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Tonight Dan and Chris talk about a ton of new games played from Origins till now including some prototypes (Merchants of Araby) and some new hotnesses (The Networks and Tyrants of the Underdark).

And we do a full fledged review of a new Days of Wonder Game Quadropolis!

Coming up in about 2 weeks is our annual top 11 to try and top 11 to buy of Gen Con with W. Eric Martin!
Thanks for listening!

–GeekJock

Show Notes

0:00:34 Introductions

Dan Patriss (@geekjockblog & geekjock on BGG) drinking a The First Squeeze by Raleigh Brewing Company

Chris Kirkman (@dicehateme & ckirkman on BGG) drinking a Boosted Green Machine by Naked Juice

Kickstarter
0:05:37 Rocky Road a la Mode

0:06:41 Yokohama

0:08:28 Pod-X

0:09:51 Millennium Blades

0:12:38 Casual Game Insider

0:14:59 Scott King Gaming Calendar

0:16:37 Exoplanets

0:17:32 Fate of the Elder Gods launching 7/19/16

0:21:35 VR Boss Monster
0:22:18 Pokemon Go

Games Played
0:29:36 The Networks
0:34:07 Merchants of Araby
0:38:56 Guilds of London
0:39:34 Phase 10 Masters Edition
0:43:16 Animals on Board
0:46:35 Las Vegas
0:47:19 The Castles of Burgundy: The Card Game
0:52:52 Best Treehouse Ever
0:57:15 Timbuktu
1:08:22 Fire of Eidolon coming to Kickstarter on 7/14/16
1:14:56 The Animal Games coming to Kickstarter on 7/26/16
1:19:51 Tyrants of Underdark
1:33:25 My Village / Bruges / World’s Fair 1893
1:34:43 Loop, Inc.
1:43:16 Quadropolis Review

2:07:45 Listener Questions

2:11:42 Wrap Up

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Tonight Dan and Chris do their annual Origins recap show, and as tradition would have it we are joined by The Fleeples (Matt and Ben).

Well mostly Ben, as Riddle had some internet problems.

However, we cover the good the bad and the arguing, of all the games we got to play at this year’s Origins including some prototypes some new releases and some limited releases.

We covered a TON of games and prototypes so I was bound to miss something.
So please keep a lookout for our friend Scott King’s next Gaming calendar kickstarter coming up real soon. It’s always an amazing array of pictures that we all would love and very customizible.

Sorry for the length, it’s as hard to keep it under 3 hours when talking about a gaming weekend as it is to find Pikachu’s butt… oh wait…

Thanks for listening!

–GeekJock

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Show Notes

0:00:33 Introductions

Dan Patriss (@geekjockblog & geekjock on BGG) drinking a Harpoon Camp Wannamango

Chris Kirkman (@dicehateme & ckirkman on BGG) drinking an Olive Rosemary Martini

Matt Riddle (@mdriddlen & riddlen on BGG)

Ben Pinchback (@pinchback21 & bno70_1 on BGG)

0:09:25 Kirkman binge plays Pandemic Legacy
0:13:19 Discussion of BGG #1
0:18:00 Ticket to Ride: Rails & Sails
0:18:53 Dan tells a story
0:20:39 JP Coovert working on Geek Allstars T-shirt
0:21:25 Dan to open Board Game Bento box on Periscope.

Kickstarter
0:23:50 Rocky Road a la Mode

0:25:54 Exoplanets

0:28:05 Yokohama

0:30:30 Hero Realms

Main Topic – Origins 2016
0:33:20 Origins Purchases
0:37:07 Everyone realizes Riddle has officially exited the podcast.

Games Played at Origins
0:39:14 Guilds of London
0:45:28 Dangent: “4x Mean versus Euro Mean”
0:57:06 Mombasa
1:04:17 Mystic Vale
1:15:20 Yokohama
1:20:33 Dynasties
1:25:07 6 nimmt!
1:26:08 Fate of the Elder Gods
1:33:12 Plums
1:33:59 Legend of Sleepy Hollow
1:52:35 Heroes of Land, Air and Sea
1:56:41 Valor City Vigilantes
2:00:39 Karuba
2:05:47 Imhotep

Which game is better?

2:19:58 Sentinels of the Multiverse RPG
2:22:51 Quests of Valeria
2:24:39 Tyrants of the Underdark
2:30:30 Star Trek Ascendency
2:34:08 Wasteland Express Delivery Service
2:34:43 Port Royal
2:37:15 Ascension X: War of Shadows
2:38:10 Rocky Road a la Mode
2:40:17 Dead Last
2:47:45 Apotheca
2:50:25 Smugglers
2:51:18 The Networks
2:54:38 @pikachusbutt
2:55:56 Questions from Listeners
2:56:34 Flooded Forest
3:02:50 Merchants of Araby
3:04:24 Origins Awards

3:09:50 Wrap Up

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Tonight Dan and Chris are joined for yet another convention preview by W.Eric Martin of BGG News.

We talk a little about what we’ve been playing (Automobiles and Escape the Room) and then talk about all the games YOU should be looking forward to at Origins 2016.

I also wanted to mention (Since I completely goofed and forgot on the show) some seminars you might want to check out at Origins.

Friend of the show, gamer and our Lawyer advisor (kidding/not kidding)
Dave “buckeye Fitzy” Fitzgerald is going to be doing some panels at Origins.
10 AM Friday is event 9026 (seminar and Q&A) in Edward Parker Hayden room at Hilton, and 11 AM Saturday is event 9027 (Q&A) at Edna Boies Hopkins room of Hilton.

He talks about Game design and some law impacts of them. He’s an ip law dude (IIRC) and he’s got some great insight in that side of the world. So please check it out.
Thanks for Listening!

–GeekJock

 

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Show Notes

0:00:32 Introductions

Dan Patriss (@geekjockblog & geekjock on BGG)

Chris Kirkman (@dicehateme & ckirkman on BGG)

W. Eric Martin (@BoardgameNews & W Eric Martin on BGG)

Games We Have Been Playing
0:05:30 Escape the Room: Mystery at the Stargazer’s Manor
0:13:18 Automobiles
0:20:10 Battlecruisers

Main Topic – Origins 2016 Preview
0:25:50 Guilds of London
0:32:25 Yokohama
0:36:41 Imhotep
0:39:40 Dead Last
0:41:22 My Village
0:43:12 Junk Art
0:46:37 Alan’s Adventureland
0:48:07 Tin Goose
0:50:05 Aeon’s End
0:55:55 Fate of the Elder Gods
0:58:27 Heroes of Land, Air and Sea
1:01:17 Mystic Vale
1:07:25 Menu Masters
1:10:04 Simurgh
1:13:45 Animals On Board
1:18:09 Bear Valley
1:23:30 Crazy Karts
1:26:49 51st State Master Set
1:29:26 Wasteland Express Delivery Service
1:32:14 Plums
1:32:47 Tides of Madness
1:33:30 Arkwright
1:35:22 Internal Affairs
1:37:11 Morocco
1:38:33 Exoplanets

1:43:22 Valeria Card Kingdoms / Swinging Jivecat Voodoo Lounge / Villages of Valeria / Quests of Valeria

1:45:22 Origins Award Nominees
1:48:44 Codenames

1:52:45 Wrap Up

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Tonight Dan and Chris talk about the SDJ nominations and give our predictions, we also give nice long overviews of both Star Wars: Rebellion and Poseidon’s Kingdom and give our thoughts on each.

We go into some real nice details about these games and of course when talking about our 2 big games of Rebellion we recount some strategies, decisions and what we really think about different systems in the game.

If you have played Poseidon’s Kingdom or Rebellion please let us know and tell us what you think of them!

 

We hope you enjoy and of course thanks for listening!

–GeekJock

Show Notes

0:00:34 Introductions

Dan Patriss (@geekjockblog & geekjock on BGG) drinking a Big Wave Golden Ale (Kona Brewing Company)

Chris Kirkman (@dicehateme & ckirkman on BGG) drinking a Black Chai Tea

0:03:06 Cape Fear Games – New Sponsor of The Geek Allstars
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Sell your Magic the Gathering cards

0:08:20 Spiel des Jahres Nominations
Codenames / Imhotep / Karuba

Previous Winners

0:12:00 Recommended List: Spyfall / Animals On Board / Die fiesen 7 / Krazy WORDZ / Qwinto

0:15:42 Kennerspiel des Jahres Nominations
Isle of Skye / Pandemic Legacy / TIME Stories

Previous Winners

0:20:37 Recommended List: 7 Wonders: Duel / Blood Rage / Mombasa

0:32:08 Kinderspiel des Jahres Nominations
Leo / Mmm! / My First Stone Age

Previous Winners

Games We Have Been Playing
0:37:02 TIME Stories

0:49:50 Quadropolis

News
0:50:37 Finca is being reprinted by Crash Games

Main Topic – Poseidon’s Kingdom and Star Wars: Rebellion Overview

0:52:45 Poseidon’s Kingdom

1:19:17 Star Wars: Rebellion

2:55:14 Wrap Up

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Well we are back with one of our 15 min power hours!

4 hosts, 4 topics and a TON of awesome.

We are excited to be joined by the Hosts of Geek History Leson Jason Inman (DC all access) and Ashely V Robinson (Girl on Super Girl and Red Shirt Diaries).

We touch on comics (well duh), Movies and even some TV.

Oh and did I mention we even get into Captain America:Civil War (don’t worry no spoilers).

I think everyone will love this show it’s a great one for sure!

I won’t even post the questions we cover but we will let Mosley put them into the notes, there’s some great videos he can use as well, which I am sure will keep him busy for a while…(Sorry)

Thanks for Listening!

 

–GeekJock

 

Direct DL of show HERE

Show Notes

0:00:32 Introductions

Dan Patriss (@geekjockblog & geekjock on BGG) drinking a Blue Moon First Peach Ale

Chris Kirkman (@dicehateme & ckirkman on BGG) drinking a Top of the Hill blended Eight Oak Carolina Whiskey

Jason Inman (@jawiin)

Ashley V Robinson (@AshleyVRobinson)

10 Cent Origins
0:03:28 Introduction

0:03:54 Jason Inman

DC All Access

Rub Some Bacon On It (He’s the Robot)

0:06:12 Ashley V Robinson

Supergirl Reviews – Girl On Supergirl

Martini Mom and Devil Spawn Finale (She’s the Girl Scout)

Red Shirt Diaries

And of Course Geek History Lesson

0:09:15 Rhett and Link Most Complicated Board Game Ever

Games We Have Played Lately
0:11:22 Pandemic Legacy
0:11:54 Star Trek Catan
0:12:05 Other Star Trek Games

15 Minute Power Hour
0:14:30 Obscure Comic Book Character You Would Love to See in a TV Show or Movie
Dan – Hawk and Dove
Ashley – Young Avengers
Chris – The Question
Jason – Blue Beetle (Jaime Reyes)

0:25:27 Crisis On Infinite Earths explained

0:26:17 Rank Big/Small Screen Batman
Ashley – Ben Affleck / Kevin Conroy / Christian Bale / Diedrich Bader (Worst: George Clooney)
Dan – Kevin Conroy / Christian Bale / Ben Affleck / Will Arnett (Worst: Val Kilmer)
Jason – Kevin Conroy / Christian Bale / Ben Affleck / Will Friedle (Worst: William Baldwin)
Chris – Ben Affleck / Michael Keaton / Christian Bale (Worst: George Clooney)

0:41:38 Blockbuster Bomb That You Love Anyway

Jason – The Fountain

Chris – Waterworld

Ashley – Cloud Atlas

Dan – John Carter and all other movies that are terrible

0:56:44 First Comic You Read or What Hooked You on Comics

Ashley – The New Teen Titans #39
Jason – Batman #466 / The Death of Superman TPB
Dan – Who’s Who DC Comics / Legion of Superheroes
Chris – Sergeant Rock / GI Joe (Larry Hama)

1:10:36 Captain America: Civil War

1:22:32 Wrap Up
1:23:20 Bottom of the 9th Clubhouse Expansion on Kickstarter

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Dan and Chris sit down for a smaller show tonight.

First some News and KS chat then we discuss what the role of a reviewer should be in your buying and view of games.

We talk about a recent review of Back to The Future the card game.

Finally we hit the way back machine and do a top 11 for 2011, the first year that we did top lists of games on the show.
See how things have changed for us!

Thanks for Listening!

WARNING– I just got a new headset so I am getting used to how the sound is, and I got a little bit excited to be finally be back podcasting tonight hehe.

 

Direct DL is —> HERE

 

–GeekJock

 

Show Notes

0:00:33 Introductions

Dan Patriss (@geekjockblog & geekjock on BGG) drinking a Blue Moon Belgian White

Chris Kirkman (@dicehateme & ckirkman on BGG) drinking a Diet Pepsi

Kickstarter

0:05:59 Bottom of the 9th Clubhouse Expansion

0:09:21 Ghostbusters II

0:11:01 The Dresden Files Cooperative Card Game

0:12:15 Epic Resort: Villains Vacation

0:13:49 Quests of Valeria

0:16:06 Cavern Tavern

0:17:27 Aether Captains

News

0:21:22 Heroes of Land, Air and Sea
0:25:26 Tabletop Season 4
0:28:04 Barnes and Noble International Tabletop Day

Main Topics

0:31:02 Role of Reviewers

0:36:42 Back to the Future: An Adventure Through Time
Link to The Dice Tower Video Review

0:50:17 Top 11 of 2011

Dan
11. Kingdom Builder
10. Elder Sign
09. Small World Underground
08. Eclipse
07. The Castles of Burgundy
06. Hawaii
05. King of Tokyo
04. Eminent Domain
03. Last Will
02. Sentinels of the Multiverse
01. Airlines Europe

Chris
11. Trollhalla
10. The Road to Cantebury
09. Ascending Empires
08. Eminent Domain
07. Last Will
06. The Castles of Burgundy
05. Eclipse
04. Elder Sign
03. Sentinels of the Multiverse
02. Letters from Whitechapel
01. Belfort

1:19:18 Original 2011 Lists

Geek Allstars
5. Kingdom Builder
4. Quarriors!
3. Belfort
2. King of Tokyo
1. Eminent Domain

Dice Hate Me Games
3. Elder Sign
2. The Road to Cantebury
1. Belfort

1:21:37 Honorable Mentions

1:24:59 Geek History Lesson’s Jason Inman and Ashley V. Robinson to appear on next Geek Allstars for a 15 Minute Power Hour.

1:25:54 Dan and Chris to appear on next Rolling Dice and Taking Names podcast for Summer Movie Preview

1:26:48 Chris and Darrell are headed to Camp Launius for next The State of Games podcast while Jessica and TC will record a segment on solo gaming.

1:27:47 Wrap Up

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