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Episode 22: Cops and Robbers and Aliens Oct 28, 2012

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BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Rob starts out by insulting Jason, big surprise! Whatcha been playing?: Jason has been playing: MindTrap Rob has been playing: Tokyo Jungle “Mechanic” of the Week: Network Building Other games we mentioned: Euro Rails Settlers of Catan Swinging JiveCat Voodoo Lounge Ticket to Ride Twitter Shout Outs @Tangerini @munchkinQueen […]

Bonus Episode 5: Tower Building Game Playtest Oct 24, 2012

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BTG on iTunes Tower Building Game Playtest Let us know your comments about the game! – Rob

Episode 21: Electric Gimmicks and Tall Towers Oct 21, 2012

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BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: New Mics! Jason sold his game Gunslingin’ Ramblers to a publisher! “Mechanic” of the Week: Electronic Components Other games we mentioned: Cash n’ Guns Catch Phrase Dragon Strike Mousetrap Munchkin Sentinels of the Multiverse Twitter Shout Outs @tableflipsyou @gameknight @natedarty Practicing the Pitch: Rob pitches a […]

Episode 20: Ain’t No Shame in a Contest Oct 14, 2012

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BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Jason had a great weekend but won’t tell why until next episode. Rob is a Debbie Downer. Whatcha been playing?: Jason has been playing: The Hostage Negotiator Print and Play by @VanRyderGames Rob has been playing: Cards against Humanity and Solitaire “Mechanic” of the Week: Role Selection as […]

Bonus Episode 4: Playtest: Conservator VS Developer Oct 10, 2012

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[Powerpress] I was really happy with this playtest. While, it did expose that the game is ridiculously unbalanced, it also provided some great ways to fix those problems. The main issue seemed to be that the Developer was able to consistently build a lot of locations all while depriving the Conservator of the ability […]

Episode 19: Tree Huggers and Counting Cards Oct 07, 2012

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BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Rob wants to do stuff different sometimes…. Loser. Rob is drinking Holy Grail Ale! Alaskan White Ale: THERE’S A POLAR BEAR ON THE LABEL!!!! Whatcha been playing?: Jason has been playing: Quiddler Rob has been playing: Architekton “Mechanic” of the Week: Removing cards or tiles to force randomization and […]

Episode 18: Second Winners and Fair Food Sep 30, 2012

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BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Jason just got back from his epic journey to Colorado, where he was almost eaten by a bear and a ghost. Whatcha been playing?: Jason has been playing: Bowling Dice Rob has been playing: Bananagrams, Banditos “Mechanic” of the Week: More than first place winners Other games we mentioned: Alcatraz: The […]

Episode 17: Interview with Flip the Table Sep 24, 2012

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BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: The Guys from Flip the Table are here on our show! Best Mashup ever: Murder She Wrote and America’s Funniest Home Videos Whatcha been playing?: Chris has been playing: Dominion: Dark Ages, Monopoly Jared has been playing: Pogs, Blood Bowl: Team Manager Flip has been playing: La Havre, Eclipse, Pass the […]

Episode 16: Deadly Combat and Summer Camp Sep 16, 2012

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BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: This week and next week we are recording in the studio of Flipwerks Media. Whatcha been playing?: Jason has been playing: Lost Cities and Blokus Rob has been playing: Banditos and Civilization “Mechanic” of the Week: Combat in games Other games we mentioned: Battle Con En Garde (Made by our good pal Reiner Knizia…. I […]

Episode 15: House Rules and Tattoos Sep 09, 2012

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BTG on iTunes Intro and Welcome: Rob is tired. Jason has a sick sexy voice. FAT TIRE IS COMING TO MICHIGAN Whatcha been playing?: Jason has been playing: Settlers of Catan (with house rules and team rules) Rob has been playing: Banditos Desgined by: Sean Scott Garrity “Mechanic” of the Week: Player elmination Other games we mentioned: Cash ‘n […]

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