On episode 523, we take a deep dive into the top 100 strategy games as listed on Board Game Geek, discussing which we've played, and whether we think they should be higher or lower.
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Episode Notes:
Roll for Preview: Dragons of Etchinstone
Roll for Review: Critter Kitchen
Feature: Top 100 Strategy Games (on BGG)
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Episode 522 - Top Ten Magic The Gathering: Universes Beyond
This week, we take a deep dive into the ten set supplements and full sets that have been released or announced for Magic the Gathering, as the classic CCG digs into all the IPs.
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Episode Notes:
Roll for Preview: Æterna
Roll for Review: Galactic Cruise
Feature: Top Ten Magic The Gathering: Universes Beyond
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Episode 521 - BGG Hotness and Fantasy Draft Update - April
We take a look at the BGG hotness and discuss the hottest upcoming games, plus provide an update of the 2025 Fantasy Board Game draft to see where everyone’s picks have landed so far.
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Roll for Preview: Sanctuary
Roll for Review: Biome
Feature: Fantasy Draft update + BGG Hotness review
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Episode 520 - March Gamer Madness: Civilization Games - Part 2
This week, we're excited to welcome Geof Gambill to the show to help us wrap up the March Gamer Madness rundown of the best Civilization Games. Find out which game comes out on top as our pick for the all-time best Civ game.
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Episode 519 - March Gamer Madness - Civilization Games - Round 1
It's March, and you know what that means! We're back with another March Gamer Madness, running down the best of the best games in the Civilization genre. We start with 64 games this week and whittle the list down to 32. Be sure to join us next week when Geof Gambill, formerly of the Longview Podcast, joins us to narrow the list down to one and crown a champion.
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