Game Brain: A Board Game Podcast About Our Gaming Group
Game Brain
A podcast about Board Games and friendship, and a real life board game group! Join us every week for an in-depth look at the board gaming hobby, including board game news, reviews and much, much more.
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Jun 17, 2019 • 2h 4min
Round 2, Turn 4: "Pipeline" with Trey
00:00:00 Introduction00:16:00 Game Newsblackout-hong-konghttp://www.jamesmathe.com/00:22:39 Games on the Brain - Pax Pamirpax-pamir00:29:08 Game Review: PIPELINEpipeline01:13:05 Top 10 Games by MechanicWorker Placementagricolamarco-poloVariable Turn Ordernew-frontiersCard Drafting7-wondersterraforming-marsAuction / Biddingcastles-mad-king-ludwigestatesArea Controlel-grandetwilight-struggleSet CollectioncivilizationVariable Player Powersgaia-projectcosmic-encounterDeck Buildingdominionthunderstone-questNetwork BuildingbrassPick-up and Deliverage-steampanamax01:59:05 Game Sommelierbetrayal-legacydead-wintermysterium
Jun 10, 2019 • 1h 52min
Round 2, Extra Turn: "Settlers of Catan" with Jesse (and special guest Lumin)
00:00:00 IntroductionCo-host Jesse Warren http://gamebrainpod.com/about-the-group/Guest Agricola WBC Champion Lumin Sperling https://twitter.com/Lumin_S00:15:22 The NewsChad Jensen GoFundMe https://www.gofundme.com/help-chad-with-chemoGames on the Brain: Pipeline https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256730/pipelineMegaCity: Oceania https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266304/megacity-oceaniaTwice as Clever https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/269210/twice-clever00:19:59 Settlers of Catan Strategy Deep DiveSettlers of Catan https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/13/catan01:18:38 Top 10 Mistakes New Catan Players Make01:33:45 Board Game Sommelier Isle of Skye https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/176494/isle-skye-chieftain-kingLanterns https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/160851/lanterns-harvest-festivalCastles of Burgundy https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/84876/castles-burgundyConcordia https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/124361/concordiaRes Arcana https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/262712/res-arcanaLords of Waterdeep https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/110327/lords-waterdeepTerraforming Mars https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/167791/terraforming-marsPatchwork https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/163412/patchwork7 Wonders Duel https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/173346/7-wonders-duel01:50:45 Sign Off
Jun 3, 2019 • 2h 53min
Round 2, Turn 3: "Trickerion: Legends of Illusion" with Alfred (and special guest Tom)
05:35: This Week’s Game Night (and Strategicon!)23:00: The News36:16: Games on the Brain44:08: Trickerion: Legends of Illusion review1:14:27: Alfred and Tom's Top 10 Roleplaying Games that Aren't D&D*********TOP TEN SPOILERS BELOW!!!!!*******************************1:18:48: #10 Tom - Fall of Magic by Ross Cowman1:26:20: #10 ALFRED - The End of the World 1:29:07: #9 Tom/ALFRED - Paranoia by by Greg Costikyan, Dan Gelber, and Eric Goldberg1:35:09: #8 Tom - Microscope by Ben Robbins1:39:43: #8 ALFRED - MERP (Middle-Earth Roleplaying)1:46:40: #7 Tom - 7th Sea by John Wick1:52:32: #7 ALFRED - GURPS/Champions1:57:24: #6 Tom - Knight's Black Agents by Kenneth Hite, based on the Gumshoe system by Robin Laws2:03:20: #6 ALFRED - Call of Cthulhu2:06:00:#5 Tom - FATE CORE/Spirit of the Century by Fred Hicks2:11:28: #5 ALFRED - Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay2:15:20: #4 Tom - Apocalypse World by Vincent Baker2:19:37: #4 ALFRED - Palladium System (Robotech & TMNT)2:21:30 #3 Tom - Blades in the Dark by John Harper2:26:25: #3 ALFRED - Shadowrun2:29:16: #2 Tom - Fiasco/Protocol by Jason Morningstar/ Jim Pinto2:33:12: #2 ALFRED - Mage the Ascension2:37:28: #1 Tom - Dogs in the Vineyard by Vincent Baker (again)2:45:10: #1 ALFRED - Amber Diceless Roleyplaying2:51:23: Sign OffVisit http://gamebrainpod.com for everything you could ever want to know about us. Instagram: @gamebrainpodTwitter: GameBrain_Podhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/gamebrainpod/
May 27, 2019 • 2h 11min
Round 2, Turn 2: "Teotihuacan: City of Gods" with Dmitry (and special guest Trey)
03:52: Contest Winners13:10: This Week’s Game Night30:09: The News36:40: Games on the Brain49:14: Teotihuacan: City of Gods review1:19:55: Dmitry's Top 10 Big Questions About Games2:02:24: Matt’s Top 10 Games for Non-Gamers2:09:40: Sign OffVisit http://gamebrainpod.com for everything you could ever want to know about us. Instagram: @gamebrainpodTwitter: GameBrain_PodFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/gamebrainpod
May 20, 2019 • 2h 18min
Round 2, Turn 1: "Escape Plan" with Tom
00:00: Game Group Check In!17:15: Round 2 Begins!19:10: The News33:46: Games on the Brain46:07: Escape Plan Review1:20:50: Top 10 Games That Aren't In Everyone Else's Top 10 Games2:10:43: Board Game Sommelier 2:16:54: Sign OffSend your contest entries to: Matthew@GameBrainPod.comVisit http://gamebrainpod.com for everything you could ever want to know about us. Instagram: @gamebrainpodTwitter: GameBrain_PodFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/gamebrainpod
May 13, 2019 • 1h 50min
Round 1, Turn 7: "Quacks of Quedlinburg" with Paul
05:25: CONTEST DETAILS! 10:18: This Week's Game Night17:18: The News29:57: Games on the Brain36:51: 8x8 Challenge Update38:40: Quacks of Quedlinburg Review59:41: Paul's Segment ”Breaking the Wheel”1:35:37: Board Game Sommelier 1:44:07: Sign OffSend your contest entries to: Matthew@GameBrainPod.comVisit http://gamebrainpod.com for everything you could ever want to know about us. Instagram: @gamebrainpodTwitter: GameBrain_PodFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/gamebrainpod
May 6, 2019 • 2h 11min
Round 1, Turn 6: "Terraforming Mars: Colonies" with Dmitry
11:12: This Week's Game Night19:08: The News34:07: Games on the Brain36:27: 8x8 Challenge Update36:51: Terraforming Mars: Colonies Review1:24:33: Dmitry's Segment ”Game Shows”2:01:40: Board Game Sommelier 2:09:45: Sign OffVisit http://gamebrainpod.com for everything you could ever want to know about us. Instagram: @gamebrainpodTwitter: GameBrain_PodFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/gamebrainpod
Apr 29, 2019 • 1h 39min
Round 1, Turn 5: "Chronicles of Crime" with Jesse
15:38: This Week's Game Night25:27: The News30:37: Games on the Brain34:24: 8x8 Challenge Update34:32: Chronicles of Crime Review1:00:30: Jesse's Segment ”The Quest for Flow”1:24:28: Board Game Sommelier 1:36:27: Other Games We're Playing1:37:38: Sign OffVisit http://gamebrainpod.com for everything you could ever want to know about us. Instagram: @gamebrainpodTwitter: GameBrain_PodFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/gamebrainpod
Apr 22, 2019 • 1h 53min
Round 1, Extra Turn: "The Resistance: Avalon" strategy deep dive and "Underwater Cities" mini-review with Paul, Tom and Trey
03:40: The News13:38: Mini-review of "Underwater Cities"26:12: "The Resistance: Avalon" Strategy Deep Dive1:50:21: Sign OffVisit http://gamebrainpod.com for everything you could ever want to know about us. Instagram: @gamebrainpodTwitter: GameBrain_PodFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/gamebrainpod
Apr 15, 2019 • 1h 13min
Round 1, Turn 4: "Solenia" with Jake plus a "Casual Gamer Primer"
09:50: This Week's Game Night22:50: The News29:30: Games on the Brain34:11: 8x8 Challenge Update37:46 Solenia Review52:25: Jake’s Segment ”A New Parents Guide to Gaming”1:11:03: Sign OffVisit http://gamebrainpod.com for everything you could ever want to know about us. Instagram: @gamebrainpodTwitter: GameBrain_PodFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/gamebrainpodDonate to the 3rd Uganda Village Boardgame Convention: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/uvbgc2019
