Play Games, Lose Friends

The temperature is getting hotter outside, and it's heating up in the game room as the guys square off against two worthy opponents in Guards of Atlantis II. Ken introduces Ryan to Alibis, and they finally, FINALLY get to play Abyss. Some older classics are revisited including Fort, Ark Nova and War Chest. Ryan and Ken both fall in love with Rebel Princess.Games DiscussedAbyssStartupsGuard of Atlantis IIAlibisArk NovaFortRebel PrincessWar ChestDoomlingsVisit us at https://shows.acast.com/playgameslosefriends for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow. Please subscribe for more episodes, and leave us a review if you like the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys chat about a huge list of played games, from Root to Doomlings to Finspan! Ryan's got a short update on the status of The Old King's Crown campaign, and Ken shares his healthy haul of spring shopping for new and old games alike.Games DiscussedRiver of GoldViticultureRootPandemic Legacy: Season 0DistilledVagrantsongDoomlingsFinspanAlteredThe Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle EarthRes Arcana DuoSplendor DuelChu HanThe GangMarvel Champions: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Visit us at https://shows.acast.com/playgameslosefriends for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow. Please subscribe for more episodes, and leave us a review if you like the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are back and Ryan's basement is nearly complete, so the recording can resume regularly, and the unveiling of Ken's animatronic nightmare game parlor took place! Plenty of new titles were tried, including Altay: Dawn of Civilization, Nocturne, Orchicalcum and more! Listen in to hear what Ken and Ryan thought, including some winners, some losers, and some that really intrigued them.Games DiscussedHarvestPixiesWrath of Fire MountainAI: 100% HumanSkullOrichalcumAltay: Dawn of CivilizationWar Chest: NightfallNocturneThe Vale of Eternity: ArtifactsVisit us at https://shows.acast.com/playgameslosefriends for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow. Please subscribe for more episodes, and leave us a review if you like the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Ken kicked off 2025 with a slew of games, some old and some new! The guys cover Ra and Arcs in greater detail, and pick apart a few new titles (to them) that they played on two separate occasions with their partners. Ken's youngest continues to enjoy discovering gaming with Dad, and Ryan's excited to show Ken just how good River of Gold is.Games DiscussedRaArcsSpellbookRiver Valley GlassworksMurray the A**hole FrogHarmoniesYakAbandon All ArtichokesReefFlip 7Garden VarietyAgent AvenueRiver of GoldVisit us at https://shows.acast.com/playgameslosefriends for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow. Please subscribe for more episodes, and leave us a review if you like the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's that time of year again! PAX Unplugged 2024 came and went, and Ryan and Ken share their thoughts on the show, some silly statistics, and recount TWENTY different games played, many of which were new experiences for the group! There were a whole lot of trick takers, some heavy strategy games, and a new tactical masterpiece. Listen in and learn what might be on your holiday shopping list for next year!Games DiscussedArk NovaArcsFishingKansas City: The Trick Taking GameYokai SeptetSmall IslandsHarvestRiver of Gold6 ForcesPreySandbagsForest ShuffleMagic TrickFlip7Rafter 5Castle ComboRaViticultureRainbowVisit us at https://shows.acast.com/playgameslosefriends for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow. Please subscribe for more episodes, and leave us a review if you like the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken and Ryan give a slew of first impressions for a bunch of small-box games they've picked up and played in the last few months, and there are a couple favorites in the bunch. Ryan's absolutely hooked on Dune: Imperium's digital implementation (including the new Rise of Ix expansion) and Ken continues to place in the top of his Lorcana league. The guys also highlight their top five releases that are at Essen Spiel this year and Ken continues to amass more and more to his already massive collection!Games DiscussedDune: Imperium - Rise of IxKnarrFarawayThe Vale of EternityPikitAggretsuko: Work/Rage BalanceVisit us at https://shows.acast.com/playgameslosefriends for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow. Please subscribe for more episodes, and leave us a review if you like the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After putting it off for far too long, the guys finally play Dune: Imperium and kick themselves for not trying it sooner. Ken shares Delta with the game group, a crowdfunded hand and resource management title from 2023, and the guys share their first impressions. Ryan's Tichu redemption arc starts, and Ken informs on the fact that they may not have been playing by the rules at all! Some interesting purchases are discussed in the backed/bought section, including some impressive discount finds by Ken, and a certain hype-train title that Ryan just couldn't ignore any longer.Games DiscussedDune: ImperiumDeltaTichuVisit us at https://shows.acast.com/playgameslosefriends for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow. Please subscribe for more episodes, and leave us a review if you like the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken, Ryan, and the rest of their game group pulled off a game day with five new titles! Ryan was chewing his nails in a close race of Thunder Road: Vendetta, while Ken experienced a Marvel Villainous game he didn't quite bargain for. Ryan was also happy to get Distilled to the table, while Ken introduced the group to an all-time classic trick taker in Tichu. Many beers and Ham Slammies were consumed, and much fun was had. Listen to hear the tale!Games DiscussedThunder Road: VendettaPower PlantsMarvel VillainousDistilledTichuVisit us at https://shows.acast.com/playgameslosefriends for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow. Please subscribe for more episodes, and leave us a review if you like the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fifty episodes and still going strong! Ryan and Ken finally get to crack open two much-anticipated Leder Games titles in Root and Ahoy and first impressions are discussed. The guys played two games of 3000 Scoundrels and share their thoughts. Ken brings home the gold in his first Star Wars Unlimited: Shadows of the Galaxy tournament, and Ryan picks up Kutna Hora: The City of Silver and gives it a go. The guys also pick their top five upcoming releases from the BGG GenCon preview. Enjoy!Games DiscussedRoot: A Game of Woodland Might and RightAhoy3000 ScoundrelsDisney LorcanaStar Wars Unlimited: Shadows of the GalaxyThe Crew: Mission Deep SeaKutna HoraVisit us at https://shows.acast.com/playgameslosefriends for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summer is in full effect, and the sweltering weather has driven Ryan and Ken indoors to slam some games! Expeditions gets the official review treatment and the guys are joined by Jamey Stegmaier of Stonemaier Games to talk about all things Stonemaier, as well as Jamey's journey to game designer, publisher, and entrepreneur. Some upcoming Stonemaier titles are discussed, and more goodies, so listen and enjoy!Games DiscussedBosaFit to PrintDisney LorcanaExpeditions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.