The Long View

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The Long View: Imperial Aug 06, 2015

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In this episode of The Long View, I'm very pleased to be joined by first time contributor Matt Clark as we discuss the game of Imperial by Mac Gerdts. What makes this game such a different experience from most euro games we've come to know and love? Speaking of love, shouldn't you always hold on to the country you love? When is it OK to be all about the money? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this episode! Special thanks to The Dice Tower. The Long View is a proud member of the Network of podcasts dedicated to bringing you great gaming content! Thanks also of course to my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support. Find out why they are always my first choice for online purchases. Thanks as well, of course, to YOU for listening!

The Long View - Quick Looks #4 Jul 23, 2015

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In this episode of Quick Looks from The Long View, Elhannan Lloyd Keller and I go through 16 pages of Gen Con games to try to find the titles that most intrigue us. Which games are on our radar, and which seem to be just more of the same? What hidden gems could be lurking? Tune in and find out in this two hour extravaganza of prognostication and opinion! Thanks, as always, to my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show, to The Dice Tower and, of course, to YOU for listening as always!

The Long View: Polis: Fight for the Hegemony Jul 13, 2015

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In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by Serious? Lee and Mike Walker as we explore the intriguing game of Polis: Fight for the Hegemony Is this game a war game, a resource management game? A civilization game? Is it all of them, or none of them? Is it too punishing for its own good, or a diamond polished by repeated play? Tune in to find out! The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network, and is generously sponsored by www.gamesurplus.com Thanks to them for their continued support, and thanks, of course, to YOU for listening! The episode can be found here in the BGG database or through iTunes or Stitcher by subscription.

The Long View - Quick Looks #3 Jul 05, 2015

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In this episode of Quick Look from The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by Elhannan Lloyd Keller as we review two new titles: Ophir from Terra Nova Games and Frontier Stations from Victory Point Games. What do these games have to offer? Is Ophir a rondel game in disguise, or just another recipe filling game? Will Frontier Stations become your next favorite cooperative "castle defense" game, or will it leave you colder than the vacuum of space? Tune in to hear our impressions of these new titles! The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network, and is generously sponsored by www.gamesurplus.com Thanks to them for their continued support, and thanks, of course, to YOU for listening! The episode can be found here in the BGG database or through iTunes or Stitcher by subscription.

The Long View: 18OE Jul 05, 2015

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In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by Jimmy Okolica as we explore the intriguing train game experience of 18OE: On the Rails of the Orient Express. What distinguishes this title from others in the 18xx genre? Is it the best two player experience in this family of games? What standard does it set in design and production? Tune in to hear our thoughts and impressions. The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network, and is generously sponsored by www.gamesurplus.com Thanks to them for their continued support, and thanks, of course, to YOU for listening! The episode can be found here in the BGG database or through iTunes or Stitcher by subscription.

The Long View - Quick Looks #2 Jun 18, 2015

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In the second episode of Quick Looks from The Long View, Elhannan Lloyd Keller and I tackle two new games. First up is Too Many Cinderellas from Grail Games. Does this new micro game bring anything new to the field? Is it just a light filler, or does it offer opportunities with clever play? Listen and find out! Next, we review Roll for the Galaxy from Rio Grande Games. Is it possible for the dice version of a game to EVEN be better than the original? Listen to hear our thoughts about this fascinating new game. Finally, I review Versailles from NSKN Games. Does this game offer anything new to the worker placement genre? Is there a rondel hidden in there? Check out the review to find out! Thanks, of course, to my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com, the Dice Tower and thanks to YOU for listening!

The Long View: London Jun 09, 2015

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In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by Chris (TheRocketSurgeon) as we discuss the classic Martin Wallace game of London. What makes this game hold up after five years? What makes it unique compared to other tableau building games? These questions and more are tackled in this episode! As a bonus, I review the new Wallace title of Onward to Venus. Is this the poor neglected step child of Mythotopia, or does it deserve some attention and love of its own? Listen and find out! The review can be found at the 1:06:17 mark of the episode. Thanks, as always, to my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com, The Dice Tower Network, and to YOU for listening!

The Long View - Quick Looks #1 Jun 02, 2015

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In this, the first episode of The Long View - Quick Looks, I'm pleased to be joined by Elhannan Lloyd Keller as we review Harbour, from Tasty Minstrel Games, 12 Realms from MAGE Company, and finally Madeira from What's Your Game?. Thanks, as always, to my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com, and to The Dice Tower. The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network of podcasts, go and see all that The Dice Tower has to offer! Thanks, of course, to YOU as well for listening!

The Long View: Wir sind das Volk! May 25, 2015

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In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined once again by Martin G as we discuss the fascinating new title Wir sind das Volk!. What makes this game so interesting? Is it thematic or abstract? Is there replay ability in this little box? Is this another game that can teach you something while you play? What makes it so compelling to the two of us? Tune in and find out as Martin and I attempt to answer all of these questions and more. As a bonus, I review a set of new titles including Forge War at the 1:09:00 mark of the episode. What new ideas does this game bring? Will miners really not work in large numbers? How hard can it be to make a mace, and why is copper so worthless? Last I saw, people were stripping it from houses to make a fortune! Find the answers to these questions and more in this review! In addition, I review two new card games, Elevenses and One Zero One from David Harding Down Under! Can a red blooded, grown man from the United States possibly enjoy a game about throwing a tea party? Do you want to revisit the era of the "C" prompt and writing lines of code for fun? The answers to these questions may surprise you in a Downton Abbey kind of way! Tune in and find out! These reviews can be found at the 1:30:00 mark of the episode. Thanks for listening!

The Long View: Coup May 13, 2015

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In this special episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by first time contributor Christian K as we discuss the new classic bluffing game, Coup. Along the way we discuss the expansion Coup: Reformation and the upcoming Coup: Rebellion G54. What makes this game so interesting? How balanced are the roles? Is it the best of the bluffing games, or does it grow stale after repeated play? Find out what Christian has to say about all of these questions and more in this special episode of The Long View! As a bonus, I also review the NSKN Games title Praetor. What makes this worker placement game any different than any other? Is age and experience better than youth? Find out, finally, in this episode! The review can be found at the 1:06:30 mark of the episode. I also review the upcoming release from Stronghold Games, Dark Moon. Is this the new king of hidden traitor games? What happens when good people have to do bad things? Is this game the ultimate recipe for paranoia? Listen and find out! The review can be found at the 1:24:30 mark of the episode. Finally, I announce the winner of The Long View supporter drive! Who wins the copy of Mysterium? Listen and find out after the Dark Mood review. Thanks SO much to everyone for their support!

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