We’re joined by Sean Weeks to tackle Slay the Spire, the towering pinnacle of games design that went there and back again, transcending the analog/digital divide. We sail the card river of randomization and discuss the art of board game adaptations, the taxonomy of genre and whether co-op play can change player behaviour.

Other games discussed:

Dominion, Ascension, Aeon’s End, Frostpunk, Gwent

Further Reading

Role of Play podcast coming soon

https://substack.com/@roleofplay

Check out Sean’s writing (unless your name rhymes with Dam Doltman)

https://weeksauthor.com/

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https://bsky.app/profile/weekswriter.bsky.social

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Pentiment

Before we unbox 2025, we’re reminiscing on some of our favourite game experiences of 2024*, on all platforms across the spectrum from screen to table.

*not necessarily released that year.

Games Discussed

Video Games: Star Wars Outlaws, Against the Storm, Chants of Sennaar, Heaven’s Vault, Thank Goodness You’re Here, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Metroid Dread, Little Kitty Big City, Unicorn Overlord, Metaphor Refantazio, Harold Halibut, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Aliens Dark Descent, Balatro, UFO 50, Noise1

Board Games: Arcs, Let’s Go to Japan, Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth, Sea Salt & Paper, Daybreak, Stardew Valley, Kutna Hora: The City of Silver, The King is Dead

Roleplaying Games: City of Mist, The Portal at Hill House, The Strange, Old Morris Cave (Thousand Year Old Campfire), Cyberpunk Red, Mothership

Timestamps

Video Games: 5:00

Board Games: 46:14

TTRPGs: 1:05:00

Outro: 1:21:00

Further Reading:

Rebel FM Video Game Music Spectacular

https://rebelfm.libsyn.com/the-rebel-fm-2024-video-game-music-spectacular

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https://youtu.be/aYcNrXiAlas

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Slay the Spire with Sean Weeks

Our ragtag gang is joined by game designer Greg Loring Albright to discuss TTRPG Scum and Villainy. We compare the GM and player experiences, discuss what it means to define your own sense of success and failure, and give some tips for navigating the joys and pitfalls of a freeform fiction first roleplaying experience…in space!

Other games discussed:

Blades in the Dark, a|state, CBR PNK, Ironsworn: Starforged

Further Reading

Keep the Faith

https://tinyurl.com/bdfd3r9e

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gloringalbright.com

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Slay the Spire: The Board Game

Daniel’s back with this recap of PAX Unplugged. We discuss indie alternatives to game distribution, our favourite candy to gamble in poker, and the most satisfying implements to hit fascists with in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

 Topics Discussed

Timestamps

Further Reading:

Indie Game Developer Network

https://www.igdnonline.com/

Indie Press Revolution

https://www.indiepressrevolution.com/

Plus One EXP

https://plusoneexp.com/

Chicken Fried Dice

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/urban-pro-games/chicken-fried-dice

PNW Card Games

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tomcardgames/pnw-a-book-of-card-games

Pocket Bard

https://www.pocketbard.app/

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https://youtu.be/MvDEVdQC_LU

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Scum and Villainy with Greg Loring-Albright

Mark and special guest Denis Ryan talk about Alien, Disney Chronicles of Light, Indiana Jones, and Star Wars. Wait. Are we sure this is a games show any more? While there is more movie (and podcast) talk than usual, we do get to the games, including: Do: Pilgrims of the Flying Temple, Nine Sols, and Vampire Survivors - Castlevania DLC.

Topics Discussed

Further Reading:

Check out the video version of the podcast at

https://youtu.be/7ULdxggnvj4

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Scum and Villainy

We’re once again going viking, with the cinematic spectacle of the video game Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II.We discuss the shift from the first game’s internal odyssey to an outward looking road trip, the purpose of violence, and the art of contemplating rocks.

Further Reading

Hellblade Helpline:

https://senuassaga.com/mental-health-support

Hellblade 2: The Others

https://kotaku.com/hellblade-2-senuas-saga-narrator-replay-1851497118

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Slay the Spire or Scum & Villainy

We’re back with a healthy balance of all the games we’ve been playing. Daniel revisits some childhood nostalgia with the saga of Ufouria and Mark has been entangled with the Terminator franchise.

Topics Discussed

Timestamps

Further Reading:

Wyrd Science Bundle:

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/499186/wyrd-science-vol-1-issues-1-6-bundle-bundle

Games Omnivorous

https://gamesomnivorous.com/

Boreal Frostlands Hexcrawl Tiles

https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/games-omnivorous/boreal-frostlands

Lairs Kickstarter

http://kck.st/4etYoYH

Mothership Month

https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/35ce4a9a-b5d8-4f6a-a39d-00c9c48d5f25/landing

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Hellblade 2: Senua's Saga

We welcome Alex McKenzie from Meeple and the Moose to join our fellowship in discussing The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth. We review our feelings on 7 Wonders Duel to discuss what eagles, olyphants and Gollum add to the stew.

Further Reading

Meeple and the Moose

https://meepleandthemoose.com/

Omnigamers’ Club episode on 7 Wonders Duel

https://www.omnigamers.club/2022/01/7-wonders-duel-pantheon-and-architects.html

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https://youtu.be/Zor3hcy0AN8

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Sengua’s Saga: Hellblade 2

Website

https://www.omnigamers.club/2024/11/the-lord-of-rings-duel-for-middle-earth.html

It’s the playlist for November 6th, 2024. We discuss Kurt Vonnegut's lost board game, Pokemon TCG Pocket, Cyberpunk Red, Nekojima, Nawali, Throne and Liberty, and more.

Timestamps

Further Reading:

Beyond Solitaire: Geoff Engelstein on Kurt Vonnegut's Lost Board Game

https://youtu.be/IJBNK18nhn8?si=MeqqSkgpMR0Xzcew

Geoff Engelstein’s GameTek newsletter

https://substack.com/@geoffengelstein

Mothership Month

https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/35ce4a9a-b5d8-4f6a-a39d-00c9c48d5f25/landing

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https://youtu.be/jxkZJLCrXOk

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The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth

This episode we’re braving the bad vibes of British Columbia to bring you the latest in games and gaming news. We discuss our experience with board games prototypes in Bellingham, the troubled history of Civilization clones, and how Sunderfolk is blurring the lines between digital and analog games.

Timestamps

Further Reading:

Epilogue: Finish your Story

⁠https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/violetdaisygames/epilogue-finish-your-story⁠

The Darkest Woods:⁠

mymcg.info/tdw

Sunderfolk

https://www.dreamhaven.com/games/sunderfolk

Chicken Fried Dice

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/urban-pro-games/chicken-fried-dice

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Next Featured Game 

Lasers & Feelings, or Lord of the Rings: Duel