Beste Quackalope podcaster (2024)

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A Conversation With: Justin Gary 50:07

3+ y ago50:07

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Devon invites Justin Gary—designer of the popular Ascension deckbuilding game and CEO of Stone Blade Entertainment to sit down and have a conversation! In this session, we talked about Justin’s journey from student of law to master of games. His path toward design was unique given his professional success as a Magic: The Gathering player that pivot…

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TWQ #43 - The Weekly Quack - Tickle the Itch 1:05:31

3+ y ago1:05:31

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Everybody roleplays as Jesse but some ducks are inimitable and some coins should be left untossed! Today, in Shelf or Sell, Alex raids again (arguably) with Raiders of Scythia, Jan really likes rondels with Praga Caput Regni, and Will dusts off the board game years with Lords of Waterdeep. Afterward, for the Medley Minute, Jan celebrates Alex’s fea…

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PIO #39 - Played It Once - Funfair 34:29

3+ y ago34:29

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Today we discuss Funfair, designed by Joel Finch and published by Good Games Publishing. It’s a lightweight tableau-builder that takes the mechanics of its predecessor Unfair and distills it into a more accessible, short game. Players act as managers or architects of budding theme parks and must construct the most epic attractions in the hopes of d…

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A Conversation With: Brandt Brinkerhoff and Dave Beck 1:29:05

3+ y ago1:29:05

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Devon invites Dave Beck—designer of upcoming Kickstarter Distilled—and Brandt Brinkerhoff—designer of another upcoming Kickstarter Oros—to sit down and have a conversation! In this session, we talked about board game design, from conception to production, with all of the steps that must be climbed that the typical gamer might not think of when seei…

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PIO #38 - Played It Once - Red Rising 35:51

3+ y ago35:51

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Today we discuss Red Rising, designed by Jamey Stegmaier and Alexander Schmidt. Published by Stonemaier Games, it’s a hand-management game based on the popular books series by author Pierce Brown. In a dystopian society bound by strict Color-associated castes, there is endless conflict and it will be up to the players to determine which Colors they…

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TWQ #42 - The Weekly Quack - Smoked Duck Special 1:08:15

3+ y ago1:08:15

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Jesse has retired to a duck sanctuary but the pond sizzles with the arrival of special guest hosts: Board Game BBQ! Today, in Shelf or Sell, Alex talks about (you guessed it) powers with Adventure Tactics: Domianne’s Tower, Adrian brings out a horror classic with Arkham Horror: 3rd Edition, Jan romances Rosenberg with Hallertau, and Jules forms a t…

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A Conversation With: Mike Gnade 49:05

3+ y ago49:05

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Devon invites Mike Gnade from Rock Manor Games to sit down and have a conversation! In this session, we talked about the small indie beginnings of Rock Manor Games, what Mike searches for in a game as a publisher, the various titles he’s been involved over the last several years, and the upcoming Kickstarter launch for Maximum Apocalypse: Wasted Wi…

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TWQ #41 - The Weekly Quack - Instagram Approved 1:05:49

3+ y ago1:05:49

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* Please follow the link to fill out our poll. * Alex gets betrayed, Jan lays down some tile, and Alex talks about a wolf! Today, in Shelf or Sell, Jesse considers a classic with Betrayal at House on the Hill, Jan gets all gooey about Ginkgopolis, and Alex smashes past the Stonemaier scores in Red Rising. Afterward, for the Medley Minute, Jan regal…

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PIO #37 - Played It Once - Wild Assent (ft. BoardgameCo) 19:49

3+ y ago19:49

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Today we discuss Wild Assent, designed by Robert McConnell and published by Lazy Squire Games. It’s been more than two years since this game was revealed to the Kickstarter community but it’s in the fulfillment process now, so it’s time to return to the days of old and hunt packs of monsters in this tactical skirmish game replete with gorgeous mini…

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TWQ #40 - The Weekly Quack - Chase The Monkey 1:04:38

3+ y ago1:04:38

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* Please follow the link to fill out our poll. * Odin’s oath has been fulfilled, Mars gets messy, and all the merchants are asymmetrical! Today, in Shelf or Sell, Jan has finally tabled A Feast for Odin, Jesse gets red dirt on his hands with On Mars, and Alex swims in the economic waters of Merchant’s Cove. Afterward, for the Medley Minute, Jesse a…

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TWQ #39 - The Weekly Quack - KDM Curveball 1:10:35

3+ y ago1:10:35

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* Please follow the link to fill out our poll. * Death in the kingdom, monsters in the world, and a whole lotta X-men! Today, in Shelf or Sell, Alex remains mysterious about Canvas, a whimsical game of art, Devon returns to the dream in Bloodborne: The Board Game, and Jan goes off script with Kingdom Death: Monster. Afterward, for the Medley Minute…

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PIO #36 - Played It Once - Dive 31:27

3+ y ago31:27

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Today we discuss Dive, designed by Romain Caterdjian and Anthony Perone, rendered in drool-worthy detail from Alexandre Bonvalot, and published by Sit Down! In Dive, players act as ocean divers who will push their luck in order to explore the depths and observe the creatures who roam the waters. In this gorgeous game of perception, players must mon…

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TWQ #38 - The Weekly Quack - Middleweight Gaming 52:56

3+ y ago52:56

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* Please follow the link to fill out our poll. * Mountain mayhem, hard-bargaining barters, and a bigger village! Today, in Shelf or Sell, Alex discusses Whistle Mountain, one of Luke Laurie’s hits from the past year, Jan brings up old negotiations with Chinatown, and Jesse reminds us of Villagers before we got more villagers. Afterward, for the Med…

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PIO #35 - Played It Once - Empyreal: Spells & Steam 27:10

3+ y ago27:10

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Today we discuss Empyreal: Spells & Steam, designed by Trey Chambers and published by Level 99 Games! In Empyreal: Spells & Steam, players act as necromancers in an industrial age, using their skill and savvy to construct rails and connect a network of towns together in a competitive route-building experience. In this steampunk fantasy world, playe…

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TWQ #37 - The Weekly Quack - Hippocratic Scum 1:09:56

3+ y ago1:09:56

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* Please follow the link to fill out our poll. * Sour wine, sneaky rats, and publishers making great games (who knew?)! Today in Shelf or Sell, Alex finally breaks out Valor & Villainy, Jesse gets a taste of the Tuscany expansion for Viticulture, and Jan takes a big step up from Mouse Trap with Ratcatcher. Afterward, on the Medley Minute, Jan gets …

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A Conversation With: Triton Noir 1:15:10

3+ y ago1:15:10

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Jan invites Thibaud de la Touanne and Fabrice Lamidey from Triton Noir to sit down and have a conversation! In this session we talked about Triton Noir's origin, their progress so far, and the influence the video game industry has had on the studio. We then discuss Assassins Creed: Brotherhood of Venice and V-Commandos Deluxe. Sit down with us on t…

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TWQ #36 - The Weekly Quack - Going (V) Commando 54:43

3+ y ago54:43

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* Please follow the link to fill out our poll. * Miniatures, migrations, and beers (bears?), oh my! Today in Shelf or Sell, Alex teases Jan with After the Empire, Jan bustles through mayhem with Factory Funner, and Jesse loves not having to learn games with Marvel Champions. Afterward, on the Medley Minute, Jan gets hyped about the IELLO Expert Lin…

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PIO #34 - Played It Once - Air, Land, & Sea 24:38

3+ y ago24:38

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Today we discuss Air, Land, & Sea by Arcane Wonders designed by Jon Perry! In Air, Land, & Sea, two players participate in a series of Battles, with the objective to control two of the three Theaters of war. At the start of each battle, you will be dealt a hand of six cards. All cards can either be played face-up or face-down. Playing a card face-u…

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TWQ #35 - The Weekly Quack - How Krummy 1:01:28

3+ y ago1:01:28

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* Please follow the link to fill out our poll. * Quidditch, time travel , and canals! Today in Shelf or Sell Jesse sends his opinion to the past with Anachrony, Alex builds temples with Cuzco, and Jan travels to Brass: Birmingham! Afterwards on the Medley Minute, Jan discovers the latest from Res Arcana, Alex announces something new from Burnt Isla…

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PIO #33 - Played It Once - Cosmic Frog 42:26

3+ y ago42:26

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Today we discuss Cosmic Frog by Devious Weasel Games designed by Jim Felli! Cosmic Frog is a game of collection, combat, and theft on a planetary scale. Each player controls a two-mile-tall, immortal, invulnerable frog-like creature that exists solely to gather terrain from the Shards of Aeth, the fragments of a long-ago shattered world. Throughout…

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TWQ #34 - The Weekly Quack - Don't Quote Me On That 58:37

3+ y ago58:37

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* Please follow the link to fill out last week's poll. * Misinformation, roll and write games, and stellar drama! Today in Shelf or Sell Alex takes us on the Trails of Tucana, Jan fights his way to glory in Starcadia Quest, and Jesse surprises us by bringing L.L.A.M.A! Afterwards on the Medley Minute, Jan brings up the recent Asmodee news, and Jess…

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PIO #32 - Played It Once - Sleeping Gods 50:27

3+ y ago50:27

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Today we discuss Sleeping Gods by Red Raven Games, a game that combines campaign, rich narrative, worker placement, tableau building and action efficiency! In Sleeping Gods, you and up to 3 players become Captain Sofi Odessa and her crew, lost in a strange world in 1929 on your steamship, the Manticore. You must work together to survive, exploring …

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TWQ #33 - The Weekly Quack - The Poll 1:08:21

3+ y ago1:08:21

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* Please follow the link to fill out the poll. * Restructuring, animal folk, and big changes! Today in Shelf or Sell Alex talks about Court of Miracles, Jesse brings in a party game of royal stature and Jan discusses Bunny Kingdom! Afterwards on the Medley Minute, Jan shouts about Crafting Arzium, Jesse is excited about his project with IV Studios,…

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A Conversation With: Cole Wehrle 1:40:23

3+ y ago1:40:23

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Jesse had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Cole Wehrle from Leder Games and founder of Wehrlegig Games! In this new interview format we will be touching base with leaders and designers within our industry and finding out what makes them Quack. In this session we talked about Coles approach to combining history with mechanical systems and t…

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TWQ #32 - The Weekly Quack - Property Law 1:23:11

3+ y ago1:23:11

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Roommates, picnic baskets, and an endless bag of baggies! Today in Shelf or Sell Jesse brings in Monster Lands, Alex got an early copy of Wild Assent and Jan is being overrun by ants! Afterwards on the Medley Minute, Jan gushes in Spanish, Jesse features Hexbound the latest from Hit Point Press, and Alex talks about the Rainbow Six and Elder Scroll…

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PIO #31 - Played It Once - Santorini 28:14

3+ y ago28:14

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Today we discuss Santorini by Roxley Games and designed by Gord! Santorini is a re-imagining of the pure abstract conceived over 30 years ago. It’s is an accessible strategy game, that’s simple enough for all age levels while aiming to provide gameplay depth and content for hardcore gamers to explore. The rules are simple. Each turn consists of 2 s…

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TWQ #31 - The Weekly Quack - We're Going Live! 1:34:25

3+ y ago1:34:25

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Grimoires, windows, and teensy tiny dungeons! Today in Shelf or Sell Jan brings a hidden gem from 2019, Alex focuses on Moonrakers and Jesse answers the question: which is his favorite worker placement + deck building. Afterwards on the Medley Minute, Jesse reminisces about his favorite show, Jan addresses the allegations against Roxley Games and A…

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PIO #30 - Played It Once - Russian Railroads 42:16

3+ y ago42:16

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Today we discuss Russian Railroads in celebration of it’s recent reprint announcement. We sit down with acclaimed designer Jonny Pac (e.g. Coloma, Lions of Lydia, Fistful of Meeples, Merchants Cove) to figure out what exactly fuels this powerful locomotive. Russian Railroads is a worker placement euro where players are competing in an exciting race…

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TWQ #30 - The Weekly Quack - Great Stroganov Trail 1:15:46

3+ y ago1:15:46

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Siberia, necromantic stones, and the wild west! Today in Shelf or Sell Jan brings in Air, Land & Sea, Jesse discusses the Forbidden series of games and Alex asks a question as old as time: does God Love Dinosaurs? Afterwards on the Medley Minute, Alex talks about Bantam West, Jan is conflicted about Great Western Trail Second Edition and Jesse high…

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A Conversation With: James Hudson 1:12:59

3+ y ago1:12:59

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Jesse had the opportunity to sit down and talk with James Hudson from Skybound / Druid City Games! In this new interview format we will be touching base with leaders and designers within our industry and finding out what makes them Quack. In this session we talked about James life and growth in our hobby space, the first few titles he published, an…

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TWQ #29 - The Weekly Quack - The Forum (#01) 1:21:32

3+ y ago1:21:32

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Dulcet tones, questions, and more questions! Today in Shelf or Sell Jan discusses Kohaku, Jesse got to try out Tak and Alex revisits 51st States Master Set. Afterwards, we dedicate the rest of the episode…to you! We’re creating a brand new segment: The Quackalope Forum: where we answer all the questions that we weren’t able to get to in previous ep…

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PIO #29 - Played It Once - Skytear (ft. Team Covenant) 49:25

3+ y ago49:25

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Today we discuss our favorite tabletop MOBA with Steven Wooley from Team Covenant. Skytear is a competitive card-driven miniatures skirmish game published and designed by PVP Geeks. In the game players uses a draft system that supplements regular deckbuilding, where players pick heroes from four factions. Then, using these heroes, players compete t…

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TWQ #28 - The Weekly Quack - Cosmic Quack 1:18:51

4y ago1:18:51

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Take-that, heated debates and neighborly burglary. Today in Shelf or Sell we bring Mutants, Cubitos (again and for the last time…maybe) and Cosmic Frog. Afterwards on the Medley Minute, Jesse talks about the latest Maquis, Alex gives us some more info on Monster Hunter World by Steamforged and Jan talks about the new Root expansion. Later in On The…

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PIO #28 - Played It Once - Yura Yura Penguin and Ghost Blitz 25:45

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Today we discuss two unique party games: Yura Yura Penguin designed and published by Ryoko Yabuchi and Ghost Blitz designed by Jacques Zeimet and published by Zoch Verlag! Yura Yura Penguin is what you’d expect if you’d put Uno, Jenga and adorable penguin artwork in a blender. The game is simple: on your turn you’ll take whatever action was played …

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TWQ #27 - The Weekly Quack - Deluxify It! 1:36:35

4y ago1:36:35

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River rocks, “deluxification” and a sitcom spin-off. Today in Shelf or Sell we talk about a modern abstract that feels as old as chess…in a good way, the new Rococo Deluxe Edition and Unicorn Fever. Afterwards on the Medley Minute, Jan announces Rose Gauntlet Entertainment, Jesse gawks over the train minis in the new Ticket To Ride Collectors Editi…

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PIO #27 - Played It Once - Dwellings of Eldervale (ft. The Quackalope Writing Team) 1:12:44

4y ago1:12:44

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Today we discuss Dwellings of Eldervale designed by Luke Laurie and published by Breaking Games featuring The Quackalope Writing Team! Dwellings of Eldervale Dwellings of Eldervale is hybrid worker placement game set in a once lost magical world. Giant elemental monsters roam while dragons, wizards and warriors battle for dominance over 8 elemental…

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TWQ #26 - The Weekly Quack - Dubbed 1:27:39

4y ago1:27:39

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Area control, monster hunting and desserts. Today in Shelf or Sell we discuss Battle for Rokugan, Edge Dawnfall and Gloomhaven?! Oh my…Afterwards on the Medley Minute, Jan reads us the latest from Red Raven Games, Alex talks about Monster Hunter World the Board Game and Jesse talks about a new box he just received from Mythic Games! Later in On The…

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PIO #26 - Played It Once - Cartographers and Popular Roll & Writes (ft. Jay Cormier) 1:28:50

4y ago1:28:50

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Today we discuss bevy of Roll & Writes with Jay Cormier founder of Off The Page Games and designer of games like Akrotiri, In the Hall of the Mountain King, Junk Art and many more! Roll/Flip & Write as a genre are (usually) small and portable games that involve players interacting with some sort of randomizer (e.g. cards, dice, ect.) and marking th…

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TWQ #25 - The Weekly Quack - Uuuu, Rosenberg! 1:20:44

4y ago1:20:44

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Hops, magic and bad microphones. Today in Shelf or Sell we discuss Kitara, Calimala and The Magnificent! Afterwards on the Medley Minute, Jesse talks about a new reprint for Spires End, Alex talks about the new Terraforming card game, and Jan brings some exclusive news for V Commandos! Later in On The Radar we discuss Tinners Trail, Hallertau and t…

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PIO #25 - Played It Once - Merv 37:49

4y ago37:49

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Today we discuss Merv: The Heart of the Silk Road designed by Fabio Lopiano and published by Osprey Games featuring Sarah Shaw from Board Games In a Minute! Merv: The Heart of the Silk Road is a tense economic game charting the rise and fall of the greatest city in the world. In Merv, players are vying to amass power and wealth in the prosperous he…

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TWQ #24 - The Weekly Quack - Elephant! 1:20:23

4y ago1:20:23

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Cockroach Poker, Slay the Spire and elephants. Today in Shelf or Sell Alex we discuss Root, Spirit Island and Spicy! Afterwards on the Medley Minute, Jesse and Alex both discuss Slay the Spire and Jan gets excited with railroads; not just any railroads, but Ultimate Railroads! Later in On The Radar we discuss Darwin’s Journey, Kohaku and Wonderland…

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PIO #24 - Played It Once - Dune Imperium (ft. Jeremy Howard - MvM) 41:40

4y ago41:40

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Today we discuss Dune Imperium designed by Paul Dennen and published by Dire Wolf featuring Jeremy Howard from Man Vs Meeple! Dune: Imperium is a game that finds inspiration from the Dune legacy, both the new film from Legendary Pictures and the seminal literary series from Frank Herbert, Brian Herbert, and Kevin J. Anderson. It uses deck-building …

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TWQ #23 - The Weekly Quack - New Year's Eve Kiss 1:19:27

4y ago1:19:27

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Champagne, yearly lists and a whole lot of sobbing. Today in Shelf or Sell Jan and Jesse have an issue communicating and Alex discusses Kingdom Rush. Afterwards on the Medley Minute, Alex stumbles on to the newest game in the Daniele Tascini’s “T” Series, Jan discusses the latest in Unmatched and Jesse falls in love with some new minis. Later in On…

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PIO #23 - Played It Once - Era: Medieval Age (ft. The Hexy Beast) 37:00

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Today we discuss Era: Medieval Age designed by Matt Leacock and published by eggertspiele featuring The Hexy Beast! Era: Medieval Age serves as the spiritual successor to Roll Through The Ages. In Era, your dice represent different classes of medieval society as players attempt to build the most prosperous city. The "build" comes into play as playe…

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TWQ #22 - The Weekly Quack - Christmas Special 2020 1:53:28

4y ago1:53:28

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Tinsel, crustaceans and the spirit of giving. Today on the Weekly Quack we set aside our regular show for something truly special. Join us on our very first Quackalope Christmas Party and find out what the night holds. Featuring guests from our Discord, Tablenauts, Board Games In A Minute and Space Cats and Peace Turtles, this is a holiday special …

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PIO #22 - Played It Once - Tidal Blades (ft. Jamey Stegmaier) 52:52

4y ago52:52

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Today we discuss Tidal Blades designed by the Eisner Brothers and published by Druid City and Skybound Games featuring Jamey Stegmaier from Stonemaier Games! In Tidal Blades 15 years have passed since the Great Battle, a cataclysmic confrontation that spawned a rift into where creatures dwell. Now a tournament is being held to find heroes that can …

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TWQ #21 - The Weekly Quack - Anomia 1:36:34

4y ago1:36:34

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Dwellings of Eldervale, legal documents and protractors. Today in Shelf or Sell Alex we discuss some heavy hitters like Dwellings of Eldervale and Mage Knight Ultimate Edition. Afterwards on the Medley Minute, Jan brings a tad of legal drama, Alex learns a bit about Monopolies and Jesse cant stop staring at a set of Particular Peaks. Later in On Th…

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PIO #21 - Played It Once - Great Western Trail 51:38

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Today we discuss Great Western Trail designed by Alexander Pfister and published by eggertspiele featuring Monique and Naveen from Before You Play. In GWT you are rival cattlemen in 19th century America, herding cattle from Texas to Kansas city in a circular trail. Through a combination of rondel movement, hand management and tableau building you’l…

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TWQ #20 - The Weekly Quack - Boardy McBoardface 1:17:49

4y ago1:17:49

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Stefan Feld’s latest, Ginkgopolis and lost credibility. Today in Shelf or Sell Alex compares Feld’s Castles series, Jan opens his minds eye and Jesse takes to the seas with Fleet: The Dice Game. Afterwards on the Medley Minute, a challenge is issued. Later in On The Radar we discuss Eclipse, the latest from Vindication and Divide Et Impera. All tha…

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PIO #20 - Played It Once - Bargain Quest (ft. Jeremy Howard from MvM) 27:58

4y ago27:58

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Today we discuss Bargain Quest designed by Jonathan Ying and published by Renegade Games with Jeremy Howard from Man Vs. Meeple. In the game players will take the role of shopkeepers in an adventuring town plagued by monsters. Players must draft items and then secretly choose which items to place in their windows to attract wealthy heroes to their …

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