Episode 10: Fan Theme--Getting your Significant Other to Play

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Episode 9: Rebirth of the Phoenix (Reintegrating Older Games): In Episode 9, Craig and Dave discuss lots of games they've been playing such as Crossroads: Dead of Winter from Plaid Hat Games, and Warhammer 40k Conquest from Fantasy Flight. Also they finally played and have a battle report for Robotech Tactics... by Botch Games Podcast

76 min listen

Episode 19: The Social Contract of Gathering at the Table: In episode 19, Craig and Duke discuss the social contract of gathering at the table to play games: what is expected as a participant, how to function as part of the group, and the faux pas that ruin game nights. They get in depth with two games... by Botch Games Podcast

79 min listen

Episode 6: How to Pick the Right Miniature Game: In Episode 6, Dave and Craig look at some games they've been playing, such as Castlesof Mad King Ludwig from Bezier Games and Chupacabra Dice from Steve Jackson Games. Also they each discuss an impromptu kickstarter campagn they're dying to back... by Botch Games Podcast

88 min listen

Episode 3: A Discussion on Expansions: Episode 3 of the Botch Games podcast where Dave and Craig talk in depth about Board Game expansions. Are they necessary? Are they expected? Listen to our take on why they exist and must exist. We also talk about Red 7, 7 Wonders: Babel, Robotech... by Botch Games Podcast

75 min listen

Episode 7: How to Train Your Gamer (Intro/Entry Level Games): In Epidsode 7 of the Botch Games Podcast, Dave and Craig discuss the last two games in the Alderac Black Box: Doomtown Seventh Hero and Trains. They also list their personal New Years gaming resolutions and resolutions for the blog and podcast.... by Botch Games Podcast

87 min listen

Episode 8: The $100 Start Your Game Collection Lists Episode: In episode 8, Dave and Craig talk about some of the games they've been playing this week, with a focus on gaming with their families. Craig talks Rumble in the House and Loot Letter, and Dave talks some younger games he plays with his 3 year old,... by Botch Games Podcast

87 min listen

Botch Plays: But Wait, There's More! Round Two: In our second special episode of Botch Plays, we bring But Wait, There's More (Toyvault, Bamboozle Bros.) back to the Table, but this time with a different cast of characters. Join Craig, our sound editor Chuck, Craig's 12 year old son, Tyler, and our... by Botch Games Podcast

35 min listen

Botch Plays Fiasco Part 2: Turn and Conclusion: In the second half of Fiasco from Bully Pulpit games, our heroes (and villians) are trying secure (or steal) the Super Secret Truth Serum inside of a glowing hot dog all while trying to survive and figure out if it's a love triangle or a live... by Botch Games Podcast

37 min listen

Botch Fifth Week Minisode: Learning Styles: In our first fifth week minisode we take a look at the different learning stlyes of our little group from the mouths of each group member. Each of us talks for a few minutes about how we learn to play new games and how our group can accomodate each... by Botch Games Podcast

16 min listen

Episode 26: X-Wing Miniature Game Battle Report: In episode 26, Dave and Craig take a long hard look at the X-wing Miniature Game in their first battle report episode. Also in this episode, they look at some Kickstarter games in Karnivore Koala from Voodoo Games and Coup: Rebellion G54 from Indie... by Botch Games Podcast

85 min listen

Episode 22: X-Wing Miniatures Game, Antidote, Steam Donkey: Episode 22 marks the return of Craig's beloved co-host David. In this Episode they talk about David's first kickstarter game to arrive in the mail, Antidote by Bellwether Games. Also they dive into Steam Donkey by the Ragnar Brothers and... by Botch Games Podcast

92 min listen

Episode 10: Fan Theme--Getting your Significant Other to Play: In Episode 10 Craig and Dave discuss the two player game, Akrotiri, Imperial Settlers from POrtal Games, and have a heated debate over Kaosball from CoolMiniOrNot. They also talk rarities and reprints of games by looking at Tentacle Bento (ugh).... by Botch Games Podcast

92 min listen

Episode 11: Quilt Playing Games With My Heart/Campaign Games: In Episode 11, Craig and Dave discuss the Uwe Rosenburg 2 Player game, Patchwork, Viticulture from Stonemaier games, and Stone Age from Rio Grande. They dig in depth into Campaign games such as Mordheim, Gorkamorka, Arcadia Quest, and Pathfinder the... by Botch Games Podcast

82 min listen

Botch Plays: Fiasco from Bully Pulpit Games Part 1: Welcome to another episode of Botch Plays! This time, we're joined by the Nerd Perspetive to play the first half of a game of Fiasco by Bully Pulpit Games. Our setting is a group of "super" heroes, who in all actuality could just be regular people in... by Botch Games Podcast

73 min listen

Episode 14: Midnight Casts are a Bad Idea: In Episode 14, Craig and Dave gear up for another midnight recording in an attempt to live like children again. They had an amazing week of games and picked four to discuss this week: Diamonds from Stronghold Games, Yardmaster from Crash Games, Elder... by Botch Games Podcast

95 min listen

Botch Games Christmas-Cast and Cooperative Games: Episode 5 is where you get to hear the crinkling of gift wrap as we open our gifts to each other for the frst annual Botch Christmas-Cast! We discuss the games we been playing like Mars Attacks: The Dice Game fro Steve Jackson Games and Pandemic:The... by Botch Games Podcast

79 min listen

Episode 12: Digital Board Game Platforms vs. Analog Table Games: In episode 12, Craig and Dave discuss a few online board gaming platforms such as Vassal, Tabletop Simulator, and Board Game Arena, loking at both the pros and cons of each. They also talk about the games they finally got each other to play: Dead of... by Botch Games Podcast

74 min listen

Episode 16: The Role of Art and Design in Hobby Games: In Episode 16, Craig and Dave tackle the fringes of the role of art in hobby games, touching on the characterisctics artwork and design adds to the look, play style, and theme of games. They discuss a few games they've played this week including... by Botch Games Podcast

89 min listen

Episode 2: Arcadia Quest: How to Backstab Your Friends and Still Have Fun by Botch Games Podcast

67 min listen

Episode 4: Dice Mechanics, Time Travel, and Meta-Podcasting: Episode 4 of the Botch Games podcast where we dig more in depth into the games in AEG's Black Box, take a look at Mantic's Mars Attacks, and talk at length about Dice Mechanics in a wide scope of games. Show Times: AEG Black Box:... by Botch Games Podcast

76 min listen

Episode 15: Digital App Integration in Board Gaming: In Episode 15, Craig and guest-host Sound-Editor-Chuck enter into a world of Euros and discuss the games Panamax from Stronghold Games, Viticulture from Stonemaier Games, and Agrocila from Z-Man. They talk about their plays of Titans of Empyrean from... by Botch Games Podcast

90 min listen

Episode 17: An Evening of Bauza: In Episode 17, Craig and guest-co-host B discuss a few games they've played this week: Aquasphere from Stefan Feld and Tasty Minstrel Games, and Kingsburg from Fantasy Flight. In Kickstarter news, they talk about Above and Below from Ryan Laukat... by Botch Games Podcast

71 min listen

Episode 25: The Game That Started It All: In Episode 25, Craig and David offer their usual banter about the games they played this week which followed a weird pattern of brutal coop games including Robinson Crusoe from Z-Man Games and Space Hulk: Death Angel from Fantasy Flight. In... by Botch Games Podcast

82 min listen

Episode 29: Origins 2015 Recap, Interview with Brooklynn Lundberg (Middara): In Episode 29, Craig takes the mic to recap the games he played during the 2015 Origins Game Fair in Columbus, Ohio. He breaks down over twenty titles that he and his son demoed during their time at the convention. Next, Craig and Dave interview... by Botch Games Podcast

94 min listen

Episode 27: Dead of Winter, Assassinorum Execution Force: In Episode 27, Craig and Dave talk forever in their first impressions of Assassinorum Execution Force from Games Workshop which may end in a bit of a heated disagreement. They also give a full game review of Plaid Hat's 2014 hit game, Dead of... by Botch Games Podcast

90 min listen

Episode 20: Imperial Assault, Keyflower, Pina Pirata: In episode 20, Craig and Duke do their best to derail any kind of board game discussion semblance while discussing a myriad of games. They talk in depth about Keyflower from R&D Games, Star Wars Imperial Assault from Fantasy Flight Games, and Pina... by Botch Games Podcast

95 min listen

Episode 13: Evergreen Game Criteria. What Makes a Game a Keeper?: In Episode 13, Craig and Dave discuss the important topic of what criteria, mechanics, or other qualities make a board game a keeper, one they keep going back to. They also take a look at a number of small games, like Spyfall, releasing later this... by Botch Games Podcast

80 min listen

Episode 35: Word/Deck Building Episode (ft. Paperback, Dexicon, Seven7s): In episode 35, Craig pairs up two Word/Deck Building games in a comparison of mechanics and gameplay. First he talks about Paperback from Tim Fowers, the Dominion/Scrabble hybrid, and then he discusses Dexicon from Andrew Rowse and Eagle-Gryphon Games... by Botch Games Podcast

51 min listen

Episode 24: Shadowrun Crossfire, Tschak: In our twenty-fourth episode, Craig and Dave gather to talk about a few new games this week and update you on their progress in the 3x3 challenge. This week they talk about Shadowrun Crossfire from Catalyst Game Labs and Tschak from Gameworks. In... by Botch Games Podcast

78 min listen

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Episode 10: Fan Theme--Getting your Significant Other to Play

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