The Longest Turn

Welcome to episode 46! In this episode we do a deep dive feature review of 3 Ring Circus from designers Remo Conzadori and Fabio Lopiano - published by Devir. We also talk about what we've been playing lately and some things we're excited about. Games we've been playing lately: Big Top - 00:05:30 The Great Split - 00:14:07 Disney Animated - 00:21:14 The Voyages of Marco Polo  - 00:28:58 Anachrony:...

In this snapshot we take a look at the game Lost Ruins of Arnak (designed by Min & Elwen, published by Czech Games Edition). We give a short overview of the rules, what we like about the game and where you can find it. This is the 6th episode in our series of shorter episodes called snapshots. Each one is focused on a specific game with a target length of 10-15 minutes. These snapshot episodes...

Welcome to episode 45! In this episode we do a deep dive feature review of Distilled from designer Dave Beck & Paverson Games. We also talk about what we've been playing lately and some things we're excited about. Games we've been playing lately: HerStory - 00:05:17 For Northwood! - 00:13:03 Point City - 00:22:20 Clank!: Catacombs - 00:29:15 Sleeping Gods - 00:35:52 Ready Set Bet - 00:46:13 Fe...

In this episode Tyson and The Hungry Gamer, Will Brown talk about Ascendancy, a 4x worker placement game on currently on Kickstarter, and their experience playing it. You can get your own copy here: Kickstarter Check out the Hungry Gamer’s YouTube channel here: The Hungry Gamer We played this game on TTS with the designer. We have received no payment for this video, nor been offered production cop...

In this snapshot we take a look at the game Inside Job (designed by Tanner Simmons, published by KOSMOS). We give a short overview of the rules, what we like about the game and where you can find it. This is the 5th episode in our series of shorter episodes called snapshots. Each one is focused on a specific game with a target length of 10-15 minutes. These snapshot episodes will not replace our n...

Welcome to episode 44! In this episode we talk about Gen Con games. We each share our 5 favorite games coming out of Gen Con that we played, demo'd or are otherwise excited about. Top 5 Gen Con Games - 00:06:17 Kevin's Top 5: #5 3 Ring Circus - 00:07:21 #4 Sea Salt & Paper - 00:17:08 #3 Star Wars Unlimited - 00:31:58 #2 HerStory - 00:49:57 #1 Inside Job - 01:02:12 Tyson's Top 5: #5 Barcelona -...

In this snapshot we take a look at the game Welcome to the Moon by Alexis Allard and Benoit Turpin. We give a short overview of the rules, what we like about the game and where you can find it. This is the 4th episode in our series of shorter episodes called snapshots. Each one is focused on a specific game with a target length of 10-15 minutes. These snapshot episodes will not replace our normal...

Welcome to episode 43! In this episode we interview David Thompson, one of the Undaunted designers! We also talk about the Undaunted system, each individual Undaunted game, and announce a giveaway for a copy of Battle of Britain (and how to enter)! Interview with David Thompson - 00:04:24 Rules Overview - 00:51:34 Undaunteds Feature Review Discussion - 00:56:02  - Undaunted: Normandy  - Undaunted:...

In this snapshot we take a look at the game Skull by Hervé Marly. We give a short overview of the rules, what we like about the game and where you can find it. This is the 3rd episode in our new series of shorter episodes called snapshots. Each one is focused on a specific game with a target length of 10-15 minutes. These snapshot episodes will not replace our normal episodes. Is this game a good...

Welcome to episode 42! We had a lot of fun drafting in our last episode from the 1,000 to 1,500 range of ranked games on BGG, so we decided to do it again. This time we are drafting "hidden gems" from the 1,500 to 1,999 range! Games we've been playing lately: Perfect Words- 00:02:00 Trickerion: Legends of Illusion - 00:09:20 Patchwork Express - 00:21:53 Dawn of Ulos - 00:30:03 Hidden Gems Draft (f...

This is the 2nd episode in our new series of shorter episodes called snapshots. Each one is focused on a specific game with a target length of 15 minutes. These snapshot episodes will not replace our normal episodes. In this snapshot we take a look at the game Res Arcana by Tom Lehmann from Sand Castle Games. We give a short overview of the rules, what we like about the game and where you can find...

Welcome to episode 41! In this episode we talk about Tyler's trip to Origins. We also have some sound bites from various publishers at Origins. Following that, we talk about a few games we've been playing lately. Then we do a snake draft of hidden gem games. We draft from the 1,000 to 1,500 range of ranked games on BGG. Origins Sound Bites:  Thunderworks Games: Stonespine Architects, Dawn of Ulos...

We're kicking off a new series of shorter episodes called snapshots. Each one is focused on a specific game with a target length of 15 minutes. These snapshot episodes will not replace our normal episodes. In this snapshot we take a quick look at the game 51st State from Portal Games. We give a short overview of the rules, theme, what we like about the game and where you can find it. Is this game...

Welcome to episode 40! In this episode we announce the winner for a giveaway copy of Darwin's Journey. We also talk about what we've been playing lately and then we share our top 5 lists of games with animals.  Games we've been playing lately: Power Grid (Benelux) - 00:03:42 Next Station London/Tokyo - 00:14:12 Dominion: Cornucopia - 00:24:37 On Tour - 00:34:45 Dune: House Secrets - 00:41:35 Top 5...

Welcome to episode 39! Tyson's copy of Darwin's Journey finally arrived. It was well worth the wait and in this episode we do a deep dive feature review of this fantastic game from ThunderGryph Games. We also talk about what we've been playing lately and some things we're excited about. Games we've been playing lately: Night of the Ninja - 00:06:26 Ingenious - 00:15:40 Unmatched: For King and Coun...

Welcome to episode 38! In this episode we talk about the games we've been playing lately before we play a board game version of the old television game show, Password! This is a follow up to our game show episode of The Price is Right, episode #34. Ben, Tyson, Tyler, & Kevin try to guess the board game based off of 1-word clues from each other. Timestamps below... Games we've been playing late...

Welcome to episode 37! In this episode we hold a draft in the aftermath of hypothetical fires that destroyed all our board game collections. Insurance payments came in and we each have $200 to jump start our new collections by drafting 5 games at current market prices. What 5 games would you buy for $200 to get your board game collection restarted? We also do a look back at our feature review game...

Welcome to episode 36! In this episode we do a deep dive feature review on Perseverance: Castaway Chronicles (Ep 1&2). We also talk about what we've been playing lately and games we're excited about. Games we've been playing lately: Akropolis - 00:03:45 Goblin Vaults - 00:09:52 Dominion: Prosperity - 00:15:35 Aeon's End - 00:20:34 Final Girl - 00:23:43 Feature Review - Perseverance Rules Summa...

Welcome to episode 35! It was recently spring break in Colorado and in this episode we take a break from our normal feature reviews, top 5 lists and other discussions to just talk about the games that we’ve playing lately. We also discuss the games that we’re excited about that are either crowd funding or are coming out soon. Games we’ve been playing lately: 51st State: Ultimate Edition - 00:02:40...

Welcome to episode 34! After discussing what games we’ve been playing lately, we play some Price is Right games adapted to board gaming. Stick around to see who wins the showcase showdown. Play along with us and see if you do better than Kevin, Tyson, Ben and Mark! Games we’ve been playing lately: Nemesis: Lockdown - 00:02:00 Gugong - 00:12:23 Astro Knights / Aeon’s End - 00:19:17 Lacrimosa - 00:2...

Welcome to episode 33! In this episode we do a deep dive feature review on Messina 1347 and it isn't the only Suchy game we discuss. We also discuss Woodcraft along with other games we've been playing lately. We love Suchy's games and look forward to getting both of these to the table more. Games we've been playing lately: boop.   - 00:01:15 Woodcraft - 00:05:48 Wildtails: A Pirate Legacy - 00:16:...

Welcome to episode 32! In this episode we talk about the games we've been playing lately. We also draft the games we would want to have with us for 6 different situations if we were stranded on a desert island. Plus, a ton of games we are excited about. Games we've been playing lately: Hamlet: The Village Building Game - 00:04:28 Unsurmountable - 00:11:28 Kid's Chronicles: The Quest for the Moon S...

Welcome to episode 31! In this episode we talk about the games we've been playing lately and we take a look back at a game we reviewed over a year ago: Railways of the World. Then we do a deep dive feature review on Wonderland's War by Druid City Games.  Games we've been playing lately: Micro Macro: Crime City - 00:05:12 Shifting Stones - 00:10:32 War Chest - 00:17:20 Long Shot: The Dice Game - 00...

Welcome to episode 30! We're finally back at it after a nice holiday break. In this episode we are going to discuss how we did with our top 5 shelf of shame games from episode 4 a year ago. Then we'll talk about the games we most want to get off our shelf in 2023.  How big is your shelf of shame and what game do you want to get off of it the most? Games we've been playing lately: Dragomino - 00:05...

Welcome to episode 29! We talk about a bunch of games that we've been playing lately. We also take a look back at a game we reviewed a little over a year ago, Praga Caput Regni. Then we get in to our Holiday Gift Guide...for anyone who is still shopping for some games. This is a long one, enjoy! Time Stamps What we've been playing lately: Smitten - 00:04:11 Moonrakers - 00:09:40 Ethnos - 00:17:15...