Hosts: Harvey, Al (James is off this week for family travel)

Guest: Travis Jansen (PLAAY Games Community)

In This Episode Harvey and Al hold down the fort while James takes some family time. The hosts discuss USA Hockey's Olympic victories and brainstorm whether there's room for a story-driven Olympic tabletop game. Al also checks in on his Red, White & Blue Racing project with race three of the Copper State 500—the 2014 edition brings big wrecks, new feuds, and a surprise winner.

PLAAY Games News

Baseball America 2026 is now available Eau Claire PlayFest reminder—book hotels early (Summer Jam concert is that weekend) CFL rule changes and what it means for Cold Snap History Maker Hoops March Mayhem set coming soon—pre-orders encouraged Digital to DiceCon preview: Al emceeing the PLAAY Gamer Open golf tournament Ice Brew 600 race recap and Keith's "mistakes are canon" philosophy Business card games update

Interview: Travis Jansen

We play Two Truths and a Lie, hear about Travis's journey from Strat-O-Matic to PLAAY Games, his years of playtesting Highlight Maker Hoops Prime Time, the philosophy behind his 3D printed gaming bits, creating pro sets for History Maker Baseball, why he loves in-season sets, and his many "30% complete" projects

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