Tabletop Game Talk

This week we talk a lot about Wordle (the first half of the show) and then switch to talking about what to do with those games you just want to throw away.  We also mention a few different links in this episode so here are those:

If you want to play archived Wordle puzzles, you can find them here: https://www.devangthakkar.com/wordle_archive

Want to recycle old game and craft stuff: https://upcyclingcolors.com/

And if you want to play some logic puzzles, which is what we'll be talking about in a future episode, you can find an app here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cross-logic-puzzle-game/id1561830495

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This week we're finally all back together so we decided to talk about... virtual. game. groups?  Yeah, we know it's a little late to talk virtual, but really, this isn't about the pandemic, it's about kids and adulting and such.  BGA FTW

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This week Fletcher is on his honeymoon, but Kitty is back (with a slightly raspier voice).  So while Fletcher is away, Chris and Kitty talk about bad players.  Pure coincidence.  So what is a bad player?  Can it be fun to be a bad player?  And do we have fun playing with or against bad players?  All that and a banter section that lasts about 15 minutes and covers all kinds of going ons.

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We didn't know it was going to be a part 1 at first, but we soon realized we weren't doing this topic justice in just one episode, so there will be a followup.  Maybe next week, maybe next month, probably next week.  But for this episode Kitty is out and Chris and Fletcher talk about Lego and how they relate to gaming, but mostly about Lego in general.  Chris may have developed a new addiction...

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This week we're still not back to our normal recording schedule, but I wanted to drop a short episode to say hi and tell you a little bit about dreidels.  They are exactly as interesting as I thought they would be, but I did learn some stuff in doing the research for them, so there's that.

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This week we're looking back at the last six years to try and determine if games are getting worse or are we just biased based on the size of our board game collection.  Maybe both?

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This week we have a little fun NOT talking (much) about tabletop games but instead we talk about game shows of the past and present.  How are these related to modern tabletop games?  We don't really answer that question, but we come close.

If you're a winner this is the current list of games you get to pick from.  Give me 3 (in preference order) and I'll allot them on a first come first get basis.  For the smaller/cheaper stuff, feel free to list a few since you will likely get all of them.  

2021 Giveaway Rules (subject to change at anytime for any reason)

Email anytime during the year will give you 1 entry for the rest of the year.

Active patrons during the drawing will get entries based on their pledge level.

Winner must email within 2 weeks to claim their game(s) and work out shipping, failure to do this will trigger a new drawing for that prize.  (In this case, the person will still be eligible for future drawings.)

You may only win once in 2021 for this giveaway.  (If we do unrelated giveaways, you will still be eligible to win those.)

Winner will pick from the current list of games, new games will be added over the year.

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This week we talk about magic in role playing games, with a bit of a focus on D&D, but we cover some magic in other systems as well.  We also try to define magic and why we find it fun even though it can complicated things.

Next week will be our last drawing for the 2021 Giveaway, so enter now if you want a chance.  And if you're a winner this is the current list of games you get to pick from (more will be added throughout the year): 2021 Giveaway Rules (subject to change at anytime for any reason)

Email anytime during the year will give you 1 entry for the rest of the year.

Active patrons during the drawing will get entries based on their pledge level.

Winner must email within 2 weeks to claim their game(s) and work out shipping, failure to do this will trigger a new drawing for that prize.  (In this case, the person will still be eligible for future drawings.)

You may only win once in 2021 for this giveaway.  (If we do unrelated giveaways, you will still be eligible to win those.)

Winner will pick from the current list of games, new games will be added over the year.

Email feedback and contest entries to feedback [at] tabletopgametalk.com. Go to http://TabletopGameTalk.com/live to learn how to be part of our live audience.

Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch

or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374

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This week Kitty and Chris answer questions from our live listener audience (http://tabletopgametalk.com/live) and of course Chris gets on a few soap boxes as well.

If you want to enter our 2021 giveaway, details are below. And if you're a winner this is the current list of games you get to pick from (more will be added throughout the year):

2021 Giveaway Rules (subject to change at anytime for any reason)

Email anytime during the year will give you 1 entry for the rest of the year.

Active patrons during the drawing will get entries based on their pledge level.

Winner must email within 2 weeks to claim their game(s) and work out shipping, failure to do this will trigger a new drawing for that prize.  (In this case, the person will still be eligible for future drawings.)

You may only win once in 2021 for this giveaway.  (If we do unrelated giveaways, you will still be eligible to win those.)

Winner will pick from the current list of games, new games will be added over the year.

Email feedback and contest entries to feedback [at] tabletopgametalk.com. Go to http://TabletopGameTalk.com/live to learn how to be part of our live audience.

Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch

or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374

Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg

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This week we take a deep dive into why we play any game more than once.  Are there certain types of games where one play is enough?  Are other game designed to encourage multiple plays?  Is this just a way to talk cult of the new vs cult of the old?  In your collection, what is the average number a game gets played?

If you want to enter our 2021 giveaway, details are below. And if you're a winner this is the current list of games you get to pick from (more will be added throughout the year):Krosmaster QuestArkhanosCatalystQuest Time of HerosHigh HeavensStop ThiefAdrenalineClash of RageFirefly AdventuresArena of the GodsMunchkin GloomThe Legand of the Cherry TreeArkham Horror: Final HourSteam RollersQuarriorsSpyfall 2Muchkin GloomHouse of DanagerMunchkin QuestJim Hanson's LabyrinthBetrayal at House on the HillSpy Club2021 Giveaway Rules (subject to change at anytime for any reason)

Email anytime during the year will give you 1 entry for the rest of the year.

Active patrons during the drawing will get entries based on their pledge level.

Winner must email within 2 weeks to claim their game(s) and work out shipping, failure to do this will trigger a new drawing for that prize.  (In this case, the person will still be eligible for future drawings.)

You may only win once in 2021 for this giveaway.  (If we do unrelated giveaways, you will still be eligible to win those.)

Winner will pick from the current list of games, new games will be added over the year.

Email feedback and contest entries to feedback [at] tabletopgametalk.com. Go to http://TabletopGameTalk.com/live to learn how to be part of our live audience.

Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch

or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374

Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg

Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon