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Episode 222 - 3 Chapters, Andrew Bosley, Real-Time Games Jun 06, 2025

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In this week’s episode we'll cover 3 Chapters, our Game of the Week, interview Andrew Bosley in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Real-Time Games! We also Spotlight Bruges and Hamburg!

00:00:00 - Introduction to the Game Schooler Podcast

00:17:06 - Spotlight: Bruges/Hamburg

00:27:52 - Game of the Week: 3 Chapters

00:49:11 - School of Gaming: Andrew Bosley

01:36:32 - High-Five: Real Time Games

Episode 221 - Manny Trembley May 30, 2025

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In this episode of the Game Schooler podcast, Doug and Michael engage with artist and game designer Manny Trembley. They explore Manny's journey into tabletop gaming, the creation of Dice Throne, and his insights on game design and play. Manny shares his experiences with various games, discusses the development of new titles like Slam Throne, and emphasizes the importance of world-building in game design. The conversation also touches on the future of Dice Throne, upcoming projects, and the joy of creating games that foster connections among players.

00:36 - Introduction and Background of Manny Trembley

03:08 - The Journey to Creating Dice Throne

06:04 - Playing Games: Manny's Favorites and Family Involvement

09:15 - Expanding the Dice Throne Universe

12:24 - Introducing Slam Throne: A New Game Concept

15:10 - The Joy of Tabletop Gaming and Relationship Building

19:50 - Reimagining Wonderland: The Art of World Building

24:28 - Tangle Woods: A Collaborative Creation

27:25 - Neon Rain: A New Card Dueling Experience

33:54 - The Joy of Creation: Insights from Game Design

36:16 - The Future of Board Games: Trends and Innovations

42:36 - What's Next for Dice Throne and Beyond?

Episode 220 - Critter Kitchen, Asymmetry, App Assisted Games May 23, 2025

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In this week’s episode we'll cover Critter Kitchen, our Game of the Week, discuss Asymmetry in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five App Assisted Games! We also Spotlight Graphic Novel Adventures Jr. from Van Ryder Games!

00:00 - Introduction to the Game Schooler Podcast

10:31 - Spotlight: Graphic Novel Adventures Jr.

21:44 - Game of the Week: Critter Kitchen

46:08 - School of Gaming: Asymmetry In Games

58:06 - High-Five: App Assisted Games

Episode 219 - Kronologic: Paris 1920, Doomscroll, Letter B Games May 16, 2025

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In this week’s episode we'll cover Kronologic: Paris 1920, our Game of the Week, talk to Dr. Jon Spike in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Letter B Games! We also Spotlight How Dare You? from Alion!

00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness

00:09:41 - Spotlight - How Dare You?

00:17:39 - Game of the Week - Kronologic: Paris 1920

00:37:34 - School of Gaming - Dr. Jon Spike and Doomscroll

01:07:27 - High-Five - Games Starting With The Letter "B"

Episode 218 - Hutan: Life In The Rainforest, Expectations, Transportation Games May 09, 2025

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In this week’s episode we'll cover Hutan: Life in the Rainforest2, our Game of the Week, discuss Factors that Influence Expectations in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Transportation Games! We also Spotlight Middle Ages from Studio H!

00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness

00:06:37 - Spotlight: Middle Ages

00:18:11 - Game of the Week: Hutan - Life in the Rainforest

00:41:02 - School of Gaming: Factors That Influence Expectations

00:53:28 - High Five: Transportation Games

Episode 217 - Vegas Showdown, Reviewers, Memory Games May 02, 2025

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In this episode of the Game Schooler podcast, hosts Doug Kotecki and Dr. Michael McCabe explore various aspects of tabletop gaming, including a spotlight on the game 'Stalk Exchange' and a review of 'Vegas Showdown.' They also delve into the role of reviewers in the gaming community, discussing the fine line between constructive criticism and negativity. The episode concludes with a high five list of favorite memory games, showcasing a variety of titles that emphasize memory and strategy.

00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness

00:12:39 - Spotlight: Stalk Exchange

00:21:53 - Game of the Week: Vegas Showdown

00:43:02 - School of Gaming: When Do Reviewers Go Too Far?

00:58:19 - High-Five: Memory Games

Episode 216 - Foundations of Metropolis, Variable Setups, Abstract Games Apr 25, 2025

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In this week’s episode we'll cover Foundations of Metropolis, our Game of the Week, discuss Variable Setups in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Abstract Games! We also Spotlight A Gentle Rain from Incredible Dream!

00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness

00:09:30 - Spotlight: A Gentle Rain

00:19:03 - Game of the Week: Foundations of Metropolis

00:49:10 - School of Gaming: Variable Setup in Board Games

01:02:49 - High-Five: Abstract Games

Episode 215 - Dreadful Meadows, Lucky Duck Games, Games With Ancient Themes Apr 18, 2025

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In this week’s episode we'll cover Dreadful Meadows, our Game of the Week, feature Lucky Duck Games for a Publisher Spotlight in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games Set In Ancient Times! We also Spotlight Cat Lady from AEG!

00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness

00:16:29 - Spotlight: Cat Lady

00:26:59 - Game of the Week: Dreadful Meadows

00:49:49 - School of Gaming: Publisher Spotlight - Lucky Duck Games

01:15:10 - High-Five: Games Set In Ancient Times

Episode 214 - Rebirth, Hype, “A” Games Apr 11, 2025

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In this week’s episode we'll cover Rebirth, our Game of the Week, Discuss the Positive and Negative Aspects of Hype in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games Beginning With the Letter A! We also Spotlight Harvest from Keymaster Games!

00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness

00:11:15 - Spotlight: Harvest

00:23:20 - Game of the Week: Rebirth

00:41:33 - The School of Gaming: Positive & Negative Aspects of Hype

00:59:36 - High Five: Games Starting with 'A'

Episode 213 - Archeos Society, The Op, Pickup & Deliver Games Apr 04, 2025

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In this week’s episode we'll cover Archeos Society, our Game of the Week, Feature The OP in a Publisher Spotlight for The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games Pick Up & Deliver Games! We also Spotlight History Trivia Game from Dyce Games!

00:00:00 - Introduction & Awesomeness

00:12:30 - Spotlight on History Trivia Game: A Unique Twist on Trivia

00:22:21 - Game of the Week: Archeos Society

00:47:26 - School of Gaming - Publisher Spotlight - The OP 2025

01:29:52 - High-Five - Pickup & Deliver Games

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