This week Shelley and I check out the cute and the beautiful

Alpaca by Christian Giove from Pegasus Spiel and GateOnGames includes VERY cute alpacas in an introductory-level deck-building game

River of Gold by Keith Piggott from Office Dog finds players meandering down a river board with spot gloss gold, gathering resources and money, building buildings, and delivering to customers.

Thanks as always to our sponsor Bezier Games

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https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16ovRDNBqur0RiAzgFAfI0tYYnjlJ68hoHyHffU7ZDWk/edit?usp=sharing

This week Shelley and I check out the THIRD Kennerspiel des Jahres nominee, the Viking-themed resource collection game

Looot (yes, it's THREE o's) by Charles Chevallier and Laurent Escoffier from Hachette and Gigamic

then we check out a title that's should make a splash at GenCon this year - build your 3-D castle to prevent the wolf army from invading your pig's fortifications in

Castle Raisers by Erwan Le Minous and Anthony Perone from Wonderful World Board Games

Thanks as always to our sponsor Bezier Games

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b) Write a comment on one of our JUNE video episodes 

You can support the podcast and video series directly by going to www.patreon.com/garrettsgames OR check out our extensive list of games that no longer fit on our shelves, but BELONG on your table:

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This week Shelley and I check out the SECOND of the Kennerspiel des Jahres nominees:

Endeavor: Deep Sea by Carl de Visser and Jarratt Gray from Burnt Island Games and Grand Gamers Guild

then have fun with a bunch of short-legged dogs in

Clash of Corgis, a self-published game from Deric Drazich

Thanks as always to our sponsor Bezier Games!

You can support the podcast directly by becoming a sponsor www.patreon.com/garrettsgames OR you can check out our estensive list of games that no longer fit on our shelves, but belong on your table:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16ovRDNBqur0RiAzgFAfI0tYYnjlJ68hoHyHffU7ZDWk/edit?usp=sharing

This week it's a Pandasaurus Games extravaganza! 

First, Shelley and I check out the fun 'draw and draw' in which we explore various maps and swap cards to take our actions:

Rivages by Joachim Thome 

then we play cards in one direction, but score in the opposite direction in the Kennerspiel des Jahres-nominated

Faraway by Johannes Goupy and Corentin Lebrat

Thanks as always to our sponsor Bezier Games!

Remember to join our giveaway for Episode 1000 by subscribing to our YouTube channel and commenting on one of our June-released videos (starting on Tuesday).

You can sponsor the podcast directly by going to www.patreon.com/garrettsgames

or check out our extensive list of games that no longer fit on our shelves, but belong on your table:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16ovRDNBqur0RiAzgFAfI0tYYnjlJ68hoHyHffU7ZDWk/edit?usp=sharing

Shelley and I check out a cute little card game that's reminicent of Liar's Dice or Perudo

Schrodinger's Cats by Heather and Christopher O'Neill, and Adriel Wilson recently re-published by AMIGO

and then we pull a favorite off the shelf and add a new expansion:

Barcelona with the Passeig de Gracia expansion by Dani Garcia from Board&Dice

Thanks as always to our sponsor Bezier Games!

You can support the podcast directly by becoming a sponsor www.patreon.com/garrettsgames OR you can check out our estensive list of games that no longer fit on our shelves, but belong on your table:

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This week Shelley and I check out a small card game for a large group

Fritanga by Jose Luchoro and Rafael Miralles from Devir

and then enjoy the smaller 2-player cousin of the award-winning Azul

Azul Duel by Michael Kiesling from Next Move Games

Thanks as always to our sponsor Bezier Games

You can support the podcast directly by going to www.patreon.com/garrettsgames 

OR

check out our extensive list of games that no longer fit on our shelves, but belong on your table:

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Garrett's Games Episode 992! This week Shelley and I check out the little brother in the Great Western Trail series

Great Western Trail - El Paso by Alexander Pfister and Johannes Krenner from Lookout Games

then we check out a game that flew under the Essen radar for many

Campus Galli by Steffen Bogen from HUCH!

Thanks as always to our sponsor Bezier Games for their support.

You can support the podcast directly by going to www.patreon.com/garrettsgames

OR

Check out the extensive list of games that no longer fit on our shelves, but belong on your table here:

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And if you're looking for more Great Western Trail commentary, here are the other TWO episodes where we discuss the original and its first expansion:

Website link for Episode 543:

https://garrettsgames.com/garretts-games-543-kanagawa-and-great-western-trail

Website link for Episode 679:

https://garrettsgames.com/garretts-games-679-great-western-trail-expansion-and-lighthouse-run

This week Shelley and I delve into fairytale combinations and tricktaking in

3 Chapters by Joe Hout from Amigo (thanks to Amigo for the review copy)

and then we check out the rejuvenation of society on the British Isles in

Rebirth by Dr. Reiner Knizia from Mighty Boards

Thanks as always to our sponsor Bezier Games!

You can sponsor the podcast directly by going to www.patreon.com/garrettsgames

OR 

Check out our extensive list of games that no longer fit on our shelves, but belong on your table:

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3 Chapters was just released here in the US and here's the Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4GJCDMG

This week Shelley and I compete to have the best art collections in

Art Gallery by Francesco Frittelli from Piatnik (10+/2-6 players/45 minutes)

and then we explore new lands and gather resources in

Explorers of Navoria by Meng Chunulin from Dranda Games (12+/2-4 players/20 min. per player)

You can support the podcast by going to www.patreon.com/garrettsgame

OR check out the extensive list of games that no longer fit on our shelves, but belong on your table:

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This week Shelley and I plan cruises into space in

Galactic Cruise by TK King, Koltin Thompson, and Dennis Northcott from Kinson Key Games

then it's head-to-head competition of rival restaurants in an older title from 2009

Burger Joint by Joe Huber from Rio Grande Games

Thanks as always to our sponsor Bezier Games

You can support the podcast directly by going to www.patreon.com/garrettsgames

or check out the extensive list of games at great prices that no longer fit on our shelves, but belong on your table:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16ovRDNBqur0RiAzgFAfI0tYYnjlJ68hoHyHffU7ZDWk/edit?usp=sharing