Two Wood for a Wheat

Ever wonder what it would be like to do something, then do it again but better, and do it again but still better yet? If you answered yes, then you should be listening to our episode about feedback loops. We also talk Tony's new one eyed dog (vote on this dog's name in the comments: Sammy Davis Jr. Jr. or Patches), Tony's thoughts on Fantasy Realms which is a card-drafting filler in desperate need...

So. Many. Games. On this episode, we talk about every single game that we played over the last three weeks. If you ever wanted insight into the life of a board gamer, you'll find it here. Hell, you can probably estimate our sleep schedules from this. We also explore the dangers of unconscious bias when looking at boardgames. We find that everyone has some form of bias, and they add up to our uniqu...

Ever wondered what it feels like to fly? Us too. That's why we played Wingspan 10 times in a row. Find out whether this linear engine builder stays aloft. Unfortunately for Pat, the experience felt more like being tied to a lead weight. We also interview Kelvin Ho, an ardent 18XX player who pretty much plays nothing else. Why does he do it? Why do people get obsessed? Why are trains so cool? Find...

We're stuffed. Full of too much turkey, tofurkey, and board games. Inspired by too much family time over break, we talk about games that we play with our families and gamers alike. And guess what: it's a top 10 list. We also talk through the 7th Continent campaign and what it means to bend the rules during solo gaming. 00:15 Introductions 01:48 Bending the Rules During Solo Gaming - 7th Continent...

2018, What a good year. We both played between 200 and 300 games. Pat doubled the size of his collection. Tony began his 5th decade of board gaming. And we played some of the best games released so far. We run through our top 5 games of 2018. We also talk about a new love for apple-eating scientists in our review of Newton. A board game in motion tends to stay in motion, unless acted upon by victo...

Seize the day! Or seize the fish? We are not sure. Stephan Feld's Carpe Diem has got us incredibly confused. We also shine some not-so-hidden praise on Underwater Cities. Unlucky Americans though we are, we have an Essen-hookup and played an amazing game of this new favorite. We also talk through how a good teach engenders a good experience in games, and Pat showcases his upcoming appearance on a...

Today on Two Wood for a Wheat, Pat & Tony talk about Player Interaction: the joys and oh-boys of a player's actions not matching your expectations. We also dive deep into the new game Architects of the West Kingdom, by Shem Phillips, shed some light on why we think the super-popular Root is actually a bad game, and talk about intentions during board games -- what to do when you've stopped caring a...

In this episode of Two Wood for a Wheat, we talk about - What we DON'T like about Scythe - The emotional rollercoaster that is a Legacy Game - Our experience with the Rise of Fenris - How to recommit to a Legacy game, that's a dozen sessions long, when you realize that you won't be winning - Teotihuacan: City of Gods, our feature game Spoilers: For those looking to avoid light spoilers from Scythe...

In our first episode, we discuss Whining during a game, the importance of first player, the new Barrage kickstarter, and more! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/craniocreations/barrage It's our first episode so please send us your thoughts and feedback so we can make this the best Chicago-based board games podcast available. Pat