We look at stories that continue from game to game this week, examining games with campaigns. This time we're not tearing anything up. Today, Wednesday November 22nd 2017, we look in detail at Descent: Journeys in the Dark (2nd Edition), as well as examining what it is like to become attached to a character, and discussing the license these games give you to create your own stories around their narrative.

We look at stories that continue from game to game this week, examining games with campaigns. This time we're not tearing anything up. Today, Monday November 20th 2017, we start by asking how campaigns can be implemented in board games, give a couple of examples that have excited us, and ask who would like these games and why they're not so great for a gaming café.

On your own? Waiting for friends, or for another game to finish? You can still enjoy board gaming, as the SnakesCast examines this week as we discuss solitaire games. Today, Friday November 17th 2018, we look at the culture and perception of solitaire gaming, as well as discussing why some people might like it, and some might not, and why video games might be preferable for many.

On your own? Waiting for friends, or for another game to finish? You can still enjoy board gaming, as the SnakesCast examines this week as we discuss solitaire games. Today, Wednesday November 15th 2017, we continue by talking about some great games with one-player options. We also discuss the importance of win and loss states, and how solitaire play compares to video gaming.

On your own? Waiting for friends, or for another game to finish? You can still enjoy board gaming, as the SnakesCast examines this week as we discuss solitaire games. Today, Monday November 13th 2017, we begin by asking why you might play games by yourself, and what kinds of game there are for a single player.

This week on the SnakesCast, we're tearing things up. Literally. We're physically destroying game components... and writing on the board in permanent marker... but we were told to! We are turning our focus to games featuring the new Legacy mechanism. Today, Friday November 10th 2017, we finish up by talking about the other Legacy games that are available. We also discuss games that are similar, and whether they can provide a taster of the Legacy idea.

This week on the SnakesCast, we're tearing things up. Literally. We're physically destroying game components... and writing on the board in permanent marker... but we were told to! We are turning our focus to games featuring the new Legacy mechanism. Today, Wednesday November 8th 2017, we continue with the game that took the idea and ran with it: Pandemic Legacy. *** SPOILER WARNING: Very mild spoilers for Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 between 4'45" and 5'10". ***

This week on the SnakesCast, we're tearing things up. Literally. We're physically destroying game components... and writing on the board in permanent marker... but we were told to! We are turning our focus to games featuring the new Legacy mechanism. Today, Monday November 6th 2017, we begin by looking at the first game to feature the Legacy system: Risk Legacy.

Keep the lights on and the curtains closed as the fear takes hold this week. It's Halloween - so what better week to discuss fear in board games? Today, Friday November 3rd 2017, we face our fears and talk about both what makes a scary game in general, and what scares us.

Keep the lights on and the curtains closed as the fear takes hold this week. It's Halloween - so what better week to discuss fear in board games? Today, Wednesday November 1st 2017, the discussion turns to how cooperative games often allow for a large group of people to feel fear as the game fights back.