#78: You Gotta Get a Gimmick
Board Game Barrage25 Heinä 2019

#78: You Gotta Get a Gimmick

Gimmicks are elements of a game that are the fundamental selling point, the core attention grabbing mechanic or experience that the game is built around. This episode, we're breaking down gimmicks in board games, figuring out if they're good or bad for the hobby, and talking about some of the most notable. Before we cave to flashy marketing, we also talk about Are You A Robot?, Jaws, and FUSE.

01:17 - Bärenpark
03:12 - Keyforge: Age of Ascension
05:25 - Are You A Robot?
09:46 - Wingspan
10:37 - Jaws
13:55 - FUSE
18:34 - I don't even know
20:23 - Games with Gimmicks
22:27 - The Adventurers
23:22 - Niagara
24:31 - Shogun
24:31 - Wallenstein
24:59 - Amerigo
25:41 - Mord im Arosa
28:14 - Camel Up
29:18 - Sheriff of Nottingham
30:34 - Via Appia
31:33 - Dice Forge
32:39 - Alchemists
33:13 - Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar
34:38 - Council of 4
35:11 - Mouse Trap
36:13 - Star Trek: The Next Generation - Interactive VCR Board Game - A Klingon Challenge
38:23 - The VCR Quarterback Game
42:01 - Hanabi
42:39 - Planet

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#25: Gen Con 2018 Day One

#25: Gen Con 2018 Day One

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#24: Gen Con 2018 Preview

#24: Gen Con 2018 Preview

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#23: Are You Feeling Lucky?

#23: Are You Feeling Lucky?

Luck is an element of almost every board game there is, but it's still a major point of contention. Whether it's the roll of dice, or the draw of a card, randomness can make or break a game. We also t...

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#22: Baby's First Social Interaction

#22: Baby's First Social Interaction

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#21: The Beautiful Game

#21: The Beautiful Game

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5 Heinä 201850min

#20: Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger

#20: Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger

We're counting down games that replace other games in our collections! We also talk about Chimera Station. 01:31 - Chimera Station 05:16 - Games That Replaced Others 06:49 - Queendomino 08:28 - San Ju...

28 Kesä 201857min

#19: What Are You Made Of?

#19: What Are You Made Of?

What would a board game be without components? Just rules and a box, I guess. Before we pick up our pieces, we talk about Wildcatters, Bärenpark, Chimera, Star Cartel, and Council of 4. 01:20 - Wildca...

21 Kesä 201847min

#18: You Get What You Give

#18: You Get What You Give

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