Brendan shares his thoughts about what makes a game “burn your brain” and which games like that are his favorite ones. Games mentioned: Bunny Kingdom Mottainai Last Will AquaSphere Trickerion
Pick Up & Deliver 029: Games that burn your brain
Pick Up & Deliver 028: Moral Ambiguity in Games
Brendan discusses the Annie Jacobsen book, Operation Paperclip: The Secret Intelligence Program that Brought Nazi Scientists to America. He reflects on how games can simulate the murky morality of this kind of activity, and whether that can be fun in a game.
Pick Up & Deliver 027: Conference Game Roundup
Brendan discusses his gaming experiences at an academic conference last week. Not a deep episode, but a nice chat with a pal while out on a walk. Also, Brendan’s “secret” to winning 7 Wonders. Games mentioned: Two Rooms and a Boom
Pick Up & Deliver 26: Five Bad Gaming Experiences
In this episode, Brendan tells stories of five times his game experiences went wrong. A little bit of humor and a little bit of reflection help him recall these stories and discuss what can be learned from them. Sherlock Holmes
Pick Up & Deliver 025: Antoine Bauza (Great Designers)
Brendan discusses another designer he enjoys who holds a prominent place in his collection. Today, it’s Antoine Bauza. Significant mentions: Tokaido Takenoko Hanabi 7 Wonders Bruce Glassco Ghost Stories Listen below or download the audio file: 025: Antoine Bauza (mp3)
Pick Up & Deliver 024: Games for an academic conference
Brendan is preparing for an academic conference and thinking about what games he’ll bring to game night. What games would you bring for a group of academics who may or may not have played any hobby board games? Happy Salmon
Pick Up & Deliver 023: Shootin’ from the hip – Rex
Brendan tries a new format we’re calling “Shootin’ from the Hip” in which he discusses a game in depth after having only played it one time. This episode’s game is Twilight Imperium – Rex: The Final Days of an Empire. Show
Pick Up & Deliver 022: Deductive & Inductive Reasoning
Brendan discusses the different kinds of reasoning games demand of us, and spends a bit of time thinking about the concept of deductive and inductive reasoning. Games mentioned: Mythos Tales Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective Mystery of the Abbey The Resistance
Pick Up & Deliver 021: Martin Wallace (Great Designers)
Brendan continues his “Top Designers in My Collection” series, exploring Martin Wallace. Games mentioned: A Study in Emerald Moongha Invaders Mythotopia Onward to Venus The Arrival Via Nebula London Dr. Who: The Card Game Hit Z Road Listen below or
Pick Up & Deliver 020: Introducing the Hobby
Brendan has volunteered to serve as a guide for some newbies coming into the hobby. He reflects on the upcoming task. Games mentioned: Mysterium Sonar Kingdom Builder Happy Salmon Ladies and Gentlemen Listen below or download the audio file: Introducing the