Draft Mechanic Episode #73: Rising 5 six-pack review; Blight Chronicles: Agent Decker preview; Happy Planet Games (Monster Match & Funky Chicken); Las Vegas Boulevard Hello again! On today’s episode, we’re looking at Rising 5, the new app-enhanced deduction game featuring some stellar artwork from Vincent Dutrait. We have a Kickstarter preview of Blight Chronicles: Agent Decker from Board & Dice, and we look at the new Happy Planet games from North Star Games, Monster Match and Funky Chicken! Also: the Boulevard expansion for Las Vegas, a history of hard cider, and a final round where we discuss what games should be called ‘modern classics.’ Enjoy! 01:00 Show Intro, News & Updates 02:42 News: Gen Con Events Catalog is live 04:55 News: Asmodee’s Modern Classics 07:42 Kickstarter Updates 10:16 Kickstarter: Kitchen Rush expansion 12:15 Kickstarter: The Estates 15:23 Recent Plays / KS Preview: Blight Chronicles Agent Decker 27:11 Recent Plays: Las Vegas Boulevard 34:50 Recent Plays: Happy Planet Games: Monster Match & Funky Chicken 42:52 Grey Fox Games Sponsorship Spot 44:01 Six Pack Review: Rising 5 44:42 Rising 5: Gameplay Rundown 50:34 Rising 5: Discussion 68:19 Rising 5: Final Thoughts 70:27 On Tap: Monster Match 74:47 The History of Cider 83:28 Final Round: Modern Classics 95:11 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/2018/73rising5