NaPodPoMo 2023 – 30 Days of Game Mechanics: Worker Placement Games

NaPodPoMo 2023 – 30 Days of Game Mechanics: Worker Placement Games

Hey everybody, and welcome to NaPodPoMo day two! Today we’re talking about worker placement games. Worker placement games are known for their strategic depth and replayability. With so many different options available, players must carefully weigh the pros and cons of each action before making a decision. Worker placement games can also be very competitive, …

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NaPodPoMo 2023 – 30 Days of Game Mechanics: Deck Building Games

NaPodPoMo 2023 – 30 Days of Game Mechanics: Deck Building Games

Deck Building Games, sometimes known as Card Drafting, is a game mechanic where players take turns selecting cards from a common pool. The cards that are available change each round, as players take cards and pass the remaining cards to the next player. This creates a dynamic and interactive game experience, as players must carefully …

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Survival and Suds: Final Girl & Revenge of the Final Girl

Survival and Suds: Final Girl & Revenge of the Final Girl

Join Michael for a spine-chilling solo episode as he dives into the one-player tabletop thriller, Final Girl, with the Organism/Station 2891 expansion from Van Ryder Games. But that’s not all – we’ve got a special treat in store as we review the Revenge of the Final Girl pale ale to wash down the tension. Grab …

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The Gargoyle Club, The Gargoyle, and Gargoyles

The Gargoyle Club, The Gargoyle, and Gargoyles

Heading in for the haunting season we have our first on show mixed drink and get into the world of cocktails with “The Gargoyle.” This classic 1920s drink takes center stage as we uncover the history of the Gargoyle Club, a legendary haunt for bohemian aristocrats and socialites founded by David Tennant. We discuss the …

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Dragonrealm and Dragon’s Milk Tales of Gold

Dragonrealm and Dragon’s Milk Tales of Gold

Hello there married (or in a relationship) gamers! This week we’re diving into the fantastical world of the Dragonrealm card/dice game by Gamewright. Join me, Michael, and my wonderful wife Suzy as we gather our adventurers play our enhancements, fight our way through goblins and landslides as we claim our territories in this card and …

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Dice Throne’s Seraph vs Vampire Lord and Whispering Angel Rosé!

Dice Throne’s Seraph vs Vampire Lord and Whispering Angel Rosé!

We’re returning to the world of Dice Throne this week, and we’re playing the Seraph vs Vampire Lord! It’s a battle between the forces of darkness as the Vampire Lord attempts to steal your health and subdue you with glamour and the force of goodness that is the Seraph as just her being near you …

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Forbidden Desert and Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz!

Forbidden Desert and Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz!

Who’s crash-landed in the Forbidden Desert and needs to work together to survive? Why Michael and Suzy, of course! We’re playing Forbidden Desert from Gamewright, and doing our best to search out tools to get rid of the sand (THAT WON’T STOP TRYING TO BURY US!) water for us to drink as the sun bears …

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AEG’s Magical Treehouse with Suntory -198 Lemon Vodka Seltzer

AEG’s Magical Treehouse with Suntory -198 Lemon Vodka Seltzer

We cross the pond to Japan this week! We’re reviewing the AEG “Big In Japan” title Magical Treehouse, a card drafting, resource gathering and set making game for two, or is it? We also taste the newly arrived to the USA Suntory -198 Lemon Vodka seltzer. In Magical Treehouse, it’s graduation season at the magic …

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Tiki Long Tongue Liar and Gates of Delirium

Tiki Long Tongue Liar and Gates of Delirium

Ever wonder about the creatures from beyond your sight and what madness lies in even trying to discover the truth behind the veil, and also what would be a nice refreshing beer to drink while doing it? Well this week we review both the beer Tiki Tongue Liar from Miskatonic Brewery and the board game …

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