Justin Gary

Devon invites Justin Gary—designer of the popular Ascension deckbuilding game and CEO of Stone Blade Entertainment to sit down and have a conversation!In this session, we talked about Justin’s journey from student of law to master of games. His path toward design was unique given his professional success as a Magic: The Gathering player that pivoted toward a career in design and entrepreneurship. While he still is pumping out content for Ascension (including an upcoming miniatures game to celebrate the original game’s ten-year anniversary), some of Justin’s most intriguing work actually involves his masterclass course of Think Like A Game Designer. He’s guiding designers-to-be through all of the obstacles he encountered along the way and provides accessibility, accountability, and reality to the design dreams of those who take the class.Sit down with us on the banks of the board game pond and let’s have a conversation.Learn more about the masterclass here.Learn more about Justin Gary here.Who should we bring to the table next? Let us know in the comments!-Time Stamps- 2:17 - A Magical Start 5:36 - Facing Failure and Uncertainty 10:24 - A Shared Design Process 13:36 - Collaboration in Design 16:47 - Think Like A Game Designer 24:01 - There is No “Creative” Person 28:19 - Looking Back on Ascension 35:07 - Ten Years 37:38 - A Committed Community of Creators 42:27 - SolForge FusionSupport the show (http://patreon.com/quackalope)

Devon invites Justin Gary—designer of the popular Ascension deckbuilding game and CEO of Stone Blade Entertainment to sit down and have a conversation!In this session, we talked about Justin’s journey from student of law to master of games. His path toward design was unique given his professional success as a Magic: The Gathering player that pivoted toward a career in design and entrepreneurship. While he still is pumping out content for Ascension (including an upcoming miniatures game to celebrate the original game’s ten-year anniversary), some of Justin’s most intriguing work actually involves his masterclass course of Think Like A Game Designer. He’s guiding designers-to-be through all of the obstacles he encountered along the way and provides accessibility, accountability, and reality to the design dreams of those who take the class.Sit down with us on the banks of the board game pond and let’s have a conversation.Learn more about the masterclass <a href="https://justin-gary.lpages.co/tlagd-july/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Learn more about Justin Gary <a href="https://justingary.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Who should we bring to the table next? Let us know in the comments!-Time Stamps- 2:17 - A Magical Start  5:36 - Facing Failure and Uncertainty  10:24 - A Shared Design Process  13:36 - Collaboration in Design  16:47 - Think Like A Game Designer  24:01 - There is No “Creative” Person  28:19 - Looking Back on Ascension  35:07 - Ten Years  37:38 - A Committed Community of Creators  42:27 - SolForge Fusion<a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/quackalope</a>)

A Conversation With: Justin Gary

Everybody roleplays as Jesse but some ducks are inimitable and some coins should be left untossed! Today, in Shelf or Sell, Alex raids again (arguably) with Raiders of Scythia, Jan really likes rondels with Praga Caput Regni, and Will dusts off the board game years with Lords of Waterdeep. Afterward, for the Medley Minute, Jan celebrates Alex’s feature on the BGG creator spotlight, Alex can’t help but bring up more Zombicide, and Will talks shop with the first con coming back this year. Later, in On the Radar, Will’s wallet gets really thick with the Tussie Mussie expansion, Jan finally reads a book with Paperback Adventures, and Alex moonlights as a bard with The Witcher: Old World.We hope you enjoyed this week's episode! If you disagree with our Shelf or Sell decisions or have other quacky thoughts, be sure to leave a comment!Follow our newest Spanish channel here!Join our Facebook Group here.Join our BoardGameGeek Guild here.Consider supporting us by joining our Patreon here.Time Stamps- Shelf or Sell- 03:00 - Raiders of Scythia ft. Alex 17:29 - Praga Caput Regni ft. Jan 30:35 - Lords of Waterdeep ft. Will Medley Minute- 42:30 - BGG Creator Spotlight ft. Jan 44:34 - Zombicide: Army of the Dead ft. Alex 46:10 - Gen Con 2021 ft. Will On the Radar- 52:14 - Tussie Mussie: Expansion Collection ft. Will 55:51 - Paperback Adventures ft. Jan 1:00:02 - The Witcher: Old World ft. Alex Support the show (http://patreon.com/quackalope)

Everybody roleplays as Jesse but some ducks are inimitable and some coins should be left untossed! Today, in Shelf or Sell, Alex raids again (arguably) with Raiders of Scythia, Jan really likes rondels with Praga Caput Regni, and Will dusts off the board game years with Lords of Waterdeep. Afterward, for the Medley Minute, Jan celebrates Alex’s feature on the BGG creator spotlight, Alex can’t help but bring up more Zombicide, and Will talks shop with the first con coming back this year. Later, in On the Radar, Will’s wallet gets really thick with the Tussie Mussie expansion, Jan finally reads a book with Paperback Adventures, and Alex moonlights as a bard with The Witcher: Old World.We hope you enjoyed this week's episode! If you disagree with our Shelf or Sell decisions or have other quacky thoughts, be sure to leave a comment!Follow our newest Spanish channel <a href="https://youtu.be/RJ5Uq-a15PI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>!Join our Facebook Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/thequackalopepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Join our BoardGameGeek Guild <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3848" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Consider supporting us by joining our Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/Quackalope" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Time Stamps- Shelf or Sell- 03:00 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/301880/raiders-scythia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Raiders of Scythia</a> ft. Alex 17:29 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/308765/praga-caput-regni" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Praga Caput Regni</a> ft. Jan 30:35 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/110327/lords-waterdeep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lords of Waterdeep</a> ft. Will Medley Minute- 42:30 - BGG Creator Spotlight ft. Jan 44:34 - Zombicide: Army of the Dead ft. Alex 46:10 - Gen Con 2021 ft. Will  On the Radar- 52:14 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/338153/tussie-mussie-expansion-collection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tussie Mussie: Expansion Collection</a> ft. Will 55:51 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/338468/paperback-adventures" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paperback Adventures</a> ft. Jan 1:00:02 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/331106/witcher-old-world" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Witcher: Old World</a> ft. Alex <a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/quackalope</a>)

TWQ #43 - The Weekly Quack - Tickle the Itch

Today we discuss Funfair, designed by Joel Finch and published by Good Games Publishing. It’s a lightweight tableau-builder that takes the mechanics of its predecessor Unfair and distills it into a more accessible, short game. Players act as managers or architects of budding theme parks and must construct the most epic attractions in the hopes of drawing guests. With a tight coin economy and quick rounds, it’s hard to ignore how easily you can get this to the table. Have you played Unfair? Well, it doesn’t matter either way because this game stands on its own. Learn more about Funfair here. Check out our First Impressions of Funfair and Unfair. See if Funfair or Unfair are something you’d play with our Right for You, Wrong for You reviews. Or read about the differences between them with this side-by-side comparison. Should we play it again? Bring it to the channel? Never touch it again? Let us know in the comments! -Time Stamps- 4:03 - Finally, The Intro 6:56 - Overview 10:06 - Context of Playthrough 14:32 - Opinions on Restrooms 17:29 - A Fast-Paced Tableau Builder 22:57 - Player Actions and Mechanics 25:21 - Paths to Go Through                                                                                                         27:29 - Enough Games to Get It                                                                                                              29:01 - To Fair or Not to Fair Support the show (http://patreon.com/quackalope)

Today we discuss Funfair, designed by Joel Finch and published by Good Games Publishing. It’s a lightweight tableau-builder that takes the mechanics of its predecessor Unfair and distills it into a more accessible, short game. Players act as managers or architects of budding theme parks and must construct the most epic attractions in the hopes of drawing guests. With a tight coin economy and quick rounds, it’s hard to ignore how easily you can get this to the table. Have you played Unfair? Well, it doesn’t matter either way because this game stands on its own. Learn more about Funfair <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/315881/funfair" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a><a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/193738/great-western-trail" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">.</a> Check out our First Impressions of <a href="https://quackalope.com/blog/funfair-first-impressions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Funfair </a>and <a href="https://quackalope.com/blog/unfair-first-impressions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unfair</a>. See if <a href="https://quackalope.com/blog/funfair-rfy-/-wfy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Funfair </a>or <a href="https://quackalope.com/blog/unfair-rfy-/-wfy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unfair </a>are something you’d play with our Right for You, Wrong for You reviews. Or read about the differences between them with this <a href="https://quackalope.com/blog/side-by-side-unfair-and-funfair" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">side-by-side comparison</a>. Should we play it again? Bring it to the channel? Never touch it again? Let us know in the comments! -Time Stamps- 4:03 - Finally, The Intro  6:56 - Overview  10:06 - Context of Playthrough  14:32 - Opinions on Restrooms  17:29 - A Fast-Paced Tableau Builder  22:57 - Player Actions and Mechanics  25:21 - Paths to Go Through                                                                                                         27:29 - Enough Games to Get It                                                                                                              29:01 - To Fair or Not to Fair <a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/quackalope</a>)

PIO #39 - Played It Once - Funfair

Dave Beck

Devon invites Dave Beck—designer of upcoming Kickstarter Distilled—and Brandt Brinkerhoff—designer of another upcoming Kickstarter Oros—to sit down and have a conversation!In this session, we talked about board game design, from conception to production, with all of the steps that must be climbed that the typical gamer might not think of when seeing a finished product on the table or a campaign on Kickstarter. They share an inside look at the process behind both Distilled and Oros, as well as unique perspectives on what it’s like to design a game.Sit down with us on the banks of the board game pond and let’s have a conversation.Watch a trailer for Distilled here.Watch a trailer for Oros here.Learn more about Distilled here.Learn more about Oros here.Who should we bring to the table next? Let us know in the comments!-Time Stamps- 4:39 - Oros Origins 8:36 - Diary of Distilled 12:17 - The Pizza Box Prototype 15:05 - Kill Your Darlings 17:17 - Machinations of the Mind 20:31 - Getting Those Playtests In 22:27 - The First One Should Be You 26:02 - User Experience 29:43 - Nine to Five 32:50 - Under the Influence 35:46 - Teaming Up 38:41 - One Man Job 44:36 - Pandemic Play 53:48 - WTUnpub? 1:04:12 - Learning Kickstarter 1:12:33 - Oros Sales Pitch 1:18:09 - Distilled Tour 1:25:48 - Design Advice  Support the show (http://patreon.com/quackalope)

Devon invites Dave Beck—designer of upcoming Kickstarter Distilled—and Brandt Brinkerhoff—designer of another upcoming Kickstarter Oros—to sit down and have a conversation!In this session, we talked about board game design, from conception to production, with all of the steps that must be climbed that the typical gamer might not think of when seeing a finished product on the table or a campaign on Kickstarter. They share an inside look at the process behind both Distilled and Oros, as well as unique perspectives on what it’s like to design a game.Sit down with us on the banks of the board game pond and let’s have a conversation. Watch a trailer for Distilled <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?ab_channel=DaveBeck&amp;v=VtdRyphLMzo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Watch a trailer for Oros <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EutvdMS6Vrc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Learn more about Distilled <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/295895/distilled" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Learn more about Oros <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/313807/oros" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Who should we bring to the table next? Let us know in the comments! -Time Stamps- 4:39 - Oros Origins  8:36 - Diary of Distilled  12:17 - The Pizza Box Prototype  15:05 - Kill Your Darlings  17:17 - Machinations of the Mind  20:31 - Getting Those Playtests In  22:27 - The First One Should Be You  26:02 - User Experience  29:43 - Nine to Five  32:50 - Under the Influence 35:46 - Teaming Up  38:41 - One Man Job  44:36 - Pandemic Play  53:48 - WTUnpub?  1:04:12 - Learning Kickstarter  1:12:33 - Oros Sales Pitch  1:18:09 - Distilled Tour  1:25:48 - Design Advice  <a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/quackalope</a>)

A Conversation With: Brandt Brinkerhoff and Dave Beck

Today we discuss Red Rising, designed by Jamey Stegmaier and Alexander Schmidt. Published by Stonemaier Games, it’s a hand-management game based on the popular books series by author Pierce Brown. In a dystopian society bound by strict Color-associated castes, there is endless conflict and it will be up to the players to determine which Colors they ally with to create the most effective and highest-scoring hand. Does this slick card game measure up to the books and what’s it play like for people unfamiliar with the Red Rising trilogy?Learn more about Red Rising here.Should we play it again? Bring it to the channel? Never touch it again? Let us know by leaving a comment in playeditonce.com!-Time Stamps-   2:25 - Jan Retires 3:33 - Intro to Red Rising 5:06 - Overview 9:32 - Context of Playthrough 11:58 - Actually Played It Once 20:22 - To Book or Not to Book22:15 - Player Count 30:18 - Going Red or Going HomeSupport the show (http://patreon.com/quackalope)

Today we discuss Red Rising, designed by Jamey Stegmaier and Alexander Schmidt. Published by Stonemaier Games, it’s a hand-management game based on the popular books series by author Pierce Brown. In a dystopian society bound by strict Color-associated castes, there is endless conflict and it will be up to the players to determine which Colors they ally with to create the most effective and highest-scoring hand. Does this slick card game measure up to the books and what’s it play like for people unfamiliar with the Red Rising trilogy?Learn more about Red Rising <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/329465/red-rising" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a><a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/193738/great-western-trail" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">.</a>Should we play it again? Bring it to the channel? Never touch it again? Let us know by leaving a comment in <a href="https://playeditonce.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">playeditonce.com</a>! -Time Stamps-    2:25 - Jan Retires  3:33 - Intro to Red Rising  5:06 - Overview  9:32 - Context of Playthrough  11:58 - Actually Played It Once  20:22 - To Book or Not to Book 22:15 - Player Count  30:18 - Going Red or Going Home<a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/quackalope</a>)

PIO #38 - Played It Once - Red Rising

Jesse has retired to a duck sanctuary but the pond sizzles with the arrival of special guest hosts: Board Game BBQ! Today, in Shelf or Sell, Alex talks about (you guessed it) powers with Adventure Tactics: Domianne’s Tower, Adrian brings out a horror classic with Arkham Horror: 3rd Edition, Jan romances Rosenberg with Hallertau, and Jules forms a tower with copies of Castell. Afterward, for the Medley Minute, Jules and Jan team up to take on Voidfall, Alex gets sly talking about The Witcher: Old World, and Adrian can’t wait for more reveals with Weather Machine. Later, in On the Radar, Jan can’t stop laughing about Fast and Furious: Highway Heist, Alex goes gladiatorial with Hoplomachus: Victorum, and Adrian digs through the layers of ICE.Listen to Board Game BBQ here.We hope you enjoyed this week's episode! If you disagree with our Shelf or Sell decisions or have other quacky thoughts, be sure to leave a comment!Follow our newest Spanish channel here!Join our Facebook Group here.Join our BoardGameGeek Guild here.Consider supporting us by joining our Patreon here.Time Stamps- Shelf or Sell- 03:55 - Adventure Tactics: Domianne's Tower ft. Alex 14:37 - Arkham Horror: 3rd Edition ft. Adrian 24:38 - Hallertau ft. Jan 33:39 - Castell ft. Jules Medley Minute- 43:00 - Voidfall ft. Jan and Jules 44:43 - The Witcher: Old World ft. Alex 46:39 - Weather Machine ft. Adrian On the Radar- 50:01 - Fast &amp; Furious: Highway Heist ft. Jan 55:42 - Hoplomachus: Victorum ft. Alex and Jules 1:01:10 - ICE ft. Adrian Support the show

Jesse has retired to a duck sanctuary but the pond sizzles with the arrival of special guest hosts: <a href="https://boardgamebbq.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Board Game BBQ</a>! Today, in Shelf or Sell, Alex talks about (you guessed it) powers with Adventure Tactics: Domianne’s Tower, Adrian brings out a horror classic with Arkham Horror: 3rd Edition, Jan romances Rosenberg with Hallertau, and Jules forms a tower with copies of Castell. Afterward, for the Medley Minute, Jules and Jan team up to take on Voidfall, Alex gets sly talking about The Witcher: Old World, and Adrian can’t wait for more reveals with Weather Machine. Later, in On the Radar, Jan can’t stop laughing about Fast and Furious: Highway Heist, Alex goes gladiatorial with Hoplomachus: Victorum, and Adrian digs through the layers of ICE. Listen to Board Game BBQ <a href="https://boardgamebbq.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. We hope you enjoyed this week's episode! If you disagree with our Shelf or Sell decisions or have other quacky thoughts, be sure to leave a comment! Follow our newest Spanish channel <a href="https://youtu.be/RJ5Uq-a15PI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>!Join our Facebook Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/thequackalopepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Join our BoardGameGeek Guild <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3848" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Consider supporting us by joining our Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/Quackalope" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Time Stamps- Shelf or Sell- 03:55 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/268504/adventure-tactics-domiannes-tower" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adventure Tactics: Domianne's Tower</a> ft. Alex 14:37 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/257499/arkham-horror-third-edition" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arkham Horror: 3rd Edition</a> ft. Adrian 24:38 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/300322/hallertau" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hallertau</a> ft. Jan 33:39 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/238638/castell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Castell </a>ft. Jules Medley Minute- 43:00 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/337627/voidfall" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Voidfall </a>ft. Jan and Jules 44:43 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/331106/witcher-old-world" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Witcher: Old World</a> ft. Alex 46:39 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/237179/weather-machine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Weather Machine</a> ft. Adrian  On the Radar- 50:01 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/332015/fast-furious-highway-heist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fast &amp; Furious: Highway Heist</a> ft. Jan 55:42 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/313889/hoplomachus-victorum" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hoplomachus: Victorum</a> ft. Alex and Jules 1:01:10 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/306482/ice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ICE</a> ft. Adrian <a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

TWQ #42 - The Weekly Quack - Smoked Duck Special

Mike Gnade

Devon invites Mike Gnade from Rock Manor Games to sit down and have a conversation!  In this session, we talked about the small indie beginnings of Rock Manor Games, what Mike searches for in a game as a publisher, the various titles he’s been involved over the last several years, and the upcoming Kickstarter launch for Maximum Apocalypse: Wasted Wilds (as well as some juicy info on the next Rock Manor Games title).Sit down with us on the banks of the board game pond and let’s have a conversation.Learn more about Set a Watch here.Learn more about Merchants of Magick here.Learn more about Maximum Apocalypse here.Watch the trailer for Maximum Apocalypse: Wasted Wilds here.Sign up for Maximum Apocalypse: Wasted Wilds here.Who should we bring to the table next? Let us know in the comments!-Time Stamps- 4:09 - Humble Beginnings8:42 - Rock Manor Games DNA13:49 - Big Picture15:31 - Set a Watch Universe22:35 - Unpub in Lockdown23:40 - Ye Olde Magick Shoppe26:27 - Kickstarter Fulfillment28:21 - Those Good Feels32:33 - Maximum Apocalypse42:19 - Star-Driven SagaSupport the show (http://patreon.com/quackalope)

Devon invites Mike Gnade from Rock Manor Games to sit down and have a conversation!  In this session, we talked about the small indie beginnings of Rock Manor Games, what Mike searches for in a game as a publisher, the various titles he’s been involved over the last several years, and the upcoming Kickstarter launch for Maximum Apocalypse: Wasted Wilds (as well as some juicy info on the next Rock Manor Games title).Sit down with us on the banks of the board game pond and let’s have a conversation. Learn more about Set a Watch <a href="https://rockmanorgames.com/portfolio/set-a-watch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Learn more about Merchants of Magick <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/321641/merchants-magick-set-watch-tale" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Learn more about Maximum Apocalypse <a href="https://rockmanorgames.com/portfolio/maximum-apocalypse/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Watch the trailer for Maximum Apocalypse: Wasted Wilds <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?ab_channel=RockManorGames&amp;v=8dpeNZtK84M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Sign up for Maximum Apocalypse: Wasted Wilds <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mikegnade/maximum-apocalypse-wasted-wilds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Who should we bring to the table next? Let us know in the comments! -Time Stamps- 4:09 - Humble Beginnings 8:42 - Rock Manor Games DNA 13:49 - Big Picture 15:31 - Set a Watch Universe 22:35 - Unpub in Lockdown 23:40 - Ye Olde Magick Shoppe 26:27 - Kickstarter Fulfillment 28:21 - Those Good Feels 32:33 - Maximum Apocalypse 42:19 - Star-Driven Saga<a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/quackalope</a>)

A Conversation With: Mike Gnade

* Please follow the link to fill out our poll. *Alex gets betrayed, Jan lays down some tile, and Alex talks about a wolf! Today, in Shelf or Sell, Jesse considers a classic with Betrayal at House on the Hill, Jan gets all gooey about Ginkgopolis, and Alex smashes past the Stonemaier scores in Red Rising. Afterward, for the Medley Minute, Jan regales us with the many achievements of Julio Nazario, Jesse squeaks with delight about a Quackalope in Valor &amp; Villainy: Lludwik’s Labyrinth, and Alex reflects on years with superheroes thanks to Marvel Phase 4. Later, in On the Radar, Alex tries to stop thinking about Jesse’s body with My Father’s Work, Jesse drools over bee-utiful dice from Wyrmwood and Dispel, and Jan discusses the deluxe return of Dominations.We hope you enjoyed this week's episode! Have a question you'd like featured next week? Leave it on our website at theweeklyquack.com! We'll pick our favorites and talk about them on the show!Follow our newest Spanish channel here!Join our Facebook Group here.Join our BoardGameGeek Guild here.Consider supporting us by joining our Patreon here.Time Stamps- Shelf or Sell-  02:47 - Betrayal at House on the Hill ft. Jesse 14:56 - Ginkgopolis ft. Jan 28:05 - Red Rising ft. Alex Medley Minute-  38:42 - Julio Nazario ft. Jan 42:00 - Valor &amp; Villainy: Lludwik's Labyrinth ft. Jesse 44:19 - Marvel Phase 4 ft. Alex On the Radar-  45:53 - My Father's Work ft. Alex 51:44 - Wyrmwood x Dispel ft. Jesse 58:01 - Dominations Deluxe ft. Jan Support the show (http://patreon.com/quackalope)

* Please follow the link to fill out our <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekC3_J3zP6T11pVQz8rlKiCg8QMi3l6q7FXYjtP9Q9cS0i5A/viewform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">poll</a>. *Alex gets betrayed, Jan lays down some tile, and Alex talks about a wolf! Today, in Shelf or Sell, Jesse considers a classic with Betrayal at House on the Hill, Jan gets all gooey about Ginkgopolis, and Alex smashes past the Stonemaier scores in Red Rising. Afterward, for the Medley Minute, Jan regales us with the many achievements of Julio Nazario, Jesse squeaks with delight about a Quackalope in Valor &amp; Villainy: Lludwik’s Labyrinth, and Alex reflects on years with superheroes thanks to Marvel Phase 4. Later, in On the Radar, Alex tries to stop thinking about Jesse’s body with My Father’s Work, Jesse drools over bee-utiful dice from Wyrmwood and Dispel, and Jan discusses the deluxe return of Dominations.We hope you enjoyed this week's episode! Have a question you'd like featured next week? Leave it on our website at <a href="http://theweeklyquack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">theweeklyquack.com</a>! We'll pick our favorites and talk about them on the show!Follow our newest Spanish channel <a href="https://youtu.be/RJ5Uq-a15PI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>!Join our Facebook Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/thequackalopepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Join our BoardGameGeek Guild <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3848" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Consider supporting us by joining our Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/Quackalope" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Time Stamps- Shelf or Sell-  02:47 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/10547/betrayal-house-hill" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Betrayal at House on the Hill</a> ft. Jesse  14:56 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/128271/ginkgopolis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ginkgopolis</a> ft. Jan  28:05 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/329465/red-rising" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red Rising</a> ft. Alex  Medley Minute-  38:42 - Julio Nazario ft. Jan  42:00 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/325889/valor-villainy-lludwiks-labyrinth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Valor &amp; Villainy: Lludwik's Labyrinth</a> ft. Jesse  44:19 - Marvel Phase 4 ft. Alex  On the Radar-  45:53 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/328866/my-fathers-work" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Father's Work</a> ft. Alex  51:44 - <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wyrmwood/wyrmwoodxdispeldice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wyrmwood x Dispel</a> ft. Jesse  58:01 - <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/holygrailgames/dominations-deluxe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dominations Deluxe</a> ft. Jan <a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/quackalope</a>)

TWQ #41 - The Weekly Quack - Instagram Approved

Today we discuss Wild Assent, designed by Robert McConnell and published by Lazy Squire Games. It’s been more than two years since this game was revealed to the Kickstarter community but it’s in the fulfillment process now, so it’s time to return to the days of old and hunt packs of monsters in this tactical skirmish game replete with gorgeous miniatures. It’s a different board gaming world from when Wild Assent first launched. So… how does it measure up to the hype and years of expectation?!Learn more about Wild Assent here.Should we play it again? Bring it to the channel? Never touch it again? Let us know by leaving a comment in playeditonce.com!-Time Stamps- 2:07 - Overview6:07 - First Impressions9:11 - But Does It Skirmish?13:11 - Dissent With Wild Assent14:13 - Not So Fast15:33 - Now The Big Questions16:41 - Jan’s RebuttalSupport the show (http://patreon.com/quackalope)

Today we discuss Wild Assent, designed by Robert McConnell and published by Lazy Squire Games. It’s been more than two years since this game was revealed to the Kickstarter community but it’s in the fulfillment process now, so it’s time to return to the days of old and hunt packs of monsters in this tactical skirmish game replete with gorgeous miniatures. It’s a different board gaming world from when Wild Assent first launched. So… how does it measure up to the hype and years of expectation?!Learn more about Wild Assent <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/258135/wild-assent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a><a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/193738/great-western-trail" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">.</a>Should we play it again? Bring it to the channel? Never touch it again? Let us know by leaving a comment in <a href="https://playeditonce.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">playeditonce.com</a>!-Time Stamps- 2:07 - Overview 6:07 - First Impressions 9:11 - But Does It Skirmish? 13:11 - Dissent With Wild Assent 14:13 - Not So Fast 15:33 - Now The Big Questions 16:41 - Jan’s Rebuttal<a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/quackalope</a>)

PIO #37 - Played It Once - Wild Assent (ft. BoardgameCo)

* Please follow the link to fill out our poll. *Odin’s oath has been fulfilled, Mars gets messy, and all the merchants are asymmetrical! Today, in Shelf or Sell, Jan has finally tabled A Feast for Odin, Jesse gets red dirt on his hands with On Mars, and Alex swims in the economic waters of Merchant’s Cove. Afterward, for the Medley Minute, Jesse and Alex share a milestone together with 25K subscribers on YouTube while Jan gets dextrous with the Hurlyburly relaunch. Later, in On the Radar, Alex travels back in time to see the world of It’s a Wonderful Kingdom, Jesse gets cheesy with Hidden Leaders, and Jan gives us the deets on the monkey in Stationfall.We hope you enjoyed this week's episode! Have a question you'd like featured next week? Leave it on our website at theweeklyquack.com! We'll pick our favorites and talk about them on the show!Follow our newest Spanish channel here!Join our Facebook Group here.Join our BoardGameGeek Guild here.Consider supporting us by joining our Patreon here.Time Stamps- Shelf or Sell-  03:08 - A Feast for Odin ft. Jan 15:03 - On Mars ft. Jesse 24:36 - Merchant's Cove ft. Alex Medley Minute-  38:45 - 25K Subscribers ft. Jesse and Alex 40:53 - Hurlyburly Relaunch ft. Jan On the Radar-  43:29 - It's a Wonderful Kingdom ft. Alex 48:29 - Hidden Leaders ft. Jesse 54:57 - Stationfall ft. Jan Support the show (http://patreon.com/quackalope)

* Please follow the link to fill out our <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekC3_J3zP6T11pVQz8rlKiCg8QMi3l6q7FXYjtP9Q9cS0i5A/viewform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">poll</a>. *Odin’s oath has been fulfilled, Mars gets messy, and all the merchants are asymmetrical! Today, in Shelf or Sell, Jan has finally tabled A Feast for Odin, Jesse gets red dirt on his hands with On Mars, and Alex swims in the economic waters of Merchant’s Cove. Afterward, for the Medley Minute, Jesse and Alex share a milestone together with 25K subscribers on YouTube while Jan gets dextrous with the Hurlyburly relaunch. Later, in On the Radar, Alex travels back in time to see the world of It’s a Wonderful Kingdom, Jesse gets cheesy with Hidden Leaders, and Jan gives us the deets on the monkey in Stationfall. We hope you enjoyed this week's episode! Have a question you'd like featured next week? Leave it on our website at <a href="http://theweeklyquack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">theweeklyquack.com</a>! We'll pick our favorites and talk about them on the show! Follow our newest Spanish channel <a href="https://youtu.be/RJ5Uq-a15PI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>!Join our Facebook Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/thequackalopepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Join our BoardGameGeek Guild <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3848" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Consider supporting us by joining our Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/Quackalope" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Time Stamps- Shelf or Sell-  03:08 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/177736/feast-odin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Feast for Odin</a> ft. Jan 15:03 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/184267/mars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On Mars</a> ft. Jesse 24:36 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/277700/merchants-cove" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merchant's Cove</a> ft. Alex  Medley Minute-  38:45 - 25K Subscribers ft. Jesse and Alex 40:53 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/287219/hurlyburly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hurlyburly Relaunch</a> ft. Jan  On the Radar-  43:29 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/327711/its-wonderful-kingdom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It's a Wonderful Kingdom</a> ft. Alex 48:29 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/320718/hidden-leaders" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hidden Leaders</a> ft. Jesse 54:57 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/316624/stationfall" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stationfall</a> ft. Jan <a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/quackalope</a>)

TWQ #40 - The Weekly Quack - Chase The Monkey

The worlds most aviary focused board game podcast. Indigenous to the eastern shore of the United States, the horned Quackalope can be spotted where board games are played. The ill-suited ornithologists, Jesse Anderson and Jan Bigas, discuss board games on a weekly basis in an effort to catch the elusive bird. Through long winded conversations on mechanics, context, theme and game design, the hosts strive to discover the reason of the Quackalope's fascination with the hobby. Join us at the table and don't forget your binoculars.

* Please follow the link to fill out our poll. *Death in the kingdom, monsters in the world, and a whole lotta X-men! Today, in Shelf or Sell, Alex remains mysterious about Canvas, a whimsical game of art, Devon returns to the dream in Bloodborne: The Board Game, and Jan goes off script with Kingdom Death: Monster. Afterward, for the Medley Minute, Devon debates the fear of missing out (FOMO) in board games, Jan quivers with anticipation for The Initiative, and Alex peers into a Steamforged future with the blue ball of speed from SEGA. Later, in On the Radar, Jan doubles down on SFG with Monster Hunter World: The Board Game, Alex also falls down the rabbit hole of big Kickstarters with Marvel United: X-Men, and Devon wraps it up with a look at the engrossing design of Shadow Planet: The Board Game.We hope you enjoyed this week's episode! Have a question you'd like featured next week? Leave it on our website at theweeklyquack.com! We'll pick our favorites and talk about them on the show!Follow our newest Spanish channel here!Join our Facebook Group here.Join our BoardGameGeek Guild here.Consider supporting us by joining our Patreon here.Time Stamps- Shelf or Sell- 02:14 - Canvas ft. Alex  09:52 - Bloodborne: The Board Game ft. Devon 22:38 - Kingdom Death: Monster ft. Jan Medley Minute- 32:55 - Board Game FOMO ft. Devon 39:11 - The Initiative ft. Jan 43:26 - Sonic: The Card Game ft. Alex On the Radar- 44:42 - Monster Hunter World: The Board Game ft. Jan 52:46 - Marvel United: X-Men ft. Alex 1:00:54 - Shadow Planet: The Board Game ft. Devon Support the show (http://patreon.com/quackalope)

* Please follow the link to fill out our <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekC3_J3zP6T11pVQz8rlKiCg8QMi3l6q7FXYjtP9Q9cS0i5A/viewform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">poll</a>. *Death in the kingdom, monsters in the world, and a whole lotta X-men! Today, in Shelf or Sell, Alex remains mysterious about Canvas, a whimsical game of art, Devon returns to the dream in Bloodborne: The Board Game, and Jan goes off script with Kingdom Death: Monster. Afterward, for the Medley Minute, Devon debates the fear of missing out (FOMO) in board games, Jan quivers with anticipation for The Initiative, and Alex peers into a Steamforged future with the blue ball of speed from SEGA. Later, in On the Radar, Jan doubles down on SFG with Monster Hunter World: The Board Game, Alex also falls down the rabbit hole of big Kickstarters with Marvel United: X-Men, and Devon wraps it up with a look at the engrossing design of Shadow Planet: The Board Game.We hope you enjoyed this week's episode! Have a question you'd like featured next week? Leave it on our website at <a href="http://theweeklyquack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">theweeklyquack.com</a>! We'll pick our favorites and talk about them on the show!Follow our newest Spanish channel <a href="https://youtu.be/RJ5Uq-a15PI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>!Join our Facebook Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/thequackalopepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Join our BoardGameGeek Guild <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3848" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Consider supporting us by joining our Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/Quackalope" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Time Stamps- Shelf or Sell- 02:14 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/290236/canvas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Canvas</a> ft. Alex  09:52 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/273330/bloodborne-board-game" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bloodborne: The Board Game</a> ft. Devon 22:38 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/55690/kingdom-death-monster" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kingdom Death: Monster</a> ft. Jan  Medley Minute- 32:55 - Board Game FOMO ft. Devon 39:11 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/328908/initiative" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Initiative</a> ft. Jan <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/332613/azul-summer-pavilion-glazed-pavilion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>43:26 - Sonic: The Card Game ft. Alex  On the Radar- 44:42 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/319971/monster-hunter-world-board-game" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Monster Hunter World: The Board Game</a> ft. Jan 52:46 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/336382/marvel-united-x-men" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marvel United: X-Men</a> ft. Alex 1:00:54 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/292509/shadow-planet-board-game" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shadow Planet: The Board Game</a> ft. Devon <a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/quackalope</a>)

TWQ #39 - The Weekly Quack - KDM Curveball

Today we discuss Dive, designed by Romain Caterdjian and Anthony Perone, rendered in drool-worthy detail from Alexandre Bonvalot, and published by Sit Down! In Dive, players act as ocean divers who will push their luck in order to explore the depths and observe the creatures who roam the waters. In this gorgeous game of perception, players must monitor their air while also diving deeper (and more carefully) than their opponents. Manta rays, turtles, and sharks lurk down in the murky water. What will you find?Learn more about Dive here.Should we play it again? Bring it to the channel? Never touch it again? Let us know by leaving a comment in playeditonce.com!-Time Stamps- 1:41 - A Terrible Intro 3:15 - Overview 7:09 - Context of Playthrough 8:12 - First Impressions 10:53 - High Score 12:16 - Toy Factor 14:38 - The Experience  16:41 - Will Dives In 17:54 - Like to Move It, Move It 20:38 - What Stood Out                                                                         24:38 - Where Does Dive Fit In? 26:29 - Did You Enjoy It? Would You Play It Again? Support the show (http://patreon.com/quackalope)

Today we discuss Dive, designed by Romain Caterdjian and Anthony Perone, rendered in drool-worthy detail from Alexandre Bonvalot, and published by Sit Down! In Dive, players act as ocean divers who will push their luck in order to explore the depths and observe the creatures who roam the waters. In this gorgeous game of perception, players must monitor their air while also diving deeper (and more carefully) than their opponents. Manta rays, turtles, and sharks lurk down in the murky water. What will you find?Learn more about Dive <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/304324/dive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a><a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/193738/great-western-trail" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">.</a>Should we play it again? Bring it to the channel? Never touch it again? Let us know by leaving a comment in <a href="https://playeditonce.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">playeditonce.com</a>!-Time Stamps- 1:41 - A Terrible Intro  3:15 - Overview  7:09 - Context of Playthrough  8:12 - First Impressions  10:53 - High Score  12:16 - Toy Factor  14:38 - The Experience   16:41 - Will Dives In  17:54 - Like to Move It, Move It  20:38 - What Stood Out                                                                          24:38 - Where Does Dive Fit In?  26:29 - Did You Enjoy It? Would You Play It Again? <a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/quackalope</a>)

PIO #36 - Played It Once - Dive

* Please follow the link to fill out our poll. *Mountain mayhem, hard-bargaining barters, and a bigger village! Today, in Shelf or Sell, Alex discusses Whistle Mountain, one of Luke Laurie’s hits from the past year, Jan brings up old negotiations with Chinatown, and Jesse reminds us of Villagers before we got more villagers. Afterward, for the Medley Minute, Jan goes full Freud with a look at Unconscious Mind, Jesse’s eyes lose focus on the upcoming expansion Azul Summer Pavilion: Glazed Pavilion, and Alex tries to decipher the 7 Wonders Mystery. Later, in On the Radar, Jesse gets out a receiver for some Transmissions, Alex goes reverse-reverse with Canvas: Reflections, and Jan gets the D6 ready with Long Shot: The Dice Game.We hope you enjoyed this week's episode! Have a question you'd like featured next week? Leave it on our website at theweeklyquack.com! We'll pick our favorites and talk about them on the show!Follow our newest Spanish channel here!Join our Facebook Group here.Join our BoardGameGeek Guild here.Consider supporting us by joining our Patreon here.Time Stamps- Shelf or Sell- 04:38 - Whistle Mountain ft. Alex 14:45 - Chinatown ft. Jan25:06 - Villagers ft. JesseMedley Minute- 30:58 - Unconscious Mind ft. Jan 32:29 - Azul Summer Pavilion: Glazed Pavilion ft. Jesse33:56 - 7 Wonders Mystery ft. AlexOn the Radar- 35:13 - Transmissions ft. Jesse40:58 - Canvas: Reflections ft. Alex47:20 - Long Shot: The Dice Game ft. Jan Support the show (http://patreon.com/quackalope)

* Please follow the link to fill out our <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekC3_J3zP6T11pVQz8rlKiCg8QMi3l6q7FXYjtP9Q9cS0i5A/viewform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">poll</a>. *Mountain mayhem, hard-bargaining barters, and a bigger village! Today, in Shelf or Sell, Alex discusses Whistle Mountain, one of Luke Laurie’s hits from the past year, Jan brings up old negotiations with Chinatown, and Jesse reminds us of Villagers before we got more villagers. Afterward, for the Medley Minute, Jan goes full Freud with a look at Unconscious Mind, Jesse’s eyes lose focus on the upcoming expansion Azul Summer Pavilion: Glazed Pavilion, and Alex tries to decipher the 7 Wonders Mystery. Later, in On the Radar, Jesse gets out a receiver for some Transmissions, Alex goes reverse-reverse with Canvas: Reflections, and Jan gets the D6 ready with Long Shot: The Dice Game.We hope you enjoyed this week's episode! Have a question you'd like featured next week? Leave it on our website at <a href="http://theweeklyquack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">theweeklyquack.com</a>! We'll pick our favorites and talk about them on the show!Follow our newest Spanish channel <a href="https://youtu.be/RJ5Uq-a15PI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>!Join our Facebook Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/thequackalopepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Join our BoardGameGeek Guild <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3848" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Consider supporting us by joining our Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/Quackalope" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Time Stamps- Shelf or Sell- 04:38 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/301255/whistle-mountain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Whistle Mountain</a> ft. Alex 14:45 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/47/chinatown" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chinatown</a> ft. Jan 25:06 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/241724/villagers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Villagers</a> ft. Jesse Medley Minute- 30:58 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/329500/unconscious-mind" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unconscious Mind</a> ft. Jan 32:29 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/332613/azul-summer-pavilion-glazed-pavilion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Azul Summer Pavilion: Glazed Pavilion </a>ft. Jesse<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/332613/azul-summer-pavilion-glazed-pavilion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>33:56 - 7 Wonders Mystery ft. Alex On the Radar- 35:13 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/313065/transmissions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transmissions</a> ft. Jesse 40:58 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/335172/canvas-reflections" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Canvas: Reflections</a> ft. Alex 47:20 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/295374/long-shot-dice-game" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Long Shot: The Dice Game</a> ft. Jan <a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/quackalope</a>)

TWQ #38 - The Weekly Quack - Middleweight Gaming

Today we discuss Empyreal: Spells &amp; Steam, designed by Trey Chambers and published by Level 99 Games! In Empyreal: Spells &amp; Steam, players act as necromancers in an industrial age, using their skill and savvy to construct rails and connect a network of towns together in a competitive route-building experience. In this steampunk fantasy world, players must consider the efforts of their opponents while adapting their strategy as the game progresses. Connect cities. Bridge continents. And become the best baron of spells and steam.Learn more about Empyreal: Spells &amp; Steam here.Should we play it again? Bring it to the channel? Never touch it again? Let us know by leaving a comment in playeditonce.com!-Time Stamps- 3:12 - Overview 7:35 - Context of Playthrough 8:54 - First Impressions  12:20 - True Finicky 14:07 - Different Depths 15:01 - Mid-Weight Tickets 16:16 - Adaptation in Empyreal 17:29 - You Shall Not Pass 18:23 - The Size of the Box 20:20 - Right or Wrong 24:46 - Did You Enjoy It? Would You Play It Again? Support the show (http://patreon.com/quackalope)

Today we discuss Empyreal: Spells &amp; Steam, designed by Trey Chambers and published by Level 99 Games! In Empyreal: Spells &amp; Steam, players act as necromancers in an industrial age, using their skill and savvy to construct rails and connect a network of towns together in a competitive route-building experience. In this steampunk fantasy world, players must consider the efforts of their opponents while adapting their strategy as the game progresses. Connect cities. Bridge continents. And become the best baron of spells and steam.Learn more about Empyreal: Spells &amp; Steam <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247367/air-land-sea" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a><a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/193738/great-western-trail" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">.</a>Should we play it again? Bring it to the channel? Never touch it again? Let us know by leaving a comment in <a href="https://playeditonce.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">playeditonce.com</a>!-Time Stamps- 3:12 - Overview  7:35 - Context of Playthrough  8:54 - First Impressions   12:20 - True Finicky  14:07 - Different Depths  15:01 - Mid-Weight Tickets  16:16 - Adaptation in Empyreal  17:29 - You Shall Not Pass  18:23 - The Size of the Box  20:20 - Right or Wrong  24:46 - Did You Enjoy It? Would You Play It Again? <a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/quackalope</a>)

PIO #35 - Played It Once - Empyreal: Spells & Steam

* Please follow the link to fill out our poll. *Sour wine, sneaky rats, and publishers making great games (who knew?)! Today in Shelf or Sell, Alex finally breaks out Valor &amp; Villainy, Jesse gets a taste of the Tuscany expansion for Viticulture, and Jan takes a big step up from Mouse Trap with Ratcatcher. Afterward, on the Medley Minute, Jan gets his own Siege of Runedar gamesplained to him, Alex shares some Kickstarter goodness, and Jesse talks about what he’s playing. Later in On the Radar Alex tries to remember the Greek physician Hippocrates, Jan has his wand at the ready for Empyreal: Spells &amp; Steam, and Jesse gushes over the artwork and promise of 1815, Scum of the Earth.We hope you enjoyed this week's episode! Have a question you'd like featured next week? Leave it on our website at theweeklyquack.com! We'll pick our favorites and talk about them on the show!Follow our newest Spanish channel here!Join our Facebook Group here.Join our BoardGameGeek Guild here.Consider supporting us by joining our Patreon here.Time Stamps- Shelf or Sell- 02:10 - Valor &amp; Villainy: Minions of Mordak ft. Alex10:10 - Viticulture ft. Jesse25:06 - Ratcatcher ft. JanMedley Minute- 38:12 - The Siege of Runedar ft. Jan 39:40 - Kickstarter Updates ft. Alex41:48 - Gaming Updates ft. JesseOn the Radar- 47:36 - Hippocrates ft. Alex54:28 - Empyreal: Spells &amp; Steam ft. Jan1:00:58 - 1815, Scum of the Earth ft. JesseSupport the show (http://patreon.com/quackalope)

* Please follow the link to fill out our <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekC3_J3zP6T11pVQz8rlKiCg8QMi3l6q7FXYjtP9Q9cS0i5A/viewform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">poll</a>. *Sour wine, sneaky rats, and publishers making great games (who knew?)! Today in Shelf or Sell, Alex finally breaks out Valor &amp; Villainy, Jesse gets a taste of the Tuscany expansion for Viticulture, and Jan takes a big step up from Mouse Trap with Ratcatcher. Afterward, on the Medley Minute, Jan gets his own Siege of Runedar gamesplained to him, Alex shares some Kickstarter goodness, and Jesse talks about what he’s playing. Later in On the Radar Alex tries to remember the Greek physician Hippocrates, Jan has his wand at the ready for Empyreal: Spells &amp; Steam, and Jesse gushes over the artwork and promise of 1815, Scum of the Earth.We hope you enjoyed this week's episode! Have a question you'd like featured next week? Leave it on our website at <a href="http://theweeklyquack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">theweeklyquack.com</a>! We'll pick our favorites and talk about them on the show!Follow our newest Spanish channel <a href="https://youtu.be/RJ5Uq-a15PI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>!Join our Facebook Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/thequackalopepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Join our BoardGameGeek Guild <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3848" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Consider supporting us by joining our Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/Quackalope" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Time Stamps- Shelf or Sell- 02:10 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/228602/valor-villainy-minions-mordak" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Valor &amp; Villainy: Minions of Mordak</a> ft. Alex 10:10 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/128621/viticulture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Viticulture</a> ft. Jesse 25:06 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/279497/ratcatcher-solo-adventure" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ratcatcher</a> ft. Jan Medley Minute- 38:12 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/333539/siege-runedar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Siege of Runedar</a> ft. Jan 39:40 - Kickstarter Updates ft. Alex 41:48 - Gaming Updates ft. Jesse On the Radar- 47:36 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/327971/hippocrates" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hippocrates</a> ft. Alex 54:28 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/220367/empyreal-spells-steam" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Empyreal: Spells &amp; Steam</a> ft. Jan 1:00:58 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/312748/1815-scum-earth-battle-waterloo-card-game" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1815, Scum of the Earth</a> ft. Jesse<a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/quackalope</a>)

TWQ #37 - The Weekly Quack - Hippocratic Scum

Jan invites Thibaud de la Touanne and Fabrice Lamidey from Triton Noir to sit down and have a conversation!  In this session we talked about Triton Noir's origin, their progress so far, and the influence the video game industry has had on the studio. We then discuss Assassins Creed: Brotherhood of Venice and V-Commandos Deluxe.Sit down with us on the banks of the board game pond and lets have a conversation.Back the V Commandos Kickstarter here.Learn more about V Commandos here.Learn more about Assassins Creed: Brotherhood of Venice here.Learn more about Nephilim here.Learn more about Triton Noir here.Who should we bring to the table next? Let us know in the comments!-Time Stamps- 1:27 - Podcast Praise 2:09 - Who Is Triton Noir? 6:18 - Video Games To Board Games10:19 - Starting with V-Commandos  13:18 - The Big Leagues 16:58 - Small Team, Big Games 19:21 - Assassins Creed: Brotherhood of Venice40:07 - Leaping Into Kickstarter 43:19 - V-Commandos Series 54:04 - What Innovations In the Stealth Genre Would You Like To See? 59:26 - What’s Next for Triton Noir? 1:06:22 - Kickstarter Advice Support the show (http://patreon.com/quackalope)

Jan invites Thibaud de la Touanne and Fabrice Lamidey from Triton Noir to sit down and have a conversation!  In this session we talked about Triton Noir's origin, their progress so far, and the influence the video game industry has had on the studio. We then discuss Assassins Creed: Brotherhood of Venice and V-Commandos Deluxe.Sit down with us on the banks of the board game pond and lets have a conversation. Back the V Commandos Kickstarter <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/135116486/v-commandos-deluxe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Learn more about V Commandos <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/163474/v-commandos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Learn more about Assassins Creed: Brotherhood of Venice <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/260789/assassins-creed-brotherhood-venice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Learn more about Nephilim <a href="https://www.gameontabletop.com/cf385/nephilim-legende-saison-2-les-poursuivants-d-arcadia-late-pledge.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Learn more about Triton Noir <a href="https://triton-noir.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Who should we bring to the table next? Let us know in the comments! -Time Stamps- 1:27 - Podcast Praise  2:09 - Who Is Triton Noir?  6:18 - Video Games To Board Games 10:19 - Starting with V-Commandos   13:18 - The Big Leagues  16:58 - Small Team, Big Games  19:21 - Assassins Creed: Brotherhood of Venice 40:07 - Leaping Into Kickstarter  43:19 - V-Commandos Series  54:04 - What Innovations In the Stealth Genre Would You Like To See?  59:26 - What’s Next for Triton Noir?  1:06:22 - Kickstarter Advice <a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/quackalope</a>)

A Conversation With: Triton Noir

* Please follow the link to fill out our poll. *Miniatures, migrations, and beers (bears?), oh my! Today in Shelf or Sell, Alex teases Jan with After the Empire, Jan bustles through mayhem with Factory Funner, and Jesse loves not having to learn games with Marvel Champions. Afterward, on the Medley Minute, Jan gets hyped about the IELLO Expert Line, Jesse gets his bird on, and Alex starts some Dark Rituals. Later in On the Radar Jesse dives back into history with John Company, Jan gushes about V Commandos, and Alex gets plastic-happy when talking about Lasting Tales.We hope you enjoyed this week's episode! Have a question you'd like featured next week? Leave it on our website at theweeklyquack.com! We'll pick our favorites and talk about them on the show!Follow our newest Spanish channel here! Join our Facebook Group here.  Join our BoardGameGeek Guild here.  Consider supporting us by joining our Patreon here. Time Stamps- Shelf or Sell- 02:56 - After the Empire ft. Alex 10:48 - Factory Funner ft. Jan 21:02 - Marvel Champions ft. Jesse Medley Minute- 32:20 - IELLO Expert Line ft. Jan  33:36 - Mass Migration ft. Jesse  35:39 - Dark Rituals ft. Alex On the Radar- 36:45 - John Company ft. Jesse 42:13 - V Commandos ft. Jan 47:32 - Lasting Tales ft. Alex Support the show (http://patreon.com/quackalope)

* Please follow the link to fill out our <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekC3_J3zP6T11pVQz8rlKiCg8QMi3l6q7FXYjtP9Q9cS0i5A/viewform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">poll</a>. *Miniatures, migrations, and beers (bears?), oh my! Today in Shelf or Sell, Alex teases Jan with After the Empire, Jan bustles through mayhem with Factory Funner, and Jesse loves not having to learn games with Marvel Champions. Afterward, on the Medley Minute, Jan gets hyped about the IELLO Expert Line, Jesse gets his bird on, and Alex starts some Dark Rituals. Later in On the Radar Jesse dives back into history with John Company, Jan gushes about V Commandos, and Alex gets plastic-happy when talking about Lasting Tales. We hope you enjoyed this week's episode! Have a question you'd like featured next week? Leave it on our website at <a href="http://theweeklyquack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">theweeklyquack.com</a>! We'll pick our favorites and talk about them on the show! Follow our newest Spanish channel <a href="https://youtu.be/RJ5Uq-a15PI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>! Join our Facebook Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/thequackalopepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.  Join our BoardGameGeek Guild <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3848" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.  Consider supporting us by joining our Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/Quackalope" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Time Stamps- Shelf or Sell- 02:56 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/200511/after-empire" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">After the Empire</a> ft. Alex 10:48 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/183284/factory-funner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Factory Funner</a> ft. Jan 21:02 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/285774/marvel-champions-card-game" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marvel Champions</a> ft. Jesse  Medley Minute- 32:20 - <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?h=AT1igQ_HbvR_VYKmlXiRPTmKyAKWLhhsFGflEHyI2wgPBIUt8UY2BmCn26Mk1T3iujwDoRmd7LC3AoJYS5ip5vSjCDBMniEj-NE-ogQUteVJJ8lBCEr3jjw5iE2Gudwg3IOPPiIjsbuMa4-731E&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.boardgamegeek.com%2Fblogpost%2F116201%2Fiello-makes-old-new-again-little-factory-sticky-ct%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2Y3bVDFEkjAXHSw3nMvY3HU7o_AtXLYo_vnp9hSgdXJWNinwPUrFHHtdU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IELLO Expert Line</a> ft. Jan  33:36 - Mass Migration ft. Jesse  35:39 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256964/dark-rituals-malleus-maleficarum" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dark Rituals</a> ft. Alex  On the Radar- 36:45 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/211716/john-company" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Company</a> ft. Jesse  42:13 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/163474/v-commandos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">V Commandos</a> ft. Jan  47:32 - <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/330543/lasting-tales" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lasting Tales</a> ft. Alex <a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/quackalope</a>)

TWQ #36 - The Weekly Quack - Going (V) Commando

Today we discuss Air, Land, &amp; Sea by Arcane Wonders designed by Jon Perry! In Air, Land, &amp; Sea, two players participate in a series of Battles, with the objective to control two of the three Theaters of war. At the start of each battle, you will be dealt a hand of six cards. All cards can either be played face-up or face-down. Playing a card face-up triggers an ability, while face-down cards don’t. Players take turns playing Battle cards one at a time, until all cards have been played, or one player decides to withdraw. Victory points are awarded at the end of each Battle based on the results, and the first player to 12 victory points wins the war! (Description provided by the publisher.)Learn more about Air, Land &amp; Sea here.Should we play it again? Bring it to the channel? Never touch it again? Let us know by leaving a comment in playeditonce.com!-Time Stamps- 2:52 - Overview 5:03 - Context of Playthrough 7:37 - First Impressions  10:39 - Comparing to Other Similar Games 12:24 - Mind Games  13:15 - Value and Availability 15:07 - What Stood Out To You? 20:33 - Final Thoughts 21:09 - Did You Enjoy It? Would You Play It Again?Support the show (http://patreon.com/quackalope)

Today we discuss Air, Land, &amp; Sea by Arcane Wonders designed by Jon Perry! In Air, Land, &amp; Sea, two players participate in a series of Battles, with the objective to control two of the three Theaters of war. At the start of each battle, you will be dealt a hand of six cards. All cards can either be played face-up or face-down. Playing a card face-up triggers an ability, while face-down cards don’t. Players take turns playing Battle cards one at a time, until all cards have been played, or one player decides to withdraw. Victory points are awarded at the end of each Battle based on the results, and the first player to 12 victory points wins the war! (Description provided by the publisher.)Learn more about Air, Land &amp; Sea <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247367/air-land-sea" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a><a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/193738/great-western-trail" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">.</a>Should we play it again? Bring it to the channel? Never touch it again? Let us know by leaving a comment in <a href="https://playeditonce.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">playeditonce.com</a>!-Time Stamps- 2:52 - Overview  5:03 - Context of Playthrough  7:37 - First Impressions   10:39 - Comparing to Other Similar Games  12:24 - Mind Games   13:15 - Value and Availability  15:07 - What Stood Out To You?  20:33 - Final Thoughts  21:09 - Did You Enjoy It? Would You Play It Again?<a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/quackalope</a>)

PIO #34 - Played It Once - Air, Land, & Sea

* Please follow the link to fill out our poll. *Quidditch, time travel , and canals! Today in Shelf or Sell Jesse sends his opinion to the past with Anachrony, Alex builds temples with Cuzco, and Jan travels to Brass: Birmingham! Afterwards on the Medley Minute, Jan discovers the latest from Res Arcana, Alex announces something new from Burnt Island Games, and Jesse talks a bit about Spires End: Hildegard. Later in On The Radar Jesse gets morbid with Gloomier, Jan gushes about BoardGameTables.Com’s Kickstarter, and Alex touches on the new Robinson Crusoe: Collectors Edition. All that and more in this week’s episode of The Weekly Quack!We hope you enjoyed this week's episode! Have a question you'd like featured next week? Leave it on our website at theweeklyquack.com! We'll pick our favorites and talk about them on the show!Follow our newest Spanish channel here!Join our Facebook Group here.Join our BoardGameGeek Guild here.Consider supporting us by joining our Patreon here.Time Stamps- Shelf or Sell- 01:35 - Anachrony ft. Jesse 12:46 - Cuzco ft. Alex 22:46 - Brass: Birmingham ft. Jan Medley Minute- 33:59 - Res Arcana: Perlae Imperii ft. Jan 35:42 - Fall of the Mountain King Announcement ft. Alex 37:06 - Spires End: Hildegard ft. Jesse On the Radar- 40:27 - Gloomier: A Night at Hemlock Hall ft. Jesse 46:19 - Factory Funner, Ghosts of Christmas and Bear Raid ft. Jan 54:52 - Robinson Crusoe: Collectors Edition ft. AlexSupport the show (http://patreon.com/quackalope)

* Please follow the link to fill out our <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekC3_J3zP6T11pVQz8rlKiCg8QMi3l6q7FXYjtP9Q9cS0i5A/viewform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">poll</a>. *Quidditch, time travel , and canals! Today in Shelf or Sell Jesse sends his opinion to the past with Anachrony, Alex builds temples with Cuzco, and Jan travels to Brass: Birmingham! Afterwards on the Medley Minute, Jan discovers the latest from Res Arcana, Alex announces something new from Burnt Island Games, and Jesse talks a bit about Spires End: Hildegard. Later in On The Radar Jesse gets morbid with Gloomier, Jan gushes about <a href="http://BoardGameTables.Com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BoardGameTables.Com</a>’s Kickstarter, and Alex touches on the new Robinson Crusoe: Collectors Edition. All that and more in this week’s episode of The Weekly Quack!We hope you enjoyed this week's episode! Have a question you'd like featured next week? Leave it on our website at <a href="http://theweeklyquack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">theweeklyquack.com</a>! We'll pick our favorites and talk about them on the show!Follow our newest Spanish channel <a href="https://youtu.be/RJ5Uq-a15PI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>!Join our Facebook Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/thequackalopepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Join our BoardGameGeek Guild <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3848" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Consider supporting us by joining our Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/Quackalope" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Time Stamps- Shelf or Sell- 01:35 - <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/185343/anachrony" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anachrony</a> ft. Jesse 12:46 - <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/249411/cuzco" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cuzco</a> ft. Alex 22:46 - <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/224517/brass-birmingham" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brass: Birmingham</a> ft. Jan  Medley Minute- 33:59 - <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/2623466/little-baggage-has-witchcraft-it-expansion-2-image" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Res Arcana: Perlae Imperii</a> ft. Jan 35:42 - Fall of the Mountain King Announcement ft. Alex 37:06 - <a href="https://www.spiresend.com/hildegard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spires End: Hildegard</a> ft. Jesse  On the Radar- 40:27 - <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/atlasgames/gloomier" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gloomier: A Night at Hemlock Hall</a> ft. Jesse 46:19 - <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/boardgametables/factory-funner-bear-raid-and-ghosts-of-christmas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Factory Funner, Ghosts of Christmas and Bear Raid</a> ft. Jan 54:52 - <a href="https://gamefound.com/projects/portalgames/robinson-crusoe-collectors-edition#/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Robinson Crusoe: Collectors Edition</a> ft. Alex<a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/quackalope</a>)

TWQ #35 - The Weekly Quack - How Krummy

Today we discuss Cosmic Frog by Devious Weasel Games designed by Jim Felli! Cosmic Frog is a game of collection, combat, and theft on a planetary scale. Each player controls a two-mile-tall, immortal, invulnerable frog-like creature that exists solely to gather terrain from the Shards of Aeth, the fragments of a long-ago shattered world. Throughout the game, you're free to keep to yourself and focus on harvesting at your own pace...or you may attack other frogs and try to take lands directly from their gullets. The game ends when the Shard is stripped of all harvestable land or when a Splinter shatters it. When the game ends, the player with the highest valued vault wins.(Description provided by the publisher.)Learn more about Cosmic Frogs here.Should we play it again? Bring it to the channel? Never touch it again? Let us know by leaving a comment in playeditonce.com!-Time Stamps- 3:25 - Overview 4:53 - Mechanics Runthrough 7:42 - Example of a Turn 9:12 - Context of Playthrough 14:38 - What Did You Think About It? ft. Tablenauts 17:01 - What’s Your Favorite Thing About It? ft. Tablenauts 19:13 - What Did You Think About It? ft. Jan 20:13 - Critiques ft. Jan 28:58 - What Stood Out To You? ft. Jan 33:37 - Positives and Negatives ft. Tablenauts 37:29 - Why You Should Try It? ft. Tablenauts 39:37 - Did You Enjoy It? Would You Play It Again?Support the show (http://patreon.com/quackalope)

Today we discuss Cosmic Frog by Devious Weasel Games designed by Jim Felli! Cosmic Frog is a game of collection, combat, and theft on a planetary scale. Each player controls a two-mile-tall, immortal, invulnerable frog-like creature that exists solely to gather terrain from the Shards of Aeth, the fragments of a long-ago shattered world. Throughout the game, you're free to keep to yourself and focus on harvesting at your own pace...or you may attack other frogs and try to take lands directly from their gullets. The game ends when the Shard is stripped of all harvestable land or when a Splinter shatters it. When the game ends, the player with the highest valued vault wins.(Description provided by the publisher.)Learn more about Cosmic Frogs <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/295905/cosmic-frog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a><a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/193738/great-western-trail" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">.</a>Should we play it again? Bring it to the channel? Never touch it again? Let us know by leaving a comment in <a href="https://playeditonce.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">playeditonce.com</a>!-Time Stamps- 3:25 - Overview  4:53 - Mechanics Runthrough  7:42 - Example of a Turn  9:12 - Context of Playthrough  14:38 - What Did You Think About It? ft. Tablenauts  17:01 - What’s Your Favorite Thing About It? ft. Tablenauts  19:13 - What Did You Think About It? ft. Jan  20:13 - Critiques ft. Jan  28:58 - What Stood Out To You? ft. Jan  33:37 - Positives and Negatives ft. Tablenauts  37:29 - Why You Should Try It? ft. Tablenauts  39:37 - Did You Enjoy It? Would You Play It Again?<a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="http://patreon.com/quackalope" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/quackalope</a>)

PIO #33 - Played It Once - Cosmic Frog

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