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• A Review of They Come Unseen

  By Scott Bogen on 12/11/2015 • ( 1 )

  

  Commander Andy Benford was the living and breathing embodiment of Tom Clancy novels while many of us were still cutting our war gaming teeth on the likes of Risk, Stratego and Axis & Allies. (Okay, maybe also Panzer Blitz if… Read More ›

• Roll Player and Keith Matejka

  By Scott Bogen on 12/07/2015 • ( 0 )

  

  In episode 24, Scott Bogen talks to game designer Keith Matejka about his latest design, Roll Player, where players compete to create the greatest fantasy adventurer. Keith also talks about his love for Fallout, as well as a chance encounter… Read More ›

• Review of A Study In Emerald

  By Scott Bogen on 12/02/2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Imagine a time when the Great Old Ones are already here. The leaders of the world are beholden and complicit in the enslavement of humanity. Some of these leaders are monsters. In Berlin, “The Burrower Beneath” reigns supreme. In Rome,… Read More ›

• Lie Like a Champ — Board Games and Deception

  By Scott Bogen on 11/24/2015 • ( 3 )

  

  Battlestar Galactica, Sheriff of Nottingham, Dark Moon, The Resistance, Werewolf, Coup, A Game of Thrones, A Study in Emerald and Dead of Winter all strike a beautiful twisted chord in my brain. It’s that irresistible urge to role play a… Read More ›

• A Review of Tales of the Arabian Nights Board Game — It’s Just Like the Corn Palace!

  By Scott Bogen on 11/20/2015 • ( 0 )

  

  If you’re not familiar with Tales of the Arabian Nights boardgame by Z-Man Games, it is best described as a random, story-driven activity. I know that’s a bit harsh, but I have to be truthful with you, dear gamers. My… Read More ›

• A Review of Dark Moon

  By Scott Bogen on 11/12/2015 • ( 3 )

  

  Written by Scott Bogen of The Board Game Show First there was the Battlestar Galactica of my youth, featuring a male Starbuck, a mechanical dog named “Muffit” and a weekly story to capture my imagination. I remember being in grade… Read More ›

• Risk Star Wars Edition — This is not Risk, but…

  By Scott Bogen on 11/09/2015 • ( 2 )

  

  Written by Dave Shapiro A brand for a company is like the reputation for a person. You earn reputation by doing hard things well. – Jeff Bezos Worldwide there have been more than 50 Risk titles. Hasbro recently released the… Read More ›

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