A brief podcast about hobby board games, recorded by English professor Brendan Riley on brief 15 minute walks around town. Join us for a stroll as we discuss mechanisms, gameplay, theory, and topics of the day.
Find show notes at RattleboxGames.com
A brief podcast about hobby board games, recorded by English professor Brendan Riley on brief 15 minute walks around town. Join us for a stroll as we discuss mechanisms, gameplay, theory, and topics of the day.
Find show notes at RattleboxGames.com
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A brief podcast about hobby board games, recorded by English professor Brendan Riley on brief 15 minute walks around town. Join us for a stroll as we discuss mechanisms, gameplay, theory, and topics of the day.
Find show notes at RattleboxGames.com
A brief podcast about hobby board games, recorded by English professor Brendan Riley on brief 15 minute walks around town. Join us for a stroll as we discuss mechanisms, gameplay, theory, and topics of the day.
Find show notes at RattleboxGames.com
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Brendan shares a bit about three games he tried for the first time, and one he dusted off. Join us, won’t you?
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/348602/illiterati
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/350689/wormholes
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/329939/keystone-north-america
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/164928/orleans (revisited)
What games have you tried lately? Share over on https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3269/.
Brendan shares the https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/344179-brendan?ref=nav_mybooks&shelf=2023-q3. Join us, won’t you?
- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5728765142
- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5728770205
- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50218252-an-elderly-lady-is-up-to-no-good
- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59122046-an-elderly-lady-must-not-be-crossed
- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5684248162
- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5699037935
- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/138926515-very-good-jeeves
- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5393872176
- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5757478824
- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5802585785
- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5802589816
- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5897287736
What have you been reading? Head over to https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3269/ and share there!
Brendan shares his November gameplay experiences, and his plans for December. Join us, won’t you?
- https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/309268/2023-top-stack-list?itemid=10204449
- NEW GAME – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/313008/apollo-game-inspired-nasa-moon-missions✓
- TOP 50 CHOICE – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/281442/trismegistus-ultimate-formulaX
- SOLO – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/304783/hadrians-wallX
- STUBBORN CHOICE – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/340325/vagrantsongX
- https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/213880/shelf-opportunity
- https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/309268/2023-top-stack-list?itemid=10288095
- NEW GAME – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/304783/hadrians-wall
- TOP 50 CHOICE – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/281442/trismegistus-ultimate-formula
- SOLO – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/329148/hunted-wode-ridge
- STUBBORN CHOICE – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/340325/vagrantsong
What did you play in November? Share your plays and plans over on https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3269/.
Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried recently, and returns to an old favorite. Join us, won’t you?
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/275044/glow
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/198971/underlings-underwing
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/5/acquire
- https://rattleboxgames.com/tag/acquire/
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/360692/septima
What games have you tried lately? Share your plays over on Boardgamegeek in https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3269/.
Brendan shares a bit about the selection of games he brought with on his Thanksgiving visit to the in-laws’ house. Join us, won’t you?
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/286428/wits-wagers-its-vegas-baby
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/131260/qwixx
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/348602/illiterati
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/175117/celestia
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/224037/codenames-duet
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/342942/ark-nova
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/9209/ticket-ride
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/302425/unlock-mythic-adventures
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/287954/azul-summer-pavilion
- apollo: A Game Inspired by NASA Moon Missions
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/25669/qwirkle
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/155426/castles-mad-king-ludwig
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/329939/keystone-north-america
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/342762/walk-park
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/294514/5-minute-mystery
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/194100/costa-rica
What games did you play over break? Share your experience over onhttps://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3269/!
Brendan shares his first impression of three games he tried for the first time recently. Join us, won’t you?
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/345972/cat-box-deluxe-edition
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/339789/welcome-moon
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/233867/welcome
- https://rattleboxgames.com/2021/08/28/pick-up-deliver-360-welcome-to-message-from-the-deep/
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/218995/santo-domingo
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/368017/point-city
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/274960/point-salad
- https://rattleboxgames.com/2019/09/07/pick-up-heist-one-team-one-mission-raiders-of-the-north-sea-sfthx3/
What games have you tried recently? Head over to https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3269/ and join the conversation!
Brendan looks back at his view of the best games of 2014. Join us, won’t you?
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/164928/orleans (top 50)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/150376/dead-winter-crossroads-game (top 50)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/157354/five-tribes (top 50)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/132531/roll-galaxy
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/156336/onirim-second-edition
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/155426/castles-mad-king-ludwig
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/156566/lords-xidit
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/158109/onward-venus
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/289223/aquasphere
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/169654/deep-sea-adventure
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/159632/strife-legacy-eternals
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/274466/valley-kings-premium-edition
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/147949/one-night-ultimate-werewolf
Honorable Mentions:
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/154246/la-isla
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/133632/mythotopia
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/153097/heroes-wanted
Favorites I don’t Own
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/161970/alchemists
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/146652/legendary-encounters-alien-deck-building-game
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/153938/camel
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/146886/la-granja
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/160477/onitama
Games I want to Try
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/159675/fields-arle
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/82222/xia-legends-drift-system
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/109276/kanban-drivers-edition
What are your favorite 2014 games? Share them over in https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3269/.
Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried recently and one game he revisited. Join us, won’t you?
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/340834/gravwell-2nd-edition
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/27162/kingsburg
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1198/set
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/315954/hunt-killer-death-dive-bar
What games have you played recently? Share them over in https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3269/.
Brendan shares a bit about what drafting games he likes and why. Join us, won’t you?Drafting from a shared pool.
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/199561/sagrada
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/230802/azul
- https://rattleboxgames.com/2021/10/07/pick-up-deliver-372-sagrada-vs-azul-duel/
Engine Building drafting
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/262712/res-arcana (https://rattleboxgames.com/2022/05/25/pick-up-deliver-439-res-arcana-vs-mottainai-mftd-duel/)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/271324/its-wonderful-world
Board Manipulation drafting
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/170216/blood-rage
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/184921/bunny-kingdom
Tableau Building
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/68448/7-wonders
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/133473/sushi-go
What drafting games do you enjoy? Share your thoughts over on https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3269/
Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he played for the first time recently, and one he revisited. Join us, won’t you?
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/294514/5-minute-mystery
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/302463/telestrations-upside-drawn
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/128554/voluspa
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/192927/last-friday
What games have you been playing lately? Head over to https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3269/ and share your plays!