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Welcome to the new Painting series of videos. Mark unboxes his new Army Painter Marker sets and uses them on the Dwarves from Deep Rock Galactic. The begining of the video shows off the new Marker set and what they look like, what colors come in the box of both the Introductory and Starter sets. Then Mark starts painting with the new markers. Check out the video to see how these markers work. Thanks for watching and don't forget to comment below. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/348220/deep-rock-galactic-the-board-game

In this episode, Mark introduces and unboxes Compile Aux Two from Synapsis Games, a card game where players compete as artificial intelligences. The game involves selecting protocols and using cards to breach thresholds and defeat opponents. Mark provides an overview of the gameplay mechanics, the new protocols included in the Auxiliary 2 pack, and showcases the artwork of the cards during the unboxing. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/440921/compile-aux-2

Today's video has new paint markers and an expansion for Compile. Enjoy. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/440921/compile-aux-2

In this episode, Mark reviews his gaming experiences from January 2026, discussing 20 different board games played throughout the month. He shares insights on family favorites, new discoveries, cooperative and competitive games, unique mechanics, and social deduction experiences. Mark also provides recommendations and personal reflections on various games, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses.

Mark and Rob discuss recent gaming news, some games they played recently, and what they would like to see happen in 2026 within our hobby. Games discussed in this episode include: Unlock!: The Escape Room Game – In Pursuit of the Iron Mask, The Hobbit: There and Back Again, Blood on the Clocktower, Puerto Rico

In this episode, Mark reviews the 32 board games he played in December 2025, providing insights into various genres including cooperative, heavy, and party games. He shares his experiences with each game, discussing mechanics, themes, and personal preferences, while also reflecting on the gaming community and the evolution of board games.