Summer is long in AZ and we are finally back with another episode. This time talking about Root by Leder Games. We talked about Root in episode 13 of our show but the new Marauders Expansion added so much we just had to bring it back again.  Angela talks a lot about Marvel United: X-men and Christian talks painting and what he can do to get over this gaming slump. Also there is a mini Leder Games love fest at the end of the ep where we chat about our love for their other games, Oath, Fort, Vast and Arcs.Leder GamesMarvel United: X-Men

Summer is long in AZ and we are finally back with another episode. This time talking about Root by Leder Games. We talked about Root in episode 13 of our show but the new Marauders Expansion added so much we just had to bring it back again.  Angela talks a lot about Marvel United: X-men and Christian talks painting and what he can do to get over this gaming slump. Also there is a mini Leder Games love fest at the end of the ep where we chat about our love for their other games, Oath, Fort, Vast and Arcs. <a href="https://ledergames.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leder Games</a> <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/336382/marvel-united-x-men" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marvel United: X-Men</a>

Root Revisit

We swing into the newest campaign expansion for Marvel Champions and talk all things Spider-Man and The Sinister 6! Angela has completed an easy campaign with the kids while Christian is still stuck on Sandman!  Marvelcdb.comHall of HeroesBuy The Same Token Esty ShopAngela's Ghost Spider deck she used!Critical Encounters Podcast

We swing into the newest campaign expansion for Marvel Champions and talk all things Spider-Man and The Sinister 6! Angela has completed an easy campaign with the kids while Christian is still stuck on Sandman!  <a href="https://marvelcdb.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marvelcdb.com</a> <a href="https://hallofheroeslcg.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hall of Heroes</a> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BuyTheSameToken?ref=shop_sugg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buy The Same Token Esty Shop</a> <a href="https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/18100/true-solo-expert-villains-normal-campaign-rules-cleared-1.0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Angela's Ghost Spider deck she used!</a> <a href="https://criticalencounters.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Critical Encounters Podcast</a>

Marvel Champions: Sinister Motives

We open the book that is Familiar Tales from Plaid Hat Games. Its one of the best games we own that we play with our kids. Join us as we discuss this game as well as some other games we've been playing recently.

We open the book that is Familiar Tales from Plaid Hat Games. Its one of the best games we own that we play with our kids. Join us as we discuss this game as well as some other games we've been playing recently.

Familiar Tales

Stay a while and listen as we talk our favorite two-player only games. We chat about Jaipur, Caper: Europe, and 7 Wonders Duel.  Also, we revisit some 2 player games we already have an episode on. Stay late in the show for a impromptu quiz that Angela made for Christian! 

Stay a while and listen as we talk our favorite two-player only games. We chat about <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/54043/jaipur" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jaipur</a>, <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/328565/caper-europe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Caper: Europe</a>, and <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/173346/7-wonders-duel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7 Wonders Duel</a>.   Also, we revisit some 2 player games we already have an episode on. Stay late in the show for a impromptu quiz that Angela made for Christian!

Two Player Games!

THE SPICE MUST FLOW! We take a look at one of 2020's most popular games.  We hit listener feedback and chat Final Girl, again. Our game group really is starting to like Rising Sun. Christian might be in a game slump? Listen to find out more! 

THE SPICE MUST FLOW! We take a look at one of 2020's most popular games.  We hit listener feedback and chat Final Girl, again. Our game group really is starting to like Rising Sun. Christian might be in a game slump? Listen to find out more!

Dune: Imperium

We give a new format for Married and Board a try. Think of it as a long form "what's up" section  from our regular show. We had a lot of fun talking about some board game current events, shelf of shame, and our (current)Kickstarter dilemma.  The games:Final Girl Series 2Tussie MussieStar Wars Outer Rim: Unfinished BusinessMarvel Champions: Spider HamMarvel Champions: Sinister MotivesOltrééLawyer Up

We give a new format for Married and Board a try. Think of it as a long form "what's up" section  from our regular show. We had a lot of fun talking about some board game current events, shelf of shame, and our (current)Kickstarter dilemma.  The games: <a href="https://gamefound.com/projects/van-ryder-games/final-girl-series-2?ref=homepage-topactive_8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Final Girl Series 2</a> <a href="https://buttonshygames.com/collections/current-collection/products/tussie-mussie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tussie Mussie</a> <a href="https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2022/3/24/unfinished-business/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Star Wars Outer Rim: Unfinished Business</a> <a href="https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2022/4/1/hamming-it-up/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marvel Champions: Spider Ham</a> <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/347813/marvel-champions-card-game-sinister-motives" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marvel Champions: Sinister Motives</a> <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/293835/oltree" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oltréé</a> <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/267401/lawyer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lawyer Up</a>

Chits and Chat Apr 2022

We set sail for Boston as we dive deep into the unfamiliar waters of Unfathomable. Its like BSG but its not! Christian is betrayed by Angela when he finds out she was the traitor the whole time! We also chat about our board game weekend escape, puzzles, and everyone's favorite candy; Hot Tamales. 

We set sail for Boston as we dive deep into the unfamiliar waters of Unfathomable. Its like BSG but its not! Christian is betrayed by Angela when he finds out she was the traitor the whole time! We also chat about our board game weekend escape, puzzles, and everyone's favorite candy; Hot Tamales.

Unfathomable

We take a trip and jump into the world of GLOW, a new and visually striking game from Bombyx. We love the colored dice in this game! M&amp;B Gen Con update, game getaway weekend, and brithdays are all here. Check it out! 

We take a trip and jump into the world of GLOW, a new and visually striking game from Bombyx. We love the colored dice in this game!  M&amp;B Gen Con update, game getaway weekend, and brithdays are all here. Check it out!

GLOW

Josh Hutchinson

On this episode we take a look at Galaxy Junkers by Josh Hutchinson and his company @thegamehutchIf you are interested in Galaxy Junkers his crowd sale is live now. Check it out here! We also catch up on Christian's new years resolution to not buy boardgames, Gen Con, and audiobooks! 

On this episode we take a look at Galaxy Junkers by Josh Hutchinson and his company <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegamehutch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thegamehutch</a> If you are interested in Galaxy Junkers his crowd sale is live now. Check it out <a href="https://www.thegamecrafter.com/crowdsale/galaxy-junkers:-first-edition" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here! </a> We also catch up on Christian's new years resolution to not buy boardgames, Gen Con, and audiobooks!

Galaxy Junkers by Josh Hutchinson

In this episode we chat about our holidays, board game New Years resolutions, and the new Boba Fett show. During the main segment, we talk about Obsession by Kayenta Games (yes, we pronounced this incorrectly a few times...now we know). 

In this episode we chat about our holidays, board game New Years resolutions, and the new Boba Fett show. During the main segment, we talk about Obsession by Kayenta Games (yes, we pronounced this incorrectly a few times...now we know).

Obsessed With Obsession

We are Christian and Angela: A married couple that love playing and chatting all things board games! Join us each episode as we chat about the games we are playing, some board game current events, and we'll probably end up talking about coffee and snacks.

We get our Indiana Jones on and explore the jungles of Arnak. 

We get our Indiana Jones on and explore the jungles of Arnak.

Lost Ruins of Arnak

Our Marvel Champions series continues as we talk about the villains of the game. 

Our Marvel Champions series continues as we talk about the villains of the game.

Marvel Champions: Villains

Started off a bit rusty but we kick it into gear as we get back into the podcast rhythms. We've played a ton of games since we last chatted and boy did we talk about them in this episode! ROOT!OATH!RED RISING!we also fit in a rapid fire chat about....Hues N CuesThe CrewThe Kings DilemmaThe King is DeadDeath Eaters Rising.War of Whisssspers

Started off a bit rusty but we kick it into gear as we get back into the podcast rhythms. We've played a ton of games since we last chatted and boy did we talk about them in this episode!  ROOT! OATH! RED RISING! we also fit in a rapid fire chat about.... Hues N Cues The Crew The Kings Dilemma The King is Dead Death Eaters Rising. War of Whisssspers

Back from Break - All the Games

In our longest episode yet, we talk about the game The Initiative by Unexpected Games. We take time to chat about gaming groups post vaccines and quarantines, how Christian doesnt throw things away; and stay tuned to the end of the show for our very 1st Spoiler Chat. Spoilers start late in the show at 1:02. 

In our longest episode yet, we talk about the game The Initiative by Unexpected Games. We take time to chat about gaming groups post vaccines and quarantines, how Christian doesnt throw things away; and stay tuned to the end of the show for our very 1st Spoiler Chat. Spoilers start late in the show at 1:02.

The Initiative

We dive deeper into Marvel Champions and talk about some of our favorite and least favorite heroes to play. Also a quick list on who we think is a great hero to start with after you fully explore the core set! 

We dive deeper into Marvel Champions and talk about some of our favorite and least favorite heroes to play. Also a quick list on who we think is a great hero to start with after you fully explore the core set!

Marvel Champions - Hero Talk

Rolling dem dice on this episode of the show. We talk about Cubitos, a push-your-luck dice rolling racing game. We also chat about problem solving, pretzels, and the greatest cartoon of all time. 

Rolling dem dice on this episode of the show. We talk about Cubitos, a push-your-luck dice rolling racing game. We also chat about problem solving, pretzels, and the greatest cartoon of all time.

Cubitos

We take a look, again, at our favorite game and chat about the aspects of Marvel Champions and what makes them great! We bought tokens! https://www.etsy.com/shop/BuyTheSameTokenTheres a brand new expansion and its our of this world.https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2021/4/2/available-now-april-2/Solo Discord League! https://www.bearoverinnsmouth.com/

We take a look, again, at our favorite game and chat about the aspects of Marvel Champions and what makes them great!  We bought tokens!  <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BuyTheSameToken" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/shop/BuyTheSameToken</a> Theres a brand new expansion and its our of this world. <a href="https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2021/4/2/available-now-april-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2021/4/2/available-now-april-2/</a> Solo Discord League!  <a href="https://www.bearoverinnsmouth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bearoverinnsmouth.com/</a>

Marvel Champions: Aspect Breakdown

We breakdown what it takes to make friends and farm in the new board game Stardew Valley. (ps it takes a lot) 

We breakdown what it takes to make friends and farm in the new board game Stardew Valley. (ps it takes a lot)

Stardew Valley

We take a deep dive into the basics of Marvel Champions  from Fantasy Flight Games. We've been playing it a lot and see so many new people jumping into the game. 

We take a deep dive into the basics of Marvel Champions  from Fantasy Flight Games. We've been playing it a lot and see so many new people jumping into the game.

Marvel Champions 101

We fight the bad guys in X-Men: Mutant Insurrection a new game from Fantasy Flight Games. We chat about singing, and weighted blankets, and a (another) special segment on Marvel Champions. 

We fight the bad guys in X-Men: Mutant Insurrection a new game from Fantasy Flight Games. We chat about singing, and weighted blankets, and a (another) special segment on Marvel Champions.

X-Men Mutant Insurrection

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Married and Board

In this episode we discuss our play experience with the new LCG Marvel Champions by FFG. Also included are some recent thoughts regarding holiday board game wishes, our local game store, and our listener question. 

In this episode we discuss our play experience with the new LCG Marvel Champions by FFG. Also included are some recent thoughts regarding holiday board game wishes, our local game store, and our listener question.

Episode 3 - Marvel Champions (LCG)

In this episode we take a look back on the games we played in 2019 and the games we look forward to playing in 2020. We also apologize that this episode is not as short as we thought it would be :) 

In this episode we take a look back on the games we played in 2019 and the games we look forward to playing in 2020.  We also apologize that this episode is not as short as we thought it would be :)

Episode 6 - New Years

Star wars is everywhere and its invaded our Podcast for this episode. Christian and Angela are SUPER excited to talk about their favorite Star Wars board games. Join us on an out of this world episode were we talk about multiple games!Star Wars Destiny (15:20)Star Wars Rebellion (31:55)Star Wars Outer Rim (47:30)

Star wars is everywhere and its invaded our Podcast for this episode. Christian and Angela are SUPER excited to talk about their favorite Star Wars board games. Join us on an out of this world episode were we talk about multiple games! Star Wars Destiny (15:20) Star Wars Rebellion (31:55) Star Wars Outer Rim (47:30)

Episode V: Star Wars

In this episode we discuss Wingspan by Stonemaier Games. Of course, you'll also hear what's on our minds in the board game world along with Christian's random bird facts.

In this episode we discuss Wingspan by Stonemaier Games. Of course, you'll also hear what's on our minds in the board game world along with Christian's random bird facts.

Episode 4 - Wingspan

We discuss the romantic comedy board game, Fog of Love by Hush Hush Projects. As always we share whats on our minds in the board gaming world. 

We discuss the romantic comedy board game, Fog of Love by Hush Hush Projects. As always we share whats on our minds in the board gaming world.

Episode 9 - Fog of Love

In this first episode of 2020 we discuss Everdell, some board gaming news in our lives, and chicken sausages. 

In this first episode of 2020 we discuss Everdell, some board gaming news in our lives, and chicken sausages.

Episode 7 - Everdell

On this episode, we discuss the game Spirit Island, the definition of a "fun" game, and one of us eats a big 'ol slice of humble pie. 

On this episode, we discuss the game Spirit Island, the definition of a "fun" game, and one of us eats a big 'ol slice of humble pie.

Episode 8 - Spirit Island

On this episode we chat about the unique deck card game, Keyforge. Christian updates everyone on Chronicles of Crime, and Angela plays more solo games! 

On this episode we chat about the unique deck card game, Keyforge.  Christian updates everyone on Chronicles of Crime, and Angela plays more solo games!

Episode 11 - Keyforge

On this tenth episode, we discuss Chronicles of Crime by Lucky Duck Games. We also celebrate this podcasting milestone with a fun game. 

On this tenth episode, we discuss Chronicles of Crime by Lucky Duck Games. We also celebrate this podcasting milestone with a fun game.

Episode 10 - Chronicles of Crime

We get scandalous as we talk about this episode's game: Watergate. We also somehow chat about Jack Black, Railroads, and Diablo 3. 

We get scandalous as we talk about this episode's game: Watergate. We also somehow chat about Jack Black, Railroads, and Diablo 3.

Episode 17 - Watergate

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