Episode 169: Spielfest 2013
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Release Date: Feb. 4, 2013 Running Time: 215 min. Listen Now: Download: Subscribe via iTunes: See sidebar for other subscription options |
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Northern Exposure. Join us for a live recording at Spielfest, a two-day gaming event hosted by Snakes & Lattes, a board game cafe in the heart of Toronto. We talk to designers, publishers, and people in the gaming community. We also get to know the folks behind Snakes & Lattes and let them take over each segment of the show.
Guest Host: Jon-Paul DeCosse, Manager - Snakes & Lattes
Interviews: Pete Lipson (TABS), Tanya Thompson (Think Fun), Ben Castanie (Snakes & Lattes), Francois Valentine (designer), Tim W.K. Brown (designer)
Game Sommelier: Live challenges from Game Gurus and Spielers
Back Shelf Spotlight: St. Petersburg
Truckloads of Goober: Ugg-Tect
Contests: 30 second game title tests!
Complete Show Notes continue after the break.
Spielfest 2013
Snakes & Lattes Link
We are so grateful to the entire crew at Snakes & Lattes for being such gracious and welcoming hosts. Here's a short list of the folks you'll hear on the episode in various segments:
Ben Castanie, Owner
Jon-Paul DeCosse, Manager
Jonathan Moriarty, Game Guru
Steve Tassie, Game Guru
Christen Traviss, Game Guru
Patrick McInally, Game Guru
Scott Emerson Moyle, Game Guru
Sean Jacquemain, Events Coordinator
Interviews
TABS (Toronto Area Board Game Society) Link
Thanks to Pete Lipson for chatting about TABS and their regular meetups and conventions in the area. For more information on TABS, use the link above.
Think Fun - Tanya Thompson Link
Rush Hour Link
Word Around Link
Hello Sunshine Link
Swish Jr. Link
Math Dice: Powers Link
Laser Maze Link
I-SPI Link
Vote to save one pawn and vote a new pawn in.
Francois Valentine - Game Designer
Ticket To Ride: Legendary Asia BGG | DoW | Amazon
Tim W.K. Brown - Game Designer Link
Polygon Link
Tim's Prototypes
Courier Cove
Wobble Sticks
Order of Invention
Back Shelf Spotlight
St Petersburg BGG
Truckloads of Goober
Ugg-Tect BGG | Fantasy Flight
The Game Sommelier
We had GREAT fun turning the tables on folks. In this show, we issue the challenges and our guests must find games to fit them! Our victims included many of the Game Gurus at Snakes & Lattes as well as several Spielers attending Spielfest. Below is a list of each challange and our guests' selections.
The Challenge: 5 games that would make great movies
On the Hot Seat: Jonathan Moriarty, Game Guru
Jonathan's Selections
The Challenge: 5 games that are somehow connected to Canada
On the Hot Seat: Steve Tassie, Game Guru
Steve's Selections
The Challenge: 5 race-themed games that don't involve cars or horses.
On the Hot Seat: Christen Traviss, Game Guru
Christen's Selections
The Challenge: 5 games that help you learn something about history
On the Hot Seat: Scott Emerson Moyle, Game Guru
Scott's Selections
The Challenge: 5 games that are easier to play standing up
On the Hot Seat: Jon-Paul Decosse, Snakes & Lattes
JP's Selections
The Challenge: 5 classic games that every gamer shoul be required to try.
On the Hot Seat: Anthea & Stuart Bailie
Anthea & Stuart's Selections
The Challenge: 5 euro-style games you could play on an airplane tray table.
On the Hot Seat: Jefferson Ridpath
Jeff's Selections
Music
Music credits include:
All Through the Night by Phil Kraus and Bob Rosengarden Album | Vinyl
Mambo Bacan by Golden Half 2 Album
Sophisticated Swing by Phil Kraus and Bob Rosengarden Album | Vinyl
Johnny One Note by Phil Kraus and Bob Rosengarden Album | Vinyl
The Continental by Phil Kraus and Bob Rosengarden Album | Vinyl
Errata
I'm sure there are some goofs in there somewhere. Let us know if (when?) you find one!
We'll be starting the new nickname format for supporters after Spielfest!
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The Princess Bride Board Game Link
Comments
Kudos and Confessions
Always behind in my listening ... First I wanted to thank you again for coming up to Toronto. What a treat to meet you both in person and see first-hand all the work you put into this fine show. I even learned a few amazing things about the world of gaming right here outside my door that I had no idea of before. Kudos to you sirs.
And now for my confession. I admit to my great shame that in answering your challenge my pride got the better of me and I mispoke. (This apology is for Darryl too) I suppose I could try to blame it on being star-struck, or nervous, or something. You guys are just so intimidating! I wish I could blame it on Snakes and Lattes many fine selections on tap ... but it just wouldn't be true. I made not one but two mistakes in my reply.
First, when I started with "alien" I admit I was playing the odds and hoping that I could stumble into a second word that went along with it. I knew there were plenty out there. Encounter, Factions ... just the plural aliens would have done it. But somehow I came up with "arena" Wouldn't you know ... its is just about the only one that isn't an actual board game. So If I promise to design a game called Alien Arena (mis-matched teams of illegals forced to compete in back alley grudge-match contests for elusive green cards) maybe you will let that one slide?
And secondly, I got my months wrong when I said Red October (thinking of the great undersea disaster game Red November) ... but in my defence I've always thought that Sean Connery looked an awful lot like a gnome ...
Thanks again for the great show and all you do bringing us the Spiel!
takes one to gnome one...
Thanks very much, Ken! We really enjoyed our time in Toronto and we are so grateful to everyone who made the trip to come play and enjoy Spielfest. You and all your fellow Spielers helped make the event special and memorable
Our only regret was not having enough time to play with everyone. :)
As for your sneaky game names, I think the responsibility falls on the judges. If we didn't catch it, you're in the clear! Of course that means we wil be extra vigilant next time....
I have to say you might be right about Mr. Connery. Although I think he'd much prefer a kilt to the blue smock.