Brendan reflects on the ideas of determinism and randomness in games, in response to a recent The Secret Cabal episode. Join us, won’t you?
Pick Up & Deliver 498: Theme and the Care Bear
Pick Up & Deliver 498: Theme and the Care Bear – Brendan talks about how game Theme (or Setting, perhaps) shapes his experience playing games, especially as it overlaps with his tendency toward “care bear” play.
Pick Up & Deliver 420: Lightning Fast Setup and Teach
Pick Up & Deliver 420: Lightning Fast Setup and Teach – Brendan shares a few ideas for games you should try if you want a game with lightning fast setup and teach. Join us, won’t you?
PickUp & Deliver 329: Chudyk DUEL – Innovation vs Mottainai
PickUp & Deliver 329: Chudyk DUEL – Innovation vs Mottainai – Brendan elaborates on a deep comparison between two beloved Carl Chudyk games. Join us, won’t you?
Pick Up & Deliver 264: Asynchronous gaming vs In-person gaming (DUEL)
Pick Up & Deliver 264: Asynchronous gaming vs In-person gaming (DUEL) – Brendan discusses the pros and cons of asynchronous vs in-person play.
Pick Up & Deliver 249: My top games for more mechanisms suggested by the guild finale, part 6
Pick Up & Deliver 249: My top games for more mechanisms suggested by the guild finale, part 6 – Brendan takes his sixth trip to the “recommend a game from a mechanism” well. But this one’s a bounty — three great mechanisms, so many great games.
Pick Up & Deliver 236: Victory from the Jaws of Defeat
Pick Up & Deliver 236: Victory from the Jaws of Defeat – Brendan thinks a bit about how games can have a last-minute turnaround that allow for a shift in leader or a dramatic win.
Pick Up & Deliver 197: Setting the Stage
Pick Up & Deliver 197: Setting the Stage – Brendan discusses the Sports Night problem, when a text misleads you in a way that makes it harder to enjoy the content, in the context of board games.
Pick Up & Deliver 191: Budget Gaming
Pick Up & Deliver 191: Budget Gaming – Brendan shares a few tips and a few recommendations for budget game choices in response to a listener inquiry.
Pick Up & Deliver, 105: Standing Up Game
Brendan does a little brainstorming about a multi-use card game played standing up. What will it be like? Join us to find out. Show notes: Innovation Eminent Domain Iain M. Banks Palm Island Drop by BoardGame Geek and let us