The BoardGameGeek Podcast

Episode 71: "Thematic" Abstract Strategy Games for 2 Players, with Ruel Gaviola


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Ruel Gaviola joins Candice to discuss abstract strategy board games with a hint of theme, that play well with 2 players.

  • 00:00:00 Introduction
    • 00:01:51 LFG Con
    • 00:07:03 Ticket to Ride 20th Anniversary video 
  • 00:09:42 Fresh Plays
    • 00:09:59 Conservas
    • 00:13:16 Hot Streak
    • 00:20:15 Hits & Outs (Baseball Highlights: 2045, Kaosball)
    • 00:25:44 Typeset
    • 00:30:04 Chakra
    • 00:37:44 Coloretto
  • 00:39:22 Abstract Strategy Games w/ a Hint of Theme for 2 Players
    • 00:44:05 DONUTS
    • 00:48:08 Ironwood
    • 00:51:32 Miyabi
    • 00:54:24 Tash Kalar
    • 00:57:48 Azul
    • 01:00:44 War Chest
    • 01:04:38 Spirits of the Wild
    • 01:06:53 Toy Battle
    • 01:10:42 Samurai
    • 01:14:03 Mythic Mischief
    • 01:17:34 Santorini
    • 01:20:34 Bonus Mentions (Summoner Wars, Project L, Leaders)
  • 01:23:27 Sign-off

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