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Matthew, Ben and Jordan discuss the games they're most excited about releasing at Spiel Essen in the year of our lord 2026.

Ben, Trey, & Jordan review the 2026 game Greylune by William Attia. 00:00:00 Introduction00:04:43 Daggerheart00:06:38 Stonetop00:12:38 Kingdom Crossing00:17:22 Kraftwagen00:22:20 Come Together00:30:42 Twilight Imperium IV00:36:33 Pagan: the Fate of Roanoke00:37:58 Game Review: GreyluneDiscord link: https://discord.gg/W3KNryUWT (good for 30 days) -  https://www.youtube.com/@GameBrainPod -  Game Brain Facebook Group -  Instagram

Jordan traveled to the distant lands of Indiana to play games, make friends, and speedwalk towards some very cool purchases.  He shares his experiences at Gen Con 2026 with Matt, Trey, and Ben.  Plus, the guys share recent plays of Sweet Lands, Greylune, and Stonetop, among others. Gather 'round and listen to tales of gaming! 00:00:00 Intro00:03:25 Jordan GenCon reportSorceryDaggerheartDrillers LairsEntropy00:25:00 Recent playsSweet Lands - BenGreylune - TreyRiftbound - MattTwilight Imperium IV - Ben/PaulStonetop - Jordan

Trey, Paul, and Ben go deep on World Order, the new geopolitical simulation from the people who brought you Hegemony.  We also discuss recent plays of The Staufer Dynasty, Dogs of War, and Come Together, and after that, major game news from the world of Forbidden Stars!  Or should we say Old Ones Origins? 00:00 Intro 4:05 Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - The Trick Taking Game 7:51 - The Staufer Dynasty 13:33 - Dogs of War 22:52 - Come Together 27:33 - Forbidden Stars / Old Ones Origins 32:03 - Tigris & Euphrates, Nippon: Genro, Rosalie 34:32 - Politik 40:37 - World Order

Jordan and Paul review the latest expansions for the classic game of woodland warfare.

Ben, Trey, and Paul break down recent plays of Railway Boom and Dogs of War. Then the trio launches into the discussion for this week: what does generosity look like at game night, and how do we aspire to be generous?

Matt and Jordan are joined by David and Corluka to discuss the indie TCG, Sorcery: Contested Realm. Is it the greatest thing to happen to TCG's since early MTG? Or is it just another (VERY) pretty face?  How To Play Sorcery: Contested Realm (with Matt and Jordan): https://youtu.be/0voIN8W3CrU?si=o24xvuSmpCdY69W1

Ben, Jordan, and Paul convene in their coziest garb to talk about the coziest game of a very cozy 2026: Nippon Zaibatsu!  Well, cozy except for all the vicious area control and internal sobbing. We're talking about all the changes to the OG Nippon from 2015, and Jordan has a very specific and deserved beef to share.  Plus, Tenby, The Treasure Ship of Zheng He, QE, and [insert spooky music] SorrRRrrcery. 00:00 Intro 03:08 - Sorcery 08:42 - Tenby 17:32 - The Treasure Ship of Zheng He 30:41 - QE + its expansion Commodities 40:03 - Inis, Keyside, Fellowship of the Ring - Trick Taking Game 44:56 - Nippon Zaibatsu review

Matt, Paul and Jordan put on their wetsuits and dive into Feya's Swamp. Do you see what I did there? Dive into. Wetsuits. That's right, it's a swamp joke, ya'll.

Ben, Trey, & Paul review the 2025 game Stupor Mundi 0:00:00 IntroductionShackleton Base: Below. Within. Above. KeysideThe VibeDetective ClubAuf Teufel komm raus (Cabbages & Curses)Terraforming Mars00:51:50 Game Review: Stupor MundiDiscord link: https://discord.gg/9e7QvC9S (good for only 7 days) -  Find Etamar at kirbooloni.com -  Game Brain Facebook Group -  Instagram

Matt and Paul review the asymmetric heavy deck building game Star Trek: Captain's Chair as well as discuss the differences between CC and the Imperium series.

Ben, Trey, and Paul review the 2025 reimplementation of March of the Ants: Evolved Edition 0:00:00 Introduction0:03:35 Stupor Mundi0:14:31 Kingdom Crossing0:27:47 AgricolaGood Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die00:35:51 Game Review: March of the Ants: Evolved Edition -  Find Etamar at kirbooloni.com -  Game Brain Facebook Group -  Instagram

Trey, Tom, and Jordan review the 2025 expansion Clans of Caledonia: Industria. 0:00:00 IntroductionYear of the SerpentGood Luck, Have Fun, Don't DieYoutube - Play it Again channel00:08:22 Game Review: Clans of Caledonia: IndustriaTerra MysticaAge of InnovationGaia Project: The Lost Fleet -  Find Etamar at kirbooloni.com -  Game Brain Facebook Group -  Instagram

On a very special episode of Game Brain, Matthew, Ben, Trey, Paul and Jordan come together to take you through their Top Ten board games of 2025.

Ben, Trey, and Paul review the 2024 narrative-driven game "Tales of the Arthurian Knights."  Paul says it's not even a game. Could it possibly be good? (yes)  Also recent plays of "March of the Ants," "Indonesia 3rd Edition," and "Secret Hitler." 00:00 - Intro 11:08 - March of the Ants, Evolved Edition 27:37 - Indonesia, 3rd Edition 41:39 - 18Chesapeake 43:32 - Secret Hitler 1:04:44 - Tales of the Arthurian Knights review