Bi-weekly casual conversations with passionate gamers who geek out about board games, the mechanisms behind them, and the people who create them.
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A podcast with Top 10 lists of board games complied from various arenas and with varying metrics. Primary sources include: BoardGameGeek, ICv2, and GTS Distribution.
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The Tantrum House Board Gaming Podcast features the entire crew from Tantrum House! Four married couples—each with their own distinct board gaming preferences—get together each week to talk about board games that are coming to Kickstarter, games that have arrived in the mail, and ones they are looking forward to playing again soon. They cover topics like how to build up your local board gaming community, how to get your game onto Kickstarter, and pretty much every other hobby topic under the ...
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Join Tom & Kev on a podcast exploring the joy and wonders of all things tabletop board, card and miniatures games. New episodes every Tuesday. Gaming Accessories: Tabletop Upgrades Gaming Accessories : https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk/ Links: ➡️ Website➞ https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk 📺 YouTube ➞ https://youtube.com/tabletopupgrades 📷 Instagram ➞ https://www.instagram.com/twenty.minute.tabletop/ 📽️ TikTok ➞ https://www.tiktok.com/@twenty.minute.tabletop 🔔 Join the Mailing List ➞ http:/ ...
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A roundtable discussion about Party Games and Games you take to Parties.
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Cubes have come to the No Cube Zone! It's a time of dismay for Coniff, as Jordan and Rippee flood the show with cube ridden games. Don't worry, we're still talking our experiences and the people we've shared them with, things just may have taken a slight euro turn. The No Cube Zone is full of laughs, banter, and an easy going look at the games we love to play.
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KeyForge Public Radio is a strategy and news podcast helping create informed KeyForge players, hosted by Zach Armstrong. Visit the website to see all strategy episodes, and join us on the journey to unlock the Unique Card Game. To support KeyForge Public Radio, join our Patreon or rock some merch!
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Episode 49: Extended Fresh Plays: Gen Con '24, with Amy from ThinkerThemer
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Amy from ThinkerThemer joins Candice for a recap of Gen Con '24 and to highlight some special games they played. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:38 Gen Con '24 Recap 00:18:12 Extended Fresh Plays: Gen Con '24 00:18:50 Intarsia 00:24:00 Spectacular 00:33:40 MESOS 00:38:46 Altay: Dawn of Civilization 00:48:43 The Gang 01:00:12 Middle Ages 01:06:46 Comic …
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#28 - Dexterity Games: Crokinole, Klask, Cube Quest, ICECOOL, Jungle Speed, Jishaku and Space Cadets
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of the '20 Minute Tabletop' podcast, hosts Tom and Kev dive into the subject of dexterity games. They discuss the nuances of what defines a dexterity game, citing popular examples like Crokinole, Clask, Cube Quest, Ice Cool, Jungle Speed, and Space Cadets. Various aspects like rules, …
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In our 262nd episode, the Tantrum House crew discuss four questions about board game etiquette as Ryan wonders if he is the problem. Tantrum House Podcast E.262: "One More Round"File Size: 35445 kbFile Type: mp3Download FileBy Will & Sara Meadows, Kevin & Melissa Delp, Ryan & Katie Pilz
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#27 - Playing Board games online and Star Wars Destiny
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of 'Twenty Minute Tabletop,' hosts Tom and Kev discuss their current gaming activities, including Kev's deep dive into Star Wars Destiny and Tom's ongoing enjoyment of Ark Nova. They explore the concept of capsule games, with Kev sharing his newfound interest in collecting Star Wars D…
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#26 - Spiel Des Jahres Awards 2024 - Sky Team and Captain Flip!
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of the 'Twenty Minute Tabletop' podcast, Tom and guest Mat, delve into two notable nominations for the Spiel des Jahres award, Captain Flip and SkyTeam. They begin by explaining the history and significance of the award, established in 1978 to promote family-friendly board and card ga…
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In our 261st episode, the Tantrum House crew talk about their experiences at GenCon 2024 and interview artist and designer Andrew Bosley. Sponsors: Boardwalk, Bezier Games, The Game Steward, Game Toppers Tantrum House Podcast E.261: "Gen Con Recap"File Size: 50470 kbFile Type: mp3Download FileBy Will & Sara Meadows, Kevin & Melissa Delp, Ryan & Katie Pilz
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ICv2 edition: Top 10 best-selling board and card games for Spring 2024By Remy Gibson
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#25 - Designing board games, AI art, Inkarnate maps and and Decline Solo 10mm game!
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of the 'Twenty Minute Tabletop' podcast, hosts Tom and Kev discuss the intricacies of board game design, focusing on Kev's ongoing project, 'Decline'. Kev shares his experience creating a 10mm miniature solo board game, emphasizing the game’s unique mechanics, aesthetics, and thematic…
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BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 3 Aug 2024By Remy Gibson
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Episode 48: Gen Con '24 Releases We're Most Excited to Play, with Grant Lyon
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Comedian and game designer Grant Lyon joins Candice to discuss Gen Con '24 releases they're most excited to play. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:56 Curmudgeon 00:04:46 I'm Kind of a Big Dill 00:08:00 Candice's 10x10 Games (The Great Zimbabwe, Concordia, Gaia Project, Spirit Island, Root, War Chest, Paupers' Ladder, Too Many Bones, HUANG, Kreel Manor) …
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#24- Inis and Area Control (dudes on a map) Board Games
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of 'Twenty Minute Tabletop,' Tom discusses the intricacies and enjoyment of one of his favourite board games, Inis. He explains the game's mechanics, comparing it to classic area control games like Risk, yet with modern improvements. The host delves into the thematic elements of Inis,…
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BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 27 Jul 2024By Remy Gibson
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In our 260th episode, the Tantrum House crew talk about what they are looking forward to at GenCon 2024. Sponsors: Boardwalk, Bezier Games, The Game Steward, Game Toppers Tantrum House Podcast E.260: "Gen Con Dreams"File Size: 28584 kbFile Type: mp3Download FileBy Will & Sara Meadows, Kevin & Melissa Delp, Ryan & Katie Pilz
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of the 'Twenty Minute Tabletop' podcast, Tom discusses his experiences with the board game Ark Nova with Kev. They talk about its gameplay mechanics, including building a zoo with a balance between appeal and ecological sustainability. The discussion touches upon games like Terraformi…
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BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 20 Jul 2024By Remy Gibson
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Episode 47: Exploring Music Through Board Games + Rockin' Hard, with Jackie Fox
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Rock bassist and game designer Jackie Fox joins Candice to discuss music-themed board games and Jackie's debut board game release, Rock Hard: 1977. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:17 Rock Hard: 1977 00:07:05 TeaForge Debut 00:10:05 GameNight! DateNight! 00:13:09 Fresh Plays 00:13:22 Blood on the Clocktower 00:20:43 A Gest of Robin Hood 00:35:31 Twiligh…
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ICv2 edition: Top 10 best-selling board and card games for Fall 2023By Remy Gibson
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop, hosts Tom and Kev dive into the miniature skirmish game Malifaux, which Kev has been passionate about for years. Kev explains the game's setting, an alternate turn-of-the-century magical world, and its deep lore involving eight factions contesting for contro…
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BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 13 Jul 2024By Remy Gibson
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#21 - SEGA Executive Producer Rowan Tafler on the interconnection between board and video games
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades On this episode of 'Twenty Minute Tabletop,' the host welcomes Rowan Tatler, Executive Producer at Sega Europe, to discuss the growing interconnection between video games and board games. They explore examples like 'Slay the Spire' and 'Among Us,' which have crossed over between these mediums. Rowan …
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In our 259th episode, the Tantrum House crew talk about games coming to crowdfunding and board game music videos. Then we weigh in with opinions on the Acolyte after the show. Sponsors: Boardwalk, Bezier Games, The Game Steward, Game Toppers Tantrum House Podcast E.259: "Patterns"File Size: 36848 kbFile Type: mp3Download File…
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BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 6 Jul 2024By Remy Gibson
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Episode 46: The Best Board Games Based on Movies, with Eleni/Cardboard Rhino from CGE
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Eleni (Cardboard Rhino) from CGE joins Candice to discuss their favorite board games based on or inspired by movies. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:05:12 Fresh Plays 00:05:28 Faraway 00:10:26 Undaunted: 2200 Callisto 00:21:28 For the Queen 00:27:08 Mini Rogue 00:28:14 Mythic Mischief, Caper Europe, The Dungeon Dive 00:37:53 RPG & Adventure Game Experienc…
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Bonus Episode: Colour Scapes designer Sam Munnings on running a board game Kickstarter!
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this bonus episode of the Twenty Minute Tabletop podcast, Kev interviews Sam, the creator of Colour Scapes, a new abstract game currently on Kickstarter. Sam discusses the inspiration behind the game, which came from a desire to create a meaningful birthday present for his son. He elaborates on th…
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BGG Top 10 edition: Top 10 board games on BoardGameGeek, for 1 Jul 2024By Remy Gibson
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#20 - When Games Die - X WING TMG, Star Wars Armada, Game of Thrones LCG, Diskwars and Legend of the Five Rings
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In the 20th episode of 'Twenty Minute Tabletop,' hosts Kev and Tom discuss the melancholic topic of when beloved tabletop games meet their end. Reflecting on their journey from the podcast's inception, they share the growth of their community and the launch of their Discord server and Patreon. The ma…
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BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 29 Jun 2024By Remy Gibson
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#19 - Painting your first miniatures with SLAPCHOP!
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of 'Twenty Minute Tabletop,' host Kev, joined by fellow painting enthusiast James, discuss painting miniatures, specifically focusing on a technique called slap chop, or underpainting. They share their Friday routine of discussing and playing games and delve deeply into the step-by-st…
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BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 22 Jun 2024By Remy Gibson
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Episode 45: Filler Games We Love, with Matthew Jude
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Matthew Jude from This Game is Broken and Watch It Played joins Candice to discuss their favorite filler games. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:55 YesLand 00:05:42 Fresh Plays 00:06:11 Skate Summer 00:12:17 Merlin 00:27:06 Some of Matthew's favorite Feld games (Trajan, Castles of Burgundy, Carpe Diem, Bora Bora, Macao, Amerigo, The Oracle of Delphi) 00…
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Buzzlist edition: Top 10 most anticipated games, for May/June 2024By Remy Gibson
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#18 -Five Parsecs from home, K2 Board Game and big rulebooks.
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of '20 Minute Tabletop,' hosts Tom and Kev reunite after solo episodes to catch up on their recent board gaming experiences during separate holidays. They discuss the games they brought, including Tom's playthrough of 'K2' and Kev's deep dive into 'Five Parsecs from Home.' The convers…
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BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 15 Jun 2024By Remy Gibson
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#17 - UK Games EXPO: SETI, Ada's Dream, Terraria, Undaunted 2200: Callisto
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop, Tom discusses this year's UK Games Expo with friend of the podcast Neil, who attended the expo and shares insights on a number of new games that caught his eye. Discord: https://discord.com/invite/4jnudHjtk9 https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/418059/seti-se…
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In our 257th episode, the Tantrum House crew talk about what we expect from the upcoming Origins Game Fair. Sponsors: Boardwalk, Bezier Games, The Game Steward, Game Toppers, The Pirate Republic: Africa Gambit Tantrum House Podcast E.257: "Origins Game Fair"File Size: 19690 kbFile Type: mp3Download File…
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BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 8 Jun 2024By Remy Gibson
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Episode 44: Board Game Hobby Pet Peeves, with Alan Moon
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Ticket to Ride designer Alan Moon joins Candice to discuss what they've been playing recently and their board game hobby pet peeves. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:46 My Island 00:05:33 Union Pacific 00:08:46 Candice's BGG.Spring Recap 00:09:14 Arcs 00:09:38 KeyForge with Roy 00:10:05 Border Reivers 00:11:18 Ryan Courtney's New Light Puzzle Game Serie…
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#16 - "The Hobby within a Hobby" - 3D Printing for gamers.
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of 'Twenty Minute Tabletop,' Kev delves into the world of 3D printing and its applications in tabletop gaming. He discusses why gamers might be interested in 3D printing, how to get into it without owning equipment, and how to start if you decide to buy your own printer. The podcast c…
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BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 1 Jun 2024By Remy Gibson
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ICv2 edition: Top 10 best-selling board and card games for Summer 2023By Remy Gibson
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#15 - Social Deduction Games: One Night Ultimate Werewolf, Spyfall, A Fake Artist, Two Rooms and a Boom - and others!
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades On this episode, Tom is joined by Mat to discuss social deduction games. We talk about Mat's ambivalence about social deduction games and talk in more detail about One Night Ultimate Werewolf, Shadows over Camelot, A Fake artist goes to New York, Spyfall and others! 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on you…
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In our 256th episode, the Tantrum House crew talk about games coming to crowdfunding platforms and what is a real rondel game. Sponsors: Boardwalk, Bezier Games, The Game Steward, Game Toppers Tantrum House Podcast E.256: "It's Probably a Rondel"File Size: 36232 kbFile Type: mp3Download FileBy Will & Sara Meadows, Kevin & Melissa Delp, Ryan & Katie Pilz
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BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 25 May 2024By Remy Gibson
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Episode 43: Our Most Played Board Games, with Ian O'Toole
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Ian O'Toole joins Candice to discuss the board games they've played the most. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:14 Speakeasy 00:03:19 Sausage Sizzle! 00:06:54 Fresh Plays 00:07:08 Oathsworn 00:14:30 Arcs 00:16:16 By Stealth and Sea 00:26:13 Nemo's War 00:26:58 The Hunters 00:30:55 Age of Innovation 00:38:20 Attack on Titan: Deck-Building Game 00:48:40 At…
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#14 - Racing Games: Flamme Rouge, Heat Pedal to the Metal, Camel Up and Hare and Tortoise
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades On this episode, we look at the four Racing games. Tom discusses comparisons between Flamme Rouge and Heat Pedal to the Metal and two Spiel des Jahre winners - Camel up and Hare and Tortoise. 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞ https://pod.link/1731899665 Products Mentioned in this ep…
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BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 18 May 2024By Remy Gibson
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#13 - Gloomhaven Buttons & Bugs - Just enough Gloomhaven?
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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades On this episode, we look at the new Gloomhaven release, Buttons and Bugs and Kev discusses his history with the various versions of Gloomhaven to conclude - is this the best version of Gloomhaven? Spoiler alert, it is for Kev and may be for you too. 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞…
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In our 255th episode, the Tantrum House crew talk about 3 games coming to crowdfunding platforms and what games they think are "twin games." Sponsors: Boardwalk, Bezier Games, The Game Steward, Game Toppers Tantrum House Podcast E.255: "How Similar?"File Size: 39680 kbFile Type: mp3Download FileBy Will & Sara Meadows, Kevin & Melissa Delp, Ryan & Katie Pilz
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BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 11 May 2024By Remy Gibson
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Episode 42: Asymmetric Faction Satisfaction, with Roy Cannaday
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Roy Cannaday from the Dice Tower (and game designer of Last Light) joins Candice to discuss their favorite board games with asymmetric factions. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:43 Fresh Plays 00:04:59 Let's Go! To Japan 00:09:31 Tindahan (Filipino Fruit Market) 00:13:44 Trick and Trade 00:14:26 Like Cain and Abel 00:16:56 Fortitude 00:17:29 Star Wars: …
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