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Syndication

Mon, 28 January 2019
OBG 334: Itty Bitty Living Space

In this episode, Isaac talks to Steven Aramini, designer of Sprawlopolis and others, about some games they've played lately including: 

  • The lastest batch of Exit games
  • Architects of the West Kingdom
  • Untold Adventures Await
 
(29:41) Next the duo talk about how to get so much game into so few components.
 
Animal Kingdom is on Kickstarter until Feb 1. Check it out.
 
Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/

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Direct download: obg334_012819.mp3
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Mon, 21 January 2019
OBG 333: Hint System and Bottlenecking

In this episode, Don is joined by Lisa and David Spira, of the Room Escape Artist, to talk about what they've been up to.

Guests: Lisa and David Spira

 
(20:01) Next, the trio talk about the wide variety of tabletop escape room experiences.

11 Principles of tabletop escape room design

https://roomescapeartist.com/2018/09/09/11-principles-of-tabletop-escape-game-design/

 

Tale of Ord

https://www.getpostcurious.com/

 

Tabletop Escape Experiences we talked about.

Escape the Room

Escape Room the Game

Exit

Unlock

Deckscape


Stand Alone

Escape the Crate

Cypher House

Mysterious Package Company

Lock Paper Scissors


Subscription Services

Dispatch by Breakout

Hunt a Killer

Finders Seekers


Makerspace

Sparkfun

https://www.sparkfun.com Prototype Harp

 

Thingiverse Room Escape (TRE) Start
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3095690


Postcards

Cryptogram Puzzle Post

Enigma Emporium


Non Escape Room board games

Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective

Tales of the Mythos

Detective the Modern Crime Board Game

Time Stories

Escape Tales
 
 
Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/

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Direct download: obg333_012119.mp3
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Mon, 14 January 2019
OBG 332: You Don't Know Bruce

In this episode, Erik and Bruce talk about some games they've played lately (and a con they went to) including: 

  • MAGFest
  • Firefly
  • Sentinels of the Multiverse
  • Thanos Rising
  • The Cauldron expansion for SoTM
  • Aeon's End
  • The upcoming Evolution App
 
(40:07) Next the duo review the latest Jackbox Party Pack 5 from Jackbox games.
 
Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/

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Direct download: obg332_011419.mp3
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Mon, 7 January 2019
OBG 331: What is Fun?

In this episode, Erik and Don talk about some games they've played lately including: 

  • Gloomhaven
  • Unlock: Nautilus
  • Betrayal at Baldur's Gate
  • Auztralia
 
(22:30) Next the duo talk about what makes board games fun, especially to new players.
 
Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/

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 On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Direct download: obg331_010719.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:30am EST