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In this episode...Kellye and Aaron take a look back at their year in gaming and pick their favorites across a handful of categories, including their picks for Game of the Month of the Year. Find us online:Bluesky: @varianthexInstagram: @varianthexTwitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon)Website: varianthex.comEmail: [email protected] Additional Info:Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive. "Shimmer" was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the artist a tip!

In this episode...Kellye and Aaron try to remember what they played in December and if they liked it. Find us online:Bluesky: @varianthexInstagram: @varianthexTwitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon)Website: varianthex.comEmail: [email protected] Additional Info:Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive. "Shimmer" was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the artist a tip!

In this episode...Ruel joins Kellye to discuss a few of the MANY holiday themed board games. A lot of them are also low ranked, but these three are the ones they personally enjoy getting to the table at this time of year. Check out Ruel all over the board game internet, on the platform of your choice: https://linktr.ee/ruelgaviola Find us online:Bluesky: @varianthexInstagram: @varianthexTwitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon)Website: varianthex.comEmail: [email protected] Additional Info:Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive. "Shimmer" was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the artist a tip!

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron chat about the games they've played this month, both on the table and online. Find us online:Bluesky: @varianthexInstagram: @varianthexTwitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon)Website: varianthex.comEmail: [email protected] Additional Info:Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive. "Shimmer" was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the artist a tip!

In this episode... Ruel joins Kellye to talk about "your grandparents' most boring board game" and other roll and writes. No bad games is a series all about showing some love to lower ranked board games. You can find Ruel all over the board game internet, but it's easier if you start with his link tree: https://linktr.ee/ruelgaviola Additional Links: Yahtzee on Board Game ArenaHex Roller App: iOS | AndroidReiner Knizia's Decathalon Print and Play sheet Photo of Decathalon box on episode cover was created by BGG user SiskNY Find us online:Bluesky: @varianthexInstagram: @varianthexTwitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon)Website: varianthex.comEmail: [email protected] Additional Info:Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive. "Shimmer" was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the artist a tip!

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron take some time to revisit the handful of games they managed to play last month. Additional Info: The Brothers Murph's video on Bärenpark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyY_je4QP9sAntoine Bauza on Board Game Geek: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamedesigner/9714/antoine-bauza Find us online:Bluesky: @varianthexInstagram: @varianthexTwitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon)Website: varianthex.comEmail: [email protected] Additional Info:Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive. "Shimmer" was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the artist a tip!

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron recap the handful of games they played in the month of September and pick their favorites. Find us online:Bluesky: @varianthexInstagram: @varianthexTwitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon)Website: varianthex.comEmail: [email protected] Additional Info:Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive. "Shimmer" was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the artist a tip!

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss two small box games perfect for playing somewhere away from home, such as a coffee shop. Panda Spin is a ladder-climbing card game, and High Risk is a push-your-luck dice game. Find us online:Bluesky: @varianthexInstagram: @varianthexTwitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon)Website: varianthex.comEmail: [email protected] Additional Info:Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive. "Shimmer" was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the artist a tip!

In this episode... Kellye and Ruel discuss a trio of low-ranked games and share why they like them anyways, despite their flaws. Find and follow Ruel all across the board game internet: https://linktr.ee/ruelgaviola Find us online:Bluesky: @varianthexInstagram: @varianthexTwitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon)Website: varianthex.comEmail: [email protected] Additional Info:Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive. "Shimmer" was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the artist a tip!

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss the game they played at the end of Gen Con and the rest of the month that followed. Find us online:Bluesky: @varianthexInstagram: @varianthexTwitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon)Website: varianthex.comEmail: [email protected] Additional Info:Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive. "Shimmer" was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the artist a tip!

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss two small-box games great for playing anywhere: Bottle Imp and Art Robbery. Find us online:Bluesky: @varianthexInstagram: @varianthexTwitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon)Website: varianthex.comEmail: [email protected] Additional Info:Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive. "Shimmer" was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the artist a tip!

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron talk about the games they played in July, which ended with the start of Gen Con! Find us online:Bluesky: @varianthexInstagram: @varianthexTwitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon)Website: varianthex.comEmail: [email protected] Additional Info:Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive. "Shimmer" was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the artist a tip!

In this episode... Kellye and Aaron chat about four different baseball-themed board games: Hits & Outs, 7th Inning Stretch, Bottom of the 9th, and Baseball Highlights 2045. Additional Notes: The four solo games mentioned in the outro are: Lux Aeterna, Solus Lost, So You've Been Eaten, and Warp's Edge. Find us online:Bluesky: @varianthexInstagram: @varianthexTwitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon)Website: varianthex.comEmail: [email protected] Additional Info:Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive. "Shimmer" was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the artist a tip!

In this episode... We discuss the engine builder (and engine breaker) Moon Colony Bloodbath. Aaron and Kellye are joined by friend-of-the-pod Ruel Gaviola as they discuss the initial successes and ultimate disasters in their colonies, as well as the shared camaraderie of experiencing the bloodbath together. Find and follow Ruel all across the board game internet: https://linktr.ee/ruelgaviola Find us online:Bluesky: @varianthexInstagram: @varianthexTwitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon)Website: varianthex.comEmail: [email protected] Additional Info:Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive. "Shimmer" was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the artist a tip!

In this episode... Kellye is joined by Linnea, friend of the pod and Gen Con Veteran, to discuss all thing Gen Con 2025. They'll discuss their convention preparations and traditions, as well as exchange tips and share memories from the last few years. Find us online:Bluesky: @varianthexInstagram: @varianthexTwitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon)Website: varianthex.comEmail: [email protected] Additional Info:Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive. "Shimmer" was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the artist a tip!