"One day I was sitting in a gazebo, and there was a plaque on the gazebo and it said, 'This gazebo was built by the town in 1863.' That is in the middle of the Civil War. And the whole town built a gazebo. What was that town meeting like? 'All right, everyone, first order of business, we have all the telegrams from Gettysburg with the war dead. Let’s see here. Okay, everyone’s husband and brother and… everyone died. Okay. Josiah, you had something?' 'Yes, I do. How’d you like to be indoors and out of doors all at once? Ever walk into the park with your betrothed and it starts to rain, but you still want to hold hands? Well, may I introduce you to, and my condolences again to everyone, the gazebo!'"

-John Mulaney, "Kid Gorgeous at Studio City"

Games Played Last Week:

01:29 -Coyote (Spartaco Albertarelli, New Games Order, 2015)

04:07 -Tapple Mini (NPD Toys, The Op Games, 2025)

07:17 -Die fiesen 7 (Jacques Zeimet, Drei Hasen in der Abendsonne, 2015)

09:41 -Manila (Franz-Benno Delonge, Zoch Verlag, 2005)

14:17 -G.I. JOE Deck-Building Game (T.C. Petty III, Renegade Game Studios, 2021)

16:56 -The Gang (John Cooper and Kory Heath, KOSMOS, 2024)

20:29 -Trickadee (Rob Newton, Coin Flip Games, 2025)

24:26 -Spicy (Győri Zoltán Gábor, HeidelBÄR Games, 2020)

28:13 -Good Puppers, Too! (Chris Cieslik, Asmadi Games, 2025)

33:40 -Cross Bronx Expressway (Non-Breaking Space, GMT Games, 2025)

News (and why it doesn't matter):

46:47 Dire Wolf and Tabletop Playground

48:01 New games from Badgers from Mars! Regicide Inferno, Regicide Crown Duels, and Viking Rush

49:07 Show news: guest hosts in early 2026

50:27 Feature Game: Gazebo (Reiner Knizia, Bitewing Games, 2025)

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"I thought the Rococo was the name of the ship in Aliens."

"No, that's Sulaco. Rococo is the statute targeting organized crime."

"No, that's RICO. Rococo is the hot beverage made with chocolate."

"No, that's cocoa. Rococo is what you put on walls to give them texture."

"No, that's stucco. Rococo is a kind of shortened note in music."

"No, that's staccato..."

1:10 AYURIS: Fateforge: Chronicles of Kaan (Gordon Calleja, Mighty Boards, 2024)

Games Played Last Week:

4:38 -Regicide (Paul Abrahams, Luke Badger, & Andy Richdale, Badgers from Mars, 2020)

5:54 -The Crew: Mission Deep Sea (Thomas Sing, KOSMOS, 2021)

8:54 -Men-Nefer (Germán P. Millán, Ludonova, 2024)

12:49 -Philharmonix (Faris Suhaimi, Archona Games, 2025)

20:20 -Galactic Cruise (T.K. King, Dennis Northcott, and Koltin Thompson, Kinson Key Games, 2025)

26:51 -Kinfire Council (Kevin Wilson, Incredible Dream Studios, 2025)

36:08 -La Pâtisserie Rococo (Stefan Malz & Louis Malz, Eagle-Gryphon Games, 2025)

News (and why it doesn't matter):

43:32 Leviathan Wilds: Shattered Peak expansion in 2026

43:56 Take no longer to be published by Leder Games

44:37 Queen of Spies by Liz Davidson and David Thompson

45:29 Topic: Racing Games

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00:01:40 Happy Anniversary
00:06:30 Miniature Market Contest
00:11:15 AI makes RDTN better
00:12:30 Passing of a Legend
00:16:30 Toy Hall of Fame Revisit
00:17:45 Family Games
00:27:30 Taste Buds
00:32:45 Miniature Market
00:33:45 Operation Barclay
00:40:00 Sanctuary
00:58:30 Portal Games
00:59:30 Scope Panzer
01:05:00 Neko Syndicate
01:09:30 Outro

This year marks our 13th anniversary in the world of play, as board games continue to cement their place in our lives. Anniversaries often invite reflection, and it’s remarkable to see how games that once felt like simple pastimes have evolved into celebrated traditions like gaming with friends, family members asking “So, what are we playing?”, or a gateway to conversation with people you meet. These moments remind us that board games are more than cardboard and dice—they’re shared memories that endure across generations.

Board games themselves have become a bridge between nostalgia and innovation, and their recognition in the National Toy Hall of Fame underscores their cultural significance. Titles like Monopoly, Scrabble, and Clue have already earned their place among the Hall’s inductees, standing alongside toys like the Rubik’s Cube and LEGO. It’s a reminder that the Hall isn’t just about toys—it’s about honoring the timeless rituals of play.

Thanks to all that continue to listen to us, we really appreciate it.

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Paula hosts a 1v1v1 pre-Christmas episode and she doesn't regret a thing...

This Game is Broken is a comedy board game panel show with Matthew Jude, Dave Luza, Paula Deming, Nick Murphy and Mike Murphy. We play a lot of nonsense games full of role playing and trivia as well as other fun stuff which can be found at the links below.

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You gotta read the fine print, always. Anyone dealing with a supernatural entity--whether a djinn or deity, gremlin or god--has to be conscious of the exceptions. It's simple enough--if the wizard handing you a fantastical creature tells you not to feed it, you just don't feed it. Similarly, if someone promises not to kill you *in a certain way*, MacBeth can tell you that's more of a threat than a guarantee.

Games Played Last Week:

01:18 -Autobahn (Fabio Lopiano and Nestore Mangone, Alley Cat Games, 2022)

05:55 -Sidereal Confluence: Bifurcation (TauCeti Deichmann, WizKids, 2022)

12:46 -Origin Story (Jamey Stegmaier & Pete Wissinger, Stonemaier Games, 2025)

15:12 -Bargain Hunter (Uwe Rosenberg, Valley Games, 1998)

17:11 -KINGs: TRICKTAKERs (Hiroken, Joyple Games, 2023)

18:39 -Inkling (John Keyworth, Osprey Games, 2011)

20:47 -In the Shadows: Resistance in France 1943-1944 (Daniel Bullock & Joe Schmidt, GMT Games, 2025)

26:13 -Riftbound (Uncredited, Riot Games, 2025)

32:46 -Regicide Legacy (Paul Abrahams, Luke Badger, and Andy Richdale, Badgers from Mars, 2025)

34:33 -Lancaster: Big Box (Matthias Cramer & Wolfgang Panning, Queen Games, 2015)

News (and why it doesn't matter):

39:44 Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Game by Cryptozoic

42:30 Reiner Knizia's Rheinlander reprint by 25th Century Games

44:33 Feature Game: Covenant (Germán P. Millán, Devir, 2025)

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We got into the tabletop hobby through TCGs (trading card games). For ten years we invested and played many card games. But when the TCG bubble popped, we got out.

However, in the past 5 years, there has a resurgence in TCGs with an influx of new cards games.

To discuss they reasons of why this happening and where will it end up, we have two special guests. Dan Green of Main Deck Games and the owner of To The Table Game Store, Mike Benson.

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00:01:40 Intro
00:05:30 Cost how much?!
00:10:15 SWU Local Tourny
00:15:15 Codenames Live
00:16:45 Taste Buds
00:20:45 Miniature Market
00:22:40 Ayar: Children of the Sun
00:53:15 Temple Code
00:58:45 Portal Games
00:59:45 Bretwalda
01:15:30 Baseball Card GM
01:23:00 Guild Wars Reforged

Balancing everyday responsibilities with hobbies can be tricky, especially when medical appointments come into play. Dermatology visits, for example, often feel like interruptions in a busy schedule, but they’re essential for maintaining long-term health. Whether it’s a routine skin check or addressing a specific concern, these visits provide peace of mind and ensure that small issues don’t become larger ones. But sometimes, as you will hear, we often are confused by the charges we receive during our visits. Don’t get us wrong, these things are needed, but it is surprising just how things are billed.

Recently, we played Ayar, a game that has some very enjoyable mechanics, some challenging choices to make, and straight forward gameplay. Then there is Temple Code which scratches a different itch, with its puzzle-like challenges and mind-numbing play that feels almost like deciphering ancient mysteries with friends.

Then there’s Bretwalda, a sweeping strategy game set in early medieval Britain. Its blend of area control and historical flavor makes every session feel like a grand contest of wits and could create lively discussions long after the board is packed away.

APBA Baseball and Baseball Card GM both capture the thrill of America’s pastime, but they do so in very different ways. APBA Baseball, which grew up playing, is a classic tabletop simulation that has been around for decades, using dice and player cards to recreate the strategy and drama of real games. Where APBA leans into simulation and tradition, Baseball Card GM emphasizes creativity and collection, turning the act of managing a team into a dynamic, customizable experience using real baseball cards. Together, they highlight two different but equally engaging ways to enjoy baseball beyond the ballpark.

Thanks for listening and next episode will highlight another year of RDTN

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Yes, it’s Tapple! The toy sensation that’s sweeping the nation! Only $14.95 at participating stores! Get one today!

Warning: Pregnant women, the elderly, and children under 10 should avoid prolonged exposure to Tapple.

Caution: Tapple may suddenly accelerate to dangerous speeds.

Tapple contains a liquid core, which, if exposed due to rupture, should not be touched, inhaled, or looked at.

If Tapple begins to smoke, get away immediately. Seek shelter and cover head.

Ingredients of Tapple include an unknown glowing green substance which fell to Earth, presumably from outer space.

Do not taunt Tapple.

-Saturday Night Live

0216 AYURIS: Leviathan Wilds (Justin Kemppainen, Moon Crab Games, 2024)

Games Played Last Week:

04:01 -Tapple Mini (NPD Toys, The Op Games, 2025)

07:53 -Faiyum (Friedemann Friese, 2F-Spiele, 2020)

13:30 -Ayar: Children of the Sun (Mandela Fernandez-Grandon & Fabio Lopiano, Osprey Games, 2025)

16:10 -Wriggle Roulette (Bruno Faidutti & Jun Sasaki, Oink Games, 2025)

19:52 -Pick 'n Packers (Kaoru Arishima, Oink Games, 2025)

23:07 -Galactic Renaissance: 5th Player (Christian Martinez, Matagot, 2024)

27:49 -The Crew: Mission Deep Sea (Thomas Sing, KOSMOS, 2021)

29:27 -No Loose Ends (Taiki Shinzawa, GameHead, 2025)

30:11 -Shackleton Base: A Journey to the Moon (Fabio Lopiano & Nestore Mangone, Sorry We Are French, 2024)

News (and why it doesn't matter):

33:45 Earth Reborn return news: West Coast expansion with Play to Z

36:19 Topic: Omnibus Questions Epsilon Bet

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Mike is in the host seat this week and he's all befuddled...

This Game is Broken is a comedy board game panel show with Matthew Jude, Dave Luza, Paula Deming, Nick Murphy and Mike Murphy. We play a lot of nonsense games full of role playing and trivia as well as other fun stuff which can be found at the links below.

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Before Dr. Reiner Knizia invented areas, everyone and everything was simultaneously co-located and yet distant all at the same time. It was primordial chaos. Movement was effectively impossible, as Xeno demonstrated; then Knizia did don his Bow-Tie of Delineation of Time and Space and constrained and liberated us all at once with his invention of areas.

Games Played Last Week:

00:53 -Dungeons & Dragons: Builders of Baldur's Gate (Matthew Dunstan, WizKids, 2025)

11:40 -Keyflower (Sebastien Bleasdale & Richard Breese, R&D Games, 2012)

15:36 -I'm Out (Masato Uesugi, CMYK, 2025)

20:01 -No Thanks! (Thorsten Gimmler, CMYK, 2025)

25:18 -My Very First Games: Let's Be Veterinarians (Kristin Mückel, HABA, 2024)

27:30 -The Quest for El Dorado: The Golden Temples (Reiner Knizia, Ravensburger, 2019)

31:55 -Peloponnes (Bernd Eisenstein, Irongames, 2009)

News (and why it doesn't matter):

37:48 Renegade reprint of Lords of Waterdeep (with expansion)

39:29 Renegade G.I. Joe Heroscape

43:06 Render unto us your questions! Ask us anything for Omnibus Questions

43:26 Feature Game: The Hobbit: There and Back Again (Reiner Knizia, Office Dog, 2025)

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While Mark is perhaps disappointed at the typical tragic dearth of questions related to Macross and Terry Bogard, and Walker secretly yearns to be granted naming rights to a listener's offspring (protip: don't let him), SVWAG answers all* of your questions!

*by which we mean some.

01:21 AYURIS: Cascadero (Reiner Knizia, Bitewing Games, 2024)

Games Played Last Week:

03:09 -Cerebria: The Inside World (Richard Amann, Viktor Peter, István Pócsi, Frigyes Schőberl, Nick Shaw, & Dávid Turczi, Mindclash Games, 2018)

09:41 -Captain's Gambit: Kings of Infinite Space (AC Atienza, Alvin Lee, and Mitchell Loewen, Cloudfall Interactive Studios, 2020)

14:27 -Iliad (Reiner Knizia, Bitewing Games, 2025)

19:37 -Floral (James Newman, Edition Spielwiese, 2024)

21:59 -Yomi 2: Road to Morningstar (David Sirlin, Sirlin Games, 2025)

28:58 -Tribune (Karl-Heinz Schmiel, Spielworxx, 2021)

31:46 -Windmill Valley: Blooming Sails (Dani Garcia, Board&Dice, 2025)

35:39 -Ada's Dream (Toni López, Ally Cat Games, 2025)

40:02 -D.E.I.: Divide et Impera (Tommaso Battista, Ludus Magnus Studio, 2022)

42:45 -Molly House (Jo Kelly & Cole Wehrle, Wehrlegig Games, 2025)

News (and why it doesn't matter):

50:59 How much The Gang is too much The Gang? 7-10 player expansion

52:27 The Judge in Circuit by Francis Tresham

53:48 Topic: Omnibus Questions Epsilon Aleph

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00:01:30 Intro
00:04:00 Home Repair Hints
00:09:00 Arkham Horror LCG Spoiler
00:13:30 Star Wars Store Event
00:15:00 Finding Mr. Christmas
00:17:00 Secret Squirrel
00:19:30 Just a Deck of Cards
00:22:30 The Grinch Flip 7
00:23:30 Taste Buds
00:31:30 Enthrone
00:39:00 Portal Games
00:40:00 Beasts
00:47:30 Covenant
01:10:30 Dungeons & Dragons: Edge of the Realms
01:15:00 Miniature Market
01:16:30 The Isle of Cats Duel
01:22:00 Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles

We’ve got a fresh lineup of reviews in this episode, plus a few handy home repair tips sprinkled in. While board games are our bread and butter, we love showing off our other skills too—because this podcast is about more than meeples and dice.

First up is Covenant, a new strategic euro game from Devir. The premise is straightforward: rebuild the dwarves’ ancestral mountain of Karrak-sur-Kazar. The mechanics are easy to grasp, but the real joy comes from chaining together clever combos that feel deeply satisfying when they click.

Beasts shifts gears into cooperative card play. Here, players manipulate a shared three-digit number by playing suits, each move pushing the total higher. The tension spikes when Beast cards appear, blocking suits and forcing quick adaptation. With communication restricted, every rising number adds to the suspense and challenge.

Then there’s Enthrone, a two-player abstract deduction game brimming with intrigue. Each player secretly commands one of eight fantasy pawns—King, Priestess, Knight, Assassin, and more—while trying to uncover their opponent’s identity. Victory can come through elimination, political maneuvering, or seizing the throne. At 20–30 minutes, it’s a sharp contest of hidden roles and bold strategies.

Finally, Dungeons & Dragons: Edge of the Realms takes us to Faerûn, where players explore magical terrain and landmarks through tile-laying. Everyone plays simultaneously, keeping the pace lively and accessible, though interaction between players remains light. It’s a breezy way to capture the spirit of D&D exploration in board game form.

Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to drop by our Discord server to share your thoughts on these games—or just to hang out with the community.

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Nick is in the chair this week as he has spouts haikus, ponders tag-lines and has the gang reinvent some games.

This Game is Broken is a comedy board game panel show with Matthew Jude, Dave Luza, Paula Deming, Nick Murphy and Mike Murphy. We play a lot of nonsense games full of role playing and trivia as well as other fun stuff which can be found at the links below.

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In our effort to answer all of your Omnibus Questions, sadly we cannot enlist the assistance of notable Canadian Keanu Reeves. In an interview with Stephen Colbert--as a joke after Keanu said something profound--he was asked, "What do you think happens when we die, Keanu Reeves?" After a pause, and the audience's laughter, Keanu said, "I know that that the ones who love us will miss us."

I SAY DAYUM, KEANU

Games Played Last Week:

01:07 -Dogs of War Second Edition (Paolo Mori, Play to Z, 2026)

11:30 -Ostia (Totsuca Chuo, uchibacoya, 2022)

21:14 -SCOUT (Kei Kajino, Oink Games, 2019)

23:12 -Valheim: The Board Game (Ole Steiness, MOOD Publishing, 2025)

30:18 -Lunar Skyline (Charlie McCarron, Dead Alive Games, 2025)

38:57 -Thebai (Dávid Turczi, Bioard&Dice, 2025)

45:58 -Wilmot's Warehouse (Ricky Haggett, Richard Hogg, and David King, CMYK, 2024)

49:04 -Fairy Tale (Satoshi Nakamura, What's Your Game?, 2008)

News (and why it doesn't matter):

53:37 Render unto us your questions! Ask us anything for Omnibus Questions

54:10 Tigris & Euphrates to be reprinted by 25th Century games, art by Ian O'Toole

55:57 Mage Knight: Apocalypse Dragon expansion; cards will not match, changed font

1:00:08 Will Riftbound be generally available?

1:00:57 Please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/svwag

1:01:51 Feature Game: Wonderland's War (Tim Eisner, Ben Eisner, and Ian Moss, Druid City Games, 2022)

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We deliver this episode despite the officially mandated period of public mourning due to Toronto's setbacks in basesball. In Canada, public mourning is characterized by donning black jean jackets and swapping our Tragically Hip for the more down-tempo Blue Rodeo, to say nothing of abstaining from boardgaming.

Please don't turn us in for violating federal law. We might get banned from Tim Horton's.

01:44 AYURIS: An Age Contrived (Chris Matthew, Bellows Intent, 2024)

Games Played Last Week:

04:56 -X-ODUS: Rise of the Corruption (Second Edition) (Francisco Velasco E., Szilágyi L. Gábor, Yann Hilaire, Romain Lesiuk, & Bernardo Rippe, Bored Game Ink, 2026)

14:29 -Voidfall (Nigel Buckle & Dávid Turczi, Mindclash Games, 2023)

20:42 -Raising Robots: Friends (Brett Sobol & Seth Van Orden, Nauvoo Games, 2025)

24:03 -1490 Doom (Barrett Stanley, Buer Games, 2025)

30:23 -Natera: New Beginning (Eric Fugere & Hugo Tremblay-Ledoux, Horizon Games, 2025)

34:35 -Deck EXPRESS: Southern Railway (J Simmons, Pigeonhole Games, 2022)

38:07 -No Thanks! (Thorsten Gimmler, CMYK, 2025)

44:08 -I'm Out (Masato Uesugi, CMYK, 2025)

47:42 -Floral (James Newman, Edition Spielwiese, 2024)

52:56 -INK (Kasper Lapp, Final Score Games, 2025)

News (and why it doesn't matter):

57:13 Render unto us your questions! Ask us anything for Omnibus Questions

58:08 Blue Orange Games' Got Five!

58:44 Topic: Listener Hot Takes

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00:01:30 Intro
00:04:30 BooBQ Event
00:07:00 Snake Charmers
00:15:00 Magical Athlete
00:22:45 Star Wars Tournament
00:28:30 Guests at BoooBQ
00:31:30 Taste Buds
00:36:30 Portal Games
00:38:00 Dirt & Dust
00:51:00 Railroad Tiles
00:57:00 Miniature Market
00:58:30 Hood
01:10:00 Umami
01:16:30 Outro

Another year and another BooBQ is in the books. It was a great time and we had the opportunity to play a bunch of group games, eat a ton of food, and test our Halloween knowledge through Wits and Wagers, what a classic. We even got the chance to do a local constructed deck Star Wars Unlimited tournament that sucked in a bunch of new players. So, in a way, we were like a bunch of vampires and brought them into the fold

Magical Athlete is a riotous racing game where fantasy characters with wildly asymmetric powers compete in unpredictable sprints. It’s light, fast, dice rolling game that will have hilarious moments throughout the game—perfect for groups who love a bit of chaos. Dirt & Dust, by contrast, is a deck builder that leans into the solitaire play with players trying to solve their own challenges while not really being impacted by others. Then there’s Railroad Tiles, a spatial puzzle that rewards clever planning and route optimization. It’s a satisfying blend of tactical tile placement and long-term strategy, ideal for fans of games like Carcassonne or Metro.

Finally, Umami brings a unique twist to the table: a culinary-themed game that’s all about balancing flavors and crafting harmonious dishes. With elegant mechanics and a soothing aesthetic, it’s a game that feels like a warm bowl of ramen on a rainy day. Together, these four titles form a kind of tasting menu for board gamers—each one distinct, memorable, and worth savoring. Whether you’re in the mood for laughter, clever puzzles, or thematic immersion, this quartet offers a delicious spread of experiences. Just like the buffet table at BooBQ.

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"'Frederick Chopin was a Polish composer in the Romantic style who wrote primarily for the piano.'

I guess this is sort of interesting, as most facts are. But history has shown us that *facts are not what most humans believe.* They are not that which motivates most men and women to love to or to crime.

Now COMPARE this statement:

'Frederick Chopin was a Polish composer in the Romantic style who was obsessed with ladybugs, often letting dozens of them gallop over his neck, arms, and long, tapering fingers while playing the piano.'

Obviously the lie is so much more compelling. It also explains how Chopin finally got rid of his aphid problem."

-John Hodgman, "The Areas of My Expertise"

Games Played Last Week:

01:28 -Phoenix New Horizon (Jorge J. Barroso, Devir, 2024)

11:35 -Sweet Lands (Totsuca Chuo, uchibacoya, 2025)

23:42 -Voidfall (Nigel Buckle & Dávid Turczi, Mindclash Games, 2023)

29:35 -KINGs: TRICKTAKERs (Hiroken, Joyple Games, 2023)

32:58 -Yokai Septet (Muneyuki Yokouchi, Ninja Star Games, 2018)

36:56 -Origin Story (Jamey Stegmaier & Pete Wissinger, Stonemaier Games, 2025)

45:03 -Keep the Heroes Out!: Boss Battles (Luís Brueh, Brueh Games, 2024)

48:26 -Things in Rings (Peter C. Hayward, Allplay, 2024)

News (and why it doesn't matter):

54:26 Burned available on Gamecrafter's Crowdsale

54:49 Legacy of Mars' audacious release plan: 4 plays in base game

56:17 Did you observe Arkhipov Day on Oct. 27th? Celebrate Vasili Arkhipov and his having saved the human race!

56:56 Feature Game: Luthier (Dave Beck & Abe Burson, Paverson Games, 2025)

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Marty and Vanessa love the Arkham Horror universe. They play boardgames, card games and read the Arkham Horror novels from Aconyte Books.

In this bonus episode, they get the chance to interview one of their favorite authors, Rosemary Jones. She discusses how she got into writing Arkham Horror novels, the process and talks about her latest book, The Arcane Gamble of Harvey Walters.

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As ever, we do not acknowledge one of the most pernicious false dichotomies in the rulebook space; whether rules should be strictly permissive (you can only do what the rules say you can) or strictly restrictive (you can do anything unless the rules say otherwise). I have never seen a rulebook forbid me from choking an opponent, nor have I see a rulebook give me permission to breathe. I will thus reject both models as being rather too simplistic.

01:28 AYURIS: Galactic Renaissance (Christian Martinez, Matagot, 2024)

Games Played Last Week:

05:09 -The Guest (Arkaitz Caride, Devir, 2025)

10:48 -Cosmic Encounter (Bill Eberle, Jack Kittredge, Bill Norton, Peter Olotka, and Kevin Wilson, Fantasy Flight, 2008)

16:04 -Firefighters on Duty (Konstantinos Kokkinis & Sotirios Tsantilas, Artipia Games, 2025)

22:10 -Deck of Spies (James Newman, Web published, 2021)

24:43 -Fishing (Friedemann Friese, 2F-Spiele, 2024)

29:27 -KINGs: TRICKTAKERs (Hiroken, Joyple Games, 2023)

36:11 -Gaslands: Refuelled (Mike Hutchinson, Osprey Publishing, 2019)

40:08 -Cockroach Poker (Jacques Zeimet, Drei Magier Spiele, 2004)

News (and why it doesn't matter):

43:45 Burned available on Gamecrafter's Crowdsale

44:42 Claustrophobia 3rd edition, 1692, by Devir

46:33 Mystic Curling by Asmadi Games on Kickstarter

46:50 Amigo US is no more; No Thanks joining CMYK's Magenta line along with I'm Out

47:46 Voidfall expansion: Resurgence

48:27 Sidereal Confluence expansion: Proliferation

49:11 Winnie the Pooh: Serious Detective

49:39 Arkhipov Day: Oct. 27th. Celebrate Vasili Arkhipov and his having saved the human race!

50:29 Topic: Rulebooks

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