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A brief podcast about hobby board games, recorded by English professor Brendan Riley on brief 15 minute walks around town. Join us for a stroll as we discuss mechanisms, gameplay, theory, and topics of the day.

Find show notes at RattleboxGames.com

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A brief podcast about hobby board games, recorded by English professor Brendan Riley on brief 15 minute walks around town. Join us for a stroll as we discuss mechanisms, gameplay, theory, and topics of the day.

Find show notes at RattleboxGames.com

    Essential Expansions

    Essential Expansions

    Brendan talks a bit about which expansions he considers “essential,” whatever that means. Join us, won’t you?Altiplano: The TravelerBarenpark: The Bad News BearsArk Nova: Marine WorldsStar Wars: Rebellion – Rise of the EmpireObsession: Upstairs, Downstairs
    Honorable Mentions:Lords of Waterdeep: Scoundrels of SkullportWingspan: Oceania ExpansionWhat expansions did I miss? Which ones do you consider essential? Head over to boardgamegeek guild 3269 and share your thoughts!

    • 15 min
    Top of the Stack, May 2024

    Top of the Stack, May 2024

    Brendan shares the games he played last month. Join us, won’t you?
    April 2024 Top of the Stack listNEW GAME – Porta NigraNOVELTY CHOICE – Raise the Titanic!SOLO – Hunted: Wode RidgeTRYING AGAIN CHOICE – Alien Artifacts✓Shelf of OpportunityMay 2024 Top of the Stack listNEW GAME – RyuNOVELTY CHOICE – Columbo Detective GameSOLO – Hadrian’s WallTRYING AGAIN CHOICE – Porta NigraWhat games did you play in May? Share your gaming over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

    • 17 min
    Determinism vs. Randomness

    Determinism vs. Randomness

    Brendan reflects on the ideas of determinism and randomness in games, in response to a recent The Secret Cabal episode. Join us, won’t you?TSC 295: Aquatica and Randomness vs DeterminismDefinitions: Input Randomness, Output RandomnessInput RandomnessMottainaiInnovationOutput RandomnessStrikeQuacks of QuedlinburgIncan GoldLast Night on EarthA Touch of EvilDeterministic GamesSmall WorldStrife: Legacy of EternalsOnitamaCairnThat Time You Killed MeWhat game do you think falls right in the middle of Determinism vs. Randomness? Share your thoughts over on Boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

    • 13 min
    Titanic, Aeon’s End, Bastion, dude (revisited)

    Titanic, Aeon’s End, Bastion, dude (revisited)

    Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried for the first time recently and one he revisited. Join us, won’t you?
    TitanicAeon’s Enddudemore dudeBastionWhat games have you tried recently? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

    • 13 min
    Look Back at 2013

    Look Back at 2013

    Brendan shares his favorite games from 2013. Join us, won’t you?Eliminated from Consideration:A Study in EmeraldEuphoria: Build a Better DystopiaTop 5 Games:ConcordiaCastle DiceSushi Go!Kings of Air and SteamTash Kalar: The Arena of LegendsHonorable MentionsGlass RoadRussian RailroadsForbidden DesertGravwellS.O.S. TitanicSuperlative AwardsBest Satire: Ladies & GentlemenBest Push-Your-Luck Game: Welcome to the DungeonBest Should’ve Enjoyed it More: RococoBest Cool Little Game: The AgentsBest Storytelling Game: The Quiet YearBest Party Game: Two Rooms and a BoomGames I should playBora BoraFreedom: The Underground RailroadWhat 2013 games are your favorite? Head over to boardgamegeek guild #3269 and let us know!

    • 19 min
    February '24 Movie Roundup

    February '24 Movie Roundup

    Brendan talks about six movies he watched in February of this year, and games to go with them. Join us, won’t you?
    OppenheimerManhattan ProjectThe Manhattan Project: Energy EmpireThe Vast of NightVisitor in Blackwood GroveBeyond the Infinite Two MinutesThat Time You Killed MeThe Lost KingTobagoThe Lost CityThe Adventurers: The Temple of ChacBlackBerrySmartphone IncWhat movies did you watch in February? What games would you pair with them? Share your thoughts over on Boardgamgegeek #3269.

    • 16 min

Customer Reviews

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5 Ratings

Montgomery Ratcliff III ,

Wonderful show!

Brendan takes you along on a walk, and has a conversation about all manner of board game topics. He is warm and articulate as a host, and the topics are all very interesting (with a few reoccurring favorites). Solid, solid content in a 15-20 minute package.

Funcall ,

Give it a listen!

Join the host as he talks about board games and the like as he goes from point A to point B.

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