Malthaus Games

Episode 59 is all about the amazing Pax Pamir from Wehrlegig Games! Come take a listen as we discuss what we love about Pax Pamir Second Edition. We also dive into the care that we feel was put into the theme of the game and the direction that the designer, Cole Wehrle, took the theme to make it into something special. We then answer the question "What was an awkward board game celebrity encounter...

Episode 58 is where we talk all about Pret-A-Porter from Portal Games! We discuss our time with the kickstarted third edition before we dive into the topic of Kickstarter. After that we answer a fan question from Jennifer A. that asks us what game we like to play just because of the artwork. We also drink a Tangerine Express IPA from Stone, and a Neato Bandito from Deep Ellum. Make sure to give it...

Episode 57 is the first episode of 2020! We talk about Cat Sudoku as well has Hayley's time with the flu. We then move on to talk about playing games we dislike and how we handle that. We end by talking about games we play, that the other person dislikes. We do all of this while having a Mountain Standard IP from Odell Brewing, and a Tiger's Blood cider from Bishop Cider Co. Take a listen, then be...

Episode 56 is the episode to close out 2019. We discuss Delton's favorite party game right now, Wavelength. We do so while sipping on some Hot Toddy's, which is spiced tea with whiskey. We use Angel's Envy Bourbon, and Bullet Rye Whiskey. We then talk about how our gaming tastes have changed over the years and how that has been a positive thing. We then talk about our plans for 2020 and what we ca...

Episode 55 is about one of our favorite party games, Just One! We discuss Just One, and announce our holiday giveaway! We then talk about Christmas gaming before we answer the question "What is your favorite Christmas Game?" Take a listen as we drink Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale, and Boulevard Flora Obscura. Be sure to like, share, and subscribe! Game Talk: 7:50 Top Shelf Topic: 17:14 Pint Sized...

Episode 54 is where we tell you about some of BGG Con 2019! We then go on to discuss a game we played and purchased there, Festival of a Thousand Cats(of course it's a cat game!). We then take our con experience and tell you about how to approach a con from our perspectives. Lastly we tell you about our favorite con memory so far. We do this all while drinking Seasick Crocodile from Prairie Artisa...

Episode 53 is where we discuss Corinth, the new roll and write game from Days of Wonder. We banter about whats coming up, including BGG Con in Dallas! We then go on to talk about riding the line between a focused or spread out strategy. We end the show answering the question "What rule did you misread in a rule book?" Come take a listen to this early morning episode where we are drinking coffee an...

Episode 52 is all about Once Upon a Time: The Story Telling Card Game. After discussing the game, we do something we haven't done yet, we play! We use the topic section of this episode to tell a story while playing Once Upon a Time. Hopefully you enjoy this special Halloween story that we probably didn't make as scary as it needs to be! We do it while drinking Juicy Goodness from Left Hand Brewing...

Episode 51 is all about The Quacks of Quedlinburg. This game, from North Star Games, won the 2018 Kennerspiel Des Jahres which means Strategy Game of The Year. Come listen as we discuss out time with it and all the fun we've been having. We then move on to talk about push your luck games, and why we like them so much, and we close out the show with the question "How do you push your luck in real l...

Episode 50 is here! In this landmark episode we discuss Point Salad from AEG and then talk about Drafting as a mechanic. We are drinking Astrodog from Stonecloud Brewing Co, and Adios Pantalones from Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. Thank you for coming with us to episode 50! Whether you are a new listener or have been here from episode 1, we appreciate you and hope you continue to enjoy what we are doing!...

In episode 49 we discuss Wingspan from Stonemaier Games. Wingspan won the Spiel Des Jahres in Germany and we knew we had to cover it on the show. As we talk about it we drink This Land from Marshall Brewing, and a La Gitana from Twisted Spike Brewing. We discuss why we love tableau building games, and then we answer the classic yearbook question of "Who is the most likely to ___." This time, it's...

Welcome to episode 48! In this episode we discuss Flip Over Frog, that was provided to us by Hub Games for review. We discuss the game, then go on to add some games to our Travel Games list before coming up with the worst travel methods and game combo! This episode sees us drinking Roughtail's Dad Talk Lager, and Abita's Purple Haze Raspberry Lager. Make sure to like, share, and subscribe! Game Ta...

Episode 47 is where we discuss a new favorite, Watergate. It was one of the games Delton brought home from Gen Con. We ramble on a bit, discuss Watergate, then take you into the topic of why we love political themed games. After that we tell you our favorite political thing in history that we think would make an awesome game. We drink a Rye Pale Ale from Iron Monk, and a Marzen Oktoberfest from 90...

Episode 46 starts off with Delton trying to quickly tell his story of Gen Con 2019! Even though he's not as fast as he thinks it's still entertaining! Hayley then goes on to talk about what she did while he was gone. Then we discuss Flamme Rouge, our favorite racing game. We move into the topic to talk about sports in games and how they seem to be a missed opportunity for great games. Then we answ...

Episode 45 is where we discuss what games Delton wants to bring home from Gen Con, as well as the games Hayley wants Delton to check out. We then talk about the things we wish we would have known before our first Gen Con. We go on to answer the question of "What do you look forward to the most." Make sure to hit up the great 903 Brewers which is the brewery of the beers for this episode. Then make...

Episode 44 is about relaxing and looking at the beautiful art of Sunset Over Water. We discuss this game that we have been loving while drinking two beers from O'Dell Brewing. Come take a listen and make sure to like, share, and subscribe! Game Talk: 10:30 Top Shelf Topic: 23:02 Pint Sized Question: 33:46 Game Mentions: Dead of Winter, Fresco, Viticulture Support: If you would like to help us impr...

In episode 43 we dive deep into 3 Laws of Robotics, which was provided to us by Floodgate Games for review. We then go on to discuss Lying in Games, and we tell you what lying games we think we are best at. The beers for the episode are both from Sibling Revelry Brewing out of Westlake, Ohio. Their IPA and Lavender Wit. Take a listen and be sure to like, share, and subscribe! Then be sure to pick...

In episode 42 we discuss the roll and write game that has stolen our hearts, Railroad Ink. We then discuss taking simultaneous turns in games. Finally we go on to answer the question "What is our favorite word play in a game." Make sure to like, share, and subscribe to keep up to date! Game Talk: 7:48 Top Shelf Topic: 24:03 Pint Sized Question: 29:35 Game Mentions: Railroad Ink, Welcome To, Escape...

Episode 41 is where we discuss our recent travels! We got to go to a camping board game retreat in Ohio, and on a fun weekend vacation to Kansas City. The banter will be discussing all of that for this episode! After that we get into Decrypto, one of our new favorite party word games. We discuss clue giving games and why we enjoy them, then we move into the question about failed clues we have give...

Episode 40 is about creating things during play! We talk about Blank, the Uno like game that lets you create cards to alter and change the game as you play. We then discuss house rules after a weekend of HEAVILY house ruled Uno. That leads us to discuss our favorite house rules. Come take a listen and see why you need to get Blank! Game Talk: 11:10 Top Shelf Topic: 19:56 Pint Sized Question: 27:02...

Episode 39 is here! We talk about our time with Caverna: Cave vs Cave and what we think about the game. We then discuss teaching games and talk in some depth about how we approach it and view it after doing it for so long! We then answer the question "What are your thoughts on two player versions of games?" Come take a listen and make sure to like, share, and subscribe! Game Talk: 10:32 Top Shelf...

Episode 38 is here and we are talking about our time hunting mushrooms recently, especially Morels! Morels is also the name of this episodes game. We then discuss obscure themes in games and why we love a theme that is different than the majority. For the question we present each other with three named games and their themes. The other person has to guess which of those three is made up! Come take...

Episode 37 is our first episode about an expansion! We discuss Tuscany: Essential Edition, the main expansion for Viticulture: Essential Edition. We then talk about expansions in the topic before we answer the question "What do you consider an expansion on your real life?" Come take a listen. Make sure to like, share, and subscribe! Game Talk: 8:45 Top Shelf Topic: 16:30 Pint Sized Question: 24:01...

Episode 36 is all about Gizmos and board game cafes! We talk about Hayley's week of self care with sewing and sleeping. We discuss Gizmos which we played at Edmond Unplugged, then we go on to tell you why it's important to support local game cafes. We end by answering the question "What do you like to play at game cafes?" Come take a listen! Game Talk: 9:31 Top Shelf Topic: 20:56 Pint Sized Questi...

Episode 35 is about Broom Service from Alexander Pfister. We talk about our time with it and why we find it to be so much fun. We discuss observations of other players in games, and when it can benefit you or influence your plays. We end by talking about our very first jobs! Come take a listen and make sure to like, share, and subscribe! Game Talk: 10:35 Top Shelf Topic: 20:56 Pint Sized Question:...