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#221
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22 Aug 2011
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In this episode, Chief continues looking at how to start up a game group, and Jim looks at Core Worlds. Moritz talks about games with Paranoia, and Geoff talks abou the importance of choice. Greg discusses the IGA awards, Tom and Eric take a look at several new board games, and we all wish for expansions.
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#222
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29 Aug 2011
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Designer's Best: Martin Wallace
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In this episode, we visit yet another gaming store and answer a ton of user questions. We go over several new games, including Rune Age, and end the show with our favorite (and worst!) Martin Wallace games.
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#223
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06 Sep 2011
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In this episode, Tom interviews Wizkids, the Chief talks about Kickstarter, and Ryan hates on El Grande. Tom gives a full review of Star Trek: Fleet Captains, he and Eric talk about recently played games, and we talk about what age children should be at conventions.
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#224
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12 Sep 2011
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Six-Player Games
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In this episode we take a look at Elder Signs, Coyote, Castle Dash, and Adventurers: Pyramid of Horus. We learn some more about geek skills, game conventions, and answers to questions. Finally, we end the show with our top ten games for six players.
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#225
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20 Sep 2011
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In this episode, we talk about games that have had a profound influence on us, while Geoff takes a look at chaos theory. We talk about some recently played games, including Werewolf, Martian Dice, Tic Tac Boom, and Node; and review the Kobold Guide to Board Game Design. Andrew Miller questions why we game, and we take a look at some of the latest board game news.
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#226
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27 Sep 2011
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Designer's Best: Rob Daviau & Craig Van Ness
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In this show, Tom and Eric answer a pile of user questionsand talk about some recent games such as Space Maze and Back to theFuture, the card game. Father Geek talks about memorization, Gregabout the Great Escape, and we all give our top ten games from RobDaviau and Craig Van Ness.
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#227
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4 Oct 2011
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In this show, we talk about Belfort, King of Tokyo, Clippers, and Eaten by Zombies. Mark talks about taking kids to conventions, and Geoff discusses gamers helping real world problems. We go over news, and talk about themes that can make or break a game for us.
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#228
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10 Oct 2011
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Collectible Games
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In this episode, Moritz takes a vacation in Greece, and we talk about several new games, including Killer Bunnies and Hibernia. We answer a ton of listener questions, and conclude with our top ten collectible games.
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#229
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18 Oct 2011
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In this episode, we ask the question - what is the true gaming capitol of the world. We mention some recent games, including Discworld, and Geoff takes us on a Wild West showdown. Andrew wonders about detective games, and the Chief talks more about Kickstarter.
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#230
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24 Oct 2011
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Halloween Games
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In this episode, Tom and Eric are joined by Quinton and Paul from theShut up & Sit Down video show. We answer quite a few questions, andthen delve into our top ten horror themed games. Mwa ha ha ha!
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#231
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4 Nov 2011
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In this show, we hear information from all of our contributors from all over the world, including the return of Dexter! We take a look at several games, including an indepth review of Risk: Legacy. Eric recounts his experiences at Extra Life, and we conclude the show with our favorite gaming websites.
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#232
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8 Nov 2011
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Historical Games
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n this episode, we are joined by Rich Sommer from the AMC show Mad Men. He talks about his new board game TV gig, and helps us answer our many questions. We get a report from Essen, and close the show with our top ten historical games.
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#233
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17 Nov 2011
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In this episode, Moritz talks about the iPad, and Tom rants aboutknow it alls. We talk about Star Trek Fleet Captains, Legend ofDrizzt, and other new games. We end the show talking about ourfavorite games to play with a deck of cards.
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#234
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22 Nov 2011
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Dexterity Games
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In this show, we talk about some new games - with Steve and Richard discussing King of Tokyo. We finish off our large list of user questions, and then go into our favorite dexterity games. Plus, a rant!
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#235
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29 Nov 2011
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In this episode, the Chief talks about some new Kickstarter projects, while Andrew Miller asks if playing World War 2 games is immoral. Geoff and Greg pop in with segments, Steve reviews Sentinels of the Multiverse, and we talk about our favorite paper and pencil games.
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#236
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6 Dec 2011
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Fantasy Games
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In this episode, we are joined by Russ Wakelin from the D6 Generation podcast. We answer a few questions, talk about the complexity of modern games, and then delve into our top ten fantasy games.
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#237
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13 Dec 2011
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In this episode, Geoff talks about Power Creep, while Moritz reviews Shadow Era. We talk about some Turkeys and Kangaroos (games that have changed in our rankings) and player stereotypes. We discuss Souvlaki wars, Coercio, Flash Duel, Kill Shot, On the Underground, and Canal Mania. Finally, we end the show with a discussion on addictive games and how we broke (or didn't!) the addiction.
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#238
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20 Dec 2011
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Out Of Personal Comfort Zone
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In this show, Ryan muses about artists and games, and Tom groans about times he says "Oops". We talk about recently played games, and interview Christof Tisch about German culture and games. Finally, we talk about our top ten games that are out of our personal comfort zones. Oh, and listen to the very end, after the outro.
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#239
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10 Jan 2012
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In this episode, we are joined by a ton of contributors as we take a look back over the year of 2011. In this first half, we talk about the best card, war, and party game. We discuss our most surprising game, as well as the most dissappointing. We talk about he best components and artwork, as well as the worst games of the year. And we talk about the year as a whole, including the top ten news stories of 2011.
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#240
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17 Jan 2012
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Top Ten Games - 2011
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We continue our best of 2011 show, still joined by an army of contributors! In this half, we talk about our favorite expansions of 2011, as well as the best reprint, most innovative game, best family game, strangest game, biggest brainburner, and more! Finally, though, we come to the BEST games of the year - including our top ten games of 2011.
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