#137: Past Its Prime

#137: Past Its Prime

Some games are built to last, and no, we're not just talking about the ... R-word. For others, the high highs of early games must give way to the dawning realization that all is not well. We look at reasons we might end up moving past games we once held in high regard. Before we overstay our welcome, we talk about Sandstone, Ctrl, The Fox in the Forest Duet, and Unmatched.

02:41 - Sandstone
11:09 - Ctrl
14:12 - The Fox in the Forest Duet
18:42 - The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine
19:54 - Unmatched: Battle of Legends, Volume One
24:16 - Dice Throne
32:27 - Games Getting Worse with Time
38:50 - Innovation
39:47 - Mysterium
40:20 - Deception: Murder in Hong Kong
41:18 - Camel Up
43:05 - Shadow Hunters
43:38 - Container
45:52 - Five Tribes
47:32 - Mark's Menagerie Mixup
48:20 - Dungeon Fighter
48:20 - Tumblin-Dice
48:20 - Coconuts

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#73: Dictionary Attack

#73: Dictionary Attack

You don't need no education, but you're getting one anyway. This week we're going to be explaining the meaning of some common but unclear board game words, for we are nothing if not your humble servan...

20 Kesä 201959min

#72: The Long and the Short of It

#72: The Long and the Short of It

Time is a precious resource, so let's not waste any; we're talking about game length. How long should a game be? Is it worse if a game is too long or too short? We wrestle with the fourth dimension in...

13 Kesä 201942min

#71: A Hate-Love Relationship

#71: A Hate-Love Relationship

There's nothing sweeter than the softening of a heart, that precious feeling when all of the things you thought you'd dislike, suddenly become endearing. We're counting down our favourite games that w...

6 Kesä 201954min

#70: Spiel des Jahres! The Games War!

#70: Spiel des Jahres! The Games War!

Somewhere in Germany every year, a specialist team assembles to decide on the best board games ... that released in Germany that year ... that no one has ever heard of. Look, the Spiel des Jahres is a...

30 Touko 201954min

#69: Bang for Your Buck

#69: Bang for Your Buck

Everyone likes to get the most out of their hard-earned cash, but what is a board game worth? Maybe it doesn't matter what's inside the box, maybe the real value is the friends we made along the way? ...

23 Touko 201955min

#68: A Mailbag of Biblical Proportions

#68: A Mailbag of Biblical Proportions

Letters! You love writing them, and we love reading them! This week, we look at portable and licensed games, why reviewers love social games, and give advice for your first board game convention. Befo...

16 Touko 201945min

#67: Shelf Life

#67: Shelf Life

We're well into May, so it's about time we did some spring cleaning. We talk about the games that have recently left our collection, and why it was their time to go. It's not always an easy thing, but...

9 Touko 201949min

#66: The Only Winning Move

#66: The Only Winning Move

Dominant strategies can ruin a game; if there's one clear best way to win, why not use it every time? We discuss these optimal strategies, whether they're always problematic, and how to deal with them...

2 Touko 201953min

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