Shelley and I tackle both ends of the gaming weight spectrum this week with a small-box, 2-player-only younger brother to a modern classic
Splendor Duel by Marc André and Bruno Cathala from Space Cowboys
then we dive into the deep end for the latest heavy title from a designer known for making out brains work
Woodcraft by Vladimir Suchy and Ross Arnold from Delicious Games
Thanks to our main sponsor this week - LeiriaCon! Taking place March 23-26 on the west coast of Portugal, this conventionhas been on Shelley and my bucket list and we're so glad we can attend this year. Join us!
Shelley and I tackle a couple of smaller-box, medium weight games that we loved. First we create groves of apple trees in
Applejack by Uwe Rosenberg from The Game Builders
then we head to the beach in Hawaii and claim the best spots with our multi-colored towels in
Maui by Frank Crittin, Gregoire Largey, and Sebastien Pauchon from Next Move Games
Thanks to our sponsor this week - LEIRIACON! Taking place form March 23 - 26, join us on the west coast of Portugal for four days of gaming goodness. Here's the link to the website for all of the information: https://www.spielportugal.org/leiriacon/leiriacon-2023
Shelley and I tackle two ends of the complexity spectrum in this week's episode, loving every minute of both experiences. On the less complicated, family-friendly end of the spectrum, we try out Everdell's little sibling
My Lil' Everdell by James A. and Clarissa A. Wilson
then we get much more complex, but in wonderful ways, as we make champagne in
Dom Pierre by Rola and Costa from R&R Games and Pile Up Games
This week Shelley and I become restauranteurs in Paris, competing for space for our tables on the square in
Dinner in Paris by The Trolls from Funnyfox (via Lautapelit.fl)
then we head to Greece to rebuild our own cities in
Akropolis by Jules Messaud from Gigamic
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Shelley and I take a trip up the peninsula to "The City By The Bay" for two different San Francisco titles:
Ticket to Ride San Francisco by Alan Moon from Days of Wonder
as well as
San Francisco by Reiner Knizia from Rebel Studio
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Shelley and I get some newer games to the table (I promise some Essen releases soon!):
First, we head to Australia and take
A Walk in the Park by David Harding from Grail Games
Then we head back in time to rebuild our cities in
Thera by Zach Hoekstra from Mr. B Games and L4 Studios
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Shelley and I wrap up our Meeplefest episodes and we drop right back in to our discussion of expansions and their effect on the games we play, then discuss some of those perennial facorites that Tom & Joe love getting back on the table.
Joining us are
Tom Lehmann - Race for the Galaxy, Roll for the Galaxy, Dice Realms, Res Arcana
and
Joe Huber - Caravan, Blue Skies, Ice Cream, Scream Machine, Burger Joint
Some of the other games mentioned throughout the podcast are
Shelley and I get the mics set up around the boardroom table once again, but this time it's a more intimate and deep discussion with just a couple other great people and designers:
Tom Lehmann: Dice Realms, Race for the Galaxy, Res Arcana, Fast Food Franchise, Throneworld
Joe Huber: Blue Skies, Caravan, Starship Merchants, Scream Machine, Ice Cream, Burger Joint
Continuing our discussion of games and design that began last week, this time design is more of the focus as the wine continues to flow. Guests include
Matt Leacock - Pandemic, Pandemic Legacy, Daybreak, Era: Medieval Age, Forbidden Island, Roll Through The Ages, Thunderbirds
Joe Huber - Blue Skies, Caravan, Scream Machine, Starship Merchants, Burger Joint
Simon Hunt - Pick & Pack, Take Stock
Scott Caputo - Whistle Stop, Whistle Mountain, Sorcerer City, The One Hundred Torii, Kachina, Voluspa
Kris Hunt
Greg Zamira
and others
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Meeplefest is BACK! After two years away, Shelley and I once again convene the roundtable discussion. In part 1 we discuss the effects of COVID on our gaming and begin a discussion of game design and publishing as well. Joining us on this episode and next week's are
Matt Leacock - Pandemic, Pandemic Legacy, Daybreak, Era: Medieval Age, Forbidden Island, Roll Through The Ages, Thunderbirds
Joe Huber - Blue Skies, Caravan, Scream Machine, Starship Merchants, Burger Joint
Simon Hunt - Pick & Pack, Take Stock
Scott Caputo - Whistle Stop, Whistle Mountain, Sorcerer City, The One Hundred Torii, Kachina, Voluspa
Kris Hunt
Greg Zamira
and others
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Shelley and I have a great time with two more Japanese titles, one of which is more readily available than the other, though both are worthy new titles that we need to get on our own shelves...in fact, many thanks to a BGG user who was willing to trade for his copy of Pastiche!
Exhaust by Hisashi Hayashi from OKAZU Brand
and
Pastiche: Birth of a Masterpiece by Rikkati from Twins Lion Do
You can support the podcast by going to www.patreon.com/garrettsgames or purchasing one of our many offerings on our always updating Games For Sale list. Just buy a game or two, pay the shipping, and it will wind up on your doorstep!
Remember that you can support the podcast by making a small donation at www.patreon.com/garrettsgames or by buying one (or some) of the games on our Games For Sale list. Pay the shipping and it can arrive on your doorstep.
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