In the words of DiscoverLosAngeles.com, "[w]hen one thinks of Santa Monica, the attraction of the Pier inevitably comes to mind. The Pier offers Pacific Park, a full service amusement park, combined with plenty of restaurants, bars, and souvenir shops, as well as an entertaining arcade with more than 200 games. The Pier is a must-visit Santa Monica attraction that really sets Santa Monica apart as an ideal destination for families and visitors of any age." Why someone would set a board game in this sun-bleached mare's nest, I can't say. But somehow this tableau-builder works. And maybe its low-stakes spread is exactly what we need during this difficult time. We also rip through games that we love but simply suck at. Based off of the length of our lists, winning isn't everything, but it is often almost everything.Leave us a review on Apple podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y2eyvquxRead Tony's blog: https://boardgamegeek.com/user/maxlongstreet/blogsListen to more episodes on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/two-wood-for-a-wheatVisit our website: http://twowood4awheat.com/04:02 Terra Mystica and Gaia Project07:35 Just One and Codenames08:55 Everdell and Tapestry11:45 FEATURE REVIEW Santa Monica23:20 FEATURE TOPIC Great games we suck at24:18 Food Chain Magnate26:18 Dixit27:56 Twilight Struggle29:34 Starcraft (the video game)30:32 Just One31:22 Barrage33:17 Tzolkin36:06 Heaven & Ale39:48 Palaces of Carrara40:33 Hit Z Road