Boardgame Mechanics

Episode 175 - Tiny House Game Collection

Introduction: 

News: 

• Tea, Scones and Arsenic - 4 days, $34 
• Nobel Run - 9 days, $18
• Peak Oil Profiteer - 11 days, $36

Games Played: 

• Trails
• Jinja
• Ohanami

TIny House Game Collection:  

• Jason - Wingspan
• Katie - Coimbra
• Jason - Quacks of Quedlinburg 
• Katie - Tanto Cuore
• Jason - The Godfather 
• Katie - Mystery of the Abbey

Closing:

Episode 174 - How To Get a Non-Gaming Significant Other Into Gaming

Introduction: 

• Fickle Favorite: Scott Christley

News: 

• Enigma: Crime Scene - 4 days, $70
• Pisces - 12 days, $45
• Fossil Canyon - 13 days, $20

Games Played: 

• Red Rising
• Tidal Blades
• Lions of Lydia

How to Get A Non-Gaming Significant Other Into Gaming:  

• Jason - Know the game before trying to teach the game
• Katie - Mitigate some of the mental clutter (child care, food prep, etc)
• Jason - Don’t start with a super heavy/deep game because YOU enjoy it
• Katie - Let them pick the game/dictate the theme
• Jason - Let them make the decisions of the game and don’t play for them
• Katie - Plan/convenient time for them 

Closing:

Episode 173 - Favorite Games Based on Music or Bands

Introduction: 

News: 

• Buru - 3 days, $59
• Keystone: North America - 5 days, $45
• Robot Quest Arena Deckbuilding Game - 6 days, $49
• Dated: Trivia for People Who Suck at Trivia - 6 days, $25 

Games Played: 

• Mandala Stones 
• Sheepy Time
• Illimat

Favorite Games based on bands or music:  

• Jason - Thrash n’ Roll/Thrashing Dice
• Katie - Into The Echoside 
• Jason - Symphony #9
• Katie - The Lords of Rock
• Jason - Vinyl
• Katie - On Tour

Honorable Mention: GWAR, 011, Starlight Stage, Gods of Metal: The Chosen, Big Easy Busking

Closing:

Episode 172 - Favorite 5 Player Games

Introduction: 

News: 

• Paperback Adventures - 3 days, $35
• Mosaic: A Story of Civilization - 4 days, $79
• The Cursed Exhibition: Immersive Detective Mystery Packages - 5 days, $43

Games Played: 

• Obsession (K)
• Tidal Blades (J)
• Concept (K)
• Whistle Mountain (J)
• Sagrada (K)
• PitchCar (J)

Favorite Games for 5 Players:  

• Jason - Broom Service 
• Katie - Campy Creatures 
• Jason - Dice Town
• Katie - Bring Out Yer Dead

Honorable Mention: Revolution/Godfather/Sushi Roll/Black Orchestra

Closing: