#114: Let It Grow
Board Game Barrage19 Maalis 2020

#114: Let It Grow

Some games put their best foot forward on the first play, eager to have most players feel good right out of the box. Other games are content to take their time. This episode we're focusing on the latter, games that we've only come to appreciate as we've given them more time and more plays. Before we grow together, we talk about Ginkgopolis, Time Chase, and Food Chain Magnate.

01:31 - Ginkgopolis
08:46 - Time Chase
15:22 - Food Chain Magnate
26:58 - Games that grow on you
30:35 - Brass: Lancashire
31:28 - Agricola
32:24 - Biblios
33:57 - Wits & Wagers
35:13 - Bohnanza
36:35 - Tigris & Euphrates
37:07 - Yellow & Yangtze
38:08 - Nova Luna
41:17 - The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine
41:53 - 18xx
43:31 - Just One

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