Dec 25, 2016

Shelley and I have some fun on this August-recorded episode of two Essen 2015 releases.

Joraku by Iori Tsukinami from Moaideas Game Design

and

Domus Domini by Heinz-Georg Thiemann

Dec 19, 2016

Shelley and I checked out the card game version of Coal Baron, then tried out the re-theming of a game from a few years ago!

Coal Baron: The Great Card Game by Michael Kiesling and Wolfgang Kramer from Stronghold, eggertspiele, and Pegasus

and

Fields of Green by Vangelis Bagiartakis from Stronghold and Artipia

Dec 11, 2016

Shelley and I check out a couple of lighter games, then delve into the busily designed pizza delivery game Papa Paolo.

Honshu by Kalle Malmioja

Papà Paolo by Fabrice Vandenbogaerde from Quined Games

and

Bubblee Pop by Gregory Oliver from Bankiiiz Editions

Dec 5, 2016

Shelley and I tackle three 2-player-only games this week, discussing

Sola Fide: The Reformation by Jason Matthews and Christian Leonhard from Stronghold and Spielworxx

Hanamikoji by Kota Nakayama from emperorS4

and

Jolly & Roger by Shaun Graham and Scott Huntington from Abacusspiele

Nov 27, 2016

Shelley and I get a chance to learn some Japanese painting techniques with the beautiful and fun Kanagawa, then try to make the most from our herds of cattle in Great Western Trail!

Kanagawa by Bruno Cathala and Charles Chevallier from Iello

and

Great Western Trail by Alexander Pfister from Stronghold Games and...