The bimonthly podcast with ANA-MARIA & CREZ, hosts of THE EMERALD TOWER on WOW FM, who present the funny, fascinating and freaky from the world of music. Returns MARCH 31 with 2 new episodes!
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Rhapsody and Retromation team up to tackle, and take slightly too seriously, gamebooks and choose-your-own-adventure books sometimes made for children. This season currently is featuring Give Yourself Goosebumps. Retromation: http://youtube.com/retromation Rhapsody: https://www.youtube.com/c/RhapsodyPlays Character Art: http://twitter.com/samcaron55
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This show is made by gamers, for gamers! We invite listeners to submit audio sharing their opinions about board gaming topics.
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Episode 137: One More Quest, Mandalorian Adventures, Kinfire Chronicles, Emerald Skulls & More!
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Welcome adventurers! What a huge title for an episode: this one's all about games! King Scott and Just Patrick are once again joined by Navigator Lana to talk about a ton of recent plays, one which isn't even out yet, before a bit of a unique 8-bit breakdown. Today's feature review is for a role-playing game called One More Quest. This comes from t…
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The Mad Mage's Academy - Turn to Page - D&D Endless Quest (2018) #5
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You have been tasked with stealing the spell book of Halaster Blackcloak, the mad mage who controls the halls of Undermountain. The book is secreted away inside the halls of a magic academy, so you must navigate your way in by posing as a new student. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron…
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Big Trouble - Turn to Page - D&D Endless Quest (2018) #4
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When evil giants attack your home in Ardeep Forest, your parents think you’re dead and they go hunting for your missing little brother. You wake up and set out after them, helped by a giant wizard who lives in a flying tower. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron
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Episode 136: Tir na Nog! Plus, the Wolves, Terraforming Mars Prelude 2, and more!
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Welcome back adventurers! Today King Scott and Just Patrick are joined by Navigator Lana to give the 8-bit breakdwon to Tir na Nog: a game that positions players as Celtic storytellers weaving their tales! Tons of recent plays and things we're excited about, plus a lookback at last year's review: Ultimate Railroads. Finally, its gametime as Scott a…
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Escape the Underdark - Turn to Page - D&D Endless Quest (2018) #3
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When you tried to pick the pocket of a civilar in the night-shrouded streets of Waterdeep, you never thought she’d catch you – and you never dreamed she’d force you into her service. Now you must find the baby griffon stolen by the beholder Xanathar, leader of the city’s powerful Thieves’ Guild. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art b…
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To Catch a Thief - Turn to Page - D&D Endless Quest (2018) #2
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When you tried to pick the pocket of a civilar in the night-shrouded streets of Waterdeep, you never thought she’d catch you – and you never dreamed she’d force you into her service. Now you must find the baby griffon stolen by the beholder Xanathar, leader of the city’s powerful Thieves’ Guild. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art b…
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Episode 135: Metrorunner! Plus Star Wars Outer Rim, Palm Laboratory & Gencon 2024 preview!
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We've got a ton of adventure packed into this one! Today the 8-bit breakdown goes to Metrorunner from Thunderworks Games. Other games include Star Wars Outer Rim, Uncle Chestnut's Table Gype, and the brand new Palm Laboratory. Hungry Gamer Will Brown joins us to talk about a game that gets better with the expansion: Reckoners! Finally, we discuss s…
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Into the Jungle - Turn to Page - D&D Endless Quest (2018) #1
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The Harpers have lost one of their own, a legendary adventurer named Artus Cimber, keeper of the artifact known as the Ring of Winter. They’ve hired you to travel to the jungle-clad land of Chult to find him. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron
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Episode 134: Voidfall! Plus End of the Line, Wandering Towers, & Top 5!
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A party of four sets out for adventure today! King Scott and Just Patrick are joined by Navigator Lana and Teacher Ryan for an episode full of gaming goodness! Recent plays include Defrag, Ezra and Nehemiah, Defrag, and Beacon Patrol. The 8-bit breakdown goes to Voidfall, followed by a time warp, where we look at last year's review game: Rauha. We …
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Calling Outer Space - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #18
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Can the three Harley brothers can be stopped from robbing the bank and destroying the town of Goldspur? Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron
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Episode 133: Captain Flip, Slay the Spire & more! Plus Spiel and Dice Tower Nominees!
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Welcome adventurers! Today King Scott and Just Patrick are joined by Navigator Lana to do an 8-bit breakdown for Captain Flip: a quick hitting game that was just nominated for spiel! We chat about a ton of other games, plus look into the other spiel nominees, as well as the Dice Tower award nominees, including some notable snubs. Show us some love …
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Ghost Riders of Goldspur - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #17
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Can the three Harley brothers can be stopped from robbing the bank and destroying the town of Goldspur? Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron
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Episode 132: Sidequest! Origins 2024!
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Join Scott and Patrick as they recall tales of Origins 2024! Instagram Facebook X BGG Guild www.levelupgamepodcast.comBy www.levelupgamepodcast.com
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Secrets of the Lost Island - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #16
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A wave lifts you into the air and throws you onto an empty beach. You have just been shipwrecked on Lost Island, where the mysterious Dr. Lamprey rules a strange underwater world. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron
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Episode 131: Level Back! Expeditions Around the World, Origins 2024 & more!
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It's about time we level back! This episode features games that are at least 5 years old. Sometimes the best games aren't the newest, but tried and true hits. Today's 8-bit breakdown goes to Expeditions Around the World, a recent re-release from Super Meeple, of a game originally from 1996! We chat about what we're looking forward to at Origins, an…
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Spellcaster - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #15
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You have won a million dollars which you must spend within a month in order to win five million more, fail to spend it... and suffer the consequences. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron
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R.L. Stine's Instant Millionaire - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #14
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You have won a million dollars which you must spend within a month in order to win five million more, fail to spend it... and suffer the consequences. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron
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Episode 130: Fractal: Beyond the Void, Battlefields, and more!
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Welcome adventurers! Just Patrick & King Scott chat about the golden geek awards 2023, then recent plays of Battlefields and Lord of the Rings the card game. Hungry Gamer Will Brown joins us for the 8-bit breakdown of Fractal: Beyond the Void, an epic space 4X! We've got a double time warp this week as we look back one year later on both War of the…
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Midnight at Monster Mansion - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #13
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Your car is out of gas and you go to Monster Mansion seeking help. Vampires, werewolves, and zombies await you! Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron
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Journey to Vernico 5 - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #12
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It is the year 2113 and something is very wrong on the strange planet Vernico 5 where you get roped into interplanetary political espionage. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron
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Episode 129: Slay the Spire! & TONS of Games from Fun-K Town convention!
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A great time was had by the whole party at Fun-K Town Convention: Knoxville's grooviest board game con! King Scott and Just Patrick are joined by Teacher Ryan and Explorer Josh to recount tales of the weekend! Recent plays include Tales from the Red Dragon Inn, Klask, Carson City, Tidal Blades, Dune, and many many more! The 8-bit breakdown goes to …
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Camp-Out on Danger Mountain - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #11
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A group of schoolmates embark on an overnight camping trip to you guessed it... Danger Mountain. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron
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Mission of the Secret Spy Squad - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #10
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Young readers join the Junior American Track Team on their goodwill trip to Solonia, but once there, they discover that their real mission is to save Solonia's king from a coup Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron
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Episode 128: Distilled, Space Lion & more, plus BGG Golden Geek Nominees!
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Teacher Ryan joins King Scott and Just Patrick to chat about whats been on the table, including Ankh, Carson City & Space Lion! Navigator Lana takes us to Kentucky, telling tales of the history and scenery, as well as a thematic game in her Gametrotting segment! This episode's 8-bit breakdown goes to Distilled from Paverson games, then we look back…
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Today we revisit the intra-apocalyptic world of San Lazaro, but in much smaller fashion as we discuss Cyber Pet Quest, which is live on kickstarter! Hear our thoughts, and listen in as we chat with designers Bernie Lin and Brendan Kendrick! Click here to go right to the kickstarter page! www.levelupgamepodcast.com Facebook Instagram X BGG Guild…
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R.L. Stine's Horrors of the Haunted Museum - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #9
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A fun-filled adventure in a creepy museum filled with mummies and plenty of spooky rumors results in a sleepover with a best friend! Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron
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Episode 126: Last Light w/ 51st State, Pathfinder Revolution & more!
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An adventure that takes us to the outer depths of space in search of the last light in the universe! Today Navigator Lana joins Just Patrick for the 8-bit breakdown of Last Light; a 4X game set in a universe where the light is dying. Touting a quick playtime for the genre, find out if it packs enough punch to find a spot on your shelf! Recent plays…
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Race Into the Past - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #8
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It is up to you to determine what happens on a journey back in time to a cross-country automobile race! Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron
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Episode 125: Dawn of Ulos, Brass Lancashire, Carnegie & more!
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Join the adventure! Today we chat about recent plays including the (recently finished kickstarter) Massive Verse Fighting card game, The Artemis Project, Brass & Carnegie! The 8-bit breakdown goes to stock-trading-ish game, Dawn of Ulos! We look back on Brazil Imperial, then get a visit from Explorer Josh to learn about hidden gen: Eila and Somethi…
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The Video Avenger - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #7
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Your dream of being a TV star is about to come true as you start to work at KESP-TV, but you find out there's more behind the camera than fame and fortune. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron
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Episode 124: Rats of Wistar, Wyrmspan, Mage Knight Ultimate & more!
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Just Patrick and King Scott are joined yet again by Navigator Lana! Today we talk Solstis and Wyrmspan before the 8-bit breakdown of Rats of Wistar! After looking back at Khora, Rise of an Empire, we venture to solo-land to chat about not one, not two, but THREE fantastic games for those of us who play with ourselves... hehe. www.levelupgamepodcast…
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Crash Landing! - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #6
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Your dream of being a TV star is about to come true as you start to work at KESP-TV, but you find out there's more behind the camera than fame and fortune. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron
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The Sinister Studios of KESP-TV - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #5
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Your dream of being a TV star is about to come true as you start to work at KESP-TV, but you find out there's more behind the camera than fame and fortune. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron
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Episode 123: Roll Player Adventures, Aqua, Buru, Steam Power & so much more!
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What an adventure we have today! Just Patrick & King Scott are joined by Navigator Lana & "Dung Merchant" Will Brown! We've got a ton of recent plays followed by an 8-bit breakdown of narrative adventure game, Roll Player Adventures! We look back on GI Joe the Deckbuilding Game, then finish it up with a chat about quitting as part of "in-game negot…
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R.L. Stine's Golden Sword of Dragonwalk - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #4
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While visiting your grandmother's house, you are recruited to save a fantasy kingdom from evil magic with the help of your choice of sidekick. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron
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Teacher Ryan and Just Patrick share their thoughts on Galactic Cruise! We're joined by the designers as well and hear about the process of creating the game, as well as what we can expect from the kickstarter! https://www.kinsonkeygames.com/ www.levelupgamepodcast.com BGG Guild Facebook X InstagramBy www.levelupgamepodcast.com
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The Formula for Trouble - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #3
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Your best friend and science teacher creates a mysterious potion. One sip and you may become a new person, but just what might happen if man's best friend gets a swig? Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron
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Episode 121: World Wonders, Groo the Game, Space Hulk Death Angel & Top 5!
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Welcome adventurers! King Scott and Just Patrick reconvene at headquarters to talk a bunch of gaming. Recent plays include Groo the Game, Killer Mystery, Space Hulk Death Angel & more! The 8-bit breakdown goes to World Wonders; a tile placement game with a creative mechanism for acquiring wonders. We do the time warp and revisit Lacrimosa before co…
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The Train of Terror - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #2
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Your train trip to a relative's house turns out to be rather stressful due to the presence of spies from conflicting nations. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron
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Fl.o.Lo Bonus No. 1: Crez-mas with Jason ft. Ana-Maria
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CREZ joins JASON NOLAN on his WOW FM show THE APTLY NAMED MONDAY 6 TIL 8 SHOW on Christmas Day '23 …Oh, and ANA-MARIA makes a special appearance.By The Emerald Tower Podcast
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R.L. Stine's The Time Raider - Turn to Page - Twist-A-Plot #1
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Place yourself at the control panel of the Time Raider and decide for yourself whether you go forward into the future or back into the past. Either way, there is danger waiting. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron
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Episode 120: Ticket to Ride Legacy, Sonic Roll, MLEM, and more!
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It's a party of three as Navigator Lana joins us for an entire episode! Recent plays include MLEM, Lacrimosa, and Sonic Roll. The 8-bit breakdown is one that we've been working on for some time: Ticket to Ride Legacy, Legends of the West! Then we do the Time Warp and look back on Obsession, before closing out the episode with a co-op trivia game! (…
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The Royal Flush - Turn to Page - Sherlock Holmes: Solo Mysteries #7
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A guard at Buckingham Palace is found murdered under circumstances that implicate a member of the Royal Family. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron
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Episode 119: The Vale of Eternity, plus Master of the Universe, Scythe Rise of Fenris & more!
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A true adventure today as Teacher Ryan joins us and we take to a mystical land to summon strange creatures in The Vale of Eternity! That's not all: Navigator Lana joins us for a Gametrotting segment, where she describes the rich background for the setting of Azul. Recent plays include Masters of the Universe, Clash for Eternia, GI Joe deckbuilding …
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The Honour of the Yorkshire Light Artillery - Turn to Page - Sherlock Holmes: Solo Mysteries #6
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You are asked to protect a golden eagle called "the Honour." While guarding it you witness a re-staging of an historic duel, and a tragic mishap occurs. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron
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Episode 118: Sidequest! Top 50 board games of 2023!
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A quest so grand we needed to add to the party to undertake it! King Scott and Just Patrick are joined by Will, Ryan, and Josh to run the gauntlet of the top 50 games (well, like, 47 really) of 2023! We then each share one that we felt was under the radar, one that we're excited to play but haven't yet, and our personal favorite game of 2023! www.l…
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The Dynamiters - Turn to Page - Sherlock Holmes: Solo Mysteries #5
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London's Paddington Station is rocked by an attack. As you investigate the incident suspicion centers upon "the Dynamiters, a band of anarchists with ties to Irish Separatists. With the assistance of Sherlock Holmes, you must solve this heinous crime before time runs out! Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron…
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Episode 117: Dune Imperium Uprising! w/ The White Castle, Project Eos Rise & More!
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The kingdom is in peril! King Scott had official royal duties to attend to, so this episode is mostly Just Patrick. Fear not though, as we get visits from Josh and Will! Recent plays include a sleeper hit: Project Eos Rise, as well as the new hotness: The White Castle. The 8-bit breakdown goes to Dune Imperium: Uprising! Then we visit solo land for…
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The Crown vs. Dr. Watson - Turn to Page - Sherlock Holmes: Solo Mysteries #4
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A dishonest businessman is found murdered. The evidence seems to point towards Sherlock Holmes' companion, Dr. Watson. Can you prove Watson's innocence and bring the real culprit to justice? Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron
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Death at Appledore Towers - Turn to Page - Sherlock Holmes: Solo Mysteries #3
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Readers join forces with Sherlock Holmes to find the murderer of Charles Augustus Milverton, one of London's most affluent brokers and owner of Appledore Towers. Turn to Page Intro by Christoph Jakob Character Art by Sam Caron
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