Mile High Game Guys: Boardgaming Podcast

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Episode 104 - The Junk Box Jul 18, 2018

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Our hosts start out the episode with the usual banter before going into recently played games. Zach got Stockpiled, Jeff uncovered Charterstone, and Adrian did not do well at Spades. Jeff gives an update in the Bloody Minute, then the hosts try another listener brought beer. In News, Monopoly goes to the year 40,000, Azul gets a stained glass “sequel”, and Previously mentioned Kickstarter Overturn seems to be #scammin’. In Kickstarters, an African creator tries to open up a Nigerian Board Game Cafe, Eclipse gets a second edition, and CMON goes Cthulhu in Death May Die. A Handful of emails and a couple new patrons close out the show.

00:00:27 - Intro Banter! Featuring: Family(guy and actual), boards
00:04:45 - What have we been playing?: Stockpile, Ganz Schlon Clever App, Welcome To
00:11:01 - Charterstone initial impressions (No specific spoilers but general gameplay experience is discussed)
00:21:36 - What have we been playing? Adrian - Moving and Welcome To, Spades
00:24:31 - Bloody Minute
00:32:18 - What have we been drinking? Andrew Beer #2
00:33:55 - News: Warhammer 40k Monopoly
00:36:04 - News: Food Chain Magnate 8th print run preorder
00:38:13 - News: Pickle Rick Game
00:40:51 - News: Open world exploration game from Jamey Steigmaier
00:42:56 - News: Azul - Stained Glass of Sintra
00:44:18 - News: Jurassic Park The Chaos Gene
00:49:12 - News: Spyfall Time Travel
00:51:57 - News: Overturn be #scammin'
00:59:23 - Indiegogo: 14 African Games
01:02:38 - KS: Black Orchestra Conspirator Packs
01:04:46 - KS: Jetpack Joyride
01:07:56 - KS: Rurik
01:11:27 - KS: Eclipse: Dawn of the Second Galaxy
01:17:47 - KS: Cthulhu - Death May Die
01:24:11 - Emails!
01:41:00 - Paulo's Youtube Corner
01:41:55 - New Patrons!
01:45:00 - Check out Pocket Mars!

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MHGG Burn Through - Midgard Giveaway Jul 13, 2018

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Not wanting to make the same mistake twice by waiting forever to read these entries, the guys decide to blast through all the awesome contest entries they received and even hand out one consolation prize!

00:01:09 - Why another email episode?
00:05:14 - First Email! Eric's winning entry
00:43:32 - Consolation Prize!
00:51:57 - Highlights from Twitter and BGG

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Episode 103 - That's Just Math Jul 11, 2018

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With our hosts reunited, Zach starts us off with his experience driving across the country, and then they dip into recently played games. Zach made some educated guesses in Herbalism, Jeff found his lost card in 7 Wonders Duel Pantheon, and Adrian abstracted whale hunting in New Bedford. Jeff gives the final recap of his Orcs in The Bloody Minute. In News, Celesia and Mansions of Madness get expansions, the Game actually gets some art, and Cool Runnings uses actual ice cubes to play with. Startropolis, Disastles, and Snowdonia are discussed in Kickstarters. Next, they read off three new emails and greet 2 new patrons. Finally, the winners of the Champions of Midgard giveaway and the secret Patreon giveaway are announced to end the show.

00:00:25 - Intro Banter! Including - BGG Contest intro, math, What are we drinking?, Zach's X-country Drive and trip back
00:15:13 - What have we been playing? - Welcome To, Herbalism, 7 Wonders Duel Pantheon, New Bedford
00:27:20 - The Bloody Minute
00:40:25 - News: Celestia 2nd Expansion
00:42:46 - News: Mansions of Madness 2nd edition expansion
00:45:04 - News: The Game gets new art edition
00:47:02 - News: Cool Runnings
00:50:27 - News: Warhammer 40k Kill Team
00:52:38 - KS: Startropolis
00:55:37 - KS: Disastles
00:57:27 - KS: Snowdonia Deluxe Master Set
01:00:21 - Emails!
01:16:34 - New Patrons
01:19:34 - The Paulo Corner
01:21:50 - Champions of Midgard w/ Valhalla Exp Giveaway results
01:23:15 - Extra(!) Unannounced Patreon Giveaway
01:27:33 - Check out Champions of Midgard w/ Valhalla Expansion

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MHGG Burn Through - BG Disaster Emails Jul 06, 2018

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With a new giveaway almost over, our hosts felt the panic and decided to bumrush through the rest of the emails from the last giveaway. With Ant replacing Zach once again, they read through a variety of Boardgame disasters.

00:00:32 - Introduction lamenting on the lack of Zach
00:01:58 - What is this episode even about?
00:05:46 - Emails actually start
00:40:15 - Email "winner" that they felt like rereading - Hail
00:42:59 - Host Disasters

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Episode 102 - Hurt Me More Jul 04, 2018

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With Zach driving from Portland to Georgia, Ant makes his second consecutive appearance on the show! After discussing flags, soccer, and an eclectic game store the hosts discuss recently played games. Jeff searched for a cure in Herbalism, Adrian narrowly lost some airport Hanabi, and Ant experienced tragedy in This War of Mine. After a very short Bloody Minute they all move on to News and Kickstarters where Spielworxx partners with BGG and Terraforming Mars gets yet another expansion announced. In Kickstarters, video game conversions are the focus with a Binding of Isaac and an Elite Dangerous card game. A couple Emails, a new patron, and a visit from a fan close out the show.

00:00:51 - Intro Banter! Featuring: Flags, Japan vs Belgium, and a visit to Adventure Games Plus Hobbies in Waukesha, WI.

00:12:38 - What have we been playing?: Herbalism, This War of Mine, Welcome To, Hanabi

00:31:45 - The Bloody Minute

00:34:54 News and KS

00:35:40 New Dragon Ball Z Games coming
00:40:05 Spielworxx partners with BGG
00:42:34 New Terraforming Mars Expansion announced
00:47:02 KS - Binding of Isaac
00:51:38 KS - Elite Dangerous
00:56:09 KS - Dominations

01:02:02 - Listener Feedback

01:12:23 - Hanging with a listener

01:19:11 - New Patron!

01:20:57 - Champions of Midgard Giveaway

01:27:26 - Check out Pocket Mars from Grey Fox Games!

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MHGG Review - Star Wars: Imperial Assault Jun 29, 2018

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00:00:46 Star Wars: Imperial Assault

00:01:10 Rules Overview
00:02:13 Initial Thoughts
00:06:46 Components
00:18:30 Rules and Rules Explanation
00:27:15 Gameplay
00:56:34 App Gameplay
01:13:29 Final Thoughts
01:37:37 Cost and Availability

01:38:49Listener Feedback

01:46:39 Contact Info

01:47:18 Champions of Midgard Giveaway

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Episode 101 - Hemorrhaging Doesn't Matter Jun 27, 2018

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With our hosts once again joined by Ant, they get into some recently played games. Ant expanded the Mind, shot hard in Pirate Billiards, and gave Russia energy in Power Grid. Adrian and Zach found nothing on the Island of El Dorado then built neighborhoods in Welcome To before Adrian connected resources in The Great Zimbabwe. And Jeff drank a bunch of Malort and played a mixed bag of board and videos games during his trip to Chicago. After Ant takes over the Bloody Minute they all move on to News and Kickstarters where online retail taxes might kick in and you can start planning your GenCon trip. In Kickstarters, Raccoon Tycoon takes center stage, followed by Billionaire Sergeant and the pair of minis games: The Hunters and Overturn. A couple Emails, another patreon comment, and a youtube comment close out the show.

00:00:34 - Intro Banter! Featuring: Ant sneaking in and the guys ripping on Jurassic World 2.

00:08:55 - What have we been playing?: 6p The Mind, Catacombs, Pirate Billiards, Power Grid, El Dorado, Welcome To, Great Zimbabwe, and Ascension

00:34:35 - The Bloody Minute

00:44:06 News and KS

01:06:15 - Listener Feedback

01:17:00 - New Patron!

01:23:25 - Check out Bushido from Grey Fox Games!

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MHGG Aniversary: The Terrible Twos Jun 22, 2018

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MHGG Turn Two....

The hosts discuss the show turning two years old. What were some of our favorite moments from the last year? What changes lie ahead? We also thank all of our Patrons, play a game of Win, Lose, Banana, and announce a giveaway!!!!

00:06:44 Thanks to all Patrons
00:17:29 Show stats!!!
00:27:41 Most memorable moment
00:37:17 Win Lose Banana
00:44:03 Furure of MHGG
00:49:15 Video? Livestream?
00:51:12 What are we looking forward to
00:55:05 What do you want from us????
00:59:22 Listener Responses
01:12:04 Giveaway!!!!

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Episode 100 - Pincer Formation Jun 20, 2018

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With our hosts reassembled, they get into some recently played games. Jeff goes back to the basics with Mystic Vale and 7 Wonders Duel, Adrian got into some Deep Water at Origins, and Zach learned to play games the right way for once. Zach then gives his experience at The Barrel Bowl ‘18 in the Bloody minute, and then they move on to News and Kickstarters. Scythe digital goes available and Origins announces it’s winners for 2017. In Kickstarters, Kung Fu Panda, Tang Garden, The Getaway Driver, and Pitchstorm are discussed. An Email, patreon comment, and youtube comment close out the show.

00:00:39 - Intro Banter! Featuring: sick Jeff, camping Adrian, Super Mario Odyssey
00:05:19 - What have we been playing?: Gloomhaven, Mystic Vale, 7 Wonders Duel, Click Clack Lumberjack, Herbalism, Round House, Welcome To, DC Heroes Confrontation, Curio, The Estates, Spades, Star Wars: Imperial Assault
00:39:59 - The Bloody Minute
00:51:47 - News: Scythe's Digital Version available in Early Access
00:53:40 - News: Kinderspiel Winner - Dragon's Breath
00:54:50 - News: Origins Award Winners
00:57:49 - KS: Kung Fu Panda The Board game
01:02:58 - KS: Tang Garden
01:06:04 - KS: Getaway Driver
01:10:41 - KS: Pitchstorm
01:16:06 - Emails!
01:18:06 - New Patron!
01:21:13 - Youtube Comment!
01:24:55 - Check out Deception Undercover Allies!

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MHGG Ruin - Time Stories: A Prophecy of Dragons Jun 15, 2018

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The Mile High Game Guys are once again joined by Megan to discuss, pick apart, and ruin the 3rd Scenario of TIME Stories, A Prophecy of Dragons. Spoilers will be rampant.

00:00:35 - Intro / Reintroducing Megan
00:02:23 - TIME Stories - A Prophecy of Dragons discussion Spoilers Beware!
00:06:11 - Initial Thoughts
00:09:28 - Components
00:14:04 - Gameplay
01:01:02 - Final Thoughts

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