Eternally Board

Episode 22 - Mechanical Problems

8/13/2018

In this episode of Eternally Board, we discuss our least favorite game mechanics and why they are terrible, along with our Top 3 worst mechanics overall. As usual, we end the episode with our takes on recently played games. Games discussed include:

Luxor
Moa
Space Planets
Tiny Park
The Lady and the Tiger
Raiders of the North Sea
The Thing at Outpost 31
Feudum
Memoarrrr
La Citta
The Lost Paradise
Uptown
Linko
I'm the Boss

(music: "Timeless Journey" by Sam Dillard)

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Episode 21 - Theft or Inspiration?

7/13/2018

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Is board game idea theft becoming more common place? In this episode of Eternally Board, we discuss this topic with fellow game designer Kevin Nunn, along with our Top 3 derivative games. Games discussed include:

Risk Legacy
Chameleon
Times Up!
Insider
Werewords
Pandemic
Defenders of the Realm

(music: "Dark Horizons" by Koji Kondo)

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Episode 20 - Lost in Application

6/17/2018

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In this episode of Eternally Board we talk about board games that integrate applications into their play. We also go through our top 3 technology assisted board games and discuss what we've been playing lately. Games discussed include:

Unlock
Space Alert
One Night Ultimate Werewolf
Alchemists
Gaia Project
Viticulture

(music: "Thunderstruck" by Koji Kondo)

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Episode 19 - This Episode Delivers

5/8/2018

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In this episode of Eternally Board we talk about Pick-up and Deliver games, including Trey's new game Empyreal: Spells and Steam, now on Kickstarter! We also go through our top 3 Pick-up and Deliver games and discuss what we've been playing lately. Games discussed include:

Empyreal: Spells and Steam
Istanbul
Steam
Age of Industry
Heartland Hauling Co.
NMBR 9
Pizza Theory
Fast Forward: Fortress
This War of Mine
Temporal Odyssey
Unlock: Squeak and Sausage
Unlock: the Formula

(music: "Hyrulean Overture Part 1" by freezetag on OC Remix)

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Episode 18 - Style OVer Substance

4/6/2018

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In this episode of Eternally Board we have special guest The Most Critical Gamer (TM), Ben Miller, on to talk about the value of style in board games and if new games are emphasizing it over substance. We also go through our top 3 aesthetically pleasing board games and discuss what we've been playing lately. Games discussed include:

Gaia Project
Civilization: A New Dawn
The Dice Throne
Chameleon

(music: "Golden Cartridge" by Quinn Fox on OC Remix)

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Episode 17 - Gaming Religiously

3/18/2018

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In this episode of Eternally Board we have special guest rabbi Gideon Estes on to talk about religion in gaming. We also go through our top 3 board games with religious themes and discuss what we've been playing lately.

-Gloomhaven
-Pandemic Legacy Season 2
-Clans of Caledonia
-Welcome to Centerville
-Harvest

(music: "Hyrulean Overture" by Koji Kondo on OC Remix)

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Episode 16 - Why all the hate for hate?

2/24/2018

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Today on Eternally Board we’ll be discussing the recently wrapped controversial HATE Kickstarter which earned $1.5 million dollars and ask if there is a double standard between board and video games when it comes to adult content. We also go through our top 3 Adult Board Games, and discuss what we've been playing lately.

-Rising Sun
-Welcome to Centerville
-China
-Quick and Dirty
-F*** the Game

(music: "Hey Listen" by Koji Kondo on OC Remix)

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Episode 15 - Blindspot for the Colorblind

2/3/2018

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Today on Eternally Board we’ll be discussing games for the color blind and other disabilities. Then we’ll take a look at some new games we’ve played lately including Pandemic Legacy: Season Two. To help us with these discussions today we have our returning guest host and producer of the show, Ian Failing.

Games discussed this week:

-Pandemic Legacy: Season Two
-Unlock!
-Coin Quest
-Not Alone
-Lisboa
-Quixx
-Fields of Green
-Supercard Buddyfight
-Dragoborne

(music: "Royal Treasure" by Koji Kondo on OC Remix)

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Episode 14 - The Best and Worst of 2017

1/16/2018

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On this episode of Eternally Board, Ben "The Most Critical Gamer" returns as guest host as we announce our best and worst games of 2017. We also discussed trends of the year and what we're looking forward to in 2018! Finally we’ll round out the discussion with a look at some new games we’ve played lately.

Games discussed this week:

Spirit Island
Gloomhaven
Hunt for the Ring
Super Motherload
Venus Next
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
Pulsar 2849
Spot It
Adventure Time Love Letter
Fallout
Manasurge

(music: "Thunderstruck" by Big Giant Circles on OC Remix)

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Episode 13 - Disposable games a Disposable Fad?

12/26/2017

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Today on Eternally Board we’ll be discussing one-play games, which includes escape room games and legacy games. We’ll then go through our top 3 one-play games of all time. Finally we’ll round out the discussion with a look at some new games we’ve played lately. To help us with these discussions today we have our returning guest host, Ben, as well as a new guest, Emma.

Games discussed this week:

Pandemic Legacy
The EXIT Series
Risk Legacy
Seafall
Escape the Room

(music: "Tale in Piano" by kLuTz on OC Remix)

Note: This episode was recorded way back in October, I now realize Gloomhaven is probably the best disposable game (and that you can easily drop in new players into a campaign, unlike what I said in this episode). We'll probably revisit this topic in the future where we'll discuss games such as Gloomhaven, 7th Continent, Charterstone, and Near and Far.