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  • 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 Magnifico – The Card Game and Space Hulk: Death

    Published On: July 22nd, 2026
  • Mark and Rob are back with another game filled episode. We start off with what we have been playing lately, dive into some news, then Mark gets a little heated over some Express Crowdfunding insanity. Enjoy. Games discussed in this episode include: My Father's Work, Skull, Wondrous Creatures, Gloom in Space, Panda Royale, Zombicide: White Death – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Timecrash, The Game

    Published On: July 8th, 2026
  • Mark and Rob are back talking about recent gaming, news, Origins Awards, and dive in on deluxifying games. Games discussed in this episode include: Space Hulk: Death Angel – The Card Game, Zombicide (2nd Edition): Washington Z.C., Five Tribes: The Djinns of Naqala and Wyrmspan.

    Published On: June 25th, 2026

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  • Wreck: Wroth Expansion

    Published On: July 25th, 2026
  • Join Rob as he cracks open the brand-new 20 Strong: Nemesis from Chip Theory Games, part of the Awakened Realms series. In this unboxing, Rob walks through everything in the box, from the general rules of play and game-specific rule books to the play reference sheets, dice, magnetic tracker, and Chip Theory's signature high-quality PVC cards. Follow along as he explores the components piece by piece and gives you a first look at how this card-and-dice adventure is put together. 20 Strong: Nemesis is a compact solo-to-3-player game where you're desperately trying to escape a ship and reach Earth in one piece. Roll dice to move through the ship, power up critical systems like generators and engines, prep the escape pods, and salvage useful items along the way—all while evading intruders and making noise the longer you take. Every player has their own objectives, and sometimes those goals mean others might not make it off the ship alive. Designed by Joshua Carlson and Logan Giannini and published in 2026, it plays in about 40–60 minutes. 00:00 Intro 00:52 Rule Book 02:07 Dice and Score Tracker 04:08 Nemesis Rules 06:17 Play Reference 07:17 Cards Overview 08:34 Room and Item Cards 11:11 Additional Sets 12:15 Final Thoughts https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/466594/20-strong-nemesis

    Published On: July 25th, 2026
  • Godzilla Rules in King of Tokyo

    Published On: July 24th, 2026
  • Rob unboxes Entropy from Boards&Dice. He digs through everything the campaign included, from the luminescent lifeform card promo and extra components to the main box packed with resources, player pieces, cards, and rulebooks. Follow along as Rob explores the quality of the components, the bits, and the overall contents to see exactly what you get in the box. Entropy is a 2026 release from designers Tommaso Battista and Simone Luciani for 1–4 players, playing in 90–150 minutes. You take on the role of a scientist apprentice undertaking a final exam: creating new solar systems, coaxing stars to life, shaping biomes, and ultimately seeding planets with life. Each turn you move your Scientist clockwise around the main board and resolve actions to build solar systems and fill them with life by playing cards, while upgrading your Console for special abilities. The game ends once two of the six Main Objectives are completed, and the player with the most Victory Points wins. 00:00 Intro 00:47 Campaign Extras 03:37 Opening the Box 06:19 Score Sheets Player Aids 07:03 Rule Books 11:27 Card Components 15:08 Player Board 16:09 Punchboard Tiles 19:07 Component Overview 20:25 Final Thoughts https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/462941/entropy

    Published On: July 24th, 2026
  • FOMO Leaves Like a Ghost

    Published On: July 23rd, 2026
  • In this video, Mark unboxes Sniper Elite: Operation Kraken, one of the newest expansions for Sniper Elite: The Board Game. He walks through everything included, from the rulebook and cardboard components to the maps, tokens, sniper boards, and solo mode cards. As a longtime fan of the video game franchise, Mark shares his excitement while giving a detailed look at each piece and explaining how the game plays. Join him at the table for a full tour of the components. Sniper Elite: Operation Kraken is an expansion set during an ambitious operation to end the war, as the Axis prepare to launch an experimental super carrier across the Atlantic. Players must find the plans before it can launch, or infiltrate the vessel to bring it down from within. The expansion introduces two new maps—a Norman Village patrolled by armoured cars and a multi-deck Super Carrier full of tight corridors and locked doors—along with new vehicles, loadout and objective cards, tokens, and solo mode cards. New tools like TNT and Bolt Cutters give the sniper fresh tactics, while defenders can use reinforced walls to turn the ship into a nightmarish maze. It supports 1–4 players and plays in about 40–70 minutes. 00:00 Intro 01:29 Game Description 03:15 Base Game Components 12:09 Cards Overview 16:52 Eagles Nest Expansion 21:34 Operation Kraken 27:32 Escalation Expansion 33:26 Sniper Screen 33:52 Deluxe Upgrade Kit 36:37 Final Thoughts https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/444239/sniper-elite-operation-kraken

    Published On: July 23rd, 2026

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