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Episode 136: Railroad Revolution, Railways of the World and a Short Topic Extravaganza
7 juni 2017 · 2 uur 38 min
What better way to kick off summer than with another episode of The Secret Cabal? I cant think of a single way. Today we have a railroad double headers as we review Railroad Revolution from What's Your Game and then look back at one of our favorite games, Railways of the World. Then after Tony regales us with this amazing newscast, we host yet another short topic extravaganza! Lees meer
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Lords of the Dungeon 4: Uncomfortable Situations
24 mei 2017 · 1 uur 13 min
Today Bender and Jess talk about their Masque of the Red Death Pirate campaign and Jamie continues to lament how jealous he is. Then the gang takes a question from a listener regarding homebrew vs established campaign settings. After we check back in on the Dark Times Star War campign, we dive into a heavy discussion about dealing with uncomfortable situations in your games. Lees meer
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Episode 135: Watson and Holmes, Star Wars Rebellion and Playing to Your Potential
17 mei 2017 · 2 uur 46 min
This week the gang gives you a deep dive review of the mystery deduction game Watson and Holmes and a look back at Star Wars Rebellion one year later. We give you a little update on whats going on around the Secret Cabal studios post Kickstarter. Tony T goes through all the big news from around the gaming industry. Then finally, we discuss playing games to your potential. Lees meer
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Lords of the Dungeon 3: On Rails vs Sandbox Campaigns
10 mei 2017 · 1 uur 12 min
Today the gang has an update on Wizards of the Coast's new digital toolset, DnD Beyond and takes a question from our forum; What is a great system to start getting into RPGs (and some that arent so great). Then we present a new segment called, AC's 1 of the Week. Finally we discuss On Rails versus Sandbox adventures and campaigns. Lees meer
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Episode 134: Clank, A Game of Thrones and a Short Topic Extravaganza Founders Edition
3 mei 2017 · 3 uur 1 min
It's the last week for the Kickstarter so get out there and check it out if you havent already! But today the gang reviews the Mensa Select winning deck building board game, Clank! And then we take a look back at A Game of Thrones one year later. Then after Tony T gives us fantastic news round-up, we present another Short Topic Extravaganza only this time it is the Founder's Edition in which we pick topics that have been on our minds. Lees meer
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Express 25: The Three Amigos play The This or That Game
26 april 2017 · 1 uur 8 min
After far too long, Rodney Smith of Watch It Played and Marty Connell of Rolling Dice and Taking Names are back on the show! The Three Amigos are together again and this time they geek out about Origins for awhile and then play a little game called The This or That Game Lees meer
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Episode 133: 51st State, Mombasa and So Many Favorites
19 april 2017 · 2 uur 41 min
We're in the mood for celebration! Our Kickstarter is a resounding success and the founders are going bananas! Today we take a look at the new edition of 51st State the Master Set and give it a in depth review. Then we take a look back at Mombasa one year later. Tony T hooks us up with all the important gaming news while the rest of the gang heckles him. Then finally the founders discuss their favorite things within a series of categories. Lees meer
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Lords of the Dungeon 2: The Technology Level in Your Game
12 april 2017 · 1 uur 8 min
Hey now! IN today's episode with discuss Dungeons and Dragons Beyond, Talk about our favorite roleplaying campaign settings and then discuss technology in role playing game settings.
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Episode 132: Anachrony, Nippon and A Short Topic Extravaganza
5 april 2017 · 2 uur 51 min
Today is the biggest day in the 5 year history of The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast because today we have launched out very first Kickstarter fundraising initiative and we could be happier and more excited! But yet, the show still must go on! Today the Founders feature one of the coolest euros we've played in a long, long time, Anachrony from Mindclash Games. Then we look back at a fantastic euro one year later, Nippon from What's Your Game. After Tony T hooks us up with the best gaming news in the business, we host another Short Topic Extravaganza including our "blindspot games", our favorite board game artists and RPG style board and card games. Lees meer
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The Future of The Secret Cabal
29 maart 2017 · 29 min
Today happens to be the fifth Wed of the month and normally we would have a week off but today Jamie sits down at the mic and discusses the future of The Secret Cabal and what Cabalists can expect from our Kickstarter project launching on April 5th.
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Express 24: Alternate Reality Games
22 maart 2017 · 1 uur 11 min
Chris and Jamie have been going bananas with Alternate Reality Games for the past 3 months as we plan Agents of the Cabal so it's time for them to do a brain dump of all of their findings. Alternate Reality Games are a fantastic and very unique gaming experience. Lees meer
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Episode 131: Onward to Venus, Broom Service and Board Games that Tell Stories
15 maart 2017 · 3 uur 11 min
Today the gang decides to go back into the collection and review a game that flew under the radar that they think needs some love, Onward to Venus by Martin Wallace. Then they take a look back at Broom Service one year later. Then Tony T gets frustrated as the guys keep interupting him during the news segment with nonsense. Finally the Founders discuss board games that tell stories and how a game can be designed to pull the emotions out of players. Lees meer
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Lords of the Dungeon 1: Building a Better Party
8 maart 2017 · 58 min
Welcome to the Dungeon, Cabalists! In episode #1, the Lords discuss their new Star Wars Saga Edition campaign. The gang has completed character creation and gives you a synopsis of both the characters and the setup for the new campaign. Then they list tips for collaboratively creating characters to build loyalty, bonds and immersion in the adventuring party. Lees meer
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Lords of the Dungeon 0: Meet The New Cast!
8 maart 2017 · 53 min
Welcome to the Dungeon, Cabalists! We are so happy to introduce our brand new podcast, Lords of the Dungeon. In this, our first episode, we essentially talk about ourselves so you can get the new the brand new cast of hosts. Along with Jamie, we have people you've heard about since the very beginning, Jesko, AC, Jess and Bender. We also get into out tastes and interests in role playing games and we discuss various editions of Dungeons and Dragons. Lees meer
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Episode 130: Assault of the Giants, Raiders of the North Sea and A Short Topic Extravaganza
1 maart 2017 · 3 uur 8 min
Hey Now Cabalists! It's time for another hog wild episode of The Secret Cabal! Today we review the new Wiz-Kids games, Assault of the Giants! ,Then we look back at Raiders of the North Sea one year later while Tony takes a nap. ,Then when Tony wakes up he gives you a monstrous news roundup while the rest of us make crude jokes that'll probably get us in trouble. The ,finally we host another Short Topic Extravaganza in which we discuss old games we right like now, a bunch of movies we think are cool and what publishers we think are up and coming. Lees meer
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Express 23: Euro Games for Ameritrash Gamers Featuring Dan King
22 februari 2017 · 57 min
Jamie, Steve and Dan discuss Euro Games for Ameritrash Gamers and give you recommendations for your diverse game group.
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Episode 129: Colosseum, Imperial Assault, Four Big Announcments and The Cost and Value of Board Games
15 februari 2017 · 3 uur 23 min
Hey Now Cabalists! This is a giagantic show for us becasue in episode 129 we unvail our big plans for 2017. Then we give a deep dice review to TMG's new edition of Colosseum. Then we look back at Star Wars Imperial Assault one year later. Then after Tony T gives you the wild and crazy news from all over the baord game 'verse, we discuss The Cost and Value of Board Games. Lees meer
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Episode 128: Masmorra: Dungeons of Arcadia, Porta Nigra and A Short Topic Extravaganza
1 februari 2017 · 3 uur 11 min
The Founders are back for another episode chocked full of crazy gaming nonsense! Today the gang takes a look at Masmorra Dungeons and Arcadia from CMON Games. Then they take a look back at a very different game, Porta Nigra designed by legendary designers, Wolfgang Kramer and Michael Kiesling. After Tony T hooks you up with the best gaming news in the biz, the founders discuss what to do when you got a dirtbag in your gaming group, the music we listen to and Steve and Jamie's punk rock band days and we match up our dream designer and publisher combos. Lees meer
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Express 22: 27 Games We're Frothing at the Mouth for in 2017
25 januari 2017 · 1 uur 7 min
Now that 2017 is off and running we decided it's time to talk about all the games that got us chomping at the bits to get at this year. Newsman Tony presents our list of 27 games that we're frothering at the mouth for in the coming year.
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Episode 127: DOOM, Runebound and The Gamers Dictionary: Elegance
18 januari 2017 · 2 uur 53 min
Alright Alright alright! The day has come for another Secret Cabal Episode! In today's show the gang takes a look at FFG's new tactical combat game, DOOM. Then they take a look back at another FFG game from one year ago, Runebound Third Edition. Then, get ready Cabalists becasue the Founders are going to have a disagreement on the proper way to define the word elegance in regards to a board game. Lees meer
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Episode 126: City of Iron 2nd Edition, Blood Rage, Our Favorites of 2016 and a Short Topic Extravaganza
4 januari 2017 · 2 uur 53 min
Hey now! It's the first show of 2017 and we're ready to go! Today we take a look at the second edition of a great game by Ryan Laukat, City of Iron. And this time we give you a double header look back, first one of Tony's favorites, Blood Rage and then a look back at our favorite games of 2016. Then we host another Short Topic Extravaganza. Lees meer
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Episode 125: Great Western Trail, Above and Below and Board Games Past, Present and Future
21 december 2016 · 2 uur 34 min
This year's Christmas Special is bonkers! First the founders talk about all the great games they've been playing and announce the winners of the big Christmas Contest. Then we Great Western Trail the deep dive review treatment. We checkout what Above and Below has been doing at our table over the past year. Tony T gives us an amazing news round up and then, Scrooge Tony is visited by 3 spirits bent on teaching him about great games of the past, present and future. And sprinkled in throughout, our famous Christmas Songs of the past. Lees meer
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Express 21: Great Gift Ideas for the Gamer in Your Life with Stephen Buonocore of Stronghold Games
14 december 2016 · 1 uur 12 min
In episode 21 of the Secret Cabal Express Chris and Jamie are joined by honorary Founder, Stephen Buonocore of Stronghold Games to present to you a slew of great Christmas gift ideas for the gamer in your life
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Episode 124: Inis, Rum and Bones and Standing the Test of Time
7 december 2016 · 3 uur 2 min
In episode 124, the founders announce their big Christmas Contest! Anyone who wants to get in on it, check out www.thesecretcabal.com/contest to enter. Then the guys take a look at the territory control game Inis. After a year from the original review, the gang takes a look back at Rum and Bones and talks about if they've played it at all over the past year. Then Tony T, of course, gives you the best gaming news in the business. Finally the show is rounded off with a discussion about games that stand the test of time. Lees meer
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Express 20: Ten Games That Consistently Hit the Table
30 november 2016 · 1 uur 12 min
In Express 20, Chris and Jamie list Ten Games That Consistently Hit the Table
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Episode 123: Conan, TIME Stories and a Miniatures Games Roundtable
16 november 2016 · 2 uur 34 min
After a two and a half year wait, we finish have it in our hands and we give a full feature review of Conan! Then we take a look back at one of our favorite story telling mystery board games TIME stories. After Tony T goes through the news rundown, we host a miniatures games round table. Lees meer
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Episode 122: Defenders of the Last Stand and a Short Topic Extravaganza
2 november 2016 · 2 uur 45 min
Hey now! It's time for a new episode of The Secret Cabal! Today we take a look at Defenders of the Realm, the post-apocalyptic cooperative game of killing and mayhem. Tony T goes bananas give you the best gaming news in the entire world and then we wrap up the show the short topics including, do you take it easy on players new to a game? What books are on our night stands? And What games are on our shelf of shame? Lees meer
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Tales from Beyond the Grave Vol 2: The Dunwich Horror
26 oktober 2016 · 34 min
The Secret Cabal Presents Tales from Beyond the Grave: The Dunwich Horror is an audio drama written, directed and produced by Jamie Keagy, founder and host of The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast adapted from the work of H.P. Lovecraft, The Dunwich Horror and inspired by Suspense Radio Drama (1945). Featuring performances by Jamie Keagy as Dr. Henry Armitage, Chris Miller as Dr. Warren Rice, Steve Spang as Wilbur Whateley, Patrick Kelly as Wizard Whateley, Rodney Smith as Dr. Houton, Robb Rouse as Lem Brown and Tony McRee and Marty Connell as the two old coots at the general store. Lees meer
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Episode 121: Mythos Tales, Far Space Foundry and Horror Films turned Board Game
19 oktober 2016 · 2 uur 56 min
It's Halloween time and we got a spooooooky episode for you. First we take a look at the Lovecraft investigation game, Mythos Tales. Then we look back at Far Space Foundry one year later. Tony T horrifies you with all the crazy board game news going on around the world. Then finally, each of the founders takes a horror film they love and pitches a board game version of it. Lees meer
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Episode 120: Terraforming Mars, La Granja and The Hype Machine
5 oktober 2016 · 3 uur 10 min
Today the gang trys the science fiction euro game Terraforming Mars and gives it the indepth review. Then they look back at La Granja one year later. After Tony T gives you the gaming news rundown for the past two weeks, we discuss hype, the goods and the bads. Lees meer
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Episode 119: Trickerion Legends of Illusion, Warbands Against the Darkness and a Short Topic Extravaganza
21 september 2016 · 2 uur 54 min
WHOOO! Today is a special episode becasue not only did the Cabal launch it's YouTube channel, but the guys also get to discuss the big news, Riot Games announcing their first board game, Mechs vs Minsions. Then the gang goes on to review Trickerion: Legends of Illusion and look back at Warbands: Against the Darkness. After Tony gives us all the gaming news, the show is wrapped up with another installment of the Short Topic Extravaganza. Lees meer
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Express 18: Mech vs Minions interview with Chris Cantrell of Riot Games
19 september 2016 · 1 uur 12 min
In Express 18, Tony and Jamie are joined by Chris Cantrell of Riot Games to discuss their first board game release, Mechs vs Minions.
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Episode 118: Mansions of Madness Second Edition, Arena of the Planeswalkers and The Impact of Artwork in Board Games
7 september 2016 · 2 uur 40 min
It's time for another action packed episode of The Secret Cabal! This time we dive head first into Mansions of Madness! Then we go back in time and discuss what we thinking about Magic The Gathering Arena of the Planeswalkers one year later. Then the gang talks about artwork and artists in the board game industry and how it impacts a game. Lees meer
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Episode 117: Cry Havoc, Forbidden Stars, Gen Con 2016 Recap and The Secret Cabal's Gamer Dictionary: Streamlined
24 augustus 2016 · 3 uur 5 min
Wow, Gen Con was exhausting but we're back in the swing of thing and it's time for a new episode. First we give a recap of our experiences at Gen Con 2016! Then we take a look at the hottest game from Gen Con, Cry Havoc. Then we look back at Forbidden Stars one year later. And finally, knowing that gang loves to define words, they decide to talk about to commonly used word "streamlined". Lees meer
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Express 17: Designing Your Game Night User Experience
18 augustus 2016 · 59 min
Jamie and Tony are both web designers and deal with creating a good user experience every day and in Express 17, they talk about creating a good user experience for your game night attendees.
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Episode 116: Scythe, Arcadia Quest and a Short Topic Extravaganza
3 augustus 2016 · 2 uur 24 min
Oooooh Yeeeeeah! We're on the way to Gen Con and we're jumping out of our pants and at full froth! But there's still a show to do so in episode 116 the founders give a full review of Scythe from Stonemaier Games. Then they take a look back at Arcadia Quest one year late. Tony T hooks us all up with the best gaming news in the business. And finally, the founder throw some short topics at you including replaying games, our favorite sci-fi and more. Lees meer
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The Dice Tower 467: 2016 Gen Con Preview Special Part 2 featuring Tony Topper and Jamie Keagy
26 juli 2016 · 1 uur 30 min
We're in the middle of convention season and in only a week we're off to the granddaddy of all gaming conventions, Gen Con! Gen Con is a gigantic spectacular of board games, card games, role playing games and lots and lots of food and beer. And our yearly tradition is to team up with the Dice Tower podcast to give you the Gen Con Preview special. In part 1 we take questions from the listeners about Gen Con and we run down a list of all the great game releasing this year. Then don't forget to check out Part 2 where Tony and I visit Tom and Eric in their studio to talk non-gaming events and the top 10 games we're excited about! Lees meer
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Express 16: 2016 Gen Con Preview Special Part 1 featuring Tom Vasel and Eric Summerer
26 juli 2016 · 1 uur 15 min
We're in the middle of convention season and in only a week we're off to the granddaddy of all gaming conventions, Gen Con! Gen Con is a gigantic spectacular of board games, card games, role playing games and lots and lots of food and beer. And our yearly tradition is to team up with the Dice Tower podcast to give you the Gen Con Preview special. In part 1 we take questions from the listeners about Gen Con and we run down a list of all the great game releasing this year. Then don't forget to check out Part 2 where Tony and I visit Tom and Eric in their studio to talk non-gaming events and the top 10 games we're excited about! Lees meer
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Episode 115: Mare Nostrum Empires, Kan Ban Automotive Revolution and The Secret Cabal Playlist
20 juli 2016 · 2 uur 56 min
Hey Now Cabalists, It's time for another episode of gaming nonsense! Today we take a look at Mare Nostrum Empires from Academy Games and Look Back at Kan Ban Automotive Revolution. Then Tony T runs down the news from the past two weeks in the gaming industry while we chatter in the background. Then finally we bring back the Secret Cabal Playlist where we talk about all the games that are on our minds right now. Lees meer
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Express 15: Overwatch featuring Rodney Smith, Marty Connell and Matt Evans
13 juli 2016 · 1 uur
Today Jamie is joined by Rodney Smith from Watch It Played, Marty Connell from Rolling Dice and Taking Names and the newly bestowed Honorary Founder, Matt Evans from Board Game Replay to discuss something very different, a video game! And that video game is the extremely popular Overwatch from Blizzard Entertainment. Today's episode also includes special appearances by Joel Eddy of Drive Thru Reviews and Steve. Lees meer
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Episode 114: Warhammer Quest: Silver Tower, Alchemists, Origins 2016 Recap and A Short Topic Extravaganza
6 juli 2016 · 3 uur 9 min
Another Origins in the history books and a bunch of stories of nonsense to tell! Columbus Ohio and Origins Game fair is the Founder's home away from home and they cant wait to recap all the hijinks that ensued. After we throw a giant banter segment at you, we review the new game from Games Workshop, Warhammer Quest Silver Tower. Then the guys look back at Alchemists one year later. Tony T goes bananas with his news roundup. Then because Jamie was lazy and taking a vacation from podcast work, they provide another Short Topic Extravaganza. Lees meer
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Express 14: Ten Games of Building and Construction
1 juli 2016 · 53 min
Chris and Jamie love are always talking about building and construction in board games so they decide to present 10 games of building and construction!
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Episode 113: My Village, Specter Ops and a Short Topic Extravaganza
15 juni 2016 · 2 uur 42 min
HEY NOW! We're off to Origins and we can hardly contain our excitment but we still have a show to do so here it is! Today we take a look at and review My Village from Stronghold Games. Then we look back at a favorite of our group, Specter Ops. Tony T runs down all the news from around the gaming world wild the gang comments. Then finally we host yet another Short Topic Extravaganza. Lees meer
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Episode 112: Moongha Invaders, The Ancient World and The Joy of Combat and War
1 juni 2016 · 3 uur 9 min
In episode 112 the gang celebrates war, combat and aggression in gaming. First we do a full walkthrough and review of Martin Wallace's game Moongha Invaders (which is all about destroying the earth with giant monsters) and then they take a look back at The Ancient World (which is about raising armies to destroy giant titans terrorizing the world). Tony T does his best job representing war and aggression by delivering the news in a combative way. Then finally we discuss what we love about combat and war in gaming. Lees meer
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Express 13: Ten Games that Nail Their Theme
25 mei 2016 · 59 min
Chris and Jamie love theme and in episode 13 of The Secret Cabal Express they each list 5 games that they think do a great job integrating their theme.
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Episode 111: Railways of the World, Mythotopia and A Short Topic Extravaganza
4 mei 2016 · 3 uur
Chris and Jamie are back from their trip to Atlanta, Georgia for the Cool Mini or Not Expo and they have some great games to report on. Then the founders take a look at an old favorite from their collection, Railways of the World and look back at a second Martin Wallace game Mythotopia. Tony T relays all the important news updates from around the gaming community with the professionalism you've come to expect. And finally the gang hosts another short topic extravaganza discussing RPG balance, our genie wishes, why publishers aren't more open about their in-production games and more. Lees meer
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Episode 110: Star Wars Rebellion, Deus and Tony T's Guide to Pool Construction
4 mei 2016 · 3 uur 1 min
One of the most anticipated games in years is finally here and we're finally giving it the full review treatment, Star Wars Rebellion. Then the gang takes a look back at Deus one year after their initial review. Then the last half of the show is all Tony T starting with his news roundup while the peanut gallery comments then he teaches the cabalists about pool construction with a heavy focus on collectible card games and deck building. Lees meer
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Express 12: The 6 Gamer Motivations Profile
27 april 2016 · 59 min
It's express time again and today Tony and Jamie sit down behind the mics to discuss Quantic Foundry's "Gamer Motivation Profile". Although it's geared towards video games we figure out a way to relate it to tabletop gaming and what motivates us to game the way we game. Lees meer
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Episode 109: A Game of Thrones, Heroes of Normandie and A Short Topic Extravaganza
20 april 2016 · 3 uur 6 min
In celebration of the new season of A Game of Thrones, we have decided to finally review A Game of Thrones: The Board Game! Then we take a look back at a war of a different kind, this time World War II with Heroes of Normandie. Then Tony T hooks you up with the best in gaming news. And Finally the gang gives you another series of questions submitted by the listeners in our Short Topic Extravaganza. Lees meer
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Episode 108: Mombasa, Concordia and Euros, Ameritrash and Modern Hybrid Board Games
6 april 2016 · 3 uur 10 min
Euros! Euros! Euros! Today the Founders can't get enough of their euros! The gang first reviews the Alexander Pfister game, Mombasa. Then they look back at Mac Gerdts' Concordia one year later. After Tony goes bananas with a mega sized, GAMA Trade Show fueled news segment, the Founders discuss the classic definitions of both classic euro games, Amertrash games and the Modern Hybrid Board game - are the terms relevant in today's gaming scene? You'll find out the definitive answer in episode 108! Lees meer