Best Bgg Podcasts (2024)

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Hot Topic - BGG Top 20 1:00:38

1d ago1:00:38

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In Episode 209 we discuss the Board Game Geeks Top 20 games. We also discuss a poll on whether you've been influenced to buy a game because it was high up on that ratings list. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Poll: Do you think a board game being in the Board Game Geek Top 20 ever influenced your decision to buy it? 07:35 Feature Discussion - …

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Third Parties and More: BGG Season 10 1:42

21d ago1:42

1:42

Moving into the 2024 presidential election, voters across the board have been expressing dissatisfaction with the two major parties and an openness to third-party candidates. While a third-party candidate has never won, they have impacted the outcome of presidential elections for decades. This is the Brown Girls Guide to Third Parties. Join A'Shant…

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Rulebooks, Mechanisms, and More - Mailbag Episode #3 52:40

2h ago52:40

52:40

In Episode 211 we've gone back to the mailbag and answered our listener's questions. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:07 What mechanisms do each of you gravitate towards? 6:16 What are your feelings on board games becoming video games and vice versa? 15:48 What makes a good rulebook to you? 25:41 What games would you take on a trip that are approp…

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Episode 141: Apiary, Rock Hard 1977, Agueda, Things in Rings, Faraway, Sparks, Intent to Kill - Top 5 Justifications for Buying a Game 3:03:29

9h ago3:03:29

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Welcome back, Gamers, to episode 141 of The Gamecasters podcast! In this episode we talk about a ton of hot new games, talk about some boardgame olympic events, go through another NFW segment, play a game from friend of the show Ryan Zombo, and then end it off with our Top 5 Justifications for buying Boardgames. Hope you enjoy! -The Gamecasters…

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What Follows Brat Summer? A Deep Dive into Third Parties and the 2024 Election 27:35

6d ago27:35

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In our final episode on third parties, we're doing a deep dive into the role of third party candidates in this year’s critical election. Rahna Epting, the executive director of MoveOn, joins A'shanti to discuss the slate of third party candidates, how they might impact the outcome of the election, and how "the switch" on the Democratic side could i…

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Episode 216 - Gettin' Comfy 24:44

14h ago24:44

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Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including The Light in the Mist and Fruitoplay. Then, we talk about ways we make our gaming sessions more comfortable in our older age. 0:00-Intro 0:44-Recent Games - The Light in the Mist 6:12-Fruitoplay 11:06-Gaming Comfort 23:30-Outro 24:34-Bloopers Join our discord Support us direct…

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Daybreak 1:04:06

1h ago1:04:06

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In Episode 210 we give our hot take review on Daybreak covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We discuss a poll on quarterbacks in co-op games. We also discuss some games that have been on our table including Batman: Gotham City Chronicles, Cat in the Box, and 7 Wonders Duel, and give a future take on Lord of…

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#113: Low Effort DoaMcoN Hype List Show 1:16:01

3h ago1:16:01

1:16:01

It's the Final Countdown! Are you traveling right now to DoaMcoN in Kansas City? Are you sad that you couldn't make it? Do you just want to reminisce with us about the past events? James & Sanchez countdown their Top 5 DoaMcoN Memories and their Top 5 Games they want to play this week at the con. Can't wait to see you all at DoaMcoN IV! (4:07) Fres…

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Very Mindful, Very Demure? A Close Look at Third Parties 27:26

7d ago27:26

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In our second conversation about third parties in the 2024 election, we take a look back at successful third-party candidates and the impact they had on our nation's politics. We discuss Ross Perot, Jill Stein, and what makes third parties so alluring with scholar Tammy Greer, a public policy expert from Georgia State University. Thank you to our p…

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Choo Choo Crew #36: Her Name is Rio (Grande) 1:45:00

1d ago1:45:00

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The Choo Choo Crew is back together at last, and we're talking all about Rio Grande Games and their rollercoaster experience publishing Winsome train games. We check out their history, their current catalog, our personal must haves, and upcoming announced titles as well. We'll also talk recent plays of The Old Prince 1871, Stellar Ventures, and 183…

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Episode 140: Arcs, Gnome Hollow, The Gang, The Fog, Jekyll & Hyde vs Scotland Yard, AI Space Puzzle, Panda Royale, Defrag, JAQ - Top 5 Games In Four Hours 3:19:05

12d ago3:19:05

3:19:05

Welcome back, Gamers, to episode 140 of The Gamecasters! Listen in to our Gencon Recap episode as we talk about a LOOOOOT of games we played and received. We recap the convention during Natalie's Nook, play the mouth-guard game and then end the show with our Top 5 Games to Play in Four Hours. Hope you enjoy! -The Gamecasters…

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Episode 152 - Castellans, Sky Team, Port Royal: The Dice Game, and Maps Of Misterra 1:13:38

12d ago1:13:38

1:13:38

Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content In this jam-packed episode of tabletop gaming chat, we have a few miniature painting brags to get out of the way before we delve into four in-depth board game reviews (sorry if you were hoping for some …

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Is It All Peachy? A Case Study from Georgia 26:12

14d ago26:12

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To kick off a conversation about third parties, it’s crucial to get a sense of what voters on the ground are thinking. A swing state like Georgia makes for a particularly compelling case study. Georgia was crucial in President Biden’s victory and in securing the Democratic majority in the Senate — thanks in large part to efforts by voting engagemen…

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Episode 215 - Taking Advantage 24:42

19d ago24:42

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Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Adventure Party: The Role-Playing Party Game and Newsboys. Then, we talk about handicaps in games - both ones that are built into the rules and ones that we add on ourselves. 0:00-Intro 0:45-Recent Games - Adventure Party: The Role-Playing Party Game 6:43-Newsboys 11:39-Handic…

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BG10 #953: 7 Aug 2024 6:12

23d ago6:12

6:12

ICv2 edition: Top 10 best-selling board and card games for Spring 2024By Remy Gibson

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Top 3 Production Pet Peeves 1:23:55

8d ago1:23:55

1:23:55

In Episode 208 we discuss some of our biggest annoyances that some publishers do in regards to the production, components, or presentation of their board games. We look at games that have these problems but also games that we think solved those issues. We also discuss a poll on whether a past production issue would turn us off from future games by …

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BG10 #952: 3 Aug 2024 9:16

27d ago9:16

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BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 3 Aug 2024By Remy Gibson

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Gen Con 2024 Preview! — Season 1 Episode 11 1:06:43

13d ago1:06:43

1:06:43

We're back and about to go to Gen Con! Join us as we talk about games we are excited about seeing at Gen Con this year, and tease a bit about what else we are doing! Games we are looking forward to: Gnome Hollow Luthier Undaunted 2200 Calisto Boop the Halls Comic Hunters Seers Catalog Creepshow The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era Button K…

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Cardboard Conjecture #161 - Critique of the BGG Top 100 : games #10 - #1 1:17:06

16d ago1:17:06

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Cardboard Conjecture #161 - Critique of the BGG Top 100 : games #10 - #1 In this episode, Chris and I finally get to complete the top 100 list by having a few words about the last ten games in our series. Have a listen, don't roll your eyes too much ... don't percussively exhale during comments, and of all things DON'T GO OUT AND BUY MORE GAMES. No…

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#112: Quick Start Guide to Dads on a Map 55:49

29d ago55:49

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Are you a new listener? This is as good a starting point as any. Jump in with James & Sanchez as we talk through the story of DoaM and the last 5 years of this podcast. The origin story, the twists and turns, and where we are today. Also some quick talk about Heat & some rare Arcs criticisms. Enjoy the show! (1:50) What is this show? (11:19) The Do…

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Luthier 1:08:06

15d ago1:08:06

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In Episode 207 we give our hot take review on Luthier covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We discuss a poll on publisher/designer behavior influencing your interest in buying games. We also discuss some games that have been on our table including Arcs: The Blighted Reach Expansion, Poetry for Neanderthals,…

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BG10 #951: 27 Jul 2024 10:52

1M ago10:52

10:52

BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 27 Jul 2024By Remy Gibson

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Episode 214 - How Delightful! 25:08

1M ago25:08

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Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including River of Gold and Draft & Write Records. Then, we talk about the opposite of our pet peeves in gaming - our gaming delights! 0:00-Intro 0:44-Recent Games - River of Gold 4:50-Draft & Write Records 9:22-Lorelei and the Laser Eyes 11:49-Gaming Delights 23:44-Outro 24:48-Bloopers…

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Episode 139: Nova Roma, Harvest, Seaside, Dungeon Kart, Flashback, Guilty - GEN CON PREVIEW!!! 3:15:35

19d ago3:15:35

3:15:35

Hey there, Gamers, and welcome back to another episode of The Gamecasters! In today's episode we talk all about some hot new games, discuss the release of GRIT Fantasy RPG, and then spend the last entire hour of the show talking all about Gencon!! So sit back and enjoy yourselves while you make the trip to Indy next week and we'll keep you company!…

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Hot Topic - Why We Buy Games 1:08:13

29d ago1:08:13

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In Episode 206 we're joined by Arwen from the Cardboard Time Podcast to discuss the reasons that we decide to buy games. We discuss a poll on how much thought you put into a game before purchasing it. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 04:45 Poll: How much thought do you put into your choice to purchase a board game? 09:24 Why do we buy games? 10:13 In…

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Episode 151 - Yonder, Cthulhu Death May Die, and Achtung Cthulhu 1:09:58

23d ago1:09:58

1:09:58

Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content No, it’s not a Bisto advert, it’s Rory and Steve’s gushing review of Yonder from Sinister Fish[/company], their latest worker placement boardgame from Villagers and Moon designer Haakon Gaarder - which …

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BG10 #950: 20 Jul 2024 11:51

1M ago11:51

11:51

BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 20 Jul 2024By Remy Gibson

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BG10 #949: 17 Jul 2024 6:01

1M ago6:01

6:01

ICv2 edition: Top 10 best-selling board and card games for Fall 2023By Remy Gibson

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#111: Red Flags 1:31:23

29d ago1:31:23

1:31:23

Red Flags! They're everywhere. James & Sanchez talk about their board gaming red flags - what scares them off before they even give a game a chance. Also more Arcs talk, and recent plays of Lifeboats, Primordial Soup, Catan, and Whitehall Mystery. (5:05) Play Stellar Ventures at DoaMcon! (8:25) Arcs (4P & 2P) (21:38) Catan (27:13) Lifeboats (38:50)…

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Arcs 2.0 1:08:29

29d ago1:08:29

1:08:29

In Episode 205 we revisit our hot takes on Arcs covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We discuss a poll on traveling with games. We also discuss some games that have been on our table including Captain Flip, Architects of the West Kingdom, and A Gest of Robin Hood. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Poll: …

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BG10 #948: 13 Jul 2024 12:40

2M ago12:40

12:40

BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 13 Jul 2024By Remy Gibson

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Episode 213 - BGG Breakdown 30:37

1M ago30:37

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Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Guilty: Houston 2015 and CoraQuest. Then, we talk about the game page on the website BoardGameGeek and what information we tend to look at. 0:00-Intro 0:43-Announcements 1:33-Recent Games - Guilty: Houston 2015 6:24-CoraQuest 16:14-BGG Game Page 29:19-Outro 30:23-Bloopers Join…

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Top Board Games of All Time 2024 Edition (1-10) 1:42:40

1M ago1:42:40

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In Episode 204 we conclude the 2024 countdown of our top 40 Board Games of all time with choices 1-10. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:29 Chris #10 Apiary 07:13 Adam #10 Battle for Rokugan 11:30 Tim #10 The Castles of Burgundy 13:25 Chris and Tim #9 Agricola 18:08 Adam #9 - Ankh: Gods of Egypt 21:37 Chris #8 - Eclipse: 2nd Dawn for the Galaxy 23:…

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BG10 #947: 6 Jul 2024 11:29

2M ago11:29

11:29

BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 6 Jul 2024By Remy Gibson

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Episode 138: Harmonies, Captain Flip, Evacuation, Sausage Sizzle, Ito Rainbow - Top 5 Ugly Games 2:42:38

1M ago2:42:38

2:42:38

Hey hey, Gamers, and welcome back to another episode of The Gamecasters! In tonight's episode we talk all about how many times we've had sex in our lives, how terrifying it is to be the tooth fairy to a light sleeping child, go through an NFW segment, play a before and after game and then end the show with our Top 5 Ugly Games! Hope you enjoy! -The…

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BG10 #946: 3 Jul 2024 11:54

2M ago11:54

11:54

BGG Top 10 edition: Top 10 board games on BoardGameGeek, for 1 Jul 2024By Remy Gibson

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Top Board Games of All Time 2024 Edition (11-20) 1:09:43

1M ago1:09:43

1:09:43

In Episode 203 we continue the 2024 countdown of our top 40 Board Games of all time with choices 11-20. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:34 Chris #20 La Granja 03:58 Adam #20 Voidfall 06:32 Tim #20 Sea Salt & Paper 08:08 Chris #19 Darwin's Journey 11:28 Adam #19 - Pax Pamir 2nd Edition / Arcs 15:09 Tim #19 - Tichu 16:01 Chris #18 - Blood Rage 18:2…

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Episode 150 - Terminus, Sand, Rebirth, and Windmill Valley 1:16:34

1M ago1:16:34

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content The boys from the Collider are back and they are still reeling from all the board game goodies they picked-up during the UK Games Expo - which means this is a packed episode full of reviews of the lates…

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BG10 #945: 29 Jun 2024 12:30

2M ago12:30

12:30

BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 29 Jun 2024By Remy Gibson

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#110: Hot Hot Hot 1:19:12

2M ago1:19:12

1:19:12

It's hot outside, it's hot in James' house, and Sanchez has been playing all the hottest games you've never heard of. Join us as we finally get back together following some convention shows to just talk about what else we've been getting on the table lately. Enjoy the show! (4:54) DoaMcoN beds Sold Out! (6:25) New Patron Justin R (8:11) Arcs (18:05…

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Episode 212 - Why We Blitz 24:41

2M ago24:41

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Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including What On Earth Are You Talking About? and Arcs. Then, we talk about what we love about creating content about board games (and other things)! Check out our new TeePublic store! 0:00-Intro 0:43-Announcements 2:17-Recent Games - What On Earth Are You Talking About? 6:31-Arcs 12:4…

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Top Board Games of All Time 2024 Edition (21-30) 1:23:58

2M ago1:23:58

1:23:58

In Episode 202 we continue the 2024 countdown of our top 40 Board Games of all time with choices 21-30. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:47 Chris #30 Wolves 03:33 Adam #30 Star Wars: Rebellion 05:23 Tim #30 Grand Austria Hotel 08:56 Chris #29 Godspeed 12:24 Adam #29 - Blood Rage 13:55 Tim #29 - Rising Sun 15:21 Chris #28 - Yokohama 18:43 Adam #28 …

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BG10 #944: 22 Jun 2024 13:35

2M ago13:35

13:35

BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 22 Jun 2024By Remy Gibson

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Cardboard Conjecture e 160 Critique of the BGG Top 100 (20 - 11) 1:14:13

2M ago1:14:13

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Cardboard Conjecture e 160 Critique of the BGG Top 100 (20 - 11) On this episode we will continue with our critique of the BGG Top 100 by going over the games 20 to 11. We will also have a chat about the games that we've recently played ... and maybe some we picked up!?!By Norm Lepage

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BG10 #943: 19 Jun 2024 7:39

2M ago7:39

7:39

Buzzlist edition: Top 10 most anticipated games, for May/June 2024By Remy Gibson

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#109 DoaM goes to BGGCon Spring 2024 2:20:57

2M ago2:20:57

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It's Con Season! Sanchez and the DFW Boyz goto BGGCon Spring, oh also Derek the San Antonio Tricky Boi joins us! Its a MEGA episode so get ready to hear good times and hate on Gaslands! Enjoy the show! http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @…

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Top Board Games of All Time 2024 Edition (31-40) 1:24:13

2M ago1:24:13

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In Episode 201 we start the 2024 countdown of our top 40 Board Games of all time with choices 31-40. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:11 Top Games of All Time - How we made our lists 08:44 Chris #40 Battle for Rokugan 10:57 Adam #40 Brass: Birmingham 12:54 Tim #40 Rajas of the Ganges 14:47 Chris #39 - Castles of Burgundy 16:55 Adam #39 - Star Wars…

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BG10 #942: 15 Jun 2024 13:06

3M ago13:06

13:06

BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 15 Jun 2024By Remy Gibson

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Episode 137: Expeditions, Dodos Riding Dinos, Bohnanza Dahlias, Senjutsu, Future in Flight - Top 5 Multiplayer Solitaire Games 2:53:37

2M ago2:53:37

2:53:37

Welcome back, Gamers, to episode 137 of The Gamecasters podcast! In tonight's episode we talk about a disgusting thing that happened to Ryan, go over the Spiel des Jahres nominees, listen to boardgame related insults in the Instagram Inbox, answer a series of questions in Natalie's Nook, play a game of the Association Station and end the show with …

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Episode 211 - Sigh Games 26:36

2M ago26:36

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Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Corvids, NAWALLI, and The Walking Dead: Surrounded. Then, we talk about "sigh" games, a new category of game that Crystal and her friend have coined! 0:00-Intro 0:45-Announcements 2:08-Recent Games - Corvids 7:49-NAWALLI (Kickstarter) 11:27-The Walking Dead: Surrounded 15:30-S…

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