In this episode, we take a look at Space Cadets, RoboTroc, For the Crown, and the Sesame Street 35th Anniversary Game! We also have another horrible tale, give credit to designers, mention the "Sideline Gamer", take a look back at Tobago, and mention surprises. Finally, we go back ten years ago, to 2003, and talk about our favorite ten games from then.
In this show, Geoff talks about game security, and we hear why party games matter. Mark explains that less is more, Matt talks about solo gaming, and Brian examines atypical randomization. We give the latest news, listen to a truly horrible tale, and talk about Swordfish, Suburbia, Legendary, and Mutant Meeples. We muse on the future of 2013 and gaming, and then talk about games that we are experts in. Maybe.
Well, it's 2013, so as usual, we take a look back five years ago and talk about the best games - now that we have half a decade to muse on the subject. We also talk about Lancaster, Man Bites Dog, and Power Grid: the First Sparks as well as other games. Finally, we answer a plethora of questions, including Tom's thoughts on Duel of Ages 2, Space Alert, and more!
Hooray, another episode! In this show, we talk about the Dice Tower Kickstarter - and also get into our favorite topic - great games! We review City of Remnants, Mice and Mystics, German Railways, and Fluxx. Brian takes us back to Hey, That's My Fish!, while James talks about being the villain. The Pirates come on and spread some sort of nonsense, while Geoff talks about cheating some more. We do a three-way smackdown between Marvel Legendary, DC Deckbuilder, and Sentinels of the Multiverse - and end the show talking about what to do when there is a heated rules dispute.
And part two of our best and worst of 2012 show! In this episode, we talk about the best cooperative games, most innovative games, strangest games, best expansions, best reprints, biggest brain burners, favorite gaming events, and a host of other categories. We end the show with our top ten games of 2012 - and what we are looking forward to in 2013.
Tom, Eric, and host of others all join forces (like Voltron!) to give you the best of 2012. In this first half of the show, we give our thoughts on the 2012 as a whole, as well as the biggest news stories of the year. We talk about our biggest surprise, and our biggest disappointment. Everyone picks the game with the best components, the game with the best artwork, the worst game, the best card game, best party game, best kids game, and best family game. Lots of fun, and a Happy New Years to everyone!
Here's an early Christmas Present for you - Game On! with Cody and John.
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In this special episode of Game On! with Cody and John, we come out of retirement to record a special episode in support of the Jack Vasel Memorial Fund. The winner of our JVMF auction was Trent Hamm ("trenttsd" here on BGG), and he's our programming director and benevolent dictator for this episode. So, listen as we expound on Gen Con for newbies, discuss how to start an RPG group from scratch, and bring you a full review of FFG's Android:Netrunner. For this episode only, Trent rules!!
In this show, we take a look at Kemet, Pixel Tactics, King of Tokyo Power Up! and Noir. Geoff talks about cheating, Tom talks about how and when you should buy games for others for Christmas, and Brian examines Kremlin. Bart looks at some Kickstarter games, Matt does a game you can play Solo, and James about expanding the hobby. We end the episode with our best gaming finds we've ever found at a thrift store.
Whew! Another long episode in which we talk about recent games, such as Manhattan Project, Treehouse, Edo, Guidhall, and Courtier. We also answer quite a few user questions, where we talk about almost getting sued, why we keep expansion boxes, which side of Merchants of Venus is better, and what to do if you want to publish a game. Finally, we end the episode with our top ten "Games that Have Stood the Test of Time" - games that are just as relevant today as they were when they were published.
A mega episode, jammed full of all sorts of stuff! First, we talk about some recently played games, such as Copycat, Spellbound, Escape, and Robinson Crusoe. The Chief talks about Kickstarter, Brian about Looping Louie, the Snakes and Latte guys about trivia, Mark about Ravinca, Greg about another gaming stores, and the Pirate Cast guys about expansions. We have a tale of horror, a musings on GameSalute, some SUPER exciting news, and special report from BGG.con. Finally, we end the show with games that only we seem to dislike - everyone else loves them!
Yes, you read the number correctly. This is one of our "classic" episodes, redone and remastered for your listening pleasure, with commentary from Tom. In this show, Tom and Joe are joined by a host of guests who all give their opinions on what 2006 holds for gaming. Were they right, wrong? Listen to the show to find out. Tom and Joe also give their top ten board games from the 80's decade.
In our most interview-heavy show ever, we invite over thirty people to come on our show at a live broadcast from BGG.con! The catch? Each person has only two minutes to speak. From designers to publishers to convention hosts to gaming enthusiasts, it's a fun time of laughter, talk about games, and more!
In this episode, we take a look at 1969, Villagers and Villains, and a couple tales of Horror! We answer questions about signs of a hardcore gamer, and what to do with people who are rules crazy. We end the episode with a list of our ten worst games of all time!
In this episode, our contributors come out in full force! Mark Zielinski talks about Dark Vengeance, Brian looks back at the Great Dalmuti, Steve Avery talks with Richard Launius, Greg heads to Las Vegas' gaming stores, James talks about a better BGG, and Matt Bush talks about playing board games on your own. We also review the Casual Game Insider magazine, as well as Coup, Marvel Legendary, and We Didn't Playtest This: Legacies. We also talk about BGG.con, Secret Santa, Top 100, and Nothing Personal. A tale of horror shows up, and we finally end the show with the answer to the question - is it better to crush an opponent, or have a close score? Whew!
In this episode, our contributors come out in full force! Mark Zielinski talks about Dark Vengeance, Brian looks back at the Great Dalmuti, Steve Avery talks with Richard Launius, Greg heads to Las Vegas' gaming stores, James talks about a better BGG, and Matt Bush talks about playing board games on your own. We also review the Casual Game Insider magazine, as well as Coup, Marvel Legendary, and We Didn't Playtest This: Legacies. We also talk about BGG.con, Secret Santa, Top 100, and Nothing Personal. A tale of horror shows up, and we finally end the show with the answer to the question - is it better to crush an opponent, or have a close score? Whew!
In this show, we review Quest of the Qladiator, Hooyah, Briefcase, Voluspa, and Domnion Dark Ages. Quest of the Qladiator, Hooyah, Briefcase, Voluspa. We answer questions about slavery in games, Eric's voice, and young children and card games. Finally, we end the show with our top ten Gangster games. Maybe.
In this show, Brian takes a look back at Atmosfear, Eric and I are scared by yet another horror story, and Geoff talks about negative vs. positive rewards. We talk about what when we get a rules wrong, and review several new games, including Suburbia. Tom debates with Doug Garrett about the importance of Essen, and we also introduce the Dice Tower Secret Santa 2012!!!
In this show, we talk about Gauntlet of Fools, Tooth and Nail, Sator Arepo Tenent Opera Rotas (whew!), Tempus, and dealing with a sore loser. We are subjugated to another Tale of Horror and answer questions about body odor at conventions and designers working with multiple publishers. Finally, we end the show with our top ten puzzle games!
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