Essen 2011 - Philippe des Pallières
Designer and publisher Philippe des Pallières talks about the anniversary edition off Werewolf, and a new edition of the bluffing game Skull & Roses.
Essen 2011 - Mammut
Norwegian designer Kristian Østby talks about Mammut, a stone age game where players must decide how best to divide up the spoils of a great hunt.
Essen 2011 - Let's Take A Hike!
Bears, blisters, and heavy backpacks. The trail can be a dangerous place! Max Michael from Stratamax games introduces their newest family card game.
Essen 2011 - Abacusspiele
Mattias Wagner talks about new editions of the classic dice game Spiel and gives an overview of Airlines Europe.
Episode 141: 2011 Holiday Gift Guide
Release Date: Nov. 28, 2011 Running Time: 190 min. Listen Now: Download: Subscribe via iTunes: See sidebar for other subscription options |
Games for the naughty and the nice. With over 40 game suggestions in 10 categories, you're sure to find a great game for someone this holiday season.
Complete Show Notes continue after the break.
Essen 2011: Wiraqocha
Didier Delhez of Sit Down! Games gives a tour of Wiraqocha, a steampunk dice game set in the jungles of South America.
Essen 2011 - Antoine Bauza & Piero
Designer Antoine Bauza and artist Piero talk about collaborating on Ghost Stories, plus some news about an upcoming expansion to 7 Wonders.
Episode 140: Tentacular
Release Date: Nov. 14, 2011 Running Time: 149 min. Listen Now: Download: Subscribe via iTunes: See sidebar for other subscription options |
Just lose, baby. We review Elder Sign, a Cthulhu-themed dice game and examine other games where winning isn't the main source of fun.
News & Notes: Quarriors expansion, Kobold Guide to Game Design
The List: Elder Sign
Back Shelf Spotlight: Durak, Witch of Salem
Game Sommelier: 5 Euro games that could use added (Ameritrashy) thematic elements
Mail Bag: Dice sculptures, NutaCon
Complete Show Notes continue after the break.
Essen 2011 - Artipia Games
Konstantinos Kokkinis introduces Drum Roll. Each player steps into the ring to manage a traveling circus.
Essen 2011 - Heidelberger Spieleverlag
Christoph Lipsky talks about three new titles: The Last Banquet, Gully Pirates, and Dungeon Fighter. These games range from sneaky to whimsical to downright silly!