The No Cube Zone

After much deliberation and discussion, we have decided to put the show on pause. We thank you all for joining us on this journey of Board Games, and for the many of you who invited us to their table, or shared in our joy of the hobby over the course of this past year and a half. We don't know what the future may hold, but know that once Jordan returns, the wheels will start spinning again and we'll find a way to get back into your ears. Thank you so much!

In this episode of the No Cube Zone, Erik Celebrates his eleventy-one years on this earth, Coniff complains about the USPS, and Rippee admits he's not much of an expansions guy. We also take a look at mechanics we don't like, and expansions we think are essential for their base game!

Intro Banter and Birthday Celebration! - 0:42 Mechanics we hate - 19:45 Board Game Showcase: Essential Expansions - 35:51 Outro and next episode? - 1:15:11

Darren Cooper Music - darrencoopermusic.com Sword Coast Soundscapes - youtube.com/c/SwordCoastSoundscapes/videos Wisdom For Wizards community - https://discord.gg/MkaT98B Howes Wood Designs - https://www.instagram.com/howes_wood_designs/

In this episode of The No Cube Zone, Erik apologizes for rambling on about Clank, in which he did sort of ramble on and almost put Coniff and Rippee and probably a lot of you to sleep... Coniff and Rippee talk Erik's game day, and we take a look at the zany Cosmic Encounter!

Intro Banter - 0:43 Whatcha been up to? - 8:32 Segment formerly known as Board Game Showcase: Cosmic Encounter - 49:48 The Ratings! - 1:03:00 Outro Banter and Next Episode? - 1:13:37

Darren Cooper Music - darrencoopermusic.com Sword Coast Soundscapes - youtube.com/c/SwordCoastSoundscapes/videos Wisdom For Wizards community - https://discord.gg/MkaT98B

In episode 04 of season 2 (26 if you're counting every episode) The Temp, aka Erik, Rippee, and Coniff discuss nuclear meltdowns, Chernobyl, March Madness.. what's that? this is a board game podcast? Fine... We also discuss the top 16 games on BGG and dive into Clank!

Intro Banter - 0:43 March Madness: Board Game Edition! - 10:10 Formerly Board Game showcase: Clank! - 36:36 Outro Banter and Next Game? - 1:17:12

Darren Cooper Music - darrencoopermusic.com Sword Coast Soundscapes - youtube.com/c/SwordCoastSoundscapes/videos Wisdom For Wizards community - https://discord.gg/MkaT98B

In Episode 03 of Season 2 of the No Cube Zone, Coniff and Rippee welcome Jordan's temporary replacement, Erik, to the show! They discuss not only the games they recently have purchased, but also the games they got to play with Jordan up in Omaha!

Intro Banter and the Temp's introduction - 0:42 What we've purchased recently - 11:35 The Nebraska trip plays! - 27:20 Outro banter and next game? - 1:12:10

Darren Cooper Music - darrencoopermusic.com Sword Coast Soundscapes - youtube.com/c/SwordCoastSoundscapes/videos Wisdom For Wizards community - https://discord.gg/MkaT98B

Season 2 continues with your hosts taking a look at FORGETTABLE GAMES (yes not unforgettable games, but the ones that are easily forgotten), a deep dive into Scythe and why it does and doesn't appeal to gamers, and we round out the episode with a special announcement from Jordan.

Intro Banter - 0:42 Forgettable Games - 9:18 The segment formally known as Board Game Showcase: Scythe - 24:36 Jordan's Rating Scale - 1:02:59 1 Star Ratings - 1:08:33 Outro banter and Jordan's Announcement - 1:13:59

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Season 2 of the No Cube Zone is finally here after a long and relaxing Holiday season. Cubes have finally come to the land of The No Cube Zone which is a paradox that cannot be explained. Jordan is happy, Coniff is annoyed, and as always, Rippee is keeping the two in check. We discuss what we are looking forward to in 2021 and take a look at Terraforming Mars!

Intro Banter - 0:41 New Season! - 4:35 Let's talk 2021 - 6:30 SEGMENT UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Terraforming Mars - 27:25 Jordan's Rating Scale - 52:00 1 Star Ratings - 1:00:37 Outro Banter - 1:04:10 Next game? - 1:06:03 BONUS SPEED REVIEW: Praga Caput Regni - 1:09:56

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"'Twas the week before Christmas, when all through the studio not a podcast was stirring, not even the talk shows The mics were hung on their boom arms with care, Dormant and silent just like the chairs

Jordan and Rippee were nestled snug in their beds, While visions of board games danced in their heads, And Swampy and Shiloh, chatting late into the night Their TVs on and playing, dead by daylight.

When out on the roof there arose such a clatter, Coniff sprang from his Xbox to see what was the matter! To the window he flew, peering out onto the snow Maybe Santa had come and brought a new episode..."

In this special holiday episode, Jordan and Coniff team up with Shiloh and Swampy from GG Party Chat to bring you an extra dose of holiday cheer. Happy Holidays!

First Community/Listener Holiday Greetings - 33:50 Second Community Listener Holiday Greetings - 1:32:13 A special thanks to all of you who contributed holiday greetings for this episode! The No Cube Zone would not be here without your support.

The Season 1 Finale of The No Cube Zone is finally here... Jordan, Coniff, and Rippee sit down and discuss their Top 10 Board games of all time... ever... OF ALL TIME.

Intro Banter - 0:41 Number 10 - 8:57 Number 09 - 17:01 Number 08 - 24:15 Number 07 - 33:16 Number 06 - 40:37 Number 05 - 47:45 Number 04 - 55:57 Number 03 - 1:03:11 Number 02 - 1:10:08 Number 01 - 1:17:18 See you next Season! - 1:26:04

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Welcome to this super spooky edition of the No Cube Zone... In this particularly creepy episode, your hosts discuss their recent endeavors, tell the tale of the scariest thing to ever happen to them, and round out the episode with a discussion on Dead of Winter. Stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear details on our season finale and a special mail-call!

Intro Banter/Whatcha Been up to? - 0:54 Jordan pays his debts - 14:41 Scary Story: Coniff - 32:27 Scary Story: Jordan - 43:03 Scary Story: Rippee - 45:05 Board Game Showcase: Dead of Winter - 50:05 1 Star Ratings... - 1:16:49 SEASON FINALE! - 1:22:47 Maaaail call! - 1:25:54

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