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Small Publishers - Episode 061

2017-08-0401:41:46

Before we get into the main reviews of 2 small publisher games, we have a look at some games we have played recently : Automobiles Purrrlock Einstein Haspelknecht Lobotomy Nina and Pinta We then get into the main games of the episode - Heir to the Throne and Affliction Salem 1692. Now one of these games one of the corners really, well, dislikes - and it maybe not who you think. We talk about the theme and components, mechanisms, and various other aspects of the games.

TAtGB - Episode 80 - Finale

2021-02-1601:10:16

This is it, the final episode of Talking Across the Game Board. We have a look back at the history (briefly) of the shows on the network. We also give a behind the scenes look - what do we use to edit the audiofiles? How do we record remotely? How do you publish a podcast? What equipment do you need? We also look at why we are stopping, then look at what is next.

TAtGB - Episode 78 - Relaxing

2021-01-1950:34

This week Dean and Graeme discuss gaming as relaxation. Can we play games to relax or is there always some level of stress in games? What would make a game relaxing? Are there certain genres of games that are more relaxing? We then look at our Top 5 Games We Play To Relax.

TAtGB - Episode 79 - Light Games

2021-01-0501:03:03

This week Dean and Graeme have a look at light games. How do we classify light games? Can you have a long light game? What about a simple rule set but lots to think about? Do we look down our noses at light games? We then do our Top 5 Light Games (rated 1.5 or below on BoardGameGeek)

TAtGB - Episode 77 - 2020 in Review

2021-01-0554:45

We look back at 2020, and look at the games we never got a chance to play. We also have a discussion on older games in general. Do we only look at the New Releases section or do we have a list of older games we always keep an eye out for? If we miss a new release, is it out of sight out of mind? We then do a Top 5 2020 Games We Want To Play

TAtGB - Episode 76 - Deluxe Editions

2020-12-2201:05:55

This week Graeme had some sticker shock while looking at games! We look at deluxe editions - do we buy them? Do we want them? How much is too much? Given the option, would we get a Deluxe edition or a normal edition? Top 5 Games We Want As A Deluxe Edition

TAtGB - Episode 75 - Stuck in Time

2020-12-0801:01:51

Only a few episodes left of the Podcast, please make sure you send in any questions/comments for the finale ASAP! This week Dean and I look at games that are Stuck in Time - that is games that have a strong connection to the time period in which they are set (not just historical, but could be future time period as well). Do we have a preference for the time period? With our different backgrounds in gaming, does that make a difference in what we call a "Historical Game"? We then do a Top 5 Games Stuck in Time (pick 5 different Eras and pick one game from each).

TAtGB - Episode 74 - Disappointing Games

2020-11-2401:21:13

This week Dean and Graeme talk about disappointments. What would cause our disappointment in a game? Hype? Designer Expectations? Recommendations? Have gotten wise in our old age and can avoid disappointments? We then do our Top 5 Games We Wanted to Like but Were Disappointed

TAtGB - Episode 73 - BGG Top 100 Unplayed

2020-11-1001:03:19

This week we look at the BGG Top 100 games - and specifically the ones we have not played. How many do you need to play to get your "gamer" badge? Is there a need to play them? What about genres you like - should you try those from the top 100? We then do our Top 5 Games we have NOT played in the top 100 that we want to.

TAtGB - Episode 72 - Essen Spiel

2020-10-2701:19:38

It's that time of year! Essen Spiel just finished where publishers show off shiny new games. In our yearly tradition we look back at the 10 games we picked from last year's Essen Spiel to see if we've played them and what we thought of them. Then we give out Top 10 Games we are looking forward to from Essen Spiel 2020.

TAtGB - Episode 71 - Large Publishers

2020-10-1301:05:49

This week we look at large publishers. Do we seek out large publishers? Do we trust the games they put out? Are we more willing to take a chance on an unknown game from them? Are their brands diluted? We then do our pick from 5 large publishers.

TAtGB - Episode 70 - Endings

2020-09-2901:01:01

This week we start with a brief announcement, then we talk about game endings. What are our favourite ways for a game to end? Can the ending of a game feel anticlimactic? Do we have a favourite way for a game to end? We then do our Top 5 Game Endings

TAtGB - Episode 69 - Bad Expansions

2020-09-1501:04:37

This week we look at bad expansions. Have you ever disliked an expansion to a game you love? What about an expansion that made you dislike the base game? We look at what makes a bad expansion and decide what exactly the role of an expansion is. We then do our Top 5 Bad Expansions.

TAtGB - Episode 68 - Evacuation Box Games

2020-09-0142:18

This week we look at what games would we back into an evacuation box if we had to leave our houses in a hurry. Do we have insurance on our games? Would we replace our games if something happened to them or start afresh? We then look at our Top 5 Games We'd Pack into our Evacuation Box.

TAtGB - Episode 67 - Competitiveness

2020-08-1847:50

Dean and Graeme talk competitiveness in this episode. Since neither one of us is remotely competitive in any way we try and understand the need to do well. Does it effect our enjoyment of the game? Do we wish we were more competitive? We finish with our Top 5 Games We Are Always Competitive In.

TAtGB - Episode 66 - BoardGameGeek Stats

2020-08-0401:02:11

Both Dean and Graeme use BoardGameGeek on a regular basis and agree it is the best board game site out there. But in our perfect world, what would we add to the site to make it even better? We also look at the stats that are available on BGG and see which ones we find useful. We then do our Top 10 Games from the Most Voted On Games from BoardGameGeek.com

TAtGB - Episode 65 - Gaming with the Family

2020-07-2152:58

This week we talk about gaming with our families. How often do we get to play? What types of gamers do we have in the house? How do we pick games for them? Do we buy games for them? We then do our Top 5 Games We Play with our Family

TAtGB - Episode 64 - Heavy Games

2020-07-0748:03

This week we look at heavy games - what makes a game heavy? Do we like them? Do we seek them out? Are there things that a heavy game must have? What about length? We then do our Top 5 Heavy Games (outside of our Top 100 games of all time).

TAtGB - Episode 63 - Designers Redux

2020-06-2344:34

After finishing our Top 100 Games of All Time and seeing how many different designers there were, we thought it would be a good idea to revisit the topic of Designers. Do designers make a difference to our gaming choices? Are there automatic buys/skips? Is there one designer where we have to get all their games? We then do our Top 5 Games Designed by Non-male Designers.

TAtGB - Episode 62 - One Hit Wonders

2020-06-0946:10

This week Dean and Graeme discuss "one hit wonders". What do we mean? What/Who qualifies? Is it more of a percent of games we like/dislike? This is a very subjective topic. We then do our Top 5 One (or two...) Hit Wonders

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