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Darwin's Journey is a complex worker-placement Eurogame in which players recall Charles Darwin's memories of his adventure through the Galapagos islands, which contributed to the development of his theory of evolution. Al, Paul, and Todd explore its myriad depths in this episode. Give us a listen!

In Space Station Phoenix players start with the best production engine they will ever have and proceed to break it down part by part. David, Paul, and Todd take an in-depth look at this unique game. Give us a listen!

Mysterium is a cooperative board game where players take on the roles of psychics attempting to solve a murder mystery. In this episode Megan, David, and Todd are attuned to one another. Mostly. Give us a listen!

Additionally, here is the teaching aid for The Mysteries of Harris Burdick that was mentioned during the show: https://mrsgraveswebsite.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/6/8/12686140/the_mysteries_of_harris_burdick.pdf

Beyond the Sun is a space civilization game in which players collectively decide the technological progress of humankind at the dawn of the Spacefaring Era, while competing against each other to be the leading faction in economic development, science, and galactic influence. In this episode Todd, Greg, and Paul talk about one of our current favorites. Give us a listen!

Modern Art is an auction-based board game designed by Reiner Knizia. Players act as art dealers, trying to buy and sell paintings to earn the most money by the end of the game. In this episode David, Paul, and Todd try to earn the most value for their holdings. Give us a listen!

Clans is a classic board game set in prehistoric times, where players compete to unite nomadic tribes into settled communities. In this episode Megan, David, and Todd try to surreptitiously score for their secret societies. Give us a listen!

Anno 1800 is a board game set during the Industrial Revolution. Players develop their islands by building industries, upgrading ships, and managing resources to meet the needs of their growing populations. In this episode Greg and Paul try to help Todd appreciate the finer aspects of this videogame-turned-boardgame. Give us a listen!

Thebes is a board game where players become archaeologists exploring Europe and the Middle East to uncover ancient artifacts. The game revolves around time management, as each action, such as traveling, researching, or digging, costs weeks. Players collect knowledge on different civilizations, which helps them during excavations. The goal is to gather the most valuable artifacts by the end of the game.

David, Paul, and Todd dig into this classic from 2007. Give us a listen!

In Forest Shuffle players collect various flora and fauna cards to create the most harmonious forest ecosystem. The game features multi-use cards and a clever "clearing" mechanic that is reminiscent of older games. We recorded this episode on little sleep and were a bit punchy by the end. Give us a listen!