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As the nights draw in and it’s getting colder, it’s time for Antoinette and Oliver to talk about Christmas. We hope you snuggle down in the armchair with your slippers on and a warm jumper and maybe even a hot chocolate in your hands, while we talk about our favourite games for the holidays. If you have board game-related problems you want our help with, then feel free to ask them in our dedicated Discord channel at https://discord.gg/fxQTVGW Intro Music: Black Moons by The 126er on YouTube Games List In order of appearance: KittinTinderbloxFortUnder Falling SkiesDropMixVindicationThe CrewOliver’s review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2020/12/05/the-crew-the-quest-for-planet-nine-saturday-review/My CityLignumWingspanAntoinette’s review: https://youtu.be/iTk92EiaCicOliver’s review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/03/16/wingspan/Oliver’s playthrough: https://youtu.be/YRY6uztJ1eAWits & WagersBack to the Future: Dice Through TimeOliver’s review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2020/07/04/back-to-the-future-dice-through-time-saturday-review/Oliver’s unboxing: https://youtu.be/FUdEq4QZbtYSeikatsuAntoinette’s review: https://youtu.be/04TM_-CSqYsQuacks of QuedlinburgOliver’s review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2020/06/06/the-quacks-of-quedlinburg-saturday-review/CryptidChaiOliver’s review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2018/11/24/chai/Oliver’s unboxing: https://youtu.be/_rjrQYyR_oITime of Legends: Joan of ArcAntoinette’s review: https://youtu.be/j2qZPOv-Kh8SplendorOliver’s review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2020/07/25/splendor-saturday-review/Oliver’s unboxing: https://youtu.be/eqatqPK62-ESteamDungeons & DragonsCarcassonneXia: Legends of a Drift SystemHardbackOliver’s review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/08/24/hardback-saturday-review/Star RealmsCamel UpThe MindOliver’s review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/01/05/the-mind/Oliver’s unboxing: https://youtu.be/UyLfbYqeMEYBattleCONNear and FarAbove and BelowNemesisCodenamesTang GardenTokaidoMystic ValeOliver’s review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2018/12/08/mystic-vale/ Websites Mentioned Roll D20Kickstarter

In this episode, we talk about board game conventions, exhibitions and events. We touch on the best things about in-person events and share our thoughts and experiences with digital conventions. If you have board game-related problems you want our help with, then feel free to ask them in our dedicated Discord channel at https://discord.gg/fxQTVGW Intro Music: Black Moons by The 126er on YouTube Games List In order of appearance: Zombie FluxxHaunt the HouseOliver’s review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/02/23/haunt-the-house/Oliver’s unboxing: https://youtu.be/oWpe5GQw3ZgJawsOliver’s review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2020/10/10/jaws-saturday-review/Oliver’s unboxing: https://youtu.be/kSHBMuIL-0gNyctophobiaFury of DraculaCastles of TuscanyAntoinette’s review: https://youtu.be/GteIeAWsobABonfireQ.E.Oliver’s review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2020/10/31/q-e-saturday-review/Oliver’s unboxing: https://youtu.be/VLN4z7ndm1oXia: Legends of a Drift SystemSeasons of RiceOliver’s review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2020/11/07/seasons-of-rice-saturday-review/SprawlopolisFog of LoveSkull KingOliver’s review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2020/01/04/skull-king-saturday-review/

After talking about the games we played, we answer our listener’s very serious, as well as very silly, questions. If you also have board game related problems you want our help with, then feel free to ask them in our dedicated Discord channel at https://discord.gg/fxQTVGW Intro Music: Black Moons by The 126er on YouTubeInterstitial Music: Local Forecast Slower by Kevin MacLeodBackground Music: Minimal Foreboding Epic Orchestral by MusicLFilesSound Effects: BBC Sound Effects Library Useful Links Birds of Wingspan appThe Game CrafterThe Dice TowerRahdoHeavy CardboardSlickerdripsChessex DiceRoll20MeetUpDiscordYucataBoardgame Arena Games List In order of appearance: LignumAzulScovilleCrusaders: Thy Will Be DoneTrajanWingspanFluxxConnect 4Twilight ImperiumScytheTicket to RideTerraforming MarsBrassClans of CaledoniaRoamKeyForgeLove LetterTerra Mystica

We want to look at all the best things about board games. Music: Black Moons by The 126er on YouTube Games List In order of appearance: The Crew: https://www.kosmos.de/spielware/spiele/familienspiele/7406/die-crewPictures: https://www.riograndegames.com/games/pictures/Keyflower: http://www.huchandfriends.de/index.php/en/?option=com_content&view=article&id=225Board Game Inquisition review: https://youtu.be/VX_reSETPI0Back to the Future: Dice Through Time: https://www.ravensburger.org/uk/products/games/strategy-games/back-to-the-future-26842/index.htmlTabletop Games Blog review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2020/07/04/back-to-the-future-dice-through-time-saturday-review/Tabletop Games Blog unboxing: https://youtu.be/FUdEq4QZbtYKlask: https://klaskgame.com/Don’t Get Got: https://bigpotato.com/gb/games/dont-get-got/Colourbrain: https://bigpotato.com/gb/games/colourbrain/Christmas Cracker Games: https://www.thedarkimp.com/cracker-games-kickstarter/Swatch: https://www.minervatabletop.co.uk/swatchTabletop Games Blog review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2020/08/01/swatch-saturday-review/Aeon’s End: https://www.actionphasegames.com/pages/aeons-endTime of Legends: Joan of Arc: http://www.mythicgames.net/en/time-of-legends-joan-of-arc/Scythe: https://stonemaiergames.com/games/scythe/Board Game Inquisition review: https://youtu.be/L3XD61uKhuQTabletop Games Blog review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/01/19/scythe/Tabletop Games Blog playthrough: https://youtu.be/0ZAHLEdpu3kAbove and Below: https://redravengames.squarespace.com/above-and-belowNear and Far: https://redravengames.squarespace.com/nearandfarSleeping Gods: https://redravengames.squarespace.com/sleeping-gods

In episode 19, we want to look at filler games and heavy games and share with you our favourites for each type. Music: Black Moons by The 126er on YouTube Games List In order of appearance: Isle of Cats: http://thecityofkings.com/games/the-isle-of-cats/Euphoria: https://stonemaiergames.com/games/euphoria/Board Game Inquisition review: https://youtu.be/ETxbdS9AuyMTabletop Games Blog live stream: https://youtu.be/Hi78i0BR_hwScoville: http://playtmg.com/scoville/Chai: https://steepedgames.com/Tabletop Games Blog review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2018/11/24/chai/Tabletop Games Blog Kickstarter review: https://youtu.be/3R7QEKthQhYRace for the Galaxy: https://www.riograndegames.com/games/race-for-the-galaxy/Azul: https://www.nextmovegames.com/en/home/48-azul.htmlKingdomino: https://coiledspring.co.uk/product/kingdomino/Tabletop Games Blog review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2020/05/23/kingdomino-saturday-review/Tabletop Games Blog unboxing video: https://youtu.be/97PTp6F_RlUTerra Mystica: http://www.feuerland-spiele.de/en/spiele.htmlTabletop Games Blog review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/06/01/terra-mystica/Tabletop Games Blog live stream: https://youtu.be/kk_RTf7O3UMOnitama: https://www.arcanewonders.com/game/onitama/Epic – the card game: https://www.epiccardgame.com/Star Realms: https://www.starrealms.com/Seikatsu: https://www.idwgames.com/shop/seikatsu/Board Game Inquisition review: https://youtu.be/04TM_-CSqYsSilver: https://beziergames.com/products/silverTabletop Games Blog review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/08/31/silver-saturday-review/Tabletop Games Blog unboxing video: https://youtu.be/wytBaaNR43cThe Hanging Gardens: http://www.riograndegames.com/games.html?id=264Tabletop Games Blog review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/05/25/the-hanging-gardens/Reef: https://www.nextmovegames.com/en/all-our-games/47-reef.htmlJaipur: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/54043/jaipurTabletop Games Blog review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2020/02/29/jaipur-saturday-review/Tabletop Games Blog unboxing video: https://youtu.be/LkZBGbAMa3kSan Juan: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/8217/san-juanMint Tin Mini Skulduggery: https://subquark.com/rules-mtmskulduggery.htmlTabletop Games Blog review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/03/09/mint-tin-mini-skulduggery/Tabletop Games Blog unboxing video: https://youtu.be/vRA7ZquQ7bcTwilight Struggle: https://www.gmtgames.com/p-775-twilight-struggle-deluxe-edition-7th-printing.aspxTabletop Games Blog live stream: https://youtu.be/Rfu3PWqXmVEOn Mars: https://www.eaglegames.net/On-Mars-p/102253.htmKanban: http://strongholdgames.com/our-games/kanban-drivers-edition/Dune: https://www.gf9.com/Default.aspx?tabid=225&art_id=6018Tabletop Games Blog review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2020/02/08/dune-saturday-review/Feudum: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/163839/feudumScythe: https://stonemaiergames.com/games/scythe/Board Game Inquisition Review: https://youtu.be/L3XD61uKhuQTabletop Games Blog review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/01/19/scythe/Tabletop Games Blog live stream: https://youtu.be/0ZAHLEdpu3kMagnate: The First City: https://magnategame.com/Tabletop Games Blog review revisited: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/11/30/takebacks-magnate-the-first-city/Tabletop Games Blog review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/06/29/magnate-the-first-city/Food Chain Magnate: https://www.splottershop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=FCMBurano: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/181260/buranoBoard Game Inquisition review: https://youtu.be/5nMIvvOspwARoboRally: https://avalonhill.wizards.com/games/robo-rally

In episode 18, we want to talk about how we play games during lockdown. Music: Black Moons by The 126er on YouTube Links Yucata: https://www.yucata.de/enTabletopia: https://tabletopia.com/Steam: http://steampowered.com/Tabletop Simulator: https://www.tabletopsimulator.com/Roll 20: https://roll20.net/Skype: https://www.skype.com/en/ Games List Seikatsu: https://www.idwgames.com/shop/seikatsu/The Quacks of Quedlinburg: https://www.northstargames.com/collections/strategy-games/products/the-quacks-of-quedlinburgSan Juan: https://www.ravensburger.us/products/games/strategy-games/san-juan-81206/index.htmlQuadropolis: https://www.daysofwonder.com/quadropolis/en/Rising Sun: https://cmon.com/product/rising-sun/rising-sunThe Castles of Burgundy: https://www.ravensburger.us/products/games/strategy-games/the-castles-of-burgundy-81243/index.htmlConnect 4: https://shop.hasbro.com/en-us/product/connect-4-game:80FB5BCA-5056-9047-F5F4-5EB5DF88DAF4Scythe: https://stonemaiergames.com/games/scythe/On the Underground: http://ludicreations.com/product/on-the-underground-london-berlin-deluxe/Onitama: https://www.arcanewonders.com/game/onitama/Codenames: https://codenamesgame.com/Chronicles of Crime: https://luckyduckgames.com/games/chroniclesofcrime.htmlWits and Wagers: https://www.northstargames.com/collections/party-games/products/wits-wagers-deluxe-editionTimeline: https://print-and-play.asmodee.fun/timeline/Detective: https://portalgames.pl/en/all-game-list/detective-a-modern-crime-board-game/Kingdomino: https://coiledspring.co.uk/product/kingdomino/  

In episode 17, we have the pleasure of talking to the wonderful Jess Cassady who is known for a great number of things, including her work on Lovelace & Babbage, her tireless convention attendance and being an overall wonderful person and positive voice in our community. Music: Black Moons by The 126er on YouTube Links Jess on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Boardgame_girl1Jess on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgame_girl/ Games List Bingo: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/7316/bingo31: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/19957/blitzImperial Assault: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/star-wars-imperial-assault/Dead of Winter: https://www.plaidhatgames.com/games/dead-of-winterTesla vs Edison: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/132544/tesla-vs-edison-war-currentsSpades: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/592/spadesWingspan: https://stonemaiergames.com/games/wingspan/The Mind: https://coiledspring.co.uk/product/the-mind/Wavelength: https://www.wavelength.zone/The Crew: https://www.kosmos.de/spielware/spiele/familienspiele/7406/die-crewBridge: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2181/bridge18xx: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamefamily/19/18xxRising Sun: https://www.cmon.com/product/rising-sun/rising-sunCatan: https://www.catan.com/game/catanTwilight Imperium: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/twilight-imperium-fourth-edition/Ginkopolis: https://pearlgames.be/boardgame/ginkgopolis-2/Food Chain Magnate: https://www.splottershop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=FCMTesla vs Edison Duel: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/224125/tesla-vs-edison-duelLords of Waterdeep: https://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/board-games/lords-waterdeep  

In this episode, we have the pleasure of talking to the designer of Anachrony, Days of Ire, Petrichor and many other great games. It’s Dávid Turczi. Check out his latest game, Excavation Earth, on Kickstarter now! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mightyboards/excavation-earth Music: Black Moons by The 126er on YouTube Links Dávid Turczi on Board Game Geek: https://boardgamegeek.com/user/TDaver Games List Codenames: https://czechgames.com/en/codenames/ Seven Wonders: https://store.us.asmodee.com/catalogue/7-wonders_761/ Between Two Cities: https://stonemaiergames.com/games/between-two-cities/ Kanban: http://strongholdgames.com/our-games/kanban-drivers-edition/ Trickerion: http://trickerionboardgame.com/ Dominant Species: https://www.gmtgames.com/p-621-dominant-species-5th-printing.aspx Brass Birmingham: https://brassgame.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders Bang!: http://www.dvgiochi.net/bang/bang_rules.pdf Munchkin: https://munchkin.game/ Battlestar Galactica – The Boardgame: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/battlestar-galactica/ Game of Thrones: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/a-game-of-thrones-the-board-game-second-edition/ Dune: https://www.gf9games.com/dune/ Eclipse: https://www.lautapelit.fi/product.asp?sua=1&lang=3&s=15973&tk=29440076&q=y Manhatten Project: https://www.miniongames.com/store/the-manhattan-project.html Tzolkin: https://czechgames.com/en/tzolkin-the-mayan-calendar/ Stratego: http://www.stratego.com/en/shop/ Redacted!: http://ludicreations.com/product/redacted/ Anachrony: http://anachronyboardgame.com/ Dice Settlers: https://boardanddice.com/our-games/dice-settlers/ Eminent Domain: http://playtmg.com/eminent-domain/ Quarriors!: https://wizkids.com/quarriors/ Kitchen Rush: https://www.artipiagames.com/kitchen-rush/ Time ‘n’ Space: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/137238/time-n-space The Defence of Procyon 3: https://www.defenceofprocyon3.com/ Quartermaster General: http://www.grigglinggames.com/shop/euro/quartermaster-general/ Vast: The Crystal Caverns: https://ledergames.com/vast/ Memoir ’44: https://www.daysofwonder.com/memoir44/en/ Gloomhaven: http://www.cephalofair.com/gloomhaven Photosynthesis: http://www.blueorangegames.eu/pf/photosynthesis/ Days of Ire: Budapest 1956: https://www.facebook.com/daysofire1956/ Petrichor: https://www.apegames.com/portfolio/petrichor/ Perseverance: https://mindclashgames.com/game-worlds/perseverance/ 7th Continent: https://the7thcontinent.seriouspoulp.com/ Tainted Grail: http://awakenrealms.com/avalons-fallen-a-tainted-grail/ Roll for the Galaxy: http://riograndegames.com/Game/442-Roll-for-the-Galaxy Tash-Kalar: https://tash-kalar.com/ Yedo: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/117915/yedo Viticulture: https://stonemaiergames.com/games/viticulture/ Gaia Project: https://zmangames.com/en/products/gaia-project/ Churchill: https://www.gmtgames.com/p-719-churchill-3rd-printing.aspx Foundations of Rome: https://www.arcanewonders.com/home/header/ Venice: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/braincrack-games/venice-beautiful-groundbreaking-eurogame-for-1-5-players Excavation Earth: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mightyboards/excavation-earthGlory to Rome: https://lookout-spiele.de/gutentag/glory-to-rome/ Nights of Fire: https://www.mighty-boards.com/nightsoffire Root: https://ledergames.com/root/ Teothiuacan: City of Gods: https://boardanddice.com/our-games/teotihuacan-city-of-gods/ Rome & Roll: http://www.pscgames.co.uk/portfolio-item/rome-and-roll/

In this episode, we’re asking what the difference is between serious and casual gaming. Music: Black Moons by The 126er on YouTube Links Yucata.de: https://yucata.de/en Games List Concordia: http://riograndegames.com/Game/1279-Concordia Jaipur: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/54043/jaipur Barrage: http://craniointernational.com/products/barrage-kickstarter/ Rising Sun: https://cmon.com/product/rising-sun/rising-sun Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King: http://lookout-spiele.de/spiele/isle-of-skye/ 7th Continent: https://the7thcontinent.seriouspoulp.com/ Xia: Legends of a Drift System: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1438045410/xia-legends-of-a-drift-system-0 Western Legends: https://kolossalgames.com/our-games/western-legends/ Risk: https://shop.hasbro.com/en-us/product/risk-game:2C7C6F52-5056-9047-F5DD-EB8AC273BA4C Dune: https://www.gf9games.com/dune/ Downforce: https://restorationgames.com/downforce/ Oracle of Delphi: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/193558/oracle-delphi Dominion: http://riograndegames.com/games.html?id=278 Terra Mystica: https://www.zmangames.com/en/products/terra-mystica/ Star Realms: https://www.starrealms.com/ Chess: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/171/chess Magic the Gathering: https://magic.wizards.com/en Kingdomino: http://www.blueorangegames.eu/pf/kingdomino/ Werewolf: https://beziergames.com/products/one-night-ultimate-werewolf The Mind: https://coiledspring.co.uk/product/the-mind/ Poker: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1115/poker Tapestry: https://stonemaiergames.com/games/tapestry/

In our latest episode, we want to try our hand at predicting what will happen in the board game world in 2020. We also discuss the game terms CCGs, analysis paralysis and COIN games. Music: Black Moons by The 126er on YouTube Games List Pandemic: https://www.zmangames.com/en/games/pandemic/Mechs vs Minions: https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en/featured/mechs-vs-minions Dune: https://www.gf9.com/Default.aspx?tabid=225&art_id=6018 Russian Railroads: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/144733/russian-railroadsVivaldi: http://www.xvgames.it/en/vivaldi/Skull King: https://www.grandpabecksgames.com/products-skull-kingMagic the Gathering: https://magic.wizards.com/enLegend of the Five Rings: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/legend-of-the-five-rings-the-card-game/Netrunner: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/android-netrunner-the-card-game/KeyForge: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/keyforge/Mystic Vale: https://www.alderac.com/mystic-vale/Scythe: https://stonemaiergames.com/games/scythe/Kingdomino: http://www.blueorangegames.eu/pf/kingdomino/Alchemists: https://czechgames.com/en/alchemists/Chronicles of Crime: https://luckyduckgames.com/games/chroniclesofcrime.htmlStar Realms: https://www.starrealms.com/Above and Below: https://redravengames.squarespace.com/above-and-belowNear and Far: https://redravengames.squarespace.com/nearandfarOath: https://ledergames.com/oath/Maracaibo: https://www.capstone-games.com/product-page/maracaiboCastles of Burgundy: https://www.ravensburger.us/products/games/strategy-games/the-castles-of-burgundy-81243/index.htmlPrêt-à-Porter: https://portalgames.pl/en/pret-a-porter-coming-to-ks-on-july-8th/Die Macher: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/indiegamestudios/die-macher-limited-editionOn the Underground: http://ludicreations.com/product/on-the-underground-london-berlin-deluxe/Discover: Lands Unknown: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/discover-lands-unknown/Vindication: https://orangenebula.com/product/vindication/A Pleasant Journey to Neko: https://www.thewoodgames.com/product-page/a-pleasant-journey-to-nekoWingspan: https://stonemaiergames.com/games/wingspan/Everdell: https://www.starling.games/everdellFog of Love: https://www.fogoflove.com/Nyctophobia: https://pandasaurusgames.com/products/nyctophobia-the-hunted

In our latest episode we talk about the games we played and then discuss our plans for the holidays, followed by a roundup of the year. If you want to join in, below are the annual round-up questions we asked each other. It would be great if you shared your answers in the comments. Annual round-up questions for 2019: Best gameBiggest surpriseBiggest disappointmentNew trendsMost underrated titleBest small box gameBest medium-sized box gameBest big box gameBest themeBest mechanismBest componentsMost innovativeGame on your shelf you’ve not played in the longest timeGame that got better the more you played itGame you wished you’d backed on KickstarterYour Top 5 Games of 2019 Music: Black Moons by The 126er on YouTube Games List La Isla: https://www.ravensburger.de/entdecken/ravensburger-marken/alea/spiele-spielregeln/la-isla/index.html Castles of Burgundy: https://www.ravensburger.org/uk/products/games/strategy-games/castles-of-burgundy-26925/index.html Magnate: The First City: https://magnategame.com/ Roam: https://redravengames.squarespace.com/roam Carcassonne: https://www.zmangames.com/en/games/carcassone/ Silver: https://beziergames.com/products/silver Gaia Project: https://zmangames.com/en/products/gaia-project/ Nyctophobia: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/249505/nyctophobia RoboRally: https://avalonhill.wizards.com/games/robo-rally Wingspan European Expansion: https://stonemaiergames.com/games/wingspan/wingspan-european-expansion/ Bubble Tea: https://www.renegadegamestudios.com/products/bubble-tea Die Tavernen in Tiefen Thal: https://www.schmidtspiele.de/details/produkt/die-tavernen-im-tiefen-thal.html The Mind: https://coiledspring.co.uk/product/the-mind/ Rising Sun: https://cmon.com/product/rising-sun/rising-sun Wingspan: https://stonemaiergames.com/games/wingspan/ Vivaldi: http://www.xvgames.it/en/vivaldi/ Briscola Chiamata: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/99696/briscola-chiamata Tokyo Metro: https://www.jordandraper.com/#/tokyometro/ Underwater Cities: http://deliciousgames.org/ Jetpack Joyride: https://luckyduckgames.com/jetpackjoyride/ Kingdom Builder: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/107529/kingdom-builder Sorcerer: https://www.shop.whitewizardgames.com/products/sorcerergame Epic Card Game: https://www.epiccardgame.com/ The Blessed Dark: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nmeunier/the-blessed-dark-a-cult-themed-mint-tin-card-dice-game Eight-Minute Empire: Legends: https://redravengames.squarespace.com/eightminute-empire-legends Trajan: https://www.renegadegamestudios.com/trajan Nemesis: http://awakenrealms.com/games/nemesis/ A Pleasant Journey to Neko: https://www.thewoodgames.com/product-page/a-pleasant-journey-to-neko Sub Terra II: http://itbboardgames.com/games/sub-terra-2/ The Quacks of Quedlinburg: https://www.schmidtspiele.de/details/produkt/die-quacksalber-von-quedlinburg.html Tapestry: https://stonemaiergames.com/games/tapestry/ Everdell: https://www.starling.games/everdell Foothills: https://lookout-spiele.de/new-games-2019-foothills/ Bremerhaven: https://lookout-spiele.de/spiele/bremerhaven/ Concordia: http://riograndegames.com/Game/1279-Concordia Joan of Arc: https://www.mythicgames.net/en/time-of-legends-joan-of-arc/ Keyflower: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/122515/keyflower

Our topic for today? The Essen Spiel Aftermath! Music: Black Moons by The 126er on YouTube Games List Sub Terra II: http://itbboardgames.com/games/sub-terra-2/ Tapestry: https://stonemaiergames.com/games/tapestry/ Scythe: https://stonemaiergames.com/games/scythe/ Rise of Fenris: https://stonemaiergames.com/games/scythe/scythe-the-rise-of-fenris/ Wingspan: https://stonemaiergames.com/games/wingspan/ On the Underground London/Berlin: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ludicreations/on-the-underground-london-berlin Magnate: https://magnategame.com/ Die Macher: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/indiegamestudios/die-macher-limited-edition/description A Pleasant Journey to Neko: https://www.thewoodgames.com/product-page/a-pleasant-journey-to-neko Eight-Minute Empire: Legends: https://redravengames.squarespace.com/eightminute-empire-legends Foothills: https://lookout-spiele.de/new-games-2019-foothills/ Sorcerer: https://www.shop.whitewizardgames.com/products/sorcerergame Fog of Love: https://www.fogoflove.com/ Skull King: https://www.schmidtspiele-shop.de/skull-king Chai: https://www.steepedgames.com/ Sanctum: https://czechgames.com/en/home/news-19-04-09-sanctum-new-big-game-announcement/ Aeon’s End: https://www.actionphasegames.com/pages/aeons-end

For this episode we have the pleasure of talking to an amazing person who is actively out there bringing more and more people into the board game hobby. Today we talk to the wonderful Ann Jones of Cards or Die. Music: Black Moons by The 126er on YouTube Links Cards or Die website: https://www.cardsordie.com/Cards or Die on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cardsordieCards or Die email: cardsordie@gmail.com Games Connect Four: https://products.hasbro.com/en-gb/product/connect-4-game:80FB5BCA-5056-9047-F5F4-5EB5DF88DAF4Stay Alive: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2770/stay-aliveGuess Who: https://products.hasbro.com/en-gb/product/guess-who-classic-game:7DEC61D9-5056-9047-F55F-FC686C17D23FEscape from Atlantis: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/24037/escape-atlantisSurvive: https://strongholdgames.com/store/survive-line/Ticket to Ride: https://www.daysofwonder.com/tickettoride/en/Camelot: The Court: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/161913/camelot-courtAzul: https://www.planbgames.com/en/news/azul-c16.htmlMancala: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MancalaPerfection / Time Shock: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/5588/perfectionTrivial Pursuit: https://products.hasbro.com/en-gb/product/trivial-pursuit-master-edition:A5BFDB10-19B9-F369-100A-E3571E716E8FSmelly Wellies Game: https://www.orchardtoys.com/buy/smelly-wellies-game_363.htmTummy Ache Game: https://www.orchardtoys.com/buy/tummy-ache-game_29.htmBus Stop Board Game: https://www.orchardtoys.com/buy/bus-stop-board-game_28.htmCat Cafe: https://www.alleycatgames.com/product-page/cat-cafePictionary: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/27624/pictionary-15th-anniversaryDeep Sea Adventure: https://oinkgms.com/en/deep-sea-adventureBoggle: https://products.hasbro.com/en-gb/product/boggle:7EB3363D-5056-9047-F5B7-DC51516DFE25Bananagrams: https://bananagrams.com/Anomia: https://www.anomiapress.com/anomia.htmlThe Resistance: http://www.indieboardsandcards.com/index.php/games/the-resistance/Carcassonne: https://www.zmangames.com/en/products/carcassonne/Sorry: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2407/sorryRisk: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/181/riskSpider & Fly: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/13262/spider-flyMagic Maze: https://sitdown-games.com/produit/magic-maze/ Games Stores Travelling Man, Leeds: https://www.travellingman.com/Games Crusade, Harrogate: https://www.gamescrusade.co.uk/ Exhibitions and Events Geronimo Festival: https://www.geronimofest.com/UK Games Expo: https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/

With Essen Spiel only a few weeks away, we look at this huge event in the tabletop games industry calendar and give some tips for attending the convention and teach a few quick German phrases. Music: Black Moons by The 126er on YouTube Essen Spiel 2019 Key Facts Dates: 24. – 27. Oct. 2019Location: Messe Essen, Messeplatz 1, 45131 EssenOpening Times:Thursday to Saturday: 10:00am – 7:00pmSunday: 10:00am – 6:00pmWebsite: https://www.spiel-messe.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/SPIEL_MesseFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationaleSpieltageSPIEL/ Links Tabletop Together Tool: https://tabletoptogether.com/tool/MoovIt App for travel information: https://moovitapp.com/?from=Radschnellweg%20Rheinische%20Bahn%20(Rs%201)&to=Essen&fll=51.43105_6.891142&tll=51.45183_7.01109&customerId=4908&ref=2&poiType=line&metroId=3749&lang=en Tram Line 107 for seeing cultural offerings: https://www.kulturlinie107.de/start/KulturKanal – the Rhine-Herne canal is 70km long and popular with locals and tourists alike: https://www.kulturkanal.ruhr/ List of Games Antoinette’s List Needed Bubble Tea: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/200646/bubble-teaConcordia: Balearica / Cyprus: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/283177/concordia-balearica-cyprusConcordia: Balearica / Italia: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/283362/concordia-balearica-italiaHacienda (second edition): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/285133/hacienda-second-editionIshtar: Gardens of Babylon: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/271088/ishtar-gardens-babylonParis (Demo): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/282954/parisTapestry: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/286096/tapestryThe Castles of Burgundy (with expansions): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/271320/castles-burgundy-expansionsWalking in Provence: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/286145/walking-provenceGeometric Art: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/286215/geometric-art Wanted Alubari: A Nice Cup of Tea: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/228959/alubari-nice-cup-teaCat Sudoku: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/275188/cat-sudokuPossession: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/264654/possession-daemonic-card-gameKey Market: Second Edition: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/275067/key-market-second-editionLa Stanza: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/243993/la-stanzaPret -a- Porter: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/87890/pret-porterWayfinders: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/286156/wayfinders Like Terramara: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/272427/terramaraThrone of Allegoria: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/282438/throne-allegoriaPipeline: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256730/Barrage: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/251247/ Oliver’s List Needed Assembly: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/217353/Assembly: Glitches: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/261001/Assembly: Re-Sequence & Override: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/276671/Sensor Ghosts: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/276669/Ecos: First Continent: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/279254/Jetpack Joyride: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/253215MegaCity: Oceania: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266304On the Underground: London/Berlin: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/281152/Pipeline: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256730/Roam: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/267319/Silver: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/278553/Tapestry: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/286096/The Mind Extreme: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/287607Volleyball High: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/ Wanted Barrage: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/251247/War Chest: Nobility: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/251247/ Like A War of Whispers: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/253499/Bus: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/552/Chicago 1875: City of the Big Shoulders: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/214880/Chocolate Factory: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/240567Deep Blue: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/283649/Lovelace & Babbage: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/257056/ Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast episode are those of the people featured and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Tabletop Inquisition.

Today we have the wizard of podcasts with us whose output is relentlessly prolific. We’re talking about Richard Simpson of We’re Not Wizards of course. Music: Black Moons by The 126er on YouTube Links We’re Not Wizards website: https://werenotwizards.com/We’re Not Wizards blog: https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com/We’re Not Wizards on Twitter: https://twitter.com/werenotwizardsBailey Rabbit on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BaileyRabbit_ Audio Tools Audacity: https://www.audacityteam.org/SquadCast: https://squadcast.fm/ Games Ashes: Rise of the Phoenixborn: https://www.plaidhatgames.com/games/ashesCodenames: http://codenamesgame.com/Gloomhaven: http://www.cephalofair.com/gloomhavenHeroQuest: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/699/heroquestIsle of Cats: http://thecityofkings.com/news/the-isle-of-cats/Parks: http://keymastergames.com/parksSpace Crusade: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1568/space-crusadeViticulture: https://stonemaiergames.com/games/viticulture/Wildlands: https://ospreypublishing.com/wildlandsWingspan: https://stonemaiergames.com/games/wingspan/ People Ben Maddox: https://twitter.com/5games4doomsdayBez: https://twitter.com/stuffByBezElizabeth Hargrave: https://twitter.com/elizhargraveFrank West: https://twitter.com/frankjwestIsaac Childres: https://twitter.com/cephalofairMatt Thrower: https://twitter.com/mattthr Companies Cephalofair: http://www.cephalofair.com/City of Kings: http://thecityofkings.com/Czech Games Edition (CGE): https://czechgames.com/Games Workshop: https://www.games-workshop.com/Keymaster Games: http://keymastergames.com/Osprey Games: https://ospreypublishing.com/store/osprey-gamesPlaid Hat Games: https://www.plaidhatgames.com/Stonemaier Games: https://stonemaiergames.com/ Exhibitions and Events AireCon: https://www.airecon.co.uk/Tabletop Scotland: https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/UK Games Expo: https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/ Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast episode are those of the people featured and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Tabletop Inquisition.

Our topic for today? We’re behind the scenes of creating content. Music: Black Moons by The 126er on YouTube Links Zencastr: https://zencastr.com/Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/Audacity: https://www.audacityteam.org/Garage Band: https://www.apple.com/uk/mac/garageband/Adobe Premier: https://www.adobe.com/uk/products/premiere.html Games Wingspan: https://stonemaier-games.myshopify.com/products/wingspan The Blessed Dark: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nmeunier/the-blessed-dark-a-cult-themed-mint-tin-card-dice-game Tokyo Metro: https://www.jordandraper.com/tokyometro Gentes: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/michaelmindes/gentes-deluxifiedtm-edition Twilight Struggle: https://www.gmtgames.com/p-775-twilight-struggle-deluxe-edition-7th-printing.aspx Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast episode are those of the people featured and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Tabletop Inquisition.

This time we have a very special guest for you – Paul Grogan from Gaming Rules!. Music: Black Moons by The 126er on YouTube Links Gaming Rules! YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/GamingRulesVideos/ Games Brass: Lancashire: https://brassgame.backerkit.com/hosted_preordersCrown of Emara: https://www.pegasus.de/detailansicht/55145g-crown-of-emara-fachhandels-exklusiv-bis-31122018/Dragon Castle: https://cmon.com/product/dragon-castleDungeon Petz: https://czechgames.com/en/dungeon-petz/Kingdomino: https://www.blueorangegames.com/index.php/games/king-dominoMage Knight: https://wizkids.com/mage-knight/On the Underground: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ludicreations/on-the-underground-london-berlinPipeline: https://www.capstone-games.com/pipelineStar Wars: Outer Rim: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/star-wars-outer-rim/Tiny Towns: https://www.alderac.com/tiny-towns/Tzolk’in: https://czechgames.com/en/tzolkin-the-mayan-calendar/Undaunted: Normandy: https://ospreypublishing.com/blog/osprey_games_undaunted_announcement/ Companies Alderac Entertainment Group: https://www.alderac.com/Blue Orange Games: https://www.blueorangegames.com/Capstone Games: https://www.capstone-games.com/CGE: https://czechgames.com/en/CMON: https://cmon.com/Fantasy Flight Games: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/index/LudiCreations: http://ludicreations.com/Osprey Publishing: https://ospreypublishing.com/Pegasus Spiele: https://www.pegasus.de/en/games/Roxley Game Laboratory: https://roxley.com/WizKids: https://wizkids.com/ Exhibitions and Events Airecon: https://www.airecon.co.uk/Baycon: https://www.facebook.com/groups/baycon/The City of Games: http://thecityofgames.com/Essen Spiel: https://www.spiel-messe.com/en/Gen Con: https://www.gencon.com/GridCon: https://gridcon.co.uk/HandyCon: https://www.handycon.co.uk/ManorCon: http://manorcon.org.uk/Origins Game Fair: https://www.originsgamefair.com/Tabletop Gaming Live: https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk/shows/show/tabletop-gaming-liveUK Games Expo: https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/ Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast episode are those of the people featured and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Tabletop Inquisition.

This time we explain the game terms dexterity, tableau building and bluffing, before we talk about the often overlooked category of small box games. Music: Black Moons by The 126er on YouTube Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast episode are those of the people featured and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Tabletop Inquisition.

We have our first interview, and our guest is Janice Turner of Wren Games. We ask her our block of fun questions, before we talk about her gaming past, her journey through the tabletop games industry, as well as her gaming present – and a small look into the future. Of course, we also talk about the current Kickstarter campaign for Sensor Ghosts and Assembly: Re-Sequence & Override. Plus we have a very, very special guest to answer one of our questions and to tell us what their favourite game is. You’ll have to listen to find out more. In memory of James Mathe. Music: Black Moons by The 126er on YouTube Links Wren Games website: https://wrengames.co.uk/Janice Turner on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DravvinWren Games on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wrengamesWren Games on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrengamesWren Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrengamesKickstarter for Sensor Ghosts and Assembly: Re-Sequence & Override: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wrengames/sensor-ghosts-and-assembly-2-unique-sci-fi-coop-puzzle-gamesSensor Ghosts: http://wrengames.co.uk/main/sensor-ghosts/Assembly: Re-Sequence & Override: http://wrengames.co.uk/main/resequence-override/Sensor Ghosts review: http://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/05/11/sensor-ghosts/Assembly: Re-Sequence & Override review: http://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/06/08/assembly-re-sequence-override/Airecon: https://www.airecon.co.uk/Playtest UK: http://www.playtest.co.uk/UK Games Expo: https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/Curious Monkey Games: https://curiousmonkeygames.com/Cards or Die: https://www.cardsordie.com/ Games Mentioned Beasts of Balance: https://beastsofbalance.com/CD Adventure: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/12714/cd-adventure-search-lost-cityLove Letter: https://www.zmangames.com/en/games/love-letter/Coup: http://www.indieboardsandcards.com/index.php/games/coup/Forbidden Island: https://gamewright.com/product/Forbidden-IslandForbidden Sky: https://gamewright.com/product/forbidden-skyCodenames: https://czechgames.com/en/codenames/Fuse: https://www.renegadegamestudios.com/fuse7th Continent: https://the7thcontinent.seriouspoulp.com/Robinson Crusoe: https://portalgames.pl/en/all-game-list/robinson/The Maiden Voyage: http://wrengames.co.uk/main/about/the-maiden-voyage/Inca the Tinker: http://wrengames.co.uk/main/inca-the-tinker/ Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast episode are those of the people featured and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Tabletop Inquisition.

This time we look at more boardgame terms, legacy, miniatures and tile placement, and of course we’re going to have a little chat about our collection. Music: Black Moons by The 126er on YouTube Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast episode are those of the people featured and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Tabletop Inquisition.