Malthaus Games

Welcome to the Valentine's Day episode! In this episode we discuss Fog of Love, the biggest relationship simulator you'll find, as well as some other romantic games. We don't get to mushy, we promise! Take a listen and please remember to like, share, and subscribe! Game Talk: 7:05 Top Shelf Topic: 17:42 Pint Sized Question: 26:12 Game Mentions: Twilight Struggle, Come Together, Princess Jing Suppo...

Welcome to episode 33! This episode starts with our talk about being old and how Delton is a great listener/communicator. We then discuss Fowers Games Real Time game, Now Boarding. We talk about Real Time games and why they are stress inducing but still fun. To close it out we answer the question "What is a dumb thing that makes you stressed." Make sure to like, share, and subscribe! Game Talk: 11...

This episode may be a little sad, but it was necessary. We talk about our hard last two weeks and how The Game was used as a helpful tool through the grief. We discuss how gaming can help with grief and the games that we use for those moments. Hayley also spills something on my rug, so that should make you happy! Game Talk: 12:29 Top Shelf Topic: 16:21 Pint Sized Question: 24:09 Game Mentions: Cro...

2019 has begun! Episode 31 is the first episode of the new year and we talk about a game that has been a blast for us, Burgle Bros. We talk about why it's fun to play a villain and then discuss what our special set of skills would be as a villain. Come take a listen and don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Game Talk: 13:21 Top Shelf Topic: 20:35 Pint Sized Question: 31:58 Game Mentions: Bur...

Episode 30 is our 2018 recap, with a little Crokinole talk in the mix. We discuss how 2018 was for our first year as a podcast and what achievements we have had. We then go on to discuss some of the things we are going to do in 2019. Thank you so much for making this first year an amazing one. We look forward to bringing you better and better things as 2019 rolls around. Game Talk: 08:23 Top Shelf...

Episode 29 is here! We talk about Cryptid, one of our favorite new games to release, and tell you why it's so darn good. Then we go into a topic about why games with a process of elimination are so rewarding and fun to play. Finally we answer the simple question, what is our favorite cryptid? Game Talk: 11:35 Top Shelf Topic: 21:44 Pint Sized Question: 28:34 Game Mentions: Clue, Love Letter, Sudok...

Episode 28 is a shorter and calmer episode than usual. Hayley talks about her trip to Canada, and Delton talks about his trip to BGG Con in Dallas. Delton tells everyone about his social anxiety, and how friends were essential for his BGG Con trip. Hayley lets you know her sister does not know how to speak french, and that cat cafes are a sure fire way to get Hayley to cry. Top Shelf Topic: 6:37 P...

In episode 27 we talk about Altiplano, a bag building game. We tell you what exactly a bag builder is as we discuss the game and tell why we enjoyed it. We then talk about how people utilize game in their life. Some people play to win, or maybe to improve their mood, or even to lower anxiety and we discuss how this makes sense to us. We then answer a question about the game we want to play to chee...

In Episode 26 we talk about the games we like to play around Halloween. Anything with a good horror theme, or something that can even be eerie with the right people. We then move on to discuss if games can be scary, and if so, what ones are the best at spooking the players. We then answer a question about where we would haunt as ghosts. Game Talk: 10:06 Top Shelf Topic: 21:47 Pint Sized Question:...

In Episode 25 we dive into the new release from HUB Games, Holding On: The Troubled Life of Billy Kerr. This game is one we learned at Gen Con and when we received a review copy, we knew that it was going to be a game we wanted to play some extra times before talking about it. We have a topic all about story in games, and why it is such a great thing to have, when done correctly. Then we answer a...

Episode 24 is all about the Z-man game we grabbed at Gen Con, Lowlands. We discuss it over a Roughtail IPA and Newcastle Brown. We then go on to talk about Delton's problem with analysis paralysis and some ways to speed people up without making it worse. Maybe he works through it? Then they talk about one thing in games that makes Hayley illogically upset. Game Talk: 11:23 Top Shelf Topic: 31:41 P...

In this sleepy episode 23 we discuss Coimbra, a 2018 release that we picked up at Gen Con 2018. We crack a Laughing Water Sparkling Ale and a Blackberry IPA for the episode. We then get into gate-keeping, what it is and if we do it. Then for the question we tell you how we vow to stop gate-keeping. Join us for this episode and make sure to let us know if you played Coimbra and what you think of th...

Players and city names for shout out competition below! In this fine episode of the 22nd kind, we discuss a roll and write game that has no rolling! "Welcome To..." has become a new favorite and we tell you about it! We do so while drinking a Sierra Nevada Big Foot Barley-wine from 2014. We then talk about roll and writes as a genre before diving into a question from Allison; What makes you decide...

Episode 21 is going to be about one of the newest and hottest games right now, Root. We dive into the game with a Free State Brewing Co. Oatmeal Stout. We then talk about why asymmetry in games is so interesting and what it does for the game over a Preacher's Daughter Amber Ale from Fountain Square Brewing. We then answer a question about if theme can make a game more appealing, even without consi...

This episode is all about Gen Con in all it's glory. We talk about Arboretum that we grabbed while there, and then go on to discuss everything about vacation. We mention a ton of people that we got to meet, some games we got to play, games we purchased, and the other things we did and saw. It was a glorious time and hopefully you enjoy listening to us ramble on about the different things we did! G...

Episode 19 is all about Gen Con! Well mostly! We discuss Bitten, a fun hidden role game by Ben Kanelos(we get off topic a lot in this, just bear with us!) and then we dive into Gen Con! It's mostly Delton talking about being excited, but hopefully that is at least somewhat entertaining. If you are going to Gen Con, please let us know if you would like to grab a meal or drink, or just meet up to pl...

In this episode we crack open a Stormchaser IPA from Free State Brewing Co. and a Priscilla White Wit Wheat from Oscar Blues while talking about Time Stories. We then take to the issue of mental health and how it represented in games, who has done it correctly, and who is attempting to do it incorrectly. We then tell you why it needs to be represented in games. Also, don't forget to come say "Hi"...

In episode 17 we discuss the Spiel Des Jahres nominee Azul. We then discuss how aesthetics of a game are important and can alter the interest in a game. We move past that to discuss what our favorite aesthetic would be, if we could have whatever we wanted! Game Talk: 9:29 Top Shelf Topic: 22:04 Pint Sized Question: 34:25 Game Mentions: Mechs Vs Minions, Castles of Burgundy, Puerto Rico, Lotus. Sup...

In episode 16 we talk about The Mind! A game that has taken the internet, and us, by storm. We discuss why some people say it is "not a game" and we answer a question about activities we consider games that others may not. Game Talk: 10:00 Top Shelf Topic: 22:05 Pint Sized Question: 29:20 Game Mentions: That's Not Lemonade!, Twilight Imperium 4, Cat Lady, Ticket to Ride. Support: If you would like...

This episode is sponsored by Caper Games In this episode we talk about the current Kickstarter VERTIUM from Caper Games. The space game with colonization and combat. We also talk about why supporting small companies is important, not only in the board game world, but in every side of business. We also show you an odd but cool Kickstarter we found! Game Talk - 9:05 Top Shelf Topic - 31:40 Pint Size...

In this episode we discuss the newest party game from Quick Simple Fun Games, Muse. We talk about our experience playing it, and what we think about it. We talk about why art and the interpretation of art makes for such good games. We then talk to each other about our favorite pieces of art and some of our favorite artists! Game Talk - 12:06 Top Shelf Topic - 23:18 Pint Sized Question - 31:12 Game...

This is an episode all about lying. Only in games of course! We talk about Cockroach Poker in Episode 13 and how we love the way it works and what it shows you about someone. We talk about what we learned about ourselves through board games, and what we have learned about each other through board games. Game Talk: 10:36 Top Shelf Topic: 20:20 Pint Sized Question: 27:46 Game Mentions: Rankaree, Mus...

Episode 12 is all about wine! This is an episode where we drink some of Delton's mead while we discuss Viticulture, one of our new favorite games. We go into detail on why we like it and how to felt good at two and three players. We then talk about why scaling is important in games. We then answer a question about our favorite wines! Game Talk: 8:51 Top Shelf Topic: 20:34 Pint Sized Question: 33:1...

In Episode 11 we bring Bryan back to talk about Rising Sun. We discuss how we feel about it. We also talk about the care companies need to take with themes and research, depending on their approach to the game. We also try to create some of our own clans for the game. Game Talk: 11:25 Topshelf Topic: 30:55 Pint Sized Question: 49:20 Game Mentions: King's Road, Capital Lux, Rising Sun. Sound Attrib...

In the landmark episode 10 we sit down with Allison, our biggest fan, and talk about the first modern board game she purchased; Marrying Mr. Darcy. We then go on to discuss why theme is important, as well as inclusive needs in themes. We then ask the important question "What would your dream theme be?" This episode also features an original score by Allison for the Question of the episode titled "...