Mile High Game Guys: Boardgaming Podcast

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Episode 116 - Out of Thin Air Oct 24, 2018

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Our hosts start off the show with some banter about their week before getting into some recently played games. Adrian lost the Game, Jeff felt a rise in power in Kingdom Death Monster, and Zach escaped with his life in Mansions of Madness. In news, a designer diary about unique games and Carcassonne gets a safari version. Many kickstarters are discussed, including Tidal reefs and The New Spirit Island expansion. Some listener feedback closes out the show.

00:00:27 - Intro banter! Featuring: New Mics, Adrian's Weekend, Heels, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Video Cards, Terraforming Mars on Steam, Subnautica
00:14:21 - What have we been playing?: MHDD, The Game, Kingdom Death Monster, Mansions of Madness 2nd edition
00:40:53 - Bloody Minute!
00:41:39 - News: Designer Diary about Unique Games from Fantasy Flight Games
00:44:16 - News: Carcassonne Safari
00:46:20 - News: Video Vortex Deck Building Game
00:48:56 - KS: Valhalla
00:51:57 - KS: Tidal Blades
01:01:54 - KS: Spirit Island Jagged Earth
01:12:54 - KS: Wild Assent
01:19:15 - KS: Tome of Holding
01:26:10 - Emails!
01:29:50 - Paulo's Youtube Corner
01:31:49 - BGG Feedback
01:34:57 - Get ready for Reavers of Midgard going on Kickstarter Nov 1st

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MHGG - Put to the Question 3 Oct 19, 2018

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MHGG - Put to the Question 03

This week the hosts subject themselves to another round of questioning by you, our loyal and gracious fans!

00:02:54 Twitter Questions

00:06:52 BGG Questions

00:08:01 Paulo Qs
00:08:51 Mike Jones Qs pt1
00:28:20 Jake Qs
00:31:47 Alexandre Qs
00:44:10 Brad Qs
00:47:12 BS Paul Qs
00:49:10 Matt Qs
00:52:53 Ofer Qs
00:57:57 Wally Qs
01:01:16 Macomgaine Qs
01:05:46 Mike Jones Qs pt2
01:21:41 Andrew Qs
01:29:26 Ant Q

1:30:35 Contact and Episode Wrap up

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MHDD Ep 01 Oct 18, 2018

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The first episode of MHDD picks up with our adventurers on the run following a daring raid on a slave plantation. Nat and Kenaz have managed to convince a few of the liberated slaves as well as some of the members of the Tiefling Freedom Front to follow them to a town hidden in the outskirts of the Farrowood. Mr. Tiki and Darcassan have agreed to follow to check out the conditions in this small town and Allet, feeling it was a good idea to stick together, has decided to stick with this rag-tag band.

Cast and Characters

Adrian - Kenaz
- Tiefling Paladin, Oath of Vengeance
Allison - Allet
- Human Fighter, Battle Master
Bob - Darcassan
- Wood Elf Wizard, Bladesinger
Klew - Nat
- Tiefling Druid, Circle of the Moon
Leander - Mr. Tiki
- Warforged Artificer, Alchemist
Wes - DM
- Human Storyteller

Episode 115 - The Porcupine Protocol Oct 17, 2018

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In this extra long episode, our hosts give you a jam packed newly played games section. Jeff felt the highs and lows of Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig, Zach felt the power of Kingmaker, and Adrian stacked some blocks in Team Up. A new segment is introduced to lookback at some older reviewed games. In News Lord of Vegas moves to Zman games and Fog of Love gets some more inclusive content. In kickstarters, Omega Protocol gets a second edition and Dreams of Tomorrow and Heroes of Tenefyr are discussed. Some listener feedback closes the show.

00:00:31 - Intro Banter! Featuring: Funneling money, Broncos, Snow, Dog Camping, animal sightings, Donkey Kong Country, Assassin's Creed Odyssey
00:20:13 - What have we been playing?: Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig, Elk Fest, Kingmaker, Exit: The Sunken Treasure, Team Up, Gentlemen Thieves, Imperial Assault New Campaign
00:53:22 - Bloody Minute!
00:55:14 - The Lookback Machine (new segment!): Star Wars Rebellion, Captain Sonar, Mansions of Madness 2nd edition, Scythe, The Networks
01:15:16 - News: Cryptozooic New games based on New Gryphon Card Engine
01:17:40 - News: Lords of Vegas moves to Z-Man Games
01:19:39 - News: Fog of Love gets more inclusive
01:23:44 - KS: Level 7 Omega Protocol 2nd edition
01:28:25 - KS: Dreams of Tomorrow
01:32:11 - KS: Heroes of Tenefyr
01:36:52 - BGG Feedback
01:46:28 - Paulo's Youtube Corner
01:55:51 - Get ready for Reavers of Midgard KS in November

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MHGG Review - Brass: Lancashire & Birmingham Oct 12, 2018

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MHGG Review - Brass: Lancashire & Birmingham

00:01:54 Brass: Lancashire

00:02:42 Rules Overview
00:03:43 Initial Thoughts
00:07:08 Components
00:18:50 Rules and Rules Explanation
00:35:46 Gameplay

00:52:55 Brass: Birmingham

00:53:15 Rules Overview
00:53:56 Initial Thoughts
00:55:30 Components
00:57:47 Rules and Rules Explanation
01:04:38 Gameplay

01:18:49 Final Thoughts and Comparisons

01:44:54 Cost and Availability

01:47:05 Listener Feedback

01:48:44 Contact Info

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Episode 114 - Kiss Eyes Oct 10, 2018

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In this week’s banter, Adrian laments the Bronco’s current quality of play and Jeff and Zach talk about some video games they have been obsessed with. In recently played games, Adrian gives Speakeasy Blues a second chance, Zach is waiting for his chance in the Noch Mall App, and Jeff gets accosted by a thing in Lamentations, and then follows up with the Bloody Minute. In News Honshu gets a followup with Hokkaido, Trajan gets a reprint, and Evil Dead 2 may have a spark of life left. In Kickstarters Expedition gets an expansion and Lovelace and Baggage tries to math its way into your heart. A bgg comment closes out the show.

00:00:34 - Intro Banter! Featuring: a Barrel Mishap, Football and Baseball, Spiderman PS4(Minor Spoilers 9:49 - 10:49), Assassin's Creed Odyessey
00:15:08 - What have we been playing?: Shut the box, Black Ochestra, Speakeasy Blues, Noch Mal, Kobayakawa, Lamentations of the Flame Princess
00:28:21 - The Bloody Minute!
00:35:22 - News: Hokkaido
00:37:28 - News: The Great City of Rome
00:38:42 - News: Trajan Reprinting
00:39:45 - News: Catan Crop Trust
00:42:04 - News: Evil Dead 2 Maybe revived
00:44:12 - KS: Expedition the Future
00:47:23 - KS: Towers of Arkanos
00:50:18 - KS: Space Explorers
00:54:32 - KS: Mezo
00:57:56 - KS: Lovelace and Babbage
01:04:24 - BGG feedback
01:09:33 - Get ready for Reavers of Midgard on Nov 1st!

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MHGG Discuss - Player Interaction Oct 05, 2018

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MHGG Discuss - Player Interaction

00:00:27 Intro

00:05:03 What we consider Player Interaction
00:12:08 Types of Player Interaction
00:16:17 In-depth discussion and rambling

01:30:47 Listener Feedback

01:46:47 Episode Wrap-Up

Additional Links:

https://makethemplay.com/index.php/2017/05/05/7-forms-of-player-interaction/
https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/56806/nasty-moves-and-expectations-types-player-interact
https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/63699/whats-your-favorite-player-interaction

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Episode 113 - Such a Kayfabe Oct 03, 2018

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Adrian details his packed weekend with delicious food and Jeff gets disappointed a bit at Beck before moving onto some recently played games. Zach rolled the dice in Shut the Box, Jeff got his hands dirty in Brass Lancashire and Adrian kept his hands to himself in a solo play of Brass Birmingham. In News, The Mind Designers has a new idea for a roll and write Tetris game, Food Chain gets an expansion and Hasbro makes some parody board games. In Kickstarters, Climbers goes big and hanamikoji gets a playmat. An email, some listener feedback, and a new patron close out the show.

00:00:30 - Intro Banter! Featuring: Heavy Cardboard Stream, a Visiting Parent, Beck
00:10:02 - What have we been playing?: Lamentations of the Flame Princess, Shut the Box, Brass Lancashire and Birmingham, Hand and Foot
00:28:25 - The Bloody Minute!
00:34:52 - News: Narabi
00:37:01 - News: Brikks
00:38:09 - News: Dragon Castle App
00:39:07 - News: Food Chain Magnate Expansion
00:42:01 - News: Parody Board Games
00:43:54 - KS: Project L
00:46:51 - KS: Periodic
00:49:19 - KS: Key Flow
00:51:47 - KS: Climbers XL
00:56:47 - KS: Hanamikoji Playmat and Promos
00:59:41 - KS: Centurion Deckbox
01:02:56- Emails!
01:12:35 - Paulo's Youtube Corner
01:14:12 - New Patron
01:18:16 - Get ready for Reavers of Midgard from Grey Fox Games!

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MHGG Review - Now Boarding Sep 28, 2018

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MHGG Review - Now Boarding

00:01:17 Now Boarding

00:01:37 Rules Overview
00:02:40 Free Copy Disclosure
00:03:42 Initial Thoughts
00:05:25 Components
00:12:55 Rules and Rules Explanation
00:22:19 Gameplay
00:49:50 Final Thoughts

00:59:29 Cost and Availability

01:02:16 Contact Info

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Episode 112 - The RPBGU Sep 26, 2018

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With Jeff still recovering from GABF, our hosts start off with some banter before getting into some recently played games. Jeff stacked balls in Pylos, Zach cursed out some AI in the Stockpile App, and Adrian got a bunch of hooch in Speakeasy Blues. In News, Tabletopia for android and the Onitama App are released and GMT goes Fantasy. In Kickstarters, Lockup, Homebrewers, Set a Watch, Artemis Project, and a duo of game tables are discussed. A youtube comment finishes out the episode.

00:00:33 - Intro Banter! Featuring: Post GABF, Housewarming, GABF, Pawnee Grasslands,

00:13:22 - What have we been playing?: Pylos, Stockpile App, Speakeasy Blues

00:30:33 - Bloody Minute!

00:31:48 - News: Tabletopia live on Android

00:33:31 - News: Onitama App

00:34:51 - News: Men at Work

00:36:20 - News: Mystery Wizard

00:38:45 - News: Betrayal at House on the Hill was almost Stephen king based

00:42:05 - KS: Lockup

00:45:41 - KS: Homebrewers

00:51:13 - KS: Set a Watch

00:57:37 - KS: The Artemis Project