Episode 79: New Host, Essen Tips + Games We've Recently Played with Nikki
Description
Nikki Pontius introduces the new host of the BGG Podcast, Amanda Panda, tells you her tips if you go to Spiel Essen, and they discuss some games they have recently played.
- Introduction
- Board Game Geek has a new Quiz show!
- Welcome Amanda as the new host!
- Getting to know Amanda: Her Journey into the hobby
- Tips for attending Spiel Essen: Board Game Convention
- Recent games we've played and our thoughts
- Big Sur from 25th Century Games
- Endeavor: Deep Sea from Burnt Island Games and the Grand Gamers Guild
- Finspan from Stonemaier games
- River Market from Kids Table Board Games
- Jungo from Happy Camper Games + Nanatoridori from KTBG
- Citizens of the Spark from Thunderworks Games
- The Peak Team from Matagot
- Bomb Busters from Pegasus Spiele
- The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship from Zman Games
- Mythical Dice from Playte and Iello
- Where can you find us next?
- Sign off
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Uprising - Legendary Big Box & True Solo Mode is coming to Gamefound from Nemesis games.
If you missed getting the game or are learning about it for the first time, you can now get the Legendary Big Box with all the expansions!
https://gamefound.com/en/projects/nemesisgames/uprising-big-box-true-solo
You can check out Dewan, before the world wide release in January 2026, at Essen Spiel 2025.
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/439742/dewan
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