00:00:30 Intro

00:06:30 Charlie Hustle - RIP

00:07:50 Mega Moose Con

00:10:12 Dynamic Sponsors

00:14:28 More Surgery

00:17:35 Taste Buds

00:23:43 Miniature Market

00:24:56 Galactic Renaissance

00:37:50 Game Toppers LLC

00:39:19 Toy Hall of Fame Nominees

00:52:56 Infiltrators

00:59:20 Portal Games

01:01:10 Manhattan Project: War Machine

01:11:24 Outro

There’s nothing quite like spending a full day at Mega Moose Con, diving into a variety of games and sparking lively conversations. With different styles of games to offer, we had to constantly shift our thought processes as we moved from one game to the next. Of course, there was also a bit of a difference of opinion with the RDTN staff on one particular game. But hey, you can’t please everyone all the time!

And it is time for us to talk about the Toy Hall of Fame nominees. Be sure to post your thoughts on this year's nominees over in our Discord Channel.

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00:00:00 Intro

00:02:10 Tony’s Gallbladder

00:09:30 CRTs are heavy!

00:14:50 French Quarter

00:20:25 Top Games of 2002

00:24:00 Gametoppers LLC

00:26:30 Flip 7

00:29:35 Foundations of Metropolis

00:40:50 Portal Games

00:42:45 The Gang

00:47:35 Pagan

01:00:35 Miniature Market

01:02:05 Forges of Ravenshire

01:17:37 Outro

In this episode we cover some of the hot games we saw at Gen Con. We also look back at the top games of 2002. And Tony misses game night because he and his gallbladder couldn't get a long

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00:00:00 Intro

00:02:15 Labor Day Activities

00:06:15 Blank Slate Challenge

00:09:30 Tower Up

00:10:25 Nature

00:13:40 Cosmere RPG KS ends

00:16:50 Top Games 2001

00:16:57 Favorites from 2000

00:19:40 Portal Games

00:20:45 Middle Ages

00:31:20 Nunatak

00:37:35 Miniature Market

00:38:50 Undaunted 2200 Callisto

00:50:20 Gametoppers LLC

00:51:45 Cover Your Assets

00:55:30 Barbarian Kingdoms

01:12:29 Outro

Euro games, card games, dudes on a map, and games with new themes. We go it all in this episode. Plus we take a look back at the hot games from 2001.

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00:00:00 Intro

00:00:30 Day One

00:02:56 Fast Food Ordering

00:04:56 You are hacked

00:08:28 Day in Court

00:10:07 Hacking Again

00:11:05 UniVersus: Attack on Titan

00:16:57 Favorites from 2000

00:20:00 Miniature Market

00:21:08 Stalk Exchange

00:27:30 Jekyll & Hyde vs Scotland Yard

00:32:30 Tower Up

00:38:05 Rebel Princess

00:42:40 Game Toppers LLC

00:44:18 Flash 10

00:48:02 Biomos

00:51:32 Lure

00:55:50 Magic Maze Tower

01:01:08 Gap

01:05:27 Portal Games

01:06:46 Star Wars Unlimited Report

01:10:25 To The Table

01:12:16 Guild Wars 2 Expansion

01:15:48 NCAA 2025

How do we share some of the games we got at Gen Con without making you listen to us for hour upon hour. We put the 5 Minute Initiative constraint on ourselves. So instead of me breaking down in writing all the games we covered and wasting your time this way, give a listen to those that interest you. The beauty of timestamps.

Thanks for taking the time and hope one of these games might be of interest to you.

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00:00:00 Intro

00:00:30 Day One

00:01:34 Baseball Game

00:02:28 Setting Up the Booth

00:03:19 D&D 50th Party

00:08:00 Asmodee Release Event

00:11:40 Lucky Duck Release Event

00:12:40 Hatchette Release Event

00:15:37 Long Line Time

00:16:51 Gametoppers

00:19:05 Day Two

00:22:23 Fantasy Flight Report

00:24:57 Plaid Hat Games

00:26:50 Floodgate Games

00:27:52 Wizkids

00:29:20 Thames and Kosmos

00:31:41 Bezier Games

00:33:57 Hobby Japan

00:37:54 Strike Tournament

00:48:24 Portal Games

00:49:58 Day Three

00:51:02 CGE

00:55:35 OP Games

00:57:32 Allplay Games

00:58:39 Flat River Group

01:00:45 Minos

01:03:00 Strike Event

01:03:46 Arcane Wonders

01:06:25 Flat River Demo Night

01:10:12 Star Wars Unlimited Draft

01:17:10 Miniature Market

01:18:48 Day Four

01:19:28 Bandai Demo

01:22:10 North Star Games

01:25:02 Off Duty Ninja

01:26:00 Strike Event

01:28:23 Chip Theory Games

01:32:05 Warhammer

01:37:00 Star Wars Unlimited Draft Again

01:41:10 Outro

Attending Gen Con 2024 is an exhilarating experience for any gaming enthusiast especially getting in that initial crowd rush going into the hall. For those that don’t know, it is held in Indianapolis and got started when D&D players got together over a weekend. It has grown into one of the biggest conventions for board games in the United States.

In this episode, we tell you about the events we attend and the new things we saw that will be coming to your gaming table soon.

Thanks for listening and see you in two weeks.

Copyright 2024

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00:00:00 Intro
00:01:24 SFGE
00:09:31 Arkham Horror RPG
00:13:05 Restoration: TMNT
00:15:43 Taste Buds
00:19:25 Portal Games
00:20:37 The Mandalorian Adventures
00:32:00 Kronologic
00:38:15 Miniature Market
00:39:32 Rock Hard 1977
01:08:40 In the Footsteps of Marie Curie
01:15:32 Gametoppers
01:18:36 Evenfall
01:32:00 Open Season
01:38:00 River of Gold
01:50:26 E-Win Chair
01:52:36 What to get at Gen Con
01:56:37 Outro

Time for our thoughts on the upcoming games that are coming out at Gen Con based on the ones we were lucky enough to play. Got to admit, some solid games and for all age of gamers. We have the light entry with In the Footsteps of Marie Curie to the heavy hitter in Evenfall or Rock Hard 1977. But looking for middle of the road, check out River of Gold. Need a little coop in your life, then try Mandalorian Adventures. And if the old grey matter needs some work, Kronologic might be something you are looking for.

And this is just the tip of the iceberg at Gen Con as we head out this week and will report back some of our other favorites when we are there.

Thanks for listening and if at Gen Con, please say Hey if you see us.

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00:00:00 Intro
00:03:51 Holiday Adventures
00:09:17 Slingz
00:14:57 Rehash of Old Games
00:18:45 Taste Buds
00:29:25 Miniature Market
00:31:05 Star Tycoon
00:49:07 Cities
00:56:31 Gametoppers LLC
00:59:11 Landmarks
01:12:05 Portal Games
01:13:10 Star Wars Unlimited
01:19:49 Gamegenic

There are many games about manipulating a stock market or trying to be a Tycoon of an industry. So, when we heard about Star Tycoon, we wondered what was different from all the other games in this category. For me, two things jumped out when playing. First, the market is not the dominating factor in this game, there is a nice balance between that and your other objectives. Second, the market wasn’t the only thing contributing to how you got your resources. Like the balance this game brought into the crowded stock market games.

Cities was a quick game to play with the need to concentrate on a few objectives and not many. And when teaching the game, it might need to be pointed out. This game will promote some sort of hate drafting to keep others from amassing large number of points and while this is solitary in play, little interaction, you need to pay attention to what others are doing.

Thanks for listening and hope you are having a wonderful summer so far.

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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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