.pdf

    ·      https://www.skatinsel.academy/en/how-to-skat/rules

    ·      https://www.parlettgames.uk/skat/

    ·      https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a6/Skat-_the_German_game_of_cards_.._%28IA_skatgermangameof00lemc%29.pdf

     

    Credits

    Writer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Producer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Taylor

    Editor - Bradley P. Thomas

     

    https://linktr.ee/Check_Point_Gaming

     

    Copyright Disclaimer:Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research.  Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.  Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

    https://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf


    22 min
  • Mad Dragon 2

    With Mad Dragon 2, it’s a childhood anger management game used to help children between the ages of 6 and 12 to learn techniques on how they can go about controlling their anger. And though it’s a childhood game, it’s to be used by teachers and therapists to help their young clientele master the needed skills to control moments of anger.

    So with that said, we hope you enjoy.


    Credits

    Writer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Producer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Voice Talent – (Credit)    ElevenLabs:

    Editor - Bradley P. Thomas


    https://linktr.ee/Check_Point_Gaming


    Copyright Disclaimer: Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research.  Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.  Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

    https://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf


    https://www.amazon.com/Mad-Dragon-Version-Game-Social-Emotional/dp/B0F8L944VB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ISG59JC9NTSI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pFkaVgozYU4O6acu2EsLJxusHXjBidWSUjgqHFqoTxjcRxxnT0Gck2yek5wtel6dpV8CSM5FNC47zZFdqS8mgneNI4LKvhd-hK72Sbg-20kuc1lvuMtONPIkMcCuRHYAHrH79k9KawYcnSOQuNz_CrsZTVbHYwHW1QPDePhj8Pvj4TQwz0nWav_EKAYF9l0ddOluRghyFGYn66aCkaaLNeEexEXuvf08gH6fJh-gE-g.cMQ-aIZLCrVD1UHEanxSGs8M3QBslNRTEbSX72uvpMY&dib_tag=se&keywords=mad%2Bdragon%2B2&qid=1781375673&sprefix=mad%2Bdra%2Caps%2C243&sr=8-1&th=1


    6 min
  • Mario Kart Gaslands

    With Mario Kart Gaslands, it takes elements from both the video game franchise Mario Kart and mixes it with Gaslands Refuelled. Although the base mechanics of this game come from Gaslands, they have been modified so that they fall in line with the spirit of Mario Kart. This is also a fan variant of Gaslands that is themed after Mario Kart.

    So with that said, we hope you enjoy.

    Resource: https://www.scribd.com/document/533687335/Mario-Kart-Gaslands


    Credits

    Writer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Producer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Taylors

    Editor - Bradley P. Thomas


    https://linktr.ee/Check_Point_Gaming


    Copyright Disclaimer: Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research.  Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.  Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

    https://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf


    12 min
  • Spades

    With Spades, it’s a trick-taking game, is part of the Whist family, and spades constitute the trump suit. In order for a player to win the game, they need to be the first to reach the agreed upon number of points which is done by the players announcing and completing contracts.So with that said, we hope you enjoy.

    Credits

    Writer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Producer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Taylor

    Editor - Bradley P. Thomas

     

    https://linktr.ee/Check_Point_Gaming

     

    Copyright Disclaimer:Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research.  Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.  Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

    https://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf


    8 min
  • Eldritch Horror: Episode 5 - Optional Rules and Campaign Mode

    With this episode, it addresses the optional rules and campaign mode for the game Eldritch Horror. So it has elements that can be added to base play as well as how to go about engaging in extended play for those who wish to do so. With that said, we hope you enjoy this episode and of course, happy gaming.


    Credits

    Writer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Producer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Taylor

    Editor - Bradley P. Thomas


    ⁠https://linktr.ee/Check_Point_Gaming⁠


    Copyright Disclaimer:Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research.  Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.  Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.


    ⁠https://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf

    8 min
  • Eldritch Horror: Episode 4 - Incorporating the Expansions

    With this episode, it goes over how to incorporate the 8 officially published expansions to the game Eldritch Horror as of the writing of this episode and consists of the Cities In Ruin, The Dreamlands, Forsaken Lore, Masks of Nyarlathotep, the Mountains of Madness, Signs of Carcosa, Strange Remnants, and Under the Pyramids. With that said, we hope you enjoy this episode and of course, happy gaming.


    Credits

    Writer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Producer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Taylor

    Editor - Bradley P. Thomas


    ⁠https://linktr.ee/Check_Point_Gaming⁠


    Copyright Disclaimer: Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research.  Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.  Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.


    ⁠https://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf

    18 min
  • Eldritch Horror: Episode 3 - Playing the Game

    With this episode, it addresses how to go about playing the game Eldritch Horror. With that said, we hope you enjoy this episode and of course, happy gaming.


    Credits

    Writer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Producer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Taylor

    Editor - Bradley P. Thomas


    ⁠https://linktr.ee/Check_Point_Gaming⁠


    Copyright Disclaimer: Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research.  Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.  Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.


    ⁠https://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf

    35 min
  • Eldritch Horror: Episode 2 - Setup and Basic Mechanics

    With this episode, it addresses the means of setting up the game to play Eldritch Horror as well as the basic mechanics of the game. With that said, we hope you enjoy this episode and of course, happy gaming.


    Credits

    Writer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Producer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Taylor

    Editor - Bradley P. Thomas


    ⁠https://linktr.ee/Check_Point_Gaming⁠


    Copyright Disclaimer: Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research.  Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.  Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.


    ⁠https://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf

    21 min

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CheckPoint Gaming is your go-to podcast for learning how to play board games, card games, and tabletop systems. Instead of giving quick overviews, we take a deep dive into the rules—consolidating,…