This week Roy, Matt, & Rob take a look at Planning & Strategy in board games!

News

• International Tabletop Day! (April 29th)
• Crystal clans from plaid hat games
• Brass Kickstarter
• Path to Carcosa for Arkham Horror LCG
• We will be at Cmon Expo!! Play games with us!

What we have been playing?

• (Roy) Heroclix Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,
• (Rob) Heroclix Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,
• (Matt) Nothing board game related

Topic: Planning & Strategy

• What game do you love that lets you plan and be strategic?
• • (Roy) Twilight Imperium 3
  • (Rob) Game of Thrones
  • (Matt) Spector Ops, T.I.M.E Stories
• Other games mentioned during the show:
• • Blood Rage
  • Rising Sun
  • Secret Hitler
  • Twilight Imperium 3
  • Game of Thrones
  • Dominion
  • Marvel Legendary
  • Race for the Galaxy
  • Lords of Waterdeep
  • Dead of Winter
  • One Night Ultimate Werewolf
  • Evolution: The Card Game
  • Spector Ops

Thanks to our awesome Patrons!

• Patron of the week!
• • Chris Sasaki

Follow Epic Gaming Night

• @EpicGamingNight on Twitter and Instagram
• EpicGamingNight.com
• Patreon.com/EpicGamingNight
• www.youtube.com/epicgamingnight
• Glow in the dark tshirts!!! Analoggamer.com/Epicgamingnight
• Follow, like,subscribe, iTunes reviews! Facebook!!

This week Roy, Matt, & Rob Answer Questions from our listeners! We also talk about what we have been playing!

News:

• Hot Sauce video for our patrons has been shot it's in the process of being edited

What we have been playing?

• (Roy) Evolution: The Card Game,
• (Rob) Scoville
• (Matt) Scoville

Topic: Questions

• Kyle_the_white: What is a theme in boardgaming that you think is under utilized?

• Hard Science
• Anime
• Cyberpunk with less emphasis on corporations
• Frankenstein’s monster

• three_geek_moon: If you guys could feature on some promo cards, which games would you like to be featured in? What would you like to he doing in those promo cards?

• Dead of Winter
• Cosmic Encounter
• Blood Rage
• Champions of Midgard
• Lost in Space
• Ashes: Rise of the Phoenixborn

• Theonesyoulove: What was the game that drew you into the hobby?

• (Rob) Game of Thrones, Risk Legacy, Battlestar Galactica
• (Roy) Redemption, Battlestar Galactica, Shadows over Camelot, Arkham Horror
• (Matt) Betrayal at House on the Hill

• Sportsguy3125: How do you feel is the best way you learn a game? Do you have to read the rule book or do you like to jump in and figure it out from there?

• Give it to your buddy to figure out
• Read the rule book and watch a playthrough
• Go online and watch “Watch it played” and look at reviews

• Bencobes: How have your gaming tastes changed since you started gaming?

• Stayed the same mostly
• Moved away from “lifestyle games”

• Tabletopcraig: Do you find doing reviews for a game takes away from enjoying them?

• Nope

• Re_education_through_yams: You guys excited to play Near and Far?

• YES!

• Blackbeardgamer: What person would you most like to interview on the podcast?

• Shut up & Sit Down
• Corey Konieczka
• Eric Lang
• Emerson Matsuuchi
• Stephen Avery
• Josh Lebkowicz

• hollyraewolffGames: you like the idea of but want a different theme? I like flick em up's mechanics but hate country western cowboy themes. I'd like it with ninjas :)

• Mansions of Madness
• IP games like GoT and Star Wars

• Jeromenowak: Dream collaboration between which designers/publishers??

• Emerson Matsuuchi x Space Cowboys
• Emerson Matsuuchi x Anyone
• Emerson Matsuuchi x Stephen Avery

• Thechrissteele13: Have you ever had a game to review that at first glance you didn't think you would like but after reviewing it you were surprised that you enjoyed it?

• • Not really
• @restorationgames: what's the most important single that my to making a game night epic?
• • (Roy) People
  • (Rob) People
  • (Matt) Mood (i.e. food, music, lighting, people)
• @waltkippenhuck: "How does one pick the perfect game for both their wife AND fiancé...and survive?"
• • LOL
• @pixiebobgames: What makes a game epic?  Can a game be epic to some and meh to others? Why play bad games?
• • Stories, Stories, Stories
• @spamsicola: How many games are too many?  Or, does it depend on how much room you have to store them?
• • Depends on the person
• @gamesngainz: While playing games, do you ever lose track of pieces because they camouflage into the elaborate pattern of your table?
• • Not really...but sometimes
• Timothy Gay: If board games didn't exist, what hobby would you obsess over instead?
• • (Roy) CCG’s, RPG’s, Music
  • (Rob) Video Games
  • (Matt) Movies, Cooking
• Jerome Nowak: What game do you hate that you love? The most bittersweet game... For any reason, time, backstabbing, etc.
• • Axis of Villains, Killer Bunnies, Magic the Gathering

Other games mentioned:

• Massive Darkness
• Champions of Midgard
• Lost in Space
• Quartz
• Rex
• Bang!
• D&D

Thanks to our awesome Patrons!

• Patrons of the week!
• • Rob: EJ Burkhardt
  • Matt: Jerome Nowak
  • Roy: Susan Cannaday

Follow Epic Gaming Night

• @EpicGamingNight on Twitter and Instagram
• EpicGamingNight.com
• Patreon.com/EpicGamingNight
• www.youtube.com/epicgamingnight
• Glow in the dark tshirts!!! Analoggamer.com/Epicgamingnight
• Follow, like,subscribe, iTunes reviews! Facebook!!

Epic Gaming Night Ep 100! We have a bunch of Friends and Fans on the podcast to talk about games!

games mentioned:

• Gloomhaven
• Mansions of Madness
• Unlock
• Clank! Sunken Treasure
• Champions of Midgard
• Anachrony
• Claustrophobia
• 18cz
• The Resistance
• Secret Hitler
• Deception: Murder in Hong Kong
• Insider
• Spyfall

Thanks to our awesome Patrons!

• Patrons of the week!
• • Rob: Adam Sparkes (sparkles)
  • Matt: Sean
  • Roy: Steven

Follow Epic Gaming Night

• @EpicGamingNight on Twitter and Instagram
• EpicGamingNight.com
• Patreon.com/EpicGamingNight
• www.youtube.com/epicgamingnight
• Glow in the dark tshirts!!! Analoggamer.com/Epicgamingnight
• Follow, like,subscribe, iTunes reviews! Facebook!!

This week Roy Rob, & Matt talk about buying, selling, & Trading games! also Unlock and Jump drive!

News

• Stop Thief by restoration games
• Player color hair!

What we have been playing?

• (Roy) Unlock & Legendary & Jump Drive
• (Rob) Mass Effect Andromeda
• (Matt) Unlock & Legendary

Topic: Trading & selling games

• Games discussed during the show:
• • Blood Rage
  • Rhino Hero
  • Dancing Eggs
  • First Martians
  • Terraforming Mars

Thank you so much to our amazing patrons!!

• Patrons of the Week
• • Rob: Chris Sasaki
  • Matt: Jake Bock
  • Roy: Nate Shrimplin

Follow Epic Gaming Night

• @EpicGamingNight on Twitter and Instagram
• EpicGamingNight.com
• Patreon.com/EpicGamingNight
• www.youtube.com/epicgamingnight
• Glow in the dark tshirts!!! Analoggamer.com/Epicgamingnight
• Follow, like,subscribe, iTunes reviews! Facebook!!

Roy, Matt, & Rob talk about replayabilty in board games! they also take a look at Cthulhu Wars, Time stories Expedition Endurance, & Arkham horror LCG!

News

• Crossfire from Plaid Hat Games
• GKR: Heavy Hitters
• Bayou Bash from Wyrd games
• Patron Hang Out coming soon!
• Patron Hot Sauce Video coming soon!

What we have been playing!

• (Roy) Cthulhu Wars
• (Rob) T.I.M.E Stories: Expedition Endurance
• (Matt) Arkham Horror LCG

Topic: Replayability!

• What are a few games they have a ton of replayability?
• • Mansions of Madness
  • Risk
  • Dead of Winter
  • Ashes
  • Spector Ops
  • Betrayal at House on the Hill
• Is there a specific mechanic that makes a game replayable that you really enjoy?
• • Randomness
  • Modular Board
  • Variable Player Powers
  • And others
• What is your favorite game with a ton of replayability?
• • (Rob) Mansions of Madness
  • (Roy) Marvel Legendary
  • (Matt) Junk Art & Deception: Murder in Hong Kong
• Other games mentioned during the show:
• • Unlock
  • Spice Road

Thank you so much to our amazing patrons!!

• Patrons of the Week
• • Johan Ahlberg
  • Brandon Pleshek
  • Crystal Pisano

Follow Epic Gaming Night

• @EpicGamingNight on Twitter and Instagram
• EpicGamingNight.com
• Patreon.com/EpicGamingNight
• www.youtube.com/epicgamingnight
• Glow in the dark tshirts!!! Analoggamer.com/Epicgamingnight
• Follow, like,subscribe, iTunes reviews! Facebook!!

We talk about GAMA announcements what we have been playing Gloomhaven & Heroclix! and talk about games flying under the radar!

News

• Gama Trade Show!
• Eric Lang joins Cmon exclusively and they are working on a Song of Ice and Fire miniatures game.
• Portal games: Detective
• Rising Sun Kickstarter
• D&D Beyond
• Champions of Midgard Expansions Kickstarter ends

What we have been playing!

• (Roy) Gloomhaven, HeroClix
• (Rob) Gloomhaven, HeroClix
• (Matt) I played nothing, good day sir (or madam)!

Topic: Under the radar!

• Do you think there are older games that are worth going back and taking a look at?
• • Shadows Over Camelot
  • Spector Ops
  • Betrayal at House on the Hill
  • Takenoko
  • Axis and Allies
• What is one lesser known game you think people should give a chance?
• • Spector Ops
  • Axis and Allies
  • Drakon
  • Wiz-War
  • Rhino Hero
  • Junk Art
  • Tales of Arabian Nights
• Other games mentioned during the show
• • Oh my god the start of every show mentions like 30ish games I always forget to jot down sorry…
  • Blood Rage
  • Dead of Winter: The Long Night
  • Clank!

Thank you so much to our amazing patrons!!

• Patrons of the week!
• • Joshua Gustin
  • Johan Ahlberg
  • Thomas Wong

Follow Epic Gaming Night

• @EpicGamingNight on Twitter and Instagram
• EpicGamingNight.com
• Patreon.com/EpicGamingNight
• www.youtube.com/epicgamingnight
• Glow in the dark tshirts!!! Analoggamer.com/Epicgamingnight
• Follow, like,subscribe, iTunes reviews! Facebook!!

Roy, Matt, & Rob take a look at what makes a good game room! look at the Rising Sun kickstarter!

News

• Rising Sun kickstarter launch!
• Golden Geek Awards

What we have been playing!

• (Roy) Above and Below, HeroClix
• (Rob) Zombiecide: Black Plague
• (Matt) Above and Below

Topic: Game room!

• Games discussed during the show:
• • Scythe
  • Arkham Horror: The Card Game
  • So many others I forgot to type them...sorry

Thank you so much to our amazing patrons!!

Follow Epic Gaming Night

• @EpicGamingNight on Twitter and Instagram
• EpicGamingNight.com
• www.youtube.com/c/epicgamingnight
• Glow in the dark tshirts!!! Analoggamer.com/Epicgamingnight
• Follow, like,subscribe, iTunes reviews! Facebook!!

Roy & Rob take a look at the news Ashes deluxe boxes, Empires of the Void, and our Patreon launch! Also what we have been playing Sigil and summoner wars! we also look at what people outside of the hobby think of board games.

Check out our Patreon www.patren.com/epicgamingnight

Hit us up on twitter and Instagram @ EpicGamingNight

this week Roy & Rob look at there top 10 Fantasy games!

check us out on twitter & instagram @Epicgamingnight

www.epicgamingnight.com

Roy & Rob talk about Arkham Horror LCG and look at Campaign games! and how to keep a group together!