Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they've played recently, including Horrified and The Castles of Tuscany. We then talk about flavor text in board games. In the return of the Board Game Etymology segment, Crystal discusses the origins of the word "flavor."
Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they've played recently, including Cuba Libre and Carpe Diem. We then start a 3-part series where we talk about our favorite game from each letter of the alphabet, starting from the end. Crystal then discusses the origin of the word "Alphabet."
Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games (or puzzles) they've played recently, including some Ravensburger Escape Puzzles and Slay the Spire. We then go over our top 5 themes in board games, whether they currently exist or not!
Ambie and Crystal discuss a book Tortured Cardboard, and a couple games they've played recently, including Roll Estate and Silver & Gold. We then talk about how theme, specifically light themes and dark themes, can affect a game. In this week's "Board Game Etymology" segment, Crystal discusses the origins of the word "point."
Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they've played recently, including Mahjong, Mountains, and Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale. We then discuss nature as a theme in board games.
Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they've played recently, including Letters from Whitechapel, Trogdor, and Gem Hens. We then discuss hype in board games and whether it's good or bad, or both.
Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they've played recently, including Fickle, Animal Upon Animal, Battle Dome, and Race for the Galaxy. We then talk about some of the different board gaming awards that are happening this summer. In this week's "Board Game Etymology" segment, Crystal discusses the origins of the word "prestigious."