Release Date: Mar. 19, 2012 Running Time:  137 min. Listen Now: Download: Enhanced Version  MP3 Version Subscribe via iTunes: Enhanced - MP3 See sidebar for other subscription options

The whole pint. We settle a patch of land on the banks of Plum Creek, reviewing Walnut Grove - a fast, fun mash-up game that includes tile laying, worker placement and a rondel. Then, we offer up some dice to the War God on Corn Mountain to learn more about games of chance played by Native Americans.

News & Notes: Conductor, Escape

The List: Walnut Grove

Back Shelf Spotlight: Native American Dice Games

Truckloads of Goober: Buckaroo

Game Sommelier: Games that are kitten proof

Mail Bag: Swamp dice, Scopa in the classroom

Complete Show Notes continue after the break.

News & Notes

Conductor    BGG

A game about the Underground Railroad and the Abolitionist movement in 19th century America. Designed by Brian Mayer, this game has been print & play but has recently found a publisher. Stay tuned for more info.

Escape Kickstarter   Kickstarter | BGG

Going Cardboard  Link

The List

Walnut Grove  BGG  |  Lookout Games 

Try to balance your homestead by arranging land tiles, placing workers, and visiting the nearby town for supplies and hope to survive the long, cold winters.

Truckloads of Goober

Buckaroo!  BGG 

Back Shelf Spotlight

Games of the North American Indians, Vol. 1  Link

The Game Sommelier

Mail Bag

Thanks to Erik Ingram for telling us about Artisan Dice on Kickstarter!

Winning Moves Scopa cards, mentioned by Mark Taylor and several other Spielers. Great the are introducing new people to the game; too bad the cards are so hideous!