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A board game podcast where your hosts Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff review unusual, forgotten and under-appreciated board games.
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While the cat's away... Chris is traveling the globe this episode, so Jason has free reign over the game selections. Will his recent streak of mediocre contributions to the gem lineup continue? Or will digging deep into the library produce some new favorites? Join Jason Yanchuleff, Bill Arney and newcomer Ken Cantrell as they investigate 3 more possible gems.FEATURED GAMES:00:00 Intro & Banter00:25:11 Feudality00:57:03 Campanile01:20:50 QuebecMUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):...
Fantasy is a theme that has exploded into popularity in the past 30 years or so. It has had an impact on books, movies, TV, video games, and not least, board games. In this episode of Hidden Gems, your hosts Chris Alley, Bill Arney, and Cameron Lockey celebrate their enjoyment of the genre and review three fantasy-themed games.FEATURED GAMES:00:00 Intro & Banter00:46:38 Gargon01:13:52 Lost Legends01:53:55 DragonstrikeMUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):Gargon: "On a Bird's Wing"...
What is it about Stefan Feld that keeps us coming back for more? In this latest episode pulled from some lesser known titles of his vast catalog, join your regular hosts Chris Alley and Jason Yanchuleff as they welcome guest host Daniel Wahlen of The Game Table to chat about a new crop of 3 potential gems.FEATURED GAMES:00:00 Intro & Banter00:33:02 Roma00:59:01 Pillars of the Earth: Builder's Duel01:32:33 Forum TrajanumMUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):Roma: “Battle Sword”, Ph...
Make sure your seat backs and tray tables are in their upright positions before you fly the friendly skies with the Hidden Gems crew of Chris Alley, Bill Arney and Jason Yanchuleff as they soar through a new trio of games. Will the guys first attempt at the "two-and-a-new" format fly or end up grounded? Find out if any new gems are to be had on this latest, airline-themed episode.FEATURED GAMES:00:00 Intro & Banter00:41:45 Blue Skies01:13:14 Jet Set01:40:29 Sky TeamMUSIC (courtesy of http...
We're approaching the end of another year, and that means it's time for a little Christmas cheer! Have a holly jolly, merry little Christmas with the whole Hidden Gems crew of Chris Alley, Bill Arney, Cameron Lockey and Jason Yanchuleff as they check out 3 stocking stuffer-sized games. Will they be gems or lumps of coal? Find out on this, our final episode of 2023!FEATURED GAMES:00:00:00 Intro & Banter00:43:36 Kryptos01:09:50 Fzzzt!01:37:42 Twinkle StarshipMUSIC (c...
The Spiel series continues with a new installment of nominees from 2012! Dig in with you hosts Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey and Jason Yanchuleff as they take a look at another crop of prestigiously nominated, yet strangely overlooked games -- listen in to hear our thoughts on the Spiel judges' decisions!FEATURED GAMES:00:00 Intro & Banter00:27:19 Kulami00:50:21 Miss Lupun01:14:56 Kingdom BuilderMUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):Kulami: “T Minus 5”, Farrell WootenMiss Lupun: “Ma...
Scares are aplenty in this year's special Halloween edition of Hidden Gems! Will poor Dean survive a night at the Kurtz's? Will Jason and Cameron do better on Chris' torturous Halloween-themed trivia game show? And, most importantly, will we find any more gems? Join your hosts Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff, Bill Arney and Cameron Lockey as they bring you three fresh reviews of unusual, forgotten, and under-appreciated Halloween-themed games in this 2023 episode of Hidden Gems!FEATURED GAMES:0...
Castle building in the Scottish highlands, spicy peppers and a game about, well... Watch out for the smelly stuff on this episode with your hosts Chris Alley, Bill Arney and Jason Yanchuleff as they step around three poo-tential gems from publisher Zoch Verlag.FEATURED GAMES:00:00:00 Intro & Banter00:30:03 Kalimambo00:49:04 Scharfe Schoten01:17:48 Kilt CastleMUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):Kalimambo: "Bwamu", Balafola SuediScharfe Schoten: “Pots and Pancakes”, Al...
Words with sheep, network building in the islands (also with sheep) and a vicious abstract (not so much about sheep). This week, your hosts Chris Alley, Bill Arney and Jason Yanchuleff take on the good and the baa-aa-ahd of three titles by designer Marcel-André Casasola Merkle.FEATURED GAMES:00:00:00 Intro & Banter00:29:51 Attribute00:48:55 Santa Cruz01:16:56 AttikaMUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):Attribute: "Cows on the Loose (60s Pop Version)", Magnus Ringblom Santa C...
We all know and love this prolific designer of the Catan series, but what lesser known (or just less talked about) gems might be hiding in his repertoire? This week, join your hosts Chris Alley, Bill Arney and Jason Yanchuleff as they take a look at three games by the late Klaus Teuber.FEATURED GAMES:00:00:00 Intro & Banter00:39:29 Wacky Wacky West01:06:56 Tumult Royale01:36:22 DomaineMUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):Wacky Wacky West: "Full Moon Rag", Roy WilliamsTumult...
In this special episode of Hidden Gems, your hosts Chris Alley, Bill Arney, and Cameron Lockey review three Roman-themed games including one requested by one of our Patreon Gem Miners.FEATURED GAMES:00:00:00 Intro & Banter00:22:35 Sylla00:51:31 Ave Caesar01:21:39 ConstantinopolisMUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):Sylla: "Conspiracy, Inc", Alec SlayneAve Caesar: “Bring on the Adventure”, Raymond Grouse Constantinopolis: "Dance of the Wildcats", DeskantFOLLOW US:Email: hidd...
It only took us fifty episodes to finally get serious about how hidden our gems are! In this episode, your hosts Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff, and Bill Arney dig up three games from Chris's beneath the floor boards of Chris's game room so hidden, BGG doesn't even know about them. Tune in to find out what they are.FEATURED GAMES:00:00:00 Intro & Banter00:21:08 Toguz Korgool00:53:34 Conquest at Kismet01:19:56 StackedMUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):Toguz Korgool: "...
We're FINALLY back! On this special 50th episode of Hidden Gems, all your hosts, Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff, Bill Arney, and Cameron Lockey gather to celebrate the occasion by reviewing three games chosen by our incredible audience, finally give away a copy of Strasbourg, and talk more than you've ever wanted about our favorite video games.FEATURED GAMES:00:00:00 Intro & Banter00:12:28 Strasbourg Giveaway00:19:18 Top 10 Video Games Lists01:25:34 Quo Vadis02:02:41 Nort...
TL>DL: Episode 50 is going to be delayed for a while due to some recent and upcoming host vacation schedules. Stay tuned for our next episode coming sometime in May. In the meantime, go to https://forms.gle/jWSGLAju547spScY8 and leave your review for one of the games: Northern Pacific, Quo Vadis?, and Santiago!FOLLOW US:Email: hiddengemsboardgamepodcast@gmail.comWeb: https://hiddengems.gamesPatreon: https://patreon.com/hiddengemspodcastInstagram: @hiddengems.gamesFacebook: @hiddengemsboard...
In this episode, Chris (finally) takes a break, and your hosts Jason Yanchuleff, Bill Arney, and Cameron Lockey dig into three more games designed by the same guy who brought us Potato Man and Kupferkessel Co., which each brought respectively very low, and very high marks. Is there more to Mr. Burkhardt's repertoire? Tune in to find out!FEATURED GAMES:00:00:00 Intro & Banter00:15:08 Casa Grande00:35:33 Trump. Tricks. Game!00:56:12 SeelandMUSIC (courtesy of https://...
There was fairly gushing praise from all the HG crew for 2 out 3 games from designer Stefan Dorra going way back to our 7th episode -- where Chris even gave out a notable two 6-ratings! And then there was Tonga Bonga ... at least Bill liked it! What will the guys think of another triumvirate of games from the same esteemed designer? Join your hosts Chris Alley, Bill Arney and Jason Yanchuleff to find out!FEATURED GAMES:00:00:00 Intro & Banter00:20:39 Eselsbrücke00:41:44 ...
"In that dream I thought the eastern sky grew dark and there was a growing thunder, but in the West a pale light lingered...doom was near at hand" In this episode of Hidden Gems, fantasy lovers and hosts Chris Alley and Cameron Lockey take on games with a beloved theme: Lord of the Rings.FEATURED GAMES:00:00:00 Intro & Banter00:24:13 King's Gate00:47:40 Lord of the Rings: The Cooperative Game01:13:24 Middle Earth QuestMUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):C...
Need a bit of sun and sand to kick off the new year this cold January? Also, who knew there were so many board games with the Easter Island moai as a theme? Catch some rays and find out more about these mysterious statues in this episode with your hosts Chris Alley and Jason Yanchuleff as they check out three new promising gems with Easter Island-themes.FEATURED GAMES:00:00:00 Intro & Banter00:27:43 Easter Island00:45:09 Rapa Nui01:07:21 GiantsMUSIC (courtesy of ht...
It's that time of year again! Christmas cheer abounds in this final episode of 2022 where the whole Hidden Gems crew of Chris Alley, Bill Arney, Cameron Lockey and Jason Yanchuleff get in the Christmas spirit with 3 new potential gems. Will any of them make the cut? How will the guys do on Chris's latest holiday-themed trivia? Will Cameron treat us to another carol or two? And do I spy some gifts to be had under the HG tree? Tune in for all the festivities!FEATURED GAMES:00:00:00 ...
The Spiel series continues with a new installment of nominees from 2013! Dig in with you hosts Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey and Jason Yanchuleff as they take a look at another crop of prestigiously nominated, yet strangely overlooked games -- listen in to hear our thoughts on the Spiel judges' decisions!FEATURED GAMES:00:00 Intro & Banter00:20:31 Trigger!00:34:30 Mixtour00:54:48 Yay!01:13:20 Divinare01:33:22 Final Ranking of Nominated GamesMUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):Trig...
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Listened to episode 0. Great introduction. Subscribed and working my way through. 👍