Kelly and I had some rare time apart this week, which meant we ended up doing some gaming apart as well.
The result of this is that between the two of us we have played 34 games this week (16 unique games!)
All these different games left very little time for a pillow talk so in this weeks episode we just discuss ALL THE GAMES - including Inis, Whitehall Mystery, Cosmic Encounter, HMS Dolores, China Town, Star Realms, In Vino Morte, Arrogance, Timeline British History, Pocket Mars and Spyfall.
We did however have a pillow talk last week - all about Gaming with our Grandparents, and the particular considerations we have to make when playing a game with someone who is over 80. Unfortunately I forgot to post it to the website last week - so if this is the only way you access the podcast then here it is now - and please accept my apologies for not posting it sooner (please note we are on itunes, stitcher and most places where you can get podcasts from!)
So potentially a double feature for some of you this week! If that still isn't enough you can always follow us on social media for more in the week!
Sunday, 25 March 2018
Monday, 12 March 2018
Airecon
This week we were lucky enough to attend Airecon for the first time.
Having only been to UK Games Expo before we weren't really sure what to expect from this smaller convention (if you call 1500 people a small convention?) but whatever our expectations were they were met and exceeded.
This week are discussing what is now possibly our favourite con, including the many games we got to play there, some of the people we got to meet and just generally what our experience of the convention was!
Throughout this bumper episode we are also discussing the many games we played whilst we were there (plus a few from the week before). This list includes:
Mumbo Jumbo
Karuba
Giant Tsuro
Jim Henson's Labyrinth
Azul
Century Spice Road
Imperial Settlers
Dice Forge
Whistle Stop
Adrenaline
The Resistance: Avalon
Photosynthesis
Vegas Showdown
The Networks
Codenames Duet
Cottage Garden
Two Rooms and a Boom
If you aren't sick of us following this extended episode please keep up with us on social media!
Having only been to UK Games Expo before we weren't really sure what to expect from this smaller convention (if you call 1500 people a small convention?) but whatever our expectations were they were met and exceeded.
This week are discussing what is now possibly our favourite con, including the many games we got to play there, some of the people we got to meet and just generally what our experience of the convention was!
Throughout this bumper episode we are also discussing the many games we played whilst we were there (plus a few from the week before). This list includes:
Mumbo Jumbo
Karuba
Giant Tsuro
Jim Henson's Labyrinth
Azul
Century Spice Road
Imperial Settlers
Dice Forge
Whistle Stop
Adrenaline
The Resistance: Avalon
Photosynthesis
Vegas Showdown
The Networks
Codenames Duet
Cottage Garden
Two Rooms and a Boom
If you aren't sick of us following this extended episode please keep up with us on social media!
Sunday, 4 March 2018
Ding and Dent
No, we aren't talking about our fellow inside voices podcast Ding & Dent!
This week a friend of ours was lucky enough to pick up some heavily discounted games- the catch? A great big hole in the box!
This week we are discussing if a damaged game is worth the discount - and just how important a games box is anyway!
We also discuss many of the new (to us) games we were fortunate enough to get to play this week including Near and Far, Gubs, Viticulture and the not so new Colt Express as well as how we got on at our works board game club.
For those curious this is the box cover of Caylus I showed Kelly not the newer edition which looks a bit better:
This week a friend of ours was lucky enough to pick up some heavily discounted games- the catch? A great big hole in the box!
This week we are discussing if a damaged game is worth the discount - and just how important a games box is anyway!
We also discuss many of the new (to us) games we were fortunate enough to get to play this week including Near and Far, Gubs, Viticulture and the not so new Colt Express as well as how we got on at our works board game club.
For those curious this is the box cover of Caylus I showed Kelly not the newer edition which looks a bit better:
Also if you are at Airecon next and you see us around please do speak to us! We would love to meet you! We will be doing a special Airecon episode next week which will be a little bit late as we will still be there on Sunday!
Monday, 26 February 2018
Expansion
What's better than your favourite board game? Your favourite board game with more bits!
This week we played a lot of expansions (for us at least) so we are discussing them and the concept of expansions.
Do you really need all the extra things or is it just a cynical ploy to get you to spend more money?
What do expansions bring to the table - new weird and wonderful ways of playing? Extra players? Just more stuff!
We also discuss some of the other games we played this week including Bang! The Dice Game, When I Dream, Flick 'em Up Dead of Winter, the Bloody Inn, Hive and the expansions we played including Takenoko Chibis, Carcassonne Under the Big Top and some of the Star Realms expansion packs.
Some links to things we mentioned in the show you might be interested in include:
If you want to hear more from us in the week please follow us on social media!
This week we played a lot of expansions (for us at least) so we are discussing them and the concept of expansions.
Do you really need all the extra things or is it just a cynical ploy to get you to spend more money?
What do expansions bring to the table - new weird and wonderful ways of playing? Extra players? Just more stuff!
We also discuss some of the other games we played this week including Bang! The Dice Game, When I Dream, Flick 'em Up Dead of Winter, the Bloody Inn, Hive and the expansions we played including Takenoko Chibis, Carcassonne Under the Big Top and some of the Star Realms expansion packs.
Some links to things we mentioned in the show you might be interested in include:
If you want to hear more from us in the week please follow us on social media!
Sunday, 18 February 2018
Competitive Partners
Clearly Kelly and I enjoy playing games together and I strongly advocate it as a good hobby for couples - certainly co-op games can help with cooperation and discussion skills.
But what happens when things get competitive and when its not just the two of you? Even in competitive games there is sometimes chances for temporary alliances and surely if you are playing with your spouse you would side with them...
This week we are discussing how all is not fair in love and war and how gaming with your partner in a group of other players changes the dynamic.
We also discuss some of the games we have been playing this week including a session report from our latest game of BSG, an old favourite, Biblios and two new games to us World Championship Russian Roulette and Rising Sun.
To hear more from us follow us on social media, we are on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. For more great podcasts check out insidevoicesnetwork.com.
But what happens when things get competitive and when its not just the two of you? Even in competitive games there is sometimes chances for temporary alliances and surely if you are playing with your spouse you would side with them...
This week we are discussing how all is not fair in love and war and how gaming with your partner in a group of other players changes the dynamic.
We also discuss some of the games we have been playing this week including a session report from our latest game of BSG, an old favourite, Biblios and two new games to us World Championship Russian Roulette and Rising Sun.
To hear more from us follow us on social media, we are on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. For more great podcasts check out insidevoicesnetwork.com.
Sunday, 11 February 2018
Inside the Box
Yes. We really are going to be talking about game boxes this week.
It might seem like the least important part of a board game but apparently we have a lot of opinions about how our games are stored!
We discuss hard hitting topics such as different box sizes and the merits over a custom insert. Also what do you do when a game has the perfect insert... but then you get an expansion?
We also discuss some of the many, many games we played this week including Cat Lady, Dominion, Ex Libris, Arrogance, NameTrain, Scythe, Tiny Epic Quest and the Goonies Adventure Card Game.
You can keep up with us the rest of the week by checking us out on social media or for more great podcasts check out insidevoicenetwork.com or visit the shiny new facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/187838101808296/
It might seem like the least important part of a board game but apparently we have a lot of opinions about how our games are stored!
We discuss hard hitting topics such as different box sizes and the merits over a custom insert. Also what do you do when a game has the perfect insert... but then you get an expansion?
We also discuss some of the many, many games we played this week including Cat Lady, Dominion, Ex Libris, Arrogance, NameTrain, Scythe, Tiny Epic Quest and the Goonies Adventure Card Game.
You can keep up with us the rest of the week by checking us out on social media or for more great podcasts check out insidevoicenetwork.com or visit the shiny new facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/187838101808296/
Sunday, 4 February 2018
Component Moment
Video games may have their flashy graphics and automatic maths but one thing they don't have is chunky wooden pieces and lots of lovely, lovely cardboard.
We also discuss some of the games we have been playing this week including Ra, Schotten Totten, fridge Carcassonne and Tiny Epic Quest.
Keep up with us the rest of the week by following us on twitter and for more great podcasts check out insidevoicesnetwork.com
A games components are a big part of the tactile experience board gaming brings and one of the many things I enjoy about gaming. This week Kelly and I discuss our favourite types of components in games, discuss the age old debate of mini vs standee and discuss if component upgrades in games/ deluxe versions are worth it.
We also discuss some of the games we have been playing this week including Ra, Schotten Totten, fridge Carcassonne and Tiny Epic Quest.
Keep up with us the rest of the week by following us on twitter and for more great podcasts check out insidevoicesnetwork.com
Sunday, 28 January 2018
Games 'showing their age'
What dates a game?
Could you tell a modern board game from one that was released 20 years ago?
This week we are discussing what might make us feel a game is 'showing it's age' and how this affects our enjoyment of a game. Is a game feeling dated personal to the player or would all gamers feel the same way?
We also have our usual discussion of games we have been playing this week including Battlestar Galactica, Pandemic Legacy season 2 (no spoilers), Untold Adventures Await and Crossfire.
Keep up with us the rest of the week by following us on social media. For more great podcasts check out insidevoicesnetwork.com and thisgameisbroken.libsyn.com/ to listen to This Game is Broken, a board game game show I had the honour of judging a round of.
Could you tell a modern board game from one that was released 20 years ago?
This week we are discussing what might make us feel a game is 'showing it's age' and how this affects our enjoyment of a game. Is a game feeling dated personal to the player or would all gamers feel the same way?
We also have our usual discussion of games we have been playing this week including Battlestar Galactica, Pandemic Legacy season 2 (no spoilers), Untold Adventures Await and Crossfire.
Keep up with us the rest of the week by following us on social media. For more great podcasts check out insidevoicesnetwork.com and thisgameisbroken.libsyn.com/ to listen to This Game is Broken, a board game game show I had the honour of judging a round of.
Sunday, 21 January 2018
Jack of all Board Games
I'm a big fan of variety when it comes to board games, and whilst we don't have the largest collection out there we certainly have enough that we could play different games each week. I'm very grateful we are able to do this, it keeps the hobby fresh for me and I get to try out lots of new games... but the flip side of this is I never feel like I truly master a game.
This week we talk about taking the time to try and master a game and what that would entail, including the importance of repeat plays and the ethics of looking up strategy tips.
Also do you need to play the same game over and over, or can just generally master board gaming and become a master of gaming?
We also have our usual discussion about games we played in the week including Magic Maze, Untold Adventures Await and Codenames Pictures.
Check out our social media to catch up with us the rest of the week and check out the Inside Voices Network for more great podcasts.
This week we talk about taking the time to try and master a game and what that would entail, including the importance of repeat plays and the ethics of looking up strategy tips.
Also do you need to play the same game over and over, or can just generally master board gaming and become a master of gaming?
We also have our usual discussion about games we played in the week including Magic Maze, Untold Adventures Await and Codenames Pictures.
Check out our social media to catch up with us the rest of the week and check out the Inside Voices Network for more great podcasts.
Sunday, 14 January 2018
It's the taking part that counts.
Winning isn't everything- but it isn't nothing either. This week we are talking about how winning influences our enjoyment of a game. We have found that often the games we love aren't always the ones we are very good at - so what makes these games our favourites if its not winning!
We also discuss some of the games we have been playing this week including Fog of Love, Pillars of the Earth, Lanterns and The Chameleon.
Remember to check us out on social media though out the week and we should also be on the Our Turn podcast this week so go check them out to hear more from us!
We also discuss some of the games we have been playing this week including Fog of Love, Pillars of the Earth, Lanterns and The Chameleon.
Remember to check us out on social media though out the week and we should also be on the Our Turn podcast this week so go check them out to hear more from us!
Sunday, 7 January 2018
Expectation Vs Reality
Is it ever possible to be truly objective about a game?
Nearly every game we play we go into with expectations - whether its because we backed it on kickstarter two years ago and we have been riding the hype train ever since, or because it caught our eye because of a colourful well designed box, its impossible not to have at least some opinions on a game before you start playing.
This week we discuss the factors that influence our expectations of a game and how those expectations affect our enjoyment of that game. Does a lot of hype or a good review help or hinder our enjoyment?
We also discuss games we have been playing this week including Barenpark, Schotten Totten and Welcome to the Dungeon, as well as giving our thoughts on the integrated tutorial in Fog of Love and how playing Mint Works in the pub might look a bit dodgy!
Keep up with us in the week by following us on social media and checkout other great podcasts in the inside voices network at insidevoicesnetwork.com
Nearly every game we play we go into with expectations - whether its because we backed it on kickstarter two years ago and we have been riding the hype train ever since, or because it caught our eye because of a colourful well designed box, its impossible not to have at least some opinions on a game before you start playing.
This week we discuss the factors that influence our expectations of a game and how those expectations affect our enjoyment of that game. Does a lot of hype or a good review help or hinder our enjoyment?
We also discuss games we have been playing this week including Barenpark, Schotten Totten and Welcome to the Dungeon, as well as giving our thoughts on the integrated tutorial in Fog of Love and how playing Mint Works in the pub might look a bit dodgy!
Keep up with us in the week by following us on social media and checkout other great podcasts in the inside voices network at insidevoicesnetwork.com
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