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Under the Hood:  We roll up our sleeves and talk about games from the perspective of their mechanics! The mechanisms that are present and cover what some of the buzzwords may mean.    Rallyman GT By Jean-Christophe Bouvier Published by Holy Grail Games Released in 2020 A deeper look - We pick a game (each) and do a deeper dive into the title. Not a review but speaking to the mechanics of it, NOTING any challenges in obtaining said title. So this does not have to be all new hotness.    Downforce  By Rob Daviau, Justin D. Jacobson, Wolfgang Kramer Published by Restoration Games Released in 2017   Beyond the Box - Sleeves, Mats, Dice, customized. This time a VERY SPECIAL Summer of Games themed look at accessories to make your racing games BRILLIANT!  Replacement Cars   Alex shares some thoughts!   Etsy Manufacturers for car replacements: Link one Link Two 17mm Formula one cars   Shapeways F1 Section for F1 Cars for boardgames  Mae Mini World for Cars   With all of these make sure to look into the size of the car you need, it will be easiest to measure the current cars you have. 17-22 mm (Usually)   Files Section of BGG, Publisher sites for add-ons expansions  Links:  Podstudio1  BGG  Essen  Etsy   Music:  As always from the amazing community of gifted musicians, arrangers, and composers over at ocremix.org go visit and support them for the full project and so much more amazing music!   Outro :  De Nuit / by mv feat. Jeff Ball Original Track - The Phantom Forest Album - Final Fantasy VI: Balance and Ruin Project Page - Final Fantasy VI: Balance and Ruin | OC ReMix Content Group - Final Fantasy VI Original Copyright - Square Enix Original Composers - Nobuo Uematsu

Solo Flight (On the table) - We will examine what the game is like when played, to personify that experience, cover angles and what to expect from the title: components, setting, rules and the overall atmosphere.    This Episode Wreckland Run By Scott Almes Published by Renegade Game Studios Released in 2022.   Points to hit: Rules - This covers everything in the Rule book from setup to actually communicating what you are doing when you play.   Components - Every piece in the box, this also covers table presence, what does it look like when it is all laid out, how much real estate does it take up?   Play - How does the game play, is it smooth, what are the fun interactions, what does it encourage. Is it a stand alone mechanics rich experience, or a more puzzle oriented gaming session?   Theme - What does the title do with its theme, how does it use it to further the narrative of the game and provide atmosphere when playing. Links:  Podstudio1 BGG Music:  As always from the amazing community of gifted musicians, arrangers, and composers over at ocremix.org go visit and support them for the full project and so much more amazing music! Intro/Interlude/Outro :  Sparkle / by Joshua Morse Original Song: Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia - Emerald Mist From The Album - Castlevania: Sonata of the Damned Project Page - http://sotd.ocremix.org - Castlevania: Sonata of the Damned Original Composer - Yasuhiro Ichihashi  

Intro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome!  Game Time! : Our Hosts will place any general gaming topic in this slot as they see fit! So it may be a new release, PSA etc. if it's Gaming related, and it's time to talk about it, it's GAME TIME!   This time Alex talks about his time at the Disney Lorcana game launch!!    Lorcana Designed by Ryan Miller, Steve Warner Published by Ravensburger Released in 2023 Links:  Podstudio1  BGG      Music:  As always from the amazing community of gifted musicians, arrangers, and composers over at ocremix.org go visit and support them for the full project and so much more amazing music!   Outro :  De Nuit / by mv feat. Jeff Ball Original Track - The Phantom Forest Album - Final Fantasy VI: Balance and Ruin Project Page - Final Fantasy VI: Balance and Ruin | OC ReMix Content Group - Final Fantasy VI Original Copyright - Square Enix Original Composers - Nobuo Uematsu

Intro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome!    Summer of Games Theme 2023 Summer Speedway - We focus on Racing themed games in all forms!   First Impressions – We talk about the first time with a title, from the acquisition to the first look, to the first play and deliver thoughts in writing and on the show.    Thunder Road Vendetta By Marie Bergeron, Garrett Kaida Published by Restoration Games ReReleased in 2023   Building Blocks - New to the Hobby Must have games, by mechanic and genre' do you need some games if you own others in the same category?   The Quest for El Dorado By Reiner Knizia Published by Ravensburger Released in 2017 Summer Of Games Game choice: Our Hosts share their end of show games to go get right now!   Alex: Scout By Kei Kajino Published by Oink Games Released in 2019   Larry: Bohnanza by  Uwe Rosenberg Published by AMIGO Released in 1997       Links:  Podstudio1  BGG    Music:  As always from the amazing community of gifted musicians, arrangers, and composers over at ocremix.org go visit and support them for the full project and so much more amazing music!   Outro :  De Nuit / by mv feat. Jeff Ball Original Track - The Phantom Forest Album - Final Fantasy VI: Balance and Ruin Project Page - Final Fantasy VI: Balance and Ruin | OC ReMix Content Group - Final Fantasy VI Original Copyright - Square Enix Original Composers - Nobuo Uematsu

Intro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome!  Grand Designs - Talk to  Designers about the process and what is their recent projects This time we welcome Tom Sturdevant Designer of Q-less about his wonderful life Journey and Games!   Summer Of Games Game choice: Our Hosts share their end of show games to go get right now! Alex: Dutch Blitz Designed by Werner Ernst George Muller Published by Dutch Blitz Games Company Released in 1960.   Larry: Ashes Reborn Designed by Isaac Vega Published by Plaid Hat Games Released in 2015.    Special guest Show Links: Q-less Discover Tom on Tiktok    Links:  Podstudio1  BGG      Music:  As always from the amazing community of gifted musicians, arrangers, and composers over at ocremix.org go visit and support them for the full project and so much more amazing music!   Outro :  De Nuit / by mv feat. Jeff Ball Original Track - The Phantom Forest Album - Final Fantasy VI: Balance and Ruin Project Page - Final Fantasy VI: Balance and Ruin | OC ReMix Content Group - Final Fantasy VI Original Copyright - Square Enix Original Composers - Nobuo Uematsu

Intro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome! Talk: Earth Designed by Maxime Tardif Published by Inside Up Games Released in 2023 . Summer Of Games 2023 Edition!   Theme: Summer Speedway - We focus on Racing themed games in all forms!   First Impressions – We talk about the first time with a title, from the acquisition to the first look, to the first play and deliver thoughts in writing and on the show. Heat:Pedal to the Metal By Asger Harding Granerud, Daniel Skjold Pedersen Published by Days of Wonder Released in 2022   Not just Good, but SUPER Good - Top 3 lists themed by genre This time TWO player Games!   Alex: Boop Designed by Scott Brady Published by Smirk and Laughter Games Released in 2022 Star Wars DB Designed by Caleb Grace Published Fantasy Flight Games Released in 2023 Star Wars Rebellion Designed by Corey Konieczka Published By Fantasy Flight Games Released in 2016 Onitama Designed by Shimpei Sato Published by Arcane Wonders Released in 2014   Hon Mention 7 Wonders Duel Designed By Antoine Bauza, Bruno Cathala    Published by Repos Production     Released in 2015 Aqualin Designed By Marcello Bertocchi Published by KOSMOS Released in 2020 War Chest Designed By Trevor Benjamin, David Thompson Published by Alderac Entertainment Group Released in 2018   Larry:  Star Wars Deck Building Game Designed by  Caleb Grace Published by Fantasy Flight Games Released in 2023  Battlelore 1st Edition Designed by Richard Borg Published by Days of Wonder Released in  2006 Curious Cargo Designed by Ryan Courtney Published by Capstone Games Released in 2020    Hon Mention -  Targi Designed by Andreas Steiger Published by KOSMOS Released in 2012   Tabletube - Inform about Board Games in other formats. This time looking at the mechanics of Deck Building in various Video Game formats and discussing their design, comparing and contrasting to tabletop counterparts. (This is NOT a "this is better/worse because of" session! Want to get into the clever design and the state of the art in DB Game design that we seem to be in, INCLUDING other mediums.)   Alex: Slay the Spire Monster Train   Larry:  Electronic examples:Teppen, Marvel Midnight Suns, Night of the Full Moon TableTop Examples: Aeon's End, Ascension, Digimon Deck Building game   First Impressions – We talk about the first time with a title, from the acquisition to the first look, to the first play and deliver thoughts in writing and on the show. This segment will contain BOTH, so deliver the cliff notes on the show to be discussed, then point to WHO has submitted deeper thoughts on the blog (can be either or both!)   Both: League of Dungeoneers By Michael Lundstedt Published by von Braus publishing Released in 2023. Summer Of Games Game choice: Our Hosts share their end of show games to go get right now!   Alex: Camel Up By Steffen Bogen Published by Eggertspiele Released in  2014   Larry:  Rolling Realms By Jamey Stegmaier Published by Stonemaier Games Released in 2021         Links:  Boardlandia For Games mentioned this show, OR your FLGS (always!)   Podstudio1  BGG      Music:  As always from the amazing community of gifted musicians, arrangers, and composers over at ocremix.org go visit and support them for the full project and so much more amazing music!   Outro :  De Nuit / by mv feat. Jeff Ball Original Track - The Phantom Forest Album - Final Fantasy VI: Balance and Ruin Project Page - Final Fantasy VI: Balance and Ruin | OC ReMix Content Group - Final Fantasy VI Original Copyright - Square Enix Original Composers - Nobuo Uematsu

Intro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome!    Beyond the Box - Sleeves, Mats, Dice, customized.This time Deep dive into the current state of Hobby Board Game assisting accessories! Covered: Gamegenic Token SIlo Ultra Pro Sleeves: Pro Mattes Eclipse   Dragon Shields   Folded Space Game Inserts   Monster Protectors   Zen Bins Show Links:    Podstudio1  BGG      Music:  As always from the amazing community of gifted musicians, arrangers, and composers over at ocremix.org go visit and support them for the full project and so much more amazing music!   Outro :  De Nuit / by mv feat. Jeff Ball Original Track - The Phantom Forest Album - Final Fantasy VI: Balance and Ruin Project Page - Final Fantasy VI: Balance and Ruin | OC ReMix Content Group - Final Fantasy VI Original Copyright - Square Enix Original Composers - Nobuo Uematsu

Special Guest - Cythnia Wallace!   Topic - Miniatures Painting.   Marvel Crisis Protocol Designed by Will Pagani, Will Shick Published by Atomic Mass Games Released in 2019   Links:  Iron Brush Murals Speed Paint Podstudio1  BGG      Music:  As always from the amazing community of gifted musicians, arrangers, and composers over at ocremix.org go visit and support them for the full project and so much more amazing music!   Outro :  De Nuit / by mv feat. Jeff Ball Original Track - The Phantom Forest Album - Final Fantasy VI: Balance and Ruin Project Page - Final Fantasy VI: Balance and Ruin | OC ReMix Content Group - Final Fantasy VI Original Copyright - Square Enix Original Composers - Nobuo Uematsu

On the table, Solo (Solo Flight) - We will examine what the game is like when played, to personify that experience, cover angles and what to expect from the title: components, setting, rules and the overall atmosphere. Noting any difficulty in obtaining said titles where applicable. Points to hit: Rules - This covers everything in the Rule book from setup to actually communicating what you are doing when you play.   Components - Every piece in the box, this can also cover table presence, what does it look like when it is all laid out.   Play - How does the game play, is it smooth, what are the fun interactions, what does it encourage.   Theme - What does the title do with its theme, how does it use it to further the narrative of the game and provide atmosphere for those playing.   Motor City Designed by Adam Hill, Ben Pinchback, Matt Riddle Published by 25th Century Games Original Release to crowdfunding 2022 Links:  Meeple Mountain Podstudio1  BGG      Music:  As always from the amazing community of gifted musicians, arrangers, and composers over at ocremix.org go visit and support them for the full project and so much more amazing music!   Outro :  De Nuit / by mv feat. Jeff Ball Original Track - The Phantom Forest Album - Final Fantasy VI: Balance and Ruin Project Page - Final Fantasy VI: Balance and Ruin | OC ReMix Content Group - Final Fantasy VI Original Copyright - Square Enix Original Composers - Nobuo Uematsu

Nashville Tabletop day 2023!   Open: Reason for the show - ITTD History and background. Discussion about why we think it's important, and a wonderful day!  Share resources on air about how to get involved. Speak to our local host Andy Matthews of Meeple Mountain.   Getting to know you - We look at certain boardgame related topics and explore strategies for getting involved. ITTD and conventions, starting/joining/finding a local game group. The Right kind of crowd - Talking about the type of players/crowd that a particular game is aimed at, convention edition. Larry - Players looking for a full experience Game: Lisboa Published by Eagle Gryphon Games Alex - Player Type looking for the atypical  Game: Two Rooms and a Boom Published by  Tuesday Knight Games   Conventional wisdom - convention going ons Entries taken from: Meeple Mountain entries from their list located Here Steve Jackson Games entries from their list located Here   Listed Conventions this episode:  May 27-29: ReCon 2023 - A ReMarkable Tabletop Gaming Experience – Kernersville, NC Location: Project:Re3, 1474 Kerner Rd, Kernersville, NC 27284 Since 2017, ReCon - A ReMarkable Tabletop Gaming Experience has grown to be the largest non-profit community board gaming event in North Carolina. This event features 4500+ sq ft of dedicated space, a play-2-win event, a staff tabletop gaming flea market, raffle and door prizes, a curated game library, and access to food, drinks, and snacks on site. All proceeds from ReCon 2023 will be donated to H.O.P.E. for Belarus to support local families planning to host children from Belarus in their homes this summer! Contact Person: Luke Dixon For more info, contact: 409 Barnsdale Ridge Road, Kernersville, NC 27284   June 2-4: SaltCON Summer 2023 – Layton, Utah Location: Davis Conference Center, 1651 N 700 W, Layton, UT 84041 Utah's Board Game Destination! The board game event of the Wasatch Front! Come join thousands of gamers, and check out the hottest new releases, enter a tournament, browse game themed jewelry, decor, and accessories. Find a great deal at the game swap, try-before-you-buy with our game library of over 2000 games, advance in D&D Adventurers League, or lose yourself in one of our unique RPG games! Contact Person: Dale Gifford For more info, contact: SaltCON, c/o Dale Gifford, 3730 S Brookside Drive, West Valley City, Utah 84120 Play On Con Birmingham, Alabama Jul. 6-09, 2023   Southern-Fried Gaming Expo Atlanta, Georgia Jul. 28-30, 2023     Board Games Road Show - Touring locally owned shops. This episode we talk with Rick Kueler owner of Game Point a Board Game Cafe and Game Point A Board Game Store. A Few of my Favorite Things - Each Host takes a random title from their collection and covers it at length!   Larry: Button Shy Games collection, the game haul, the games the experiences that they provide, their accessibility, replayability, so much to love!   Alex: Starship Captains By Peter B. Hoffgaard Published by Czech Games Edition Released in 2022  Links:  Game Point A Board Game Store   Meeple Mountain   Podstudio1  BGG      Music:  As always from the amazing community of gifted musicians, arrangers, and composers over at ocremix.org go visit and support them for the full project and so much more amazing music!   Outro :  De Nuit / by mv feat. Jeff Ball Original Track - The Phantom Forest Album - Final Fantasy VI: Balance and Ruin Project Page - Final Fantasy VI: Balance and Ruin | OC ReMix Content Group - Final Fantasy VI Original Copyright - Square Enix Original Composers - Nobuo Uematsu