IT authors and entrepreneurs Ryan Morris, Karl Palachuk, and Dave Sobel provide commentary on the changing world of technology opportunities and emerging tech. We want to expand the discussion from the SMB IT channel to all things tech - with one eye on the future and the other on profits. Join us!
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Here at the Game Table Podcast, we take a look at various board, card, and other tabletop games. We give an overview, provide a little insight on how to play, and share some of our thoughts, all in an attempt to give you an idea of how well it would fit for you and your table.
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ACTIVATE! reviews the unique world of classic UK television series Robot Wars. Hear about the wars from the perspective of Rob E. Harmlessly and Benji 'also the Hitman' who grew up tainting their minds with the scraps of once-functioning machines.
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Robot Quest Arena – A Featured Table Review
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Anna and Jared discuss the rock'em sock'em robot battling deck builder, Robot Quest Arena by White Wizard Games. Do you remember the 90s? Late nights on Comedy Central watching really intelligent nerds who built murderous machines to battle it out against each other all in the names of Fame and Glory!?! Maybe you watched a great movie like Real Ste…
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That Time You Killed Me – A Two Top Review
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Ian joins the Two Top table as he and Jared dive deep into the intricacies of the time-traveling, murder-filled game, That Time You Killed Me. This week, the theme continues to be a focal point as we explore how such an asymmetric game can take us on a thrilling journey through the story of two individuals locked in a deadly duel to claim the title…
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Star Wars Outer Rim – A Featured Table Review
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THEME! RANDOMNESS! These two concepts collide in an epic battle of control over the fun that's had at the table. Ian and Jared sit down at the Featured Table to discuss the Star Wars wild west fame claiming game, Star Wars: Outer Rim. Game Overview Star Wars: Outer Rim immerses players in the gritty, lawless edges of the Star Wars galaxy. Players t…
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Once Upon a Castle – A Kid’s Table Review
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Joy and Jared look at the castle drawing game, Once Upon a Castle. Players will take turns rolling the dice, collecting resources, and then spending those resources to create walls, flags, towers, a dungeon, and attract those in the kingdom. Whoever has the most prestigious castle wins. Join us at the table as we discuss! Publisher: Blue OrangeDesi…
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Episode 208 - Botnet Battles, the State of AI, and M&A Activity in SMB
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Topic 1: Massive Botnet Network Taken Down Police coordinated by the European Union's justice and police agencies have taken down computer networks responsible for spreading ransomware via infected emails, in what they called the biggest-ever international operation against the lucrative form of cybercrime. The European Union's judicial cooperation…
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Harmonies is a 1-4 player tile organization game in which players are competing to build the best habitat to attract the most spirit animals to their landscape. Ian and Jared prepare the table to discuss their favorite animals, the idea of Cascadia and Azul having a baby together, and are there too many nature games? Additionally, they discuss how …
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Lorcana: Illumineer’s Quest – Deep Trouble – A Two Top Review
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Anna and Jared sit down at the two top table to take a look at the newly released stand alone Lorcana box: Illumineer's Quest - Deep Trouble. They discuss the feel of a co-op mode for a collectible card game, give some thoughts to the two player decks that come with it, and share their thoughts for how accessible this box in particular is to someon…
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Bonus Coverage: Interview with Jay Bernardo of Bezier Games – A Featured Table Discussion
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It's part two of our interview with Jay Bernardo from Bezier Games. We go off script as Jay is having so much fun hanging out with us that we continue to discuss the hobby. We touch on the future, relationships within the board gaming hobby, and the growth of the hobby. If you didn't get a chance to listen to part one, we highly encourage you start…
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Interview with Jay Bernardo of Bezier Games – A Featured Table Discussion
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Jay Bernardo - the marketing manager of Bezier Games - joins the show for a delightful interview. We discuss Jay's adventures around the globe, how he joined the Bezier team, the "Year of the Card Game" at Bezier, a little bit of a closer look at Xylotar, game design in the board gaming industry, his Youtube channel Cardboard East, and finish with …
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Rubik’s Race & Match Madness – A Kid’s Table Review
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Faith and Jared discuss the fast action pattern matching games of Rubik's Race and Match Madness. They take a look at each one, compare the two, and Faith gets a little bit silly as they discuss. Are these games both worthy of being in the collection? Will Jared and Faith be able to complete a Rubik's cube someday? Does Faith have a need for speed?…
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Cat in the Box: Deluxe Edition A Featured Table Review
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Ian and Jared dive into the wonky trick-taking game of Cat in the Box: Deluxe Edition. Does this game produce the ground breaking results of our experiments? Or is it simply another failure in a long line of testing? Find out, as we discuss. Note: No cats were harmed or experimented on in the making of this podcast. Publisher: Bezier GamesDesigner:…
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Anna and Jared dive into the cartoon world of MicroMacro: Crime City. They discuss the complexities of the artwork, applaud the streamlined nature of the game, and give their thoughts. Will this game be solved with a closed case? Or will it become another cold case? Find out, as we discuss! Publisher: Pegasus Spiele North AmericaDesigner: Johannes …
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More car noise, new feedback. Anna and Julia decide to add their thoughts on the weekend of Fun-K Town towards the end of the return trip. Fun-K Town Con: https://www.fun-k-town.com/ Bezier Games: https://beziergames.com/ Ex-Libris: https://renegadegamestudios.com/ex-libris-second-edition/ Our new website: www.thegametablepodcast.com Have questions…
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Raw audio, a car ride home, and a podcast full of thoughts to recap the weekend that was Fun-K Town Con. Jared and Ian give their thoughts on the weekend as well as some of the games that they played. We do apologize for any less than professional audio this episode. Recording in a car can be difficult and we had a quick turnaround. Hope you enjoy …
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Chronicles of Avel – A Kid’s Table Review
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Faith, Joy, and Jared discuss adventure in the Chronicles of Avel. Does this game complete the journey or does it fall short? Publisher: Rebel StudiosDesigner: Przemek WojtkowiakArtists: Bartłomiej Kordowski Have questions or want to connect?Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.comCheck out our Linktree for easy access to find us online!Follow us …
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Akropolis & Sea Salt & Paper – A Featured Table Double Feature Review
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Jared & Ian take a look at two games today as they prepare for their trip to Fun-K town! First up is the city building game, Akropolis! After they get done building their cities on the hill, they will cool off by diving into the origami ocean of Sea Salt & Paper. Join them as they discuss! And we really hope to see you at Fun-K Town at the end of A…
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Morels & Arboretum Reviews – A Two Top Double Feature
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Anna and Jared are smelling the freshness of spring and enjoying the changing of the seasons and the weather! There's a draw to get outside and experience all that life has to offer. Naturally, this feeling has spilled over into their gaming. They jump into the forest and forage for mushrooms in Morels and then head over to walk the beautiful paths…
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Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures Game – A Featured Table Review
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Ian and Jared go a trip down memory lane as they review a game that they've been playing for over a decade. They take a look at the original version as well as what's new as they discuss Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures game. Publisher: Fantasy Flight Games | Atomic Mass Games Designer: Jay Little, Max Brooke, Frank Brooks Artist: Jay Little Have quest…
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Episode 207 - Bigger and Bigger MSPs, AI, and How to Consume Advice
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Check out the bonus Killing IT content on MSP Radio's Business of Tech podcast! Today's a great day to subscribe to that: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/ -- -- -- Topic 1: The Current State of Mergers, Acquisition, and MSP Consolidation Mergers and Acquisitions are alive and well in the MSP channel. Jay McBain from Canalys predicts a growth …
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Jared is left at the kid's table while his kids fulfill their busy schedule of school, playing outside, and just being kids. So Jared decides to do a quick episode by himself. Will he make it to the finish line? Find out as he talks through some of his thoughts on the kid's game, Quacks & Co: Quedlinburg Dash. Publisher: Schmidt SpieleDesigner: Wol…
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Let’s Go! To Japan – A Featured Table Review
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Ian and Jared attempt to prepare the perfect vacation to Japan. They are both doing their best to devote each day to either visiting temples, giving in to their inner foodies, experiencing all the unique events that Japan has to offer, and, of course, planning time to go for a walk. Will this be the best vacation ever? Or will it spiral out of cont…
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Anna and Jared look back at Sagrada – a game they found way back in the day. Want to put together a beautiful, colorful stain glass window out of translucent dice? Maybe you don't care about art at all but like the idea of putting together a puzzle with lots of rules? Find out if this one is for you as we sit down at the Two Top Table and discuss. …
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Party Games Palooza – A Featured Table Review
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Party Time! Ian and Jared take a look at a variety of party games. Which one will you use to add some pop and pizzazz to your next social event? Find out as we discuss! Also – Ian and Jared give a call to action. Make sure to listen all the way through! Special thanks to Doozy Games for providing a free copy of Think Like a Shrink which we talk abo…
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Faith and Jared review the super cute forest of Everdell, ready to prepare the gathering of mice, build cool forts create amazing parades, and impress the royal family. Is this game legit? Or is it just a box of super cute art? Find out as we discuss! Publisher: Starling Games (II)Designer: James A. Wilson, Clarissa A. WilsonArtists: Andrew Bosley,…
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Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West – A Full Campaign Review
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Ian, Julia, Anna, and Jared take a final look at the full campaign of Ticket to Ride: Legacy – Legends of the West. Join us as we discuss our experiences throughout the campaign, including a legendary failure told by Jared. Publisher: Days of WonderDesigner: Rob Daviau, Matt Leacock, Alan R. MoonArtist: Cyrille Daujean, Julien Delval Have questions…
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Game Night Date Night – A Two Top Discussion
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Anna and Jared discuss using tabletop games in your date nights! Need a last minute Valentine’s Day date idea or maybe Valentine’s Day is long over and you’re just searching for future date options. Give our episode a listen and see if we can help! Have questions or want to connect?Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.comCheck out our Linktree for…
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Heat: Pedal to the Metal – A Featured Table Review
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Ian and Jared take to the track and discuss the hot racing game, Heat: Pedal to the Metal. Will this game finish at the top of the medal podium or will it spin out going around the turn? Find out on this episode of The Game Table. Publisher: Days of Wonder Designer: Asger Harding Granerud, Daniel Skjold Pedersen Artist: Vincent Dutrait Have questio…
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Toy Story: Obstacles & Adventures: A Kid’s Table Review
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Faith and Jared dive into the wonderful world of Toy Story. Favorite characters, best movies, what kinds of toys would we be? All of these questions and more are explored as we take a look at Toy Story: Obstacles & Adventures. Publisher: The Op Designer: Prospero Hall, Kami Mandell Artists: Not reported Have questions or want to connect?Email us at…
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Publisher: Stonemaier GamesDesigner: Connie VogelmannArtists: Kwanchai Moriya Interviews involving Connie Vogelmann:The Champion Factiongamingtrend.comHave questions or want to connect?Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.comCheck out our Linktree for easy access to find us online!Follow us on InstagramJoin the conversation on Discord: https://dis…
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Anna and Jared dive into the quilting game Patchwork. Emotions are expressed, darkness is teased, and our thoughts are given. Will they still be friends after the intense dance of selecting patches and spending buttons all while trying to keep the other from making their quilt look absolutely fantastic? Find out as we discuss! Publisher: Lookout Ga…
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Disney Villainous – A Featured Table Review
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Ian and Jared take a peak into the evil side of life as they look at Disney Villainous. Who will walk away as the most vile, evil, and incredulously devious evil planner and finally get to taste that sweet victory they've yearned after for so long? Publisher: RavensburgerDesigner: Prospero HallArtists: Not listed Have questions or want to connect?E…
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Joy and Jared discuss the domino exploration game, Dragomino. Who will be the one to find the most super cute baby dragons?!?! Publisher: Blue Orange Games Designer: Bruno Cathala, Marie Fort, Wilfried Fort Artists: Maëva da Silva, Christine Deschamps Have questions or want to connect?Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.comCheck out our Linktree …
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Ian and Jared take a look back over 2023 remembering gaming experiences that were good, and, well, maybe not so good. They also look ahead to 2024 discussing games they are excited to review in the coming year as well as goals they have for both themselves and the podcast. From Ian, Julia, Anna, Jared, Faith, and Joy – we hope you had an amazing Ho…
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Episode 206: ChatGPT Year 1, Robots Multiplying by Thousands, and Destructive Private Equity
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Topic 1: Chat GPT 1 year later. AI Article Summary: Elon Musk creates his own AI company called X.AI, while Satya Nadella of Microsoft invests in OpenAI and accelerates plans to incorporate AI into Microsoft's products. OpenAI releases ChatGPT as a "low key research preview," which becomes a hit. Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, faces challenges with …
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Tales of the Arabian Nights – A Two Top Review
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Dive into the world of the Arabian Nights as Ian and Julia review the original game from Z-Man games. Publisher: Z-Man Gameshttps://www.zmangames.com/en/index/ Designer Anthony J. Gallela, Eric Goldberg, Kevin Maroney, Zev Shlasinger Artist Peter Gifford, Dan Harding Have questions or want to connect?Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.comCheck o…
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Between Two Cities – A Featured Table Review
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Publisher: Stonemaier GamesDesigner: Matthew O'Malley, Ben RossetArtists: Laura Bevon, Agnieszka Dabrowiecka, Ossi Hiekkala, Beth Sobel Have questions or want to connect?Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.comCheck out our Linktree for easy access to find us online!Follow us on InstagramCheck us out on Boardgamegeek Discord: https://discord.gg/ZY…
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Faith, Joy, and Jared take a look into the Kingdom of Pomme as they discuss the game My Little Scythe. Publisher: Stonemaier Games Designer: Hoby Chou, Vienna Chou Artists: Noah Adelman, Katie Khau Have questions or want to connect?Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.comCheck out our Linktree for easy access to find us online!Follow us on Instagr…
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Anna and Jared take to the skies and review Sky Team. Will this quick dice chucker deliver a smooth landing? Or will it crash and burn? Find out on this week's episode! Publisher: Le Scorpion Masqué Designer: Luc Rémond Artists: Eric Hibbeler, Adrien Rives Have questions or want to connect?Email us at thegametablepodcast@gmail.comCheck out our Link…
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Jared and Ian take a break from their regularly scheduled reviews to talk about gaming during the holidays. We wish you a wonderful holiday season, filled with great gaming, fun and joy around the table, and the best of luck if you are trying to break through and show your family the greatness of gaming. Have questions or want to connect?Email us a…
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Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West – A Spoiler Discussion of the First 4 Sessions
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A very tired group of hosts discuss the juicy spoilers of the first four games of the campaign in TTR: Legacy. Join our table for an unprofessional and laxed discussion. Also… New Orleans is on the east side of the state of Louisiana. That is all. Publisher: Days of WonderDesigner: Rob Daviau, Matt Leacock, Alan R. MoonArtists: Cyrille Daujean, Jul…
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Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West – First Impressions – A Featured Table Review
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Four friends come together each looking to build their train empire! It's a race across the states in the late 1800s. Who has what it takes to build the next great railroad empire? Today, Julia, Ian, Anna, and Jared take a look at Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West. This episode is completely spoiler-free. We give an overview of the game, g…
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Kids Chronicles: Quest for the Moon Stones – A Kid’s Table Review
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Jumping over to the Kid's Table, Joy makes her debut as she, Faith, and Jared take a look at the cooperative story-driven mystery game Kid's Chronicles: Quest for the Moon Stones. Publisher: Lucky Duck GamesDesigner: David CicurelArtists: Mateusz Komada, Maryna Nesterova, Chanon Torncharoensri Have questions or want to connect?Email us at thegameta…
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Marvel Champions – A Featured Table Review
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LISTENERS! ASSEMBLE! This week, Ian and Jared take a look at the cooperative Living Card Game: Marvel Champions, designed by Caleb Grace and published by Fantasy Flight Games. Does this game have the heart and strength of a hero? Or will it fall to the evil schemes of the villain? Find out on this week's episode. Publisher: Fantasy Flight GamesDesi…
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Stranger Things – Upside Down: A Two-Top Review
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Stranger Things Upside Down is a 2-4 player cooperative game where players move their characters around the map, battling against stacks of tokens to complete objectives as they desperately try to save Will Byers before FEAR overcomes them. Will they be able to save Will?!? Willlllll they? Publisher: CMON Designer: Rob Daviau Artists: Giovanna BC G…
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Shipping delays… swapping around the schedule….plans for the future!By Ian Mansfield and Jared Snyder
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Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game – A Featured Table Review
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They can smell your fear…. they hear you shivering in the deadly cold…. they're coming for you…. the zombies are everywhere! Can you trust those you are with to help you survive? Find out! As we review, Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game. Designed by Jonathan Gilmour and Isaac Vega and published by Plaid Hat Games. Publisher: Plaid Hat GamesDesigner…
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CALLING ALL ZOOKEEPERS! The animals have broken out! It's up to you to collect them and bring them back to their enclosures! We can't let them escape!!! Can you imagine a tiger on the loose?!?!?! OH THE HUMANITY!!! Join us as Faith and Jared take a look at Zoo Break! Publisher: Sunday Club GamesDesigner: Alexa Forrester, Chris GuentherArtists: Thom…
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