This show is all about Gen Con 2013. Rob was able to attend the show this year and he discusses the experience of going there, the new games that came out at the con and the games that he played. Sit back and enjoy the show!

Opening

00:03:03 – Gen Con Intro

00:10:20 – Wednesday

00:17:22 – Thursday

00:37:45 – Friday

00:45:07 – Saturday

00:57:46 – Sunday

Interested In Learning More

01:07:37 – Question Of The Show from Ep027

01:10:54 – Closing

In this episode Rob continues to go through the backlog of games from earlier in the year. Also, having been in Virgina for work he was able to visit several stores in Richmond and Charlottesville. Hear which ones he liked! The Question of The Show returns. Finally, check out the latest Game Lust! Enjoy!

00:00:00 Intro

Games

Store Reviews

00:53:32 Question of the Show

Game Lust

01:07:51 Closing

In this show Rob talks about the latest happenings with This Board Game Life including the new video review initiative! After a quick discussion on the Spiel des Jahres winners and some foamcore videos, he talks about Kickstarter and some of the games that were interesting over the past few months. Then the games discussion begins with the start of the discussion on the backlog of games and a quick Game Lust section. Enjoy!!!! (There were some technical difficulties with a microphone in this episode which was not very correctable. Apologies in advance.)

00:00 Intro

Backlog

Game Lust

Closing

In this show, Rob is joined by GamerChris where they have a great discussion on why they podcast and blog in addition to gaming. Then Rob and Chris talk about a ton of games that they’ve been playing and lusting after. There’s also a special interview with designer Philip duBarry where Philip talks about all his games including Family Vacation which will be on Kickstarter soon! Enjoy the show!

00:00 – Intro and Show Info

On the table:

Interview

Hot Topics

Game Lust:

2:11:23 – Closing

In this show we get to some community feedback and cover the responses to Ep23’s Question of the Show: “Why do you play board games?” Then on the On the Table segment, six games are covered including some recent Essen releases. With Game Lust, you can hear about some of the games we have on our radar at the moment. Finally a recap of the games talked about on the show and then the closing. Enjoy!

0:00 – Intro and Show Info

On the table:

Game Lust:

1:15:19 – Recap on the games talked about on this show

In this episode we start off with a whole bunch of show updates including a new voice mail widget on our site, Facebook group, and our new Twitter account info (TBoardGameLife). After a great comment by Carl on episode #21’s solo gaming stigmas, we introduce our guest host Wendi and then start going through our backlog of games! This is followed up by a brief Chicago Toy and Game Fair report, a Question of the Week, and a recap of the featured games we talked about on this show. Enjoy!

0:35 – Show/Site news

On the table:

1:23:01 – ChiTAG report with Flingin’ Frogs and Spurtle Turtle

After some feedback review at the start of the show, we go games heavy covering a lot of games we’ve been seeing on the table lately. Some are award winners, several are family/kid games, and Jeff goes in and explores some more co-op games.

1:06 – Revolver 2: Last Stand at Malpaso Episode 021 comments from co-designer Leigh Caple

TBGL Gold Medal Winner of the Week:

On The Table:

Game Lust:

2:02:07 – Closing

Africana is reviewed (2:52), plus updated thoughts on Smash-Up (24:13), Battle Beyond Space (27:12), Crazy Creatures of Dr. Gloom (28:36), Revolver (29:25), Netrunner (30:18), Seasons (34:31), Agricola All Creatures Big and Small (43:18), Rattus (48:19),  and Friday (50:50). All discussed are Lily Pad (51:53), the PC Game Faster Than Light (54:06), and the Angry Birds Space Board Game (57:02). Up for discussion are solo gaming stigmas (1:03:37) and a Blast from the past review of Liberte (1:18:05).  Gaming Lust for Clash of Cultures (1:29:10) and Revolver 2 (1:31:40) follows bringing the show to a close (1:38:04).

GenCon 2012 coverage continues with talk about Tablet Apps, Settlers MMO, SolForge, etc. (7:38).  Some other newsworthy stuff including an interesting new Thunderstone Advance Expansion (21:58), and thoughts on Up Front & ASL News (23:15).  The Gencon 2012 Board Gamer’s Dozen kicks off (26:26). Games covered include SmashUp (26:55), Mice & Mystics (45:25), Netrunner (56:16), Star Wars LCG (1:09:21), Libertalia (1:14:37), Urbania (1:23:10), Leviathans (1:32:52), Atlantis Rising (1:41:58), EntDecker Exploring New Horizons (2:02:09), Game of Thrones 2nd Edition (2:17:30), Revolver (2:33:52), Tooth & Nail (2:44:55), and Hemloch (2:50:52).  Following that is The Board Gamer’s Dozen Summary and Ratings Segment (2:58:33) followed by the show wrapup (3:02:58).

Jeff & Rob visit GenCon and share their experiences (1:01), talk about the wonderful AEG Board Game Night (8:55), then introduce the GenCon 2012 Top Most Surprisingly Good Games (17:06) along with a new regular segment (19:43).  Games discussed include Dominare (21:23), Merchant of Venus (46:19), Seasons (1:02:49), X-Wing (1:15:47), Crazy Creatures of Dr. Gloom (1:28:17), Solforge (1:38:11), Battle Beyond Space (1:41:46), and Ascension Immortal Heroes (1:53:11).  The hosts then close out the show (2:00:00).