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301 Moved Permanently

Board Game Blitz is a 30 minute bi-weekly podcast about modern board games and card games hosted by Ambie and Crystal.

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Episode 117 - The Evolution of ‘Euros’ from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss King of the Roll and Prisma Arena. Then Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'Eurogame' before we discuss what euro games are and how they have changed over the years...

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Episode 116 - SpOoky Games from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss The Curious Elevator of Mr. Hincks and the Blinks game system. We then talk about spooooky games and some ways that games can create tension, dread, or surprise. Recent G...

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Episode 115 - One in A Hundred Part 2B from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Project L and Cartographers Heroes. We then finish our part two of our one in a hundred games list with our top game from each set of 100 in the top 1501-2000 ranked games...

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Episode 114 - One in A Hundred Part 2A from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Gridopolis and Battlestar Galactica. We then continue our one in a hundred games list with our top game from each set of 100 in the top 1001-1500 ranked games on BoardGame...

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Episode 113 - Tips for Teaching from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Egyptia and GRBLD. We then talk about some tips for how to teach board games well. Announcements: 0:40 Recent Games: 1:41 Teaching Games: 8:41 Outro: 27:04 Bloopers: 28:0...

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Episode 112 - 9-to-5 Games from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Carte Rouge and Choose Your Own Adventure: House of Danger. We then talk about board games that attempt to simulate real-world jobs. Announcements: 0:43 Recent Games: 1:5...

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Episode 111 - One In A Hundred from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal talk about their ten one in a hundred games - their top game from each set of 100 in the top 1000 as ranked on BoardGameGeek! Announcements: 0:42 One in a Hundred Games: 2:07 Out...

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Episode 110 - Listener Q&A from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Break In Alcatraz. We then have a Q&A episode where we answer a bunch of listener questions! Announcements: 0:37 Recent Games: 2:27 Listener Q&A: 9:21 Outro: 38:05 Bloope...

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Episode 109 - My Game Wants to Party All the Time from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss LEGACY: Quest for a Family Treasure and Bites. We then talk about party games with special guest and patron of the show Pam. Announcements: 0:47 Recent Games: 1:57 Party ...

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Episode 108 - Virtual Gaming Con Recap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Unlock!: Timeless Adventures and Conundrum Escape Rooms - Virtual Hollywood Mystery. We then talk about our time at Virtual Gaming Con, and Crystal goes over the origins o...

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Episode 107 - Top 5 Game Themes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss some Ravensburger Escape Puzzles and Slay the Spire. We then talk about our top 5 themes in board games. Announcements: 0:43 Recent Games: 2:17 Top 5 Game Themes: 13:02 O...

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Episode 106 - From 8-Bit to VR from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss 18Chesapeake (on 18xx.games) and Dragonheart (on boardgamearena.com). We then talk about our history of playing video games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word ...

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Episode 105 - 4 YEARS OF BLITZ from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss a few games in the Exit: The Game series - The Catacombs of Horror, The House of Riddles, and The Haunted Roller Coaster. We then celebrate our anniversary with a lookbac...

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Episode 104 - Just the Two of Us from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss 1889 (on 18xx.games) and Forgotten Waters. We then talk about two player gaming, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'duel.' Announcements: 0:46 Recent Games: 1...

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Episode 103 - Take Your Turn! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Subtext Game, The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine, and MegaCity: Oceania. We then talk about analysis paralysis in board gaming, and Crystal goes over the origins of the ...

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Episode 102 - Gaming During a Pandemic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Crystal, and patron of the show Pam talk about ways to game without leaving the house. Gaming Inside: 1:46 Outro: 26:43 Bloopers: 27:38 Publisher Free Stay at Home offers: https://boardgam...

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Episode 101 - Underrated & Overlooked Games from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Adventure Games: The Dungeon, Adventure Games: Monochrome Inc., and Unmatched: Battle of Legends. We then talk about some underrated and overlooked games, and Crystal goes...

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Episode 100 - Blitz Game is Broken from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal are joined by Nick, Mike, Matthew, and Dave from the This Game is Broken podcast to celebrate the 100th episode of Board Game Blitz with a game show! Intro part 2: 3:17 Round 1 -...

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Episode 99 - Top 5 Kickstarter Games from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Detective Stories: Case 1 - The Fire in Adlerstein and Betrayal Legacy. We then talk about the role of Kickstarter in board games and share our top 5 Kickstarter games. A...

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Episode 98 - The 2019 Blitzies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal host the annual Blitzies for 2019 games! Announcements: 0:49 2019 Blitzies: 2:49 --Best New to Us: 5:01 --Best Roll & Write: 6:55 --Best Escape Room Game: 7:45 --Most Unique: 8:4...

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Episode 97 - The Impression That I Get from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss City of the Big Shoulders and Fantastic Factories. We then talk about the importance of first impressions, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'opinion.' Announ...

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Episode 96 - Challenging Resolutions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Draw Your Own Conclusions, Grand Austria Hotel, Mystery House: Adventures in a Box, and Chocolate Factory. We then talk about board game challenges and resolutions and how...

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Episode 95 - PAX Unplugged Recap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss some Graphic Novel Adventures (Captive, Sherlock Holmes: Four Investigations, and Your Town), Nokosu Dice, and Fafnir. We then talk about Crystal's time at PAX Unplugged. ...

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Episode 94 - Did You Notice A Theme? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Tortured Cardboard, Roll Estate, and Silver & Gold. We then talk about light themes and dark themes, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'point.' Announcements:...

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Episode 93 - What If Everyone Played Board Games? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Unlock! Heroic Adventures and Funkoverse Strategy Game. We then talk about what the world would be like if everyone played board games, and Crystal goes over the origins o...

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Episode 92 - Omnipotent Omnigamers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Crystal and special guest host Paula Deming discuss Tussie Mussie and Ghost Stories. They then talk about the term "omnigamer" and how people define themselves in board gaming. Announcements & Int...

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Episode 91 - Forever Young from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Crystal and special guest host Moderator Chris discuss Doctor Who: Time of the Daleks and ShipShape. They then talk about games that they've played or would play over a hundred times, and Crystal g...

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Episode 90 - Q&A from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this special episode, Ambie and Crystal answer a bunch of questions from listeners! Announcements: 0:40 Q&A: 1:52 Outro: 45:28 Bloopers: 46:40 For the list of questions, see the complete show ...

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Episode 89 - Games We Don't Play Enough from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss TransAmerica and The Quacks of Quedlinburg: The Herb Witches. We then talk about some games we don't play enough and why it's hard to get them played, and Crystal goes ove...

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Episode 88 - Top 5 Pre-Hobby Games from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Mr. Face and Nine Tiles Panic. We then list off our top 5 games we played before we discovered modern board games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the company name 'H...

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Episode 87 - It's Only Natural from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Mahjong, Mountains, and Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale. We then talk about board games using nature as a theme. Recent Games: 0:42 Nature Games: 16:46 Outro: 29:45 Blo...

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Episode 86 - Gen Con Recap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Holding On: The Troubled Life of Billy Kerr, Trapper Keeper Game, and Kenny G: Keepin' it Saxy, We then talk about Crystal's first time at Gen Con! Recent Games: 0:47 Ge...

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Episode 85 - What's Hype Got To Do With It? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Letters from Whitechapel, Trogdor, and Gem Hens. We then talk about hype in board games and whether it's good or bad, or both. Announcements: 0:43 Recent Games: 1:48 Hype...

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Episode 84 - Dice Tower Con Recap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal talk about a bunch of the games they played at Dice Tower Con 2019. Announcements: 0:33 Dice Tower Con: 1:10 Outro: 31:23 Bloopers: 32:36

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Episode 83 - Why We Play from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss 1862 and The Castles of Burgundy. We then talk about why we play board games (and why we might not want to play board games). Announcements: 0:44 Recent Games: 2:28 Why G...

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Episode 82 - Pride in Gaming from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Ora et Labora and On Tour. We then highlight some games and people in the gaming community that are in the LGBT community. Announcements: 0:41 Recent Games: 1:29 Pride: 9...

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Episode 81 - Awarded Excellence from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Fickle, Animal Upon Animal, Battle Dome, and Race For The Galaxy. We then talk about some of the different board gaming awards this summer, and Crystal goes over the origi...

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Episode 80 - Interview with Josh Starr from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie interviews Josh Starr, the creator of Grand Trunk Games, a new publishing company dedicated to making 18xx games more available, affordable, and approachable. Interview: 0:24 1861/1867: 13:0...

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Episode 79 - Three Year Aniversary Escape! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie makes an escape room podcast for Crystal and Cassadi to celebrate the three year anniversary of Board Game Blitz! Intro Banter: 0:43 Escape Room: 3:12 Catching up with Cassadi: 33:19 Outro: ...

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Episode 78 - Does Size Matter? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Pandemic Legacy Season 2 and T.I.M.E. Stories: Madame. We then talk about box size in games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'experience.' Announcements: 0:...

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Episode 77 - Top 100 or Hot 100? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss 1828. We then talk about the top 100 games on BGG compared to a few years ago. Recent Games: 0:47 BGG Top 100: 10:52 Outro: 27:59 Bloopers: 28:55 1828: https://boardgame...

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Episode 76 - Chill Out from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Bandido and Just One. We then talk about games that make us calm and relaxed, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'calm.' NOTE: There were some problems with Cr...

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Episode 75 - Boring? More Theme! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss 18MEX and Heroes of Land, Air & Sea. We then list off our top 5 favorite games with boring themes, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'travel.' Announcements: ...

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Episode 74 - Dice Tower West Recap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal talk about their time at the first ever Dice Tower West! Announcements: 0:30 Dice Tower West: 3:15 Outro: 34:55 Bloopers: 35:42

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Episode 73 - Why So Serious? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Freedom: The Underground Railroad and City of Gears. We then talk about games with serious themes, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'important.' Announcement...

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Episode 72 - The 2018 Blitzies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal host the annual Blitzies, the special award episode for 2018 games! Announcements: 0:38 The 2018 Blitzies: 2:47 --Best Cooperative Game: 6:08 --Most Unique: 7:33 --Best Artwork: ...

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Episode 71 - Dice Tower Cruise Recap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal talk about the Dice Tower Cruise and answer some patron questions about the cruise Announcements: 0:40 Dice Tower Cruise Recap: 2:06 Patron Questions: 15:38 --Why a board gaming ...

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Episode 70 - What's in a Name? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Ghost Stories and The Potion. We then talk about some thoughts on what makes a board game name good or bad. Announcements: 0:41 Recent Games: 2:08 Game Names: 9:44 Outro:...

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Episode 69 - Gettin' Silly Wit It from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Go Away Monster and Catch the Moon. We then talk about our top 5 silly games! Recent Games: 0:36 Top 5 Silly Games: 6:19 Outro: 33:59 Bloopers: 35:04 Go Away Monster!: h...

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Episode 68 - You're Welcome from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Tragedy Looper and Trapwords. We then talk about ways to make a welcoming game environment, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'welcome.' Announcements: 0:45 R...

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Episode 67 - Comfort Games from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game and Fireball Island: The Curse of Vul-Kar. We then talk about comfort games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'familiar.'...

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Episode 66 - BGG.CON 2018 Recap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this special episode, Ambie and Crystal recorded together for the first time ever! We talk about our time at BGG.CON. BGG.CON Recap: 0:28 Outro: 38:53

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Episode 65 - Top 10 Convention Games from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Cryptid, Hansa Teutonica, and Illusion. We then talk about our top 10 convention board games. Announcements: 0:43 Recent Games: 2:30 Top 10 Convention Games: 12:27 Outro:...

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Episode 64 - Gaming For Good from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Crystal, and Cassadi discuss Legacy of Dragonholt, Azul, and Welcome To.... We then talk about board game charities. Recent Games: 1:29 Board Game Charities: 12:28 Outro: 27:00 Bloopers: 28...

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Episode 63 - A Variety of Victories from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss The Enigma Emporium Presents: Wish You Were Here and the Stockpile app. We then talk about unique victory conditions, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "unique...

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Episode 62 - The Learning Curve from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Gloomhaven and Tiny Epic Zombies. We then talk about teaching board games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "teach." Recent Games: 0:47 Teaching Games: 13:38...

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Episode 61 - Splish Splash from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Villainous and Sprawlopolis. We then talk about board games involving water, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "flood." Recent Games: 1:00 Watery Games: 13:07...

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Episode 60 - Property of the Intellectual from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Miraris and Pikoko. We then talk about intellectual property in board games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "box." Announcements: 1:13 Recent Games: 1:42 I...

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Episode 59 - Our Favorite Exceptions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: Jack the Ripper & West End Adventures and King of Tokyo. We then talk about games we love in genres we hate, and Crystal goes over th...

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Episode 58 - Unpopular Opinions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss 1849: The Game of Sicilian Railways and Pandemic Legacy: Season 2. We then talk about games that everyone seems to like except us, and Crystal goes over the origins of the...

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Episode 57 - Dice Tower Con 2018 Recap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss the fun time they had playing games and meeting people at Dice Tower Con 2018! Announcements: 0:44 Dice Tower Con: 4:49 Outro: 30:13 Bloopers: 31:26

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Episode 56 - Kickstarter: Here to Stay? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss 1834, Southern Pacific, Ganz schön clever, and Near and Far: Amber Mines. We then talk about Kickstarter board games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "turn."...

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Episode 55 - The Verts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Container and Istanbul: The Dice Game. We then talk about gaming as an introvert or extrovert, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "crowd." Announcements: 0:48 ...

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Episode 54 - It Makes Sense from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Sidereal Confluence, Unfinished Case of Holmes, and Noch Mal!. We then talk about games with unique sensory mechanisms, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "sens...

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Episode 53 - List Bliss from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Tokyo Highway and Legacy of Dragonholt. We then talk about lists and why people like them, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "list." Announcements: 0:47 Recen...

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Episode 52 - That's How We Roleplay from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Dispatch by Breakout and Rising 5: Runes of Asteros. We then talk about role playing in board games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "character." Recent Gam...

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Episode 51 - Influence & Responsibility in Board Game Media from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Anachrony and ...and then we held hands. We then talk about how people are influenced by board game media, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "epic." Recent Ga...

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Episode 50 - The Good, the Bad and the Unplayable from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss 1889 and Sunset Over Water. We then talk about what can make a game objectively bad, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "bad." Announcement: 1:00 Recent Games:...

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Episode 49 - Global Gaming from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss The Mind, Dinosaur Island, Arkham Horror: The Card Game, Island Hopper, and High Society. We then talk about games that are from other cultures, and Crystal goes over the ...

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Episode 48 - Rationing Passion from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Stuffed Fables and Herbaceous. We then talk about our passion for the board gaming hobby, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "love." MeepleCon: 0:46 Recent Gam...

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Episode 47 - The Fun & Function of Social Deduction from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss Dinosaur Island, Castell, and GROWL. We then talk about social deduction games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "deduce." Blitz Con Recap & MeepleCon: 0:48 ...

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Episode 46 - Birds of a Feather Blitz Together from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss 18CLE and Keyper. We then talk all about cooperative games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "cooperation." Blitz Con: 0:48 Recent Games: 2:19 Cooperative Ga...

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Episode 45 - The Cull of the Wild from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss The Ravens of Thri Sahashri, Seikatsu, and Muse. We then talk about culling our collection, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "cull." Recent Games: ...

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Bonus Episode - Crystal and Ambie Discuss TI4 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A couple weeks ago, Crystal decided to recap her first ever play of Twilight Imperium live on Twitch! This is the podcast version (you can see the video version on YouTube). Start of Stream: 0:34 ...

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Episode 44 - The 2017 Blitzies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Dungeon Petz, The Downfall of Popmeii, and Majesty: For the Realm. We then talk about 2017 in board gaming with the 2017 Blitzies and our top 10 games of 2017, i...

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Episode 43 - Ex-Ch-Ch-Changing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Magic Maze, DropMix, and Twilight Imperium: Fourth Edition. We then talk about some board games that involve exchanges, and Crystal goes over the origins of the ...

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Episode 42 - Tales of Amazing Gifts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Kitchen Rush, Catacombs, and Hanamikoji. We then talk about some of our favorite board game related gifts, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "gift."

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Episode 41 - Giving Thanks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Legends of Andor, Ascension, and Queendomino. We then talk about what we and our listeners are thankful for in board gaming, and Crystal goes over the origins of...

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Episode 40 - Putting the U and I in Community from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss For-Ex and Ex Libris. We then talk about how board games can help build and support communities, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "community."

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Episode 39 - Top 5 Surprises from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Flip Ships, Magic: The Gathering, and Near and Far. We do our first Top 5 list, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "card."

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Episode 38 - Ethics in Game Media from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Spirit Island, First Orchard, and The 7th Continent. We talk about ethics and bias in reviewing, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "adventure."

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Episode 37 - The Art of Gaming from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss The Pyramid's Deadline, Kobayakawa, Russian Railroads, and BONK. We talk about art and graphic design in board games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the wo...

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Episode 36 - Exploring Expansions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss 18OE, World's Fair 1893, and the Ferengi and Cardassian expansions for Star Trek Ascendancy. We talk about board game expansions, and Crystal goes over the origi...

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Episode 35 - The Shakedown on Dice from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss EXIT: The Game, Ethnos, and Dice Forge. We talk about dice in games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "roll."

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Episode 34 - GenConCant Preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss 1859, Rocky Road a la Mode, and T.I.M.E Stories: Lumen Fidei. We talk about Gen Con and GenCant, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "hype."

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Episode 33 - The Digital Frontier from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Vinhos, Unearth, and Future Tense. We talk about digital games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "play."

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Episode 32 - Con Candor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal have a special episode to discuss their time at Origins (Cassadi) and Dice Tower Con (Ambie and Crystal).

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Episode 31 - On the Road Again from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Fourth Age, 1817, Kitten Klash, and Barenpark. We talk about playing games while traveling or on vacation, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "score."

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Episode 30 - Winning Isn't Everything from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss 1817, 1880: China, 1857, Between Two Cities, and Mint Works. We talk about being a good sport whether you win or lose, and Crystal goes over the origins of the w...

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Episode 29 - Escape Escapades from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Brass: Lancashire, Paperback, and Clank!: Sunken Treasures. We talk about board games that trap you or that you have to escape, and Crystal goes over the origins...

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Episode 28 - One Year Anniversary Special from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's our one year anniversary! In this special off-format episode, Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal reminisce over the past year, share a project they've been working on for over a year, and play the fi...

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Episode 27 - Putting the "Fan" in Fantasy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Startups, Takenoko, and Sagrada. We talk about the fantasy theme in board games and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "fantasy."

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Episode 26 - Interview with Bjorn Rabenstein from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this special episode, Ambie interviews Bjorn Rabenstein, the designer of Rolling Stock to discuss Rolling Stock and Rolling Stock v2

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Episode 25 - Kickstarting the Habit from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss 1880: China, 7 Wonders, and Bridges to Nowhere. We talk about board games on Kickstarter, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "promise."

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Episode 24 - Board Game Burnout from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Pret-a-Porter, The Phantom Society, and Roll Player. We talk about board game burnout, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "exhaust." We also announce ...

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Episode 23 - MeepleCon 2017 Recap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal talk about their time at MeepleCon. We also announce our contest winners.

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Episode 22 - Games Rule, Rulebooks Drool from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss The Pursuit of Happiness, Cottage Garden, and Starving Artists. We talk about board game rules, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "cheat." We also an...

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Episode 21 - Puttin' On the Blitz from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Witness, Suburbia, and Santorini. We talk about blitz games and Blitz Con 2017, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "grok." We also announce a contest!

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Episode 20 - It Takes Two from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Rolling Stock, Power Grid Deluxe, and Lotus. We talk about good two-player games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "alliance."

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Episode 19 - Cold Cold Cold! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Rebels Unite!, Happy Pigs, and Rex. We talk about games that have cold themes, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "analysis."

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Episode 18 - The 2016 Blitzies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal go off-format in this special episode and discuss their favorites of 2016, as well as what they're looking forward to for 2017.

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Episode 17 - Family Affair from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss 1860, Clank!, and Order of the Gilded Compass. We have a special guest join us to talk about some good games for families, and Crystal goes over the origins of t...

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Episode 16 - Party Time from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Paris Connection, Istanbul, and Deception: Murder in Hong Kong. We talk about some good games for parties. Crystal goes over the origins of the word "party."

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Episode 15 - Thanks for the Food! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Locomotive Werks, Concordia, and Cacao. We talk about food that you can have at board game night, and some games that have to do with food. Crystal goes over the...

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Episode 14 - Gaming Like it's 1999 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss A Feast for Odin, Karuba, and Betrayal at House on the Hill: Widow's Walk. We talk about some games from before 2000, both good ones and bad ones. Crystal goes o...

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Episode 13 - Uniquely Scary Games from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Mythos Tales, Tokaido, and Mice and Mystics. Our accessory of the week is board game music, and we talk about some games that scare us. We answer another viewer ...

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Episode 12 - Ask Us Anything from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Haspelknecht, Kingdom Builder, and Tiny Epic Western. Then we answer some viewer questions, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "trivia."

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Episode 11 - For Shame! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Junk Art, Monster Factory, and A Fake Artist Goes to New York, as well as our shame games (popular games we haven't played), and the origins of the word "lose."

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Episode 10 - Space: The Final Frontier from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Captain Sonar, Marrakech, and Star Trek: Ascendancy, along with our "Accessory" of the Week - space savers, games that have space themes, and the origins of the ...

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Episode 9 - Bonus T.I.M.E. Stories Spoilercast from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie and Crystal discuss T.I.M.E. Stories in this bonus Spoilercast episode.

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Episode 8 - Back to School from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Chicago & Northwestern, German Rails, Onami, and Legendary Encounters: Firefly, along with our "Accessory" of the Week - school items, games that are school rela...

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Episode 7 - Spiel des Jahres from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Dark Moon, Puerto Rico, and Quantum. We also discuss the Spiel winners as well as past Spiel winners we enjoy, and the origins of the word "win."

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Episode 6 - GenCant with Suzanne Sheldon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal bring on a special guest, Suzanne Sheldon, to discuss GenCant.

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Episode 5 - Hot Hot Hot! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss 18xx games, Seasons, and Awesome Kingdom, along with our "Accessory" of the Week - drink accessories, games that are "hot," and the origins of the word "shelfie."

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Episode 4 - The Great Outdoors from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Arkwright, The Networks, and Qwixx, along with our "Accessory" of the Week - board game tables, games that can be played outside, and the origins of the word "ro...

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Episode 3 - All Things Unique from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Keyflower, FUSE, Pixel Tactics, and City of Remnants, along with our "Accessory" of the Week - 3D printers, games that have unique themes, and the origins of the...

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Episode 2 - A Walk on the Wild Side from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss CO2, Tak, Parfum, and Runebound, along with our "Accessory" of the Week - storage, games that have animals, and the origins of the word "meeple."

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Episode 1 - Conventions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the inaugural episode, Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Ghost Blitz, Medieval Academy, and Carcassonne along with games that are good for conventions, our Accessory of the Week - gaming bags,...

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