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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