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Art and Function Merge in New Cthulhu RPG Drink Coasters
Written by Scott Bogen of The Board Game Show If you’re going to put tabletop gamers into categories, here’s one way to do it: Those who allow drinks on the table and those who don’t. My friends and I fall… Read More ›
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A Review of Arkham Horror The Card Game
Written by Scott Bogen A wooden train scrapes and tumbles along a well worn track at the hands of a pony-tailed toddler. I set the stage in spite of the din at the local coffee shop. “The door to your… Read More ›
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I’ve Got Grown Man Hands
In this episode, the secret to creating realistic, sturdy asteroids for the X-Wing Miniatures game is shared, plus battles in the garage. Keith tells us about the game Nevermore. The beautifully illustrated Kana Gawa game inspires conversation on the utility… Read More ›
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I’m Glad That Conflict Brings You Joy
Scott Bogen and Keith Matejka begin with a brief discussion of some video games they’ve been playing. Scott talks about attending CabinCon, a private gaming convention in the north woods. Two Rooms and a Boom is mentioned, as well as… Read More ›
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The Most Prolific
In episode 34, Scott Bogen and Keith Matejka share the mic with designer and proprietor Bryan Winter of I’m Board Games & Family Fun. Bryan tells us all about his background as a designer and bringing the old CCG title… Read More ›
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A Review of The Captain Is Dead
Let’s just put it out there. Things are bad. They’re really bad. That means you need to take that game night swagger and stuff it, because you alone, or up to seven of your friends are about to enter a… Read More ›