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Oscar and Justin switch it up this month and instead of reviewing a game, interview a game designer. Hear from Chris Backe of Noboxgames.com and Entrogames.com as he teaches the guys about Print and Play Games, discusses his philosophy behind his games, and tells them about upcoming projects. 

Compete to prove your worth, and become the great spirit of the forest in this game for one to four players. Collect Shinto spirits called Yokai and Bitoku, save lost souls, and build temples in the forest while exploring this wonderful world.

Play as either the State, the Capitalist Class, the Middle Class, or the Working Class to lead your group to victory. This game for 1 to 4 players is asymmetrical and deep in both complication and strategy. You will propose and vote on bills, create corporations to generate resources, pay and earn wages, and everyone's favorite, pay taxes!

Oscar and Justin are lost in space trying to survive an alien infestation of their spaceship. In Nemesis players need to work together, or stab each other in the back as they complete secret objectives while trying not to die at the hands of the invaders. 

Get lost in the mysterious world of Sleeping Gods with Oscar and Justin. This cooperative game for 2 - 4 players puts you at the helm of the Manticore, sailing through a fantastical realm with the goal of waking the gods. There is a deep story that you will uncover through storytelling elements throughout the game.

It is Board Game Geek's #1 game, but what did Oscar and Justin think? This month the guys take a run at this popular game about building an economic empire in Birmingham, England during the industrial revolution. This game for 1 - 4 players challenges you to build industries and the canal and railroad connections to support them. 

Oscar and Justin steal treasure and try not to anger the terrifying dragon Malithrex.  The choices you make in each game of this deck-building, adventure for 2 - 4  will have lasting effects that change future gameplay.

Oscar and Justin head to Mars in an effort to make it habitable for humans. Join the guys as they discuss this game where you lead competing corporations, all with the same goal of Terraforming Mars.

The guys finally review an expansion. In fact, they review every expansion of Root all in one episode. Take a listen and learn about all the different ways to change up your games of Root by Leder Games.

The guys review the follow-up to one of the most celebrated games in recent memory. Oscar and Justin spent years playing Gloomhaven and are just as excited about this new entry. You don't need to have played the previous game to enjoy Frosthaven by Cephalofair Games. This cooperative, role-playing campaign will take you deep into the northern climes while rebuilding the outpost of Frosthaven.

Oscar and Justin build a zoo! Join the guys to learn about Ark Nova, a game for 1-4 players where the goal is to build the best modern zoo. Place enclosures, find animals, and enlist sponsors through card drafting and tile placement while balancing the desire to create a profitable zoo with funding conservation projects to protect these wonderful creatures.

Help find a comic book author's missing super-hero sister. As a new member of the Supernova fan club, author Gunny Graham has sent you everything he can think of to help you find her. In this escape-room-like experience you will learn about the history of the siblings, solve puzzles, and crack ciphers.  If you are purchasing this or any Hunt a Killer mystery box please use the following codes to receive a discount: HUNTGA1010 - $10 off any item HUNTGA10 - 10% of order HUNTGA20 - 20% off a 6 month or 12 month subscription