Shuffle Buddies

This episode Amy and Chris dabble in nefarious deeds beyond their puny mortal comprehension as they review the occult-themed deckbuilding game Dark Pact. But before they acquire untold evil power, they discuss The Gang and First Giants. And finally, on the Chopping Block this episode is Five Tribes: The Djinns of Naqala. The review of Dark Pact begins at 27:29.

This episode Amy and Chris get in touch with nature (in a magical way), as they strive to become the best druids they can possibly be to review the dice placement game, The Druids of Edora. But before they wander through the ancient forest in search of enlightenment, they discuss Magical Athlete and Soothsayers. Finally, they pit Challengers! against the fearsome Chopping Block in a 1v1 for the ag...

This week Chris jacks into the neon-coated neural network for another A Deck of One review - this time to take on nefarious Super-Massive Computer’s run amok in the cooperative strategic hacking game, Deckers. Are these robo-dingus’ messing with the best, or will Chris die like the rest? You’ll have to log on to find out… The review of Deckers begins at 01:15.

This episode Amy and Chris venture deep into the ruined woodlands to help rebuild homes for our forest friends - and review the card-dancing, tile placement game Emberleaf! But before we gather up our construction resources and get to work, we discuss Bus & Stop and Viticulture’s new Bordeaux expansion.  The review of Emberleaf begins at 25:02.

This episode Amy and Chris gather up the most pungent, slimy, cursed ingredients they can find to toss into a cauldron and see what happens for a review of the potion-brewing, push your luck game, Quacks! But before their concoctions blow the literal roof off, they discuss Nana and Forest Shuffle. Finally, watch out Princess - because on the Chopping Block this episode is Love Letter! The review o...

This week Amy and Chris look to the sky and wonder who (or what?) might be looking back from lightyears away as they review the epic, universe-spanning game, SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence! But before they analyze their data collected from the far reaches of space, they discuss Green Team Wins and Origin Story. And on the Chopping Block this week is Nanatoridori! The review of SETI...

This week Amy and Chris get industrious and head into the bountiful forest to review the thinky woodland management game, Forestry! But before they start swingin’ their axes around all willy-nilly, they discuss Harmonies and Chu Han. And finally, the Chopping Block returns, and on the block this episode is Things in Rings! The review of Forestry begins at 23:20.

This week Amy and Chris muster their strength to scale the impossible challenge of returning to the mics after a lengthy hiatus, and review the titan-climbing cooperative game, Leviathan Wilds! But before they tackle that indomitable foe, they discuss Hot Streak and Suna Valo. Finally, we put The Yellow House’s neck on the line for our new deadly segment - Chopping Block! The review of Leviathan W...

This week Chris hunkers down inside an abandoned, icy bunker for another installment of A Deck of One - this time to review the heroic solitaire-only game Halls of Hegra. Will Chris overcome overwhelming odds and emerge victorious against this tough-as-nails solo game? (Spoiler alert; no. No he will not.) The review of Halls of Hegra begins at 00:55.

This week Amy and Chris support a conservation project by releasing a majestic hot take into its natural environment as they review the zoo management game Ark Nova, along with its expansion, Marine Worlds. But before they curate their ideal menagerie, they also discuss Jekyll & Hyde vs Scotland Yard, Patchwork, and Strike. The review of the Ark Nova begins at 28:43.

After years (!?) of stumbling through the dank, dark dungeons of the unknown, the brave adventuring party known as Shuffle Buddies emerges back into the light of day - and there was much rejoicing! This week Chris is joined by the newly minted Shuffle Buddy Amy, to discuss the cooperative, card-based, dungeon-crawling Kinfire Delve series. But before they ready their blades for combat, they share...

We’re back with another A Deck of One episode, this time discussing the nordic fishing-themed worker placement game Nusfjord. But before serving up a seafood buffet worthy of the village elders, Chris dishes on the adorable, action-adventure videogame Death’s Door. The review of Nusfjord begins at 05:20. Subscribe to Shuffle Buddies on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.

This week we return to the A Deck of One show format, where Chris reflects on a game he’s been playing solo. And this time, there are not one but TWO games to discuss;  the pair of civilization deckbuilding games Imperium Legends and Imperium: Legends. But before jumping into the fray, Chris gives some final impressions of Elden Ring.  The review of Imperium: Classics and Imperium: Legends begins...

This week Casie and Chris go behind the scenes and reflect upon the art of the Shuffle Buddies intro song, each of which is tailored to that episode’s featured game. In the second half of the podcast, they each finally share their TOP TEN boardgames of ALL TIME (kinda sorta, subject to change)!  The top ten discussion begins at 102:02:00. Subscribe to Shuffle Buddies on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.

This week Casie and Chris invite you to a swanky Victorian era soiree to rub elbows with a fancy review of Obsession. But before the activities commence, they also discuss what Casie’s been up to, an unexpected return to Dungeons & Dragons 5e, So Clover!, and Canvas. The review of Obsession begins at 23:10. Subscribe to Shuffle Buddies on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.

This week Casie and Chris summon some colorful elemental power and Monster-Rush into a review of Dwellings of Eldervale. But before rolling their combat dice, they also discuss The Messy Middle, Space Base, The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared, and Shinkansen: Zero Kei. The review of Dwellings of Eldervale begins at 31:30. Subscribe to Shuffle Buddies on Apple Podcasts &...

This week Casie and Chris hop aboard a rickety steamship and venture into the vast unknown for a review of Sleeping Gods. But before completing their epic journey, they accept a few side quests to discuss Concordia, Railways of the World, and The Afterparty.  The review of Sleeping Gods begins at 13:50. Subscribe to Shuffle Buddies on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.

This week Casie and Chris frantically dodge hundreds, if not thousands, of incoming deadly obstacles to review Bullet♥. Amidst the mayhem, we also manage to discuss So Clover!, Super Mega Lucky Box, the Nanny, and Village Garden. The review of Bullet♥ begins at 25:35. Subscribe to Shuffle Buddies on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.

This week, Chris sits down for an end of year chat with a mysterious, secret Shuffle Buddy. They discuss an entire year of quarantine spent together, and the boardgame journey they took along the way. During their trip down memory lane, they discuss Undaunted: Normandy, Res Arcana, Claustrophobia 1643, Terraforming Mars, Anachrony, Civilization: A New Dawn, Scythe, Pax Pamir: Second Edition, and C...

This week Casie and Chris spread their wings like the majestic Pygmy Nuthatch and fly gracefully into a review of Wingspan. But before taking flight, they warble on about Teenage Engineering’s Pocket Operators, 7 Wonders: Architects, Board Game Arena, The Flight Attendant, and A Very Die Hard Christmas. The review of Wingspan begins at 23:49. Subscribe to Shuffle Buddies on Apple Podcasts & Spotif...

Yeehaw! This week Casie and Chris slip into their purdiest cowboy boots and wrangle up a review of Great Western Trail (Second Edition). But before they go and mosey off into the sunset, they also discuss Draftosaurs, Dicey Dungeons, Honeycomb Hotel Ultra, the Great British Bake Off, and Glass Road. The review of Great Western Trail (Second Edition) begins at 31:48. Subscribe to Shuffle Buddies on...

This week Casie and Chris belly up to the proverbial bar for a review of The Taverns of Tiefenthal from North Star Games. But before they make it past the surly bouncer at the tavern door, they discuss the ghosts who might haunt Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, Psychonauts 2, Newt One, Mr. Show, Cloudspire, and The Cost. The review of The Taverns of Tiefenthal begins at 32:36. Subscribe to S...

This week Casie and Chris perform their best superhero leap into a review of the summer blockbuster of boardgames, Marvel Champions: The Card Game. They also scheme their way into discussions about Horrified: American Monsters, Back 4 Blood, Squid Game, and All the Ever Afters: The Untold Story of Cinderella's Stepmother. The review of Marvel Champions: The Card Game begins at 18:10.

This week Casie and Chris dive BACK back into the podcast pool, not quite just in time for (part two of) the Summer Games Spectacular! In this episode we review two cool and breezy games; Terraforming Mars: The Ares Expedition and The Goonies: Never Say Die. They also discuss a couple boardgame stores they visited on a trip to the East Coast, the Flavia de Luce Series, Fantasy Realms, Medium, and...