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Beyond the Sun

Beyond the Sun is a space civilization game in which players collectively decide the technological progress of humankind at the dawn of the Spacefaring Era, while competing against each other to be the leading faction in economic development, science, and galactic influence. In this episode Todd, Greg, and Paul talk about one of our current favorites. Give us a listen!

Modern Art

Modern Art is an auction-based board game designed by Reiner Knizia. Players act as art dealers, trying to buy and sell paintings to earn the most money by the end of the game. In this episode David, Paul, and Todd try to earn the most value for their holdings. Give us a listen!

Clans

Clans is a classic board game set in prehistoric times, where players compete to unite nomadic tribes into settled communities. In this episode Megan, David, and Todd try to surreptitiously score for their secret societies. Give us a listen!

Anno 1800

Anno 1800 is a board game set during the Industrial Revolution. Players develop their islands by building industries, upgrading ships, and managing resources to meet the needs of their growing populations. In this episode Greg and Paul try to help Todd appreciate the finer aspects of this videogame-turned-boardgame. Give us a listen!

Thebes

Thebes is a board game where players become archaeologists exploring Europe and the Middle East to uncover ancient artifacts. The game revolves around time management, as each action, such as traveling, researching, or digging, costs weeks. Players collect knowledge on different civilizations, which helps them during excavations. The goal is to gather the most valuable artifacts by the end of the game.
David, Paul, and Todd dig into this classic from 2007. Give us a listen!

Forest Shuffle

In Forest Shuffle players collect various flora and fauna cards to create the most harmonious forest ecosystem. The game features multi-use cards and a clever "clearing" mechanic that is reminiscent of older games. We recorded this episode on little sleep and were a bit punchy by the end. Give us a listen!

Carcassonne

Carcassonne is an award-winning game where players place tiles with a piece of French landscape on it, and claim features with Meeples! In this episode Greg, Megan, and Todd try to steal each other's farms while discussing this seemingly simple yet absolutely cutthroat classic. Give us a listen!

Carnegie

Paul and Todd become 19th-century tycoons, balancing business growth and philanthropy in Carnegie by Xavier Georges and published by Quined Games! Give us a listen!

Arkham Horror: The Card Game

Arkham Horror: The Card Game is a cooperative experience where players step into the eerie world of H.P. Lovecraft. Players take on the roles of investigators tasked with uncovering eldritch mysteries and battling cosmic horrors. In this episode David, Paul, and Todd try to cling to their sanity while discussing this monstrous title. Give us a listen!

Terraforming Mars

Players take on the roles of corporations competing to transform and colonize the Red Planet in Terraforming Mars! In this episode Al, Paul, and Todd try to science their way through this popular game. Give us a listen!