Escape Into Board Games

Hidden Gems

Some of our favourite games on our shelves are little known treasures, surprise bargain deals or classic games that have been lost to time.  In this episode Chris and Matt explore some of their favourite Hidden Gems.

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00:00  Hidden Gems

3:18 The Boss

9:08 Ceylon

17:57 Next Station: London

25:19 Broom Service

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Games That Cascade

Like triggering a line of falling dominoes, some games capture a feeling of excitement and action. In this episode we explore games that have a windfall or chain-reaction that is successively passed on during the game. Join Matt and Chris as they talk about Games That Cascade.

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00:00  Games That Cascade        04:05  Anomia        11:20  Gizmos        20:10  Potion Explosion        31:18  That's Pretty Clever! (Ganz Schön Clever)

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Date Night at the Board Game Café

Are you interested in games that are easy to learn, quick to play, are low in confrontation and "take that" and take up just a little table space?

In this episode, Chris and Matt explore some great games that go well on a date, at a Board Game Café.

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00:00 - Date Night at the Board Game Café

08:25 - A Little Wordy

14:05 - Kingdomino

26:33 - Fox in the Forest

37:03 - Chakra

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The All Ages Board Game Party

When family time brings together lots of different personalities, it’s hard to find an activity that everyone will enjoy.  In this episode, Chris and Matt talk about some games that will bring together the most diverse family members and create memories that everyone will remember for years to come.

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00:00  The All Ages Board Game Party!     

02:57  Codenames     

16:00  Pitch Car     

25:20  Timebomb     

34:36  Imagine     

44:11  When I Dream     

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Great Games for Giving

Giving the gift of gaming is really about giving the gift of great times, fun and laughter to your friends and loved ones. In this DOUBLE-SIZED episode, Chris and Matt share over 30 different games that would make great gifts for just about anyone!

00:00  Great Games for Giving 03:39  Great Games for Very Young Families    12:02  Escape into: Outfoxed    20:30  Great Games for Young Families    34:55  Escape into: Catan Junior    42:05  Great Games for Families with School Aged Kids    58:01  Escape into: Forbidden Island    1:06:50  Great Games for Adult Families    1:13:38  Escape into: Ticket to Ride    1:19:31  Great Games for Couples    1:22:44  Escape into: Wingspan    1:32:14  Stocking Stuffers    1:45:38  Gift Ideas that Aren’t Games 

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Creepy Board Games for a Scary Night!

In this episode, we explore some creepy, scary or horror-themed board games that bring family and friends around the table.  Park all your brooms at the door and stop in for a spell as we tell tales of:  Creepy Board Games for a Scary Night!

05:42  Haunt the House

17:56  Eldritch Horror 

35:12  Horrified

46:07 Dexterity Games

49:16  Flick 'em Up!: Dead of Winter

60:55  Betrayal at House on the Hill

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Unique Board Game Experiences

Sometimes, when you play the right board game at the right time with just the right people you experience something very different. What makes some games we play different?

In this episode Chris and Matt explore some board games that have provided them with unique experiences that have been remembered long after they left the table and discuss why they felt so different. 0:00  Unique Board Game Experiences 5:52  Two Rooms and a Boom 22:30  Someone Has Died 37:14  Inhuman Conditions 47:30  Tales of Arabian Nights 1:03:45  Captain Sonar

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Beautiful Board Games

In this episode Chris and Matt explore what makes a game beautiful, some of their favorite beautiful games and how the art in board games continues to improve. Games Presented: 3:23 Sagrada 15:49 Lanterns: The Harvest Festival 27:53 Arboretum 40:47 Wasabi 50:26 Scythe 1:17:31 Everdell

The Beautiful Board Games logo for this episode was designed by Alison Tooke.

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Table for 2 - Board Games for 2 Players

In this episode we look at the great games you can only get to the table when it's only you and one other player.  We also learn how Chris acquired his Grail Game.  So pull up a chair to our Table for Two as we explore board games for two players.

3:24  Lost Cities 14:01  Akrotiri 21:52  Fugitive 31:10  Targi 38:32  That Time You Killed Me 46:46  Patchwork 53:25  Jaipur 1:01:10  Star Wars: The Queen’s Gambit

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A Contemplation of Deduction Games

Deduction Games have been around for a long time. Clue is almost 75 years old! Recently, we've seen some impressive improvements in deduction games. In this episode, we explore a few classic games as well as some newer games that are bringing some advancements to the genre. 03:29 Purrrlock Holmes: Furriarty's Trail 13:01 Cryptid 21:57 Mystery of the Abbey 33:06 Awkward Guests 42:16 Code 777 48:28 The Search for Planet X 55:14 MicroMacro: Crime City 1:03:19 Alchemists

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