Adamantly Analog: A Board Game Podcast

Recently Played Games Corey   1:51 - Knarr Harrison   4:05 - Fairy Ring   6:35 - Almighty (KS) 10:38 - Featured Topic Games that support six or more players. Corey’s Picks: Planet Unknown (2024) Design: Ryan Lambert, Adam Rehberg Publisher: Adam’s Apple Games Hot Streak (2025) Design: John Perry Publisher: CMYK Decrypto (2018) Design: Fabien Fulchiron Publisher: Scorpion Masque Harrison’s Picks: C...

Recently Played Games  Harrison 4:32 - Dewan ⁠ 7:56 - ⁠ Fantasy Realms: Greek Legends ⁠ Corey   10:18 - Off With Their Heads 15:24 - Madcala 18:29 - Featured Topic Our picks for modern classics (highly regarded games with wide appeal that will stand the test of time - released in the last 10 years) First player rule: most recently went on a date (love letter) Corey’s Picks: Wingspan (2019) Design:...

Recently Played Games  Corey   2:37 - Daydream 5:37 - Soda Jerk Harrison   7:55 - Dice Pool Party 10:10 - Phoenix New Horizon ,  15:40 - Featured Topic Our favorite interactive mechanics in games. First player rule: Highest initiative goes first. Corey’s Picks: Four Humors (2022) Design: Charlie McCaron Publisher: Adam’s Apple Games Citizens of the Spark (2025) Design: Philip DuBarry Publisher: Th...

Recently Played Games  Harrison   2:55 - A Place For All My Books Corey   5:51 - Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Trick-Taking Game Trivia Time! 9:48 - Connections: Each answer has a word in common with the next in sequence.  For example, “Peanut Butter and Jelly” might follow “Jelly Beans”. [6 questions] 16:16 - Crossword: The first letter of each answer combines to spell out the name of this fa...

Recently Played Games  Corey   1:53 - Double Match Harrison   4:28 - Australis 8:06 - Featured Topic Games and game worlds we want to mash together! First player rule: The youngest and tallest player goes first (mashed up rule from “most games” and The Dragon’s Tomb) Corey’s Picks: Scrabbledeep Lords of Waterdeep (2012) Design: Peter Lee, Rodney Thompson Publisher: Wizards of the Coast Scrabble (1...

3:23 - Recently Played Games  Corey   4:40 - Citizens of the Spark 7:43 - Tir Na Nog Harrison   12:10 - Druids of Edora 18:28 - Featured Topic House rules we like to play with First player rule: Make it up - it’s a house rule! Corey’s Picks: Gloomhaven (2017) - initiative number Design: Isaac Childres Publisher: Cepholofair Deception: Murder in Hong Kong (2014) - embrace the chaos Design: Tobey Ho...

2:16 - Recently Played Games  Corey   Reforest Harrison Fest Season Jungo 12:58 - Featured Topic The game releases in 2026 that we’re most looking forward to Corey’s Picks: Decko Design: Haakon Gaarder (Villagers, Moon, Streets) Publisher: GEM Games Bunny Kingdom Town Design: Richard Garfield Publisher: IELLO Avalon: The Riven Vale Design: Jamey Jolly Publisher: Shadowborne Games Let’s Go! To Fran...

2:47 - Recently Played Games (Rapid Fire Catch Up) Corey   2025 Holiday All Stars: Things in Rings, Fliptoons Origin Story Wyrmspan Captain Flip Up or Down Harrison   2025 Holiday All Stars: Flip 7, Panda Royale Yonkai no Yokai 25:39 - Featured Topic Community Top 10 List Trivia Game to guess each one - Harrison gets a single sentence from the rulebook Winner : Nick Lo (email us at AdamanltyAnalog...

This week we continue the annual tradition of counting down our top 50 favorite board games. We'll cover ten games each week, culminating in the very exciting TOP TEN at the end of December. We promise, there have been some shake ups in these lists! Lots of new games popping up and lots of old favorites...doing things! You'll have to listen to see what happens. Mentioned in this episode: The Hobby...

This week we continue the annual tradition of counting down our top 50 favorite board games. We'll cover ten games each week, culminating in the very exciting TOP TEN at the end of December. We promise, there have been some shake ups in these lists! Lots of new games popping up and lots of old favorites...doing things! You'll have to listen to see what happens. Want to get involved? Submit...

This week we continue the annual tradition of counting down our top 50 favorite board games. We'll cover ten games each week, culminating in the very exciting TOP TEN at the end of December. We promise, there have been some shake ups in these lists! Lots of new games popping up and lots of old favorites...doing things! You'll have to listen to see what happens. On this episode, we'll a...

This week we continue the annual tradition of counting down our top 50 favorite board games. We'll cover ten games each week, culminating in the very exciting TOP TEN at the end of December. We promise, there have been some shake ups in these lists! Lots of new games popping up and lots of old favorites...doing things! You'll have to listen to see what happens. Want to get involved? Submit to the...

This week we begin the annual tradition of counting down our top 50 favorite board games. We'll cover ten games each week, culminating in the very exciting TOP TEN at the end of December. We promise, there have been some shake ups in these lists! Lots of new games popping up and lots of old favorites...doing things! You'll have to listen to see what happens. Also, we'll chat about recently played...

This week, Corey and Harrison give thanks! There's a lot to love in the board gaming space and we're shouting out designers, publishers, games, and more on this week's episode. Also, Harrison recaps his time at Protospiel Madison. Corey   Things in Rings Harrison   Protospiel Madison Featured Topic Gaming gratitude! Games, people, and experiences we’re thankful for. First player rule:...

This week we share recommendations for a variety of different board gamers. Keep an eye out for sales this November! Recently Played Games Harrison   Men-Nefer Featured Topic Gifts for gamers! First player rule: The player with the fewest birthdays. In case of a tie, give it to the youngest player. (Santa’s Workshop 2nd Ed from Elf Creek Games) Corey’s List For Gamers Who Like to Host: Gaming Scor...

This week we're talking about the games we let go. These games have left our collection for various reasons. In some cases, we regret letting them go. In others, we're happy to make space for different games. Recently Played Games Corey   Trip to Houston - games I packed… Innovation, Flip 7, The Gang, Twice as Clever Harrison   Gaia Project Featured Topic Games that we loved and let go Fir...

Corey and Harrison catch up on a BUNCH of recently played games including Fruit Fight, Castles of Burgundy (two on two), and Origin Story. Then, we'll feature a list of games that surprised us in one way or another. Recently Played Games Corey   Fliptoons, Vivo, Castles of Burgundy, Magical Athlete, Fruit Fight Harrison   Origin Story Featured Topic Games that surprised our expectations First...

Greetings boys and ghouls, it’s that magical time of year when the moon is full and the nights are DEAD.  The sick and twisted humans seek thrills for the purpose of entertainment and tell tales of demonic possession and terror to challenge their own grip on reality.  Also, games. We'll share more of our favorite spooky season games and chat about recently played games, including Luthier. Rece...

This time on Adamantly Analog, Corey and Harrison share their favorite card games.   Also, we’ll chat about… Recently Played Games Harrison   Fabled Fruit , Glory to Rome Featured Topic Card games! First player rule:  Who has the highest mana cost on the bottom of their deck? (kitchen table Magic the Gathering) Corey’s List Arkham Horror: The Card Game (2016) / Fantasy Flight Innovation (2010) / A...

This time on Adamantly Analog, Corey and Harrison share their second edition wishlist.  Technically, some of these games already have a second edition…but this is a list of the great games that might just need a refresh on their production for various reasons.  Also, we’ll chat about Planet Unknown, Oh My Goods!, and the new Tenpenny Parks expansion coming to Kickstarter. Recently Played Games Cor...

This week we cover our favorite second edition board games. Also, Harrison shares his thoughts on the brand new Richard Garfield game, Magical Athlete. Recently Played Games Corey   Arcs Harrison   Magical Athlete Featured Topic Second Editions! Second player rule:  The player to most recently have gone second. Corey’s List For The King [And Me] (2021) / iello Kemet: Blood and Sand (2021) / Matago...

We're talking about "the teach" this week! This is such an important element of the board game experience and can either make or break a game for a player. Also, we'll regroup on the latest Allplay card builder game, Ruins, by designer John D. Clair. Recently Played Games Corey   Ruins, Things in Rings Harrison   First Rat, FlipToons Featured Topic Rules for teaching rules! Do Yo...

For this week's list, we're flicking and stacking our bits. These are our favorite dexterity games. Recently Played Games Corey   Lost Ruins of Arnak: Twisted Paths Harrison   Protospiel follow-up  Guild of Merchant Explorers Featured Topic Dexterity games! First player rule:  “The clumsiest player goes first” (From Nekojima) Corey’s List Nekojima (2023) / Unfriendly Games Flickering Stars...

In episode 68, we share a list of games that have a small ruleset but pack a lot of meaty gameplay. Recently Played Games Corey Playtesting at Strong Tower Gaming Convention Corey's prototype: The Woodland Harrison   Lightning Train Featured Topic Games with simple rules and big gameplay First player rule:  The youngest player receives the hammer and begins the first auction. (Modern Art) Core...

We set out to find the perfect pairing of board games and smells! What's better that playing a warm and cozy game while the soothing aroma of green tea fills the room. How about a wild game of Thunder Road Vendetta with burnt rubber? Well, I don't know about that one but you'll have to tune in to see where we take this... Recently Played Games Corey Deus Glory to Rome Harrison Paper Ta...