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The Long View: Top Ten Designers Apr 24, 2015

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Top Ten Designers

The Long View: Princes of Florence Apr 12, 2015

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In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined once again by Eric Brosius as we discuss one of his favorite games The Princes of Florence. Is this game the start of the modern euro as we know it? Can a game where you only do 27 things really be all that interesting or fun? What's the idea player count? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode! As a bonus, I also review two new titles. First up is Captains of Industry by Michael Keller and Tasty Minstrel Games. What does this economic game offer that is different from all the others? Does it deserve your attention? Listen and find out! Finally, I review Eggs and Empires from Ben Pinchback and Matt Riddle. Is this another ht from the dynamic duo? Does the theme come through? How does this game compare to other classic games, such as Raj? Listen and find out! Thanks, as always to my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com and thanks to YOU for listening!

The Long View: Biblios Mar 22, 2015

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In this episode of The Long View, I'm thrilled to be joined by none other than Steve Oksienik as we discuss the games of Steve Finn, including Biblios, The Institute for Magical Arts, Let Them Eat Shrimp!, Capo Dei Capi and more! What makes Dr. Finn's games so compelling? What, if anything, are the similarities between his designs and those of Reiner Knizia? What does he have up his sleeve next? Find out the answer to these questions and more in this episode. As a bonus, I review two new titles from Asmodee, Deus and Abyss. What do these designs offer that's new? Do the themes come through? What are the best player counts for these games? Listen and find out! The Deus review can be found at the 1:43:00 mark of the episode, and the Abyss review can be found at the 2:02:30 mark of the episode. Thanks to my sponsor, www.gamesurplus.com, thanks to The Dice Tower Network, and thanks to YOU for listening!

The Long View: Terra Mystica Mar 08, 2015

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In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by first time guest Joe Sallen as we discuss his favorite game, Terra Mystica. What makes this game unique? Is the game a conflict game, or an economic game, or something else entirely? What novel ideas were presented in the game? What, if anything, does the expansion add to the experience. Find out the answers to these questions and more in this episode! As a bonus, I also review two new titles, City Hall by Tasty Minstrel Games, which can be found at the 2:06:30 mark of the episode, and Rattlebones by Rio Grande Games at the 2:25:20 mark of the episode. What makes these titles worthy of your time? Are the customizable dice of Rattlebones the next great mechanism in boardgaming? Does City Hall capture all of the backstabbing, wheeling dealing, influence peddling and application of cash that evokes the theme of politics? Listen and find out! Thanks, as always, to www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of The Long View, thanks to The Dice Tower Network and thanks, of course, to YOU for listening! The podcast can be found here in the BGG database, through iTunes and Stitcher by subscription, or by following the link listed below.

The Long View: Axis and Allies Feb 22, 2015

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In this episode of The Long View, I am pleased to be joined once again by Damian Gatortuba as we discuss the venerable classic, Axis and Allies. What is the place of this game in the hobby? Does it still have gaming goodness to offer us? Is mass market distribution the only reason for its success? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode. As a bonus, I review two new titles: Tiny Epic Defenders from Gamelyn Games, the new cooperative hotness from the Tiny Epic world, and Baseball Highlights: 2045, the new face of baseball from designer Mike Fitzgerald and published by Eagle-Gryphon Games. The Tiny Epic Defenders review can be found at the 1:19:30 mark of the episode, and the review for Baseball Highlights can be found at the 1:33:30 mark of the episode. Thanks, as always, to my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show, thanks to The Dice Tower and thanks, of course to YOU for listening! The episode can be found here in the BGG database, through iTunes or Stitcher by subscription, or by following the link listed below:

The Long View: Medici Feb 09, 2015

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In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by first time guest Mat Thomsen as we discuss the classic Reiner Knizia game of Medici. Is this a party game, or a serious study, or both? Is it the best auction game? What are the reasons for its enduring popularity? We attempt to answer these questions and more in this episode. As a bonus, I review the new title Roll Through the Ages: The Iron Age � Kickstarter Edition. Is this an upgrade from the original, or just more of the same? Is the addition of the Mediterranean essential or just extra Kickstarter fluff? Find out in my review at the end of the episode at the 49:00 mark of the show. Thanks as always, to www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show, thanks to www.dicetower.com. The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network. Thanks, of course to YOU for listening! The episode can be found here in the BGG database, through iTunes and Stitcher by subscription, or by following the link listed below.

The Long View: Dominion Part 2 Jan 26, 2015

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In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined once again by Jim Shaw, as we continue our episode about Dominion. In this second installment, we look at the reach of this groundbreaking game. What deck builders followed? What evolutions have occurred since its release? Listen to this episode to hear our thoughts about the games that grew from Dominion, and some guesses about the future of the deck building genre. As a bonus I review two new titles, Imperial Settlers, and The Golden Ages. What do these two civilization light games have to offer? Listen and find out! Thanks, as always, to my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support, and to The Dice Tower Network, home to great boardgame podcasts and reviews, and thanks, as always, to you for listening!

The Long View: Dice Games Jan 11, 2015

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In this special episode of The Long View, I'm thrilled to be joined by both Joel Eddy and TC Petty III as we dive into and explore dice games! What makes them so popular in board game design nowadays? What was the inspiration behind the design of TC's VivaJava: The Coffee Game: The Dice Game? Why the sudden proliferation of dice game versions of board games? Tune in and find out! As a production note, we have a slight echo from time to time in the first 20 minutes. We were eventually able to correct it, but some is still there. I did not want to delete those portions due to a slight echo, so I have left them in and ask for your patience. Thank You! As a bonus, I review two new titles. First up is Xia: Legends of a Drift System. Is this the ultimate space game sandbox? What can you expect from this intriguing design? Does it deliver thematic punch? These questions and more are answered in this review of this intriguing title. Finally, I review the surprising Paperback. Is this a word game even word game haters will love? Is it just a Dominin clone, or does it offer something new? Listen and find out if fun is in the acceptable word dictionary for Paperback! Thanks, as always, to my generous sponsor, www.gamesurplus.com Go check out what makes them so exceptional, and be sure to tell them The Long View sent you f you place an order for a special little gift as our way of saying, "Thanks!" Thanks also to The Dice Tower Network for all of their support! Go and check out all of the resources The Dice Tower has for you, and please consider supporting their Kickstarter, going on right now! Thanks, as always, to YOU for listening! The show can be found here in the BGG database, through iTunes and Stitcher, and by following the link listed below.

The Long View of '13 in '14 Dec 25, 2014

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In this special episode of The Long View, I complete my yearly look back at the previous year in board gaming. What are the best games of this year? You'll have to wait another year to see how they held up! No, I'm going to be looking at the year 2013 in gaming! Join me as I look back at this fascinating year in this episode of The Long View. In addition, I start a new tradition with the Long View New Classic Award! Each year, when I complete this episode, I'll announce what I believe is the New Classic game from the list. Which game from 2013 is destined to stand the test of time? What's the New Classic? Which games were in the running? Find out in this special episode! Thanks, as always to my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support, thanks to The Dice Tower Network and thanks to YOU for listening! Follow us at on Twitter, iTunes through subscription, here is the BGG database of Podcasts, and through the website www.thelongviewpodcast.com

The Long View: Game of Thrones Dec 07, 2014

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In this episode of The Long View, I'm thrilled to be joined all the way from Iceland by Petur Eythorsson and Jens as we discuss the thematic title, A Game of Thrones: The Board Game (Second Edition). Is this the modern Diplomacy? What are the differences between the first and second editions? Do you hold your friends close, but your enemies closer? Does a knowledge of the books and HBO series enhance the game or disrupt it? All these questions and more are answered in this episode of The Long View. As a bonus, Jens and Petur review the old classic game of Intrigue. A game of deceit, lies and backstabbing. Sense a pattern here? Check out the review! Finally, I review two new games. First up is Lagoon: Land of Druids from Three Hares Games. The review can be found at the 1:27:30 mark of the episode. Find out what makes this game such a great example of a themed abstract. How can a game be both? Listen and find out! Finally, I review the new game Bullfrogs from Thunderworks Games. Is this just the latest light filler, or is it something to hop and croak about? Check out the review which begins at the 1:48:40 mark of the episode. Thanks to The Dice Tower! The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network, go and check out all of the great sister podcasts in the network to find something fun for you like The Start Space Podcast podcast. Thanks, of course, to my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com the home of great games, great customer service and great prices! See what they have to offer! The episode can be found through iTunes, here in the BGG database, through Stitcher, or by following the link below. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter @longviewpodcast and, if you have time, rate us on iTunes. Thanks for your support!

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