The Discussion Phase

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The Discussion Phase episodes

May 04, 2023 Ep. #104: Nostalgia & Darwin's Journey
This week on the Discussion Phase we are jumping into our Deloreans and visiting our younger selfs to give some games we would have enjoyed and appreciated back then. We also dive into a review of the recently delivered new title from Simone Luciani, Darwin's Journey. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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1 hr 49 min
April 25, 2023 Ep. #103: Pinkies Out
Our fancy pinkies are out and we're ready to spill some tea! This week on The Discussion Phase we are talking about board game etiquette, having fun calling ourselves and each other out. We review recent plays, discuss 40k hype, and highlight a hidden gem in Wink. We continue our alphabet draft of the best games from letters I through L, as well as check in on the status of BGG's March Madness. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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1 hr 35 min
April 20, 2023 Ep. #102: Axis & Allies
Don't worry we're not talking about the classic war game this week. This week on The Discussion Phase we compare the highs and lows of games for both the quality of their gameplay and production on a grid, to find which ones stand out above the rest. We also review recent plays of Revive, Ra, and look to see which games have advanced in BGG's March Madness for board games. We continue our alphabet draft of the best games from letters E through H. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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1 hr 38 min
April 04, 2023 Ep. #101: March Madness
While the rest of the world is tuned in to see who the greatest college basketball team is, we're looking at the heavy weights of board games to see which one will rise to the top. This past month kicked off the 20th Annual Geek Madness Tournament, and we're here to give our picks and thoughts on the results so far. We review recent plays of Ruination and Hansa Teutonica, as well as news of a Lord of the Rings version of MtG. We also begin our alphabet draft, starting with the best games from letters A through D. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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1 hr 25 min
March 23, 2023 Ep. #100: Times, They Are A Changing
We've finally made it, Episode 100 is finally here! In celebration of how far we've made it, we thought it would be fitting to take a look back on where we've come in our gaming journey and how are preferences in games have changed over the years. Frosthaven has finally made it to our game table and we share our thoughts on initial gameplay. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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1 hr 48 min
March 02, 2023 Ep. #99: We've Got The Power!
If you had one shot, or one opportunity to seize everything you ever wanted, what unique faction or power are you choosing in your favorite board games? This week on the Discussion Phase we're examining our player identities and what it is about certain asymmetrical abilities in games that always seem to be the ones we gravitate towards. We review recent plays of Dwellings of Eldervale and Empires of the North, as well as discuss just how import reviews are now that Brass: Birmingham is the new #1 game of all time. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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1 hr 24 min
February 21, 2023 Ep. #98: Stripping Things Down
All too often we can fall into the trap of thinking more in games means better, more content means quality, and miniatures equals fun. What happens when everything meant to make the game better actually makes it harder to get played? This week on the Discussion Phase we have been impressed by the ability of the recent released game Terra Nova and it's ability to take one of the heaviest games in Terra Mystica and streamline it in a way that makes is easier to teach, lighter in difficulty, but still retains the spirit of the game. We take a look a what other larger than life games may benefit from this same model. We also review recent plays of Dogs of War, Boast or Nothing, and more. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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1 hr 32 min
January 25, 2023 Ep. #97: Most Anticipated Games of 2023
2022 is officially a wrap and we're looking forward to everything 2023 has to offer for board gaming. This week on the Discussion Phase we look back at some of our favorite gaming moments for the year as well as make personal goals for 2023 and look at the games we are most anticipating. We also review recent plays of Orichalcum, The Gallerist, and Vindication. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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1 hr 41 min
January 11, 2023 Ep. #96: Top 50 Games of All Time (10-1)
It's finally here, the moment we've been waiting for all year, the definitive Top 10 Board Games of All Time. There will surprise and disappointment as we find out which games have fallen from the ranks, which games have soared to the top, and which games are standing the test of time. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us, and let us know what your top 10 games are!
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2 hr 3 min
January 03, 2023 Ep. #95: Top 50 Games of All Time (20-11) & Holiday Recap
We've officially made it through the holidays, which means teaching and playing new games with the family. This week we recap our holiday board game hits and misses. We also make our way through games 20-11 of our Top 50 Games of All Time. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!
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1 hr 39 min