Turn Turtles Board Game Podcast

Once again Matt and Adam wonder what kind of game might result with the smashing together of two different games in our second installment of GAME SMASH! You'll also hear us talk about: Matt's complete ranking of Unlock Games Evergreen Bagh Chal Dominion Plunder Downforce Othello A new podcasting project is on the way, stay tuned! Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_a_robot_fw Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com Musical credit: "Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5707-still-pickin License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Are there games that you wish existed? Probably. Are there half-baked concepts and frankenstein combinations of games that we think would be cool? Yep! You'll also hear us talk about: Unlock Games like In the Clutches of Hades, The Tonipal's Treasure, The Nautilus' Traps, The House on the Hill, The Island of Doctor Goorse, Squeak and Sausage (Professor Noside) Codenames Chronology Harry Potter Hogwarts battle Root!  Dungeons & Dragons Brandon Sanderson's Way of Kings Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_a_robot_fw Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com Musical credit: "Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5707-still-pickin License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

If you could only own three games, what would they be? That's the question we answer this episode!  You'll also hear us talk about: Downforce Evergreen Lancaster Everdell Strep throat! Listener email! Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_a_robot_fw Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com Musical credit: "Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5707-still-pickin License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

You're trapped in your space pod, which thankfully has an internet connection! So get comfy and tune in to listen to us talk about CRYO! You'll also hear us talk about: Odin’s Ravens Terraforming Mars Magic: The Gathering Commanders Pandemic Legacy Season 0 Go fish (lol) Chess #chesspunks Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_a_robot_fw Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com Musical credit: "Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5707-still-pickin License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

On this episode we talk about the games we've been playing, the drama surrounding Wizards of the Coast / D&D, YOUR favorite games, and whether or not we have memories of our crazy board game experiences.  You'll also hear us talk about: Hansa Teutonica Evergreen Beyond the Sun No Thanks All the games you wrote into us :) Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_a_robot_fw Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com Musical credit: "Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5707-still-pickin License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Happy New Year! On this episode we talk about some 2022 favorites. You'll also hear about: Destinies - Lucky Duck Games My City - Reiner Knizia Just One - Repos Productions No Ship Niagara Math Trade! Archipelago and Lancaster! Dungeons & Dragons Sequence Everdell  Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_a_robot_fw Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com Musical credit: "Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5707-still-pickin License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Roll for initiative... and frost checks? This week we talk about Dungeons & Dragons and fun homebrew rules.  Sheepy time Cascadia Innovation Maglev metro Hansa Teutonica Undaunted normandy 9&10 Just one Niagara Math Trade! Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_a_robot_fw Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com Musical credit: "Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod

On Episode 28 we talk about the most adorable game about counting sheep and escaping nightmares. Don't trip on the fence! Skull Tsuro Starving Artists Sheepy Time! Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_a_robot_fw Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com Musical credit: "Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod

Episode 27 is here! Matt has a lot of games to talk about from the recent "game day" he attended. Listen to here all about: Everdell: Spirecrest Fantasy Realms  Beyond the Sun Hansa Teutonica 5p Innovation Project L Tsuro Terraforming Mars Deception: Murder In Hong Kong Smartphone Inc Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_a_robot_fw Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com Musical credit: "Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod

This episode got lost in the internet tubes for a few days, but it's here now! On episode 26 we herd our cattle, hop aboard a train, and talk about Great Western Trail! Other notable games include: Beyond the Sun Marvel Snap Hearthstone Food Chain Magnate Everdell: Spirecrest Clank! Mantis Falls Fantasy Realms Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_a_robot_fw Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com Musical credit: "Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod

On Episode 25 we talk about the new 2 player card battler from Nerdlab & Richard Garfield, Mindbug! Other topics of discussion: Everdell Complete Collection, Hearthstone, Kickstarter, Queens Dilemma, Aegean Sea, Foodchain Magnate, Frosthaven  Mindbug online: https://tabletopia.com/games/mindbug-2021 Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_a_robot_fw Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com Musical credit: "Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5707-still-pickin License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

On Episode 24 we talk about Hansa Teutonica! Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_a_robot_fw Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com Musical credit: "Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod

On Episode 23 Matt and Adam talk about Catan, Food Chain Magnate, Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile, selling games at markets, storage units full of board games... and more! Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_a_robot_fw Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com Musical credit: "Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod

On Episode 22 we catch up on what we've been up to... and don't talk about anything in particular.  Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_a_robot_fw Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com Musical credit: "Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod

On Episode 21 we talk about "contracts" in board games! Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_a_robot_fw Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com Musical credit: "Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod

On Episode 20 we talk about some of our favorite board game gimmicks. Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_a_robot_fw Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com Musical credit: "Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod

On Episode 19 we talk about some of the games that have been previewed for Essen Spiel 2022! Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com, and follow us on socials @turnturtlesbg Musical credit: "Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod

Without picking the usual candidates, what games would we recommend for people who are new to board games? Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com, and follow us on socials @turnturtlesbg Musical credit: "Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod

How do theme and mechanics in board games relate to each other? Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com, and follow us on socials @turnturtlesbg Musical credit: "Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod

What would we add to Dominion? Listen to find out! Board Game Photographers Youtube channel Victory Point Labs - https://www.youtube.com/victorypointlabs Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com, and follow us on socials @turnturtlesbg Musical credit: "Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod