The Discussion Phase

Variety is the spice of life, and we all have our own preferences for play styles and strategies in board games. This week on the Discussion Phase we take another step into the world of miniatures gaming with A Song of Ice and Fire Miniatures Game and how it allows for all of our unique play styles to come together. We review recent plays of Too Many Bones, Bunny Kingdom, and an update on Oathsworn: Into the Deepwoord. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!

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First impressions matter, and they're hard to forget, but sometimes the reason for the bad experience may be our own. This week on the Discussion Phase we do some self-reflection on games that may have been better than we game them credit for and deserve a second chance. We also highlight the newest release from CMON, Dune: War for Arrakis. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!

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Who ever said "no man is an island" clearly never had strong opinions about board games. This week on the Discussion Phase we pick the games we feel most by ourselves for loving, and other people may make us feel like we're the crazy ones for liking. We review the most recent title from Leder Games in Ahoy, play a game highlighting just how generic of a name some board games have, as well as highlight some of our newly anticipated titles. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!

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Everything around us has been optimized to match us up with things that we like and products we're more likely to buy, but how do we find the right people to play board games with. This week on the Discussion Phase, we find a new tool that helps us find our perfect matches for designers, publishers, and even who to play games with. We also share our initial reviews and impressions of Oathsworn, as well as diving into deck-building with Eternal: Chronicles of the Throne. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!

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Okay so maybe not a literal line in the sand, but it makes for a good title. In the world of modern gaming it can be easy for different spheres of gaming to become a "us vs. them" situation, whether that is war gamers, those into collectible card games, role-players, or board gamers. This week on the Discussion Phase we try to identify what makes these groups of modern gamers different, but more importantly all the similarities they have, and how we could try and bridge the gap. The wait is finally over and the long anticipated Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood has finally arrived and we share our initial thoughts from the unboxing. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!

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Everyone has so many subscriptions and memberships these days with everything from media all the way to food delivery, that it's often hard to keep track of it all; but what if board game publishers start adopting these same membership models? This week on the Discussion Phase we come across a top publisher's new membership program and what it might mean for the future of purchasing games. We also review recent plays of Red Cathedral, Steamwatchers, and Tinner's Trail. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!

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Board gaming has long been lauded as a hobby that was accessible to everyone, but have the rising costs of production, shipping, and the crowdfunding model changed that. This week on the Discussion Phase we talk about the price of admission to get into and stay into board gaming, and if it's starting to leave some people out of the party. We also review Guild of Merchant Explorers, Fjords, and Crusaders: Thy Will Be Done. Make sure to join us on Discord and get in on the discussion with us!

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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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