The Late Game Podcast

This week we talk Engine Building with a couple of our favorites.

Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn. Cchtenff shugg f'k'yarnak, nw s'uhn n'gha nw orr'e Tsathoggua shogg.

Hastur mg, naflkn'a hafh'drn chtenffagl hlirgh bug Tsathoggua nan'ghft sgn'wahl shogg nilgh'ri cR'lyeh llllor, sll'haog bug naCthulhu hlirgh nwyar 'fhalma goka lloig k'yarnak uh'e. 

So, obviously this isn't what we've been playing lately, in fact these aren't even show notes. No, these are a half-assed rendition of what good show notes would be if I (Tyler) had more time. We would love if any listeners wanted to help us with some written content or any other ways you can think of!

Thanks for listening!

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This week we discuss some of the solo gaming we have grown to really appreciate amidst the isolation of the seemingly endless pandemic. But first we get the latest Tabletop News and Kickstarter Updates.

• God Loves Dinosaurs

• Skeptics

• Endeavor

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This week we have something haunting for you... An interview with the designer of a spectral game of EVP's and ghostly investigations. Designed by Jonathan Usiak, Skeptics is a new game coming to Kickstarter on October 27th.

But first we hear about the latest news from Russ about Essen related releases.

•  KICKSTARTERS
  • King of the West

What we've been playing lately:

• Fury of Dracula

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This week we hear a few personal tales relative to Halloween and the spooky season. But first we discuss a few games we've played lately.

NEWS with Russ:

• Wingspan Expansion

KICKSTARTERS with Ken:

• King of the West

GAMES WE'VE PLAYED:

•  Horrified

Then we discuss a few Halloween traditions. Some related to board games and some not, but we each share a story from our younger years and find out some interesting things about our younger selves.

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This week we're missing Russ! It's okay, he's fine. Just buried in work but he should be back next week! 

So instead of the regular motley crew, we sit down with Ken's brother-in-law and newest guest host of The Late Game, Kyle.

Kyle is a newer gamer to the hobby looking for ways to scratch the gaming itch. We discuss some recent plays, and Kyle's growing interest in board games as well as his ongoing D&D group.

 KICKSTARTERS:

• Dungeon Drop

WHAT WE'VE PLAYED:

• Red Outpost

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This week we get back on track... well sort of... Russ is recording remotely, from the tub?! Tune in to find out more!

We also get the latest news from Russ and hear about some of the latest Kickstarters from Kenneth.

But first, what we've been playing:

Ticket to Ride: London

Dark Domains

On the Origin of Species

Marvel Champions

Forgotten Waters

Endangered Orphans

and more!

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The show has a solo mode?!   

This week I attempt the solo variant of the podcast. In a truncated format I roll through nearly all of the features of a regular length episode but in just about 30 minutes. I have to say, this is not a mode I would recommend using often. It is a much better 3 Player game. 

 KICKSTARTERS

• In Too Deep

GAMES PLAYED

• Smartphone Inc.

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This week we hash it out over another SuperFight-isode. This time featuring the best game to play in 60 minutes or less. But first we get the latest board game news from Russ and we get an update on Kickstarters from Kenneth, and of course we share what we've been playing lately.

• Nanty Narking

SuperFight '60 Minutes or Less

Russ-Wingspan

Tyler-Dice Forge

Ken-That's Pretty Clever

Who will win this one?! Tune in and find out!

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This week we talk about Table Presence. But first we Russ fills us in on the news and Kenneth covers a couple of Kickstarters. Then we share what we've been playing lately.

• Everdell

What is Table Presence?

According to Corey Young designer of the 2013 hit Gravwell: 

'Table presence is the visual wow factor of a game. Games that stop passers by in their tracks. It's the "what is that and when can I play" characteristic.' -C.Y.

I feel like this accurately defines Table Presence but let’s dig a little deeper...

Games with Table Presence:

• • War Chest

This week we talk about our newest fascination...  TRAIN GAMES!!!

What we've been playing lately:

• Dice Forge

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