In Part 1 of our Origins special, the crew  travels to the distant land of Columbus, Ohio for one of the largest board game conventions in North America. Steven regales us with a post-apocalyptic, cybernetic skeltron-filled tale from the not-too-distant future. Kaylee recalls hosting the evening news under the influence… the influence of fun. Seth and Adam take to the stars to debate the merits of a popular realm-like, deck building game. And after a brief intermission (and posting bail), the show concludes with an in-depth look at the Spiel Des Jahres nominee, Colt Express.

Soulful, musical interlude and warm hugs provided by Alex “Red Panda Rain Dancer” Eding.

Games Discussed: Welcome to the Dungeon, Masters of Bloodiron, Alien Labyrinth, Star Realms, Colt Express, News@11, Apotheca

Shout Outs: Man in the Super Cool Hat, Ben, Matthew “Dungeon Master” Abbott, Dan Pindell, Origins People on the Street, Annie Bell, Sam Witwer & Chloe Dykstra, Santiago “AKA Jeffery D”