Yeehaw! On this episode of The State of Games, Dice and Monkey get rural as they talk about the amazing allure of farming-themed games and then interview Grant Rodiek, designer of the Kickstarter smash card game Farmageddon. All this plus prototype plays of Take the Bait and Princes of the Dragon Throne, how Donald X. has redeemed himself with Kingdom Builder, and how Monkey has a huge train addiction. All aboard!

Gaming news from Fantasy Flight Games, Wizards of the Coast, Clash of Arms Games, Wizkids, PrezCon 2012 and more! Please visit us at http://www.thegaminggang.com/

In this episode, Eric and I talk about Risk Legacy again, as well as a few other games - and then spend a good bit of the episode looking ten years back at 2002 - talking about gaming trends then, as well as our top ten games from that year.

Interview with Brian from gordon and hague and this weeks news.

Welcome back to the G*M*S Magazine Podcast. This is the Role Playing Games edition of the podcast and in this episode we have the pleasure of talking to Steve Kenson, cre ator of numerous games, including Mutants and Masterminds. But this episode is dedicated to being gay within the gaming world and community. Maybe because we [...]

  They are back! En ze hebben het maar over een ding. Mark, Jorn & Joep praten over Dark Ascension. Beluister de podcast: Waar wij te vinden zijn? Nou..overal: Website: heren.magicology.nl Email: herenvanhetspel@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/herenvanhetspel iTunes Oh, en kijk ook eens op COMBO.magicology.nl

This episode is recorded live at the New York Toy Fair. We chat with Indie Board and Games, Stratus Games, and PSI about the show and Kickstarter.

Gaming news from Fantasy Flight Games, Wizards of the Coast, Clash of Arms Games, Wizkids, PrezCon 2012 and more! Please visit us at http://www.thegaminggang.com/

It’s Valentine’s Day so this week we are playing the classic dating game, Mystery Date. Aside from dating and duds, we talk about turbans, Small Wonder, C.H.O.M.P.S. and whores. Don’t forget about our theme song contest! All you have to … Continue reading →

In episode 12 of Carnagecast, the director of Going Cardboard tells us about creating the documentary that delves into designer board games. Then Autopsy of a Game gets into the economics of wharfside entrepreneurship as Chuck, Rod and Sarah talk Le Havre. Links Interview with the Gamer Going Cardboard Ken Burns The King of Kong [...]

One week delay for Episode 300

Teneriffa (Holstein-Spiele Kiel): Spiele-Podcast.de Nr. 133 - Ordentliches bis gutes Brettspiel rund um die Geschichte der Insel Teneriffa.Die Rezension auch als Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d81PQcmbAvA.

Date Released: February 12th, 2012

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In this third “How to Win” episode I tackle Through the Ages with my good friend and fellow TTA fan, Geoff Englestein.

In this classic GameTek, Geoff takes a look at hot streaks, cold streaks, and our predisposition to see patterns in what is actually random data.

Too much time has passed, and therefore Mark and Jeff feel the need to sit down and talk about games once again. Since this is a "whole-number episode", they start things off right...by opening up a Dusty Old Box! This Dusty Old Box takes us to places we haven't been before, and then brings us back again.

After the Dusty Old Box, Jeff talks a bit about Pizza Box Baseball, published by the On The Line Game Company. Jeff goes through the rules for all four complexity levels of the game, starting with the most basic ("A-league") and then building through Double-A, Triple-A, and finally "Pro-Ball" level. After Jeff's discussion of Pizza Box Baseball, Marks tells us about Days of Wonder's Cargo Noir. Mark describes the game rules, and then discusses some of the common arguments surrounding the theme of this game, and how the theme contributes to the play experience.

As always, we'd LOVE to hear from you, so please post a comment to this blog entry (at www.gameopolis.org or gameopolis.libsyn.com), or send us an email at info@gameopolis.org!

• 00:00:00 Prelude
• 00:01:51 Dusty Old Box
• 00:11:24 Pizza Box Baseball
• 00:35:44 Cargo Noir
• 00:59:45 Signoff

Related links:

• 1 Pizza Box Baseball on Boardgamegeek
• 2 Cargo Noir on Boardgamegeek

Stay tuned for Show 18.5 --our session report on one of these fine games-- coming to you faster than line-drive to third base!

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Welcome to another fanatical episode of Session Impressions™, a Myriad Games Presentation™.

In this episode, Brian, Dan, Hoju, Jeff, and John-Michael discuss Ascension: Storm of Souls, designed by Justin Gary, published by Gary Games.

Myriad Games Presentations™ are available through MyriadGames.com, iTunes, and anywhere fine podcasts are sold.

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So Many Games - So Little Time - So Start Playing!

Freelance writers Andrew Groen and Charlie Hall join Rob for a conversation about King Arthur 2: The Role-Playing Wargame. Everyone digs the setting, but opinions begin to diverge about the quality of the battles, and whether KA2's elements even hang together in a way that makes sense. Rob and Andrew can barely remember losing a battle, but Charlie creates his own challenges by trying to win cleanly. Is King Arthur 2 actually a good game, and is there hope for Neocore to finally get this formula right?

Posposat el lliurament de documentació dels Europa Ludi (1’08”), promoció a Treefrog Games (2’04”), 4t Torneig de la Llum (2’52”), com explicar un joc (4’28”) i Carcassonne (6’34”). Crèdits musicals: Lost in the freezing fog de Fingers in the Noise (BY 3.0), Double rainbow all the way de Clynos (BY 3.0) i Medieval boys de Clynos (BY 3.0).

Addictive Games

We sit down in the studio with Erik Dahlman, creator of Genegrafter, to discuss how he arrived at the position of having a successful game on Kickstarter.

Gaming news from Ares Games, Z-Man Games, Rio Grande Games, Victory Point Games, Wizards of the Coast, and more! Please visit us at http://www.thegaminggang.com/

Discussion about Starmada and Star Fleet Warlord (Convention Edition)

In episode #11, Jamie explains what a euro and ameri-trash games are, the founders bring you a walkthrough and review of the new fantasy euro classic, Dungeon Lords. Then as usual, Tony breaks out his news and gives some a glimps into whats happening in the gaming world. Lastly, the founders introduce a new segment called The Secret Cabal Playlists in which they discuss their favorite games right now or the ones they want to play most.

Presentado por : David, Calvo y Cartesius

Feudalia es un prototipo de Fernando Abad, un juego que hemos tenido el honor de probar y sobre el cual estamos realizando el playtesting. Fernando estubo con nosotros para enseñarnos el juego y aprovechamos para hacerle una pequeña entrevista a la vez que hacíamos una reseña. Para terminar este episodio nada mejor que el Top Calvo que ya era hora de que volviera por aquí.
Este episodio está patrocinado por Zacatrus.

Zacatrus es una tienda online de juegos con un gran catálogo de juegos en español y juegos familiares, por tiempo limitado van a ofrecer a todos sus clientes unos gastos de envío de 2,50€ y si el pedido supera los 80€ los gastos de envío serán gratis.

Sumario

04:00 Feudalia de Fernando Abad de 1 a 4 jugadores y hora y media de duración, Feudalia es un juego de desarrollo y construcción de mazos donde debemos desarrollar nuestro feudo y ser el jugador que mas colabora en la construcción de la catedral.

31:00 Top Calvo, los veteranos la conocen como el infame ranking de juegos de mesa de Vis Ludica, la sección mas pedida por lo oyentes vuelve.

Gaming news from Cryptozoic Entertainment, Z-Man Games, Against the Odds Magazine, Privateer Press, Third Eye Games, and Hasbro. Please visit us at http://www.thegaminggang.com/

Gaming news from Z-Man Games, Steve Jackson Games, Fantasy Flight Games, Ares Games, Worthington Games, AB One Games, Hunter’s Books, Wizards of the Coast, and more! Please visit us at http://www.thegaminggang.com/

In this show, Chief talks once again about building a game group, Geoff discusses 3D printing, and Ryan complains about "hobbit" cards.  We talk about several different games, a bit of news, and end the show with our longest games we've ever played.  Plus, a great new contest!

Three gamers walk into a bar. So what do they play? We discuss three player boardgames: which ones are good, and what makes them work. Plus, a quick historical overview of Eastern Front wargames. Which is a history of history, really. (c) 2012 Tom Grant

news of the week

Gaming news from Mongoose Publishing, Mayfair Games, Apex Publishing, FFG, Game Crafter, and more! Please visit us at http://www.thegaminggang.com/

Reviews of Consensus - Movie Edition, Forgotten Heroes Vietnam, Legions of Darkness, Fast Action Battles: Sicily, and More! Please visit us at http://www.thegaminggang.com/

We are back with another show featuring a truly terrific guest with Mark and I. There are many areas where boardgames are becoming prevalent, and movies is one of them. However there aren’t that many documentaries around about boardgame design and the process that goes on behind the scenes. That is what our guest for this show [...]

A quick news show

Welcome to the first episode of our new podcast, Wooden Cubes & Iron Soldiers!

We were joined by Geoffrey McKinney, designer of Carcosa and Isle of the Unknown, recently released by Lamentations of the Flame Princess. Of course the controversy surrounding Carcosa was discussed. Overall it was a great time!

In episode 11 of Carnagecast, we reach the conclusion of the Arkham Horror actual play series. It’s been a long, hard road for our investigators, struggling against alien horrors, the schemes of elder gods and pure chance itself. Who wins and who dies? Find out! Ursula uses the word “caper.” Kate Winthrop finds herself in [...]

China as a 2-player and listener comments

Gentlemen, we can record. We have the technology. We have the capability to make the world’s first bionic podcast. This week we play a vintage board game based on the television show The Six Million Dollar Man. Our table talk … Continue reading →

What's next? We review Airlines: Europe and Fortuna, two middle weight games that can draw new players deeper into the hobby - games that strike a great balance between strategy and fun in under 90 minutes.

Welcome to episode 13.  In this show I first go over my “1 player podcast solitaire gaming awards” for my played games last year.  Awards are given in about a dozen categories such as… Funnest Wargame Best Solitaire Value Best Thematic Experience Most Tense Game I also give a brief description of Friday, by Friedmanm Friese. Links: Friday on BGG

Donald and Erik are joined by Cyrus from Father Geek and they talk about the Father Geek website, review some games they've played, and talk about gaming with their kids.

Erik reviews Eclipse

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The Strange Assembly crews gives their first impressions of how decks for the clan themes will play out in the new Emperor Edition environment.

Welcome to another blood-spangled episode of Session Impressions™, a Myriad Games Presentation™.

In this episode, Brian, Dan, Hoju, Jeff, John-Michael, and Sara discuss Blood Bowl: Team Manager, designed by Jason Little, published by Fantasy Flight Games.

Myriad Games Presentations™ are available through MyriadGames.com, iTunes, and anywhere fine podcasts are sold.

Your feedback is very important to us. Please join in the conversation at Facebook.com/MyriadGames and email us through MyriadGames.com We appreciate comments, questions, suggestions, abuse, and general ridicule. Your thoughts help us shape the future of Myriad Games Presentations™ to better serve you. With our powers combined, we can make our shows even more entertaining and enjoyable to listen to.

Thanks for listening and have fun playing!

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So Many Games - So Little Time - So Start Playing!

Today is Superbowl Sunday, and Team Ludology is tackling sports boardgames with guests Cody Jones and John Richard from Game On with Cody & John.  Are there game design challenges particular to sports games? What has worked and what doesn't? And what do we want to see more of?  All your questions will be answered in this action packed episode! (Well, not really, but some questions and a bit of action).

It is not Night Part 2. It is a sad, sad, day. Jeff has been called into work on the night we are scheduled to record Episode 62, and Dave is faced with a difficult decision. Should he wait to record with Jeff, or carry on, at the risk of producing a rather boring show? Dave has chosen (maybe unwisely) to forge ahead on his own. This very episode is the result of that decision. On the plus side, this episode does bring you a look at the Allied Minor AFV cards from Fanatic Enterprises (out of print but available from Alex Key), and a one sided Movie Review of Von Ryan's Express. Many listener's will enjoy the song Houlie Dice. There is a nice Starshell Tutorial that can teach you about those bright things in the night sky. Though you haven't heard the starshell rules explained in Night Part 2 yet, you will still find the tutorial informative. Dave also discusses the PAASL Club and hopes you will be encouraged to start your own.

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SHOW GUIDE
2:00 Letters
12:00 What's in the Box
19:00 Movie Review
27:00 Houlie Dice Song
29:00 PAASL - Start Your Own ASL Club
41:00 Starshell Tutorial
57:00 Total Running Time


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Recent Good Old Games releases have gotten Rob thinking about what he wants to rescue from the past (besides Troy, that is). Julian doesn't think the distant past is the big problem, it's the games of the late 90s and early 2000s. Everyone agrees the LucasArts situation is a disgrace. Troy says Alpha Centauri doesn't hold up all that well, and is swiftly nerve-stapled and loaded into the Punishment Sphere.

There’s three excellent guests on this latest episode of The Little Metal Dog Show! First up, Ted Torgerson; less a designer and more an appropriator of systems to adapt and make his own, he’s about to launch 1989: Dawn of Freedom through GMT Games, based on the legendary Twilight Struggle engine and developed in conjunction with [...]

The world needs more librarians. Who else will we turn to in our time of need, when the aliens come to take over the world? This time around we discuss our experience with The Intergalactic Nemesis. Chris makes us all …

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Lorien Green had a crazy idea. She decided she wanted to produce a film documentary on the board game industry. She begged her family for a video camera for Christmas, and then, without any formal training, set off on a 3 year adventure to document the board game industry. Lorien sits down with The Game Whisperer and talks about this journey. What prompted her to do it. How she paid for it, and how the $15,000 she raised on Kickstarter made it possible for her to bring the project to a new level.

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