Board Game Homies

FINALLY! We discuss our individual top 10 games of all time (part 2) in Episode 62! Angela has been resisting this episode since the beginning of Board Game Homies–but we’ve finally convinced her we’ve played enough games to warrant this episode.
For our top 10's, we go around the table and each of us share our game for that number. Then, we have some shock and awe, talk a bit about the games, and definitely get judgy. In this episode, we cover #5-#1!
What’s your list? Who are you most aligned with? Opposite of?? Who are you inviting to Monday Lunch games?
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02:12 - Intro with a tiny Recap
05:06 - #5
15:41 - #4
25:56 - #3
37:44 - #2
50:06 - #1

FINALLY! We discuss our individual top 10 games of all time (part 1) in Episode 61! Angela has been resisting this episode since the beginning of Board Game Homies–but we’ve finally convinced her we’ve played enough games to create our lists and record this episode.
For our top 10's, we go around the table and each of us share our game for that number. Then, we have some shock and awe, talk a bit about the games, and definitely get judgy. We’ve split this episode into two parts, so we’ll be back for 5-1!
00:25 - Introduction, Sassing, and How We Approached Our Lists
08:42 - #10
12:59 - #9
19:07 - #8
27:15 - #7
35:48 - #6
Someone at the table cheats immediately, and it’s definitely not Reed. (eyes)
Get to know us @ https://lnk.bio/BoardGameHomies

In Episode 60, we review Carnegie designed by Xavier Georges and published by Quined Games. But, first! We chat about what is bringing us joy: Let’s Go! To France, Dragonarium, Zombie Princess x2, Hanami, The Old King’s Crown, and Senet Magazine.
Carnegie is inspired by the writings of Andrew Carnegie, an industrialist and philanthropist. Xavier Georges, the designer, acknowledges the complicated and controversial realities of Carnegie’s life and work and has been clear this game focuses on the positive aspects of Carnegie’s life. Evoking this, players work to build up their businesses in order to donate their fortunes to invest in projects connected to education, human rights, welfare, and health.
In this game, money is necessary to hire additional employees, produce goods, invest in transport technology, and build transport chains across the United States, but it is critical to continually make donations throughout the game as opportunities are limited and it is the primary way to gain victory points. Although this game is very thematic, the mechanics and related decision spaces draw you in for a very enjoyable play.
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In Episode 59, we talk about a number of games we have played recently or are excited about! This episode has a mix of smaller and lighter games that we are unlikely to review on the pod; it’s basically an extended joy game episode. Buckle up, we’ve been busy!

Stars are added to the games we’re excited about but haven’t played yet:

02:06 Moon Colony Bloodbath
09:36 Three Sisters
14:42 Becky’s long story about Tend*
17:05 Duel for Cardia
21:20 Tag Team*
22:19 Hot Streak*
22:44 A Wild Venture
25:08 Toy Battle
28:11 Vantage (Some spoilers–sorry!)
35:47 Chasing Shadows
40:21 VIVO
43:58 Slambo!
48:13 Yokai Septet
49:38 Ra: Traders
53:40 Dune: Imperium - Uprising
56:50 Becky’s long setup story about her cousin & grandma to finally get to:
58:57 Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza

That one time Angela didn’t know Becky’s grandma was dead @ link in bio or wherever you listen to podcasts!
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In Episode 58, we review Feya’s Swamp published by Grail Games and designed by Helge Ostertag and Anselm Ostertag. But, first, we chat about what is bringing us joy: Carcassonne, Gillean learning new games every weekend, Sweetlands, and a deck of cards.

Feya’s Swamp is a worker placement game for 2-4 players who each lead a clan of swamp dwellers vying to be the most prosperous in the area. Through building settlements, adventuring in nearby abandoned temples, and stocking up and trading fish, players make this swamp a home for future generations. Most importantly though, who will be the most present in the songs of their descendants?

Overall, most of the homies enjoyed this game, and folks are happy it is on Gillean’s shelf. Becky again wonders if most medium weight games are mid.
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