#248: The Need for Theme

#248: The Need for Theme

The topic of theme has come up intermittently over the course of the podcast, but how important is it? Is it something that makes or breaks a game? Or would we be mostly okay if games were mostly non-thematic? Before we burst at the theme, we talk about Mamma Mia!, Football Highlights 2052, Kanban, and Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood.

01:46 - Mamma Mia!
08:20 - Football Highlights 2052
18:50 - Kanban
20:59 - Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood
34:25 - The importance of theme
34:50 - Tigris & Euphrates
38:08 - Catherine: The Cities of the Tsarina
38:42 - Point Salad
40:04 - Abandon All Artichokes
43:29 - Glüx
47:25 - Décorum
49:08 - Deal with the Devil

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#35: The Power of Balance

#35: The Power of Balance

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#34: You Know the Rules and So Do I

#34: You Know the Rules and So Do I

Board game rules, unlike other rules, were not made to be broken. They're to be strictly adhered to, trust me, this is going to be totally fun, there's just a few more things to go over and then we ca...

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#33: You Can't Win 'Em All

#33: You Can't Win 'Em All

Look, sometimes we lose games. I know. It's weird. It's hard to talk about, to be frank, but it's important to realize that your heroes can have flaws. So, this week, we're counting down our top five ...

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#32: Are We Having Fun Yet?

#32: Are We Having Fun Yet?

In this week's fun episode, we talk gaming etiquette, or the unspoken rules that surface when you're playing a board game. They often have nothing to do with the game itself, but what's appropriate? S...

6 Sep 201859min

#31: Logged and Loaded

#31: Logged and Loaded

Just when you thought we couldn't get nerdier, this episode is all about logging plays and collecting statistics on your games. It turns out it's actually a pretty fun way to look back on your gaming ...

30 Aug 201850min

#30: Party Party Party

#30: Party Party Party

We're staying up all night to count down our favourite party games! You know the feeling. Everyone's at your place, no one's talking, it's a little bit awkward ... but then you break out some of these...

23 Aug 201859min

#29: Cult of the You Do You

#29: Cult of the You Do You

Shiny and new! Everyone online is talking about the latest, greatest thing, and you can't help but feel that you're missing out. How important is it to keep up with the cult of the new? We also talk a...

16 Aug 201856min

#28: Dance Like Nobody's Watching

#28: Dance Like Nobody's Watching

In the wake of Gen Con, we return home invigorated about just how grand and diverse the hobby is. We celebrate the games that we might not otherwise have thought to play, and encourage you to do the s...

9 Aug 201840min

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