Gamers Stuck in Snowmageddon

Here's a remotely recorded episode from July 2020 (!), where we're joined in snowmageddon by Walter Scott. He brings a wide variety of games from story telling to quiet contemplation, and along the way we talk about how he grew up in Traverse City, went from Medieval French poetry to ancient Roman exposition to English literature, the impressions a good teacher can make and how games fit into the relationship building we all need right now. Visit the Gamers Stuck in Snowmageddon website for links to games and more information.

In this remotely recorded episode, Michael Carter comes to Snowmageddon from Iowa, bringing some heavier, longer games with him. "And why not?" he asks, if you're going to be stuck for a while? We talk about the origins of his love of math, games and tech; how travel gives context; advice on who to play these types of games with (at least to start); "Samurai battle(s) on a tightrope"; wild rides while playing games with famous game designers; and much more. Visit the Gamers Stuck in Snowmageddon website for links to games and other things discussed in this episode.

Corbin Wagner braves the inconsistency of the interwebs to join us in Snowmageddon! Recorded in the depth of stay-at-home, we talk about family gaming, moving to go to school, professional wrestling tryouts, social work and the games old and new that he would like to bring to Snowmageddon, among other things. Visit the Gamers Stuck in Snowmageddon website for links from this episode.

Emily Halls comes to snowmageddon from down state in our first remotely recorded episode. We talk about growing into games through family time, the Spartan Marching Band, Orff instruments and elementary music education, sewing as community service and some great games, among other things. Visit the Gamers Stuck in Snowmageddon website for links to games and other things discussed in this episode.

Bastien Le Guen visits snowmageddon with a global perspective. We talk about growing up in France, becoming and being a master hairstylist, playing (American) football, emigrating to the US, and go deep on the games he's chosen. Visit the Gamers Stuck in Snowmageddon website for links to games and more information.

David "Next Time" Noller comes to snowmageddon armed with deep knowledge of his games and some great stories. We talk about becoming a teacher and teaching with games, travelling and chaperoning, making time for reading, playing baritone sax and being in the same ensemble as your kids, and, of course, local beer. Oh, and as a bit of a social distancing special, solo games. Visit the Gamers Stuck in Snowmageddon website for links and notes about this episode.

Jessica Parent brings a pile of games to snowmageddon, and we talk about some. We also discuss life as a medical social worker, how games can be a healthy hobby, baking, walking and the interesting crowd she generously manages Saturdays at Tabletop Underground. Links to games and other info at the Gamers Stuck in Snowmageddon website.

Abigail Fraass joins us in snowmageddon. Don't let her youthfulness fool you: Abby can keep up with anyone when the most strategic and complex brain-burners come out at game night. And with more joy than some of us old guys. We discuss her moves around the planet and beginnings as a gamer, TV and books she enjoys, game design as school work, and her analysis of the games she chose to bring along. Links to games and other info at the Gamers Stuck in Snowmageddon website.

Though she she says she'd have to be kidnapped to go, Kate Homminga joins us in snowmageddon. We talk about her early life in many places, writing, being a master cake baker, and homeschooling her kids (that is, being amazing in lots of ways). In addition to the four games, Kate offers her recommended games to bring should kids be along for the adventure. Get spoilers and more information on the Gamers Stuck in Snowmageddon website.

Eric Benac joins the discussion in snowmageddon. We discuss his start with tabletop games, hear how a day and a project or two goes for a freelance writer, get some insight on what games mean to several cultures, and do a little traveling and exploring, too. Visit the Gamers Stuck in Snowmageddon website for links to Eric's work and spoilers of the games he chose to bring along.