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Month: February 2018

Pick Up & Deliver 014: Surprise!

14: Surprise!

Brendan talks about the delight (or agony) of being surprised when a game isn’t what you expected it would be. Games mentioned: Shark Island Brass The Grimm Forest Listen to the episode below or download the file: 014: Surprise! (mp3)

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Pick Up & Deliver 013: Shelf of Opportunity

013: Shelf of Opportunity

In this episode, Brendan talks about his Shelf of Opportunity — those games he owns but hasn’t played yet — and considers how a game ends up on that shelf. Join us! Brendan’s Shelf of Opportunity (includes links to all

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Pick Up & Deliver 012: On Kickstarter

PUAD 12: On Kickstarter

Brendan discusses the basic economics of board game kickstarter projects and the two kinds of approaches most of these games fall into, as well as some observations about the landscape now. Games mentioned: The Doom that Came to Atlantic City

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Pick Up & Deliver 011: Learning Games

PUAD 011: Learning Games

In this episode, Brendan talks about the vagaries of teaching and learning board games. How do you like to learn games? Rahdo Runs Through Watch It Played The Rules Girl Shut up and Sit Down: Tips for Games Explanations Listen

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Pick Up & Deliver 010: Vlaada Chvátil

PUAD 010: Vlaada Chvátil

Brendan discusses what Vlaada Chvátil games he owns and enjoys, and why he likes them. Games Brendan owns: Codenames Tash-Kalar: Arena of Legends Galaxy Trucker Dungeon Petz Games Brendan has played: Space Alert Dungeon Lords Games Brendan wants to play: Through

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Pick Up & Deliver 009: On Swimming

PUAD 009: On Swimming

After a long weekend helping to officiate a swim meet, Brendan ponders how the vagaries of a swim meet have parallels to board games. Join us! Games mentioned: Witness USA Swimming official rulebook Listen below or download the file: On Swimming

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Pick Up & Deliver 008: Rolling to Resolve

PUAD 08: Roll to Resolve

In this episode, Brendan talks about the role of dice in games he enjoys, and how his attitudes toward those games have changed. Games mentioned: Risk HATE Orléans 7 Wonders Pandemic Ghost Stories Betrayal at House on the Hill A

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Pick Up & Deliver 007: On Being a Carebear

PUAD 007: On Being a Carebear

In this episode, “On Being a Carebear,” Brendan explores the nuance and emotions of being a carebear player. Games mentioned: A Study in Emerald Nexus Ops Listen below or download the file: On Being a Carebear (mp3)

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Pick Up & Deliver 006: Deluge!

PUAD 06: Deluge!

On this episode, Brendan discusses the recent snowfall in Chicagoland and games that make you deal with a deluge of problems or resources. Discussion thread: Board Game Geek: Games that have a deluge Games mentioned: Ghost Stories Forbidden Island Pandemic

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Pick Up & Deliver 005: Permanent Decisions

Pick Up and Deliver 05: Permanent Decisions

Brendan discusses the way that permanent decisions in games like Pandemic: Legacy affect the narrative experience of gameplay. Games discussed: Gloomhaven Pandemic: Legacy Dead of Winter T.I.M.E. Stories Listen below or download the episode: 005: Permanent Decisions (mp3)

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