Many video games give you the opportunity to build rollercoaster theme parks, zoos, and even entire cities, but what would it be like to be responsible for a board game company. This week on the Discussion Phase we step into the shoes of board game publishers and are tasked with putting together the best game possible. We also highlight some of our favorite games and memories from Gen Con 2022. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!

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Board game conventions are back in swing and the Discussion Phase is headed to Gen Con 2022. We highlight some our most anticipated titles to buy and demo. We also review Stars of Akarios and Age of Atlantis. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!

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We can't always be the best at everything, but what do you do when it feels like no matter how hard you try, you just can't seem to get a win. This week on the Discussion Phase we talk about games we are still able to find enjoyment in that doesn't involve winning. We preview the new space game taking the world by storm, Stars of Akarios, as well as some upcoming Spirit Island releases. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!

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In a time where every game seems to need 10 different expansions and heavy complexity games are taking up most of the space on BGG's Top 100 games, simpler games are often quickly forgotten about. This week we highlight some games that give you one action, and just that one action for the entire game, but give you a lot of creative space and decision making that we think make them still worth playing. We review some recent plays of Dune: Imperium, Radlands, and Mr. Jack. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!

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With the highly anticipated Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power show just around the corner, it had us wondering what games might rule all the others? This week we draft our one game, from many popular categories, that would be "The One Game" that we could only play for the rest of our live. We also review recent plays of Picture Perfect, Gaia Project, and Scythe; as well as share out thoughts on the recent CMON Kickstarter project. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!

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No, we're not talking about the Tango or the Waltz this week. We're talking about some of our favorite games that create great back and forth tension between players that starts to become a dance. We review recent plays of War of the Ring and City of the Big Shoulders, as well as talk about must haves in building a gaming space. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!

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There seems to be a trend lately of massively popular hobbyist games, such as Terraforming Mars, Gloomhaven, and now Terra Mystica, getting a "lite" version of their game made to appeal to a more mass market crowd and likely be on the self of large retailers. This week on the Discussion Phase we look at games we think would benefit from having a streamlined alternative to introduce to new or casual gamers. We also review recent plays of Age of Steam, Dead Reckoning, and Meadow. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!

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Many would likely agree that it can be very difficult sometimes to resist the urge to buy the newest expansions, modules, and packs for their favorite games. Because of course the add-ons could only ever make the game better, right? Not all board game expansions are made equal, so this week on the Discussion Phase, we draft some of our favorite expansions. We also review some recent plays of Egizia: Shifting Sands, Middle-Earth SBG, and Ethnos. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!

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We've all wondered what it would be like for some of our favorite characters from books, movies, and legends to interact with one another. This week we take a look behind the curtain of Unmatched and put together lists of our most wanted characters. We also review recent plays of Magnastorm, Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition, Brass, and Oath. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!

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The time has finally come, and another title by Cole Wehrle has hit Kickstarter in Arcs. This week on the Discussion Phase we do a deep dive on the history and design philosophies of Cole Wehrle, and explore what makes his designs unique. We also review recent plays of Cooper Island and Mind MGMT. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!

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