Episode 116 – Rising Sun

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Episode 116 – Rising Sun

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In our one hundred and sixteenth episode, we talk about what we’ve been playing lately  and we reflect on our review of Yardmaster and Yardmaster Express from 100 episodes ago. Then we review the dudes on a map game Rising Sun.

This episode is sponsored by Level 99 GamesBoard Game Bliss

Terminal City Tabletop Convention – 0:45

Crusaders: Thy Will Be Done – 4:00

The Norwegians expansion for A Feast for Odin – 20:50

Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra – 30:20

Lorenzo Il Magnifico & The Houses of the Renaissance expansion – 43:20

100 Episodes Ago We Reviewed – Yardmaster and Yardmaster Express – 56:20

Level 99 Games Millennium Blades: Collusion expansion Kickstarter Sponsorship – 59:30

Rising Sun Overview – 1:03:20

Rising Sun Thematic Review – 1:08:07

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 1:56:39

Episode 115 – Game to Grow Interview

Game to Grow

Episode 115 – Game to Grow Interview

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In our one hundred and fifteenth episode, we ease you wonderful listeners back into the world of RPGs with a Survival Kit segment about the Unspeakable Tomes polyhedral dice, then we talk about some games we’ve been playing. Then we interview Adam Davis, Adam Johns, and Ethan Schoonover about their charity Game to Grow and how they use role playing games to help youth develop social and emotional skills. They also answer some Random Listener Questions.

This episode is sponsored by Greater Than Games & Board Game Bliss

Survival Kit – The Unspeakable Tomes dice – 1:35

Codenames: Harry Potter – 6:12

Newton – 15:22

Can You Survive: The Role Playing Game – 25:45

Council of Four – 36:10

Greater Than Games – Sentinel Comics RPG Kickstarter Sponsorship – 47:38

Game to Grow Interview – 50:31

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 1:40:49

Random Listener Questions – 1:41:55

Episode 114 – Orca Con 2019

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Episode 114 – Orca Con 2019

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In our one hundred and fourteenth episode, we recap our trip to Orca Con in Bellevue, WA, including all the games we played, the interviews we did and the awesome people we met. We’re joined by our pal Brendan and we also get a chance to talk to The Cardboard Kid.

This episode is sponsored by Greater Than GamesBoard Game Bliss

The Adventure to Orca Con Begins – 1:30

The Sunless Citadel from Tales from the Yawning Portal (Canadian Amazon Affiliate Link and US Amazon Affiliate Link) – 1:55

The Executive Floor – 15:05

Mars Open – 16:45

KeyForge – 20:25

Adrenaline: The Team Play DLC expansion – 22:10

Root – 30:17

Gugong – 32:32

The Merch Hall– 36:55

Wordsy – 38:35

Din Tai Fung Dumps! – 46:33

Wingspan – 52:00

Linsae’s Letdown – 1:01:43

Welcome To… – 1:07:40

Dough Zone – Dumps: Part Deux – 1:13:31

Greater Than Games – Sentinel Comics RPG Kickstarter Sponsorship – 1:18:47

Azul – 1:21:32

Root Again! – 1:23:05

Teotihuacan – 1:26:01

Tybor Der Baumeister (Tybor the Builder) – 1:30:00

The Ruhr: A Story of Coal Trade – 1:33:10

The Game – 1:37:15

Fireball Island: The Curse of Vul-Kar – 1:39:20

The Cardboard Kid – 1:46:13

KeyForge Again! – 1:53:05

Lowlands – 1:54:00

Our Most Cherished Orca Con Moments – 1:57:25

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 2:03:19

100 Episodes Ago We Reviewed – Pay Dirt – 2:04:40

100 Episodes Ago We Reviewed – Star Wars: Edge of the Empire RPG System – 2:06:22

Episode 113 – Festivus Rest-ivus

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Episode 113 – Festivus Rest-ivus

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In our one hundred and thirteenth episode, we recap our holiday game day with a plethora of games to talk about. We also look back on our review of Eldritch Horror from 100 Episodes Ago.

This episode is sponsored by Pizzeria Ludica & Board Game Bliss

Robb from Metal, Meeples, & Beer is Here – 0:41

Holiday Game Day – 1:38

Dinosaur Island: Totally Liquid expansion – 3:45

Coimbra – 20:01

Illusion – 32:08

Architects of the West Kingdom – 38:07

Mars Open: Tabletop Golf – 52:25

Kind Brewing – 53:45

Dead Last – 55:28

Pizzeria Ludica Sponsorship – 59:10

Bryant’s VR Party – 1:02:05

Just One – 1:05:35

Lewis & Clark – 1:09:35

Root: The River Folk Expansion – 1:23:26

KeyForge – 1:38:00

Thunder Alley – 1:50:22

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 2:00:39

100 Episodes Ago We Reviewed – Eldritch Horror – 2:04:17

Episode 112 – Fifth Annual BA Holiday Special

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Episode 112 – Fifth Annual BA Holiday Special

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In our one hundred and twelfth episode, it’s our 5th annual BA Holiday Special! We talk about the games we have been playing lately, a recap of our latest T.I.M.E. Stories experience, and we reflect on our review of Relic Expedition 100 episodes ago. Then we discuss our favourite party games that we played this year.

This episode is sponsored by Button Shy GamesBoard Game Bliss

Santa Aaron! – 0:58

The Van Ryder Graphic Novel Adventures – 5:10

Azul – 21:16

Barenpark – 26:20

Sentinels of the Multiverse: Oblivaeon – 32:15

T.I.M.E. Stories: Brotherhood of the Coast – 44:00

100 Episodes Ago…Relic Expedition – 54:03

Button Shy Games – Sprawlopolis Sponsorship – 57:30

Our Favourite Party Games – 59:11

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 1:21:37

Episode 111 – Arkham Horror Third Edition

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Episode 111 – Arkham Horror Third Edition

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In our one hundred and eleventh episode, we ring some bells, talk about what we’ve been playing lately, Linsae does a Keep It or Cull It review, and we reflect on our review of Sentinel Tactics from 100 episodes ago. Then we review the Arkham Files adventure game Arkham Horror Third Edition.

This episode is sponsored by Pizzeria Ludica & Board Game Bliss

It’s Christmas Time! – 0:49

Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig – 4:35

Aaron’s Euro Corner – Guilds of London – 15:29

Keep It or Cull It – Quarriors – 29:22

Keep It or Cull It – Marvel Dice Masters – 32:30

100 Episodes Ago We Reviewed – Sentinel Tactics – 41:52

Pizzeria Ludica Sponsorship – 46:07

Arkham Horror Third Edition Overview – 47:35

Arkham Horror Third Edition Thematic Review – 52:39

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 1:36:57

Episode 110 – Interview with Jonathan Ying

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Episode 110 – Interview with Jonathan Ying

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In our one hundred and tenth episode, we are joined by special guest Jonathan Ying, Designer of games like Imperial Assault, Bargain Quest, Doom: The Board Game and more, as we talk about the games we have been playing lately. Then we interview Jonathan about his gamer background and his work with Intellectual Properties. Plus Jonathan answers some Random Listener Questions.

This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss & Battle Bards

Who’s That Pokemon for Board Game Designers – 0:39

Overcooked – 2:33

Horizons – 8:42

Pixel Tactics: Mega Man – 20:45

Dark Souls: The Card Game – 23:37

Brass: Lancashire and Birmingham – 39:00

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 57:31

Interview with Jonathan Ying – 58:29

Life at Fantasy Flight – 1:15:10

Working with Intellectual Properties – 1:26:05

Bargain Quest 2nd Edition – 1:37:39

Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid – 1:44:40

Nickelodeon Splat Attack! – 1:48:54

Sonic the Hedgehog: Dice Rush – 1:52:00

Battle Bards Sponsorship – 1:55:00

Random Listener Questions – 1:56:20

Episode 109 – Hunt for the Ring

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Episode 109 – Hunt for the Ring

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In our one hundred and ninth episode, we bring you a variety of segments, including a game we’ve been playing lately, a Dawn of the FunDead segment about Card Assassins, a Keep It or Cull It review, and we reflect on Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Rise of the Runelords from 100 episodes ago. Then we review the Lord of the Rings themed hidden movement game Hunt for the Ring.

This episode is sponsored by Pizzeria LudicaBoard Game Bliss

Halloween! – 1:00

House of Danger: A Choose Your Own Adventure – 4:07

Dawn of the FunDead – Card Assassins – 12:20

Keep It or Cull It – Beyond Baker Street – 22:28

100 Episodes Ago We Reviewed – Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Rise of the Runelords – 33:49

Pizzeria Ludica Sponsorship – 37:36

Hunt for the Ring Overview – 40:35

Hunt for the Ring Thematic Review – 46:15

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 1:15:52

Episode 108 – SHUX 2018

SHUX 2018

Episode 108 – SHUX 2018

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In our one hundred and eighth episode, we regale you with the tales of our experiences at SHUX 2018 in Vancouver. We’re joined by Brendan and talk about all the games we played and people we met. We also interview Nikki Valens. It’s another convention episode, so you know it’s going to be a big one!

This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

Con Cruded – 0:37

The Adventure Begins– 1:29

Our Hotel Room – 3:11

Michele’s Podcast – Il Dado Incantato – 8:18

We Did a Panel with Isaac Vega & Lindsey Rode – 9:45

Saturday Begins – 13:40

Barenpark – 16:50

Decrypto – 22:00

Dawn of the FunDead – Barrage – 24:15

Shadows: Amsterdam – 31:10

Eggs & Empires – 37:10

Lunch at Steamworks Brewery – 41:22

SHUX Math Trade 2018 – 44:05

The Estates – 47:50

Villainous – 52:05

NSFW World Wide Wrestling RPG – 58:05

Cryptid – 1:03:51

Mars Open – 1:07:00

Dude and More Dude – 1:11:20

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 1:17:30

Sunday Morning – 1:18:41

Hunt for the Ring – 1:19:06

Sidereal Confluence – 1:21:29

Interview with Nikki Valens– 1:26:18

Kitty Paw – 1:48:26

Downforce: Danger Circuit – 1:53:33

2nd Annual SHUX Vegas Wits & Wagers Game Show – 1:58:38

Our SHUX 2018 Thoughts – 2:00:56

In Focus: Perspectives in Board Gaming – 2:11:29

100 Episodes Ago…Merchants & Marauders – 2:12:01

Episode 107 – Root

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Episode 107 – Root

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In our one hundred and seventh episode, we talk about the games we’ve been playing recently and reflect on Euphoria: Build a Better Dystopia from 100 episodes ago. Then we review the woodland themed war game Root.

This episode is sponsored by Maple GamesBoard Game Bliss

SHUX 2018 Panel time changes – 1:02

Cytosis: A Cell Biology Game – 6:16

End of the Trail – 18:43

The Reckoners – 29:30

100 Episodes Ago We Reviewed – Euphoria: Build a Better Dystopia – 45:26

Maple Games Sponsorship – Dragon Boats of the Four Seas – 51:48

Root Overview – 53:39

Root Thematic Review – 57:42

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 1:41:05