This week on the Discussion Phase we take up the task of putting some our favorite artists head to head, and crowning the last artist standing! We also review recent plays of 1960: Making of a President, Unmatched, and Babylonia, as well as dive into the world of 3D printing. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!

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Every one loves a good "who done it" story where the world renowned detective is one the case. This week on the Discussion Phase, Inspector Oblivious and Detective Clueless are on the case of 10 murdered games, and try to figure out who is responsible. We also share our first impressions of Nemesis: Lockdown and Foundations of Rome. Also, you can join on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!

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It's said that numbers never lie, so why not listen to what they have to say. This week on the Discussion Phase, we break down how we rate and evaluate games, which games rise to the top, and which ones are firmly cemented at the bottom. We review an epic weekend of board games, share our initial thoughts on Root: Marauder Expansion, and review Clash of Cultures. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!

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They say sequels are never better than the originals, but this week we're going to try. We're drafting the our favorite games from BoardGameGeek's 101-200 games of all time. We review recent plays of Namiji, the successor to Tokaido, as well as So Clover. We also continue with "This, Not That." Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!

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While in the early 1700s people were experiencing a spiritual revolution, today we're experiencing a gaming revolution. This week on the Discussion Phase we dive into the new edition of Castles of Burgundy in partnership with Awaken Realms, and what other classic games could benefit from the Awaken realms treatment. We review some recent plays of Cthulhu Wars and Great Western Trail 2nd Ed.. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!

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Why do we compete? Why do some games feel better when we when, or others better when we don't? What makes board games different for other forms of competition? Now some may the answer to these questions, as well as all other questions of life, the universe, and everything is simply 42. This week on the Discussion Phase, we try go a little deeper and understand the "why" behind winning in board games. We review recent plays as well as our initial thoughts on the new hit show, Moon Knight. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!

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We would like to invite you into a woodland realm where the creatures are anything but cute and cuddly. By far Root is the #1 ranked game on our top games of all time, and this week we do a board game breakdown where we discuss anything and everything about the world of Root; from the theme, to the strategy, and even a little controversy. Our hope is that our love for this unique game may inspire others to explore and experience the same woodland realm. As always, make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!

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Now that the world has been opening back up, we here at the Discussion Phase have thankfully been able to do more traveling. However, the question still is, what games to bring with limited luggage and limited space to play when we travel. Which games pack the biggest punch for their small size? We review Air, Land, and Sea: Critters at War, as well as some other recent plays. We also catch up on the March Madness: Board Game Edition on BGG. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!

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Imagine, sitting down to play your favorite board game, only to soon realize that the game you've been playing has become real. This week on the Discussion Phase we find out what games we want have a Jumanji like experience with. We round up recent board gaming news as well as review recent plays of Bitoku and Brass: Birmingham. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!

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There's no denying the behemoth that is the video game industry, leading all global markets in gaming; with board games making up a relatively small percentage of the market. On this week's episode, we look at both board games and video games, and compare them in different categories to see how each may be doing things better than the other, and where board games could show some improvement to appeal to a larger audience. We review some recents plays, as well as comparing the family of For The Galaxy games. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!

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