Garrett's Games and Geekiness

Trying something new back in 2006, I put together a Boardgame Roundtable (kind of a precursor to the Meeplefest episodes, but without the wine) and we spent some time talking about a bunch of interesting games/gamer related topics.

Shelley and I get a chance to talk about a favorite (Kings Progress) as well as a couple of Haba titles that we played back in 2006 at Gulf Games. Kings Progress Viva Topo! Summ Herum

Another episode back on the feed, and this one's all about games and gaming history with Peter Karpas.

Shelley and I discuss the beautiful Abyss (is it a good game too?) and Grog Island, a lighter game from eggertspiele (especially given their recent output of games such as Yedo, Rococo, etc.). Games Discussed: Abyss by Bruno Cathala and Charles Chevallier (artwork by Xavier Collette) from Bombyx and Asmodee Grog Island by Michael Rieneck from eggertspiele and Pegasus Spiele Enjoy listening!

Kevin Gonzales and Jay Bloodworth Join Shelley and me from Oasis of Fun in Atlanta.

From from Oasis of Fun 2006 in Atlanta, GA

Shelley and I have some fun playing games and enjoying Atlanta, GA in 2006

Droles de Zebres and Aton discussed.

Ric and Shelley join me on the mics for a discussion of such games as California, Jericho, Nacht der Magier, then we talk about local conventions as well.

Shelley and I tackle the re-development of 51st State and another farming game from Uwe Rosenberg this week. Imperial Settlers by Ignacy Trzewiczek and from Portal Games reimplements his previous title 51st State and requires players to manage unique, player-specific decks over 5 rounds of play. Fields of Arle by Uwe Rosenberg and from Z-Man uses some similar Agricola/Caverna mechanisms in a game...

Shelley joins me on the mics once again for a wrap up of Kublacon 2006.  We discuss the Settlers tournament, the Knizia-thon, and a couple older Asmodee games we got to play.

Talking Kublacon and BGG all the way back in 2006

I final solo show for awhile - #2 recording of episode 16 - with new equipment and a discussion of Kublacon.

After a quick reflection on further playings of the two Essen-titled games, Shelley and I talk about a little card game, as well as a recent Kickstarted game, both of which were Essen releases. Sonne und Mond or Sky Tango and Orleans  

Quick talk about dexterity games - new stuff and classics that remain in the collection.

Heading back to the time machine for a look back at BGG from 9 years ago.  Aldie joins us on the mics for a discussion of games and The Gathering.

Join us for a look back at The Gathering 2006!

Shelley and I trek around the US, then head to ancient China to unify the provinces.  I Kickstarted Trekking the National Parks, and I'm glad to have this on the shelf for the nephews and non-gamers.  ZhanGuo is a LOT heavier, but clear once you get your mind wrapped around it. Trekking the National Parks by Charlie Bink (go to www.trektheparks.com) and ZhanGuo by Marco Canetta and Stefania Niccol...

Quick walk around of The Gathering 2006 back up on the feed.  This is probably my shortest episode ever, but it's nice to get the voices on the feed again.

The Gathering as always been a "must attend" event and Shelley and I were lucky enough to attend for a number of years (hopefully we'll go back) before it moved to Niagra and our schedules with school didn't align well. Enjoy our reflections on Ticket to Ride Marklin, etc.

On the feed once again, Greg Parker joins me for 4 games  Fettnapf Havoc Roma Anno 1503

Do you want to go to Essen and buy games?  Do you want to sell your amazing creation to dedicated gamers?  Now you can in these two titles, BOTH called Essen. Essen by Harry-Pekka Kuusela from LudiCreations and Essen The Game: Spiel '13 by Fabrice Beghin, Frederic Delporte and Etienne Espreman from Geek Attitude Games

Shelley and I get the new Stefan Feld release and Ed Marriott's first design to the table, both published here in the US by Tasty Minstrel Games. Aquasphere by Stefan Feld Scoville by Ed Marriott

One more solo show, and this time I talk a bit about the original board gaming podcast - Geekspeak/BoardgameSpeak - and two titles with tile laying as an important mechanism. San Francisco Downfall of Pompeii

A solo show once again (what was I thinking? I'm OK on my own, but Shelley adds a perfect counter balance).  This time it's Schacht, Teuber, and Kramer.  BTW, I still have Web of Power and China on the shelf, as well as Anno 1503, but Hacienda went away a LONG time ago.