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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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Brendan offers some insights from this weekend of playing the deck-building game Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle. Games mentioned: Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle Ghost Stories Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game Listen below or download the audio file: 019: Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle
In this episode, Brendan explores the notion of value as we hold it in regards to games we own, houses we own, and in-game items we own. Mentions: Ex Libris – game about being a book collector Listen below or download
Listen to this episode on Spreaker! Springing from a conversation on Board Game Geek about how to get your partner to play more games, Brendan talks about gaming with your partner, whether they want to game or not. The thread