Bears, blisters, and heavy backpacks. The trail can be a dangerous place! Max Michael from Stratamax games introduces their newest family card game.

Mattias Wagner talks about new editions of the classic dice game Spiel and gives an overview of Airlines Europe.

Release Date: Nov. 28, 2011 Running Time: 190 min. Listen Now: Download: Enhanced Version MP3 Version Subscribe via iTunes: Enhanced - MP3 See sidebar for other subscription options

Games for the naughty and the nice. With over 40 game suggestions in 10 categories, you're sure to find a great game for someone this holiday season.

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Didier Delhez of Sit Down! Games gives a tour of Wiraqocha, a steampunk dice game set in the jungles of South America.

Designer Antoine Bauza and artist Piero talk about collaborating on Ghost Stories, plus some news about an upcoming expansion to 7 Wonders.

Release Date: Nov. 14, 2011 Running Time:  149 min. Listen Now: Download: Enhanced Version  MP3 Version Subscribe via iTunes: Enhanced - MP3 See sidebar for other subscription options

Just lose, baby. We review Elder Sign, a Cthulhu-themed dice game and examine other games where winning isn't the main source of fun.

News & Notes: Quarriors expansion, Kobold Guide to Game Design
The List:  Elder Sign
Back Shelf Spotlight:  Durak, Witch of Salem
Game Sommelier:  5 Euro games that could use added (Ameritrashy) thematic elements
Mail Bag:   Dice sculptures, NutaCon

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Konstantinos Kokkinis introduces Drum Roll. Each player steps into the ring to manage a traveling circus.

Christoph Lipsky talks about three new titles: The Last Banquet, Gully Pirates, and Dungeon Fighter. These games range from sneaky to whimsical to downright silly!

Peter Eggert introduces their a new title, Santiago de Cuba, and hints at some upcoming releases.

Stephen Buonocore gives us a tour of four new releases: Panic Station, Confusion, Core Worlds, and Outpost.