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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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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)