Episode 105: Spiel des Schpiel 105 - Part 2
105: Spiel des Schpiel 2010 - Part 2 Release Date: June 21, 2010 Running Time: 136 min. Listen Now: Download: Enhanced Version - MP3 Version Subscribe via iTunes: Enhanced - MP3 See sidebar for other subscription options |
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There can be only one. We review A la Carte and Fresco, the final two nominees for the Spiel des Jahres (German Game of the Year) and predict the winner before the official selection.
News & Notes: Top 10 Selling Hobby Games Q1, Automobile, Merchants & Marauders
Nominee #4: A la Carte
Nominee #5: Fresco
Predictions: We select our favorites and guess the jury's selection
Mail Bag: Sliders, Gravity Blocks, Game Day at Indy Senior Center
Complete Show Notes continue after the break.
Episode 104: Spiel des Schpiel 2010
104: Spiel des Schpiel 2010 Release Date: June 7, 2010 Running Time: 135 min. Listen Now: Download: Enhanced Version - MP3 Version Subscribe via iTunes: Enhanced - MP3 See sidebar for other subscription options |
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The Prize. Movies have the Oscars. Games have the Spiel des Jahres (German Game of the Year). We play and review Dixit, Identik, and Roll Through the Ages - three of five nominees - in an effort to predict the winner later this month.
News & Notes: Spiel des Jahres & Kinderspiel des Jahres recommendation lists
Nominee #1: Dixit
Nominee #2: Identik
Nominee #3: Roll Through the Ages
Mail Bag: Irondie, Spiel dinner: Origins
Complete Show Notes continue after the break.
Episode 103: Earth, Wind & Fire
103: Earth, Wind & Fire Release Date: May 24, 2010 Running Time: 129 min. Listen Now: Download: Enhanced Version - MP3 Version Subscribe via iTunes: Enhanced - MP3 See sidebar for other subscription options |
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Smoke monsters need not apply. We assemble a team to hunt mystical treasures in Forbidden Island and flip medieval coins to construct castles and cathedrals in Builder's Duel.
News & Notes: boardgames.com sells for 450K, Tien Zi Que, Marrakech makeover
The List: Forbidden Island, Pillars of the Earth: Builders Duel
Kid's Table: Sleeping Queens
Truckloads of Goober: Hookum
Game Sommelier: 5 games you can improvise from natural materials
Complete Show Notes continue after the break.
Episode 102: Y Not?
102: Y Not? Release Date: May 10, 2010 Running Time: 135 min. Listen Now: Download: Enhanced Version - MP3 Version Subscribe via iTunes: Enhanced - MP3 See sidebar for other subscription options |
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All in favor, say Y. From the temples of Assyria to the pachyderms of Bombay, we review two titles from publisher Ystari Games.
News & Notes: Dungeonquest, Thru the Portal, Iron Die, Geekway to the West
The List: Assyria
Table Talk: Bombay
Truckloads of Goober: Cyclades
Game Sommelier: 5 area control games for players new to the genre
Back Shelf Spotlight: Yacht
Complete Show Notes continue after the break.
Episode 101: How You Like Them Apples?
101: How You Like Them Apples? Release Date: Apr. 26, 2010 Running Time: 118 min. Listen Now: Download: Enhanced Version - MP3 Version Subscribe via iTunes: Enhanced - MP3 See sidebar for other subscription options |
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Like peas and carrots. We serve up your recommended daily allowance of games featuring fruits and veggies including: Fruit Fair, a la Carte, and a Hoosier classic.
News & Notes: Yahtzee Scratch-off, iPad board games, Invaders from Outer Space
The List: Fruit Fair
Table Talk: Bacchus' Banquet
A History of Games in 100 Objects: A kernel of corn
Truckloads of Goober: a la Carte
Game Sommelier: 5 games we have covered in the past with staying power
Kid's Table: Ringo Flamingo
Complete Show Notes continue after the break.
Episode 100: Roll, Turn, Flip
100: Roll, Turn, Flip Release Date: Apr. 12, 2010 Running Time: 139 min. Listen Now: Download: Enhanced Version - MP3 Version Subscribe via iTunes: Enhanced - MP3 See sidebar for other subscription options |
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Dice. Tiles. Cards. We celebrate hitting triple digits with 3 reviews that fit our slogan, including an in-depth look at Macao.
News & Notes: New show segments, video series
The List: Macao
Table Talk: Chaos
Back Shelf Spotlight: Carcassonne: Catapult
Game Sommelier: 5 great Spiel moments over the past 4 years
Notes from the OCD: Building a game closet
Scribbler #6: Download (pdf) Spiel Super-Trivia!
Prize Deadline Extended: May 5th
Complete Show Notes continue after the break.
Episode 99: Trumped Up
99: Trumped Up Release Date: Mar. 29, 2010 Running Time: 123 min. Listen Now: Download: Enhanced Version - MP3 Version Subscribe via iTunes: Enhanced - MP3 See sidebar for other subscription options |
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Tricks are treats. We explore the history and evolution of trick and trump games from Pinochle to modern titles like Triumvirate, Sticheln and Die Sieben Siegel.
News & Notes: Haggis, Sticht Oder Nicht, Spielbox Update
Back Shelf Spotlight: Pinochle
The List: Sticheln, Triumvirate, Die Sieben Siegel
Game Sommelier: 5 essential trick-taking games for a new player
Mail Bag: New players in Sweden, new curlers in PA, kickstarter.com
Complete Show Notes continue after the break.
Episode 98: Lighter Fare
98: Lighter Fare Release Date: Mar. 15, 2010 Running Time: 128 min. Listen Now: Download: Enhanced Version - MP3 Version Subscribe via iTunes: Enhanced - MP3 See sidebar for other subscription options |
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Bite size. Nine full reviews of games you can play in 5-40 minutes.
News & Notes: Right Ascension, Penguin Angel, Nuns on the Run
The List: Bezzerwizzer, Gracias, Triviathon, Sushi Roll, Word of the Street, Nanuk, 7 Ate 9, Super Circles
Back Shelf Spotlight: Chaos Marauders
Game Sommelier: 5 games for St Patrick's Day
Mail Bag: Game Journals, Errata, Indy Boardgamers gathering, Amazon.de
Complete Show Notes continue after the break.
Episode 97: Longshanked
97: Longshanked Release Date: Mar. 1, 2010 Running Time: 132 min. Listen Now: Download: Enhanced Version - MP3 Version Subscribe via iTunes: Enhanced - MP3 See sidebar for other subscription options |
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To arms! Wargames with legs. We review three simple, but very strategic titles enjoyable by non-wargamers, including an in-depth look at Hammer of the Scots.
News & Notes: New England Rails, Dixit 2, Uncle Skunkle Games
The List: Hammer of the Scots
Table Talk: Manoeuvre
Back Shelf Spotlight: The Battle for Hill 218
Game Sommelier: 5 electric games that are more than gimmicks
Mail Bag: Lucio's angst, BGDF
Complete Show Notes continue after the break.
Episode 96: Going Once
96: Going Once... Release Date: Feb. 15, 2010 Running Time: 116 min. Listen Now: Download: Enhanced Version - MP3 Version Subscribe via iTunes: Enhanced - MP3 See sidebar for other subscription options |
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Going twice, Sold! We push up the bid to play two unusual auction games from the pioneer prairies in Homesteaders to the blistering kitchens of Restaurant Row.
News & Notes: Spielbox redux, Mystery Express, Dominion Alchemy/Prosperity
The List: Homesteaders
Table Talk: Restaurant Row
Back Shelf Spotlight: Auf Achse
Truckloads of Goober: high tech and board games collide!
Game Sommelier: 5 games for fans of the Saints
Mail Bag: Haggis!
Complete Show Notes continue after the break.