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In this episode we review the new and popular Euro game, Ark Nova.  We're putting on our zoo uniforms and rolling up our sleeves to get dirty building animal enclosures, partnering with other zoos and universities, and participating in wildlife conservation projects.  Listen to find out who can't stop talking about some other game and who spent DAYS (!?) reading the rule book!

This is the third episode in our Short and Sweet series! In this episode our hosts take on the highly praised, award winning game; Azul! We compete to see who can create the nicest spanish tile artwork while also avoiding dropping the tiles on the floor. Also listen to this episode to find out whether or not Jake is learning how to behave during a teaching game!

In this episode we interview Jamey Stegmaier from Stonemaier Games to answer the burning questions the community has.  He tells us about what his day to day job looks like and what advice he has for other game designers/developers.  Listen to find out what Jamey is willing to throw in for our Viticulture giveaway winner and whether or not you can expect a Big Bird card in Wingspan. 

In this episode we are making and selling "Grown Up" grape juice, aka wine! We're discussing Viticulture; an amazing Stonemaier Game about making and selling wines. We also would like to announce our newest giveaway!! Listen to this episode to find out how you can win your very own copy of Viticulture! This week we also find out who's Mama and Papa set them up for success!

In this episode, we're getting down and dirty with the war of the woods in Root.  This asymmetric area control game offers different woodland critters the opportunity to protect, take back, or liberate their homeland.  Each faction has a very unique play style that gives players different ways to experience the game.  Listen to find out what's Jake's favorite faction is and how sometimes more rulebooks is not necessarily better. Got Socials?

In this week’s episode we’re excited to be talking to the co creator of Lander, a new game that will be on kickstarter later this year! (link below) This game sounds like a lot of fun! It’s got some elements that might remind you of some of your favorite games but is unlike anything you’ve played before! Find out why we are excited to back this project and listen to find out what makes this game Rachel proof! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/intrepidgames/lander-after-the-crash?ref=discovery

It's a podcast takeover!  The hosts of The Geek Squared Show are here to talk about Love Letter!  They're competing for the attention of the princess in this fast-paced card game.  Listen to find out how these lovable geeks try to bluff their way to the top but sometimes forget what they were doing. THE GEEK SQUARED SHOW Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegeeksquaredshow/ email [email protected] Support the show and fund the chaos!     Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/geeksquaredshow)

In this episode Chris, from The Charity Boardgamer, joins us to talk about all things cooperative games!  We break down co-op games into sub-categories and discuss examples that fit in each.  It turns out there's a lot of games out there with cooperative elements and it was difficult to limit the conversation to an hour.  Listen to find out who's back hurts from carrying us so much and who just loves to rain down chaos! CBG Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheCharityBoardgamer CBG Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thecharityboardgamer

In this very special episode we’re celebrating our 1 year anniversary!!! What better way to do that with ANOTHER giveaway!! Listen to our episode to find out all the ways you can enter, for FREE! What are we giving away you ask? Well, we’re giving away a copy of today’s episode: Dune: Imperium!! Tune in to also hear us totally butcher words and phrases from Frank Herbert’s masterpiece series and which one of us played as a spice addict!

In this episode, Rachel and Jake fall head over heals in Fog of Love.  This two-player game attempts to recreate a romantic comedy with players acting out sweet, serious, or dramatic scenes in a relationship as they try to navigate making themselves and their partner happy.  The game ends with the romantic couple either meeting or failing their destinies but either way, hopefully it was a fun ride!  Listen to find out who has jiggly legs and where Patrick Swayze fits into the equation.

In this episode Rachel and Jake are collecting jewels and gems as traders in Splendor!  This quick paced game has us building a collection and attracting nobles.  This is the second episode in our new short and sweet series where games can be played in 45 minutes or less.  Listen to find out Jake's patented strategy to almost always win!

In this episode, we're strapping into our hiking shoes, grabbing the camera, and visiting some PARKS!  This game has players controlling two hikers on scenic hiking trails as they gather gear and resources to visit national parks all around the United States.  The beautiful art sets players at ease and the theme makes it feel more like a relaxing journey than a competitive game.  Listen to find out how we really let time get away from us on this game and how it turns out how aesthetic is actually really important to Jake, in games and elsewhere in life!