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Join Mark as he unboxes the brand-new Deluxe Edition of Jump Masters! from Neon Knight Games, freshly arrived from crowdfunding. In this video, Mark walks through everything in the box — from the rule book and hero cards to the skirmish board, hero dice, terrain pieces, and the upgraded components that come with the deluxe version. Along the way he shares a bit about the publisher and what makes their games stand out. Get an up-close look at the quality and contents before this one hits store shelves! Jump Masters! is a cutthroat battler inspired by Chinese checkers, designed by Jeff Jacobson and Manny Trembley for 2–4 players. Players command a drafted team of heroes, taking turns to jump around the arena — leaping over friendly heroes to gain energy, or over opponents to attack and reduce their energy until one is defeated. Each hero has a unique ability, and terrain can either block or empower you, so smart drafting and clever planning are key. Chain multiple jumps together for powerful turns, and be the first to collect enough victory points to be crowned the Jump Master! 00:00 Intro 00:42 Game Description 01:20 Game Details 02:06 Neon Knight Publisher 03:18 Components 04:20 Rulebook And Playmat 05:54 Dice And Tokens 07:53 Hero Cards 12:13 Deluxe Hero Cards 14:34 Final Thoughts https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/463836/jump-masters

Mark and Rob hit the mics discussing recent gaming, some news, the SDJ award winners for 2026, and the releases that they're anticipating for Gen Con 2026. Games discussed in this episode include: Panda Royale, The Game Makers, Champions of Midgard, Container, Captain Sonar, Mechs vs. Minions, Oak, Wondrous Creatures, Masters of Renaissance: Lorenzo il

In this episode, Rob and Mark discuss upcoming releases and their plans for Gen Con 2026, sharing insights on new games, industry trends, and personal favorites. Perfect for board game enthusiasts looking to stay ahead of the curve. 00:00 Intro 03:25 What we played recently 22:55 Industry News 35:50 Gen Con 2026 01:05:12 Crowdfunding Corner

In this episode, Mark unboxes and reviews two exciting board games: Neon Knights by Chip Theory and a highly anticipated Sniper Elite expansion. He shares detailed insights into the gameplay, components, and his impressions, perfect for board game enthusiasts and fans of the video game franchise. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 00:26 Unboxing Neon Knights from Chip Theory 01:00 Background and details of Neon Knights 02:11 Deluxe edition features and gameplay overview 03:04 Additional packs and unboxing teaser 04:32 Introduction to Sniper Elite board game 05:02 Sniper Elite video game franchise and game details 07:13 Gameplay mechanics and player roles 08:42 Expansion packs: Eagle's Nest and Operation Kraken 10:12 Details of the Escalation expansion and miniatures 12:14 Deluxe upgrade kits and sniper screen 12:44 Closing remarks and upcoming unboxing videos https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/463836/jump-masters

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