The Bifrost is open, and the Gateway Gamers are back with another thunderous entry in our Summer of Marvel United! This week, Bryan and Rp dive headfirst into the Tales of Asgard expansion, where Loki stirs up trouble and illusions reign supreme. Can the Mighty Thor, Korg, Valkyrie, and Beta Ray Bill bring the thunder—or will the Trickster God turn the tide?

We crack open this mythic box to explore the new heroes, locations, and traitor mode added to the Marvel United system, all while dodging Loki’s signature mischief and misdirection. Plus, we compare the first wave of Marvel United expansions to the latest batch—has power creep struck harder than Mjölnir? Is newer always better, or do the original sets still hold the throne?

Whether you're a solo gamer, collector, or Marvel fan, this episode is packed with insights, gameplay impressions, and enough Asgardian drama to make Odin raise an eyebrow. Tune in for hammer-worthy hot takes and find out if Tales of Asgard is worthy of a place in your collection.

It's clobberin' time on this week’s episode of The Gateway Gamers Podcast!

Bryan Marvel and Rp continue their Marvel United Summer by diving headfirst into the cosmic chaos of the Fantastic Four expansion. From stretchy strategies with Mr. Fantastic to fiery plays with the Human Torch, the crew breaks down each member of Marvel’s First Family, along with the invisible impact of Invisible Woman, the rocky resilience of The Thing, and even the shape-shifting menace of Super-Skrull.

Before battling it out on the tabletop, Bryan and Rp share their thoughts, memories, and comic book history with the Fantastic Four, just in time for Marvel’s Fantastic Four movie reboot hitting theaters this week. Will the new film finally live up to this legendary team’s potential—or will it flame out like previous versions?

Whether you're a board game fan, a Marvel movie junkie, or a superhero squad strategist, this episode is fantastically for you.

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Suit up, true believers! As part of our Marvel United summer event, we’re replaying one of our most action-packed episodes: our deep dive into the explosive expansion, Return of the Sinister Six.

Join us (yes, the same lovable morons) as we take on the challenge of facing six iconic villains at once in this unique twist on the Marvel United formula. We break down the strategic layers, new gameplay mechanics, and cinematic thrills this expansion brings to the table.

Whether you're looking to brush up on your tactics or just diving into Marvel United for the first time, this episode is packed with tips, laughs, and plenty of cape-swirling commentary. We’ll cover assembling your ultimate team of heroes, how the Sinister Six scenario plays out, and why this box might be the most intense Marvel United experience yet.

So if you missed it the first time—or just want a refresher before jumping into summer gameplay—tune in and get ready to save the day all over again with Marvel United: Return of the Sinister Six, only on the Gateway Gamers Podcast!

✨ “It’s been CMON all along…”

On the latest enchanted episode of The Gateway Gamers, Bryan Marvel and RP crack open Marvel United: The Witching Hour small expansion and dive into its Scarley Witch–themed chaos. The cards are cool. The mechanics are magical. But the real villain here? CMON Games.

RP isn’t hexed by Wanda—he’s hexed by the publisher’s ongoing drama: production delays, questionable business practices, and Kickstarter fatigue. While The Witching Hour expansion casts some charming spells on the Marvel United formula, the company behind it keeps conjuring community frustration.

Has CMON become the true big bad of the board game multiverse?

🎙️ Tune in wherever you get your podcasts and join the discussion!

🔮 Time Travel Trouble! The Sentinels Return in This Mutant-Sized Replay! 🔮

The X-Men are back… or should we say were back? The boys of The Gateway Gamers Podcast are taking a trip to the Days of Future Past in this re-release episode, diving into the Kickstarter-exclusive expansion for Marvel United from CMON and Spin Master!

Join us as we revisit this epic scenario featuring towering Sentinel miniatures, an ultra-tough co-op mission, and your favorite mutant heroes from across the timeline. Will the X-Men rewrite destiny—or become footnotes in a doomed future?

This box packs massive minis, strategic gameplay, and all the X-Men board game action fans could ask for. Whether you're a Marvel superfan, a tabletop tactician, or just mutant-curious, this is the perfect time to jump into the timeline!

⏳ Don’t get stuck in the past—listen now wherever podcasts are available!

🕷️ Swing into the Spider-Verse with The Gateway Gamers Podcast! 🕷️

In this spectacular episode of The Gateway Gamers Podcast, we're crawling deep into the Marvel United: Spider-Geddon Core Box from CMON and Spin Master Games! This web-slinging expansion brings together a multiverse of Spider-Man heroes and villains, from classic Spidey to the wildest wall-crawlers you’ve never heard of.

Join Bryan and RP as they untangle the sticky pros and cons of this box, chat about their favorite spider-variants, and decide whether this expansion is a friendly neighborhood must-have or just tangled filler. With great power comes great replayability… or does it?

Perfect for fans of Marvel board games, Spider-Man tabletop gaming, and anyone diving into the Marvel United universe this summer!

🕷️ Don’t get stuck on the fence—swing in and listen now wherever podcasts are available!

Marvel United Summer rages on—and this week, we're unleashing the X-factor! That's right, we're revisiting Marvel United: X-Men, the mutant-packed expansion that introduced anti-heroes and seriously leveled up the difficulty.

Join Bryan and RP as they break down the gameplay mechanics, mutate their thoughts on the Kickstarter, and dive deep into comic book lore like a pair of adamantium-clawed nerds. Whether you're Team Xavier or rocking with Magneto, there's something for every Marvel maniac in this episode.

Stream now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your superpowered content!
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In this marvel-ous episode, we're kicking off Phase One of our Marvel United Summer Spectacular! Bryan and RP dive headfirst into the multiversal mayhem of the fourth core box in the Marvel United series — Marvel United: Multiverse by CMON and Spin Master.

We assemble the facts on the newest heroes, villains, and gameplay twists, breaking down what’s boosting this box into legendary territory… and what still leaves us feeling a little snapped. From power creep to new mechanics, we explore how this entry reshapes the Marvel United metagame and whether it's a must-have for fans, collectors, and solo superheroes.

Whether you're team co-op, team solo, or just here for the minis — Listeners, assemble!

🕷️ Avengers…Reassemble! 🕷️
We’re re-uploading our classic Marvel United episode to kick off our Marvel-ous summer event! This Infinity Edit trims the fat and delivers the meat & potatoes of the core box gameplay—exploring the rules, mechanics, and heroic highlights of the original Marvel United.

💥 This is just Phase One of our Marvel crossover event! 💥
So suit up, true believers, because this Monday we’re diving headfirst into the Multiverse of Marvel United—from X-Gene clashes to cosmic chaos!

Whether you're playing solo or assembling a full team of heroes, this episode is your origin story.

In this special episode of The Gateway Gamers, host Bryan takes a pause from the usual laughs and dice-chucking chaos to talk about about mental health and how certain board games have become his go-to tools for self-care. From the solo survival horror of Final Girl to the meditative tile-laying of A Gentle Rain, these games have brewed up moments of calm—often alongside a strong cup of coffee.

Tune in for a heartfelt discussion on why sometimes the best therapy comes in a box, whether you're solving crimes in MicroMacro: Crime City, adventuring in Dungeons & Dragons, or reflecting with Finding Calm. If you're looking for relaxing board games, cozy solo sessions, or just ways to protect your peace, this episode is steeped in warm vibes and real talk.

So grab your favorite mug, press play, and discover how gaming can be more than a hobby—it can be a lifeline.