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TAtGB - Episode 80 - Finale: This is it, the final episode of Talking Across the Game Board. We have a look back at the history (briefly) of the shows on the network. We also give a behind the scenes look - what do we use to edit the audiofiles? How do we record remotely? How do... by Four Corners of the Board podcast

70 min listen

TAtGB - Episode 78 - Relaxing: This week Dean and Graeme discuss gaming as relaxation. Can we play games to relax or is there always some level of stress in games? What would make a game relaxing? Are there certain genres of games that are more relaxing? We then look at our Top 5... by Four Corners of the Board podcast

51 min listen

TAtGB - Episode 79 - Light Games: This week Dean and Graeme have a look at light games. How do we classify light games? Can you have a long light game? What about a simple rule set but lots to think about? Do we look down our noses at light games? We then do our Top 5 Light Games... by Four Corners of the Board podcast

63 min listen

TAtGB - Episode 77 - 2020 in Review: We look back at 2020, and look at the games we never got a chance to play. We also have a discussion on older games in general. Do we only look at the New Releases section or do we have a list of older games we always keep an eye out for? If we miss a... by Four Corners of the Board podcast

55 min listen

TAtGB - Episode 76 - Deluxe Editions: This week Graeme had some sticker shock while looking at games! We look at deluxe editions - do we buy them? Do we want them? How much is too much? Given the option, would we get a Deluxe edition or a normal edition? Top 5 Games We Want As A Deluxe... by Four Corners of the Board podcast

66 min listen

TAtGB - Episode 75 - Stuck in Time: Only a few episodes left of the Podcast, please make sure you send in any questions/comments for the finale ASAP! This week Dean and I look at games that are Stuck in Time - that is games that have a strong connection to the time period in which they... by Four Corners of the Board podcast

62 min listen

TAtGB - Episode 74 - Disappointing Games: This week Dean and Graeme talk about disappointments. What would cause our disappointment in a game? Hype? Designer Expectations? Recommendations? Have gotten wise in our old age and can avoid disappointments? We then do our Top 5 Games We Wanted to... by Four Corners of the Board podcast

81 min listen

TAtGB - Episode 73 - BGG Top 100 Unplayed: This week we look at the BGG Top 100 games - and specifically the ones we have not played. How many do you need to play to get your "gamer" badge? Is there a need to play them? What about genres you like - should you try those from the top 100? We... by Four Corners of the Board podcast

63 min listen

TAtGB - Episode 72 - Essen Spiel: It's that time of year! Essen Spiel just finished where publishers show off shiny new games. In our yearly tradition we look back at the 10 games we picked from last year's Essen Spiel to see if we've played them and what we thought of them. Then we... by Four Corners of the Board podcast

80 min listen

TAtGB - Episode 71 - Large Publishers: This week we look at large publishers. Do we seek out large publishers? Do we trust the games they put out? Are we more willing to take a chance on an unknown game from them? Are their brands diluted? We then do our pick from 5 large publishers. by Four Corners of the Board podcast

66 min listen

TAtGB - Episode 70 - Endings: This week we start with a brief announcement, then we talk about game endings. What are our favourite ways for a game to end? Can the ending of a game feel anticlimactic? Do we have a favourite way for a game to end? We then do our Top 5 Game Endings by Four Corners of the Board podcast

61 min listen

TAtGB - Episode 69 - Bad Expansions: This week we look at bad expansions. Have you ever disliked an expansion to a game you love? What about an expansion that made you dislike the base game? We look at what makes a bad expansion and decide what exactly the role of an expansion is. We... by Four Corners of the Board podcast

65 min listen

TAtGB - Episode 68 - Evacuation Box Games: This week we look at what games would we back into an evacuation box if we had to leave our houses in a hurry. Do we have insurance on our games? Would we replace our games if something happened to them or start afresh? We then look at our Top 5 Games... by Four Corners of the Board podcast

42 min listen

TAtGB - Episode 67 - Competitiveness: Dean and Graeme talk competitiveness in this episode. Since neither one of us is remotely competitive in any way we try and understand the need to do well. Does it effect our enjoyment of the game? Do we wish we were more competitive? We finish with... by Four Corners of the Board podcast

48 min listen

TAtGB - Episode 66 - BoardGameGeek Stats: Both Dean and Graeme use BoardGameGeek on a regular basis and agree it is the best board game site out there. But in our perfect world, what would we add to the site to make it even better? We also look at the stats that are available on BGG and see... by Four Corners of the Board podcast

62 min listen

TAtGB - Episode 65 - Gaming with the Family: This week we talk about gaming with our families. How often do we get to play? What types of gamers do we have in the house? How do we pick games for them? Do we buy games for them? We then do our Top 5 Games We Play with our Family by Four Corners of the Board podcast

53 min listen

TAtGB - Episode 64 - Heavy Games: This week we look at heavy games - what makes a game heavy? Do we like them? Do we seek them out? Are there things that a heavy game must have? What about length? We then do our Top 5 Heavy Games (outside of our Top 100 games of all time). by Four Corners of the Board podcast

48 min listen

TAtGB - Episode 63 - Designers Redux: After finishing our Top 100 Games of All Time and seeing how many different designers there were, we thought it would be a good idea to revisit the topic of Designers. Do designers make a difference to our gaming choices? Are there automatic... by Four Corners of the Board podcast

45 min listen

TAtGB - Episode 62 - One Hit Wonders: This week Dean and Graeme discuss "one hit wonders". What do we mean? What/Who qualifies? Is it more of a percent of games we like/dislike? This is a very subjective topic. We then do our Top 5 One (or two...) Hit Wonders by Four Corners of the Board podcast

46 min listen

TAtGB - Episode 61 - Spiel des Jahres Awards: This week Dean and Graeme have a look at the Spiel des Jahres nominations. We discuss how useful we find awards and which awards, if any, we follow. Do they influence our purchasing? And what type of jury for awards do we prefer? We then do our top 5... by Four Corners of the Board podcast

56 min listen

TAtGB - Episode 59 - Gimmicks: This week Dean and Graeme have a look at gimmicks in games. What do we mean by gimmicks? What are some examples of gimmicks? Are minis in games just gimmicks? We then do our Top 5 Games with Gimmicks by Four Corners of the Board podcast

52 min listen

TAtGB - Episode 58 - Games that Teach: This week Dean and Graeme look at learning. Since our kids have gone back to virtual school, we wanted to look at games that can teach you something. Do these types of games attract us? Or have we done our time in school and want to distance ourselves... by Four Corners of the Board podcast

56 min listen

TAtGB - Episode 57 - 2 Player Multiplayer Games: This week Dean and Graeme have a look at multiplayer games that we like at 2 players. Since many of us are looking for things to do while social distancing we wanted to look at our collections to see what games we prefer at 2 players. We then end off... by Four Corners of the Board podcast

61 min listen

TAtGB - Episode 56 - Solo Games: This week is a little different, Graeme is asking Dean about solo games. Is there a difference between a solo mode and a solo only game? Are there different kinds of solo modes? Which does Dean prefer? We then do a Top 5 - Dean is recommending 5 Solo... by Four Corners of the Board podcast

68 min listen

TAtGB - Episode 55 - KS 2nd Editions: This week Dean and Graeme have a look at 2nd editions on kickstarter. What defines a 2nd edition? How long should there be between 1st and 2nd? How do we feel when we get the 1st edition then see soon after there is a 2nd edition? We then do our Top 5... by Four Corners of the Board podcast

54 min listen

TAtGB - Episode 54 - Underappreciated Games: This week Dean and Graeme look at games we feel are underappreciated. Do we go out of our way looking for those hidden gems? Does the increasing cost of games reduce our willingness to take a chance on a game? We then do our Top 5 Games Only We Seem... by Four Corners of the Board podcast

71 min listen

TAtGB - Episode 53 - 2015 in Review: This week Dean and Graeme have a look back at 2015. Was it as good as everybody seems to say? Is it just rose coloured glasses? We then do our Top 5 2015 Games OUTSIDE the top 1000 by Four Corners of the Board podcast

59 min listen

TAtGB - Episode 52 - Overhyped Games: This week Dean and Graeme look at overhyped games. These are games that people were hyped about after the games were released and were so eager to get, but when we tried them they fell flat. Why? How do we feel when a game is hyped by gamers after it... by Four Corners of the Board podcast

52 min listen

TAtGB - Episode 51 - Decade in Review: It's the start of the new year so Dean and Graeme have a look back at the last decade (2010-2019). For each year we will have a look at the number of games published, how many are in the top 100/1000, the #1 game from that year, then finally our pick... by Four Corners of the Board podcast

95 min listen

TAtGB - Episode 50 - Games on Sale: So it's that time of year when we get some really big sales on everything, and with Dean and Graeme being pretty cheap we discuss games on sale. Does it mean they are bad games? We play a bad game that is cheap, does it still sting? Top 5 Games We'd... by Four Corners of the Board podcast

53 min listen

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TAtGB - Episode 60 - Abstract Strategy

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