The Long View

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The Long View of For the People Aug 07, 2018

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For the People is a classic wargame that pits players against each other as the Union and Confederacy during the Civil War. It uses a card driven system you may know of from Twilight Struggle, and its designer, Mark Herman, is credited with inventing that system. Hear about this wargaming classic from Jonathan, whose previous Long View appearance dealt with Hands in the Sea, a card-driven game set in the Punic Wars. Jonathan researches not only the game but the historical context to provide a robust analysis of classic wargames. Thanks to our sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show. Go and check out how Elaine and Carmen are bringing the world of board games to youl! Thanks as well to Punchboard Media! Check out a wealth of excellent board game media at www.punchboardmedia.com!

The Long View of Tichu with diceychic Mary Prasad Jul 20, 2018

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Hailed as the ultimate partner trick taking game, Tichu has a somewhat obscure past if you read its rulebook. Out of that supposed obscurity, it has risen to be respected by gamers in all parts of the hobby. Mary Prasad, whom you may know as diceychic, tells all about one of her favorites in this installment of the Long View Podcast. Thanks to our sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show. Go and check out how Elaine and Carmen are bringing the world of board games to youl! Thanks as well to Punchboard Media! Check out a wealth of excellent board game media at www.punchboardmedia.com!

The Long View of Agricola All Creatures Big and Small and Expansions Jul 03, 2018

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Tiny houses are all the rage. Applying that concept to popular board games we end up with the topic of tonight's Long View: Agricola All Creatures Big and Small. Do you think meat is murder? Did you cry after your third begging card? Have you tried giving water to an Animeeple?Do you play primarily with 2 players in 30 minutes or less? Well I've got the perfect game for you! Thanks to our sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show. Go and check out how Elaine and Carmen are bringing the world of board games to youl! Thanks as well to Punchboard Media! Check out a wealth of excellent board game media at www.punchboardmedia.com!

The Long View of Hands in the Sea Jun 27, 2018

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Get more than just your feet wet in this deep exploration of Hands in the Sea, a two player deck-building war game set in Roman times. Inspired by the asymmetrical A Few Acres of Snow, Hands in the Sea expands the system with dedicated sea combat among other features. Jump on the trireme with Joe and TC and let guest Jonathan take us through this episode of the Long View Podcast. Thanks to our sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show. Go and check out how Elaine and Carmen are bringing the world of board games to youl! Thanks as well to Punchboard Media! Check out a wealth of excellent board game media at www.punchboardmedia.com!

The Long View of Agricola All Creatures Big and Small Jun 13, 2018

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The Long View of El Grande May 30, 2018

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El Grande. The Great One. How many games have lasted more than 20 years under the scrutinous eye of tabletop aficionados? None can truly be worthy of uttering its name, but for this episode we have invited back he who is admittedly "so very wrong about games", Mark Bigney. Mark's self-aware inadequacy in approaching such a colossal subject is certain to have you laughing and cringing in similar proportions. Jump into the Castillo and keep your hands off the king's territory in the queen mother of Area Control: El Grande. Thanks to our sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show. Go and check out how Elaine and Carmen are bringing the world of board games to youl! Thanks as well to Punchboard Media! Check out a wealth of excellent board game media at www.punchboardmedia.com!

The Long View of The Battle of Five Armies May 16, 2018

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Newcomer Luke takes us through a history of Tolkien board games as we dive deep into The Battle of Five Armies from Ares Games. Thanks to our sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show. Go and check out how Elaine and Carmen are bringing the world of board games to youl! Thanks as well to Punchboard Media! Check out a wealth of excellent board game media at www.punchboardmedia.com!

The Long View of Crokinole with Norm of Bridge City Boardgamers May 02, 2018

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Norm joins Joe and TC on official business on behalf of the Culture Bureau of the Canadian Government: The Long View of Crokinole! Regarded as Shuffleboard in the Round, Crokinole mixes tabletop and Parlor games to create a dexterity game that ranks among the top games on BGG. Thanks to our sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show. Go and check out how Elaine and Carmen are bringing the world of board games to youl! Thanks as well to Punchboard Media! Check out a wealth of excellent board game media at www.punchboardmedia.com!

The Long View of Reiner Knizia's Lord of the Rings the Confrontation Apr 18, 2018

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Lord of the Rings the Confrontation stands out among the hundreds of designs by the prolific Dr. Reiner Knizia. It's a two player head to head wargame with hidden units, like a concentrated Stratego. There's quite a bit to this game despite its small size a quick playtime. Ray Myers joins the Long View for the first time to tell us about this classic by a modern master. Thanks to our sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show. Go and check out how Elaine and Carmen are bringing the world of board games to youl! Thanks as well to Punchboard Media! Check out a wealth of excellent board game media at www.punchboardmedia.com!

The Long View of Kemet with No Pun Included Apr 02, 2018

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No Pun Included is here to guide us through ancient Egyptian battlefields in The Long View of Kemet! Kemet is a highly respected conflict game with a crazy card-playing combat system that incorporates sleight of hand. Hop on a giant scarab and learn about this amazing board game! A wise man once said: --In the land of Nile there were once five Great Men; and they said, "we shall build pyramids to bring glory and praise unto ourselves [and then attack each other mercilessly]." Thanks to our sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show. Go and check out how Elaine and Carmen are bringing the world of board games to youl! Thanks as well to Punchboard Media! Check out a wealth of excellent board game media at www.punchboardmedia.com!

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