We’re once again donning our thinking caps to interpret the language-based puzzle video game Chants of Sennaar. We discuss whether its linguistic deduction is more like crosswords or dark souls bosses, and provide some other recommendations for our lexical listeners.Light puzzle spoilers included.Other Games DiscussedThe Witness, Return of the Obra Dinn, Ultraviolet Grasslands, Suveh Nux, Botany Manor, Heaven’s Vault, Outer Wilds, City of Six Moons Further ReadingJoin the Club at https://www.omnigamers.club.Check out the video version of the podcast at https://youtu.be/_iMB1oFc6NE .We’re trying out a new video format for more ways to join the club. You can subscribe to our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpLsn5Z6qFhBDdMFmkhuAwAFollow Daniel at https://linktr.ee/boardgamefeastFollow Mark at https://instagram.com/omnigamermarkSend your questions, feedback and comments to [email protected]. Episode FileOGC-062-Chants-of-Sennaar.mp3

This week on the playlist we discuss the fresh batch of Spiel Des Jahres winners, along with a selection of hot new crowdfunding projects along with the latest games we’ve been playing.Topics DiscussedNews: Spiel Des Jahres, Cavern Shuffle, Wandering Galaxies, Coyote & Crow: Ahu Tiiko, Tabletop Mirror, MoonbeamVideo Games: Lords of the Fallen, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Mahokenshi, First Descendent, Kunitsu-gamiBoard Games: Arcs, Arctic ScavengersFurther ReadingElizabeth Hargraves SdJ statistics https://bsky.app/profile/elizhargrave.bsky.social/post/3kxt6a3s4k42yCavern Shuffle http://kck.st/3XVszTJWandering Galaxies http://kck.st/3y1Db94Coyote & Crow: Ahu Tiiko http://kck.st/463RZ3LTabletop Mirror https://tabletopmirror.com/homeMoonbeam (and associated projects) https://www.backerkit.com/c/collections/the-moonbeam-collectionAll My Best Friends Are Digital Podcasthttps://redcircle.com/shows/912e343f-cc03-42c7-a0eb-862949423503The Discard Pile Podcast https://linktr.ee/thediscardpilepodcastCheck out the video version of the podcast at https://youtu.be/wXhrl68e9LIFollow Daniel at https://linktr.ee/boardgamefeastFollow Mark at https://instagram.com/omnigamermarkSend your questions, feedback and comments [email protected]. Episode FileOGC-062-Playlist.mp3Next Featured GameChants of Sennaar

We’re joined by Olivia Lothary to raid the sandbox swathes of A Feast For Odin. Olivia serves up an offering of Miniatures games and we explore the wider Uwe oeuvre to see where A Feast For Odin sits in the pantheon.The podcast version is available on your podcatcher of choice including Apple and Spotify.Games DiscussedNight Thirst, Demonship, Warcrow, Aristeia!, Keystone: North America, Agricola, Caverna, Le HavreFurther ReadingFollow Olivia at https://www.instagram.com/olloplays/Pre-order Night Thirst https://blacksitestudio.com/en-ca/products/night-thirst-core-rulebookTinkerhouse Terrain https://tinkerhousegames.com/Follow Daniel at https://linktr.ee/boardgamefeastFollow Mark at https://instagram.com/omnigamermarkSend your questions, feedback and comments to [email protected]. Join the Club at https://www.omnigamers.club.Check out the video version of the podcast at https://youtu.be/iAqQOMwVsZ8.You can subscribe to our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpLsn5Z6qFhBDdMFmkhuAwANext Featured GameChants of SenaarEpisode FileOGC-061-A-Feast-For-Odin.mp3

We continue our summer streak of playlists with all the games to keep you cool.Games DiscussedNews: Mattel colorblind initiative, Rune Quest Humble Bundle, Deep Regrets Kickstarter, Ubisoft PlusVideo Games: 20 Minutes Till Dawn, Dredge, Zanki ZeroBoard Games: Diced Veggies, Quest for El Dorado, Paladins of the West Kingdom (plus City of Crowns expansion)Further ReadingMattel colorblind initiativehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/6/25/24185625/mattel-board-card-games-colorblind-accessible-uno-blokus-phase-ten-skip-boRune Quest on Humble Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com/books/runequest-chaosium-inc-booksDeep Regrets Kickstarterhttp://kck.st/45OE6q3Check out the video version of the podcast at https://youtu.be/kNIQ0N_VPDoFollow Daniel at https://linktr.ee/boardgamefeastFollow Mark at https://instagram.com/omnigamermarkSend your questions, feedback and comments to [email protected]. Next Featured GameA Feast for Odin with special guest Olivia LotharyEpisode FileOGC-060-95-Playlist.mp3

Due to summer scheduling, we’re bringing you a bonus Playlist of various games we’ve been playing. We attempt to balance our gaming diet with various cross-platform experiences, digital adaptations and home-brew hybrids.Games DiscussedNews: One Million Checkboxes, Game Pass on Amazon Firestick, Cyber-Forge Miniatures for Five Parsecs From HomeVideo Games: Baldur’s Gate 3, Halo Infinite, Trine, Quilts and Cats of CalicoBoard Games: Calico, Floor PlanTTRPGS: The Portal at House on the HillFurther ReadingClick One Million Checkboxes athttps://onemillioncheckboxes.com/Support Cyber-Forge Miniatures athttps://www.patreon.com/cyberforgeminisFind The Portal at Hill House athttps://presspotgames.itch.io/the-portal-at-hill-houseDice Bites Moldshttp://kck.st/3zgSBqBCheck out the video version of the podcast at https://youtu.be/yVUDj9OsKT8.Follow Daniel at https://linktr.ee/boardgamefeastFollow Mark at https://instagram.com/omnigamermarkSend your questions, feedback and comments to [email protected]. Next Featured GameA Feast for OdinEpisode FileOGC-060-75-Playlist.mp3

The Summer slump is having a chilling effect on our board game time, so we take the opportunity to sample some TTRPGs. Mark checks out Free RPG day and Daniel tries his hand at solo journaling. Having cracked into the souls-like genre with Another Crab’s Treasure, we continue to explore some other games before our skills become tarnished.Games DiscussedNews: Nintendo Direct, New Core Books for Dungeons & Dragons, Five Parsecs from Home - Tactics, Free RPG DayVideo Games: Elden Ring, Lords of the Fallen, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, Prince of Persia - The Lost Crown, Unicorn Overlord, Rogue TraderBoard Games: BulletTTRPGS: City of Mist, The Portal at Hill HouseFurther ReadingOut on the Shelves Library:https://linktr.ee/out_on_the_shelvesFive Parsecs from Home:https://modiphius.net/pages/five-parsecsThe Portal at Hill House:https://presspotgames.itch.io/the-portal-at-hill-houseCheck out Jamie Daggers’ miniature painting.Check out the video version of the podcast at https://youtu.be/jmF3ABMr4B4.Follow Daniel at https://linktr.ee/boardgamefeastFollow Mark at https://instagram.com/omnigamermarkSend your questions, feedback and comments to [email protected]. Next Featured GameA Feast for OdinEpisode FileOGC-060-5-Playlist.mp3

Time to raise some shell and take out the trash! This episode’s featured game is Another Crab’s Treasure, the souls-like platformer from Aggro Crab Games. We discuss accessibility, the types of friction in the genre and combating crabiness.The podcast version is available on your podcatcher of choice including Apple and Spotify.Further ReadingJoin the Club at https://www.omnigamers.club.Check out the video version of the podcast at https://youtu.be/0zUbJaMUNWc .We’re trying out a new video format for more ways to join the club. You can subscribe to our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpLsn5Z6qFhBDdMFmkhuAwAFollow Daniel at https://linktr.ee/boardgamefeastFollow Mark at https://instagram.com/omnigamermarkSend your questions, feedback and comments to [email protected]. Next Featured GameA Feast for OdinEpisode FileOGC-060-Another-Crabs-Treasure.mp3

It’s the playlist for June 12th. On this week’s playlist we discuss Summer Game Fest Announcements and the latest Kickstarters we’re excited for. Daniel celebrates hot crab summer and Mark tries his hand at miniature painting.Games DiscussedVideo Games: Tenjutsu, Alan Wake 2: Night Springs, Crab God, Live A Live, Unicorn Overlord, Rack & SlayBoard Games: Nawalli Kickstarter, Unstoppable! Kickstarter, Battle Spirit Saga, Kutna HoraTTRPGS: Cyberpunk RED: Combat Zone Kickstarter, Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars, Stormlight Archive RPG Kickstarter, City of MistFurther Reading ​​​​​​​Check out Jamie Daggers’ miniature painting.Check out the video version of the podcast at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpLsn5Z6qFhBDdMFmkhuAwAFollow Daniel at https://linktr.ee/boardgamefeastFollow Mark at https://instagram.com/omnigamermarkSend your questions, feedback and comments to [email protected]. Next Featured GameAnother Crab's TreasureEpisode FileOGC-060-Playlist.mp3

Grab your shovel, this episode we’re digging into The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls, the card-based adaptation of the classic rogue-like video game. We discuss how it translates from screen to table, what it means to take inspiration from Magic the Gathering, and how it functions as a customizable game engine.The podcast version is available on your podcatcher of choice including Apple and Spotify.Further ReadingJoin the Club at https://www.omnigamers.club.Check out the video version of the podcast at We’re trying out a new video format for more ways to join the club. You can subscribe to our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpLsn5Z6qFhBDdMFmkhuAwAThe Video Game Industry Does Not Exist (free e-book)https://direct.mit.edu/books/oa-monograph/5572/The-Videogame-Industry-Does-Not-ExistWhy-We-ShouldFollow Daniel at https://linktr.ee/boardgamefeastFollow Mark at https://instagram.com/omnigamermarkSend your questions, feedback and comments to [email protected]. Next Featured GameAnother Crab’s TreasureEpisode File

It’s the playlist for May 29th. We discuss the games we’ve been playing, and industry news including Video Games, Board Games, TTRPGS, and for the first time, Wargames.Games DiscussedVideo Games: Another Crabs Treasure, Hades 2, Children of Morta, Prince of Persia The Lost Crown, Hellblade Senua’s Sacrifice, Warhammer 40,000 Rogue TraderBoard Games: Darwin’s JourneyTTRPGS/Wargames: Five Parsecs from Home, Adventure Wargames, One Page Rules, Core SpaceFurther ReadingPuppets in High Places Kickstarterhttp://kck.st/3yAEsE5Children of Morta Kickstarterhttp://kck.st/3JRMT0fCheck out the video version of the podcast at https://youtu.be/bJBzq4c0duIWe’re trying out a new video format for more ways to join the club. You can subscribe to our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpLsn5Z6qFhBDdMFmkhuAwAFollow Daniel at https://linktr.ee/boardgamefeastFollow Mark at https://instagram.com/omnigamermarkSend your questions, feedback and comments to [email protected]. Next Featured GameThe Binding of Isaac: Four SoulsEpisode FileOGC-059-Playlist.mp3