00:00:00 Intro
00:03:38 Warhammer: Age of Sigmar 4th Edition
00:08:30 Iron Kingdom Sold
00:11:33 Mojo
00:17:25 Taste Buds
00:23:45 Gametoppers LLC
00:25:32 Yokohama
00:40:25 AI Space Puzzle
00:48:00 Portal Games
00:49:15 Has the Golden Age passed
01:01:32 Nekojima
01:06:45 Miniature Market
01:08:03 Video Game Talk

What is the Golden Age of board gaming and has it passed? We give it some thought in this episode. One of us did a deep dive, while the other thought about it while setting up the microphone. Either way, it is defined differently for each of us. But we board gamers are drawn to rules, and so titles will rise in popularity and fall, just like we discussed in one of our reviews. Eventually, things get overused which leads to a shift and themes cycle. But fear not—new games emerge, striking a delicate balance, and the golden age continues.

In summary, the golden age isn’t a fixed point—it’s a dynamic journey fueled by creativity, passion, and the love of rolling dice and taking names.

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00:00:00 Intro
00:05:08 Movie Talk
00:09:12 Squirrel Moment
00:10:55 Define rolling
00:15:52 Taste Buds
00:21:37 Gametoppers LLC
00:22:43 Rallyman Dirt
00:38:35 Miniature Market
00:39:25 Sandbag
00:46:09 Charioteer
00:59:22 Agueda
01:05:36 Heat: Heavy Rain
01:14:07 Portal Games
01:15:06 Final Racing Thoughts

Racing board games ignite the thrill of the track, where strategy meets speed. And being from NASCAR country, we enjoy our racing games. In this episode we explore three different styles of racing games: Charioteer, Rallyman Dirt, and Heat-Heavy Rain

1. Charioteer:
   • Race into the winner’s circle with this set collection style racing game.
   • Play your cards to either sprint ahead, damage your opponents or navigate the turn of the forum.
   • Strategic card play will definitely factor in on who will win this game.
2. Rallyman: Dirt:
   • Rev your engines by rolling dice and completing the track in the best time.
   • Push your luck as you navigate treacherous turns to outpace your opponents.
   • Modular tracks, dice-driven movement, and strategic decisions are key aspects of this game.
3. Heat Heavy Rain:
   • Are you ready for two new tracks for Heat, then pick up this expansion.
   • New elements on the track will test your hand management skills as you race into the corners.
   • Draft, strategize, and sprint to the finish line while dealing with your opponents in this expansion for Heat: Pedal to the Metal

Sandbag is an anti-trick taking card game where you look to manipulate trump but in doing so help out the other players. Agueda is a collection game where you are trying to meet three scoring objectives set forth at the beginning of the game. While playing, the family compared it to Azul, but with a little less stress and hate drafting.

Thanks for listening and those back from Origins, hope you had a wonderful time.

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00:00:00 Intro
00:04:21 Strike Tournament Updated
00:07:31 Move Story Update
00:08:45 Southern Fried Gaming Expo
00:13:22 Tokaido Duo
00:16:31 Taste Buds
00:26:37 Miniature Market
00:28:05 Skyrise
00:47:30 Portal Games
00:49:48 Squirrels: The Card Game
00:55:30 Donut Shop
01:10:25 Gametoppers LLC
01:13:09 Granblue Fantasy
01:27:32 E-Win Chair
01:29:39 Outro

Board games—those magical realms where cardboard, dice, and imagination collide. Whether you’re plotting world domination or unraveling mysteries, these tabletop adventures unite friends, families, and foes. And in this release, we hear Marty’s family tell you why that is true with their reviews of Donut Shop and Granblue Fantasy Skirmish Game.

But we also hear about a card game that fits right at home with RDTN called Squirrels: The Card Game. This Uno style game with a solid competitive flare will get the whole family involved as you see who can get rid of their nuts first.

Finally, Marty tells me about what a miss and sounds like I missed a great game night with Skyrise. Roxley has had some solid games lately and this just adds to the collection. Hope I will get to see it on the table soon.

Thanks for listening

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00:00:00 Intro
00:01:00 Marty’s Move
00:13:15 Easter Egg in Ep 322
00:14:16 Cheerwine Festival
00:17:00 Strike Tournament Info
00:24:40 My City Roll & Draw
00:27:30 Episode Title Stats
00:32:10 Portal Games
00:33:55 Sunrise Lane
00:40:50 Path of Civilization
01:02:20 Compile
01:07:45 Gametoppers
01:10:25 Mind Map
01:18:05 Miniature Market
01:20:02 Outro (Baseball & SWU)

It’s time for the big Gen Con Strike Tournament ticket sale! You can hear all the details in the episode.

Marty struggles to get through the episode as he tries to recovery from helping his son move. But he manages to find the energy to get through reviews of four games including one of our favorite style of games, a civ style game.

If you haven’t joined yet, we’d love to have you on our Discord Server. Very laid back, lots of fun and no drama!

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00:00:31 Intro
00:03:00 Tangram City
00:10:51 Lunar Rush
00:23:32 Game Toppers LLC
00:26:00 Unmatched: Slings & Arrows
00:34:30 Vampire Village
00:46:16 Pass Pass
00:51:44 Miniature Market
00:52:57 Vijayanagara
01:05:27 Tetrarchia
01:11:36 Portal
01:12:39 Star Wars Unlimited Update

If spatial relations are not your thing, you’re not alone. I have always had trouble seeing what shape an unfolded piece of paper would make. But I also know that I can pack a car with luggage or don’t have navigational challenges. So, games like Tangram City are good ways for me to practice the challenges that I have with spatial relations.

We also played several games that were quick hitters and enjoyable. Vampire Village has the elements in a game that we like with card passing and then card assignment. Having Unmatched bring in some classic literature was fun and makes us reflect to our high school days as we reminder Shakespeare or what little remember from the plays.

Then the new GMT title Vijayanagar was so nice. In my opinion, a COIN style game that seemed to move at a great pace and still kept the elements that make COIN so popular.

Thanks for listening and appreciate all the support.

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00:00:34 Intro
00:06:35 Stress Test
00:08:55 College Exams
00:14:05 Pick a Pen: Gardens
00:21:51 Espana 1936
00:29:47 BGG Ratings
00:33:00 Taste Buds
00:36:30 Miniature Market
00:37:56 Sand
00:50:10 Finding Atlantis
00:56:00 Portal Games
00:57:01 Dabba Walla
01:08:55 Gametoppers LLC
01:09:43 Outro

Welcome back from our captivating interlude, “Screening, Streaming, and Steaming”! Now, let’s dive into our regular musings on the freshest board games. Brace yourselves as we explore two intriguing Devir titles—because, let’s face it, Devir rarely disappoints. But hold your dice! We’ll dissect not just the production quality but also the heart of gameplay.

And then there’s Queen Games, marching in with a new lineup tailored for family play. Picture lighter fare, like a sun-kissed afternoon picnic. But here’s my confession: Spatial relations? Not exactly my forte. So, fellow gamers, bear with us as we navigate these games together! 

Thanks for listening and supporting the show

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Intro The Fall Guy IF Furiosa Garfield Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Bad Boys: Ride or Die Inside Out 2 A Quiet Place: Day One Despicable Me 4 […]

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Intro Tony’s Trip to Spain Quoridor Pac-Man Ancient Knowledge Back to Spain Game Toppers LLC Draftosaurus Iron, Blood, Snow & Mud Portal Games Look at the Stars Miniature Market Time […]

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Intro Song Saga Strike Tournament Update Cruise for Tony to Avoid Star Wars Unlimited Update Portal Games Bacon Barcelona Miniature Market Color Field Courtisans Game Toppers LLC Balatro Outro You […]

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Intro Glory Days Vacation Report Star Wars Unlimited Taste Buds Miniature Market Printing Press 2015 Game of the Year Game Toppers LLC Xylotar Imperium Horizons Portal Games Alpujarras Outro Welcome […]

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Time Presenter Category Nominees Our Family Plays Games Best Family Game Blob PartySplitoMy Shelfie Dan King It’s in the Cards Inside JobTrickdrawBuilders High Tantrum House Best coop Unmatched Tales to […]

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Intro El Grande Correction I’m Not in Love is a Love Song Rule Teach PSA Altered TCG KS Game Toppers 7 Wonders Architects Medals Star Wars Unlimited Celebration Recap Stonespine […]

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Intro Tantrum Con Cabanga Skull King Wine Cellar Kutna Hora Tantrum Con Wrap Up King of Tokyo Think Like a Shrink Song Saga The Floor Portal Games Aqua El Grande […]

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Intro Dice + Diversions Miniature Market Pyramidice Plum Island Horror Gametoppers LLC Lunar Apiary Unmatched: Sun’s Origin Portal Games Forest Shuffle Outro If winter blues have you down this year, […]

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Intro Hopes & Wishes Discord Plug More Prime Minister First 18xx Game Spray Can Insulation Gametoppers LLC Acquire Coffee Rush Sorcerer’s Arena Portal Games Warhammer: The Old World Miniature Market […]

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Intro Charioteer Ensemble Santa’s Workshop Thanks to our Listeners January Conventions Codenames Live Portal Games Prime Minister Prime Minister Revisit Gametoppers LLC Ghosts of Christmas Sankoré: The Pride of Mansa […]

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Intro – 11 Year Anniversary Free League Publishing Aconyte Books In other News Ticket To Ride – Crushed Card Scene Sports Ball Talk Sagrada Artisans Anniversary Contest Portal Games Nucleum […]

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Intro – Take Two Christmas Tree Count Lawn Care Tips How To Play Videos Glass Sculpture TV Updates Episode 309a Similo Big Bomb Drop Portal Games Hitler’s Reich: WW2 in […]

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Game Toppers KS 4.0 Intro Miniature Market (Rolling10 – $10 off $75 order) Ewin Racing Chairs (RDTN – 30% off order) Scram! Sail Faeries & Magical Creatures Gamegenic Etiquette Taste […]

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Game Toppers KS 4.0 Intro BooBQ Bruxelles 1893 Vanessa revisits Azul Vanessa tries Tiger & Dragon Ready Set Bet Ensemble Dubious Coffee Chat Food at BooBQ Ghost Love Candy Too […]

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