Play Games, Lose Friends

58 - Summertime and the Gaming's Easy

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:00:00 GMT

The temperature is getting hotter outside, and it's heating up in the game room as the guys square off against two worthy opponents in Guards of Atlantis II. Ken introduces Ryan to Alibis, and they finally, FINALLY get to play Abyss. Some older classics are revisited including Fort, Ark Nova and War Chest. Ryan and Ken both fall in love with Rebel Princess.

Games Discussed

Abyss
Startups
Guard of Atlantis II
Alibis
Ark Nova
Fort
Rebel Princess
War Chest
Doomlings

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57 - Winter Playing, Spring Shopping

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 22:53:42 GMT

The guys chat about a huge list of played games, from Root to Doomlings to Finspan! Ryan's got a short update on the status of The Old King's Crown campaign, and Ken shares his healthy haul of spring shopping for new and old games alike.

Games Discussed

River of Gold

Viticulture

Root

Pandemic Legacy: Season 0

Distilled

Vagrantsong

Doomlings

Finspan

Altered

The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth

Res Arcana Duo

Splendor Duel

Chu Han

The Gang

Marvel Champions: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

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56 - Back in the Saddle

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT

The boys are back and Ryan's basement is nearly complete, so the recording can resume regularly, and the unveiling of Ken's animatronic nightmare game parlor took place! Plenty of new titles were tried, including Altay: Dawn of Civilization, Nocturne, Orchicalcum and more! Listen in to hear what Ken and Ryan thought, including some winners, some losers, and some that really intrigued them.

Games Discussed

Harvest

Pixies

Wrath of Fire Mountain

AI: 100% Human

Skull

Orichalcum

Altay: Dawn of Civilization

War Chest: Nightfall

Nocturne

The Vale of Eternity: Artifacts

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55 - New Year, More Games

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 20:09:23 GMT

Ryan and Ken kicked off 2025 with a slew of games, some old and some new! The guys cover Ra and Arcs in greater detail, and pick apart a few new titles (to them) that they played on two separate occasions with their partners. Ken's youngest continues to enjoy discovering gaming with Dad, and Ryan's excited to show Ken just how good River of Gold is.

Games Discussed

Arcs

Spellbook

River Valley Glassworks

Murray the A**hole Frog

Harmonies

Yak

Abandon All Artichokes

Reef

Flip 7

Garden Variety

Agent Avenue

River of Gold

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54 - PAX U '24 Recap

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 13:00:33 GMT

It's that time of year again! PAX Unplugged 2024 came and went, and Ryan and Ken share their thoughts on the show, some silly statistics, and recount TWENTY different games played, many of which were new experiences for the group! There were a whole lot of trick takers, some heavy strategy games, and a new tactical masterpiece. Listen in and learn what might be on your holiday shopping list for next year!

Games Discussed

Ark Nova

Arcs

Fishing

Kansas City: The Trick Taking Game

Yokai Septet

Small Islands

Harvest

River of Gold

6 Forces

Prey

Sandbags

Forest Shuffle

Magic Trick

Flip7

Rafter 5

Castle Combo

Viticulture

Rainbow

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53 - Big Fun in Small Boxes

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 12:00:10 GMT

Ken and Ryan give a slew of first impressions for a bunch of small-box games they've picked up and played in the last few months, and there are a couple favorites in the bunch. Ryan's absolutely hooked on Dune: Imperium's digital implementation (including the new Rise of Ix expansion) and Ken continues to place in the top of his Lorcana league. The guys also highlight their top five releases that are at Essen Spiel this year and Ken continues to amass more and more to his already massive collection!

Games Discussed

Dune: Imperium - Rise of Ix

Knarr

Faraway

The Vale of Eternity

Pikit

Aggretsuko: Work/Rage Balance

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52 - Dunes & Deltas

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:24:05 GMT

After putting it off for far too long, the guys finally play Dune: Imperium and kick themselves for not trying it sooner. Ken shares Delta with the game group, a crowdfunded hand and resource management title from 2023, and the guys share their first impressions. Ryan's Tichu redemption arc starts, and Ken informs on the fact that they may not have been playing by the rules at all! Some interesting purchases are discussed in the backed/bought section, including some impressive discount finds by Ken, and a certain hype-train title that Ryan just couldn't ignore any longer.

Games Discussed

Dune: Imperium

Delta

Tichu

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51 - Good Day, Great Day, Game Day

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 12:22:14 GMT

Ken, Ryan, and the rest of their game group pulled off a game day with five new titles! Ryan was chewing his nails in a close race of Thunder Road: Vendetta, while Ken experienced a Marvel Villainous game he didn't quite bargain for. Ryan was also happy to get Distilled to the table, while Ken introduced the group to an all-time classic trick taker in Tichu. Many beers and Ham Slammies were consumed, and much fun was had. Listen to hear the tale!

Games Discussed

Thunder Road: Vendetta

Power Plants

Marvel Villainous

Distilled

Tichu

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50 - Mollusks & Morlock Mice

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 16:25:32 GMT

Fifty episodes and still going strong! Ryan and Ken finally get to crack open two much-anticipated Leder Games titles in Root and Ahoy and first impressions are discussed. The guys played two games of 3000 Scoundrels and share their thoughts. Ken brings home the gold in his first Star Wars Unlimited: Shadows of the Galaxy tournament, and Ryan picks up Kutna Hora: The City of Silver and gives it a go. The guys also pick their top five upcoming releases from the BGG GenCon preview. Enjoy!

Games Discussed

Root: A Game of Woodland Might and Right

Ahoy

3000 Scoundrels

Disney Lorcana

Star Wars Unlimited: Shadows of the Galaxy

The Crew: Mission Deep Sea

Kutna Hora

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49 - Jamey Is Our Jam with Jamey Stegmaier

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 12:00:29 GMT

Summer is in full effect, and the sweltering weather has driven Ryan and Ken indoors to slam some games! Expeditions gets the official review treatment and the guys are joined by Jamey Stegmaier of Stonemaier Games to talk about all things Stonemaier, as well as Jamey's journey to game designer, publisher, and entrepreneur. Some upcoming Stonemaier titles are discussed, and more goodies, so listen and enjoy!

Games Discussed

Bosa

Fit to Print

Disney Lorcana

Expeditions

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48 - Burgers and Pizzas and Drinks, Oh My!

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 14:08:06 GMT

The boys are back with some new plays, including the infamous Food Chain Magnate! After putting it on his shelf nearly two years ago and being intimidated by it, Ryan got it on the table and the game group ate it up. Ken provides a big Disney Lorcana update, including some once-in-a-nerd's lifetime luck with Enchanted cards. A recently fulfilled Kickstarter game, Mercurial, gets some play and the guys expand on why this one didn't click for them. Ken's been shopping and Ryan picked up a new smallbox game they love!

Games Discussed

Food Chain Magnate

Mercurial

Disney Lorcana

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47 - Top 50, 2024 Edition: 20-1

Sat, 25 May 2024 20:16:57 GMT

Life finds a way... to destroy our recording schedule! Ryan and Ken are back after a long haitus, and you'll hear why. The top 50 gets wrapped up and the guys discuss the beautiful new art in the Wingspan Fan Art Pack, provided to the show by Stonemaier Games. Welcome back and on to the next!

Games Discussed

Wingspan

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46 - Top 50, 2024 Edition: 30-21

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 23:16:00 GMT

The guys continue to count down their top 50, with some surprising new additions to their lists. Ryan and Ken talk about a new-ish trick taker in Holly Oak, by the masterful Tom Lehmann. Ken falls in love with Honey Buzz by trouncing the group for his first win, and Ryan is happy because Renature finally hit the table surface. Some listener advice hopefully helps those in need when deciding what to play, and how to handle if someone isn't having fun.

Games Discussed

Holly Oak

Honey Buzz

Renature

Sea Salt & Paper

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45 - Top 50, 2024 Edition: 40-31

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:59:42 GMT

The list continues, this time covering quite a few changes and new additions from last year's list. Ryan and Ken played quite a bit together to celebrate Ken's birthday, including four new titles, two of which were birthday gifts! Ken really, really disliked Sol: Last Days of a Star, but he was mostly alone in that sentiment. Ryan and Ken fell in love with a new trick-taker and finally find a hidden movement game that Ken enjoyed. Yes, miracles do exist.

Games Discussed

Ancient Knowledge

Empire's End

Lunar

Sea Salt & Paper

Sol: Last Days of a Star

Mind MGMT

Inside Job

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44 - Top 50, 2024 Edition: 50-41

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:55:41 GMT

It's a new year and that means it's time to revisit our Top 50 of all time! Ken and Ryan take a look at 50-41, and as expected Ken still hates where Ryan has Wingspan ranked. The guys played a whole slew of new games, including a new crowdfunded buzz game in Bloodstones. Ken shares his feelings on The White Castle, Ryan got some Spirit Island in with his favorite co-op partner, and both share their top picks for owned games they want to play the most in 2024!

Games Discussed

The White Castle

Bloodstones

Dice Throne Adventures

Expeditions

Yokai Sketch

Nicodemus

Hooky

Scout

Walkie Talkie

Spirit Island

Paleo

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43 - Year 2023, More Games for Me

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 21:27:41 GMT

Ken and Ryan recant the games they loved from 2023, both new releases and their personal favorites from 2023 and past years. Ken laments about lack of time for games, and Ryan pushes BGA to no avail, but has been really enjoying it himself. The guys discuss a long played list and a super solid deckbuilder of the digital variety. On to 2024 and more gaming!

Top 5 2023 Releases

Ryan

The White Castle
Sail
That's Not a Hat
Knarr
Forest Shuffle

Honorable Mention - Earth

Ken

Disney Lorcana
Disney Animated
Expeditions
Star Wars: the Deckbuilding Game
Earth

Top 5 Games of the Year

Ryan

Sail
The White Castle
Scout
12 Chip Trick
The Old King's Crown

Honorable Mention - Tapestry

Ken

Forest Shuffle
Museum Suspects
12 Chip Trick
Tournament Fishing
GI Joe Deck Building Game

Top 5 Most Anticipated Games of 2024

Ryan

Guards of Atlantis 2
Skyrise
Weirdwood Manor
Captain Flip
Fairy

Honorable Mention - Arcs

Ken

Cities
The Old King's Crown
War Chest: Nightfall
The Vale of Eternity
Incubo

Honorable Mention - Star Wars Unlimited

Games Discussed

Cobalt Core
Spicy
Sea Salt & Paper
Noobs in Space
Gap
The White Castle
Honey Buzz
The Game
Forest Shuffle
Knarr
Go Nuts for Donuts

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42 - PAX U '23 Recap

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 14:06:52 GMT

The less-than-dynamic duo went to PAX Unplugged and as usual had a fantastic experience. Ken got skunked on promos but scored a whole bunch of Lorcana, and Ryan came home with all of the games on his must-buy list. Plenty of games were played over the weekend, including some notable new releases, and a few of the 2023-fulfilled Kickstarters also saw some table time. Huge thanks to the PAX folks for yet another great show!

Games Discussed

The White Castle

Scout

Spicy

Qwixx

Dungeon Raiders

9 Lives

Ringmaster

Fairy Lights

Halloween Party

Forest Shuffle

Moon

Expeditions

ICE

Cat in the Box

American Psycho: A Killer Game

Gap

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41 - PAX U '23 Preview

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

It's that time of year again! The guys are heading to PAX Unplugged and have their games ready to go. Shopping lists are discussed and some new predictions are on the table as well. Ken went on an epic Black Friday shopping spree at one of his favorite stores and Ryan held off to save budget to shop on the PAX expo floor. There was some major gaming happening over the Thanksgiving holiday as well, so listen in to hear the favorites!

Games Discussed

Just One
Romi Rami
That's Not a Hat
Point City
Disney Lorcana
Battletech
12 Chip Trick
The Crew: Mission Deep Sea
Gosu X
Truffle Shuffle
Aurum
Monsdrawsity
District Noir
Mage Knight
Sail
Knarr
Wormholes
So Clover
Thunder Road: Vendetta
Elimino

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40 - Two Beers & Two Reviews

Sat, 18 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT

The guys are back and reviewing two games this episode while enjoying some fine brews! Stonemaier Games was kind enough to provide the show with a review copy of Between Two Cities: Essential Edition, and a highly-anticipated Kickstarter copy of Wild Realms arrived and hit the table last game night. A deeper look into Deep Rock Galactic is discussed, Ryan finally got to play Honey Buzz, and the both fawn over a new trick taker that has them both smitten.

Games Discussed

Between Two Cities: Essential Edition
Wild Realms
Deep Rock Galactic
Honey Buzz
12 Chip Trick
Mercurial

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39 - An Undaunting Evening with David Thompson

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 19:00:00 GMT

IT HAPPENED! David Thompson, of War Chest and Undaunted fame, joined Ryan and Ken to let them nerd out over David's work, and find out more about what drives him as a designer and where his love for history in gaming was born. The guys talk about another engaging game of The Old King's Crown, and have some new trick-takers in their midst to play. Ryan's wallet is opening as fast as the leaves are falling, while Ken is excited for the next Elizabeth Hargrave's title!

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Games Discussed

War Chest
Undaunted: North Africa
Witchcraft!
Resist!
Sniper Elite: The Board Game
General Orders: World War II
Battle Card: Series 1
The Old King's Crown
Aurum
Happy Salmon
Sail
12 Chip Trick
Between Two Cities

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38 - Kickstarted, But Never Started

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Have you ever crowdfunded a game, waited over a year for fulfillment, bust the shrink once you get it, and then drool a little as you marvel at your new toy? And then promptly shelve the game and wait eagerly for your first play? Yea, we thought so, and welcome to the club. Ryan and Ken commiserate over their current top 5 games they really, REALLY want to play from those shelves, despite the constant deluge of the newest hotness. Ryan dives back into crowdfunding projects despite it all, and Ken somehow has nothing backed currently!?! The guys recap their latest play of The Old King's Crown, and further their deepening love for this upcoming hit. Listen in for more goodness and thanks for joining us!

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Games Discussed

The Old King's Crown
Potion Explosion
Trekking Through History
Undaunted: North Africa

Ryan's Top 5

Honorable mention: Hansa Teutonica
War of the Ring: The Card Game
ICE
Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile
Frosthaven
Food Chain Magnate

Ken's Top 5

Honorable mention: Ark Nova
American Psycho: A Killer Game
Encyclopedia
My Father's Work
Ahoy
Expeditions

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37 - A New King on The Great Road with Pablo Clark

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Ryan and Ken sit down by the castle hearth and chat with Pablo Clark from Eerie Idol Games, lead designer and artist on an upcoming Kickstarter campaign that has both very excited. Pablo shares with us his experiences in designing the game, inspirations of his unique and stunning art style, and shares some details about the upcoming campaign on October 24th, 2023 (go back it!). Ryan started backing some more games, and Ken hasn't been playing much lately... but that didn't stop him from buying and backing!

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Games Discussed

The Old King's Crown
Tapestry
Codenames: Duet
Everdell: New Leaf
Everdell: Mistwood
Sea, Salt & Paper
Deep Rock Galactic
Vagrantsong

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36 - Euro Makin' Me Sad

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 21:00:00 GMT

The guys finally sit down and hash out where on the doll the Eurogames hurt Ken. A Lorcana update helps give an inside view on the pandemonium that has been afoot, and both Ken and Ryan had some separate game time with family and friends and lots of new teaches. Ryan continues to struggle to conquer the Dark Tower, while Ken scored some sweet deals on some modern lightweight classics. Lastly, the guys tease a preview for next episode, when we interview Pablo Clark, lead designer and artist for The Old King's Crown!

Games Discussed

Disney Lorcana
Return to Dark Tower
Long Shot: The Dice Game
The Great Split
Hungry Monkey
Deep Rock Galactic
Terra Mystica
Age of Innovation
The Old King's Crown
Sagrada
The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine
World of Warcraft Unshackled
Super Mega Lucky Box
Peacemakers: Horrors of War
Battlecrest
Tolerance

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35 - Disney Owns Ken Now, Too

Sat, 19 Aug 2023 16:00:00 GMT

Ken is taking the plunge into Lorcana through a new league he's joined, and the guys talk about what that means for Ken's time and wallet. Ryan's sick of being burned by crowdfunding and so the inevitable discussion ensues on the merits for, and detriments against, Kickstarter and its ilk. Lots of games were played thanks to an ADGD (All-day Game Day), so listen in and find out which!

Games Discussed

Disney Lorcana
Lands of Galzyr
Agricola
ICE
Arboretum
Mage Knight
War Chest
Hungry Monkey
Cockroach Poker
Cheating Moths
Verdant
Tiny Towns
Fort
Moonrakers: Titan Edition
Super Mega Lucky Box
Shifting Stones
Regine

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34 - Campaign Conundrums

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 01:00:00 GMT

Ken and Ryan and their game group have started a new narrative campaign game for the second half of 2023, and Ken brought Lands of Galzyr to the fray. The guys discuss first impressions of the narrative-driven gameplay, and dive into what makes a campaign game great for them. A Tapestry contest winner gets announced, and there's quite the list of games played!

Games Discussed

Lands of Galzyr
That's Not a Hat
Nidavellir with Idavoll expansion
Dealt
Medium
Mindbug
Illiterati
Alien Artifacts
The Crew: Mission Deep Sea
My Shelfie
Doomlings
Linko
Coloretto
Animated
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza

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33 - One Game, or All the Games?

Sat, 24 Jun 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Yep, still alive, and still recording! Ryan and Ken are back to discuss their long played list as summer gets underway and game time starts becoming even more of a luxury, planned around vacations and activities. The guys explore a fun topic, discussing why we're more prone to play lots of new games once or twice rather than a single title a dozen times or more. Ken's been buying and backing, but the length of the list may surprise you. And our Tapestry expansion giveaway contest is coming to a close, listen in to get your entry in now!

Games Discussed

Mystic Market
Dire Wilds
Sagrada
Earth
Illiterati
Tiny Towns
Return to Dark Tower
Stardew Valley
Res Arcana
Birds of a Feather
The Road to Canterbury
Mystic Vale
Parks

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32 - I Like Big Bass and I Can Not Lie

Thu, 18 May 2023 22:00:00 GMT

The guys had a game day! And then several game nights... This is what happens when no recording happens for a full month. But hey, that's more games to cover! A full lineup gets discussed, and there's a surprise hit in the mix. Ken has all of Tapestry, and all of Tapestry got to the tabletop to be played. First impressions are laid down, but neither Ryan or Ken feel like it's time for a review as the game is sooooo massive. Both have been good boys when it comes to purchases, but there's still some crowdfunding going down. And guess what? A NEW GIVEAWAY! Listen for more details!

Games Discussed

Tapestry
Fall of the Mountain King
Tournament Fishing
The Wolves
War Chest
Splendor
Frosthaven
Nidavellir
Cat in the Box
Mindbug
Illiterati
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza

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31 - Buggin the Mind with Marvin Hegen

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 23:00:00 GMT

Want to know more about Mindbug and the Kickstarter campaign for Mindbug Beyond? Well look (and listen) no further, as Ryan and Ken bugged the mind (enough puns, please) of lead designer Marvin Hegen! Marvin dives in and gives an overview of the active campaign, what folks can expect from the new standalone sets, and regales us all with his tales of meeting a childhood game design idol in Richard Garfield, who later became a co-designer himself. Sit back, put on your tinfoil hat, and enjoy!

Games Discussed
Mindbug: First Encounter
Mindbug: Beyond Eternity
Mindbug: Beyond Evolution

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30 - Set Sail to Cassar Island

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 14:00:00 GMT

Looking to get someone else into the hobby you hold so dear? Ryan and Ken give their top 5 intro games, and manage to span a whole bunch of board game mechanics in the process. The guys review a great intro game in Draftosaurus, and talk about why it's so approachable. Ryan finds some joy in War of the Ring: The Card Game, but not as much as he expected to. Ken slowed down the crowdfunding but still has some acquisitions, and finds a fatal flaw with the Meadow: Downstream expansion. We finally confirm that Ryan is indeed smarter than Ken!

Games Discussed

Draftosaurus
Arboretum
War of the Ring: The Card Game
Dealt!
The Mirroring of Mary King
Rise or Fall

Ken's Top 5 Intro List

Dominion
Point Salad
Love Letter
Sushi Go
Little Town

Ryan's Top 5 Intro List

Quacks of Quedlinberg
Codenames
Splendor
Super Mega Lucky Box
Ticket to Ride

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29 - Hobo Trains and Horror with Kyle Rowan

Sat, 18 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Ryan and Ken are graced by the Wyrd wonder Kyle Rowan! The guys pick Kyle's brain about the masterpiece that is Vagrantsong, and find out Kyle and Ken have more in common than anticipated. In addition, Vagrantsong gets a formal review, and after a long hiatus (yes, we suck), a long list of played games gets released, as well as a whole bunch more acquisitions to the collections.

Games Discussed

Vagrantsong
Mage Knight
Skytear Horde
Almanac: The Crystal Peaks
Almanac: The Dragon Road
Alien
Space Explorers
Goblin Vaults
Wayfinders
Anachronism
King of Tokyo
Coloretto
Dealt!
Tapestry
Doomlings
The Four Humours

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28 - The Annual Top 50, 25-1

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 14:00:00 GMT

Ryan and Ken wrap up their top 50 games of all time, and cover 25 through 1 of the list. There are more crossovers than we predicted, and some real surprises in the top 10 for both. Check it out, and hit us up with your opinions on the lists. Enjoy!

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27 - The Annual Top 50, 50-26

Sat, 04 Feb 2023 15:00:00 GMT

It's time for a new tradition! Ryan and Ken spent some time rating their top 50 games of all time, and cover 50 through 26 of the list. There are a few surprises on each list, and a few inevitable crossovers as well. Join us and let us know if you would put any of these on your lists as well!

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26 - Resolutions, Shmesolutions

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:00:00 GMT

It's a new year, which means another year full of games! Ryan and Ken ring in the new year with a recap of the last month's worth of gaming, and review their top 10 releases in 2022, as well as pick their most memorable game of the past year. Some gamer resolutions are in order, although we'll see how closely they're followed. The guys talk holiday purchases and their most disappointing game of 2022.

Ken's Top 10 of 2022
Honorable Mention - The Wolves
10 - Cat in the Box
9 - Reincardnated
8 - Bad Company
7 - Brian Boru: High King of Ireland
6 - Flamecraft
5 - Creature Comforts
4 - Mindbug
3 - Green Team Wins
2 - Planted
1 - Ark Nova

Ryan's Top 10 of 2022
Honorable Mention - The Wolves
10 - Creature Comforts
9 - Flamecraft
8 - Ark Nova
7 - Verdant
6 - Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest
5 - Mirroring of Mary King
4 - Long Shot: The Dice Game
3 - Mind Bug
2 - Cat in the Box
1 - Dark Tower

Other Games Discussed
Vagrantsong
Dominion
War of the Ring: The Card Game
Mage Knight Ultimate Edition
Hamlet
Nut Hunt
Birds of a Feather
Dice Realms
Museum Suspects
Warchest
Biblios
Fall of the Mountain King
Dungeon Doodles
Trekking Through History
Clue
Tetris
Rummikub
Wrong Party
Here to Slay
No Thanks
Draftosaurus
Codenames
Pokemon TCG

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25 - PAXU 2022 Recap

Sat, 17 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMT

The boys are back from PAX! The final played list is covered, and what a list it is. A certain special trick-taking game was the hit of the show, and a surprise purchase by Joe becomes a new favorite. Show purchases are discussed and both of the guys found some new goodies to enjoy.

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24 - PAX U '22 Preview

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 01:00:00 GMT

It's that time of year folks! PAX Unplugged 2022 is nearly upon us, and Ryan and Ken talk a bit about what's coming along in the game bag this year, as well as the titles they're likely to hunt down with fervor. The guys talk about a marathon five-player game of Ankh: Gods of Egypt, and discuss why they're likely to never try that again. Ken talks about his Black Friday spending spree, and let's just say it's never a dull topic!

Games Discussed:

Ankh: Gods of Egypt
Dice Throne: Santa vs. Krampus

Games coming to PAX:

Nidavellir
Brian Boru: High King of Ireland
Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest
War Chest
Mind Bug
Flamecraft
Dogs of War
Bad Company
Creature Comforts
Moonrakers
Isle of Cats

Games we're hunting down:

War of the Ring: The Card Game
Roll Camera
Sauscharf
Meadow Expansion
Oak

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23 - Hhhhh-weet Tokens

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 19:00:00 GMT

The Everdell kickstarters have landed! The guys talk about their new additions and why this was worth the money, and the base game of Everdell gets a proper review. Game night happened, and both Dice Realms and Verdant were on the table, so those get a preview of sorts, and both have nits to pick with Dice Realms. More Kickstarters are coming, and Ken didn't buy anything for the first time since he left the womb.

Games discussed:

Everdell
Dice Realms
Verdant

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22 - Marvel-ous Dice

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Why watch a Marvel movie when you can chuck some dice as your favorite superhero? The guys check out Marvel Dice Throne, generously provided by The OP for review. A previously unexplored hatred for eurogames haunts Ken as the guys played Hansa Teutonica. Ryan got a whole pile of two-player titles played, and Ken continues to shop until his bank account drops!

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Games discussed:

Marvel Dice Throne (Expansion 1, Expansion 2)
Fantasy Realms
Watergate
Jaipur
Caesar!: Seize Rome in 20 Minutes
Morels
Cubitos

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21 - Arboretum With Popes

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 13:00:00 GMT

Trees with knives? You betcha! Ryan and Ken finally review Arboretum, one of the most well-designed card games they've ever played. Both the guys played a ton of games since last episode, so they run down their list, and continue to melt over Vagrantsong. Ken picked up some new goodies, and Ryan is still behaving... for now.

Games discussed:

Arboretum
Dominion
Bunny Kingdom
Vagrantsong
Return to Dark Tower
Wrong Party
Here to Slay
Paleo
Love Letter
Top Trumps
World Championship Russian Roulette
Caesar! Seize Rome in 20 Minutes!

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20 - The Glass is Stained with Adrian Adamescu

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We are joined by the artisan himself, Adrian Adamescu, to talk all things Sagrada, including the now-funded Sagrada: Artisans legacy game. Ryan and Ken slow down the buying, but up the playing, as the guys managed to get in Dominion, Isle of Cats, Red Rising, and start a group play of Vagrantsong! We review the OG Sagrada and talk about why it's a mainstay in both of our collections.

Games discussed:

Sagrada: Artisans
Sagrada
Creatures and Cupcakes
Isle of Cats
Red Rising
Dominion
Vagrantsong

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19 - Phil's a Thrill with Phil Walker-Harding

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Ryan and Ken are joined by the renowned Phil Walker-Harding, designer of such all-time classics as Sushi Go!, Imhotep, and so much more. The guys count down their top five games from his design catalog, and talk a bit about Joey Games, Phil's new sustainable publishing company that focuses on Australian themes. Ken talks about expanding his Kallax collection, and Ryan's been playing Mysterium again after a long hiatus. Ken also got in a game of a new Kickstarter arrival, Flamecraft!

Check out Joey Games: https://joeygames.com.au/

Games discussed:

Cockroach Poker - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/129736/cockroach-poker-royal
Mysterium - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/181304/mysterium
Flamecraft - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/336986/flamecraft

Top 5 Phil Walker-Harding Games:

Ken
5 - Imhotep - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/191862/imhotep
4 - Planted - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/365104/planted-game-nature-nurture
3 - Sushi Go Party! - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/192291/sushi-go-party
2 - Gizmos - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/246192/gizmos
1 - Summer Camp - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/337787/summer-camp
Honorable mention - Super Mega Lucky Box - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/341530/super-mega-lucky-box

Ryan
5 - Gizmos
4 - Planted
3 - Super Mega Lucky Box
2 - Imhotep
1 - Sushi Go Party!
Honorable Mention - Summer Camp

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18 - Fulfill Me, Kickstarter

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Ryan and Ken discuss their top 5 backed games that should be fulfilling soon, and the wait is killing them both. Ark Nova is getting an expansion, and there's fish! And water! And probably different fish! Ken got his first Kallax, Ryan is behaving and keeping the wallet away, and the Reincardnated contest ends soon! Get your entries in ASAP!

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17 - Thanks For Listening to Our Taylor Talk

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 13:00:00 GMT

We have a guest! Taylor Doolittle from Doolittle Gaming joins us to talk about his first baby, Reincardnated, and discusses a range of topics about the game and design in general, as well as playtesting and Kickstarter. The guys review the game, and one lucky listener will get a chance to win a copy of Reincardnated as well! Listen to the end of the episode to learn the giveaway details, and good luck to all.

Reincardnated - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/300407/reincardnated

Other games discussed:

Imperius - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/233015/imperius
War Chest - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/249259/war-chest
War Chest: Nobility - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284444/war-chest-nobility
War Chest: Siege - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/324656/war-chest-siege
Gingerbread House - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/258444/gingerbread-house
Boomerang USA - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/300369/boomerang-usa
Kitchen Rush - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/287938/kitchen-rush-revised-edition

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16 - I See You, Gen Con 2022

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 12:00:00 GMT

Now that Gen Con 2022 has come and gone, Ryan and Ken review their top 10 picks from biggest board game expo in the US. The guys review what may refer to as a modern classic in 2019's Wingspan, and Ken continues his spiral into the bargain bins and emerges with some real gems. Ryan discusses some spending regrets with Return to Dark Tower, and we chat about Isle of Cats and Everdell on iOS!

Wingspan
Return to Dark Tower
Isle of Cats

Gen Con Top 10 List

Ken

Honorable Mention - The Mirroring of Mary King

10 - Dice Hunters of Therion
9 - Nightmare Productions
8 - Knight Fall
7 - Empire's End
6 - Wormholes
5 - Fit to Print
4 - Nicodemus
3 - 3000 Scoundrels
2 - My Shelfie
1 - Green Team Wins

Ryan

Honorable Mention - Clank! Catacombs

10 - Seasons of Arcadia
9 - CoraQuest
8 - Weirdwood Manor
7 - My Shelfie
6 - Northgard: Uncharted Lands
5 - Fall of the Mountain King
4 - Blazon
3 - War of the Ring: The Card Game
2 - Deal with the Devil
1 - Bloodstones

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15 - You Stole My Titmouse

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 02:00:00 GMT

Covid and vacations have delayed us, but we have returned! During Ryan's adventures in Virusville, Ken went shopping for 90% of the games on the eastern seaboard. We get to discuss Meadow in our review and share in it's delights, and also discuss our collective disappointment of Sleeping Gods. Ken talks about the vast amount of gaming he managed to squeeze in during the month of June!

Meadow - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/314491/meadow
Sleeping Gods - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/255984/sleeping-gods

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14 - Krampus Has a Black Sack

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Ken played games. A LOT of games. Ryan officially bounces off Sleeping Gods. We finally get a four-player Ark Nova game in, and review our first impressions of the hot zoo-builder everyone's talking about. Brian Boru: High King of Ireland also hit the table and we chat about how great it is. Moonrakers get a review, and we almost hit the same scores! Backed/bought list is small, but mighty, with Arcs joining Ryan's Kickstarter list.

Moonrakers - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/270239/moonrakers

Ark Nova - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/342942/ark-nova

Brian Boru: High King of Ireland - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/337765/brian-boru-high-king-ireland

Arcs - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/359871/arcs

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13 - Cosmic Froggin' with Jim Felli

Sat, 21 May 2022 21:00:00 GMT

Special guest Jim Felli from Devious Weasel games joins us to discuss game design, Cosmic Frog, and his upcoming two-player game The Mirroring of Mary King! The guys review Cosmic Frog and have quite the backed/bought list. We discuss Cascadia and Reincardnated and get excited for Brian Boru.

Devious Weasel Games - https://www.deviousweasel.com/
Cosmic Frog - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/295905/cosmic-frog
The Mirroring of Mary King - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/343741/mirroring-mary-king
Cascadia - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/295947/cascadia
Reincardnated - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/300407/reincardnated

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12 - Photo Finish: The Diarrhea Game

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 16:00:00 GMT

The guys review Arcadia Quest, a long-standing classic in both collections. Overproduction is discussed, and whether or not its benefitting the hobby in the long run, or hurting it. Ken finally tests some shrink shelf goodies, and Ryan is obsessed with Wyrd's Vagrantsong. An upcoming interview is teased, so check it out!

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11 - 11:11

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 14:00:00 GMT

The long-awaited Oath review is finally here! Deeproot Dwellers did not hit their funding goal and Ken is sad. Ryan is the only human being on Earth who did not enjoy Sleeping Gods, but he did love Long Shot: The Dice Game. Ken is about to lose a lot of money to the Unstable Unicorn team, and he's OK with that.

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10 - Don't Hang Games on the Walls

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Double-digit episodes! So we're not total frauds (or is it too soon to tell?) The boys get their first taste of what it takes to run a zoo in Ark Nova, and gush over Roxley's Radlands. The alchemical magic of Quacks of Quedlinberg takes the review spotlight, Ryan keeps his cell phone too close to the mic, and Ken chats about his latest Kickstarter deliveries!

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9 - Kabula Krazy with Antonio Liga

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:00:00 GMT

After a long month full of technical and scheduling issues, the guys finally play some Kabula! Two games and some first impressions, as well as a great chat with Kabula lead designer Antonio Liga from Stranger Games Studios.

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8 - You Have Player Aides

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 20:00:00 GMT

Board game night has resumed! Ken furthers his Ryan Laukat infatuation, and Ryan finally gets his copy of Dice Throne Adventures. Ken illuminates us on the best way to find new games, and the modern classic, War Chest, gets some high scores in the review. Except for the player aides. Not those.

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7 - Mozart's First Name was William

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 22:00:00 GMT

Happy new year! Ryan and Ken played a lot of games over the holiday break and discuss their favorites. The guys take a look at their top five most anticipated games for 2022 (with honorable mentions), and Ryan bounces off of Jaws of the Lion. Res Arcana gets the review treatment, and a small backed/bought list means more cash free for games in 2022!

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6 - Merry PAXmas

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 19:00:00 GMT

The boys head to PAX Unplugged, game all weekend, and talk about the experience. Ryan went shopping and Ken's list got skunked. The top five most impactful games of 2021 are covered. Have a wonderful holiday!

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5 - Following the Leder with Kyle Ferrin

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 21:00:00 GMT

Our first guest! Kyle Ferrin from Leder Games tells us of past, present and future works. We give Oath a little time, and a lot more will come. We talk our PAX Unplugged games we're bringing, and review another Leder Games title, Fort. Ken continues to add expansions he'll never play to his collection. Ryan imitates creepy podcaster voices.

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4 - D&D at the Dollar General

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Ken learns more about Kabula, and we talk about CMON's 50th. We visit the Nerdhammer boys in Lancaster. A short talk about Ankh and the merge mechanic. Ryan talks Paleo, Ken talks Doodle Dungeon, and a Looterz review happens. We have big news for the next episode!

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3 - Enter the Beer Review

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Ken plays a classic. We list our top 5 gaming gadgets to make a gamer's life better. We dive into Scythe more than expected, and review Charterstone and our full legacy experience. Ken is pumped for a new Kickstarter project, and we review our beverages of choice!

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2 - Sex Appeal of the Insert

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 19:00:00 GMT

We talk about the industry slowdowns due to supply chain issues, and why it might be a good thing for the hobby in general. A rundown of our top 5 family games as of late. We review one of our favorite games of 2020, Nidavellir, and we get the latest from Ken's Kickstarter roundup.

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1 - The Bee People Who Shoot Bee Guns

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 18:00:00 GMT

The first episode (with lots of poor editing by Ryan, and Ken lagging throughout)!

We introduce ourselves, our backgrounds, and dive into what we've been playing lately. Ryan gets his first play of Ankh: Gods of Egypt. We talk about the games we own that still are shining with cellophane or stuff we are dying to get to the table. A Destinies review may surprise you, and we dive deeper into He-Man lore more than Ryan ever wanted to go.

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