Episode 146: Bear Spray & The Big Apple
Release Date: Feb. 20, 2012 Running Time: 150 min. Listen Now: Download: Subscribe via iTunes: See sidebar for other subscription options |
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So nice, they named it twice. Dave reports back from Toy Fair 2012 with 10 interviews, plus a review of a new family card game, Let's Take A Hike.
News & Notes: Wilderness, Geekway to the West
The List: Let's Take a Hike
Toy Fair Interviews: R & R Games, Northstar Games, Stronghold Games, Asmodee, Justin Oh, Susan McKinley Ross, Chris Ross, Stratus Games, JADS International, The Game Preserve
Game Sommelier: Games for home decor themed rooms.
Mail Bag: Foundation bundle suggestions, chocolate dice
Complete Show Notes continue after the break.
News & Notes
Wilderness - New Edition Available Indie Gogo | Fryx Games
Check out the Indie Gogo project for a new, mass market edition of this survival themed game from Swedish publisher Fryx Games. The original versions were handmade and quite expensive. This project brings the price down and should allow more people a chance to enjoy this fun game.
We interviewed Enoch from Fryx Games at Essen 2011. Link
Geekway to the West - May 17-20, 2012 Link
If you live in the Midwest and are looking for a great weekend full of fun and games, consider attending Geekway to the West. The offer a great game library, Play & Win promotions, and a great group of people to enjoy for 3 full days.
Toy Fair 2012 Interviews
The Game Preserve Link
R&R Games Link
Northstar Games Link
Stronghold Games Link
Asmodee Link
Justin Oh Link
Susan McKinley Ross Link
Chris Ross BGG
Stratus Games Link | Stratus Games
JADS International Link
The List
Let's Take A Hike BGG | Stratamax Games | Treefrog
A refin
The Game Sommelier
The Challenge: Select five games to use for game-themed home decor/remodeling projects. (challenge courtesy of Greggory Delmann).
Dave's Selections
Mail Bag
Thanks to Ryan at Boardgame Guy for showing us the new Polyhedral dice chocolates/candies! Link
Thanks to Matt Evans for suggesting King of Tokyo as a Spiel Foundation bundle game.
Music
Music credits include:
New York, New York by Ray Quinn | the song
An Englishman in New York by Bruskers | the song
Boy from New York City by The Ad-Libs | the song
Bear & Bee by Roadside Revival | the song
Medvedi Nevedi (Bears Don't Know) by Ivan Mladek | the song
Errata
I'm sure there are some goofs in there somewhere. Let us know if (when?) you find one!
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Hawaii Link
Comments
Update on Let's Take A Hike
I received word from Max Michael that as of Friday, the container ship with cases of Let's Take A Hike has finally arrived in the States. Huzzah!
This means the game should be available at Boards & Bits very soon.