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Mark and Rob talk about the games they played in the past two weeks, cover the recent news, and then go into a discussion on reprints and reboots of various games. Games discussed in this episode include: Cartographers, Tricky Traders, Labyrinth: Chronicles, Concordia, Pandemic Legacy: Season 2, Aggravation, Puerto Rico 1897: Special Edition, Phantom Ink,
Published On: April 17th, 2026Categories: podcast
Mark and Rob discuss recent gaming, the news, and do a deep dive on winning in games. Games discussed in this episode include: Rack-O, Flip 7: With A Vengeance, Blood on the Clocktower, Shadow Hunters, Apiary, The Mandalorian: Adventures – Clan of Two Expansion, The Mandalorian: Adventures, Tatsumi, Alibis, L.L.A.M.A. and Labyrinth: Chronicles.
Published On: April 1st, 2026Categories: podcast
Mark and Rob discuss the games they've been playing, cover recent news, and then discuss the social aspect of the board game hobby. Enjoy! Games discussed in this episode include: Moonrakers, Coup, The Mandalorian: Adventures, Wonderland's War, Tatsumi, Labyrinth: Chronicles, SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, Moonrollers, Wizard's Academy, King of Tokyo: Monster Box and Hercules
Published On: March 23rd, 2026Categories: podcast
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Rob sits down for the setup and first round session of Tricky Traders — follow every turn. In * *Tricky Traders* *, you and your opponent are rival trade guilds battling for control of a marketplace. Each of you secretly wants to boost the fame of one market stall while sabotaging another, playing influence cards over three rounds to manipulate customers, rats, and characters. It's a quick, strategic back-and-forth where you're trying to outsmart your opponent by pushing your stall to the top and dragging theirs down! https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/449978/tricky-traders
Published On: April 14th, 2026Categories: Video
Mark reviews Excalibur from Roxley. Does the game live up to the incredible legend of the sword? https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/434172/excalibur
Published On: April 13th, 2026Categories: Video
Rob cracks open the box for Tricky Traders, a brand new two-player game from Pegasus Spiele, and walks through everything inside — from the rulebook and market stall boards to the chunky wooden dice, and a whole pile of meeples. He also shares a quick tip for keeping the box organized once everything is punched out. In Tricky Traders, two rival trade guilds battle for control of a bustling marketplace over three market days. Each player has a secret stall they want to boost to fame and another they want to sabotage, using influence cards to manipulate customers, rats, and colorful characters like the Pied Piper and the Saboteur. Designed by Colin Dömer with art by Dennis Lohausen, it plays in 20–40 minutes and is all about outsmarting your opponent while keeping your true intentions hidden. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/449978/tricky-traders
Published On: April 12th, 2026Categories: Video
Join Mark as he unboxes and explores the exquisite collector's edition of Excalibur, a game of bluffing, subterfuge, and Arthurian legends. Discover the intricate components, setup, and gameplay insights that make this game a must-have for fans of strategic party games. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/434172/excalibur
Published On: April 11th, 2026Categories: Video
Excalibur Collector's Edition has arrived. Huzzah. You won't believe this amazing box this game comes in. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/434172/excalibur
Published On: April 10th, 2026Categories: Video
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