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Now that we've spent a week away from An Altogether Different River, let's return to Marshboro where we can see if our characters can keep up with all the changes. Will they stay with the times or be lost in the past? Want to try out the game yourself? Check out the Aaron Lim's itch.io where you can find An Altogether Different River and an altogether delightful bunch of games! If you have a sugge...

Welcome back, readers, players, and gamers. After 2 years exploring games with you, we're stepping into the often-recommended An Altogether Different River by Aaron Lim! An Altogether Different River is a collaborative story game where we'll explore a town through the eyes of characters that have stayed and characters that have returned after time apart. Want to try out the game yourself? Check ou...

After an emotionally exhausting saga let's unpack the events of the Play episodes and decompress a little. Perhaps use some knives to cut the tension. Check the bottom of the description for content warnings for this series of episodes. NOTE: This is a continuation of our original Kids on Bikes story, so if you haven't listened yet or want to review what happened, you can go back and listen to the...

It all comes down to this. The crew gets ready to take on a threat that has been haunting them for months. Join us for the final chapter of Kids on Bikes: The Return. Check the bottom of the description for content warnings for this series of episodes. NOTE: This is a continuation of our original Kids on Bikes story, so if you haven't listened yet or want to review what happened, you can go back a...

In the wake of tragedy, the teens of Beenovia High try to piece together the information they've gathered while they process complicated feelings. Check the bottom of the description for content warnings for this series of episodes. NOTE: This is a continuation of our original Kids on Bikes story, so if you haven't listened yet or want to review what happened, you can go back and listen to the ori...

The murder investigation continues as the gang checks out a few familiar spots. Check the bottom of the description for content warnings for this series of episodes. NOTE: This is a continuation of our original Kids on Bikes story, so if you haven't listened yet or want to review what happened, you can go back and listen to the original arc here: Spotify Apple Acast Want to try out the game yourse...

The kids find themselves wrapped up in a familiar sort of tragedy. Will they be able to handle it or will they crack under the pressure this time? Check the bottom of the description for content warnings for this series of episodes. NOTE: This is a continuation of our original Kids on Bikes story, so if you haven't listened yet or want to review what happened, you can go back and listen to the ori...

What are Varun, Jenniferrr, Mandy, Abe, Ciggy, and Shadow up to 6 months after their fateful detention encounter? Let's catch up with them to see if they've managed to settle back into their normal high school lives... Check the bottom of the description for content warnings for this series of episodes. NOTE: This is a continuation of our original Kids on Bikes story, so if you haven't listened ye...

Remember our Kids on Bikes Arc, with our Breakfast Club-esque team of teens, old Miss Ciggy, and their resident BFF shadow monster? We certainly do. Return to Beenovia with us as the story darkens and our characters find themselves in more trouble than ever before! Want to try out the game yourself? You can find Kids on Bikes and games like it at https://www.huntersentertainment.com!/ If you have...

Marc Hobbs joins us to talk about his inspiration for Epitaph as well as an extensive dive into other similarly interesting games! Tune in for yet another insightful interview. Want to try out the game yourself? Check out the Less Than Three website where you can find Epitaph and a whole bunch (ironically, more than three) of awesome story games by the <3 Games design duo! If you have a suggest...

We gather here to celebrate the life our Departed and to have one last chat about this memorable TTRPG. Want to try out the game yourself? Check out the Less Than Three website where you can find Epitaph and a whole bunch (ironically, more than three) of awesome story games by the <3 Games design duo! If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com o...

Pull up an easy chair, grab yourself a cup of tea, and dive into the life of one departed from us. We're reading and playing Epitaph by Marc Hobbs: a collaborative story game where players build the life of someone who has passed. Want to try out the game yourself? Check out the Less Than Three website where you can find Epitaph and a whole bunch (ironically, more than three) of awesome story game...

Pull up an easy chair, grab yourself a cup of tea, and dive into the life of one departed from us. We're reading and playing Epitaph by Marc Hobbs: a collaborative story game where players build the life of someone who has passed. Want to try out the game yourself? Check out the Less Than Three website where you can find Epitaph and a whole bunch (ironically, more than three) of awesome story game...

We decompress after our terrifying near-death experience discuss and how the mechanics got us there. Want to try out the game yourself? Check out the website for the core Mothership rulebook, as well as the link to the handy companion app and additional modules and resources! If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our soci...

After signing a contract to work on a United Federation colony vessel, a select few crew members awaken from their cryo-sleep. What will they discover aboard the ship? Want to try out the game yourself? Check out the website for the core Mothership rulebook, as well as the link to the handy companion app and additional modules and resources! If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, e...

After signing a contract to work on a United Federation colony vessel, a select few crew members awaken from their cryo-sleep. What will they discover aboard the ship? Want to try out the game yourself? Check out the website for the core Mothership rulebook, as well as the link to the handy companion app and additional modules and resources! If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, e...

Investigate the horrors of the universe as we venture into space with the award-winning sci-fi horroor ttrpg Mothership from Tuesday Knight Games! Want to try out the game yourself? Check out the website for the core Mothership rulebook, as well as the link to the handy companion app and additional modules and resources! If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplayga...

Join us as we discuss radical teens and how SEGA stole the idea for Sonic Riders straight from Mikey Hamm, creator of Slugblaster! Want to try out the game yourself? Check out the website for the core Slugblaster rulebook, as well as the TurboX speedrun version and further expansions and resources. If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leav...

After a totally radical game of Slugblaster by Mikey Hamm, we're taking some time to discuss the mechanics and what makes this game so totally tubular! Want to try out the game yourself? Check out the website for the core Slugblaster rulebook, as well as the TurboX speedrun version and further expansions and resources. If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygame...

Content Warning: This episode explores difficult family dynamics. There is an instance of misgendering from [22:17-22:30]. Check it, bro! Join us for some gnarly tricks and interdimensional shenanigans as we take on Mikey Hamm's award-winning, kick-flipping, totally radical ttrpg Slugblaster ! This episode brings our teens back to earth, or more specifically, their tiny hometown of Hillview. Want...

Between the Slugblaster Run and Downtime phase, it's time for our crew to 'clean up:' shift factions, gather style points, and shake off the adrenaline of the Run to get ready for our Downtime phase! Spoiler alert- it'll be a doozy of a downtime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Check it, bro! Join us for some gnarly tricks and interdimensional shenanigans as we take on Mikey Hamm's award-winning, kick-flipping, totally radical ttrpg Slugblaster ! Want to try out the game yourself? Check out the website for the core Slugblaster rulebook, as well as the TurboX speed-run version and further expansions and resources! If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, ema...

Check it, bro! Join us for some gnarly tricks and interdimensional shenanigans as we take on Mikey Hamm's award-winning, kick-flipping, totally radical ttrpg Slugblaster ! Want to try out the game yourself? Check out the website for the core Slugblaster rulebook, as well as the TurboX speedrun version and further expansions and resources! If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, emai...

Jay Dragon joins us to talk about the process of designing Wanderhome, from playbooks to playtest! Want to try out the game yourself? Check out the Possum Creek Games website for Wanderhome materials and many more games and resources! If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/readplaygame Theme...

Let us take a moment of rest and reflect on our journey full of moments of rest and reflecting. It's only fitting! Want to try out the game yourself? Check out the Possum Creek Games website for Wanderhome materials and many more games and resources! If you have a suggestion for an RPG we should try out, email us at readplaygamepod@gmail.com or leave a comment on our socials: https://linktr.ee/rea...