Draft Mechanic Episode #65: 2017 In Review Happy New Year! We’re back once again with our first episode of the year and our customary recap of the year that was. We take a look back at the biggest news stories in gaming and beer in 2017, share our favorites in a pile of categories, discuss our six favorite beers of 2017, and of course our top six games of last year as well. We’re tying this episode up with responses from our new DM Slack channel’s “Final Round” topic: What was the biggest surprise in gaming for you in 2017? Enjoy! Intro 01:00 Show Housekeeping 02:32 Announcing the Draft Mechanic Slack Channel! 05:27 Meta Mechanic, 2017 by the numbers 08:27 Preface to the Superlatives 11:43 Biggest News Stories of 2017 25:10 Superlative Categories 55:34 Our Top Six Beers of 2017 71:20 Grey Fox Games sponsorship spot 72:08 Our Top Six Games of 2017 96:48 Final Round: Biggest game surprises 103:41 Outro We hope you enjoyed today's episode! Send us some feedback at draftmechanic@gmail.com and visit us on the web at draftmechanic.net! Join our Draft Mechanic Slack Channel, or our BGG Guild (#2470)! We’re also on Twitter and Instagram - follow us at @draftmechanic! Also, Like us on Facebook! Draft Mechanic is sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Check out their website for information on all their great games, and sign up for the newsletter for updates direct to your inbox! Our theme and bump music is from the album “Superpower of Choice” by the Liberation Jumpsuit - thanks to the band for their help!Come listen to the full album on our website! Thanks for listening! Please game responsibly and we’ll see you back here again soon for another round! http://www.draftmechanic.net/show-notes/2018/65-2017