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Good Board Ugly and Long View Origins Recap Jun 26, 2017

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In this special episode of The Long View, Joe Sallen and I discuss our experiences and impression of this year's Origins Game Fair from Columbus Ohio. In the episode we discuss the games we played, and our thoughts about the host city, as well as the services and features of Columbus. We discuss some of the new hot games released during the fair, and some older classics we got a chance to play together. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the episode, please consider joining The Long View Guild for news of upcoming episodes as well as promotions and contests! Thanks, as always, to our sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show and the hobby! Go and find out why they are MY first choice for board games when shopping online!

The Long View - Quick Looks #28 Jun 12, 2017

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In this episode of Quick Looks from The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by Elhannan Lloyd Keller once again as we investigate two titles from Tasty Minstrel Games, Guilds of London and Guns and Steel. What makes this area majority game by Tony Boydell unique? Does the theme come through? How does game play change at different player counts? Listen to hear our thoughts. Finally, we examine the unique hand building civilization game from Jesse Li. Does this little game pack a big punch? How's the replayability? Tune in to hear our take! The Long View and Quick Looks are proudly sponsored by www.gamesurplus.com. Go and see what you should expect from an online retailer; attention to detail, great customer service and a fantastic selection of hard to find games and imports. Check them out!

The Long View - Concordia Jun 04, 2017

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In this episode of The Long View, I pleased once again to be joined by co-host T.C. Reid and special, returning guest Joe Sallen as we discuss the game of Concordia from designer Mac Gerdts. Is this his best design? What, if anything, do the expansions add? What's the best player count? Do you need to add a little Salsa? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of The Long View. The Long View is proudly sponsored by www.gamesurplus.com. Go and check out all that they have to offer including all the new Speil, Kenner and Kinderspiel award nominees in stock! Truly great customer service, truly great prices, all at www.gamesurplus.com Thanks to them for their continued support!

The Long View - A Study in Emerald May 07, 2017

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In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined once again by co-host T.C. Reid as we discuss his favorite game from designer Martin Wallace, A Study in Emerald. What makes this game so unique, and yet so divisive? Is it a mess of too many ingredients, or a perfect stew of gaming goodness? Tune in to hear our thoughts about this fascinating game. Thanks to my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show. Go and check out why they are my favorite online retailer and the best choice for you as well! Thanks as well to The Dice Tower! Go to www.dicetower.com to see all the latest news, reviews, commentary and other great podcasts in The Network.

The Long View - Tammany Hall Apr 23, 2017

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In this episode of The Long View, I'm happy to be joined by Adam Gemmer and co-host T.C. Reid as we discuss one of our favorite games, Tammany Hall. Is this game too mean to play? Is it best with four or five? Is it thematic? Will you keep your friends if you play? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of The Long View. The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network of podcasts. Go and check out all of the great sister podcasts in the Network at dicetower.com The Long View is proudly sponsored by www.gamesurplus.com Go and check out what makes them so special and helpful to the entire gaming community. Listen to the episode for a special offer as well, courtesy of GameSurplus. Thanks to them for their support, and thanks to YOU for listening!

The Long View - Quick Looks #27 Apr 23, 2017

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In this Episode of Quick Looks from The Long View, T.C. Reid and I check out three new titles for your consideration. First up is Okey Dokey from Hisashi Hayashi and Tasty Minstrel Games. Is this little filler worth your time, or should you let this one pass on by? Next up is Coal Baron: The Great Card Game from Stronghold Games. How does this compare to the board game? Is it best with two or four? Listen to hear our thoughts. Finally, we examine Evolution: Climate from North Star Games, LLC. Is this the next step in the (ahem) evolution of this game series, or is it one you should let wither on the vine? Tune in to find out! Thanks to my generous sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of The Long View. Be sure to check them out when you place your next online order and find out what makes them so special. Thanks, of course, to YOU as well for listening!

The Long View - Quick Looks #26 Apr 17, 2017

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In this episode of Quick Looks from The Long View, Elhannan Lloyd Keller and I investigate two new titles. First up is The Fog of War by Geoff Engelstein and published by Stronghold Games. Is this a truly new take on the wargame genre? Is the game more strategic or tactical? Will it be compelling for wargamers and eurogamers? Listen to hear our thoughts. Next up is the classic Amun-Re, recently reprinted by Tasty Minstrel Games. Is this a game that is worthy of a beautiful reprint? Does it play well at all player counts? Does an older design like this hold up compared to more current games? We attempt to answer these questions and more in this episode. Thanks, as always, to my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com. Go and check out their new web page design, and see what makes them my first choice for online purchases! Thanks to The Dice Tower and the Network of sister podcasts, and thanks, of course, to YOU for listening!

The Long View - Pax Pamir and Infamous Traffic Mar 26, 2017

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In this episode of The Long View, I'm happy to be joined by Matt Clark as we discuss the fascinating games of Cole Wehrle. First, we discuss Pax Pamir along with the Pax Pamir: Khyber Knives expansion. We then review An Infamous Traffic and discuss what makes this new title so intriguing and different. Finally, we discuss the upcoming John Company. Thanks to www.gamesurplus.com for their support of The Long View. Go and see what makes them so special and worthy of a closer look! If you enjoy the episode, please consider joining The Long View Guild for news of upcoming episodes and promotions. Thanks to YOU for listening!

The Long View - Hansa Teutonica Mar 12, 2017

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In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by co-host T.C. Reid and returning contributor Joe Sallen as we discuss a modern classic, Hansa Teutonica. What makes this game special? Is the theme a help or a hindrance? What do the expansions add to the base game? Tune in to hear our opinions about these questions and more in this episode. The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network ! Go and check out all of the great resources available at www.dicetower.com. The Long View is generously sponsored by www.gamesurplus.com. Go and check them out for fantastic customer service and hard to find imports and see what makes them so special! Thanks to them for their support! If you're interested in the show, please consider joining The Long View Guild for news and promotions. Thanks for listening!

The Long View - Archipelago Feb 26, 2017

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In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by co-host T.C. Reid and first time contributor Alex Singh as we discuss his favorite game, Archipelago. What makes this game so unique? How does it handle the theme of exploration and exploitation? Why is it so divisive among some gamers who alternately love or hate the end game scoring? Listen to hear our thoughts in this episode! The Long View is a pround member of The Dice Tower Network, and is sponsored by www.gamesurplus.com Go and find out why they are the first place I look when making an online purchase! Thanks to them for their support, and thanks, of course, to YOU for listening!

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