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Ken and Ryan give a slew of first impressions for a bunch of small-box games they've picked up and played in the last few months, and there are a couple favorites in the bunch. Ryan's absolutely hooked on Dune: Imperium's digital implementation (including the new Rise of Ix expansion) and Ken continues to place in the top of his Lorcana league. The guys also highlight their top five releases that are at Essen Spiel this year and Ken continues to amass more and more to his already massive collection!
Games Discussed
Dune: Imperium - Rise of Ix
Knarr
Faraway
The Vale of Eternity
Pikit
Aggretsuko: Work/Rage Balance
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After putting it off for far too long, the guys finally play Dune: Imperium and kick themselves for not trying it sooner. Ken shares Delta with the game group, a crowdfunded hand and resource management title from 2023, and the guys share their first impressions. Ryan's Tichu redemption arc starts, and Ken informs on the fact that they may not have been playing by the rules at all! Some interesting purchases are discussed in the backed/bought section, including some impressive discount finds by Ken, and a certain hype-train title that Ryan just couldn't ignore any longer.
Games Discussed
Dune: Imperium
Delta
Tichu
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Ken, Ryan, and the rest of their game group pulled off a game day with five new titles! Ryan was chewing his nails in a close race of Thunder Road: Vendetta, while Ken experienced a Marvel Villainous game he didn't quite bargain for. Ryan was also happy to get Distilled to the table, while Ken introduced the group to an all-time classic trick taker in Tichu. Many beers and Ham Slammies were consumed, and much fun was had. Listen to hear the tale!
Games Discussed
Thunder Road: Vendetta
Power Plants
Marvel Villainous
Distilled
Tichu
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Fifty episodes and still going strong! Ryan and Ken finally get to crack open two much-anticipated Leder Games titles in Root and Ahoy and first impressions are discussed. The guys played two games of 3000 Scoundrels and share their thoughts. Ken brings home the gold in his first Star Wars Unlimited: Shadows of the Galaxy tournament, and Ryan picks up Kutna Hora: The City of Silver and gives it a go. The guys also pick their top five upcoming releases from the BGG GenCon preview. Enjoy!
Games Discussed
Root: A Game of Woodland Might and Right
Ahoy
3000 Scoundrels
Disney Lorcana
Star Wars Unlimited: Shadows of the Galaxy
The Crew: Mission Deep Sea
Kutna Hora
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Summer is in full effect, and the sweltering weather has driven Ryan and Ken indoors to slam some games! Expeditions gets the official review treatment and the guys are joined by Jamey Stegmaier of Stonemaier Games to talk about all things Stonemaier, as well as Jamey's journey to game designer, publisher, and entrepreneur. Some upcoming Stonemaier titles are discussed, and more goodies, so listen and enjoy!
Games Discussed
Bosa
Fit to Print
Disney Lorcana
Expeditions
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The boys are back with some new plays, including the infamous Food Chain Magnate! After putting it on his shelf nearly two years ago and being intimidated by it, Ryan got it on the table and the game group ate it up. Ken provides a big Disney Lorcana update, including some once-in-a-nerd's lifetime luck with Enchanted cards. A recently fulfilled Kickstarter game, Mercurial, gets some play and the guys expand on why this one didn't click for them. Ken's been shopping and Ryan picked up a new smallbox game they love!
Games Discussed
Food Chain Magnate
Mercurial
Disney Lorcana
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Life finds a way... to destroy our recording schedule! Ryan and Ken are back after a long haitus, and you'll hear why. The top 50 gets wrapped up and the guys discuss the beautiful new art in the Wingspan Fan Art Pack, provided to the show by Stonemaier Games. Welcome back and on to the next!
Games Discussed
Wingspan
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The guys continue to count down their top 50, with some surprising new additions to their lists. Ryan and Ken talk about a new-ish trick taker in Holly Oak, by the masterful Tom Lehmann. Ken falls in love with Honey Buzz by trouncing the group for his first win, and Ryan is happy because Renature finally hit the table surface. Some listener advice hopefully helps those in need when deciding what to play, and how to handle if someone isn't having fun.
Games Discussed
Holly Oak
Honey Buzz
Renature
Sea Salt & Paper
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The list continues, this time covering quite a few changes and new additions from last year's list. Ryan and Ken played quite a bit together to celebrate Ken's birthday, including four new titles, two of which were birthday gifts! Ken really, really disliked Sol: Last Days of a Star, but he was mostly alone in that sentiment. Ryan and Ken fell in love with a new trick-taker and finally find a hidden movement game that Ken enjoyed. Yes, miracles do exist.
Games Discussed
Ancient Knowledge
Empire's End
Lunar
Sea Salt & Paper
Sol: Last Days of a Star
Mind MGMT
Inside Job
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It's a new year and that means it's time to revisit our Top 50 of all time! Ken and Ryan take a look at 50-41, and as expected Ken still hates where Ryan has Wingspan ranked. The guys played a whole slew of new games, including a new crowdfunded buzz game in Bloodstones. Ken shares his feelings on The White Castle, Ryan got some Spirit Island in with his favorite co-op partner, and both share their top picks for owned games they want to play the most in 2024!
Games Discussed
The White Castle
Bloodstones
Dice Throne Adventures
Expeditions
Yokai Sketch
Nicodemus
Hooky
Scout
Walkie Talkie
Spirit Island
Paleo
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Ken and Ryan recant the games they loved from 2023, both new releases and their personal favorites from 2023 and past years. Ken laments about lack of time for games, and Ryan pushes BGA to no avail, but has been really enjoying it himself. The guys discuss a long played list and a super solid deckbuilder of the digital variety. On to 2024 and more gaming!
Top 5 2023 Releases
Ryan
The White CastleSailThat's Not a HatKnarrForest ShuffleHonorable Mention - EarthKen
Disney LorcanaDisney AnimatedExpeditionsStar Wars: the Deckbuilding GameEarthTop 5 Games of the Year
Ryan
SailThe White CastleScout12 Chip TrickThe Old King's CrownHonorable Mention - TapestryKen
Forest ShuffleMuseum Suspects12 Chip TrickTournament FishingGI Joe Deck Building GameTop 5 Most Anticipated Games of 2024
Ryan
Guards of Atlantis 2SkyriseWeirdwood ManorCaptain FlipFairyHonorable Mention - ArcsKen
CitiesThe Old King's CrownWar Chest: NightfallThe Vale of EternityIncuboHonorable Mention - Star Wars UnlimitedGames Discussed
Cobalt CoreSpicySea Salt & PaperNoobs in SpaceGapThe White CastleHoney BuzzThe GameForest ShuffleKnarrGo Nuts for DonutsHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The less-than-dynamic duo went to PAX Unplugged and as usual had a fantastic experience. Ken got skunked on promos but scored a whole bunch of Lorcana, and Ryan came home with all of the games on his must-buy list. Plenty of games were played over the weekend, including some notable new releases, and a few of the 2023-fulfilled Kickstarters also saw some table time. Huge thanks to the PAX folks for yet another great show!
Games Discussed
The White Castle
Scout
Spicy
Qwixx
Dungeon Raiders
9 Lives
Ringmaster
Fairy Lights
Halloween Party
Forest Shuffle
Moon
Expeditions
ICE
Cat in the Box
American Psycho: A Killer Game
Gap
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It's that time of year again! The guys are heading to PAX Unplugged and have their games ready to go. Shopping lists are discussed and some new predictions are on the table as well. Ken went on an epic Black Friday shopping spree at one of his favorite stores and Ryan held off to save budget to shop on the PAX expo floor. There was some major gaming happening over the Thanksgiving holiday as well, so listen in to hear the favorites!
Just OneRomi RamiThat's Not a HatPoint CityDisney LorcanaBattletech12 Chip TrickThe Crew: Mission Deep SeaGosu XTruffle ShuffleAurumMonsdrawsityDistrict NoirMage KnightSailKnarrWormholesSo CloverThunder Road: VendettaElimino
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The guys are back and reviewing two games this episode while enjoying some fine brews! Stonemaier Games was kind enough to provide the show with a review copy of Between Two Cities: Essential Edition, and a highly-anticipated Kickstarter copy of Wild Realms arrived and hit the table last game night. A deeper look into Deep Rock Galactic is discussed, Ryan finally got to play Honey Buzz, and the both fawn over a new trick taker that has them both smitten.
Between Two Cities: Essential EditionWild RealmsDeep Rock GalacticHoney Buzz12 Chip TrickMercurial
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IT HAPPENED! David Thompson, of War Chest and Undaunted fame, joined Ryan and Ken to let them nerd out over David's work, and find out more about what drives him as a designer and where his love for history in gaming was born. The guys talk about another engaging game of The Old King's Crown, and have some new trick-takers in their midst to play. Ryan's wallet is opening as fast as the leaves are falling, while Ken is excited for the next Elizabeth Hargrave's title!
War ChestUndaunted: North AfricaWitchcraft!Resist!Sniper Elite: The Board GameGeneral Orders: World War IIBattle Card: Series 1The Old King's CrownAurumHappy SalmonSail12 Chip TrickBetween Two Cities
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Have you ever crowdfunded a game, waited over a year for fulfillment, bust the shrink once you get it, and then drool a little as you marvel at your new toy? And then promptly shelve the game and wait eagerly for your first play? Yea, we thought so, and welcome to the club. Ryan and Ken commiserate over their current top 5 games they really, REALLY want to play from those shelves, despite the constant deluge of the newest hotness. Ryan dives back into crowdfunding projects despite it all, and Ken somehow has nothing backed currently!?! The guys recap their latest play of The Old King's Crown, and further their deepening love for this upcoming hit. Listen in for more goodness and thanks for joining us!
The Old King's CrownPotion ExplosionTrekking Through HistoryUndaunted: North Africa
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Games DiscussedRyan's Top 5
Honorable mention: Hansa TeutonicaWar of the Ring: The Card GameICEOath: Chronicles of Empire and ExileFrosthavenFood Chain MagnateKen's Top 5
Honorable mention: Ark NovaAmerican Psycho: A Killer GameEncyclopediaMy Father's WorkAhoyExpeditionsVisit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow!
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Ryan and Ken sit down by the castle hearth and chat with Pablo Clark from Eerie Idol Games, lead designer and artist on an upcoming Kickstarter campaign that has both very excited. Pablo shares with us his experiences in designing the game, inspirations of his unique and stunning art style, and shares some details about the upcoming campaign on October 24th, 2023 (go back it!). Ryan started backing some more games, and Ken hasn't been playing much lately... but that didn't stop him from buying and backing!
The Old King's CrownTapestryCodenames: DuetEverdell: New LeafEverdell: MistwoodSea, Salt & PaperDeep Rock GalacticVagrantsong
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The guys finally sit down and hash out where on the doll the Eurogames hurt Ken. A Lorcana update helps give an inside view on the pandemonium that has been afoot, and both Ken and Ryan had some separate game time with family and friends and lots of new teaches. Ryan continues to struggle to conquer the Dark Tower, while Ken scored some sweet deals on some modern lightweight classics. Lastly, the guys tease a preview for next episode, when we interview Pablo Clark, lead designer and artist for The Old King's Crown!
Disney LorcanaReturn to Dark TowerLong Shot: The Dice GameThe Great SplitHungry MonkeyDeep Rock GalacticTerra MysticaAge of InnovationThe Old King's CrownSagradaThe Crew: The Quest for Planet NineWorld of Warcraft UnshackledSuper Mega Lucky BoxPeacemakers: Horrors of WarBattlecrestTolerance
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Ken is taking the plunge into Lorcana through a new league he's joined, and the guys talk about what that means for Ken's time and wallet. Ryan's sick of being burned by crowdfunding and so the inevitable discussion ensues on the merits for, and detriments against, Kickstarter and its ilk. Lots of games were played thanks to an ADGD (All-day Game Day), so listen in and find out which!
Disney LorcanaLands of GalzyrAgricolaICEArboretumMage KnightWar ChestHungry MonkeyCockroach PokerCheating MothsVerdantTiny TownsFortMoonrakers: Titan EditionSuper Mega Lucky BoxShifting StonesRegine
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Ken and Ryan and their game group have started a new narrative campaign game for the second half of 2023, and Ken brought Lands of Galzyr to the fray. The guys discuss first impressions of the narrative-driven gameplay, and dive into what makes a campaign game great for them. A Tapestry contest winner gets announced, and there's quite the list of games played!
Lands of GalzyrThat's Not a HatNidavellir with Idavoll expansionDealtMediumMindbugIlliteratiAlien ArtifactsThe Crew: Mission Deep SeaMy ShelfieDoomlingsLinkoColorettoAnimatedTaco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza
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