Garrett's Games 27 - Ward Batty
Ward Batty of Atlanta Game Fest joins me on the microphones all the way back in 2006.
Ward Batty of Atlanta Game Fest joins me on the microphones all the way back in 2006.
Trying something new back in 2006, I put together a Boardgame Roundtable (kind of a precursor to the Meeplefest episodes, but without the wine) and we spent some time talking about a bunch of interesting games/gamer related topics.
Shelley and I get a chance to talk about a favorite (Kings Progress) as well as a couple of Haba titles that we played back in 2006 at Gulf Games.
Kings Progress
Viva Topo!
Summ Herum
Another episode back on the feed, and this one's all about games and gaming history with Peter Karpas.
Shelley and I discuss the beautiful Abyss (is it a good game too?) and Grog Island, a lighter game from eggertspiele (especially given their recent output of games such as Yedo, Rococo, etc.).
Games Discussed:
Abyss by Bruno Cathala and Charles Chevallier (artwork by Xavier Collette) from Bombyx and Asmodee
Grog Island by Michael Rieneck from eggertspiele and Pegasus Spiele
Enjoy listening!
Kevin Gonzales and Jay Bloodworth Join Shelley and me from Oasis of Fun in Atlanta.
From from Oasis of Fun 2006 in Atlanta, GA
Shelley and I have some fun playing games and enjoying Atlanta, GA in 2006
Droles de Zebres and Aton discussed.
Ric and Shelley join me on the mics for a discussion of such games as California, Jericho, Nacht der Magier, then we talk about local conventions as well.
Shelley and I tackle the re-development of 51st State and another farming game from Uwe Rosenberg this week.
Imperial Settlers by Ignacy Trzewiczek and from Portal Games reimplements his previous title 51st State and requires players to manage unique, player-specific decks over 5 rounds of play.
Fields of Arle by Uwe Rosenberg and from Z-Man uses some similar Agricola/Caverna mechanisms in a game for only 1-2 players that lasts 9 rounds. Choose your various actions wisely!
Enjoy!
Shelley joins me on the mics once again for a wrap up of Kublacon 2006. We discuss the Settlers tournament, the Knizia-thon, and a couple older Asmodee games we got to play.
Talking Kublacon and BGG all the way back in 2006
I final solo show for awhile - #2 recording of episode 16 - with new equipment and a discussion of Kublacon.
After a quick reflection on further playings of the two Essen-titled games, Shelley and I talk about a little card game, as well as a recent Kickstarted game, both of which were Essen releases.
Sonne und Mond or Sky Tango
and
Orleans
Quick talk about dexterity games - new stuff and classics that remain in the collection.
Heading back to the time machine for a look back at BGG from 9 years ago. Aldie joins us on the mics for a discussion of games and The Gathering.
Join us for a look back at The Gathering 2006!
Shelley and I trek around the US, then head to ancient China to unify the provinces. I Kickstarted Trekking the National Parks, and I'm glad to have this on the shelf for the nephews and non-gamers. ZhanGuo is a LOT heavier, but clear once you get your mind wrapped around it.
Trekking the National Parks by Charlie Bink (go to www.trektheparks.com)
and
ZhanGuo by Marco Canetta and Stefania Niccolini from What's Your Game
Quick walk around of The Gathering 2006 back up on the feed. This is probably my shortest episode ever, but it's nice to get the voices on the feed again.