Pick Up and Deliver

PUaD 116: Brendan discusses three games he’s recently played, each one only once, and his first impressions thereof. The games: Kings of Air and Steam 1960: The Making of a President Cerebria: The Inside Mind What have you been playing lately? Have you played any of these games? Drop by our guild, #3269, over on Boardgamegeek.com and let us know!

PUaD 115:Brendan responds to a listener question about the "Homer Simpson Car" game he would like to see. Things Brendan would include: Asymmetry Hidden components and bluffing Multiple paths to victory Hidden motives Feeling of not enough Deep Complexity in choices Story Unusual Theme Excellent components Games mentioned: Android: Netrunner A Study in Emerald Anachrony Trickerion Cerebria Arctic...

Episode 114: Brendan shares his monthly gaming update, including his 10x10 progress, his new games played, and other news. November 2018 Top of the Stack entry December 2018 Top of the Stack entry How was your November gaming? Let us know over on BoardGameGeek, guild #3269.

PUaD 113: Brendan shares his thoughts on the future of the Pick Up and Deliver podcast. Have feedback or thoughts about how we should continue? Let us know over on BoardGameGeek, guild #3269.

PUaD 112: Brendan shares games he played in the first half of November. Game discussed: Epic Resort What have you been playing lately? Join us over on BoardGame Geek and let us know, guild #3269.

PUaD 111: Brendan answers a question posed in the Q&A forum over on Boardgame geek. Have some questions you want Brendan to answer for next month? Join us over on BoardGameGeek at BGG guild #3269.

PUaD 110: Brendan shares his early thoughts on the new Martin Wallace game, AuZtralia. AuZtralia A Study in Emerald Have you tried AuZtralia? What do you think of it, or other games like it? Join us over on BoardGameGeek at BGG guild #3269.

PUaD 109: Brendan returns to a theme from an early episode -- swimming as a game -- to talk about how the different experiences of officiating swimming taps into some of the same experiences of playing games. Episode 009 - On Swimming USA Swimming What things from outside your gaming life make you think of games and gaming? Let us know over in our Board Game Geek Guild, #3269.

Episode 108: Brendan shares his top of the stack report from November, filling you in on gameplays from October. Brendan’s Top of the Stack list The Mind Synod Gearseed Pocket Mars Favor of the Pharaoh Colony Tyrus A Touch of Evil What did you play this month? Pop over to our boardgamegeek guild #3269 and let us know.

Episode 107: Brendan talks about how easy it is to make serious mistakes when you play a game.

Episode 106: Brendan shares the latest updates to his top buy list, reflecting some of the exciting new games coming out of Essen this year. Brendan’s Top Want List Brendan’s Games of Interest 2018 What’s on your list this month? Drop over to Boardgame Geek guild #3269 and let us know!

Episode 105: Brendan does a little brainstorming about a multi-use card game played standing up. What will it be like? Join us to find out. Show notes: Innovation Eminent Domain Iain M. Banks Palm Island Drop by BoardGame Geek and let us know what you think of the game? What game might you play standing up?

Episode 104: Brendan continues reflecting on the experience at Protospiel Chicago 2018. Pick Up and Deliver 097: Protospiel plans Pick Up and Deliver 101: Protospiel part 1 Have you been to a playtest event like Protospiel or Unpub? What were your experiences? Pop over to BoardgameGeek guild #3269 and let us know.

Episode 103: Brendan discusses some of the games he's played in the first half of October. The Mind Welcome to... SKULL Secret Hitler Two Rooms and a Boom Werewords Deluxe Dice Forge Carassonne The Expanse Board Game What games have you been playing this month? Pop over to our Boardgame Geek guild, #3269, and let us know!

Episode 102: Brendan discusses two games he’s tried for the first time recently, Smile and Innovation. He gives his first impressions. Smile Innovation Have you played either of these games? What do you think of them? Drop by our Boardgame Geek Guild #3269 and let us know!

Episode 101: An episode recorded back in September, Brendan shares the first part of his reflection on the Protospiel playtesting event Rattlebox Games attended in September. First Against the Wall Something Wakes in the Forest Tell us about your experiences playtesting, either as a designer or a subject. Pop over to BoardGameGeek guild #3269 and let us know what you think.

Brendan looks back at the last 99 episodes and picks out his favorite 10. Enjoy! 10. How well do you know your gaming partners? (Episode 75) 9. On Collecting (Episode 7) 8. Moral Ambiguity in Games (Episode 28) 7. My Top 50 games (Episodes 50, 51, 52, 53, 54) 6. Ethical History (Episode 47) 5. On Being a Carebear (Episode 7) 4. Board Game Sommelier – Horror (Episode 98) 3. Coin Flip on a Knife Edg...

Brendan answers more questions from the Boardgame Geek guild, #3269. Question: how do you organize your game shelves? Take a look at how I organize my game shelf. Question: Expansions, yay or nay? Here’s a list of the expansions I own. Pop over to our Boardgame Geek guild and ask your questions! #3269.

Introducing a new segment, the Board Game Sommelier, in which Brendan pairs games with other popular media to recommend an evening of entertainment. This week's theme, HORROR. Our recommendations for thematic pairings: Desperation throbs, like an infected bite, throughout Dawn of the Dead and Dead of Winter. Want to be a real bastard to your friends? Viciousness infects the heart of both Land of t...

Brendan discusses his plans for the upcoming Protospiel game development conference. Games discussed: Something Wakes in the Forest Hearts Scythe Have you been to a game design / testing conference? If so, tell us about your experiences a bit over at our BoardGame Geek guild, #3269.

Brendan updates the listening audience on his Top of the Stack challenge and his 10 x 10 challenge. Join us. Top of the Stack Colony Nightmare! Buffy the Vampire Slayer the Board Game Moa The Expanse Student Bodies Synod What's on the top of your stack? Hop over to Boardgame Geek guild #3269 and let us know!

Brendan shares his current wishlist and recent Kickstarter interests. Join us to drool over games that are coming! Show notes: View the current wish list Artemis Project Nanty Narking A Thief's Fortune The Dale of Merchants Collection Favor of the Pharaoh What's on your Wishlist? Which games are you jumping out of your pants to buy?

Brendan discusses solo games he enjoys a lot. Show notes: Friday Onirim Castellion Hostage Negotiator The Lost Expedition What solo games do you enjoy? Pop over to our guild, $#3269, and let us know!

Brendan talks about games that use digital assistance and the old VHS game Nightmare. What makes an interactive game like this fun, and how would a new game that worked this way function? World of Yo-Ho Detective: Modern Crime Story Alchemists Dark Tower Return to Dark Tower Star Trek: The Next Generation – Klingon Challenge Nightmare! Escape: Curse of the Temple Paranoia What elements did Brendan...

Brendan gives his early reactions to a new game from Iello publishing, RAIDS. Show notes: Elysium Raids Tokaido Have you had a chance to play RAIDS? What do you think of it? Swing over to our BoardgameGeek guild, #3269, and let us know.