Best Coimbra Podcasts (2024)

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Boardgame universes; WWBP - Roll Player Adventures, Trickerion, Super Smash Pinball 28:39

17h ago28:39

28:39

We look at companies that base all their games in the same universe

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Modern Classics; WWBP - El Grande 28:27

6d ago28:27

28:27

We revisit a subject we looked at in Episode 4. What is a modern Classic and do any games have a hope of becoming one.

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What NOT to play with New gamers; WWBP - Weirdwood Manor, Redwood, Star Wars:Outer Rim 28:20

15d ago28:20

28:20

After last weeks show we look at games that attract new gamers but they should stay away from for a while.

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Games to play with beginning gamers; WWBP - Tiny Epic Crimes & Quest, On Mars, Clank! 28:28

22d ago28:28

28:28

We look at games we like to play with new gamers or gamers who haven't played a lot of games and why.

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Small Box Games; WWBP - Coimbra, After the Empire, Vengeance Roll and Fight 28:20

1M ago28:20

28:20

What do we like about Small Box Games and one pet peeve

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Shea's Top 20 28:31

1M ago28:31

28:31

It's that time of year again, We start off our Season 6 with Shea's top 20.

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David's Top 20 28:33

1M ago28:33

28:33

Part 2 of our Season 6 kickoff has David Talking about his top 20.

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Top 20 Family Edition 2:00:16

1M ago2:00:16

2:00:16

Jordan joins Shea and David to go over their top 20's together. Grab a drink and some snacks as this is a long one.

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Evolution of Narratve in Board Games; WWBP - Day Break, Yukon Airways, Flamecraft, Wyrmspan 28:29

2M ago28:29

28:29

How have games that have a Narrative story evolved in recent years? We look at the linear and non-linear paths they are following.

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How do we rank our games; WWBP - Fliptown, Return to Dark Tower, Ingenious, Evergreen 28:27

2M ago28:27

28:27

With our top 20's coming up, we look at how we rank those games.

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ToonCon Review 2024 28:34

2M ago28:34

28:34

We talk about what we played at ToonCon

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ToonCon Part 2; WWBP - Wonderlands War, Bruxells 1893 28:28

2M ago28:28

28:28

We go through the schedule at ToonCon for you.

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ToonCon; WWBP - Circadians: Chaos Order, Yokohama, Similo 28:35

3M ago28:35

28:35

We start our discussion on Tooncon, next week we will finish it, and then we will give our rundown in 2 weeks.

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Top 10 Roll and Writes 28:33

3M ago28:33

28:33

We count down our top Roll (or flip) and Writes

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Box Size in Games; WWBP - Cartographers, Shipwrights of the North Sea Redux, Half Truth, and Wyrmspan 28:22

3M ago28:22

28:22

Dave and Shea rant about box sizes

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Downtime in Board Games; WWBP - Raiders of the North Sea, ArcheOlogic; Merlin 28:34

3M ago28:34

28:34

Does downtime in games get a bad rap? We discuss what we like or dislike about it.

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Is there such a thing as a Bad Game? WWBP - Skull, Grand Austria Hotel, Woodcraft 28:29

4M ago28:29

28:29

We discuss if we think any games are truly bad and what that actually means to us

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Is there a new Catan?; WWBP - Mlem, Fractured Sky, Thunder Road Vendetta 28:12

4M ago28:12

28:12

Is there any games that can/will take the place of Catan in board gaming?

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Discussion on top Game Mechanics; WWBP - Trajan, Masters of the Universe, Istanbul, Turing Machine 28:26

4M ago28:26

28:26

We discuss last weeks show

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Top 10 Game Mechanics Revisited 28:27

4M ago28:27

28:27

We did this in our 30th episode, and we like to think we have matured as gamers since then.

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Does where you sit affect the game you are playing; WWBP - Ahau, Revive, Till the Last Gasp 28:30

5M ago28:30

28:30

Depending on where you are sitting, can it affect how well you do or how much fun you have? We discuss it.

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Second Edition and Reprints of Games Part 2; WWBP - Wyrmspan and Obsession 28:31

5M ago28:31

28:31

We didn't quite finish our main topic last week so we continue on

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We look at Second Editions of Game; WWBP - Skymines, Search for The Lost Species, Spots, Planet Unknown 28:34

5M ago28:34

28:34

Reskins, new art, completely redone games are they good? Why do they do it?

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When we know we are really going to like a game 28:32

5M ago28:32

28:32

When do we know we are going to really like a game and what makes us like a game

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Most anticipated for 2024 28:26

5M ago28:26

28:26

What are we hoping to play this year. Lets see if Shea can top 30%.

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Look back at our most anticipated games for 2023 28:27

6M ago28:27

28:27

We see what we bought, what we played, and what we didn't for our show from last year.

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Top 10 new to us games for 2023 28:35

6M ago28:35

28:35

We look at the new games we played in 2023 and pick our top 10 games we played.

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Our Yearly Stats review; WWBP - Wonderland's War, Fox Experiment, White Castle, Final Girl, Nemesis, Endless Winter 28:33

6M ago28:33

28:33

We look at how many plays, games, players, and whatever other stats Dave records.

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What we do on Boxing Day; WWBP - Anachrony, Darwin's Journey, GWT:New Zealand 28:32

6M ago28:32

28:32

Join us on our boxing day adventures

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What's the best Player Count; WWBP - Turning Machine, Searh for Planet X, Apiary, Railways of Nippon 28:39

6M ago28:39

28:39

We delve into the pros and cons of the different player counts

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Our Holiday Gift Guide 28:28

7M ago28:28

28:28

We do our non-denominational holiday gift guide. Need some suggestions, let us help.

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Does game Damage Bother You? ; WWBP - Septima, Apiary 28:28

7M ago28:28

28:28

How much are you annoyed by games that arrive dmaged or games that get damaged while playing

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Top 5 Kickstarter Experiences 28:28

7M ago28:28

28:28

We look at the best experiences from crowdfunding. From pledging right to delivery. Who did it the best for us.

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What is the role of a Reviewer; WWBP - Auztrailia 28:23

8M ago28:23

28:23

What d we look for in a reviewer and how do they help us

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Does theme affect how you look at a game?; WWBP - Santa Maria, Clank Legacy, Whirling Witchcraft, Quacks, Septima 28:27

8M ago28:27

28:27

We look at if the theme in a game affect if you are drawn to a game or if you enjoy a game.

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Should board games be frustrating; WWBP - Grizzled, Number Drop, Cascadia Landmarks, Amerigo 28:37

8M ago28:37

28:37

How does a frustrating game effect your take on games and help to challenge the industry,

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Top 5 Halloween Games 28:37

8M ago28:37

28:37

We talk about our Halloween Horror games we like the best

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Perils of Games with two many things; WWBP Spots, Deep Dive, Vegas Showdown 28:15

8M ago28:15

28:15

We look at how a game with a lot of pieces/expansions/stuff factor in to how often it gets played

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History in Games; WWBP - Gloomhaven Digital, Ahau 28:17

9M ago28:17

28:17

How should History be used or portrayed in games

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Essen Review; WWBP Marrakesh 28:24

9M ago28:24

28:24

We look at Essen that was on last week

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AI in Board games; WWBP - Imperial Steam 28:28

9M ago28:28

28:28

We discuss the use of AI in games, specifically AI Art.

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FMphasis week 2, Top 5 Nature Games 28:18

9M ago28:18

28:18

It's FMphasis week 2 and we are talking about our top 5 nature games

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FMphasis Week 1 - Top 5 Table Presence Games 28:41

10M ago28:41

28:41

Its our annual fundraiser for the radio station we are on and we do a top 5 of games that catch our eye when they are on the table.

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Games that change after they are released; WWBP - Cubitos, Heat 28:24

10M ago28:24

28:24

Thoughts on games that make changes to their rules after they come out.

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Building a Collection; WWBP - Lacrimosa, Whirling Witchcraft, Shiprights of the North Sea, Downforce 28:30

10M ago28:30

28:30

How to build a collection, where to buy and what to buy.

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Do Board Game Awards affect what you buy; WWBP - Star Wars Rebellion, Boop, Heaven and Ale, Earth 28:35

10M ago28:35

28:35

How does awards affect what games you buy.

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Board vs Card Games; WWBP - Expeditions, Marvel United, Whirling Witchcraft, Marvel Zombies 28:28

10M ago28:28

28:28

What are the differences between Board and Card games

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GenCon Recap - Part 2 28:31

10M ago28:31

28:31

Still talking about GenCon

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GenCon Recap - Part 1 28:19

10M ago28:19

28:19

We talk about our bucket list trip to GenCon.

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GenCon Preview; WWBP - My City Roll and Write, Clank Catacombs 28:26

10M ago28:26

28:26

We talk about what we are excited about for our GenCon trip

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