Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss some games they've played recently, including Captain Sonar, Marrakech, and Star Trek: Ascendancy. The "Accessory of the Week" segment is about things that can save space. We then discuss games with space themes. In this week's "Board Game Etymology" segment, Crystal discusses the origins of the word "space."
Ambie and Crystal discuss T.I.M.E. Stories and the expansions: The Marcy Case, A Prophecy of Dragons, and Under the Mask, in this bonus spoilercast. Warning: SPOILERS!
Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss some games they've played recently, including Chicago & Northwestern, German Rails, Onami, and Legendary Encounters: A Firefly Deckbuilding Game. The "Accessory of the Week" segment is about school supplies that can help with gaming. We then discuss games that have to do with school. In this week's "Board Game Etymology" segment, Crystal discusses the origins of the word "rule." We also announce our contest winner!
Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss some games they've played recently, including Dark Moon, Puerto Rico, and Quantum. We then discuss this year's Spiel des Jahres winners, as well as past Spiel winners that we like. In this week's "Board Game Etymology" segment, Crystal discusses the origins of the word "win."
Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss some games they've played recently, including 18xx games, Seasons, and Awesome Kingdom. The "Accessory of the Week" segment is about accessories that help out with your drinks when you're gaming. We then discuss games that are "hot." In this week's "Board Game Etymology" segment, Crystal discusses the origins of the word "shelfie."
Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss some games they've played recently, including Arkwright, The Networks, and Qwixx. The "Accessory of the Week" segment is about board gaming tables, including tables that can be used outdoors. We then discuss games that can be played outside. In this week's "Board Game Etymology" segment, Crystal discusses the origins of the word "rondel."
Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss some games they've played recently, including Keyflower, FUSE, Pixel Tactics, and City of Remnants. The "Accessory of the Week" segment is about 3D printers - not necessarily an accessory, but can be used for making accessories. We then discuss great games with a unique theme. In this week's "Board Game Etymology" segment, Crystal discusses the origins of the word "dice."
Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss some games they've played recently, including CO2, Tak, Parfum, and Runebound. The "Accessory of the Week" segment includes some tips for storage and gaming when you own pets. We then discuss great games with an animal theme. In this week's "Board Game Etymology" segment, Crystal discusses the origins of the word "meeple."
Convention season is right around the corner! In the inaugural episode of Board Game Blitz, Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss some games they've been playing recently including Ghost Blitz, Medieval Academy, and Carcassonne. We then discuss games that are great to play at conventions whether you're looking for something long and epic (like Twilight Imperium) or quick and portable (like Zombie Dice). In the "Accessory of the Week" segment, board game bags are the item of discussion and we share our preferences for moving our games around when we travel to conventions or other gaming events. Crystal also asks for feedback regarding what color she should choose for her Game Canopy bag that she recently backed on Kickstarter. In this week's "Board Game Etymology" segment, Crystal discusses the origins of the word "convention." Finally, we discuss some convention tips we've learned over the years.