#190: Why Are You the Way That You Are?

#190: Why Are You the Way That You Are?

One of the things we love to do, especially if we're playing a game for the first time, is analyse it while we're playing. We're sure this totally isn't annoying for those around us. In particular, we love picking apart little mechanical choices, imagining what the designer's thought process was, and wondering "why is that like that?" Before we get to speculating, we talk about Divinity Derby, Mexica, and Strasbourg.

03:28 - Divinity Derby
11:54 - Hab & Gut
13:22 - Mexica
19:06 - Strasbourg
24:35 - Taj Mahal
30:38 - Why is that mechanic like that?
33:28 - Risk
33:39 - Kemet
34:58 - Scythe
38:57 - Circadians: Chaos Order
39:57 - Tinner's Trail
41:22 - Ankh: Gods of Egypt
42:58 - Rocketmen
45:09 - The Oracle of Delphi

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#357: We Played a Mass of Games!

#357: We Played a Mass of Games!

We made it back in one piece, and all told I think we did pretty well! We got through a heck of a lot of what we wanted to play, and we're here to tell you all about it - including Dark Pact, Totally ...

26 Mar 1h 8min

#356: On the Road Again

#356: On the Road Again

By the time you're listening to this, we're probably already in Vegas for Dice Tower West! We're going to hang about all day playing games - which naturally leads to the question of what we're going t...

12 Mar 47min

#355: Anticipation Auction: Games of 2026

#355: Anticipation Auction: Games of 2026

I think it's fair to say that we crushed this last year (although some of us better than others), so it's only correct and right that we should return to do it again. What are the best games of 2026 g...

26 Feb 1h 21min

#354: Don't Call It a Comeback

#354: Don't Call It a Comeback

All of this has happened before and will happen again. Everything comes back around, including games you could swear you've played before. Whether they're remakes, reimplimentations, or rejuvenations,...

12 Feb 58min

#353: Getting it Just Right

#353: Getting it Just Right

Sometimes you know the type of game you want to play, just not exactly which game quite fits the bill. Is that heavy Euro too heavy? That deck builder not builder-y enough? Before we sit down with Gol...

29 Jan 47min

#352: Combined Top 50 Games of All-Time 2025 Draft: 10-1

#352: Combined Top 50 Games of All-Time 2025 Draft: 10-1

Well, we started this thing, so I guess we ought to finish it, as ill-advised as that might be. This is where all the chickens come home to roost, where we learn how badly we've set ourselves up to fa...

15 Jan 57min

#351: Combined Top 50 Games of All-Time 2025 Draft: 30-11

#351: Combined Top 50 Games of All-Time 2025 Draft: 30-11

Happy new year! We're back to continue the very peaceful, collaborative, kind endeavour that is coming together to harmoniously assemble our top 50 games. It's been nothing but chill, friendly vibes, ...

8 Jan 45min

#350: Combined Top 50 Games of All-Time 2025 Draft: 50-31

#350: Combined Top 50 Games of All-Time 2025 Draft: 50-31

Okay, things are a bit different this year. In honour of our 350th episode (a very important milestone), we're going to combine forces, like ... Voltron. I'm the head, and my left and right feet are h...

18 Des 20251h 13min

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