In this episode, Cody expounds on the details of The Jones Theory, his philosopy regarding game collections, while John adds his own Richard Postulate to the discussion.  And, in Buy, Try, or Deny, we enter the fantastic world of Tolkien to take a look at Middle-Earth Quest from Fantasy Flight. 

 

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In this episode, we interview Looney Labs co-founder and chief designer Andrew Looney.  We talk with him about his company and his games, including reviews of Martian Fluxx and Aquarius.  And, in Buy, Try, or Deny we venture into the mysterious Temple of Chac to review The Adventurers from AEG!

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In this episode, we dip our feet in the deep waters of the Warhammer and Warhammer 40K universe, with reviews of Chaos In the Old World and Space Hulk, 3rd Edition. Plus, we discuss a new, chaotic contest!

 

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Why do a Top 10 list when you can go to 11?  In this episode, we talk about our Top 11 games of all time!  We also take a closer look at Arcane Legions, the new miniatures game from Wells Expeditions. And, in a new segment entitled "Games Cody Won't Play", John and Rachel take a look at Uwe Rosenberg's Le Havre.

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Newlywed Cody is on his honeymoon this week, but the show must go on!  Guest hosts David and Loyd (aka Single L) join John to discuss motivations for gaming.  In other word, why do we play games, and what keeps us in the hobby?  And, in Buy, Try, or Deny, we take a look at Battlestar Galactica: Pegasus Expansion.

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In this episode, we talk about that curious entity in gamer culture, the 'friendly local game store', or FLGS.  We discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of local game stores.  And, in Buy try or Deny, we take a look at the Pathfinder RPG, and bring you an interview with Erik Mona from Paizo Publishing.  We also bring you a bonus review of Livingstone by Playroom Entertainment.  Enjoy!

Links:

Paizo Publishing
Pathfinder RPG reference document

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In this gamer-sized episode, we talk about all the great stuff we did at Gen Con 2009, and bring you a whole bunch of discussion, stories, and interviews.  And, in Buy, Try, or Deny, we hop on our magic carpets and review Tales of the Arabian Nights.

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In this episode, we discuss new editions of older games (both board game and RPGs), and finally weigh in on the great debate between Dungeons & Dragons versions 3.5 and 4.0.  And, in Buy Try or Deny, we look at 2 great games from small publishers:  AmuseAmaze and WEGS (the Wickedly Errant Game System). 

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In this episode, we discuss how to navigate the wonderful world of game conventions, especially Gen Con, the "best 4 days in gaming".  And in Buy, Try, or Deny, we look at Wealth of Nations from Tablestar Games.  We also review board games Ruin and Word on the Street.

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In this episode, we bring you our coverage from the 2009 Origins Game Fair in Columbus, Ohio!  Interviews, commentary, and lots of other great stuff!  And, in Buy, Try, or Deny, we attempt to subvert treachery as we look at Are You the Traitor from Looney Labs.  Enjoy!

Links mentioned in this episode:

Arcane Legions
Buffalo Games
Gorilla Games
Geek Chic
Tablestar Games
Out-of-the-Box Publishing
Hollow Earth Expedition (Exile Games)

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In this bonus episode, we present the audio from the "Meet the Podcasters" panel at the 2009 Origins Game Fair in Columbus, Ohio.  This audio was recorded on June 26, 2009.  Enjoy!

 
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In this episode, we take a look at games for large groups.  What is the best game to bring out when you have 5 or more players?  And, we jump into hyperspace to review Space Alert from Rio Grande Games.  Will this cooperative space adventure be a buy, try, or deny?

Links mentioned in this episode:
Roman Taxi
World of Warcraft TCG
Battlestar Galactica: Pegasus Expansion
D&D 4th Edition - Eberron Players' Guide

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It's time for an upgrade!  In this episode, we take a look at various ways to enhance your games.  Whether it's card sleeves, animeeples, or complete game overhauls, there are lots of ways to 'renovate' your gaming experience! And, in our "Buy, Try, or Deny", we take a look at Cosmic Encounter by Fantasy Flight Games.

Links mentioned in this episode:

The Dice Tower Gaming Awards
Chaos in the Old World
Mayday Games
Artscow

Cosmic Encounter

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In this episode, we take a look at the wide world of 2-player games.  What should you play when you only have a pair? And in our "Buy, Try, or Deny" segment, we review Fits by Reiner Knizia.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Tower of Games
Middle-Earth Quest
Wits and Wagers Expansion
Fear of Girls

Fits

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In this episode, we discuss gaming spaces, from tiny spare bedrooms to expansive basements.  What makes a gaming space great?  We'll talk about it.  We take a another trip to the Lunch Table to discuss the newest version of the western-themed card game Bang!, and in "Buy, Try or Deny", we take a look at Small World from Days of Wonder. 

Links mentioned on this episode:

Drake's Flames
The D6 Generation

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In this episode, we celebrate the great American national pasttime of baseball!  We take a look a 4 games with baseball themes and mechanics: Harry's Grand Slam Baseball, Pizza Box Baseball, Strat-O-Matic Baseball, and MLB Sportsclix.  So, grab your popcorn and hot dog and enjoy the show!

Links mentioned on this episode:

Eye of the Vortex Online
Descent Quest Compendium
Kingsburg: To Forge a Realm
Gen Con Registration

And, if baseball is new to you, here's a basic overview of the rules: 

http://www.eteamz.com/baseball/rules/basic/

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In this episode, we go on a little gamer road trip to True Realm, a weekend of dungeon-delving, puzzle solving, and token trading, from the folks who bring the True Dungeon event to Gen Con every year.  We sit down for an interview with True Dungeon creator Jeff Martin, and bring you some audio footage from our weekend of adventuring!

For more information about True Dungeon and True Realm, visit the True Dungeon website. 

And, in our Buy, Try, or Deny segment, we fire up our cauldrons to play Witch's Brew, a clever card game from Rio Grande Games.

In our Gen Con news segment, we mentioned a great event called "You Too Can Cthulhu".  Check out their website here.

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Episode 16 – The Collector's Edition

In this episode, we discuss how to build your game collection, and we specifically talk about what Cody calls "The Jones Theory".  How are you building YOUR game collection?  Also, in our "Buy, Try, or Deny" segment, we take a look at Deadlands: Reloaded and the Savage Worlds game system. 

Here's the link to the one-sheet adventure that we played in our playtest:  Lynched!

Thanks for listening!  We'd love to hear from you - drop us a line in the Game On Inbox at gameoninbox@gmail.com!

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Episode #15 – Who's Yer Con 2009

In this episode, recorded "mostly live" at Who's Yer Con 2009, we talk with lots of folks that help to make Who's Yer Con such a great local con: volunteers, GM's, and uncommon common gamers!  And, we bring you our first ever Buy, Try, or Deny in front of a live audience, this time for the new game Ninja vs. Ninja, from Out of the Box Publishing.  We hope you enjoy this special "Game On Location" episode.  Thanks for listening!

 

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Episode #14 – The Old Guard

In this episode of Game On! with Cody and John, we sit down with James Gazaway, a good friend and mentor with a long and distinguished record of gaming. We'll talk about how gaming has shaped his life, his family, and his career, and what the hobby has meant to him over the years.  We even get a chance to play one of James' favorite games, the historical boardgame Kingmaker from Avalon Hill. Will this classic be a buy, try, or deny?

Plus, we'll give you gaming news in the Game On! Inbox, a brand new edition of "The Lunch Table", and a contest where you could win a copy of Backseat Drawing.  Thanks for listening!

 

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Episode #13 – Brother, Can You Spare a Game?

Game On Inbox:

1.      Game we’ve played lately:

Fury of Dracula, Hyper Slide, Tiki Topple, and more!

Cody tells us about DDXP!

NEW SEGMENT! - The Lunch Table
John and his co-workers take a look at the party game Rorschach

3.      Contest results -  congratulations to our winner!  Come to Who's Yer Con to see us and win prizes!

 The Big Deal:  Brother, Can You Spare a Game?

We discuss gaming during the economic downturn.  What can you do to keep gaming even when the money is scarce?  We'll talk about it.

Wanna game for free? Come to Who's Yer Con and game with Cody and John!

How is the economic recession affecting YOUR gamig?  E-mail us at gameoninbox@gmail.com or post in our guild!

 Buy, Try, or Deny:  The War for Edadh

We review this unique card game from Warior Elite LTD.  Will we give it a "buy, try, or deny?"

Thanks as always for listening! Stay tuned for Episode 14, coming in just two weeks. In the meantime, subscribe to our RSS feed and tell a friend!  We are available in iTunes, and many other podcatchers.  And, don't forget to join the Game On! Guild on BoardGameGeek.com!

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Episode #12 – New Frontiers

Game On Inbox:

Details and links are coming (as soon as BGG is back up!).  Stay tuned!!

New contest - you could win a copy of "Living Labyrinth" from Bucephalus Games!

 The Big Deal:  New Frontiers

We discuss board games for roleplayers, and RPGs for boardgamers.  Are you willing to explore some "new frontiers" in your gaming hobby?Where is your "line" when it comes to gaming?  

 Buy, Try, or Deny:  Kingsburg

Our first "by request" review!  We'll take a look at ths great hybrid game from Elfinworks and Fantasy Flight.  Will it be a "buy, try, or deny"?

Thanks so much for listening! Stay tuned for Episode 13, coming in just two weeks. In the meantime, subscribe to our RSS feed and tell a friend!  We are available in iTunes, and many other podcatchers.  And, don't forget to join the Game On! Guild on BoardGameGeek.com!

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Episode #11 – I'm Up In The Moon!!

Game On Inbox:

1.      Game we’ve played lately:

Kind of a dry spell!  tried Ubongo, not much else!

 2.      Game news:

a.      New executive director for GAMA - see announcement here.
b.      Gen Con to emerge from Chapter 11!  Press relsease here.
c.      Who's Yer Con  - March 13-15, 2009.  Who's Yer Con is a completely FREE game convention, sponsored by Who's Yer Gamers.  Come game with Cody and John here in beautiful Indianapolis!  Check out their website for all the details!

In this episode, we give you a super-sized look at Android, the new epic boardgame from Fantasy Flight.  You'll get a full detailed review, plus some "on location" commentary, and the premiere guest appearance by our good gaming buddy Loyd (aka "Single L")!   Will we give "Android" a buy, try, or deny?

Thanks so much for listening! Stay tuned for Episode 12, coming in just two weeks. In the meantime, subscribe to our RSS feed and tell a friend!  We are available in iTunes, and many other podcatchers.  And, don't forget to join the Game On! Guild on BoardGameGeek.com!

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Episode #10 – The Line

Game On Inbox:

1.      Game we’ve played lately:

Trivial Pursuit Digital Choice, Talisman, Monty Python Fluxx, Ghost Stories, Wasabi!, and more!

 2.      Game news:

a.      New version of Incan Gold to be released in Spring 2009
b.      Troll scenario for Battlelore available at Fantasy Flight site
c.      Zombiegeddon - new Knizia game from Twilight Creations

3.      Contest results -  congratulations to our winner!

 The Big Deal:  The Line

We discuss controversial board and card games, such as Blasphemy and the Suicide Bomber Card Game, as well as some controversially themed RPGs.  How far is too far when is comes to game theme?

Where is your "line" when it comes to gaming?  E-mail us at gameoninbox@gmail.com or post in our guild!

 Buy, Try, or Deny:  Toboggans of Doom

We review this unique game from Bucephalus Games about riding your tricked out toboggan down a treacherous, snowy hill.  Is it a "risky proposition" to add this to your game collection?

Thanks so much for listening! Stay tuned for Episode 11, coming in just two weeks. In the meantime, subscribe to our RSS feed and tell a friend!  We are available in iTunes, and many other podcatchers.  And, don't forget to join the Game On! Guild on BoardGameGeek.com!

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Episode #9 – A Very Special "Game On!" 

Game On Inbox: 

1. Game we’ve played lately: :

1. Red November 
2. Shadows Over Camelot
3. Savage Worlds RPG 
4. Android - got it in the mail, will play soon!

2. Game news:
1. Qwirkle Cubes - release set for March 2009
2. Memoir '44 Campaign book
3. Pandemic at Best Dang Games - free plush microbe!
   
3. New contest - win a new copy of Battlestar Galactica: the Board Game!
    

A Very Special "Game On!"

In this episode, Cody and John try and reconicile with their most hated games, Carcassonne (for Cody) and The Settlers of Catan (for John).  Will there be a Christmas miracle that changes their minds?

Thanks so much for listening! Stay tuned for Episode 10, coming in just two weeks. In the meantime, subscribe to our RSS feed and tell a friend!  We are available in iTunes, and many other podcatchers.  And, don't forget to join the Game On! Guild on BoardGameGeek.com!

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Episode #8 – " Game On Location" with Who’s Yer Gamers? 

Game On Inbox: 

1. Game we’ve played lately:

• Thanksgiving holiday at John’s house:
1. Formula D
2. Sorry Sliders
3. Jamaica
4. Dominion
   
• Cody’s weekend in Chicago
1. Played lots of D&D over the holiday!

2. Game news:
1. John got Wii Guitar Hero:World Tour for $59!  w00t!
2. Also got a new bookshelf – already full!
3. Gen Con to be sold? Potential buyers submit “letter of intent”(link to letter), which was then rejected by Gen Con 2 days later.  (link to letter from Adrian Swartout):
4. Results of “Games for Troops” fundraiser from BoardGameNews:
5. Result of viral marketing thing at FFG: Android, a game about solving a murder in a dystopian future society.  Looks mega cool!!  (also, FFG has a nice new website...)
   
3. Listener feedback
1. Co-op games we left out – Betrayal at House on the Hill, Space Alert, Cranium Hoopla, Lord of the Rings, Scotland Yard
    

The Big Deal: Who’s Yer Gamers? 

• Interview with Ken Goad at “Thanks 4 Giving” game day, sponsored by "Who's Yer Gamers", a local gaming organization committed to spreading the gaming hobby
• Check them out www.whosyergamers.org for more info
• Also, www.whosyercon.com for info on Who's Yer Con 2009!
• "Common Gamer" interviews – Matt, Jennifer, Paul

Buy, Try, or Deny: Red November 

Rio Grande Games, released in 2008.  Designed by Bruno Faidutti and Jef Gontier.  3-8 players (playable with 2).

Is this cooperative game a Buy, Try, or Deny? Listen and find out!

Thanks so much for listening! Stay tuned for Episode 9, coming in just two weeks. In the meantime, subscribe to our RSS feed and tell a friend!  We are available in iTunes, and many other podcatchers.  And, don't forget to join the Game On! Guild on BoardGameGeek.com!