Episode 242 - Newton In Caldera Park

 In this week’s episode we'll cover Kingdomino: Origins, The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth, answer questions in the School of Gaming and discuss changes in the hobby in the new segment, Game Schooler Reacts!00:00 - Introduction03:34 - Kingdomino: Origins15:01 - Ad - Chameleon15:36 - Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth28:49 - Ad - Dice Alarm For Weak-Wristed Rolls29:59 - School of Gaming38:00 - Ad - Gaming Snack Mittens39:08 - Game Schooler Reacts: Changes in the Hobby

In this week’s episode we'll cover Caldera Park, Newton, answer questions in the School of Gaming and recap our experience at Gamehole Con!00:00 - Introduction to Game Schooler Podcast01:58 - Caldera Park14:17 - Accruals: The Budget Balancing Game15:13 - Newton29:51 - Deluxe Edition Stickers30:52 - Enjoying Games You're Not Good At38:46 - Confidence and Doubt in Gaming45:48 - Shelf of Shame Storage Cloth46:44 - Gamehole Con Experience Recap

In this week’s episode we'll feature an extended School of Gaming, and play Game Schooler Blind Rank, Troll Er No?, and the Great Game Guessing Game!03:21 - School of Gaming24:44 - Ad - People In A Room25:37 - Game Schooler Blind Rank34:43 - Ad - Portable Convention Shower36:20 - Troll Er No - 7 Wonders40:45 - Ad - Board Game Vacuum41:37 - The Great Game Guessing Game

In this week’s episode we'll cover Santorini: Second Edition, Forest Shuffle, discuss Unboxing Videos in the School of Gaming and play Troll er No?00:00 - Introduction to the Game Schooler Podcast03:07 - Santorini: Second Edition14:22 - Marriage: The Game15:20 - Forest Shuffle30:54 - Immaculate Game Kit: Protecting Your Game Investment31:58 - School of Gaming: Unboxing Videos39:30 - Utility Gaming Pants40:35 - Troll or No: The Game Review Challenge

In this week’s episode we'll cover MicroMacro: Kids - Crazy City Park, Ticket to Ride: Europe, discuss Solid Game Stores in the School of Gaming and play The Great Game Guessing Game!00:00 - Introductions & Follow-up03:25 - Micro Macro: Kids - Crazy City Park12:47 - Super Deluxe Monopoly14:01 - Ticket to Ride Europe25:05 - The Automatic Rating Changer26:45 - Solid Game Stores33:21 - Game Schooling and Building Connections38:28 - The Appeal of Spin-Off Games42:36 - Nomad: Foldable Gaming Table43:43 - The Great Game Guessing Game

In this episode of the GameSchooler Podcast, hosts Doug and Michael discuss various tabletop games, including '10 Days in the National Parks', 'Toy Battle', 'SuperStore 3000', and 'River Valley Glassworks'. They share insights on gameplay mechanics, strategies, and the overall experience of each game, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and the evolution of their podcast.00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness04:19 - 10 Days in the National Parks13:10 - Ad - Gotcha! The Game of Parental Dominance14:09 - Toy Battle25:05 - Ad - Advanced Gamer Stimulus Expansion26:29 - Superstore 300036:55 - Ad - Meeple Musk - Convention Scents38:07 - River Valley Glassworks

In this week’s episode we'll cover Don’t L.L.A.M.A. Dice, Point Galaxy, Finspan, and Teach Witches!00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness11:09 - Don't L.L.A.M.A. Dice18:54 - Metal Coins Collection20:32 - Point Galaxy31:49 - The BacKallax34:01 - Finspan46:23 - Fantasy Orc Dungeon Tropes: The Miniatures Game47:57 - Tea Witches

In this week’s episode we'll discuss the future of the Game Schooler Podcast, and cover Parks Second Edition, Graft, Tag Team, and Fountains!00:00 - Introduction to the Game Schooler Podcast03:55 - Parks Second Edition15:15 - Graft23:49 - Tag Team34:48 - Fountains50:12 - Carl's Crowdfundin' Countdown

In this week’s episode we'll discuss the future of the Game Schooler Podcast, and cover Fight 5, Fliptoons, Railroad Tiles, and A Place For All My Books00:00 - Podcast Evolution and Future Directions11:48 - Fight 519:46 - Exploring Flip Tunes29:00 - Railroad Tiles41:07 - A Place for All My Books52:03 - Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

In this week’s episode we talk to Chris Yi of the Dice Tower about Gaming, Content Creation, and Designing Games!00:00 - Introduction to Tabletop Gaming and Guest Introduction01:35 - Chris Yi's Journey into Gaming03:33 - Transitioning to Content Creation08:25 - Managing Content Creation and Burnout13:09 - Staying Positive in the Gaming Community16:41 - Exciting Developments in the Gaming Industry18:34 - The Joys of Working in Gaming20:49 - Unexpected Aspects of the Job23:13 - Family Gaming Experiences26:02 - The Essence of Tabletop Gaming27:07 - The Joy of Podcasting and Game Design27:38 - Diving into Game Design: The Birth of Soda Jerk30:49 - Understanding Soda Jerk: Gameplay Mechanics Explained32:32 - Future Projects: What's Next for Chris?33:45 - Teaching vs. Learning Games: A Personal Preference34:29 - Conventions: Essen vs. Gen Con40:01 - The Dice Tower Retreat vs. Convention: A Comparison45:08 - Philosophy of Luck: A Positive Mindset