Episode 42 – The Great Debate

Episode 42 – The Great Debate

Apr 20

In this episode, we discuss the difference between great games and fun games. Or is there a difference? And, in Buy, Try, or Deny, we punch our ticket for a ride on the Mystery Express from Days of Wonder. We also bring you a bonus review of Summoner Wars from Plaid Hat Games!

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Episode 41 – The Warmachine Episode

Episode 41 – The Warmachine Episode

Mar 29

In this episode, we discuss our recent foray into miniatures wargaming, and give our review of Warmachine, MKII (from out n00b perspective!). Listen as we expand our horizons! And, in a bonus review, we place our bets on Long Shot, a new horse racing game from Z-Man Games.

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Episode 40 – Those Who Can’t, Teach

Episode 40 – Those Who Can’t, Teach

Mar 15

The quality of rules teaching can make or break a new game experience. In this episode, we discuss some tips and tricks on how to teach the rules to your favorite game. And, in Buy, Try, or Deny, we hop in our ATV and head for the Caribbean to review the board game Tobago.

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Episode 39 – Event Horizon

Episode 39 – Event Horizon

Mar 02

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In this episode, we discuss “event games” – games that you set aside a whole day to play due to their length and/or complexity. And, in our newly revamped “Buy, Try, or Deny”, we travel to the fantastical land of Terrinoth and review Runewars from Fantasy Flight Games!

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Episode 38 – Group Therapy

Episode 38 – Group Therapy

Feb 15

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In this episode, we sit down for a bit of “group therapy”, a discussion about the fun and challenge of starting and maintaining a gaming group. We also have lots of listener e-mails, news, and general gaming goodness to share. And in Buy Try or Deny, we take a look at Campaign Manager 2008. What? No Ron Paul?!

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Episode 37 – Seal of Approval

Episode 37 – Seal of Approval

Feb 01

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In this episode, we tell you about a new program for recognizing the best in Friendly Professional Game Stores, which we’re calling the “Game On! Seal of Approval”! Find out if your local game store qualifies for this prestigious honor! And, in Buy, Try, or Deny, we take a look at Thunderstone, the latest card game from AEG. Plus, we announce the winner of our big contest for the Tom Vasel Fundraiser and tell you the final donation total!!

Thanks to all our sponsors of this great fundraiser. Go buy some of their games!

Days of Wonder
Fantasy Flight Games
AEG
Myriad Games
North Star Games
CrossCut Games
Bucephalus Games
Out of the Box Publishing

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Episode 36 – The GM Academy

Episode 36 – The GM Academy

Jan 18

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In this episode, Cody puts on his sage hat of GM wisdom and gives John some advice about how prepare for his first RPG as a Game Master. And, in Buy, Try, or Deny, we storm the gates of Hell with our water pistols to take a look at Claustrophobia from Asmodee. Plus, we’re in the last 2 weeks of the Tom Vasel Fundraiser! There’s still time to donate and get your chance to win over 30 new games! Click HERE to donate!

 

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Episode 35 – Resolutions

Episode 35 – Resolutions

Dec 29

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In this travel-sized episode, we look back at 2009 and give you our gaming resolutions for 2010. And, in “Games Cody Won’t Play”, John takes a look at Oregon from Rio Grande Games. Happy New Year! Oh, and don’t forget about the Tom Vasel Fundraiser! Click HERE to donate!

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