Boardgame Mechanics
Jason and Katie discuss board games, life, and nonsense.
Episodes
Episodes
Jun 28, 2018
Jun 28, 2018
40 min
Episode 23 - News, Games played and Catan Wrench rating
Introduction:
Zaniest of all banter!
News:
Vault of Dragons DnD game.
Harassment at Origins
Games played:
Jason - For Sale
Joel - Watson and Holmes
Jason - The Legend of Cherry Tree that Blossoms Every Ten Years
Joel - Custom Heroes
Wrench rating:
Settlers of Catan (Catan)
Closing
Jun 22, 2018
Jun 22, 2018
1hr 7 min
Episode 22 - News, Games played and Origins Interviews
Introduction
Zaniest of all banter!
News
Trickerion Daahlgards Academy now on Kickstarter.
Amerigo and Merlin Kickstarter along with available queenies mini expansions.
Hand carved and engraved 20 sided dice gemstone earrings by Todd Brammer.
Games played
Jason - Museum
Joel - Tin Goose
Jason - Cytosis
Joel - Home Straight
Origins Postmortem.
Interviews from the floor of Origins 2018
Interviews
Closing
Jun 15, 2018
Jun 15, 2018
31 min
Joel and Jason, along with special guests Katie and Matt, discuss their thoughts on #Origins2018. This episode was recorded on the road back from day one of the con so there is a bit of road noise but the content is still worth listening to (if you can stomach it). Next week we will be back with a more normal episode along with some awesome interviews that were recorded from the floor of the con. There may also be a musical number or two.
Jun 8, 2018
Jun 8, 2018
1hr 45 sec
Episode 20 - News, Games and legit from 2016
Introduction: 0:00 to 3:00
Zaniest of all banter!
News: 3:00 to 15:00
Monikers: More Monikers. Big box to fit all expansions and previous base game.
Restaurant Detective - Low B Games. This feels like Mr. Jack meets deception murder in Hong Kong.
Games played: 15:00 to 25:00
Jason - The Hanging Gardens
Joel - scoville
Wrench rating: 25:00 to 35:00
Joel and Jason - Agricola
Games from 2016 that are still legit (being played): 35:00 - 55:00
Jason - Clank!
Joel - ah lcg
Jason - Sushi Go! Party
Joel -via nebula
Jason - Secret Hitler
Joel - black orchestra
Closing: 55:00 to 60:00
Jun 1, 2018
Jun 1, 2018
56 min
Episode 19 - News, Games and Origins Preview
Introduction
Zaniest of all banter!
News
King of Con - Lega Nerd $29
Itchy Monkey A Battle of Lice - Black Box Adventures $26
Azul Giant $300
Clank in space apocalypse
In “do we really need this?” news...Jetpack Joyride.
RIP Totalbiscuit
Games played
Jason - Pit
Joel - Crystal Clans
Wrench rating
Joel and Jason - Pandemic
Games we are excited for at Origins
Jason - Coimbra flaminia brasini and Virginio gigli
Joel - Escape Plan
Jason - teotihuacan: the city of the gods Danielle tascini dice version sort of of Tzolk’in
Joel - Century Eastern Wonders
Jason - round house Emperor S4 worker placement on a rondel gathering resources
Joel - Predictions: Lorenzo, GWT, but winner is Gloomhaven. 2. Fox in F, Hero Realms...winner Aeon’s End. 3. MTG, Pokemon, Destiny...winner MTG Family, Sagrada, Azul and Bunny, winner Azul.
Others worth mention: Endeavor Age of Sail, Totally Liquid, Merlin for Sale, Atlantis Rising, Scmidts Sausage Haus.
Closing
May 25, 2018
May 25, 2018
1hr 5 min
Introduction:
Zaniest of all banter!
Corrections
News:
New Corp Order by 2tomatoes Games. Area control hand management game. This design team also did Peak Oil and this is set in the same universe.
CIA: Collect it All by Mike Masnick
Imaginarium The Dream Factory by Bruno Cathala and Florian Sirieix. Resource collection and contract fulfillment.
HSRBG
Zman thing
Games played:
Jason - Godfather: Corleone’s Empire
Joel - Indian summer
Wrench rating:
Joel and Jason - Viticulture
Favorite Game ranked over 1000 on BGG:
Jason - Kingsport Festival 1384
Joel - Kings of Air and Steam 1355
Jason - Praetor 1924
Joel - Cinque terre 1307
Jason - Spirits of the Rice Paddy 2038
Joel - empires 5961
I am surprised you didn’t put Happy Pigs on this list.
Closing:
May 18, 2018
May 18, 2018
1hr 3 min
Episode 17 - News and our favorite card only games
Introduction
Zaniest of all banter!
News
The Forbidden Palace formerly known as the forbidden city (hansa, staufer Dynasty)
Terra Mystica age of innovation 2019.
On Tour Chad DeShon. Rock and Roll and Write.
Ticket to Ride New York. Plays in 15 minutes. Taxis instead of trains. If you can connect to tourist destinations you can score points as well as with route cards.
Games played
Jason - Path of light and shadow
Joel - Fabled Fruit
Jason - Wisdom of Solomon
Joel - Barenpark
Wrench Rating discussion
Joel and Jason - Dominion
Favorite card only
Jason - Bohnanza
Joel - Codex
Jason - Archaeology: The New Expedition
Joel - Star Realms
Jason - Valley of the Kings Last Rites
Joel - Race for the Galaxy
Closing and next episode teaser
Wrench ratings:
5: Play anytime and would suggest it to 80% of gamers to own
4: Play most any time. 60% of people should own this game.
3: Play it sometimes in the right mood or if others want to play 40% of gamers suggested
2: Play if convinced
1: Will not play.
May 11, 2018
May 11, 2018
1hr 30 min
Episode 16 - News, Games and Uncle Vital
Introduction:
Zaniest of all banter!
News:
Brook City - Adam and Brady Sadler from Blacklist Games. Coop Cop game like Police Precinct but with minis (of course)
Tricky Tides - designed by Steven Arimini by Gold Seal Games. Trick taking pick up and deliver game.
Campaign Coins Deluxe Metal Meeples
Discussion of games with 1 to 5 wrench rating:
Jason - Cavern Tavern
Joel - Artifacts Inc
Jason - Blueprints
Joel - Feudum
Jason and Joel - Royals
Vital Interview
Closing and next episode teaser:
Wrench ratings:
5: Play anytime and would suggest it to 80% of gamers to own
4: Play most any time. 60% of people should own this game.
3: Play it sometimes in the right mood or if others want to play 40% of gamers suggested
2: Play if convinced
1: Will not play. Rather play TI4 (Jason) or Munchkin (Joel)