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07 Feb 2022Back Chat (Top 10 Kickstarter Board Games) Ep26 feat. La Granja, Jiangnan, Hens, Yokai Septet & more00:39:01

❤ Wow we got through the top 10 in 39 minutes! Maybe too much caffeine? Happy Monday and hope you enjoying listening to more chats about the campaigns that caught our eye this fortnight. Stay happy & safe!  A&M ❤

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:32 Number 10
05:10 Number 9
08:21 Number 8
10:44 Number 7
15:38 Number 6
19:28 Number 5
22:14 Number 4
25:22 Number 3
30:42 Number 2
35:13 Number 1
38:24 Wrap Up

Thanks for stopping by! We're Amy & Maggie aka ThinkerThemer. We're an Australian couple with two very different perspectives of what makes a great board game - Amy (Thinker) is all about the mechanics and enjoys tight, competitive games, and Maggie (Themer) is all about the storytelling and the theme of the game, and the 'world' that the designer is trying to create. Subscribe to our channel to hear us talk about these two elements of a game, and how well integrated we feel these are in delivering a cohesive and wonderful game experience.  

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14 Feb 2022Small Talk 27 | Our Top 5 Board Game Mechanics | 5 Fillers (Feat. Floating Floors, Nova Luna & More)00:57:50

❤ Hey hey it's Valentine's Day and we are sending all of the love & positive vibes from Australia for your week ahead....! Hope you've all had a fabulous weekend and now can kick some goals & find some joy in the work week. Happy Monday! A&M x ❤

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
01:18 Postcard Update
04:44 IAQ - Our Top 5 Mechanics
06:39 #5 top mechanic (Maggie)
09:42 #5 top mechanic (Amy)
11:07 #4 top mechanic (Maggie)
12:30 #4 top mechanic (Amy)
14:08 #3 top mechanic (Maggie)
17:12 #3 top mechanic (Amy)
20:12 #2 top mechanic (Maggie)
21:56 #2 top mechanic (Amy)
23:42 #1 top mechanic (Maggie)
27:36 #1 top mechanic (Amy)
32:07 Spirits of the Forest
37:06 The Rules of Everything
40:56 For the King (and Me)
46:45 Floating Floors
51:19 Nova Luna

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Thanks for stopping by to hear our FAQ and our thoughts on these filler games! We're Amy & Maggie aka ThinkerThemer. We're an Australian couple with two very different perspectives of what makes a great board game - Amy (Thinker) is all about the mechanics and enjoys tight, competitive games, and Maggie (Themer) is all about the storytelling and the theme of the game, and the 'world' that the designer is trying to create. Subscribe to our channel to hear us talk about these two elements of a game, and how well integrated we feel these are in delivering a cohesive and wonderful game experience.  
Are you #teamthinker or #teamthemer? ❤🏳️‍🌈🇦🇺

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21 Feb 2022Back Chat (Top 10 Kickstarter Board Games) Ep27 feat. Rolling Heights, Earth, Tindaya & more00:37:52

❤ We can only apologise in advance for what happens when we record late at night. Have we mentioned we're NOT night owls? But we did it! And it's Monday! So Happy Monday and hope that you're enjoying looking at all of these new games as crowdfunding season really starts to kick in. Stay healthy and happy!  A&M ❤

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
01:17 Number 10
03:12 Number 9
06:05 Number 8
08:16 Number 7
10:58 Number 6
12:33 Number 5
16:28 Number 4
22:48 Number 3
28:02 Number 2
32:10 Number 1
36:42 Wrap Up

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02 Mar 2022Small Talk Ep28.... LA IAQs.... 🇺🇸00:18:52

We made it to the US!!!! 😄🇺🇸❤🥳
Sorry that there's no games this week... but we hope you enjoy this quick update about our trip so far, as well as some IAQs. 
Happy Monday wonderful people
A&M

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14 Mar 2022Small Talk Ep29.... Vegas & Dice Tower West.... 🇺🇸00:52:22

Sorry - a correction for around the 36:20 mark; Blue Lagoon is by Reiner Knizia (not Michael Kiesling). Vegas brain! 

We are on a burger diet 😬 and have not stopped since we arrived!!! 😴💤 But when in Vegas! 
This time there's lots of games to talk about (we played soooo many at DTW) but no IAQs. Trying to get back on schedule with the content but hope you enjoy this video in the meantime. 
Happy Monday wherever you are 💕 
A&M

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27 Mar 2022Back Chat (Top 10 Kickstarter Board Games) Ep28 feat. Motor City, Oak, Encyclopedia & more00:40:49

Happy Monday! We recorded this one just before we left LA to hop on the plane back home. Thank you for your patience during our travels and great to be back for another look at the crowdfunding world which is back in full swing! What have you been backing since we've been gone? A&M ❤

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
00:50 - Number 10
03:37 - Number 9
07:49 - Number 8
11:16 - Number 7
14:53 - Number 6
19:54 - Number 5
25:28 - Number 4
29:08 - Number 3
31:50 - Number 2
35:27 - Number 1
39:53 - Wrap up

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05 Apr 2022Small Talk 31 | Backing Games & Doppelgängers | 5 Fillers (Feat. Bullet, Summer Camp, Claim & more)00:54:03

❤ Welcome back to episode 31 of Small Talk... not QUITE back to our couch but back to our usual format and back in Australia!! Ahh it's so nice to spend Mondays here with you. Have a wonderful week ahead! A&M x ❤ 

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11 Apr 2022Back Chat Ep29 + Deliveries of Campaigns Past00:36:04

Oooo lucky for our wallets that things have been a little quieter for us on the crowdfunding sites this fortnight so we reduced our list to 5 this week and instead we talk about some new game arrivals!  Happiest of Mondays to you all! A&M ❤

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
01:06 - Deliveries of campaigns past
10:04 - Number 5
12:45 - Number 4
16:03 - Number 3
20:45 - Number 2
27:13 - Number 1
35:34 - Wrap up

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18 Apr 2022Small Talk 32 | Just Married | 5 Filler Board Games (Floriferous, Dog Lover, Whirling Witchcraft...)00:57:00

❤ Our first video filmed since becoming wife and wife :D thank you all so much for the well wishes... we had the most perfect day and we're so happy to now be married. Hope whatever you were doing in the last week was just as filled with joy. Happy Monday... lots of love A&M x ❤ 

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26 Apr 2022Back Chat (Top 10 Board Game Campaigns) Ep30 feat. Last Light, Sleeping Gods Distant Skies & More00:50:37

❤ Happy Monday to the joeyfam and all of this wonderful community! We hope wherever you are that this week is a fabulous one, and we can't wait to hear what you've been backing. So many good choices....  A&M ❤

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
01:05 Number 10
03:41 Number 9
08:00 Number 8
14:59 Number 7
18:00 Number 6
21:11 Number 5
24:50 Number 4
28:38 Number 3
34:12 Number 2
42:04 Number 1
50:06 Wrap Up

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03 May 2022Small Talk 33 | Themer Birthday 🎉 | 5 Filler Board Games (Caper Europe, Explore & Draw, Aldabas..)01:04:53

❤ Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Maggggggiiieeeeeeeee... happy birthday to you (HIP HIP HOORAY!) Hope you enjoy this episode of Small Talk & have a wonderful week ahead everyone! A&M ❤ 

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09 May 2022Back Chat (Top 10 Board Game Campaigns) Ep31 feat. Oranienburger Kanal, Through Ice and Snow & More00:50:47

❤ Another fortnight and more opportunities to break that new year's resolution - eep - but how can we resist mushrooms and cats? HOW?!...Hope you're all smiling this week! A&M ❤

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16 May 2022Small Talk 34 | Haircuts? | Filler Board Games (Paint the Roses, Animal Kingdoms & Spirit of Eden)01:00:27

❤ Have you got your cuppa? It's definitely getting chilly here in Melbourne but welcome to a new week!! We're chatting about a whole variety of things in this episode, as well as some more games of course! Have a wonderful Monday wherever you are. A&M ❤ 

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24 May 2022Back Chat (Top 5 Board Game Campaigns) Ep32 feat. Anunnaki, Micro Cosmos, Boardgametables & more00:29:53

❤ Let's all say it together now.... ~F I S C A L L Y ~ R E S P O N S I B L E ~! Happy Monday friends! A&M ❤

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31 May 2022Small Talk 35 | Myer-Briggs | Filler Board Games (incl. P'achakuna, The Guild of Merchant Explorers)00:52:40

❤  Are we ramblier than usual in this episode? 😅  I think so.... s0000oooo don't forget to use the timestamps if you need to!! Happy Monday and hope you're smiling. A&M ❤ 

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08 Jun 2022Back Chat (Top 10 Board Game Campaigns) Ep33 feat. Castles of Burgundy, ARCS, Bark Avenue & More...00:53:49

❤ Remember that time we said we were saving money **HAHAH** (looking at you Episode 22) Turns out it was for this week! What a fantastic fortnight of interesting games. What are you backing? Is Space or Castles your jam this week? A&M ❤

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14 Jun 2022Small Talk 36 ~ This just in! | More Board Games (Creature Comforts, It's a Wonderful Kingdom)01:03:40

❤ Hello and we hope this video finds you smiling on this wonderful Monday. Happy Pride month! If you're reading this, thank you so much for watching each week and we are so grateful for your support. A&M ❤ 

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21 Jun 2022Back Chat (Top 5 Board Game Campaigns) Ep34 feat. Septima, First in Flight, Skyrise & More...00:30:38

❤ Happy Monday friends! Hoping that wherever you are, whatever the weather, and whoever you're with... that you're having the best week full of board games. A&M xo ❤

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28 Jun 2022Small Talk 37 ~ Astrophotography | More Board Games (Oh My Goods, Decorum, Parade)00:50:28

❤ With everything happening in the world, we are putting extra love out into the universe today. Wherever you are, take care of yourselves and we hope you find some joy in sharing in games with us this episode. A&M xx ❤

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05 Jul 2022Back Chat (Top 5 Board Game Campaigns) Ep35 feat. Helsinki, Drop Bears, Stonewall Uprising & More...00:32:47

❤ Maggie is very expressive this episode 😂 Making up for the fact that we only have a top 5 again this fortnight friends... hoping that means you can continue to save some money and/or find some gems at your local FLGS instead. Have a wonderful week & happy Monday! A&M xo ❤

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19 Jul 2022Back Chat (Top 6 Board Game Campaigns) Ep36 feat. Sunshine City, Moon & More...00:35:06

❤ We are surrounded by games and feel we may have indeed overcommitted! ... Even though all these boxes are mostly for one game 😅
Have a wonderful week & happy Monday! A&M xo ❤

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26 Jul 2022Small Talk 38 ~ USA Travels | Board Games (Marvel Dice Throne, Troyes Dice, Dungeons, Dice & Danger)00:45:58

We're loving our travels around the US! This video was filmed in LA where we learned filming spots are highly contested! 😅 Hope you're having a great week! A&M xx ❤

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30 Jul 2022Top 10 Upcoming Games to *Buy, Try or Spy* at GenCon 202200:45:35

Well it’s almost time for GenCon 2022 and since we are mapping out our purchases and demos (or just glimpses of new prototypes!) we thought we’d create a video to share with you. 
And even if you can’t make it this year we hope that this list provides a bit of a glimpse into the interesting and exciting upcoming games in the back half of this year :D 

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22 Aug 2022Small Talk 40 ~feat. Sneaky Guest Boston | Board Game Reviews (Kites, San Francisco, Cat in the Box)00:54:22

❤ We are wishing you all a very happy and healthy week ahead. A&M xx ❤

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08 Sep 2022Small Talk 41 ~ Dominican Republic | Board Game Reviews (Astra, Town 66, Cinderella's Dance)00:47:32

❤ We had a sudden family emergency last week and had to travel to the Dominican Republic. In spite of the circumstances we found time to reconnect with Maggie's family and of course found time to sneak in a couple of smaller games. Thank you for all of the love and support, we're so grateful for this community. A&M xx ❤

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03 Aug 2022Small Talk 39 ~ Merida, Mexico | Board Game Reviews (CuBirds, Thurn & Taxis, Planted, & Veggies)00:44:00

We are off schedule again but trying to post videos whenever we can - editing in airports! Thanks for bearing with us and we'll be back to our regular schedule soon! ❤️

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13 Sep 202210, OUT OF 10 (Part 1) We rate our entire board game collection!01:26:48

Welcome to our new series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives. We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember..... 
1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not a judgment on game quality or the likelihood you would feel the same, 
2) our game preferences are ever evolving and these may change, 
3) we respect and would love to hear your differences of ratings in the comments... that's what makes gaming so fascinating and full of joy. There is something for everyone! 💜

Thanks for watching, and can't wait to hear what you think! 
A&M xx

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19 Sep 202210, OUT OF 10 (Part 2) - We rate our entire board game collection!01:20:15

Thank you for all of your lovely feedback and comments on Part 1's video. 😍

This is Part 2 of our new series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives. We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember..... 
1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not a judgment on game quality or the likelihood you would feel the same, 
2) our game preferences are ever evolving and these may change, 
3) we respect and would love to hear your differences of ratings in the comments... that's what makes gaming so fascinating and full of joy. There is something for everyone! 💜

Thanks for watching,
A&M xx

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26 Sep 202210, OUT OF 10 (Part 3) - We rate our entire board game collection!01:10:12

Happy Monday and thank you for watching! 😍

This is Part 3 of our new series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives. We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember..... 
1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not a judgment on game quality or the likelihood you would feel the same, 
2) our game preferences are ever evolving and these may change, 
3) we respect and would love to hear your differences of ratings in the comments... that's what makes gaming so fascinating and full of joy. There is something for everyone! 💜

Have a great week ahead,
A&M xx

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04 Oct 202210, OUT OF 10 (Part 4): A Roll & Write Special 🎲01:08:28

Happy Monday and thank you for listening! 😍

This is Part 4 of our new series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives - and this is a special roll & write episode (one of a few we think....).
We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember..... 
1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not a judgment on game quality or the likelihood you would feel the same, 
2) our game preferences are ever evolving and these may change, 
3) we respect and would love to hear your differences of ratings in the comments... that's what makes gaming so fascinating and full of joy. There is something for everyone! 💜

Have a great week ahead,
A&M xx

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17 Oct 2022Small Talk 42 ~ PAX Australia Recap | Board Game Reviews (Dog Park, Sync or Swim, Wok and Roll)00:44:30

❤ Ahhh, it's so nice to be back on the couch. This week is a HUGE week for game previews so we're happy to take some time out just to catch up with you all - it feels like so long since the last Small Talk episode! It was also a big week visiting the mailbox, with so many new games arriving, as well as some postcards which always make us smile. Have a glorious week ahead, A&M xx ❤

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23 Oct 202210, OUT OF 10 (Part 5): We rate our entire board game collection!01:07:44

Happy Monday and thank you for watching! 😍

This is Part 5 of our new series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives. We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember..... 
1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not a judgment on game quality or the likelihood you would feel the same, 
2) our game preferences are ever evolving and these may change, 
3) we respect and would love to hear your differences of ratings in the comments... that's what makes gaming so fascinating and full of joy. There is something for everyone! 💜

Have a great week ahead,
A&M xx

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06 Nov 202210, OUT OF 10 (Part 6): We rate our entire board game collection!01:05:38

Happy Monday and thank you for watching! 😍

This is Part 6 of our series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives. We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember..... 
1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not a judgment on game quality or the likelihood you would feel the same, 
2) our game preferences are ever evolving and these may change, 
3) we respect and would love to hear your differences of ratings in the comments... that's what makes gaming so fascinating and full of joy. There is something for everyone! 💜

Have a great week ahead,
A&M xx

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13 Nov 202210, OUT OF 10 (Part 7): A 2-Player Board Games Special01:02:29

Happy Monday and thank you for watching! 😍

This is Part 7 of our series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives. We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember..... 
1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not a judgment on game quality or the likelihood you would feel the same, 
2) our game preferences are ever evolving and these may change, 
3) we respect and would love to hear your differences of ratings in the comments... that's what makes gaming so fascinating and full of joy. There is something for everyone! 💜

Have a great week ahead,
A&M xx

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16 Jan 202310, out of 10: 100 GAMES DONE!!! We continue to rate our entire board game collection (Part 10!)01:04:07

Happy Monday! 😍 Welcome to part 10!!

This makes 100 games we've now rated for 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN! This is the series where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives. We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember..... 
1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not a judgment on game quality or the likelihood you would feel the same, 
2) our game preferences are ever evolving and these may change, 
3) we respect and would love to hear your differences of ratings in the comments... that's what makes gaming so fascinating and full of joy. There is something for everyone! 💜

Have a great week ahead!
A&M xx

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05 Dec 202210, OUT OF 10 (Part 9): Even MORE 2-Player Board Games! ☯00:48:35

Happy Monday and thank you for watching! 😍

This is Part 9 of our series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives. We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember..... 
1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not a judgment on game quality or the likelihood you would feel the same, 
2) our game preferences are ever evolving and these may change, 
3) we respect and would love to hear your differences of ratings in the comments... that's what makes gaming so fascinating and full of joy. There is something for everyone! 💜

Have a great week ahead,
A&M xx

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06 Feb 202310, OUT OF 10: Even More Roll & Writes! 🎲 (Part 11)00:47:34

Happy Monday and thank you for listening! 😍

This is Part 11 of our series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives - and this is the SECOND special roll & write episode 

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23 Jan 2023Top 10 Most Anticipated Board Games of 202300:43:12

How is it the end of January already?! 2023 has well and truly arrived and we're sooooooooo excited about all of the board game goodness headed our way. We hope you enjoy this list of some of our most anticipated titles of this year.

Thank you to all of our wonderful subscribers for creating such an incredible community, and to our joeyfam who support us to continue doing this! Wherever you are we hope you're having a lovely start to the year. A&M x

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21 Nov 202210, OUT OF 10: We rate our entire board game collection! (Part 8)00:55:16

Hi everyone! Maggie has been very sick this week and so you have EVEN MORE AMY talking than usual. Sorry about that :D Thank you for watching!

This is Part 8 of our series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives. We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember..... 
1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not a judgment on game quality or the likelihood you would feel the same, 
2) our game preferences are ever evolving and these may change, 
3) we respect and would love to hear your differences of ratings in the comments... that's what makes gaming so fascinating and full of joy. There is something for everyone! 💜

Have a great week ahead,
A&M xx

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12 Dec 2022Top 10 Board Games of 202201:05:33

WOW what another huge year of game releases! We've had so much fun playing these 2022 titles and have loved sharing & discussing many of these titles with you all over the last year. 

Our channel is supported by our YouTube channel members (our joeyfam!) Please consider supporting us to continue making unpaid board game review content. 

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27 Feb 202310, OUT OF 10 (Part 12): We have far too many games!00:52:29

I wish we could say we're half way, but we're probably not after 120 mini reviews!! Happy Monday and thank you for sticking with us through this series!

This is Part 12 of our series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives!

We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember.....

1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not a judgment on game quality or the likelihood you would feel the same,
2) our game preferences are ever evolving and these may change,
3) we respect and would love to hear your differences of ratings in the comments... that's what makes gaming so fascinating and full of joy. There is something for everyone! 💜

Have a great week ahead,
A&M xx

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:27 Yokai Septet
03:04 Cockroach Poker
07:33 Oaxaca: Crafts of a Culture
13:31 Motor City
19:12 Psychic Pizza Deliverers Go to the Ghost Town
24:34 The Towers of Arkhanos
29:37 Illumination
34:15 Akropolis
39:01 Chai
44:54 Rococo Deluxe Edition
51:47 Wrap up

Thanks for stopping by! We're Amy & Maggie aka ThinkerThemer. We're an Australian couple with two very different perspectives of what makes a great board game - Amy (Thinker) is all about the mechanics and enjoys tight, competitive games, and Maggie (Themer) is all about the storytelling and the theme of the game, and the 'world' that the designer is trying to create. Subscribe to our channel to hear us talk about these two elements of a game, and how well integrated we feel these are in delivering a cohesive and wonderful game experience. 
#boardgames #tabletopgames #thinkerthemer ❤🏳️‍🌈🇦🇺

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08 May 202310, OUT OF 10 (Part 13): The Episode Maggie's Been Dreading - ABSTRACTS!!00:54:25

Here's one for the Thinkers in the house! Themeless, Storyless, Abstract goodness. As dry as they come. Watch along as we try to find Maggie an abstract that she likes (or rather, that she admits she likes hehe).

This is Part 13 of our series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives!

We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember.....

1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not a judgment on game quality or the likelihood you would feel the same,
2) our game preferences are ever evolving and these may change,
3) we respect and would love to hear your differences of ratings in the comments... that's what makes gaming so fascinating and full of joy. There is something for everyone! 💜

Have a great week ahead,
A&M xx

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:37 SHŌBU
04:32 DVONN
08:20 LYNGK
13:24 YINSH
18:18 Blokus
24:10 Project L
30:09 Stratego
37:29 Hive (Pocket)
42:28 Qawale
48:12 Quarto
53:33 Wrap up

Thanks for stopping by! We're Amy & Maggie aka ThinkerThemer. We're an Australian couple with two very different perspectives of what makes a great board game - Amy (Thinker) is all about the mechanics and enjoys tight, competitive games, and Maggie (Themer) is all about the storytelling and the theme of the game, and the 'world' that the designer is trying to create. Subscribe to our channel to hear us talk about these two elements of a game, and how well integrated we feel these are in delivering a cohesive and wonderful game experience. 
#board games #tabletop games #thinkerthemer ❤🏳️‍🌈🇦🇺

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24 Aug 202310, OUT OF 10 (Part 14): The GenCon Edition ~ a mixed bag for us01:07:41

This is Part 14 of our series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives!

We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember.....

1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not a judgment on game quality or the likelihood you would feel the same,
2) our game preferences are ever evolving and these may change,
3) we respect and would love to hear your differences of ratings in the comments... that's what makes gaming so fascinating and full of joy. There is something for everyone! 💜

Have a great week ahead,
A&M xx

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:13 Romi Rami
04:16 Inheritors
08:44 Ancient Knowledge
16:28 World Wonders
24:28 Sagrada Artisans
34:24 Seas of Strife
38:57 Number Drop
44:19 Four Humors
52:49 Sunrise Lane
59:22 Eila and something shiny
01:07:14 Wrap up

Thanks for stopping by! We're Amy & Maggie aka ThinkerThemer. We're an Australian couple with two very different perspectives of what makes a great board game - Amy (Thinker) is all about the mechanics and enjoys tight, competitive games, and Maggie (Themer) is all about the storytelling and the theme of the game, and the 'world' that the designer is trying to create. Subscribe to our channel to hear us talk about these two elements of a game, and how well integrated we feel these are in delivering a cohesive and wonderful game experience. 
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18 Sep 202310, OUT OF 10 (Part 15): will we ever finish this if we keep buying new games?01:18:51

Here's a mix of old and new! Finishing off a lot of our GenCon haul here, but also talking about some recent releases that we haven't had a chance to talk about on the channel, like Earth and Darwin's Journey. Enjoy!

This is Part 15 of our series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives!

We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember.....

1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not a judgment on game quality or the likelihood you would feel the same,
2) our game preferences are ever evolving and these may change,
3) we respect and would love to hear your differences of ratings in the comments... that's what makes gaming so fascinating and full of joy. There is something for everyone! 💜

Have a great week ahead,
A&M xx

Timestamps:
00:25 Isle of Trains: All Aboard (BGG 7.1)
06:01 Illimat (BGG 7.3)
11:59 Roll Camera: The film making game (BGG 7.6)
19:27 Tiger & Dragon (BGG 7.1)
28:03 Majesty: For the realm (BGG 6.9)
36:04 Bruxelles 1893 (BGG 8.5)
48:22 Cosmoctopus (BGG 7.7)
55:49 For Glory (BGG 8.2)
01:03:57 Earth (BGG 7.8)
01:11:15 Darwin’s Journey (BGG 8.2)

Thanks for stopping by! We're Amy & Maggie aka ThinkerThemer. We're an Australian couple with two very different perspectives of what makes a great board game - Amy (Thinker) is all about the mechanics and enjoys tight, competitive games, and Maggie (Themer) is all about the storytelling and the theme of the game, and the 'world' that the designer is trying to create. Subscribe to our channel to hear us talk about these two elements of a game, and how well integrated we feel these are in delivering a cohesive and wonderful game experience. 
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16 Nov 202310, OUT OF 10 (Part 16): the 'we-bought-too-many-games-at-Essen-Spiel' edition!01:00:12

This is Part 16 of our series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives!

We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember.....

1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not a judgment on game quality or the likelihood you would feel the same,
2) our game preferences are ever evolving and these may change,
3) we respect and would love to hear your differences of ratings in the comments... that's what makes gaming so fascinating and full of joy. There is something for everyone! 💜

Have a great week ahead,
A&M xx

Timestamps:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:12 Fruitoplay (BGG 7.4)
00:05:11 Rebel Princess (BGG 7.8)
00:11:15 Faraway (BGG 7.5)
00:15:56 Knarr (BGG 7.3)
00:21:44 Quicksand (BGG 6.8)
00:26:05 Witchcraft! (BGG 8.0)
00:34:06 Footprints (BGG 7.2)
00:39:40 Nebula (BGG 8.5)
00:46:29 Come sail away (BGG 7.8)
00:53:58 Sea Dragons (BGG 8.0)
00:58:01 Wrap up

Thanks for stopping by! We're Amy & Maggie aka ThinkerThemer. We're an Australian couple with two very different perspectives of what makes a great board game - Amy (Thinker) is all about the mechanics and enjoys tight, competitive games, and Maggie (Themer) is all about the storytelling and the theme of the game, and the 'world' that the designer is trying to create. Subscribe to our channel to hear us talk about these two elements of a game, and how well integrated we feel these are in delivering a cohesive and wonderful game experience. 
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19 Feb 202410, OUT OF 10 (Part 17): The Hotness vs Le Havre...00:56:35

This is Part 17 of our series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives!

We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember.....

1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not a judgment on game quality or the likelihood you would feel the same,
2) our game preferences are ever evolving and these may change,
3) we respect and would love to hear your differences of ratings in the comments... that's what makes gaming so fascinating and full of joy. There is something for everyone! 💜

Have a great week ahead,
A&M xx

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:05 Le Havre
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/35677/le-havre (BGG 7.3)
04:19 Imperium: Horizons
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367518/imperium-horizons (BGG 8.8)
Gameplay overview and full review of Imperium Classics & Legends: https://youtu.be/5S2It6mnNl4?si=bt34seK2-D2XMH3q
09:27 Aqua: Biodiversity in the Oceans
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/403468/aqua-biodiversity-oceans (BGG 8.1)
Our 2-player runthrough: https://youtu.be/EgBIcJgVehs?si=UMskdx5uAFWCRRUH
13:50 Stonespine Architects
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/387514/stonespine-architects (BGG 7.7)
19:40 Awkward Guests 2: The Berwick Cases
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/378477/awkward-guests-2-berwick-cases (BGG 8.1)
26:28 For Northwood! A solo trick-taking game
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/334590/northwood-solo-trick-taking-game (BGG 8.0)
30:58 Age of Rome
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/349793/age-rome (BGG 7.1)
37:50 Coffee Rush
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/377061/coffee-rush (BGG 7.2)
43:42 Heat: Pedal to the metal
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/366013/heat-pedal-metal (BGG 8.1)
49:04 Great Western Trail: New Zealand
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/380607/great-western-trail-new-zealand (BGG 8.7)
Solo runthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sQbsvxqgyg&t=0s
55:52 Wrap up

Thanks for stopping by! We're Amy & Maggie aka ThinkerThemer. We're an Australian couple with two very different perspectives of what makes a great board game - Amy (Thinker) is all about the mechanics and enjoys tight, competitive games, and Maggie (Themer) is all about the storytelling and the theme of the game, and the 'world' that the designer is trying to create. Subscribe to our channel to hear us talk about these two elements of a game, and how well integrated we feel these are in delivering a cohesive and wonderful game experience. 
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23 Aug 2021Small Talk 16 - Cooking & Movies & 5 "Filler" Board Games: Rolling Realms, Meadow, My Farm Shop and more!01:07:32

HAPPY MONDAY!!! Thanks for watching! If you enjoy our content each and every Monday please consider joining our YouTube channel membership (the joeyfam :)) as it's the only way we support our channel and it gives you access to extra video updates, behind-the-scenes chit chat & updates in our community and our Discord... we'd love to see you there :) A&M x

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:46 Postcard Update!!
08:18 IAQs (Collection size, Cooking, Movies, Wicked&Wise, My Face 🤨...)
26:35 Rolling Realms
33:40 Codenames Duet
38:40 Meadow
52:10 The Gardens 
58:34 My Farm Shop

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17 Aug 2021Back Chat 16 (Top 10 Kickstarter Board Games) Ep16 feat. Flamecraft, Lands of Galzyr, Arydia & More!00:50:00

❤ If we help brighten your Mondays, please consider supporting our YouTube channel by becoming a member of the channel (the joeyfam!) You'll get access to our private discord & extended Back Chat videos every episode ❤ 

00:00 Introduction 
00:57 NUMBER 10
05:05 NUMBER 9
08:37 NUMBER 8
14:27 NUMBER 7
17:47 NUMBER 6
20:31 NUMBER 5
25:15 NUMBER 4
29:29 NUMBER 3
34:07 NUMBER 2
40:00 NUMBER 1
49:02 Wrap Up 

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30 Aug 2021Back Chat (Top 10 Kickstarter Board Games) Ep17 feat. Wild Serengeti, The Gardens, Backyard Chickens00:42:58

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Some interesting extra campaigns!
04:40 Number 10
07:37 Number 9
10:18 Number 8
13:26 Number 7
17:16 Number 6
19:53 Number 5
26:11 Number 4
30:46 Number 3
35:42 Number 2
38:24 Number 1
42:17 Wrap up

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06 Sep 2021Celebrating 1 Year of ThinkerThemer! It's our YouTube birthday!00:59:44

We interrupt your usual ThinkerThemer broadcast to bring you a very special video – today we are celebrating 1 year of content creation!!! It’s our YouTube birthday! Settle in, it’s a LONG one, and it has a bit of everything; some big news, some very special appearances, and A LOT of feelings.

We LOVE our fun new look & logo, and we hope you do too. Check out the super talented Melbourne-based artist we collaborated with, Renata (AKA gremren):
https://www.instagram.com/gremren/

https://gremren.carrd.co/

Thank you for every like, every share, and every comment. 

…And if you love what we do, please consider supporting our channel by becoming a youtube channel member – it allows us to continue with our unpaid content & remain ad-free.  

We can’t wait for another year sharing in this hobby with all of you.


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13 Sep 2021Back Chat (Top 10 Kickstarter Board Games) Ep18 feat. Agemonia, Mythic Mystics, Eleven & More00:41:43

 If we help brighten your Mondays, please consider supporting our YouTube channel by becoming a channel member (join the joeyfam!) Simply click the "join" button (next to subscribe in a browser) to find out more. It will give you access to our private discord, extended Back Chat videos every fortnight & of course our endless gratitude for supporting what we are doing 

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
01:18 Number 10
04:16 Number 9
06:17 Number 8
12:11 Number 7
15:59 Number 6
20:50 Number 5
23:50 Number 4
28:38 Number 3
33:46 Number 2
38:03 Number 1
40:33 Wrap up

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19 Sep 2021Small Talk 17 | Motivation Profile & Escape Rooms | Board Games (Land vs. Sea, Pirate Party... )01:15:09

We're back on the couch! Whoohoo! So wonderful to be back to the regular schedule of Small Talk (every second Monday). In this - extra long - episode we discuss our board game motivations profile. 

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Postcard update!!
08:26 Anniversary video reflections (& Jeremy, No Pun Included & Alex!)
16:37 Our Board Game motivations profile
23:33 IAQ (Escape rooms)
35:48 Qwinto
41:24 Pirate Party: Women of the High Seas
47:00 Fairy Trails
54:53 Land vs. Sea
01:04:23 Coatl
01:13:38 Wrap Up


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27 Sep 2021Back Chat Ep19 (Top 10 Kickstarter Board Games) feat. Verdant, Dog Park, Artisans of Splendent Vale00:47:07

❤ It must be MONDAY!!!! If we help brighten your Mondays, please consider supporting our YouTube channel by becoming a member. Simply click the "join" button (next to subscribe in a browser) to find out more. It will give you access to our private discord, extended Back Chat videos every fortnight & of course our endless gratitude for supporting what we do ❤ 

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:33 Two extra campaigns
02:41 Number 10
04:33 Number 9
09:02 Number 8
13:50 Number 7
16:46 Number 6
22:45 Number 5
26:54 Number 4
29:55 Number 3
35:20 Number 2
40:11 Number 1
46:28 Wrap up

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04 Oct 2021Small Talk 18 | Cooperating & Silent Discos | Board Games (TM Ares Expedition, Stratego & more)01:13:45

HAPPY MONDAY!!! Thanks for watching! If you enjoy our content each and every Monday please consider joining our YouTube channel membership (the joeyfam :)) as it's the only way we support our channel and it gives you access to extra video updates, behind-the-scenes chit chat & updates in our community and our Discord... we'd love to see you there :) A&M x

To send us a postcard (THANK YOU!):
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ThinkerThemer
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2307 Point Nepean Rd
Rye, Victoria, Australia 3941

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
01:13 Postcard update!!
12:00 IAQ (Cooperating)
21:27 How do you watch?
30:47 Micro Dojo
34:50 Terraternity: The Card Game
42.10 Cat Lady
45:56 Hero's Journey Home
49:55 Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition
01:02:18 Stratego
01:12:46 Wrap Up

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11 Oct 2021Back Chat Ep20 (Top 10 Kickstarter Board Games) feat. Voidfall, Mythwind, Beast, Roll Camera B Movie01:03:22

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:41 A quezzle
03:12 Number 10
09:53 Number 9
15:25 Number 8
21:10 Number 7
25:42 Number 6
31:53 Number 5
34:18 Number 4
40:57 Number 3
47:20 Number 2
53:56 Number 1

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18 Oct 2021Small Talk 19 | Exit Signing & IAQs | Board Games (Steam Up, Sheepy Time, Fado & more)01:27:31

Whoops, almost forgot about the games [1hr later] 😂 Thanks for sending in so many questions for us to answer this week! Happy Monday! If you enjoy our content each and every Monday please consider joining our YouTube channel membership (the joeyfam :)) as it's the only way we support our channel and it gives you access to extra video updates, behind-the-scenes chit chat & updates in our community and our Discord... we'd love to see you there :) A&M x

To send us a postcard (THANK YOU!):
Our post office address:
ThinkerThemer
P.O. Box 147
2307 Point Nepean Rd
Rye, Victoria, Australia 3941

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:33 (Canadian) postcard update!!
05:15 IAQS: Exit Signing
12:26 IAQS: The Drama
22:31 IAQS: I'm Joking
27:30 IAQS: Book Club, Difficult Games, Theme Parks, BGStats, AP, Food, Game Storage, Upgrades
50:04 IAQS: Why do we hate Space SO MUCH?
52:25 IAQS: Travel & Gaming
56:54 Fado
01:03:26 La Viña
01:07:16 Steam Up
01:13:26 Surrealist Dinner Party
01:17:32 Sheepy Time
01:26:54 Wrap Up

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25 Oct 2021Back Chat (Top 10 Kickstarter Board Games) Ep21 feat. Bardwood Grove, Steam Up & more00:56:46

It's a-bit-freer-than-last-Monday Monday!!! Happy days!  If we help brighten your Mondays, please consider supporting our YouTube channel by becoming a member of the channel (the joeyfam!) Simply click the "join" button (next to subscribe in a browser) to find out more. It will give you access to our private discord, extended Back Chat videos every fortnight & of course our endless gratitude for supporting what we do ❤

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
01:02 Spielbox
02:08 Number 10
06:24 Number 9
13:09 Number 8
16:48 Number 7
21:45 Number 6
25:43 Number 5
30:31 Number 4
39:36 Number 3
43:57 Number 2
49:45 Number 1
55:39 Wrap Up

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01 Nov 2021Small Talk ep 20 | Board Games (Dvonn, The Road, Jaipur, Cartographers & 7W Duel)01:03:36

Happy Monday! If you enjoy our content each and every Monday please consider joining our YouTube channel membership (the joeyfam :)) as it's the only way we support our channel and it gives you access to extra video updates, behind-the-scenes chit chat & updates in our community and our Discord... we'd love to see you there :) A&M x

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:48 Postcard update!!
07:03 Back to our gaming table
10:15 The perfect anniversary date & "proper pants"
15:31 IAQ (ThinkerThinker con, Dreams, Discovering board games, Alternative hobbies)
29:43 Cartographers (Base & Collector's Edition)
39:54 The Road
46:54 Jaipur*
51:14 7 Wonders Duel
56:30 Dvonn
01:02:26 Wrap Up

*Note Jaipur’s artwork has changed since this edition

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08 Nov 2021Back Chat (Top 10 Kickstarter Board Games) Ep 22 feat. Geisha's Road, Karigar-e-Taj & more00:46:58

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction & our backing logic
03:39 Number 10
07:55 Number 9
11:31 Number 8
14:59 Number 7
18:00 Number 6
22:05 Number 5
27:16 Number 4
30:43 Number 3
35:07 Number 2
39:36 Number 1
45:53 Wrap Up

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15 Nov 2021Small Talk 21 | Playmats, Influences & Setting up Solos | Board Games (Feat. Go, Inkling, Winter Queen, Gangster’s Dilemma, Dream Crush & Radlands)01:19:19

❤ It's Monday and we're again small talkin' while Boston decides to gruff and  growl in the background, for a change. Join us while we answer some IAQs and talk about an extremely old and some much newer games!  Welcome to the start of a new week everyone, hope you're happy, healthy and smiling. Have a great week ahead!  A&M ❤ 

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:32 Postcard update!!
06:41 Busy back to gaming post lockdown
07:12 Checking out the “Go” club & learning the oldest board game in the world!
14:40 IAQ (Scripted or organic, Playmats & their storage, is the solo worth the set up, Halloween in Australia, creators who have influenced & inspired us, bias for collecting vs culling, games with a common universe)
41:16 Inkling  
45:56 Gangster's Dilemma 
52:01 Winter Queen (+ Mini expansion set)
01:02:57 Dream Crush
01:09:16 Radlands
01:17:42 Wrap Up   

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22 Nov 2021Back Chat (Top 10 Kickstarter Board Games) Ep23 feat. Weather Machine, Hegemony, Resurgence & more00:59:41

❤ WOW What just happened?? We thought we were done spending for the year 😬 If we help brighten your Mondays, please consider supporting our YouTube channel by becoming a member of the channel (the joeyfam!) Simply click the "join" button (next to subscribe in a browser) to find out more. It will give you access to our private discord, extended Back Chat videos every fortnight & of course our endless gratitude for supporting what we do ❤

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction 
00:38 Number 10
04:17 Number 9
08:27 Number 8
14:14 Number 7
21:54 Number 6
26:01 Number 5
31:17 Number 4
37:36 Number 3
44:20 Number 2
48:21 Number 1
58:46 Wrap Up

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29 Nov 2021Small Talk 22 (Feat. Wild Space, Muffin time, Imhotep the duel, Let's make a bus route, Mississippi Queen & Quezzle01:03:19

Join us while we answer some IAQs and talk about a handful of games we've been playing while on holiday!  Welcome to the start of a new week everyone, hope you're happy, healthy and smiling. Have a great week ahead!  A&M ❤ 


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13 Dec 2021Small Talk 23| Hidden Promos & a true FAQ (Feat. That Time You Killed Me, Trek12, Fox in the Forest)01:03:10

❤ Heading into the holiday season with our usual Monday ramblings about games and "stuff." Join us while we answer some IAQs and talk about some filler & larger group games. Welcome to the start of a new week everyone, hope you're happy, healthy and smiling. A&M ❤ 

If you want to support what we're doing here at ThinkerThemer, please consider becoming a YouTube channel member (the joeyfam). 

Merch store: https://thinkerthemer-merch.creator-spring.com/

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:45 What we've been up to
05:02 IAQs (Throwing games [again], thinky / themey games, SECRET hidden bonuses, our gaming schedule, an actual FAQ, gaming surfaces) 
28:38 Bohnanza: The Duel
36:00 The Fox in the Forest
41:31 Gudetama: The Tricky Egg Card Game
46:32 Trek 12: Himalaya
55:28 That Time You Killed Me
1:02:35 Wrap Up

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Rye, Victoria, Australia 3941

Thanks for stopping by to hear our FAQ and our thoughts on these filler games! We're Amy & Maggie aka ThinkerThemer. We're an Australian couple with two very different perspectives of what makes a great board game - Amy (Thinker) is all about the mechanics and enjoys tight, competitive games, and Maggie (Themer) is all about the storytelling and the theme of the game, and the 'world' that the designer is trying to create. Subscribe to our channel to hear us talk about these two elements of a game, and how well integrated we feel these are in delivering a cohesive and wonderful game experience.  
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20 Dec 2021Back Chat Back Track 2021: Reflections on a year of spending00:49:22

We've loved spending fortnightly Mondays backing games with you in 2021. We were a bit shocked to look at the total list, and thought we'd talk through some of our reflections on all of the campaigns. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season, and looking forward to bringing back Back Chat in 2022. A&M x

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:16 An adventure into adventure games
05:53 Theme patterns
12:10 Trick Taking games
14:45 Euros reign supreme
17:00 Intriguing games
21:47 Most expensive backs
28:14 Not games
30:00 A few expansions
38:25 Backed & delivered in 2021
40:47 Beautiful games
45:49 Will next year be different?
47:18 Wrap up

Thanks for stopping by! We're Amy & Maggie aka ThinkerThemer. We're an Australian couple with two very different perspectives of what makes a great board game - Amy (Thinker) is all about the mechanics and enjoys tight, competitive games, and Maggie (Themer) is all about the storytelling and the theme of the game, and the 'world' that the designer is trying to create. Subscribe to our channel to hear us talk about these two elements of a game, and how well integrated we feel these are in delivering a cohesive and wonderful game experience.  
Are you #teamthinker or #teamthemer? ❤🏳️‍🌈🇦🇺

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03 Jan 2022Small Talk 24 | Our Love Languages (Feat. Yinsh, Three Sisters, Momiji, Arkham Horror TCG & More)01:10:15

❤ HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! Welcome back to the channel for a brand new year - 2022. We have been busy holidayin' with family & friends but it feels so great to be back on the couch to chat games with you all. Hope everyone is keeping safe & happy, A&M ❤

If you want to support what we're doing here at ThinkerThemer, please consider becoming a channel member (the joeyfam).

Merch store:  thinkerthemer-merch.creator-spring.com

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:22 What we've been up to
09:13 Reflecting on some recent videos
14:36 IAQs (Games with no AI/simple solo mode, video games, love languages, competing head-to-head, explaining "the hobby") 
36:18 Three Sisters
43:32 Momiji
52:00 Arkham Horror
58:55 YINSH
1:03:10 Unlock! Heroic Adventures 
1:08:00 Wrap Up

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ThinkerThemer
P.O. Box 147
2307 Point Nepean Rd
Rye, Victoria, Australia 3941

Thanks for stopping by to hear our FAQ and our thoughts on these filler games! We're Amy & Maggie aka ThinkerThemer. We're an Australian couple with two very different perspectives of what makes a great board game - Amy (Thinker) is all about the mechanics and enjoys tight, competitive games, and Maggie (Themer) is all about the storytelling and the theme of the game, and the 'world' that the designer is trying to create. Subscribe to our channel to hear us talk about these two elements of a game, and how well integrated we feel these are in delivering a cohesive and wonderful game experience.  
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10 Jan 2022Back Chat (Top 5 Kickstarter Board Games) Ep24 ... "Welcome Back to Backing"00:30:14

❤ Happy New Year!! We are SO excited to be back for another big year of chatting campaigns... but we're kicking off our 2022 spending with a bit of a smaller list this week. Think of this as a light stretch before we run a marathon! ❤

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Easing In
01:25 Some Resolutions
05:58 Number 5
11:03 Number 4
14:29 Number 3
17:40 Number 2
23:37 Number 1
29:40 Wrap Up

Thanks for stopping by to watch Back Chat! We're Amy & Maggie aka ThinkerThemer. We're an Australian couple with two very different perspectives of what makes a great board game - Amy (Thinker) is all about the mechanics and enjoys tight, competitive games, and Maggie (Themer) is all about the storytelling and the theme of the game, and the 'world' that the designer is trying to create. Subscribe to our channel to hear us talk about these two elements of a game, and how well integrated we feel these are in delivering a cohesive and wonderful game experience.  
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17 Jan 2022Small Talk 25 | Match Making | 5 Filler Board Games (Feat. Welcome to the Moon, Hens & Dice Miner)01:13:22

Thanks for stopping by to hear our FAQ and our thoughts on these filler games! We're Amy & Maggie aka ThinkerThemer. We're an Australian couple with two very different perspectives of what makes a great board game - Amy (Thinker) is all about the mechanics and enjoys tight, competitive games, and Maggie (Themer) is all about the storytelling and the theme of the game, and the 'world' that the designer is trying to create.

Subscribe to our YouTube channel to hear us talk about these two elements of a game, and how well integrated we feel these are in delivering a cohesive and wonderful game experience. 

Merch store: https://thinkerthemer-merch.creator-spring.com/

Tip Jar: paypal.me/thinkerthemer

To send us a postcard (THANK YOU!):
Our post office address:
ThinkerThemer
P.O. Box 147
2307 Point Nepean Rd
Rye, Victoria, Australia 3941

Time Stamps
00:00 Introduction
01:17 Postcards & a mystery gift??
08:37 IAQs (Ratio of played/unplayed games, gateways into mechanics, 90s lyrics, playmats, local gaming) 
22:30 Matchmaking & board games
00:35:36 - Jekyll vs Hyde
00:43:11 - Hens
00:48:31 - Akrotiri
00:56:31 - Welcome to the moon
01:03:04 - Dice Miner
01:11:18 - Wrap up

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24 Jan 2022Back Chat (Top 10 Kickstarter Board Games) Ep25 feat. Skate Summer, Yucatan, Final Girl 2 & more00:56:17

❤ OK friends we are BACK to a full Top 10!!! So crowdfunding is finally back for the year with (almost) full force, but the real question is, how long will our New Year's resolutions last? Have you backed your first game for 2022? What was it? ... Let us know in the comments below. Happy Monday! Have a wonderful week ahead! A&M ❤

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction 
06:23 Number 10
10:10 Number 9
13:10 Number 8
18:05 Number 7
23:44 Number 6
27:49 Number 5
32:49 Number 4
37:36 Number 3
42:46 Number 2
49:32 Number 1
55:24 Wrap Up

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31 Jan 2022Small Talk 26 | Weak Ankles Weak Memory | 5 Filler Board Games (Feat. Canopy, Streets, Mantis Falls)01:12:57

❤ Happy Monday morning or evening! In this week's episode we are just a wee bit excited about (finally) leaving the country (hopefully) and we answer more IAQs about even more topics. Keep them coming...! Lots of love from Australia always! A&M x ❤

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Up, up and away!
04:28 IAQs (Sports, memorising rules, planning & observing, AP,  accents, behind the scenes)
00:31:24 - A Kindly World
00:37:13 - Streets
00:43:44 - Mr Cabbagehead's Garden
00:52:52 - Canopy
01:00:54 - Mantis Falls
01:12:25 - Wrap Up

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