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Liz Davidson from Beyond Solitaire joins Jason in welcoming Jamey Stegmaier from Stonemaier Games back to the pod. In a companion to our previous episode on Red Rising, we discuss the thematic integration of the Red Rising universe into a Euro-based card game. We then discuss our favorite aspects of the book series, giving non-spoiler thoughts and then getting into spoiler territory. 0:00 Intro 1:...

Mark Dainty from Not Bored Gaming joins Jason to discuss the latest release from Stonemaier Games, Red Rising, It is a hand management and combo building card game, based on the sci-fi series for young adults by Pierce Brown. We get into a spirited debate about the game and also the nature of theme in games.

Steve & Kim sit down to talk through all of the content in Marvel United. They rate each of the expansions in the first campaign with their recommendations and look forward at all the expansions in the X-Men campaign with their expectations. Hope this is useful to any who are interested in the game and trying to navigate the choices. This was previously recorded live on YouTube. YouTube - https://...

Timm Metivier from the Meepleville Board Gaming Cafe in Las Vegas, Nevada joins Jason to chat about why he doesn't like cooperative games. As someone who loves cooperative games, Jason engages Timm in spirited debate! He also gives five of his favorite cooperative games that overcome some of the problems he has. In addition, he talks about opening up his shop as the COVID pandemic winds down in th...

This week Peter and Mike discuss Bullet and have a design discussion about input and output randomness. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrOtGhui_jdLdoQNI7PU4Pg YouTube(streamed) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPCIkULbgzMEW612cSdUX7Q Podcast - https://soundcloud.com/onestopcoopshop Discord - https://discord.gg/p4jX8AF Facebook - www.facebook.com/onestopcoopshop Donate to One Stop Co-...

Jason was happy to be joined by Sarah Shah (@puffindor) from the Board Games in a Minute channel! She shares her gamer origin story through a cultural lens, leading up to what she is playing now, especially on the solo side. Then she shares about living her faith as a Muslim woman in America. Shelf Stories YouTube (with video of this recording) - www.youtube.com/channel/UCnaZ7055IWOdm8XCJfFRDcw __...

This is part two of Jason's coverage of the lore and cultural background of Frosthaven. Please listen to or watch Part One which clears up some misunderstandings of cultural consulting. In this one, Isaac Childres shares his own insights, what he hopes to accomplish, what will change mechanically (spoiler: not much!), and how he feels all gamers will benefit. Shelf Stories YouTube (with video of t...

In this OSCS extra, Jason flies solo and follows up on the most recent project update about the narrative of Frosthaven. Jason explains, point by point, why Isaac Childres was correct to seek out cultural consulting, and how a proper understanding of it can benefit any and all gamers who want to play. This is the audio version of a video episode of Shelf Stories. It is highly, highly recommended t...

Mark Specter, founder of Grand Gamers Guild, joins Jason to talk about the cultural aspects of his latest game, Gorinto - an abstract game with a theme drawn from Japanese Buddhism. A designer diary on BGG about Gorinto recently caused a social media kerfuffle. Mark talks about cultural awareness, when games cross a line, and a host of other topics. We don't hold back in this one! Shelf Stories Yo...

This week Peter and Mike discuss Waste Knights and have a design discussion about flavor text. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrOtGhui_jdLdoQNI7PU4Pg YouTube(streamed) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPCIkULbgzMEW612cSdUX7Q Podcast - https://soundcloud.com/onestopcoopshop Discord - https://discord.gg/p4jX8AF Facebook - www.facebook.com/onestopcoopshop Donate to One Stop Co-op Shop -...

Jason was thrilled to be invited to a panel for Mental Health in Board Gaming by David Waldman of the Ultimate Team-Up playtesting group. Together with Hayley Twyman Brach of Malthaus Games and Alan Gerding of Tuesday Knight Games, we discuss various topics to help you become a happier gamer and a happier person. Topics include making safe spaces in our community, dealing with dumb things people s...

Tim Fowers, designer of Burgle Bros and co-designer of Burgle Bros 2 with Jeff Krause, joins Jason to discuss releasing a game sequel, design iteration, and having something new to say with a game. We then get into a preview for the upcoming Paperback Adventures - a deckbuilder, word game and roguelike dungeon mashup for solo gamers to enjoy. Shelf Stories YouTube (with video of this recording) -...

Adam and Josh Carlson from Chip Theory Games, along with Kevin Erskine from the 1 Player Guild, join Jason to discuss their upcoming Kickstarter project, Hoplomachus Victorum. They also talk about the humble origins of Chip Theory, focusing on how hard work, a bit of faith, and a few lucky breaks help them find success. Shelf Stories YouTube (with video of this recording) - www.youtube.com/channel...

James Mendez Hodes (@lulavampiro on Twitter) joins me to talk about his work as a cultural critic in board games and TTRPGs. We address some common disagreements with our perspective, and also get into why, at the end of the day, talking about race and culture is ultimately joyful and fulfilling. Shelf Stories YouTube (with video of this recording) - www.youtube.com/channel/UCnaZ7055IWOdm8XCJfFRDc...

Now that we have had a chance to play all the Kickstarter content from Marvel United, it is time to have a chat about our experiences. Steve, Kim, Bairnt, and Colin sit down and discuss and review Marvel United based upon all the content from the first season. Tune in to see if how our perceptions may or may not have changed from the core box. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrOtGhui_jd...

I welcome Pete Steele and Andrew Miller from the Two Can Play That Game podcast on to the show! We talk about two player only cooperative games - which are unfortunately an underserved market. Then we get into ranking the Oniverse games strictly for their cooperative modes. -------- 0:00 Intro 3:18 Two Player Cooperative Games discussion 12:38 Onirim 18:56 Sylvion 24:54 Castellion 35:42 Nautilion...

This week Peter talks with Tyler Parrott, one of the lead designers of Keyforge Adventures. We also talk a lot about game design and different games we love. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrOtGhui_jdLdoQNI7PU4Pg YouTube(streamed) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPCIkULbgzMEW612cSdUX7Q Podcast - https://soundcloud.com/onestopcoopshop Discord - https://discord.gg/p4jX8AF Facebook - w...

Christopher Badell, co-founder of Greater Than Games and lead designer of Sentinels of the Multiverse, hops on to chat about the new Kickstarter project for the Definitive Edition of Sentinels. We get into what the new project offers, plans for future expansions, and whether its a "money grab" or not. Sentinels of the Multiverse: Definitive Editon KS project, ending 4/23/21 - https://www.kickstart...

This week the whole gang gets back together to discuss our top games that didn't make the Top 50 list. See what hidden gems we were missing. ______________________________ Also, go vote for us for the BGG Golden Geek Awards. Thanks. https://boardgamegeek.com/geekawards/boardgame ______________________________ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrOtGhui_jdLdoQNI7PU4Pg YouTube(streamed) - ht...

This week the whole gang gets back together to discuss our top games that didn't make the Top 50 list. See what hidden gems we were missing. ______________________________ Also, go vote for us for the BGG Golden Geek Awards. Thanks. https://boardgamegeek.com/geekawards/boardgame ______________________________ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrOtGhui_jdLdoQNI7PU4Pg YouTube(streamed) - ht...

This week Peter and Mike discuss MicroMacro: Crime City and have a design discussion about what separates a game from an activity. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrOtGhui_jdLdoQNI7PU4Pg YouTube(streamed) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPCIkULbgzMEW612cSdUX7Q Podcast - https://soundcloud.com/onestopcoopshop Discord - https://discord.gg/p4jX8AF Facebook - www.facebook.com/onestopcoop...

Ben Maddox from Five Games for Doomsday returns to the show to discuss board game conversations on Twitter and other social media platforms. WARNING: This podcast contains discussions of politics and religion. If you are not comfortable with that, please feel free to join us next episode for more gaming goodness. Shelf Stories YouTube (with video of this recording) - www.youtube.com/channel/UCnaZ7...

(This is an extra from Jason over on Shelf Stories. Enjoy!) Join me and Danny Quach of Danny Plays Gamez, an avid streamer and board gamer who also works in physical health and wellness. We discuss getting healthy during the time of COVID, dealing with guilt, and a lot of other topics in health and wellness. YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCrOtGhui_jdLdoQNI7PU4Pg YouTube(streamed) - www.youtube...

Steve sits down with Thibaud de la Touanne from Triton Noir on the latest content for V-Commandos board game currently on Kickstarter. We discuss the new gameplay content in the Ghost expansion and the new miniatures. This interview was previously recorded live on YouTube from our One Stop Co-op Shop Streamed channel. Enjoy! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrOtGhui_jdLdoQNI7PU4Pg YouTub...

I welcome Ben Maddox of Five Games for Doomsday on to the show to discuss board game reviews and reviewers. Ben and I disagree on a lot of core issues, but we do so as friends who respect one another's work and ideas. YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCrOtGhui_jdLdoQNI7PU4Pg YouTube(streamed) - www.youtube.com/channel/UCPCIkULbgzMEW612cSdUX7Q Podcast - @onestopcoopshop Discord - discord.gg/p4jX8A...