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In this episode, we found an order of druids attempting to learn the greatest secrets of the ancient oak tree. We climb it's branches and visit temples to show our devotion in this worker placement game. Listen to find out how Rachel broke the game and why we backed it in the first place!
Game Info:
1-4 Players
60-90 Minute Playtime
Ages 14+
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In this episode, we're getting warm and cozy with a nice cup of tea as collect flavorful ingredients and tasty addons in Chai. This is an order fulfilment game where different types of tea shops are competing to serve the most customers and brew the highest quality tea. There may even be a few famous cameos that drop in for a drink. Listen to find out why we're all just kids waiting to get our allowance and how many episodes we have left before Y2K23.
Game Info:
1-5 Players
20-60 Minute Playtime
Ages 8+
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Today we are joined by our friend and game creator Niall Crabtree of Crab Studios to discuss bluffing and deception games. We talk about the history and aspects of our favorite games that encourage us to lie to each other. Listen to find out who is always the traitor and when they aren't, who they always suspect. You'll also be able to learn about our guest's Nordic inspired bluffing game that is now available.
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In this episode, we venture into the Miskatonic University Museum to seal away an ancient one before they destroy the world! We're collecting clues, solving puzzles, and killing monsters. This dice chucking co-operative game gives you an easy and quick setup while offering a lot of replay-ability through its tough adventures. Listen to find out how many hours are in a day and where Jake's shameless ability to win leads him.
Game Info:
1-8 Players
90 Minute Playtime
Ages 13+
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In this episode, we're sewing together quilts and trying to fill in as much of it as possible! However, the patches don't come in standard shapes so making your quilt quickly starts to feel like a puzzle. This 2-person Tetris-like game offers many different themes, including one for Halloween! So listen to find out why Rachel wants to catch 'em all and how Jake is going to bring competitive shape matching to your favorite sports station!
Game Info:
2 Players
15-30 Minute Playtime
Ages 8+
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In this episode, we take to the high seas as mariner ocean creatures. We're vying for control of the local islands as the Bluefin Squadron and Mollusk Union or bootlegging our way to the top as true pirate smugglers. This asymmetrical dice rolling and area control game offers a Root-lite experience that's easy to learn and difficult to master. Listen to find out who the most seaworthy player is and why scissors and pocket watches are piratey.
Game Info:
1-4 Players
90-120 Minute Playtime
Ages 13+
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In this episode, we take on the role of Medieval pharmacists prescribing potions to balance the humors (black bile, yellow bile, blood, and phlegm) of the local townsfolk. We're talking to the creator of the game, Charlie McCarron, to understand all the love that went into the making of this game. From the delightfully intricate scenes taking place all around town to the hidden musical scores found on all bard cards, this deception and deduction game is full of all the right fun for the spooky season! Keep an eye out for it as it hits shelves this October.
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Game Info:
1-6 Players
45-60 Minute Playtime
Ages 10+
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In this episode, we become Loa or guardian spirits of an island where invading colonists have come to settle these undisturbed lands. We take on aspects of nature to instill fear, destroy cities and towns, and incite riots from the peaceful locals to help take the land back from these invaders. This complex co-operative game has a lot to offer with many spirits and adversaries across several expansions. Listen to find out Jake's favorite way to destroy invaders and Rachel's plan for office team building.
Game Info:
1-4 Players
90-120 Minute Playtime
Ages 13+
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Today we have some special friends join us on our journey through feudal japan! Emma and Tilly from the Geek Squared Show are discussing the zen experience of playing Tokaido! In this episode we discuss this wonderful game and describe our own journeys from Kyoto to Tokyo. Full disclosure we did play an electronic version of this as Emma and Tilly aren't exactly local here! Listen to this special episode to find out what kind of challenges and hilarious events occur as a result of using the infamous TableTop Simulator!
Game Info:
2-5 Players
45 Minute Playtime
Ages 8+
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In this episode, we become creepy mad scientists trying to complete the experiments left behind by our father. This story-driven worker placement game offers 3 starting scenarios and 8 different endings per scenario that are driven by your decisions throughout the game. You could end up in a bloody post-apocalyptic world or one driven by science and knowledge, and everything in between! Listen to find out why you should limit your trips to the town graveyard and what kind of crazy experiments you can undertake!
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Game Info:
2-4 Players
180 Minute Playtime
Ages 14+
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The podcast currently has 48 episodes available.