Hooked On Geek

This has been a big geek week, find out what we mean by that as we open the show discussing the week that was and keep listening for our review of one of the latest Knizia games, Aristocracy (7:58). We also discuss Jetpack Joyride (16:08). After that we review the new film, Parasite, in theaters now (24:04). We then get to Stephanie's book segment (35:00) and a big announcement regarding the future of Hooked on Geek (43:06). Enjoy!

After recounting some Twitter drama we discuss a Kickstarter, Lovelace & Babbage (2:55). We also discuss the game Firenze, by Gugong and Hansa Teutonica designer, Andreas Steding (10:38). This slightly older title leads us to the push and pull of wanting to play brand new games but also the tried and true favorites (15:30). What is your ideal ratio of learning new games to playing favorites? We end with a book segment that contains some thoughts on the Flanagan film, Doctor Sleep (31:15). Enjoy!

We begin with some fun Halloween shenanigans and then launch into a discussion of War of The Worlds: The New Wave (13:45). After that we discuss Exit: The Game - The House of Riddles (26:38). Stephanie then gives some book recommendations perfect for this spooky time of year with her book segment (31:32). Enjoy!

It's been a little rough around here. Gaming has taken a backseat as Stephanie has been sick, but what we have found ourselves doing, is geeking out about Halloween Horror and we spend this episode discussing what to stream this month to get you in the Halloween spirit. Some top picks, some obscure choices as well, for those of you who think you have seen it all! Enjoy, and then also, don't miss another book segment (33:06)!

After discussing why we missed releasing an episode last Monday Greg discusses RinCon, a game convention located in Tucson, Arizona (10:16) which leads Stephanie and Greg to discussing the different types of game convention attendees. What kind of attendee are you and what do your convention choices say about you? We also discuss some games we have been playing recently including Bumuntu (23:49) and Clip Cut Parks (30:22). We end the show this week with a book segment (35:14). Enjoy!

We get into the Halloween spirit a little early with Exit: The Game - The Haunted Roller Coaster, how does it stack up to the other games in the Exit series (1:44)?

We discuss and quite frankly, debate, Belratti (8:32).

We end with a book segment (21:23).

Enjoy!

0:44 Hypothetical Question

5:07 Stephanie gets quizzed, you get to play along

16:34 Stephanie and Greg discuss Exit: The Game - The Catacombs of Horror

22:03 Stephanie and Greg discuss The Artemis Project

29:37 Freshly renamed book segment?

Enjoy!

An experiment. Yet again.

This week we recap Greg's time at The Dice Tower Retreat, review Tapestry by Stonemaier Games (14:48) and include another one of Stephanie's book segments (27:56). Enjoy!

After catching up we discuss some games we have been playing lately, including Muse (7:37), Pharaoh's Gulo Gulo (10:31), and Lockup: A Roll Player Tale (15:05). We then transition into our Top 5 Tiny Box Games (22:49) and end with Stephanie's book segment (50:15). Enjoy!