Episode 144: For Honor & Empire

Release Date: Jan. 23, 2012

Running Time:  144 min.

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Deck building: the next generation. From galactic conquest to warring gods, we review Core Worlds and Ascension: Storm of Souls, two of the newest titles in the genre.  

News & Notes:  Hive Pocket, L5R PnP, Rockband Manager, Star Trek Catan
The List:  
 Core Worlds
Playbill:  Ascension - Storm of Souls
Back Shelf Spotlight:  Fzzzt!
Notes from the O.C.D.:  How to organize card game rules
Mail Bag:  NFL Pool winner

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Episode 143: Come on Down!

Release Date: Dec. 12, 2011

Running Time:  116 min.

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You're the next contestant. We review two more Easy Play titles: Drachen Wurf and Big Points. Then, join us for the virtual Spiel-a-thon, an audio game show with fabulous prizes. 

News & Notes:  Ragami, Quarmageddon, Omen (2nd Ed.)
The List:  
 Drachen Wurf, Big Points
Contests:  6 contests for fun games and dice
Virtual Spiel-a-thon:  3-part audio game show with fabulous prizes

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Essen 2011 - Conclusion

We conclude our Essen coverage with some promos and outtakes.

Essen 2011 - Messe - Walkthrough

A walking tour of the Messe exhibit hall "loop." We hope this gives you a sense of the scope and size of the event. Special thanks to friend and fellow Spieler John Knoerzer for filming this an hour before the doors opened.

Essen 2011 - Messe

A look at the landscape of the Messe Exhibition Halls from setup to crowds filling the aisles.

Essen 2011 - Press Event

A special preview press event gives publishers a chance to show off some of the nearly 800 new titles debuting at the Game Fair. We take you on a tour and give you a snapshot look at the amazing variety of fun available at the show.

Essen 2011 - Ravensburger

Board games meet technology. Michaela Magin introduces 3 new titles with electronic elements.

Essen 2011 - HABA

HABA makes wonderful creative games for kids of all ages. From magnetic cars to stacking animals to giant-sized boards and games with dice and fruit, we survey the booth to give you a brief peek at the many fun titles they have available.

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