The Long View

Latest Episodes:

The Long View - Quick Looks #9 Nov 04, 2015

Show notes

In this episode of Quick Looks from The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by Elhannan Lloyd Keller again as we review three new titles. First up is Mafia de Cuba. Is this a better hidden role game, or just more of the same formula? Next up is Takenoko: Chibis. Does this game add anything of value to the original game, or is it extra chrome layered on a hungry panda? Finally, we review an older title from Portal Games, Neuroshima Hex!. How does this game compare to other tactical combat games? Does the theme come through, or is it dry and abstract post apocalyptic landscape of dullness. Find out our thoughts about these intriguing titles on this episode of Quick Looks!

The Long View: Troyes Oct 28, 2015

Show notes

In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined once again by Joe Sallen as we discuss one of his favorite games, Troyes. Is this the king of the dice allocation games? Does it hold up to repeated play? Do the expansions make the game better, or worse? Fin out in this episode of The Long View.

The Long View - Quick Looks #8 Oct 19, 2015

Show notes

In this episode of Quick Looks from The Long View, Elhannan Lloyd Keller and I investigate and review three new titles. First up is Matcha. Is the the best of the Grail Games two player line? Listen and find out! Next up is Icarus. Is this an overlooked game by the Good Doctor, or just a re-theme? Check out our thoughts in the review! Finally, we check out Mottainai. Is it another Chudyk home run, or merely a bunt? Tune and and see what we think! Thanks, as always to my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support, and thanks to YOU for listening!

The Long View: State of the Podcast 2015 Oct 11, 2015

Show notes

In this special episode of The Long View, I complete my annual State of the Podcast. What were the trends and lessons from last year? What's next for the show? In addition, I announce supporter drive with two great games up for raffle from my fabulous sponsor, www.gamesurplus.com Listen and find out all of the details! Thanks, as always, for your support!

The Long View: Struggle of Empires Oct 02, 2015

Show notes

In this special episode of The Long View, I'm thrilled to be joined by Stephen Buonocore himself as we discuss one of his favorite games, Struggle of Empires. Is this just sophisticated Risk, or a game for the ages? Is it all tactics, or is there strategy involved? Is the alliance system the only innovation of the game, or is it just one of many brilliant pieces that make a masterpiece? Listen and find out! As a special bonus, The Don ends the show with a roundup of all of the current and future titles from Stronghold Games! Is he really the hardest working man in board business? You be the judge! Along the way, Stephen also tells us about hs own new podcast, Board Games Insider with his co-host Ignacy Trzewiczek of Portal Games. Thanks, as always, to my generous sponsor www.gamesurplus.com Go and find out why so many make them their first choice for online gaming purchases! Thanks also to The Dice Tower! The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network. Go and see all that the Dice Tower has to offer!

The Long View - Quick Looks #7 Sep 24, 2015

Show notes

For Quick Looks episode 7 from The Long View, Elhannan Lloyd Keller and I discuss and review two new titles. First up is La Granja from Stronghold Games. Is this the love child of Carl Chudyk, Stefan Feld or Uwe Rosenberg? What makes this multi-use card game with dice and farming different from any other? Listen and find out! Next, we discuss New York 1901 from Blue Orange Games. Is this game a thematic experience or a puzzle? Is it a gateway game or something more? What kind of depth and interaction is there in this game? Listen and find out! Thanks to my sponsor www.gaemsurplus.com for their continued support of The Long View, thanks to The Dice Tower Network, and thanks, of course to YOU for listening!

The Long View: Bohnanza Sep 13, 2015

Show notes

In this episode of The Long View I'm thrilled to be joined by Mark Johnson as we discuss one of his favorite games of all time, Bohnanza. What makes this game so unique in Mark's eyes? Why has it experienced such longevity? Is it a quintessential trading game? Are the expansions worth your time? Tune in this week to find out! Thanks, as always, to my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show, thanks to The Dice Tower Network and, of course, thanks to YOU for listening!

The Long View - Quick Looks #6 Sep 03, 2015

Show notes

For Quick Looks #6, Elhannan Lloyd Keller and I review two new titles acquired at GenCon. First up is Tesla vs. Edison: War of Currents. Is this is thematic game at all, or a spreadsheet in disguise? Is this a stock game or a route building game? Listen and find out! Finally, we discuss the newest hotness of Discoveries. Is this a worthy successor to Lewis and Clark, or a pale imitation? Is it possible it could be better? What makes this game different? Tune in the hear our thoughts about these questions and more. Thanks, as always, to The Dice Tower Network, my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com and, of course, to YOU for listening!

The Long View: Leader 1 Aug 24, 2015

Show notes

In this episode of The Long View, I'm very pleased to be joined by first time contributor Sam Schimek as we discuss his favorite game Leader 1. Is this a game or a game system? Does it model cycling well, or is it just a pale imitation? Should this game be on more people's radar, or should you just let the peloton go right on by? Listen and find out? The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network of podcasts. Go and check out all they have to offer! Thanks, of course, goes to my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com as well for their continued support for the show! Go and check them out! Thanks also, of course, to YOU for listening!

The Long View - Quick Looks #5 Aug 16, 2015

Show notes

In this episode of Quick Looks, Elhannan Lloyd Keller and I review three new titles for your consideration. First up is Survive: Space Attack! with special guest Carter. Is this game just a re-theme or does it stand on it's own merits? What's different? Tune in and find out! Next we discuss the new title Design Town. Is this micro deck builder a new standard in compact strategy or an exercise in frustration? Hear what we have to say about it. Finally, Lloyd, Sophia and I review the new hotness Spyfall. Is this the new Werewolf, or does it become a scripted metagame? Check out the review to find out! As always, thanks to YOU for listening, and thanks to my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support. Check out GameSurplus and find out why they are my first choice for online purchases!

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected