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Will the supply of game designs from Reiner Knizia ever run out? It's doubtful, so the guys have much more exploring to do of the designer's epic catalog. We bring you part IV of that exploration. Will we find more gems? Or are these games lesser-known for a reason? They can't all be good... right? Find out on this episode with your hosts Chris Alley, Bill Arney and Jason Yanchuleff.

FEATURED GAMES:
00:00 Intro & Banter
00:33:17 F.I.T.S.
00:57:49 Zombiegeddon
01:27:13 Qin

MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):
F.I.T.S.: “My Children”, Martin Klem
Zombiegeddon: “Zombie Front Line”, Mantell
Qin: “Hiding Shadows”, Josef Falkensköld

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Chris is back from Asia, so what better way to welcome him back to the crew than covering 3 possible gems from Asian designers? Find out how they fare along with the latest banter topics on this episode with your hosts Chris Alley, Bill Arney and Jason Yanchuleff.

FEATURED GAMES:
00:00 Intro & Banter
00:37:13 Chronicle
01:00:55 Dadaocheng (2nd Edition)
01:28:58 Airship City

MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):
Chronicle: “We Are Giants”, Silver Maple
Dadaocheng: “What Lao Tse Told Me”, Christian Andersen
Airship City: “Covering New Grounds”, Jon Björk

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While the cat's away... Chris is traveling the globe this episode, so Jason has free reign over the game selections. Will his recent streak of mediocre contributions to the gem lineup continue? Or will digging deep into the library produce some new favorites? Join Jason Yanchuleff, Bill Arney and newcomer Ken Cantrell as they investigate 3 more possible gems.

FEATURED GAMES:
00:00 Intro & Banter
00:25:11 Feudality
00:57:03 Campanile
01:20:50 Quebec

MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):
Feudality: “Medieval Feast”, Trabant 33
Campanile: “At the Sicilian Market”, Trabant 33
Quebec: “The Adventure Begins”, Philip Ayers
Editor's Note: "Light Dance", Ennio Mano

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Fantasy is a theme that has exploded into popularity in the past 30 years or so. It has had an impact on books, movies, TV, video games, and not least, board games. In this episode of Hidden Gems, your hosts Chris Alley, Bill Arney, and Cameron Lockey celebrate their enjoyment of the genre and review three fantasy-themed games.

FEATURED GAMES:
00:00 Intro & Banter
00:46:38 Gargon
01:13:52 Lost Legends
01:53:55 Dragonstrike

MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):
Gargon: "On a Bird's Wing" - Jon Bjork 
Dragonstrike: "Valley of Drakes" - Dragon Tamer

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What is it about Stefan Feld that keeps us coming back for more? In this latest episode pulled from some lesser known titles of his vast catalog, join your regular hosts Chris Alley and Jason Yanchuleff as they welcome guest host Daniel Wahlen of The Game Table to chat about a new crop of 3 potential gems.

FEATURED GAMES:
00:00 Intro & Banter
00:33:02 Roma
00:59:01 Pillars of the Earth: Builder's Duel
01:32:33 Forum Trajanum

MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):
Roma: “Battle Sword”, Phoenix Tail
Pillars of the Earth: “Sacral Message”, Cercles Nouvelles
Forum Trajanum: “Arriving in Ancient Rome”, Kikoru

FOLLOW DANIEL: @thegametable

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Make sure your seat backs and tray tables are in their upright positions before you fly the friendly skies with the Hidden Gems crew of Chris Alley, Bill Arney and Jason Yanchuleff as they soar through a new trio of games. Will the guys first attempt at the "two-and-a-new" format fly or end up grounded? Find out if any new gems are to be had on this latest, airline-themed episode.

FEATURED GAMES:
00:00 Intro & Banter
00:41:45 Blue Skies
01:13:14 Jet Set
01:40:29 Sky Team

MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):
Blue Skies: “Street Groovin'”, Grip City Cronies
Jet Set: “Vacay”, Riverworn
Sky Team: “Epic Voyage”, Dream Cave

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We're approaching the end of another year, and that means it's time for a little Christmas cheer! Have a holly jolly, merry little Christmas with the whole Hidden Gems crew of Chris Alley, Bill Arney, Cameron Lockey and Jason Yanchuleff as they check out 3 stocking stuffer-sized games. Will they be gems or lumps of coal? Find out on this, our final episode of 2023!

FEATURED GAMES:
00:00:00  Intro & Banter
00:43:36  Kryptos
01:09:50  Fzzzt!
01:37:42  Twinkle Starship

MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):
Banter / Secret Santa: 
   “Gift-Wrapping Workshop”, Arthur Benson
   “A Holly Jolly One”, Arthur Benson
   “Fudge and Candy Cane Kisses”, Arthur Benson
   “Pizzicato Dance”, Howard Harper-Barnes
   “Everlasting Yule”, Home for the Holidays
Kryptos: “My Love Will Bite”, T. Morri
Fzzzt!: “Give Geeks a Chance”, Alexandra Woodward
Twinkle Starship: "Shadows of a Legend", Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen

Intro Theme, "Christmas Boogie," Travis Lockey, Royalty Free License

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The Spiel series continues with a new installment of nominees from 2012! Dig in with you hosts Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey and Jason Yanchuleff as they take a look at another crop of prestigiously nominated, yet strangely overlooked games -- listen in to hear our thoughts on the Spiel judges' decisions!

FEATURED GAMES:
00:00 Intro & Banter
00:27:19 Kulami
00:50:21 Miss Lupun
01:14:56 Kingdom Builder

MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):
Kulami: “T Minus 5”, Farrell Wooten
Miss Lupun: “Manhattan Mystery”, Stationary Sign
Kingdom Builder: “Wonders”, Gavin Luke

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Scares are aplenty in this year's special Halloween edition of Hidden Gems! Will poor Dean survive a night at the Kurtz's? Will Jason and Cameron do better on Chris' torturous Halloween-themed trivia game show? And, most importantly, will we find any more gems? Join your hosts Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff, Bill Arney and Cameron Lockey as they bring you three fresh reviews of unusual, forgotten, and under-appreciated Halloween-themed games in this 2023 episode of Hidden Gems!

FEATURED GAMES:
00:00:00 Sketch: Chapter I - "All Little Boys Should Have A Mother"
00:04:34 Intro & Banter
00:34:29 Halloween Trivia Game Show
00:49:17 Sketch: Chapter II - "The Mind Can Become Quite Disturbed"
00:56:28 Poison
01:18:41 Sketch: Chapter III - "The Unsettling Feeling That Something Is Wrong"
01:25:26 Grave Business
01:54:23 Sketch: Chapter IV - "What It's Like To Feed"
01:59:55 The Banished

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STORY CREDITS (Sketch):
"B Is For Bogeywoman": Iain Rob Wright (with permission)

MUSIC & SOUND EFFECTS - courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com
B Is For Bogeywoman Score:
   "Special Treatment" - Moss Harma
   "A Little Nightmare" - Spectacles Wallet and Watch
   "Antagonist" - Spectacles Wallet and Watch
   "Bad Dreams" - Mary Riddle
   "Cold Nights" - Kikoru
   "Colossal Terror" - Jon Björk
   "Death Chimes" - Jon Bjork
   "Deathwish Attic" - Experia
   "Hours" - Max Anson
   "It's Dark Outside" - Mary Riddle
   "Little Susie" - Hampus Naeselius
   "Murder in the Dark" - Jon Bjork
   "No One Sleeps Tonight" - Leimoti
   "Scary Stairsteps" - Stationary Sign
   "Shivers in the Shadows" - Victor Lundberg
   "Someone There?" - Victor Lundberg
   "Tearing Threads" - Jon Bjork
   "The Cost of Fear" - Jon Bjork
   "They Vanished" - Jon Bjork
   "Twilight Song" - Jon Bjork
   "You're Not Hiding Very Well" - Trevor Kowalski
Hidden Gems Intro Theme - "Spooky Gems", Travis Lockey, Royalty Free
Game Show Theme - "Spooky Game Show", Travis Lockey, Royalty Free
Poison - "Way Past Bedtime", Stationary Sign
Grave Business - "Tales From the Grave", Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
The Banished - "Path to the Abyss", Christoffer Moe Ditlevse
Sound Effects credits available on our website

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Castle building in the Scottish highlands, spicy peppers and a game about, well...  Watch out for the smelly stuff on this episode with your hosts Chris Alley, Bill Arney and Jason Yanchuleff as they step around three poo-tential gems from publisher Zoch Verlag.

FEATURED GAMES:
00:00:00  Intro & Banter
00:30:03 Kalimambo
00:49:04 Scharfe Schoten
01:17:48 Kilt Castle

MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):
Kalimambo: "Bwamu", Balafola Suedi
Scharfe Schoten: “Pots and Pancakes”, Alexandra Woodward
Kilt Castle: "Old Scottish Town", Trabant 33

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Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC.