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This week we talk Engine Building with a couple of our favorites. Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn. Cchtenff shugg f'k'yarnak, nw s'uhn n'gha nw orr'e Tsathoggua shogg. Hastur mg, naflkn'a hafh'drn chtenffagl hlirgh bug Tsathoggua nan'ghft sgn'wahl shogg nilgh'ri cR'lyeh llllor, sll'haog bug naCthulhu hlirgh nwyar 'fhalma goka lloig k'yarnak uh'e.    So, obviously this isn't what we've been playing lately, in fact these aren't even show notes. No, these are a half-assed rendition of what good show notes would be if I (Tyler) had more time. We would love if any listeners wanted to help us with some written content or any other ways you can think of!   Thanks for listening! www.thelategamepodcast.com www.mythos.games 

This week we discuss some of the solo gaming we have grown to really appreciate amidst the isolation of the seemingly endless pandemic. But first we get the latest Tabletop News and Kickstarter Updates. NEWS God Loves Dinosaurs Chronicles of Crime Warchief Gaming  KICKSTARTERS Skeptics Yedo Grand Austria Hotel Trust Me, I’m a SuperHero Endless Winter Dire Alliance: Horror Cosmic Frog Beanboozled Minute *brought to you by Skittles(*not really) ON OUR TABLES: Endeavor Yukon Airways Res Arcana  Truffle Shuffle Wingspan Campaign Campy Creatures Dice Forge Irish Gauge www.thelategamepodcast.com www.mythos.games (code LATEGAME for 10% off!)

This week we have something haunting for you... An interview with the designer of a spectral game of EVP's and ghostly investigations. Designed by Jonathan Usiak, Skeptics is a new game coming to Kickstarter on October 27th. But first we hear about the latest news from Russ about Essen related releases.  KICKSTARTERSKing of the West Twisted Fables Darkest Dungeon Don’t Get Got Infinity Game Table Townsfolk Tussle Bios: Mesofauna & Galenus Skeptics What we've been playing lately: Fury of Dracula Haunted Mansion Res Arcana Too Many Bones  Skeptics www.thelategamepodcast.com www.mythos.games    

This week we hear a few personal tales relative to Halloween and the spooky season. But first we discuss a few games we've played lately. NEWS with Russ: Wingspan Expansion BGG Con Online Core Worlds Rift Knights CMON Zombicide Novel Origins Awards KICKSTARTERS with Ken: King of the West Chip Theory Customer Service  Project L: Finesse Campaign Trail: Second Edition +Green Party Expansion GAMES WE'VE PLAYED:  Horrified Empyreal: Spells and Steam Wingspan Fort Windward Cooper Island Red Outpost  Mariposas Iron Chef Boardgame: The Ultimate Cooking Challenge Then we discuss a few Halloween traditions. Some related to board games and some not, but we each share a story from our younger years and find out some interesting things about our younger selves. www.thelategamepodcast.com www.mythos.games     

This week we're missing Russ! It's okay, he's fine. Just buried in work but he should be back next week!  So instead of the regular motley crew, we sit down with Ken's brother-in-law and newest guest host of The Late Game, Kyle. Kyle is a newer gamer to the hobby looking for ways to scratch the gaming itch. We discuss some recent plays, and Kyle's growing interest in board games as well as his ongoing D&D group.    KICKSTARTERS: Dungeon Drop Cartographers: Heroes FrostPunk WHAT WE'VE PLAYED: Red Outpost Fort Marvel: Splendor Smartphone Inc. Space Base Dice Forge www.thelategamepodcast.com www.mythos.games      

This week we get back on track... well sort of... Russ is recording remotely, from the tub?! Tune in to find out more! We also get the latest news from Russ and hear about some of the latest Kickstarters from Kenneth.   But first, what we've been playing: Ticket to Ride: London Dark Domains On the Origin of Species Marvel Champions Forgotten Waters Endangered Orphans and more!   www.thelategamepodcast.com www.mythos.games 

The show has a solo mode?!    This week I attempt the solo variant of the podcast. In a truncated format I roll through nearly all of the features of a regular length episode but in just about 30 minutes. I have to say, this is not a mode I would recommend using often. It is a much better 3 Player game.   KICKSTARTERS In Too Deep Embarcadero Tiny Epic Pirates (skull dice) GAMES PLAYED Smartphone Inc. Pulsar 2849 Ticket to Ride London   For all of your tabletop gaming needs visit Mythos.games If you would like to get in touch the email is thelategamepodcast@gmail.com You can send us a message directly on the website  thelategamepodcast.com Thanks for staying up, with The Late Game.

This week we hash it out over another SuperFight-isode. This time featuring the best game to play in 60 minutes or less. But first we get the latest board game news from Russ and we get an update on Kickstarters from Kenneth, and of course we share what we've been playing lately.   Nanty Narking Ride The Rails Space Gate Odyssey Railways of the World/Nippon Eclipse Forgotten Waters Everdell Silver/Silver Bullet Scythe SuperFight '60 Minutes or Less Russ-Wingspan Tyler-Dice Forge Ken-That's Pretty Clever Who will win this one?! Tune in and find out! https://www.mythos.games/ www.thelategamepodcast.com

This week we talk about Table Presence. But first we Russ fills us in on the news and Kenneth covers a couple of Kickstarters. Then we share what we've been playing lately. Everdell Irish Gauge Railways of the World Agra Ride the Rails AuZtralia  What is Table Presence? According to Corey Young designer of the 2013 hit Gravwell:  'Table presence is the visual wow factor of a game. Games that stop passers by in their tracks. It's the "what is that and when can I play" characteristic.' -C.Y. I feel like this accurately defines Table Presence but let’s dig a little deeper... Games with Table Presence: War Chest Azul Everdell Anachrony Scythe Railways of the World  

This week we talk about our newest fascination...  TRAIN GAMES!!! What we've been playing lately: Dice Forge Ragusa Critical Mass Quadropolis Hail Hydra Abyss Age of Steam Irish Gauge Tapestry Viceroy Wreck Raiders Ride the Rails In the Name of Odin A War of Whispers Villages of Valleria Century: Golem Point Salad Tiny Epic Dinosaurs Agra Dr. Beaker   www.thelategamepodcast.com

This week we talk about Dungeon Crawlers and share a few of our favorites. But first we mention a couple of current kickstarters and share the most recent games we've played. Dice Forge World Championship Russian Roulette Everdell Bang! The Dice Game Dice Masters Freedom: The Underground Railroad   www.thelategamepodcast.com  

This week we discuss curation in the many ways it is related to board gaming. We also share games we've played and talk about a few Kickstarters.   ** * **   www.thelategamepodcast.com

This week we talk about some of our favorite games we hear little or nothing about these days.    First up though, we talk about a few games we've played and mention some kickstarters we're interested in. Including a hot take of an awesome game we played that is coming to Kickstarter next week! LIZARD WIZARD from Forbidden Games!    Lizard Wizard The Shivers Perseverance   Games we've played: Terrors of London Wingspan (lite) Skull King PARKS   Our Hidden Gems: Raccoon Tycoon Little Town Samurai Spirit Ragusa Campy Creatures Castell Pioneer Days Harbour ROAR Carnival of Monsters Cthulhu: A Deck Building Game Unbroken Dark Souls: The Card Game Treasure Island   www.thelategamepodcast.com      

This week we talk about some of our favorite content creators.  Specifically, the content creators that review board games and what it is we like about a few of them.  First though, we talk about some interesting Kickstarters: The Shivers Perseverance Not Alone: Sanctuary Ragna Rock Star Ascension Tactics The Original Sherlock Holmes and The Baker Street Irregulars Then we share some of the games we've played lately: Godspeed Pandemic Age of Civilization Coloma Monumental Taverns of Tiefenthal The Mind Then we share some of our favorite content creators that do reviews: Shut Up & Sit Down The Brothers Murph Ant Lab Games Watch It Played The Dice Tower No Pun Included The Secret Cabal Rhado Runs Through The Game Brain Podcast Then we wrap things up with a chat about some additional content creators we really enjoy: Dragon's Tomb Zundra Grapes   www.thelategamepodcast.com        

This week we take a look at 2020 so far... A mess? Yeah, but there are some good things that have happened too! We chat about the year so far and share our thoughts on where we're headed.  We also share a few games we've played recently. Raptor Abomination Claustrophobia Forgotten Waters Bloodborne: The Card Game   www.thelategamepodcast.com @thelategamepodcast (twitter, facebook and instagram)

This week we discuss the wonderful world of Auction Games. We also discuss a handful of games that we've been playing lately and Tyler shares his experience at the local fantasy themed amusement park Evermore. Things have been changing with the show lately and we'd like to get your feedback on it! Please email us at thelategamepodcast@gmail.com and let us know what you think of the new music and our return to the 2 hr format!   This week we played or talked about:  Roll Player Adventures  Exchange  Intrepid  Wingspan Canopy Smiths of Winterforge Monumental Kingsburg Jamaica Forgotten Waters War Chest Godspeed Container Raccoon Tycoon    thelategamepodcast@gmail.com    

This week we discuss the influence that components have on games. How they affect our purchasing habits and love of the game. But first we get an update from Kenneth on how things are shaping up with the Terraforming Mars campaign on Kickstarter.  We also chat about some games we've played recently. Abyss Godspeed Container Ragusa Gates of Delirium Azul

This week we're chatting about the first Extra Life Gaming Marathon that we participated in where we played games (and streamed them) for 24 hours straight. We learned a lot about how to better prepare for the next one and how to hide our sleepy-ness from Russ.  Crusaders: Thy Will Be Done Through the Ages Shogun Outlive Coloma Concordia Bus www.thelategamepodcast.com  

This week we do something new and engage in a debate along the lines of Super Fight the card game. We use board games as the topic and more specifically Worker Placement games.  First we talk about what we've played. Then we battle.  Cthulhu: Death May Die Rally Man GT Barenpark Isle of Cats Terror Eyes Gold West Little Town www.thelategamepodcast.com          

This week we talk about Action Selection in gaming. What does it mean and how is it used?  We also talk about a few Kickstarters we're excited about and a few games we've played this week. Kemet Dice Miner War of Whispers 1846 Dominant Species: Marine Taverns of Tiefenthal Pax Transhumanity Bus