On this, the birthday of the United States, Brendan reflects on some relevant themes for the fourth of July and some games that relate to them. Join us!

Games mentioned:

A Few Acres of Snow
Small World
Monopoly
Diplomacy
Axis and Allies
Freedom: The Underground Railroad
Legendary: Marvel
Love Letter
Wok on Fire
Hanabi
Episode music: “Stars and Stripes Forever” by John Phillip Sousa, recorded by the US Army Band

Epidose photo: “Fireworks” by Jorgan Kesseler

What ideas do you associate with the 4th of July? If you’re not from the US, what is your country’s version of this holiday, and how do you celebrate it? Drop by our guild, #3269, over at BoardGame Geek and let us know!