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Join Ed and Lauren in the Icewind Dale!This mini-series charts the escapades of Ranger Amarille (Lauren) and Paladin Uridon (Ed) as they delve into the icy tundra of the Ten Towns.  This week, Amarille and Uridon continue their exploration of the ice caves in the fringes of Easthaven. CONTACT: hellobitsnboards@gmail.comCREDITSIntro and Outro:Freesound.orgFantasy Gaming Intro by Tyops

Hello forest friends! Today we’re going to be talking about Everdell - a game of fierce competition and sly strategies under the veil of cute critters, furry (or feathered!) communities in a serene fantasy forest. What could go wrong....?CONTACThellobitsnboards@gmail.comMUSIC CREDITShttps://www.freesound.org/ Mid-intro/outro - 'Grandpa's Great Escape by TRG BanksYellow Tree - dreamy cassette loop 

Join Ed and Lauren in the Icewind Dale!This mini-series charts the escapades of Ranger Amarille (Lauren) and Paladin Uridon (Ed) as they delve into the icy tundra of the Ten Towns.  This week, Amarille and Uridon meet the rest of the party, crash a séance and get into a spot of bother in an ice cave!If you're interested in how Amarille and Uridon ended up in the tavern, check out Session 0 of the series!CONTACT: hellobitsnboards@gmail.comCREDITSSound Effects:Freesound.orgCrowd with Violin Playing by alukahnWind2.aif by pushtobreakwinter woods NL Beek 02 160216_0848.flac by klankbeeldDark Cinematic Intro 01 by Michael-DBIntro and Outro:Freesound.orgFantasy Gaming Intro by Tyops

Join Ed and Lauren as they plunge into the Icewind Dale in their first ever DnD adventure!This miniseries charts the escapades of Ranger Amarille (Lauren) and Paladin Uridon (Ed) as they delve into the icy tundra of the Ten Towns.  Alex, our friend and DM extraordinaire, was kind enough to run a special adventure to familiarize us with the mechanics and weave us into an ongoing narrative.We start off by introducing our characters and then go into a summary of our first session! CONTACT: hellobitsnboards@gmail.comCREDITSSound Effects:Freesound.orgCrowd with Violin Playing by alukahnWind2.aif by pushtobreakwinter woods NL Beek 02 160216_0848.flac by klankbeeldDark Cinematic Intro 01 by Michael-DBIntro and Outro:Freesound.orgFantasy Gaming Intro by Tyops

We built this city....we built this city on MAAAAARS!!!Lauren and Ed have returned from the Red Planet after (what seems like) generations! In this episode they explore the colossal undertaking that is Fryxgames' sensational Terraforming Mars!Listen here to learn all about MEGA CORPORATIONS, why asteroids crashing into your planet IS A GOOD THING and why the future is bright for ALL MANKIND!We also briefly discuss our upcoming DnD minisodes... stay tuned!CONTACThellobitsnboards@gmail.comCREDITShttps://www.fryxgames.se/games/terraforming-mars/MUSIC CREDITShttps://www.freesound.org/Intro: Dream (epic intro synth music).wav by bigmanjoe Mid-intro/outro - 'Grandpa's Great Escape by TRG Banks

It’s an unwanted present... and it’s panda shaped! Today we work out how much we’ve really learned about gardening this year by taking on the job of the palace courtiers in the garden of the Japanese emperor. Join us as we attempt to find harmony between the royal gardener and a (very hungry) furry friend in the wonderful Takenoko.After our review section, we delve into some of the highlights of 2020 and talk about what we want to see in 2021.CREDITShttps://studiobombyx.com/en/jeu/takenoko/MUSIC CREDITShttps://www.freesound.org/Intro/outro - 'Grandpa's Great Escape by TRG Banks

The second in our 'When Video Games do Board Games' series. Join us as we dive into Bethesda's iconic post-nuclear Fallout universe, replete with Super Mutants, Rad Scorpions and rads...lots of rads.Ed gets particularly chatty in this one, so strap in and brace yourselves for opinions galore. Did it live up to his expectations?Tune in to find out!Fantasy Flight Gameshttps://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/fallout/MUSIC CREDITShttps://www.freesound.org/Intro/outro - 'Grandpa's Great Escape by TRG BanksIntro overlay: Jovica: Melodrone Multisample

KWEEEEHHHH!!Translation: Thanks for joining us, Chocobo pals!Today we embark on a journey into the world of videogame x boardgame cross-overs!We begin with one of our favourite franchises: Final Fantasy. Yes, Square Enix has provided us with hundreds of hours of entertainment over the last 20 odd years with this series of games, (as well as teaching us how to read Roman numerals!) but how well does this translate into a boardgame? Tune in to find out!MUSIC CREDITShttps://www.freesound.org/Intro/outro - 'Grandpa's Great Escape by TRG BanksIntro overlay: theojt-Fantasy Classical Themes

Uh oh... this episode, Lauren and Ed find themselves up (space)ship creek without a captain!Join us as we fight off invading alien marauders, repair our own crumbling spaceship and try desperately to “FIX THE JUMP CORE” in the frantic sci fi spectacular, The Captain is Dead. This game is an homage to all your sci-fi favourites, but also a hoot for those who don’t know their Patrick Stewarts from their Martha Stewarts *hint* not referring to Ed.https://www.alderac.com/the-captain-is-dead/https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/the-captain-is-deadMUSIC CREDITSIntro/outro - 'Grandpa's Great Escape by TRG Bankshttps://www.freesound.org/The Passage by AlyonSpaceship battle inside, Explosion 1 and Steampipe Alarm by Cydon

The island fights back!Join us for a game that has long been on our collective radar - Eric Reuss' SPIRIT ISLAND!Immersive, deeply strategic and downright beautiful, this co-operative epic pits players - Spirits of an island - against colonial invaders. Work together, alongside the native setters, to thwart the explorations and win back the island.https://store.greaterthangames.com/spirit-island.htmlMUSIC CREDITShttps://www.freesound.org/Intro/outro - 'Grandpa's Great Escape by TRG BanksIntro overlay: Timbre

What's that coming over the hill is it a shoggoth? is it a shoggooooth?Our intro this week features the fantastically talented Philip Nightingale of Zombies Run fame!Join us this week as we head to Lovecraft country!Yes, we'll be doing some sightseeing in historic Arkham, quaint Dunwich, scenic Kingsport and friendly Innsmouth. At least that's what the tourist board told us...Pandemic: Reign of Cthulhu is a 2-4 player coop from the legendary Z-Man games. It's a race against time! Slay cultists, close gates, and prevent the human race from sliding into annihilation and madness! No pressure then.We're huge fans of Pandemic and Ed is really into his eldritch horror.  Surely this is a match made in heaven right? Find out as we get to grips with Cosmic Horror 101.https://www.zmangames.comhttps://www.zombiesrungame.comhttps://www.freesound.org Atmopshere from 'Onderwish'Intro/outro - 'Grandpa's Great Escape by TRG Banks

Well whaddya know?! Lauren finally cracked and played a game from Games Workshop!If you're a fan of all that is grim and dark in the far future, this is definitely not one to miss!Journey with us into the Blackstone Fortress, battling beasties, nasties, gribblies and hammer wielding post-humans... It may be a coop, but your fellow adventurers are merely allies of convenience as you press forwards with your own agenda. Fight your way into the depths, discovering archeotech and  clues that may help to uncover the secret at the heart of the Blackstone Fortress.Things get a little left field at the end as we bring you an action-packed experience, featuring Lauren 'on keys'. You're welcome.https://www.games-workshop.com https://www.freesound.org Atmospheric Music - Patrick LieberkinTheme music -' Grandpa's Great Escape' by TRG Banks

You know nothin' John Snow!Today is an episode full of both ice and fire. Brace yourselves for backstabbing, red weddings, wildlings and strategic medieval warfare!This is a competitive game for 3 - 6 players from one of Ed's favourites - Fantasy Flight Games! Fans of the series will love this. Join us as we try our level best to introduce you to the mechanics of the game and to our experiences of duking it out in Westeros. Strictly no dragons allowed. Will we remain firm allies and bosom buddies throughout the episode? Or will this descend into betrayal and bloodshed? Listen and find out!https://www.fantasyflightgames.comIntro/outro music - 'Grandpa's Great Escape' by TRG Bankshttps://www.freesound.orgWar horn sound effect by CGEffectsTheme music -' Grandpa's Great Escape' by TRG Banks

'Did somebody say ZOMBIES?!?!'We are excited to be discussing one of your favourites today - ZOMBICIDE! A cooperative board game for 2-4 players. This one has it all: Zombies, pimp mobiles, Molotov cocktails and a roller-skating waitress brandishing a chainsaw. You're in for a treat...  Join us as we share our thoughts on Guillotine Games' homage to all things zombie apocalypse.https://www.zombicide.comhttps://www.freesound.org - Chainsaw effects from Matt_beerIntro/outro music: 'Grandpa's Great Escape' by TRG Banks

Hey there friend! You’ve stumbled across the inaugural episode of boardgame review and discussion podcast Bits ‘n’ Boards. Well done you.Today we dive into the fantasy world of Mice and Mystics, a narrative-rich co-operative game for 2 - 4 players from Plaid Hat Games In this episodes we discuss how the game works, our impressions of it and how you can make the most of your adventure with Prince Collin and his friends. Happy listening! https://www.plaidhatgames.comhttp://www.freesound.orgTheme music -' Grandpa's Great Escape' by TRG BanksIntro music- 'fairytale SFX by Slaking_97