Tune in every Wednesday to immerse yourself in The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast, dedicated to board games, card games, role-playing, and the miniatures hobby. Join The Secret Cabal Founders: Jamie, Chris, Steve, Don, and Tony T, as they present a captivating array of perspectives on board games, all delivered with a generous dose of irreverent nonsense. Explore the world of role-playing games with The Lord of the Dungeon, and accompany the Filthy Casuals as they delve into the miniatures gami ...
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Episode 306: Andromeda's Edge and a Short Topic Extravaganza
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Albatwitch Day is coming up and the Founders are go hunting for our local cryptid! Then the gang gets into the games they've been playing including Eldritch Horror, AI Space Puzzle, River Valley Glassworks, Obsession, Flip 7, and feature Andromeda's Edge designed by Luke and Maximus Laurie. Then Tony T dives right into his award-winning news segmen…
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Express 99: Learning Roleplaying and Board Games
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Hey Now Cabalists! It's a banner day here at the Secret Cabal because worlds are colliding! The Founders and Lords are together for a great conversion about learning games. On the Cabal Discord a Cabalist named Jamie brought up a great topic - why does it seem so much harder to learn new tabletop roleplaying game rules than it does new board games?…
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Episode 305: Wondrous Creatures and The Cabalists Court with Judge Topper
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It's Chris appreciation time over on the Cabal Discord! We give Chris a few pats on the back and move onto the games we've been playing including Fateforge Chronicles of Kaan, Arkham Horror 3rd Edition, The White Castle, Expedition Northwest Passage and a feature review of Wondrous Creatures from Bad Comet Games. Then after Tony T informs us all of…
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Lords of the Dungeon 78: Metacurrencies and PC Advancement
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Greetings, noble subjects and esteemed Cabalists! On this fine morn, we begin our gathering with a hearty tribute to Jesko and Lady Stacey, who celebrate their wedding anniversary, a bond forged in honor and love. Next, we delve into a matter of great intrigue—metacurrencies, those precious rewards bestowed by the game master or system, which can b…
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Episode 304: Rise and Fall and a Short Topic Extravaganza
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Hey now Cabalists and welcome back to another jam packed episode of The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast! Today the game flies right into the games that they've been playing including Harvest, Tainted Grail Kings of Ruin, Clank Catacombs, Cape May, Tapestry Arts and Architecture. Then Don, Chris, and Jamie hook you up with a feature review of Rise and F…
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Hey Now Cabalists! We hope you're having a wonderful Wednesday! In today's Express Don and Jamie get together to discuss some games that don't get enough time on the flagship show - Casual Games. These are those low complexity, easy to teach, quick playing card and party games that we love to play with our families. The fellas recommend some awesom…
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Episode 303: Windmill Valley and The Social Game
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Hey Now all you amazing Cabalists out there and welcome to episode 303 of The Secret Cabal! Today the game dives into the games they've been playing including Tír na nOg, War Story Occupied France, Pagan Fate of Roanoke, The Mandalorian Adventures, Trench Club Legacy and a feature review of Windmill Valley by Dani Garcia and Board and Dice. Then af…
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Lords of the Dungeon 77: Playing the Game or Roleplaying The Character
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Hark, Cabalists! Gather 'round, for today the Lords embark on a most wondrous journey through realms of imagination. They begin by weaving tales of the many role-playing adventures that Jess and Bender have embarked upon—no fewer than five, I tell thee! From the shadows of the Vampire Dark Ages to the desolate wastes of Fallout, these campaigns are…
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Episode 302: Intent to Kill and A Short Topic Extravaganza
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Awww Yeah Cabalists! The Founders are back at it with another episode filled with gaming nonsense including The White Castle, Evenfall, Fallout, Scythe on BGA, Barcelona, and a feature review of the murder mystery game Intent to Kill from Artur Khodzhikov and Hobby World. Then Tony T makes sure the Cabalists are up to date on all the most important…
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Battletome Vol 11: 3D Printing and Mutant Year Zero Zone Wars
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Welcome Ye Gods of War and gather 'round, and hear tales from the void and beyond! In the eleventh chapter of our grand chronicle, Battletome, the intrepid Filthy Casuals make their triumphant return to the hallowed halls of the miniature gaming hobby! Brace yourselves as they regale you with exploits from the battlefields of Battletech Mercenaries…
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Episode 301: Forges of Ravenshire and The Derivation of Fun
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Hey Now, Cabalists! In 301 episode, Chris opens with his anthropological trip to Anthrocon. Then the gang dives into the games they've been playing including A Message from the Stars, Lacrimosa, Automobile, and Kingsburg. Chris and Jamie feature Forges of Ravenshire from Sam Stockton and B.A. Games. Then, Tony T. delivers his world-renowned tableto…
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Express 97: Gen Con 2024 Froth List
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Hey Now Cabalists! In episode 97 of The Secret Cabal Express Don, Chris, and Jamie put together all of the games that they're frothing at the mouth and jumping outta their pants to get at from Gen Con 2024 coming up next month. Head over to TheSecretCabal.com and click on the link to this episode to get links to all the games we discussed on the sh…
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Lords of the Dungeon 76: Making Your Setting Feel Alive and Sudden Campaign Ends
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Greetings, noble Cabalists! Gather round as the Lords commence episode 76, where Sir Bender doth recount the tale of what he declares his most favored Shadowrun Adventure of all time! Thereafter, the valiant company delves into a discourse on breathing life into thy campaign worlds during sessions of gaming, and doth follow with a discussion on how…
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Episode 300: Sea of Legends and The Episode 300 Retrospective
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Hey Now Cabalists and welcome to Episode 300! We kick off this milestone episode with a look back at our trip to Origins Game Fair in Columbus Ohio and the games we played there. Then Don and Jamie look at Sea of Legends from Guildhall Studios. Then after Tony T hooks us all up with the best damned tabletop gaming news segment in the entire world, …
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Episode 299: Fractured Sky and a Short Topic Extravaganza
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Hey Now and welcome to episode 299 of The Secret Cabal in which the gang gets deep into a bunch of the games they’ve been playing including Skyrise, Cascadero, Tigris and Euphrates, Zoo Vadis, Masters of the Universe Clash for Eternia, and feature Fractured Sky by Max Anderson, Zac Dixon, and Austin Harrison. Then Tony T gives us his world-renowned…
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Lords of the Dungeon 75: Mothership, Shadowrun, and Player Created NPCs
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In episode 75 of Lords of the Dungeon, the crew jacks in and starts off with Jess’ new chef bard character, whipping up more than just trouble in the kitchen. Jamie dives into the nitty-gritty of the Mothership Core and Deluxe Boxed Sets, spilling the beans on all the bad ass goodies inside the boxes. Meanwhile, AC decrypts some fresh insights on P…
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Episode 298: Age of Comics and The Cabalists Court of Fairness
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HEYOH CABALISTS! The 2024 KICKSTARTER IS LIVE! Stop the podcast now and go support all The Secret Cabal Shows right now. Today the Founders kick off the episode talking about their upcoming Origins Meetup - the first meet up they've 5 years! Then get into some of the games they've been playing including Beyond the Sun, Golem, Now or Never, Slay the…
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Hey now Cabalists! Today's episode of The Secret Cabal Express Tony gives us the rundown of his first visit to the California game convention KublaCon! And then the fellas get into a discussion about Epic Board games. Enjoy!By The Secret Cabal Founders
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Express 95: Innovations, Novelties, and Gimmicks
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Hey Now Cabalist! In today's episode of Express Don, Chris, and Jamie talk about Innovations, novelties, and gimmicks. What's the difference and what games exhibit these qualities? Enjoy!By The Secret Cabal Founders
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Episode 297: Rats of Wistar and an Ameritrash Extravaganza
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HEYOH CABALISTS! The 2024 KICKSTARTER IS LIVE! Stop the podcast now and go support all The Secret Cabal Shows right now. The gang kicks off episode 297 with a little bit about the fundraiser including the Secret Cabal Zine and other rewards. Then the gang gets into the games they've been playing including Terra Mystica, Fortune and Glory, Small Wor…
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Lords of the Dungeon 74: The Quiet Year, Fallout, and Superheroes
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Greetings, valiant Cabalists! Join us for a whirlwind adventure as we explore the realms of tabletop gaming! In this thrilling episode the gang reviews an incredibly unique game, The Quiet Year and discuss the explosive popularity of Fallout tabletop toleplaying. We'll recount Bender's legendary exploits in the classic Harlequin adventure for Shado…
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Episode 296: Nova Roma and a Short Topic Extravaganza
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Hey Cabalists! In today's episode we talk about our new public game nights at South County Brewing here in York! Then we get into a bunch of games we've been playing including An Age Contrived, Merchant of Venus, Agricola, Trickerion, Defenders of the Last Stand and feature Nova Roma from Stan Kordonskiy. Then Tony T goes bananas giving us a rundow…
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We got a full house on the cast today! Chris, Steve, Jamie, Tony T, and Battletome Mike leave the world of tabletop gaming in favor of a whole episode about Fallout, Invincible, The Boys, X-Men, True Detective, Spartacus, Resident Alien, and lots more! Join us for an hour of off topic nonsense!By The Secret Cabal Founders
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Episode 295: Aquatica and Randomness vs Determinism
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Kaboom! It's time for another chock-a-block episode of the Secret Cabal! Today Tony and Jamie start out by talking about their experiences delving into Board Game Arena. Then the gang gets into all the games they've been playing, both digital and analog, including Castles of Burgundy, Robinson Crusoe Adventures on the Cursed Island, Altar Quest, Th…
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Lords of the Dungeon 73: Exploitable Abilities
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Alright chummers, listen up. This datastream kicks off with the Lords revealing their fresh-off-the-press Shadowrun personas for Bender's upcoming run. After that, they dive into their ongoing Call of Cthulhu gig, swapping tales and tactics from the madness-inducing adventures they're caught up in. Then, things get real juicy as they roll into a de…
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Episode 294: The Fox Experiment and Exemplary Mechanisms
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Heyooooooo! The Founders start the show fired up because they've locked in a venue for this year's Origins Meetup! It'll be the first time the Cabal has had a Cabalist Meetup in 5 years and they're ready to rock and roll! Then the gang gets into some of the games they've been playing including Age of Comics The Golden Age, Dune Imperium, Wyrmspan, …
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Today, Don and Jamie dive into a discussion about Kickstarter, Gamefound, Backerkit and Indiegogo... it's all about crowdfunding! We talk about the impact it's had on the consumer and the industry, and we give all our crowdfunding stats - the good, the bad, and the ugly. And yes, Don's is ALL ugly.By The Secret Cabal Founders
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Episode 293: Obsession and a Short Topic Extravaganza
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Hey now Cabalists! Today the gang dives into some of the great games they've been playing including Sunrise Lane, Vale of Eternity, Lost Ruins of Arnak, Sanctum, Harrow County and go deep with a feature review of Obsession by Dan Hallagan. Then after Tony T gives us one whopper of a tabletop gaming news segment, the Founders go through a series of …
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Lords of the Dungeon 72: Our Favorite Characters and Character Idiocracies
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Hark, Cabalists, for another tale unfolds in the annals of the Lords of the Dungeon! As the merry band rejoices in their reunion, they entertain a listener's query, recounting cherished characters of yore. Delving into character quirks, they ponder virtues and pitfalls with wisdom and mirth. Together, let us embark on this journey through imaginati…
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Episode 292: Wonderland's War and Improving Upon Perfection
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Everyone knows that we talk about Tony taking long turns but today we got actual data! After we pick on T for his slow play, we jump into the games we've been playing including Tony's BGA games, Glass Road, Terrorscape, Bloodstones, and our great friend Dan King the Game Boy Geek joins us to talk about Aqua Biodiversity in the Oceans. Then Tony and…
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Express 92: Designer Spotlight Martin Wallace
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Today, Don and Jamie embark on yet another exploration into the works of the renowned board game designer, Martin Wallace - a personal favorite of Jamie's. They delve into a myriad of his noteworthy games, discussing their standout features, and examine how Wallace has continually honed and refined his design approach throughout his illustrious car…
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Episode 291: Djinn and A Short Topic Extravaganza
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Hey now and Happy Wednesday wonderful Cabalists! Today the gang gets down to business talking about all the awesome games they've been playing including Last Light, Wyrmspan, Luna, Studies in Sorcery, Her Story, and a feature review of Djinn by Benjamin Schwer and Pegasus Spiele. Then Tony T kicks out the best damned tabletop gaming news segment in…
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Lords of the Dungeon 71: Goofing Off vs Getting Serious and Game Master Preparation
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Gather 'round, noble Cabalists, for a profound sojourn with The Lords of the Dungeon! Today, amidst the swirling ether, we delve into the essence of balance, pondering the interplay of jest and gravity within our gaming realms. From merry jests to weighty matters, we traverse this delicate dance. Yet, our journey extends further, into the labyrinth…
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Episode 290: Witchcraft and The 10 Worst Games of All Time
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Well alright Cabalists, you know it's time for another wild and crazy episode of The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast. Today we pick on Tony T for mispronouncing everything before diving into all the great games we've been playing including Clash of Cultures Monumental Edition, Dune War for Arrakis, Frostpunk, Obsession, Go, and Arkham Horror The Road t…
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Battletome Vol 10: AC's Two Year Project and The Horus Heresy
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Welcome Ye Gods of War! Today's chronicle unravels as these Filthy Casuals prattle on about their quaint endeavors in miniature craftsmanship. Jamie regales tales of his Dwarven Warband, while Mike boasts of a Norse Blood Bowl Team, and the gang trifles akin to plundered baubles from Etsy peddlers. Then, the enigmatic AC unveils a grand design, the…
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Express 91: The Best of 2023 and Lookback
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Hey Now Cabalists! In today's Express Don and Jamie present the annual Best of 2023 and Lookback Special in which we look back at the past year and discuss the games we played and reviewed!By The Secret Cabal Founders
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Episode 289: After Us and Irksome Irritants
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Hey now! Episode 289 kicks off with Chris taking over the show to leading us down the path his mind walks. Then the gang talks about some games they've been playing including The Fox Experiment, Plum Island Horror, Speakeasy Blues, Crusaders Thy Will be Done, and Everdell Digital. Then Chris, Don and Jamie feature After Us from Florian Sirieix and …
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Lords of the Dungeon 70: What We Want to Play in 2024 and Player Choice in RPGs
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Hail, noble Cabalists! In this inaugural episode of the year 2024, the gallant assembly delves into Jess and Bender's enduring Vampire the Masquerade campaign. Each Lord then shares their fervor for a new game in this annum, and the fellowship engages in a lively discourse on player choice, the illusion thereof, and the ensuing consequences. Join t…
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Episode 288: Raising Robots and The Shelf of Shame Challenge
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Happy New Year Cabalists! We're sorry the show is a few days behind schedule but better late than never! Today the gang talks about some of the crap they got for Christmas and a bunch of the games they've been playing including The Thing: The Boardgame, Stationfall, Kutna Hora City of Silver, The Stifling Dark, Go, and a feature review of Raising R…
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Express 90: The Island of Misfit Games with Special Guests
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Don and Jamie are joined by The Secret Cabal Elf to discuss The Island of Misfit Games! Just like in Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer in which Rudolph, Hermey and Yukon Cornelius discover the Island of Misfit Toys, Don, Jamie and Elf discuss the strange, broken, or unattractive - yet fun to play - games that need to find good homes. Also, the gang is …
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Episode 287: World Wonders and the Newlywed Game Founders Edition
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Ho Ho ho and Season's Greetings Cabalists and welcome to the 12th annual Secret Cabal Holiday Special! Today the Secret Cabal elves dive into their stories from PAX Unplugged in Philidelphia, debut a brand new holiday song parody sung by Chris, and discuss the games they've been playing including Fun Facts, How do you Doodle, Masters of the Univers…
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Lords of the Dungeon 69: Casual Game Mastering and Inspiration
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Hark, noble Cabalists, and be greeted with mirth! On this day's tale, the Lords do convene to regale thee with the saga's crescendo in Jesse's dragonlance campaign. A query from a gentle listener, pondering the art of casual game mastering, finds its home in the discourse. Yet, lo and behold, the most savory discourse unfolds as they delve into the…
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Episode 286: Last Light and a Short Topic Extravaganza
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You know what time it is Cabalists, it's time for some irreverent nonsense! The gang is back in action and we're getting busy with some of the games we've been playing including Anunnaki Dawn of the Gods, Iki, Mystic Vale, Lands of Galzyr, Oltree Undead and Alive and featuring Last Light designed by our good buddy Roy Cannaday and published by Grey…
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Welcome Ye Gods of War! Today, esteemed hobbyists, the Filthy Casuals engage in discussions regarding the Night Lords, A Song of Ice and Fire Tactics, contemplate the Legions Imperialis, explore Snap Ship Tactics, and evaluate the merits of Pro Acryl and Duncan Rhodes' Two Thin Coats. Following this, the squad immerses itself in the latest phenomen…
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Express 89: The Anatomy of a Game Review
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Well Cabalists, we're closing in on the end of the year and the founders are working on how they're going to make 2024 a great year of Cabal podcasting. Today Don and Jamie get together to discuss how the Cabal reviews board games and how they plan to make it more comprehensive in the future. Join the gang as they discussed the anatomy of a board g…
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Episode 285: Apiary and Minis, Meeples, and Standees
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Hey Now and welcome to another jam-packed of the Cabal! Today the gang gets down to business talking about some awesome games they've been playing including Blood on the Clocktower, Horrified, Sea Salt and Paper, Empire’s End and Everdell Farshore. Then the Founders dive into a feature review of Apiary from Connie Vogelmann and Stonemaier Games. To…
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Lords of the Dungeon 68: TV and Movie RPGs and Player Engagement
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Milady and noble sirs, in this day's tale told in the hallowed halls of Lords of the Dungeon, our valiant band converseth of the imminent close of act one of Jess' Dragonlance campaign. Then, the Lords, like knights yearning for adventure, do contemplate which silver screen and television quests they'dst fain take part in, forsooth! Lastly, we emba…
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In this episode Jamie makes a mistake about the game Brazil Imperial and wanted to clear things up.By The Secret Cabal Founders
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Episode 284: Ancient Knowledge and a Short Topic Extravaganza
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Hey Now Cabalists! It's November and I'm thankful for all the amazing board games the gang has been playing lately! In this episode the guys cover Brazil Imperial, Ankh: Gods of Egypt, After Us, Chronicles of Crime 1400, Empires of the North, and in our feature review we look at Iello's newest Tableau building game Ancient Knowledge designed by Rem…
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Mysteries of the Unknown 01: The Flatwoods Monster
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Greetings, aficionados of the inexplicable! Gather round as Steve, Tony, Bender, Don, and Jamie embark on a journey through the thrilling realms of the unexplained. We'll navigate a universe brimming with the bizarre and probe the forgotten landscapes inhabited by cryptozoological wonders. In today's odyssey, our intrepid crew plunges into the enig…
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