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(Game Fight Show) March Mayhem, day 9 – Gloomhaven and 7 Wonders Duel face off against one another in the March Mayhem Tournament, each seeking the glory that can only be found in Ultimate Victory!. With Guest Commentator Adam McCrimmon of XYZ Game Labs!
(Game Fight Show) March Mayhem, ep 8 – Through the Ages Vs Agricola and Great Western Trail Vs A Feast for Odin face off against one another in the final bouts of the first round of the March Mayhem tournament each seeking glory in Ultimate Victory!
Pick Up & Deliver 217: Carbon City Zero, Broom Service, Le Havre (Shootin’ from the Hip Triple Shot) – Brendan shares his early reactions to: an action-selection game, a classic worker placement game, and a the nice tight deck-builder. Join us, won’t you?
Pick Up & Deliver 195: Thanksgiving (Board Game Sommelier). In this episode, Brendan curates a selection of media, activities, and games to engage with the themes and ideals of American Thanksgiving.
It’s the return of the Board Game Sommelier segment. Brendan explores several themes related to SPRING, suggests films to watch that engage with that theme, and offers board game accompaniments.
Brendan shares quick responses to three games he played for the first time over the weekend, a “Shootin’ from the Hip Triple Shot.” The games: Reykholt Agricola A Feast for Odin Holding On: The Troubled Life of Billy Kerr Arkham
Brendan discusses the experience of traveling, playing games, and visiting game stores in the St. John’s area of Newfoundland, Canada. Show notes: Brendan’s account of the visits to the game shops in St. John’s. Agricola: Farmers of the Moor Kokoro:
In this episode, Brendan offers up his opinions on ten games from his current Top 50 games. Games discussed: 30. Via Nebula 29. Galaxy Trucker 28. Arctic Scavengers 27. Castles of Mad King Ludwig 26. Euphoria: Build a Better Dystopia 25. AquaSphere 24. Vampire: The Eternal Struggle
Brendan talks about the way that games do, or don’t, make it clear to the player what you need to do to win. Games mentioned: Munchkin Star Wars: Rebellion Agricola Tzolk’in, the Mayan Calendar Anachrony Have something to say? Join
Brendan discusses games that are “punishing,” either by setting up mean situations, a tight economy, or a brutal cooperative situation. Join us to discuss the game on BoardGameGeek guild 3269. Games discussed: Pandemic Legacy, Season 1 and Season 2 Munchkin