Play Games, Lose Friends

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What happens when two competitive board gamers share their hobby with the world? Join Ken and Ryan to find out, as they play, discuss, and review a wide range of different games and the hobby in general. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Play Games, Lose Friends

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8 - You Have Player Aides 29.01.2022 1:30:06

Board game night has resumed! Ken furthers his Ryan Laukat infatuation, and Ryan finally gets his copy of Dice Throne Adventures. Ken illuminates us on the best way to find new games, and the modern classic, War Chest, gets some high scores in the review. Except for the player aides. Not those. Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www....

7 - Mozart's First Name was William 19.01.2022 1:20:50

Happy new year! Ryan and Ken played a lot of games over the holiday break and discuss their favorites. The guys take a look at their top five most anticipated games for 2022 (with honorable mentions), and Ryan bounces off of Jaws of the Lion. Res Arcana gets the review treatment, and a small backed/bought list means more cash free for games in 2022! Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com...

6 - Merry PAXmas 28.12.2021 1:38:50

The boys head to PAX Unplugged, game all weekend, and talk about the experience. Ryan went shopping and Ken's list got skunked. The top five most impactful games of 2021 are covered. Have a wonderful holiday! Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends , or on Twitter at @PGLFShow ! Hosted on Acast....

5 - Following the Leder with Kyle Ferrin 09.12.2021 1:48:30

Our first guest! Kyle Ferrin from Leder Games tells us of past, present and future works. We give Oath a little time, and a lot more will come. We talk our PAX Unplugged games we're bringing, and review another Leder Games title, Fort. Ken continues to add expansions he'll never play to his collection. Ryan imitates creepy podcaster voices. Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.co...

4 - D&D at the Dollar General 26.11.2021 1:29:33

Ken learns more about Kabula, and we talk about CMON's 50th. We visit the Nerdhammer boys in Lancaster. A short talk about Ankh and the merge mechanic. Ryan talks Paleo, Ken talks Doodle Dungeon, and a Looterz review happens. We have big news for the next episode! Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslos...

3 - Enter the Beer Review 09.11.2021 1:38:29

Ken plays a classic. We list our top 5 gaming gadgets to make a gamer's life better. We dive into Scythe more than expected, and review Charterstone and our full legacy experience. Ken is pumped for a new Kickstarter project, and we review our beverages of choice! Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslos...

2 - Sex Appeal of the Insert 08.11.2021 1:37:49

We talk about the industry slowdowns due to supply chain issues, and why it might be a good thing for the hobby in general. A rundown of our top 5 family games as of late. We review one of our favorite games of 2020, Nidavellir, and we get the latest from Ken's Kickstarter roundup. Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagra...

1 - The Bee People Who Shoot Bee Guns 08.11.2021 1:31:42

The first episode (with lots of poor editing by Ryan, and Ken lagging throughout)! We introduce ourselves, our backgrounds, and dive into what we've been playing lately. Ryan gets his first play of Ankh: Gods of Egypt. We talk about the games we own that still are shining with cellophane or stuff we are dying to get to the table. A Destinies review may surprise you, and we dive deeper into He...