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Becky's back with a bang as an age old topic rears it's head after her turmoil of will we, won't we on the latest Ark Nova 3Dition crowdfunding campaign.

FIRST PLAYER: Becky
OTHER PLAYERS: JP, Kerley & Adrian

In this episode you'll learn:
- that JP finally managed to preview Terraria thanks to Paperfort Games and gives his first impressions
- that Kerley likes it oldschool in Chinatown by ZMan Games
- Adrian finally managed to get his first of the City Collection series of Hamburg by Queen Games
- that Becky has found a dudes on a map game she enjoys in Wroth by Chip Theory Games
- about the positives and negatives of expansion / upgrade content for board games and our thoughts on this.

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EPISODE CHAPTERS

0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count

2:08 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex

2:26 - JP - Terraria

11:53 - Kerley - Chinatown

17:10 - Adrian - Hamburg

27:37 - Becky - Wroth

33:32 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Add-Ons and Let-Downs

35:42 - Is it morally right for games to be released knowing expansions are already planned?

40:56 - What games have been ruined by expansions?

52:25  - Expansion that make the base game better

57:08 - Which games do we think would be incomplete without it's expansion?

1:01:43 - What's the most extravagant blinging we've done for our games?

1:07:02 - If you had to ban expansions for content or upgrades which would it be?

1:11:35 - TURN 4 - Konn4ct F4ur

1:15:27 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up?

1:20:08 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn

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Guess who's back...back again.   Ok it's Chris Priscott from Unfringed who we interviewed back in 2022 when talking about Zuuli.  It's been great to catch-up with Chris' successes in the board game industry and how he has been developing more games including the upcoming crowdfunding campaign of Fetching Feathers & D.O.T.

GUEST PLAYER: Chris Priscott
PLAYERS: Becky & JP

In this episode you'll learn:
- how Zuuli (aka Moving Wild) ended up joining forces with Oink Games for it's international release
- more about Chris' new games Fetching Feathers & D.O.T. 
- about insights from Chris' perspective designing games in the industry
- about a tease for his next new game

LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Unfringed Games website - https://unfringed.co/
Fetching Feathers & D.O.T. Kickstarter Page - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/unfringed/fetching-feathers

EPISODE CHAPTERS

0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count

0:50 - TURN 2 - Introducing Chris...again & Oink Games collaboration

4:03 - Where there any lessons learned from Zuuli for your newer games

6:46 - TURN 3 - Fetching Feathers

11:40 - Discussing Chris' creative processes

17:55 - How do you interact with the board game community and players in the design process?

20:58 - Discussing the visuals of Fetching Feathers

27:36 - Adding more layers of strategy and depth

30:54 - TURN 4 - D.O.T.

39:29 - Do you feel the pressure on keeping up with the success of past designs?

43:32 - What are your predictions on future designs and themes coming up?

46:02 - The importance of lack of downtime in the designs

51:45 - TURN 5 - Future Teasing & Board Game Chat

59:32 - Thanking Chris

1:00:32 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn

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Adrian takes us into the world of variation in board games.  We discuss the various ways and mechanisms that game design does this and whether we personally like them or not and why.

FIRST PLAYER: Adrian
OTHER PLAYERS: JP & Rob

In this episode you'll learn:
- that we have a new Discord so come and Join us on Discord and say hi
- that Adrian has can to Warp 9 in Star Trek Ascendency by Gale Force Nine Games
- that the Lacerdaverse is extended to Rob as he plays Lisboa by Eagle-Gryphon Games
- JP gets a full playthrough of The Old Kings Crown by Eerie Idol Games

LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Upcoming Live Show on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3GGJObgufw

EPISODE CHAPTERS

0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count

2:37 - Join our Discord

5:00 - We're going LIVE!!!!!

7:40 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex

8:46 - JP - The Old Kings Crown

19:07 - Adrian - Star Trek Ascendency

31:39 - Rob - Lisboa

37:11 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Variable Variabilities

40:35 - Asymmetry

48:13 - Narrative, Scenarios & Chance Cubes

52:31 - Public & Private Goals

57:49 - Plug & Play Modules

1:04:26 - Deck Construction

1:10:45 - Character Builds

1:16:04 - TURN 4 - Konn4ct F4ur

1:22:34 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up?

1:34:44 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn

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We've just rolled a load of bones in our back-up plan and about to level up because JP get's some time with Josh Weilgus "Ghillie" and Andrew Santoro from Chip Theory Games to talk through all things CTG.

GUEST PLAYER: Josh Weilgus & Andrew Santoro
PLAYERS: JP

In this episode you'll learn:
- what games got Josh & Andrew into the hobby
- How CTG started from it's humble beginnings and how it turned into one of the largest board game publishers in the industry
- more about the upcoming Elder Scrolls campaign and what to expect...there's a lot more content people
- about the upcoming line-up and campaigns

LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Chip Theory Games website - https://chiptheorygames.com/
Allies or Enemies YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ChipTheoryGames
Elder Scrolls Campaign Gamefound Page - https://gamefound.com/en/projects/chip-theory-games/the-elder-scrolls-heroes-of-tamriel?refcode=daRnQOEIJEehhJ4Oa5O9oA&syclid=d2mutd9v22ic73c7qp30

EPISODE CHAPTERS
0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count

0:34 - TURN 2 - CTG's Turn

2:07 - How did you get into the hobby?

6:47 - What's Josh's & Andrew's favourite games?

11:20 - TURN 3 - CTG Culture

21:49 - How do you balance innovation and keep it realistic

28:14 - A resurgenace of Cloudspire

31:44 - How do you earn the honour of getting your Gearloc names?

37:21 - CTG World Building vs Gameplay

41:37 - TURN 4 - What's Coming Up

41:49 - Elder Scrolls Campaign

50:53 - Tanglewoods & Dragons of Etchinstone

54:57 - Wroth, Cloudspire: Harbinger & Fight 5

57:59 - More CTG Goodies in 2026

1:02:14 - Thanking Josh & Andrew

1:04:52 - TURN 5 - The Final Turn

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After hearing on social media about how to get new board gamers to play Lacerdas in quick progression Adrian conducts a light hearted thought experiment on how this "could" be achieved through different genres and styles of board games.

FIRST PLAYER: Adrian
OTHER PLAYERS: Becky & Tambo

In this episode you'll learn:
- that JP has sneaked onto Let's Talk About Hex to chat about his recent play of Andromeda's Edge: Genesis expansion by Cardboard Alchemy 
- about war and what is it good for by Adrian in Quartermaster General by Griggling Games
- whether Becky has lost all hope destroying the one virus (ahem) ring in Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship by Zman Games
- that Tambo has gone back to the 90's in Console Wars: The Card Game by Booth Babe Games
- all about Adrian's thought experiment about progression through light to heavy board games

LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Andromeda's Edge: Genesis Gamefound - https://gamefound.com/en/projects/cardboard-alchemy/andromedas-edge-genesis
NinjaGeekGames overview of Andromeda's Edge: Genesis - https://youtu.be/l8aqHuCGD1w?si=Yhmy9iHfHS4tiQLs

EPISODE CHAPTERS
0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count

2:35 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex

3:29 - JP - Andromeda's Edge: Genesis

12:10 - Tambo - Console Wars

17:57 - Becky - Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship

22:49 - Adrian - Quartermaster General

30:17 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Levelling Up

32:31 - CO-OP GAMES - Marvel United > Pandemic > Spirit Island

44:23 - NATURE - Barenpark > Wingspan > Ark Nova

56:53 - WORKER PLACEMENT - Lords of Waterdeep > Caverna > Anachrony

1:04:13 - A ROAD TO LACERDA - Splendor > Viticulture > Kanban EV

1:11:15 - ANOTHER WORKER PLACEMENT - Lords of Water Deep > Lost Ruins of Arnak > Septima

1:15:48 - DUNGEON CRAWLER - HeroQuest > Mansions of Madness > Gloomhaven

1:21:23 - TURN 4 - Konn4ct F4ur

1:26:21 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up?

1:31:20 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn

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Following up from our UK Games Expo meet and greets we've got another belter of an expansion pack with another special guest.  This time Jakub the CEO of Glass Cannon Unplugged joins Adrian & JP for a chat around "Engineering Adaptations" of IP's into board games and more about the upcoming title Don't Starve.

GUEST PLAYER: Jakub Wiśniewski
PLAYERS: Adrian & JP

In this episode you'll learn:
- how Jakub got into the tabletop space and how Glass Cannon Unplugged began
- more about the collaborations between GCU & their partners and how they make it a continuing success
- more about Don't Starve, their upcoming title launching on Kickstarter in September 2025
- more about their other titles including Apex Legends, Dying Light, Frostpunk and more.

LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Glass Cannon Unplugged website - https://glasscannonunplugged.com/
Don't Starve Kickstarter Page - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/glasscannonunplugged/dont-starve-the-board-game/

EPISODE CHAPTERS

0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count

0:33 - TURN 2 - Introducing Jakub & GCU

1:03 - How did you get into the hobby?

12:19 - TURN 3 - Glass Cannon Unplugged

12:35 - How GCU approached Don't Starve as a design?

21:36 - How have you approached turning 2D into 3D this time around?

25:57 - Working with IP's and openness that GCU have experienced

27:30 - How has GCU approached the rogue-like mechanics?

32:49 - Who are the characters in Don't Starve?

36:02 - How do the dice and monster interactions work?

40:44 - Some Don't Starve teasers

43:18 - Expanding GCU collaborations and working with more Studios

51:49 - An aside on Apex Legends

1:06:28 - Respecting backers

1:07:51 - Chatting about Dying Light

1:14:25 - TURN 4 - What's Coming Up

1:19:09 - Thanking Jakub

1:20:09 - TURN 5 - The Final Turn

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Adrian is back in the chair for his foray of board gaming podcasts and this time we explore when two games eye each other for the space in your kallax and bring some key struggles that we've had to face.

FIRST PLAYER: Adrian
OTHER PLAYERS: JP, Kerley & Tambo

In this episode you'll learn:
- how Tambo keeps calm deactivating explosive devices in Bomb Busters by Pegasus Spiele
- whether people with low moral fibre (pirates) makes for a fun Tiny Epic game in Tiny Epic Pirates by Gamelyn Games
- how Kerley is still talking himself around with the Ark Nova 3Dition
- what it's like to experience a heavy "something" and write game with The Anarchy by Garphill Games
- about 8 specific space invasions where two games go head to head for the justified position on our shelves.

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EPISODE CHAPTERS
0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count

3:38 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex

4:21 - Kerley: Too Many Bones & Ark Nova 3Dition

7:41 - Tambo: Bomb Busters

14:55 - JP: The Anarchy

26:36 - Adrian: Tiny Epic Pirates

35:49 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Space Invaders

36:34 - Invasion 1: Furnance & It's a Wonderful World

42:03 - Invasion 2: Dice Throne & Kapow!

46:15 - Invasion 3: Star Trek Captains Chair vs Imperium

51:57 - Invasion 4: Eclipse & Twilight Imperium (4 Player)

59:11 - Invasion 5: Great Western Trail vs Lacromosa

1:06:00 - Invasion 6: Zombicide 2nd Edition vs Marvel Zombies

1:09:29 - Invasion 7: Taverns of Tiefenthal & Cubitos

1:12:56 - Invasion 8: Too Many Bones vs Elder Scrolls BOTSE

1:22:17 - TURN 4 - Receive, Sleeve, or Leave

1:28:18 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up?

1:37:55 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn

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It's 1986, the radio is playing your favourite tune and you're in your last week of summer hanging out with your friends trying to be popular.  It's time for another expansion pack guest episode where Shawn Hoult from Allies or Enemies joins Adrian & Becky for a nostalgic chat around the Last Week of Summer and also Shakespeare: The Card Game.

GUEST PLAYER: Shawn Hoult from Allies or Enemies
PLAYERS: Adrian & Becky

In this episode you'll learn:
- all about how Shawn begun his indie publisher journey with Allies or Enemies and how it started off from a YouTube channel
- more about their latest game Last Week of Summer which puts you back in the 1980's trying to relive those glory days
- more about how Shawn wanted to create the MCU within the world of Shakespeare and succeeds in Shakespeare: The Card Game
- what it's like for an indie publisher in getting started, challenges and rewards they face.

LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Allies or Enemies Games Website - https://www.alliesorenemies.com/
Allies or Enemies YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/AlliesorEnemies
Last Week of Summer Kickstarter Page - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alliesorenemies/last-week-of-summer

EPISODE CHAPTERS
0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count

1:39 - TURN 2 - Shawn Hoult's Turn

1:51 - How did Shawn get into the hobby?

8:01 - What are Shawn's favourite games right now?

11:27 - TURN 3 - How did Allies & Enemies begin and insights as an indie publisher

15:57 - What was the genesis of Last Week of Summer

18:42 - How did you match the game types to the feeling you wanted to convey?

20:49 - How does an indie publisher get their playtest group?

23:39 - What are the unexpected challenges you've faced?

27:02 - An overview of "Last Week of Summer"

36:18 - Was the modular nature of the game designed from the start?

38:17 - An overview of "Shakespeare: The Card Game"

47:21 - What makes up Shawn's last week of summer?

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JP finishes off his run by putting the nice guy act on the shelf for a while.  Sometimes in our hobby we make up for some shortfalls for the things we adore so today it's time to put our love aside as we "roast" some of our favourite board games.

FIRST PLAYER: JP
OTHER PLAYERS: Adrian, Rob & Davey

In this episode you'll learn:
- about Tetris adjacent game Project L by Boardcubator from Adrian
- how a game about making board games works with JP and Tabletop Inc by Cotsworld Games
- that Rob has gone back to the classics for a bit of Carcassonne by Hans im Glück
- how Davey faired as he mans his sub exploring the depths in Endeavor Deep Sea by Burnt Island Games
- that whilst we roast out favourite games we do actually really enjoy them so take this episode in the spirit it was intended...a bit of fun

LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
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EPISODE CHAPTERS
0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count

2:03 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex

2:16 - Rob - Carcassonne

6:18 - Davey - Endeavor Deep Sea

12:23 - Adrian - Project L

20:51 - JP - Tabletop Inc

27:05 - TURN 3 - Main Event: The board game roast

29:02 - Roasting Gaia Project

35:33 - Roasting Pandemic

42:03 - Roasting Too Many Bones

49:33 - Roasting Descent

53:00 - Roasting Primal

57:38 - Roasting Concordia

1:01:21 - Roasting Lisboa

1:08:03 - Roasting The Witcher: Old World

1:15:47 - TURN 4 - Receive, Sleeve or Leave

1:21:25 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up

1:30:31 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn

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Our hobby is full of great games which lets face it sometimes don't see the light of day, either they're not promoted as well as others, they release and disappear or just sometimes gaming groups don't get the opportunity.  We're here to shine a light on some of our "unpunched gems" and talk about some of these games.

FIRST PLAYER: JP
OTHER PLAYERS: Adrian, Dan & Davey

In this episode you'll learn:
- more about the latest expansion for Dune Imperium: Bloodlines by Dire Wolf
- the conclusion to Adrian's cliffhanger...sort of...as he's now played Harry Potter: Catch the Snitch by Knight Games
- that JP has been experimenting (literally) in the latest expansion of Nucleum: Energy Research Institute
- about Dan's board gaming renaissance with Agricola and why he's sticking with the older version and not the remaster
- all about our groups unpunched gems, games which have flown under the radar within our grown or generally in the hobby.  Let us know what your unpunched gems are

LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Watch JP try out Nucleum: Energy Research Institute on Gaming Rules! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXXCTv7uVzk

EPISODE CHAPTERS
0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count

6:37 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex

6:50 - Davey - Dune Imperium - Bloodlines

12:44 - Adrian: Catch the Snitch

21:58 - JP: Nucleum - Energy Research Institue

28:07 - Dan: Agricola

33:36 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Unpunched gems

39:27 - Suna Valo

42:18 - Conquest of Nerath

44:28 - The Manhatten Project

48:07 - Sidereal Confluence

51:12 - It's a Balloon

53:45 - Wiz War

57:05 - Clash of Cultures

59:47 - Underwater Cities

1:02:54 - Come Together

1:06:18 - Moonrakers

1:09:46 - Paperback

1:12:19 - New Angeles

1:18:47 - TURN 4 - Receive, Sleeve or Leave

1:24:08 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up

1:32:56 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn

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We're back again with another set of mishaps, blunders and cock-ups.  The gang discuss their porn names, dogs setting their tails on fire, the Dune popcorn bucket and much much more.  Welcome to "Can i get a rewind: Vol 12", you've been warned...literally 12 times now.

THE PLAYERS: All of us
 
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JP takes the stand and the first player token as he returns for his run.  Imagine a fantasy football draft where instead of players being drafted for a team we're drafting board games for an epic weekend at "WhoseCon" (not real).  We act as a committee to curate the best board game library covering a variety of mechanisms.  Let us know what you would have added.

FIRST PLAYER: JP
OTHER PLAYERS: Rob, Becky & Tambo

In this episode you'll learn:
- how Becky faired with more nature game recommendations with Verdant by Flatout Games
- weather Rob got lost in the well without his Kinfire Lantern in Kinfire Delve by Incredible Dream Studios
- if Tambo survives the apocalypse in Under Our Sun by tabletopper games
- more about the latest game on crowdfunding (well one of them) in Colosseum by Fantasia Games
- how a committee of board gamers put on a fictional convention by drafting games across a variety of mechanisms

LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Watch JP & Davey play Colosseum on Gaming Rules! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZDYKzuWRUM
Watch Davey battle the latest beast in Primal: The Awakening on Gaming Rules! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWZj2eSCmT8

EPISODE CHAPTERS
0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count

1:51 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex

2:05 - Becky - Verdant

5:20 - Rob - Kinfire Delve

12:20 - Tambo - Under Our Sun

18:52 - JP - Colosseum

29:16 - TURN 3 - Main Event: The gridiron game draft

31:39 - Game 1 - Worker Placement

40:15 - Game 2 - Deck Building

48:24 - Game 3 - Hand Management

52:48 - Game 4 - Abstract

57:22 - Game 5 - Area Control

1:02:49 - Game 6 - Tile Placement

1:06:35 - Game 7 - Co-op

1:11:00- Game 8 - Dice Drafting

1:15:49 - TURN 4 - Receive, Sleeve or Leave

1:23:50 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up

1:32:16 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn

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In Becky's last episode within her run she takes board gaming to the beach, well on holiday at least as we chat about when the hobby meets travel.  We chat through our tips, some of our favourite travel games and anything else in between.

FIRST PLAYER: Becky
OTHER PLAYERS: JP, Davey and Tambo

In this episode you'll learn:
- about JP's first few games of the hit battle royale shooter Apex Legends by Glass Cannon Unplugged
- how Tambo argues with his family about what colours the walls should be in Décorum by Floodgate Games
- all about the chaos that is Galaxy Trucker from Czech Games Edition and why it's Davey's perfect board game warm up act
- that Becky cheats and gets two games in Harmonies by Libellud the the powerhouse that is Flip 7 by The Op Games
- all about taking games on your travels, why it's fun, top tips and more.

LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
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EPISODE CHAPTERS
0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count

1:06 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex

1:13 - JP - Apex Legends

14:48 - Tambo - Decorum

19:37 - Davey - Galaxy Trucker

26:40 - Becky - Harmonies & Flip 7

35:07 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Hex on the beach

35:59 - The key aspects to taking games on holiday

41:56 - What are our top travel friendly games?

53:54 - The type of holidays will help curate the type of games to bring

55:55 - Top tips for preparing to take games on holiday

1:01:51 - What is out one chosen game & honourary mention to take away?

1:11:47 - TURN 4 - Receive, Sleeve or Leave

1:14:45 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up

1:23:01 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn

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After the business of the UK Games Expo we managed to carve out some time for on our our good friends in the industry and chat to Lee Miller the founder of Molinarius Games to talk about him, the company and their upcoming game Time Troopers which is available on Gamefound right now.

GUEST PLAYER: Lee Miller from Molinarius Games
PLAYER: JP

In this episode you'll learn:
- all about Lee's entry into the tabletop gaming space and his favourite games he likes to unwind with
- about how Molinarius Games got started and how it's developing and growing each year as a publisher
- more about the latest game live on Gamefound right now which is Time Troopers.  Check out the Gamefound link below
- how composed music is playing more of an important role in board games and how the team at Molinarius are leaning into this more and more

LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Molinarius Games Website - https://www.molinariusgames.com/
Time Troopers Gamefound Link Launches 27th June 2025 - https://gamefound.com/en/projects/time-troopers/time-troopers

EPISODE CHAPTERS
0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count

0:47 - TURN 2 - Lee Millers Turn (Molinarius Games)

1:55 -Introducing Lee & Molinarius Games

5:29 - How did Lee get into the hobby

8:16 - What is Lee's favourite game?

10:44 - What's hitting Lee's table lately?

12:38 - TURN 3 - Molinarius Games & Time Troopers

19:12 - What is Time Troopers?

24:05 - Is Molinarius Games heading into more grand productions moving forward?

26:11 - What led you to drive a solo only experience?

33:28 - How does the mechanics of Time Troopers work?

42:23 - Adding immersion through soundtracks

50:18 - What's included in Time Troopers and when is it being fulfilled?

55:04 - What are you looking forward to?

57:36 - TURN 4 - The Final Turn

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We're in Becky's happy place this episode as she takes us through all things bright & beautiful with a focus on nature themed games.  The gang discuss their favourites and why it gives them the cosy feels.

FIRST PLAYER: Becky
OTHER PLAYERS: Kerley & Adrian

In this episode you'll learn:
- All about Adrian's experience with Parks from Keymaster Games
- about Kerleys return to a classic space tech tree game, yep theirs only one it's Beyond the Sun by Rio Grande Games
- about Becky's love for LOTR: Duel for Middle-Earth by Repos Productions
- to take a walk around the meeple managerie as the team walk through nature games and how they fit into the hobby

LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
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EPISODE CHAPTERS
0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count

1:22 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex

1:30 - Adrian - Parks

12:54 - Kerley - Beyond the Sun

17:07 - Becky - LOTR: Duel for Middle-Earth

19:55 - TURN 3 - Main Event: The meeple menagerie

20:18 - Our favourite nature games (Ark Nova, Earth & Everdell)

31:30 - Nature can be cutthroat & the feel of nature games (Photosynthesis)

34:46 - Nature can be forceful (Spirit Island)

38:21 - Educational aspects of nature games

42:13 - An aside with Cascadia and the beauty of nature

47:06 - The theme can soften game play experiences

51:34 - The Span'verse

57:36 - Some games which live on the edge of that nature theme

1:01:44 - TURN 4 - Receive, Sleeve or Leave

1:04:14 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up

1:11:23 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn

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We're not done with UKGE 2025 and we've got some more goodies for you.  This episode focuses on our live show recorded on Friday 30th May in Piazza 4 (Dice Room) and we've spliced in our interviews with various publishers, designers and general punters.  A massive thank you to those who attended to make it our biggest show yet, we love seeing this grow and grow.

OUR PLAYERS - JP, Rob, Adrian, Kerley, Becky, Tambo
 
OVERVIEW
In this episode you'll learn all about our live show that we recorded at the UK Games Expo so if you missed it don't fear it's right here people

LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Find out more about the UK Games Expo here - https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/

EPISODE CHAPTERS

0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count

0:57 - TURN 2 - Whose Turn Is It Anyway LIVE 2025!!!

4:43 - INTERVIEW 1: Word on the Expo Street with Chris

6:41 - Board Game World Cup - Slay the Spire vs Here To Slay

9:58 - INTERVIEW 2: Eleni from Czech Games Edition (SETI: Agencies, Wispwood, Codenames & Galaxy Trucker Do What?)

15:40 - Board Game World Cup - Nucleum vs Great Western Trail

17:46 - INTERVIEW 3: Viktor Peter from Mindclash Games (Trickerion Arcane Arts)

24:24 - Board Game World Cup - Terraforming Mars vs Arcs

26:32 - INTERVIEW 4: Word on the Expo Street with Josh

28:09 - Board Game World Cup - Endeavor Deep Sea vs Twilight Imperium 4th Edition

30:21 - INTERVIEW 5: Chris Priscott from Unfringed Games (Fetching Feathers)

32:47 - Board Game World Cup - Primal: The Awakening vs Andromedas Edge

36:00 - INTERVIEW 6: Jack Neville from Split Stone Games (Mycelia, Stag)

38:23 - Board Game World Cup - White Castle vs Star Trek Captains Chair

41:25 - INTERVIEW 7: Word on the Expo Street with Stewart

43:14 - Board Game World Cup - Minos: Dawn of the Bronze Age vs The Witcher: Old World

45:45 - INTERVIEW 8: Andrew Navaro from Earthborne Games (Hubworld: Aidlon)

48:53 - Board Game World Cup - Castles of Burgundy vs Merchants Cove

51:09 - Board Game World Cup - The Finals

54:49 - INTERVIEW 9: Dave Beck from Paverson Games (Lutheir, Distilled and Class of '89)

57:36 - Would You Rather - Go to as many cons with everything booked or only one but expenses paid?

1:02:53 - INTERVIEW 10: Word on the Expo Street with Richard

1:05:07 - Would You Rather - Have a board game butler or a board game teacher?

1:08:33 - INTERVIEW 11: Shawn Hoult from Allies or Enemies

1:10:32 - Would You Rather - Free limited edition deluxe copies you can carry or free retail editions that you can fit in the granny trolley

1:14:57 - Ask Us Anything

1:26:31 - TURN 3 - The Final Turn

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It's the crown jewel of the UK board conventions and we've not long been back from UK Games Expo 2025 and this year sees a lot of changes and the biggest it's ever been.  Check out our first of two episodes covering the show where we talk through our experiences, the games we've played and the stories that happened.  Strap yourselves in, this is going to be a long one.

OUR PLAYERS - JP, Adrian, Davey & Becky
 
OVERVIEW
In this episode you'll learn all about what we got up during the biggest ever UKGE.

LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Find out more about the UK Games Expo here - https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/

EPISODE CHAPTERS

0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count

2:35 - TURN 2 - THURSDAY

5:29 - This year's Expo felt very different...in a good way

17:14 - TURN 3 - FRIDAY

21:16 - Trouble on the Tempus

31:04 - Arena Battles One

35:08 - Whose Turn Is It Anyway LIVE!!!

43:45 - Gwent

48:53 - Wispwood

50:41 - Fight Five / Wroth

59:21 - Tenby

1:02:56 - Tacta

1:05:08 - Popcorn

1:08:23 - Kinfire Council

1:18:48 - Friday evening, free chicken wings & the quest of getting Elder Scrolls back to the hotel

1:25:30 - TURN 4 - SATURDAY

1:26:31 - Power Vacuum

1:29:52 - Folded Space

1:32:50 - Natural 20 Board Game Tables

1:39:27 - Moonstone

1:45:16 - Stag

1:56:11 - Hubworld: Aidalon

2:03:01 - Diablo

2:04:42 - Kinfire Delve

2:10:27 - Enchanted Needles

2:11:57 - Time Troopers & Upcoming Episode

2:14:54 - Old Kings Crown

2:16:28 - Class of '89

2:23:15 - Sakana Stack

2:25:42 - A lackluster TGI Fridays

2:28:45 - TURN 5 - SUNDAY

2:30:38 - Neon Reign

2:34:42 - Smug Owls

2:37:38 - Sniper Elite

2:46:04 - Last Week of Summer

2:55:48 - Closing thoughts

3:02:20 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn

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It's Becky's turn again and in this episode the team discuss their experiences of board gaming conventions, the different types available and generally what to expect from them if you've never been to them before

FIRST PLAYER: Becky
OTHER PLAYERS: JP & Adrian

In this episode you'll learn:
- how one of the latest entries in the Maracaibo game series (Pirates of Maracaibo) was a surprise hit by dlp games
- that Adrian managed to get a game of classic Blood Bowl Team Manager to the table and tells us all about his experience
- how Becky has been getting on with her board gaming apps with BG Stats and Aftergame
- about convention types and categories
- what our top tips are for preparing for these conventions

LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Remember at UK Games Expo to get a picture with the Whose Turn Granny Trolley #whoseturngrannytrolley and tag us on our socials

Also checkout Beckys Cheesy Bangers Playlist on Spotify right here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2GB4D1yA8G2qehCSAOZ27o?si=5Itu0f0rRiyUg2XyX_Gmcw

EPISODE CHAPTERS

0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count

2:08 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex

2:23 - Adrian - Blood Bowl Team Manager

12:31 - JP - Pirates of Maracaibo

21:42 - Becky - Board Game Apps (BG Stats / Aftergame)

28:57 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Our 'con'quest chronicles

30:43 - What type of board game conventions are out there?

49:07 - Attending conventions on your own

56:03 - Tips for convention goers...

1:04:07 - Get a picture with the Whose Turn Granny Trolley

1:05:40 - Back to some more tips...

1:07:23 - Spend time before on your plan of attack

1:10:53 - Try and be open to the experience and try new things

1:13:04 - TURN 4 - Receive, Sleeve or Leave

1:21:16 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up

1:21:35 - Get the Whose Turn Is It Anyway Cheesy Bangers Playlist

1:27:39 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn

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Now for something completely different...Davey invites everyone into his mind as he devises an Escape Room for the gang to try and escape from.  Who knew Taunton board game shops could be so dangerous.

FIRST PLAYER: Davey
OTHER PLAYERS: JP, Becky & Dan

In this episode you'll learn:
- how Dan has been launching off with his first experiences of Galactic Cruise by Kinson Key Games
- about the latest hotness from 2011 with Ora et Labora from Lookout Games
- how Davey can't get enough of battling boss monsters in Primal: The Awakening
- that Becky is better at enticing people to her French parties than her collecting flowers in both Fleur & Botany by Dux Somnium Games
- whether the Whose Turn gang will make it out of Davey's mind in our first recorded escape room experience.

LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Primal: The Awakening Campaign & Live Stream on Gaming Rules!
https://www.youtube.com/live/s-skDcpGjLg?si=LirydVhsVQoFdC0_

For more information around Pax Illuminaten check out the episode below
https://www.whoseturn.co.uk/1930456/episodes/13822012-expansion-pack-oliver-kiley-s-turn-pax-illuminaten

Background music during the escape room credit below:
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/gerald-olivieri/fireflies
License code: TR8ZMXEKFB2LCJCC

EPISODE CHAPTERS

0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count

1:37 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex

1:53 - Becky - Botany & Fleur

6:11 - Dan - Galactic Cruise

11:05 - JP - Ora et Labora

20:02 - Davey - Primal streaming on Gaming Rules!

25:39 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Escape from the board game bazaar

26:05 - Prologue

30:05 - Chapter 1: The Board Game Shelves

37:18 - Chapter 2: The Chessboard Floor

39:26 - Chapter 3: The Long Hallway

44:17 - Chapter 4: Return to the Chessboard Floor

46:26 - Chapter 5: The Trouble with Zoo Mascots

51:06 - Chapter 6: Dangerous Dart Dealore Adventure

54:30 - Chapter 7: The Three Spires

57:45 - Epilogue

59:47 - TURN 4 - The Penultimate Turn

1:16:18 - TURN 5 - The Final Turn

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Another week and another episode from our team of board game ramblers where Davey as first player takes us through an insight into one of players "Tambo" to explore his very own "Waaaa" moments which has recently nicknamed him "Wah-ambo".  So put on your best Waaluigi impressions and see whether you agree with Tambo's Wah's or not.

FIRST PLAYER: Davey
OTHER PLAYERS: Kerley & Adrian

In this episode you'll learn:
- whether Adrian has achieve zen in Harmonies by Libellud
- about Davey's initial experience in having a learning game of Pax Illuminaten by Ion Game Design
- all about how Tambo has got his new nickname "Wah-ambo" and why Davey has decided to do a full episode based on Tambo's grievances in the board gaming hobby
- whether the team agree with Tambo's "Wah's" or not or maybe introducing some of their own as well

LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
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EPISODE CHAPTERS

0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count

2:59 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex

3:31 - Davey - Pax Illuminaten

11:26 - Ticket to Ride & Clank Catacombs

13:12 - Adrian - Harmonies

21:51 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Wah-ambo

23:48 - Waaah One - Not getting the cards you want or need for a game

27:53 - Waaah Two - Fall so behind on VP's with no way of catching up

30:57 - Waaah Three - AP between turns especially when it takes long enough and people go off to get drinks / food

35:12 - Waaah Four - When someone gets a crap load of VP's on blind luck

42:01 - Waaah Five - When someone has taught a game and a key rule was remembered half way through

47:34 - Waaah Six - When someone is losing a game and no enjoying whilst being vocal

55:21 - Adrian's Waaah-xtension

1:01:23 - Waaah Seven - Playing a co-op and being alpha gamed

1:08:56 - Waah Eight - When at a convention and no one can decide on a game

1:12:55 - Waah Nine - Turn up for a game night and it's not even set-up ready

1:21:56 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up

1:27:00 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn

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