MFGCast (The MFGcast)

Join us in another episode of our Step Sideways, Step Backwards, and Step Forward with Tile Laying Games! We start with Kingdomino from Blue Orange Games and take a nice trip to some games that are a part of the genre that are different in many ways, but are still great tile laying games! Be sure to subscribe and rate us, it'll help spread the word! Thanks for listening! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Episode_185_Final.mp3

In the midst of con season, all of the newest and possibly best games of the year come out. But...do we need them? With all of the pressure to get the new, do we forget about the old? Join our conversation as we try and figure out how we can be content with our collections. http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Episode_186_Final.mp3

Spiel Des Jahres is a prestigeous award that only the best games get. Three categories that any publisher, artist, and designer would be excited to receive. We take a look at this year's nominees, what games we like to see win, and what games we're excited to still play! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Episode_187_Final.mp3

Kurt and Traci took Logan to his first con, Meeplestock in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. They enjoyed games, camaraderie, and much more. There story starts here... http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Episode_188_Final.mp3

Do you think that upgraded components make a game better? Does the shiny, the heavy, and the sculpted make your favorite game cooler? Or it is a waste of time and money? Listen to our opinion and tell us what you think! If you have some great upgraded games, share them with us on Twitter and Facebook with #pimpyourgame! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Episode_189_Final.mp3

Is being first player always an advantage? Does it guarantee a win, or is it a myth? Join Kim, Traci, Dan and Kurt as they discuss what they think for different games, and then get in on the conversation on Twitter and Facebook. Thanks for listening! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Episode_190_Final.mp3

Some games are great. Some games are a good start...but need some help. Join Dan and Kurt as they talk about the games that have those essential expansions to give them those extra plays. Thanks for listening! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Episode_191_Final.mp3

There are LOTS of great games out there, but are there games that you love that have expansions that don't necessarily need them? Join Kurt and Dan as they discuss the games that they think are really great without an expansion. http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Episode_192_Final.mp3

We talk to Dan as he tells us how much fun he had at Dexcon 21! He talks Shadowrun, Imperial Settlers, Century Eastern Wonders, and more! Thanks for listening! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Episode_193_Final.mp3

This week we talk to Cassie Friedman (Indie Game Report) about trying to break out from reviewing and getting her game design on! Doing anything is hard, but Cassie is willing to try to wear many hats and we're happy to talk with her! Make sure to support Cassie in her endeavors. Her website is CassieElle.com. Thanks for listening! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Episode_194_Final.mp3

Join Kurt as he talks to Sarah Sharp (Creator's Companion/Daily Magic Games) about the unsung world of rulebook editing! A mistake riddled rulebook can really ruin a game experience, so rulebook editing is crutial! Do you have a board game/RPG that needs editing? If you do, make sure to hit up Sarah at creatorscompanion.com or on Twitter @creatorsediting! Thanks to Sarah for coming on to talk! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Episode_196_Final.mp3

Unfinished Join us in Episode Two as an unlikely underwater being gets a surpise while fishing. If you're interested in playing the RPG Unfinished, written by MFGCast member Kurt Aumueller, go to MFGCast.com to get your copy free! Also free is the Flippy hack of Unfinished. We'd also like to thank Taylor LaBresh from Riverhouse Games for coming on to play the underwater being. Make sure to go to Riverhousegames.com to consume everything that Taylor is involved in! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Episode_197_Final.mp3

Do you ever wonder why there aren't more games that are in a shared universe? In video games there are games that crossover, but not many board games. In this episode, we take a look at the games that are set in their own worlds, and some games we wish to see in their own worlds. Thanks for listening! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Episode_198_Final.mp3

Kickstarter is huge for getting things made. Tons of board games are on Kickstarter every month, but is Kickstarter good for the board game industry or bad? We discuss passionately about what we think about it. http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Episode_199_Final.mp3

There are many games that you can play with people that you don't know well to break the ice. There is a lot of games out there to try that help cut the tension of new gaming relationships. We talk about some of our picks. http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Episode_200_Final.mp3

How many plays does it take for you to get a strategy on a game? How many plays does it take for you to decide if you want to play it more or not at all? We answer those questions and more in this episode. Make sure to get Ghostel at 20% off and FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING at tinkerbotgames.com! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Episode_201_Final.mp3

Emerson Matsuuchi has had some hits with Century: Spice Road, Crossfire and Specter Ops. But what about an abstract game about underwater coral placement? Join the MFGCast as we talk about Reef by Plan B Games. http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Episode_202_Final.mp3

Time is something that becomes less of a luxury for us as we get older. Experiences in gaming can be short. But they also can be long. There are some games that play for long periods of time that feel like the time flies. Join us as we talk about those deep dive games. http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Episode_203_Final.mp3

We're joined by Carla Kopp of Weird Giraffe Games to talk about their new game, Dreams of Tomorrow! The present is in trouble, and it's up to the dreamers to send good vibes to the past to prevent the inevitable. Listen to see what this great game has to offer and then help fund this game on October 15th! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Episode_204_Final.mp3

There is a time for faxes, TPS Reports, and out of office messages. Then...there is a time for action! Join us as we talk to Jeff Stormer (Party of One Podcast, All My Fantasy Children) about Mission Accomplished! Mission Accomplished! is a Super Spy RPG where the spies have completed a successful mission against V.I.L.L.I.A.N.S., but a few things went wrong. Mission Control wants answers, and it's up to the spies to work together, work against each other, and to figure out who Mission Control will burn or give that corner office to. Thanks to Jeff for coming on to talk to us! Make sure on October 16th to go to Kickstarter to help fund this amazing RPG! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Episode_205_Final.mp3

    We all need to learn games to play them. But are you good at teaching games? What kind of teaching style do you have? Do you even like teaching? We touch on all of those hard hitting questions and more on...The MFGCast! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Episode_207_Final.mp3

  Join Traci and Kurt as we talk about Poetry Slam by Mayday Games. You don't have to be a beatnik to play this party game for 3-10 players, but it might help! Find out what we think of it, then go to https://www.maydaygames.com/collections/all-games/products/poetry-slam if you think Poetry Slam is for you! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Episode_208_Final.mp3

We all like to play new games. But how do we introduce new games to people that may not care for them? Join us as we talk about introducing new games to our gaming groups. http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Episode_209_Final-1.mp3

There have been some recent innovations in board games. Are those innovations a good thing, or a reason for people to complain and not play those games? Join us as we talk about those innovations. http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Episode_210_Final.mp3

Join Kurt as he talks to Steven Aramini (Designer of Tricky Tides, Groves) about his new design, Animal Kingdoms! This new game promises to be a great first time game for the newly formed Galactic Raptor Games. We talk to Steven about how he got into gaming, how Animal Kingdoms came to be, and winning awards for doing the fun stuff! Thanks for listening. http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Episode_213_Final.mp3

In this episode, we talk about games that remind us in ways of Reef from Next Move Games. We talk about the similarities of art, mechanics, and much more! Thank you for listening! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Episode_215_Final.mp3

To keep the promise of playing a new RPG every month this year, Kurt invites John Haremza from Legends of Tabletop to play With Fire Thy Affections Hold A Wing. This game is a wonderful story about a Rider and Dragon as they barrel through to the end of their world. If you want this great game from Taylor LaBresh of Riverhouse Games, go to https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/231273/Riverhouse-Games-Volume-1?src=hottest_filtered to grab a copy! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Episode_217_Final.mp3

Join us as we talk about luck in games! Whether it be dice, cards, or other players, luck comes in many forms. Also we talk about we've been playing recently, including Concordia and Dice Throne Season One! Thanks for listening! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Episode_218_Final.mp3

Have you ever wanted to be in a band, jamming out to not only please the crowd but make a living? Join us as we talk to Joshua J. Mills (Rocky Road A La Mode, Milkman) about Big Easy Busking, a melodically fun game published by Weird Giraffe Games. If you like what you hear, make sure you go to Kickstarter and help fund this great game! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Episode_219_Final.mp3

Join us as we talk to Adam Rehberg from Adam's Apple Games to talk about Thrive, the simple yet complex abstract stategy game coming to Kickstarter Feb. 26! We also chat with Adam about the other great games Adam's Apple Games has to offer, and a first hand listen to what Kurt thinks about Thrive! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Episode_220_Final.mp3

    People love to go to cons but do small cons get enough credit? Join D Wyatt, Traci, and Kurt as they talk about why the Con of the North is more than just a smaller con, and some of the great people and games they experienced along the way. http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Episode_221_Final.mp3

Dreamation has been a go to for people in the New York/Long Island area for many a year. Join us as Dan tells us why it's a great con to go to and what he, Kim, and his friends played and experienced while at Dreamation 2019. http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Episode_222_Final.mp3

Did you know that I cut you choose is not a mechanic on BGG? It's a great mechanic that is not in many games, which is a tragedy! Join us as we talk about the mechanic, the games that we've played that have the machanic, and more! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Episode_223_Final.mp3

Join us as we talk about what it's like when the Aumuellers go to New York to play with the Simmons' and experience board games the New York way! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Episode_225_Final.mp3

Join Kurt as he's running solo and talking about a great solo game by Grey Gnome Games, Desolate! Haunting art and fun gameplay are the recipe for a great experience! If you think this game is for you, get it at The Gamecrafter now: https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/desolate http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Episode_226_Final.mp3

  Join us as we talk about the questions that we asked you on Twitter (@mfgcast) and our Facebook page, and witness how in awe we are with your answers. We also put our terrible two cents in. Thanks for listening! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Episode_227_Final.mp3

Join us as we talk to Cassie Friedman (Localization Manager for Letiman Games on Matryoshka) about Matryoshka, the russian doll set collection game that got us wanting to do the Hopak! This beautiful card game is hitting Kickstarter May 8, so come listen to see what the суетиться is all about! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Episode_228_Final.mp3

Mike Wokasch returns as he talks about the second round of Starving Artists on Kickstarter now! More players, more card packs including NSFW cards, and more! Thanks to Mike for always being a great guest and look for more from him in the future! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Episode_231_Final.mp3

Join us as we talk to Janice Turner of Wren Games about the sequel to Assembly, Sensor Ghosts! Sensor Ghosts is an abstract puzzle game where you have escaped a dangerous space station but now have to maneuver past an asteroid field to get back to earth, but not without a sample of the deadly virus that killed many people in Assembly! Grab Sensor Ghosts on May 28 on Kickstarter, and if you want a piece of Assembly plus expansions, grab the whole set! Thanks to Janice for coming on to talk and thank you for listening! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Episode_232_Final.mp3

Join us as we give our first impression of Architects of the West Kingdom by Renegade Games! This is a one to two play opinion of a game and its merits. We also talk about what we're now playing including: Deep Sea Adventure Tokyo Highway Have you played Architects yet? Let us know on @MFGCast on Twitter or follow us on Facebook and tell us what you think! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Episode_235_Final.mp3

Join us as we talk about why in this hobby it's hard to play a certain game back to back, let alone again in the same week, month. Plus Now Playing and more questions! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Episode_236_Final.mp3

In this episode Kurt invites John Haremza(Legends of Tabletop) on to play the RPG Crank by Tim C. Koppang. In Clank, a government official comes home to a stranger in his kitchen, and what insues after. If you'd like a free copy of Clank, go to https://rpggeek.com/rpgitem/145780/clank. To get a copy of more Tim C. Koppang RPG'S, go to tckroleplaying.com. http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Episode_237_Final.mp3

Join us as we talk about winning and losing, whether if we're okay with losing or winning frequently, and more! We also talk about what we're Now Playing. Thanks for listening! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Episode_238_Final.mp3

Join us and our special guests John Haremza (Legends of Tabletop) and Sean Epperson (Thing 12 Games) as we talk about relearning games we haven't played for awhile. We also talk about what we've been playing recently and a fun game we're calling "Bad Clues". Thanks for listening! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Episode_239_Final.mp3

Join us on this episode as we talk about the joys of gaming! From the excitement of getting a new game, to play with new friends, and more! We also talk about what we're playing recently and we play a game at the end, Are You A Robot by Looney Labs! Thanks for listening! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Episode_240_Final.mp3

Join us on this episode as we talk to Dan Letzring (Publisher of Letiman Games) and Nicolaus Yu (Designer) about Adventure Tactics: Domianne's Tower, funding on Kickstarter July 29! Inspired by Final Fantasy Tactics, this game aims to be a great adventure game for those who like to upgrade their characters or multi class them. This game is a bulk of a game but promises to deliver an amazing experience that is not just a one and done! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Episode_241_Final.mp3

Join us as we talk about the few things that we're excited about to see at Gen Con 2019! We're going back to Gen Con this year, and we can't wait to see the latest hotness! But we're not telling you all of our secrets, we have to leave that for our big Gen Con episode! Come back soon for the details! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Episode_242_Final.mp3

Join us in our interview series from Gen Con 2019! In this episode, we talk to Bruce Voge from North Star Games and The Party Gamecast about the great games coming from North Star Games, Jamie Lawrence from Good Games Publishing about the Unfair expansion and more, and Joel Lewis about his first published game Fluttering Souls! Come back for Part Two next week and thanks for listening! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Episode_243_Final.mp3

Join us for Part Two of our interview series from Gen Con 2019. In this episode, Logan talks to the awesome Mike Young from Plan B Games about great games like Era: Medieval Age and 5211. Then we talk to Allen Panakal about creating art for the Renegade Games' card game Time Chase. Then we talk to Todd Rowland about AEG new releases such as Curios, Point Salad, and more. Lastly, we reminisce about the fun we had a Gen Con! Join us for more regular episodes next week! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Episode_244_Final.mp3

The world doesn't need any more waste. There's so much waste! We talk about what board game companies can do to save from wasting. Then we review the newest in the Chrononauts series, Star Trek Chrono-Trek by Looney Labs. See what we think of this Sci-Fi themed filler game. http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Episode_246_Final.mp3

Join Traci and Kurt as they talk about two hot games out of Gen Con, Era: Medieval Age and 5211! Era: Medieval Age is another game in the Matt Leacock reparte, and 5211 is a beautiful card game with unique rules! Remember, if you pick up one of these great games because of our great hype, let Plan B Games know! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Episode_247_Final.mp3

Join Traci and Kurt as they give you another TWO GAME REVIEW! You are sooo lucky! This time they talk about Fairy Season and Fluttering Souls from Good Games Publishing. Both games are small, filler games that won't break the bank! Different strategies and unique gameplay are the tale for these two games. Listen in as the MFGCast lets you know what they think of these two new games! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Episode_248_Final.mp3

Have you played Quacks of Quedlinburg yet? This fun game has an expansion, The Herb Witches that introduces new books, witches, overflow bowls and more excitement to the great game. But is it worth the money? Listen to find out! Also, we play 3 games: What Expansion Is This From?, Taradiddle, and Real or Fake?! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Episode_249_Final.mp3

EXPOSURE Join us as we talk about what we've been playing recently and how lots of exposure or not enough exposure effects board game buying. http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Episode_250_Final.mp3

Join us as we talk about some games with tile laying aspects, and as we talk about what makes a tile laying game categorized that way. We also talk about what we've been playing recently including the hotness! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Episode_251_Final.mp3

What in your opinion makes a good designer? Does one good game make a designer good? If only half of what they make is good and the other not so much, is the designer still good? Plus we talk about what we're Now Playing. Thanks for listening! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Episode_252_Final.mp3

Join us as we talk about what we've been playing recently and then we review the Unfair expansion: Alien, B-Movie, Dinosaur, and Western. http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Episode_253_Final.mp3

Have you ever changed strategies mid game or changed your strategy because of the game/person you're playing? We talk about the times we've had to do that. Also, we talk about what we've been playing recently including Tiny Epic Galaxies and Cartographers. http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Episode_254_Final.mp3

Join us as we talk about what we experienced at Gamehole Con 2019, our interview with the amazing Tim Virnig (Game Ambassador, Thunderworks Games), and listen closely until the end to win a copy of Lockup from Thunderworks Games! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Episode_255_Final.mp3

Join us as we talk to James Lang, creator of Vorpal Board! Vorpal Board is new way to play games with people here or abroad online is the best way possible! Plus, James really loves games and his company wants to bring you the best experience! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Episode_256_Final.mp3

Join us as we talk to Jon Moffat about growing up gaming with his three brothers, playing games that are mean, and making thematic great games for his company Stone Circle Games! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Episode_258_Final.mp3

Join us as we talk to the Big Bad Overlord Danny DeCillis about getting his first Kickstarter made, the creative process, and being an evil menace! He may seem like a evil overlord, but he's a pretty good guy (Don't tell Danny we said that!). http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Episode_257_Final.mp3

Join us as we talk to Jess and Schoon from Legacy of Play, a team determined to bring board games and technology together! Find out what board games they are working on to change the way you look at games, and the tech that they're working on to help gamers out! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Episode_259_Final.mp3

Join us as we talk to Pedro Galicia, GM extraordinaire who is great at everything, except struggles with maps...kind of. Pedro is a great storyteller with the World Walkers podcast and this interview is NOT TO BE MISSED! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Episode_260_Final.mp3

Join Traci and Kurt as they take a look at Imhotep The Duel. Does this game stand up to the original Imhotep? Or is it just another Duel version of a successful predecessor? http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Episode_261_Final.mp3

Join us as we talk to the wonderful Tobie Abad about his growing up gaming in Asia, why he enjoys making RPG's so much, and Kurt plays Cat's Dream! Find A Cat's Dream here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/288587/Cats-Dream?term=A+Cat%27s+Dream http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Episode_262_Final.mp3

Join us and special guest John Haremza (Legends of Tabletop) as we play Reflections, an RPG by Jay Iles! In Reflections you play an investigator who is chasing down a case in three phases of their lives. Listen to our story of how an investigator is obsessed about the one that got away. http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Episode_263_Final.mp3

Join us as we talk about the 1-4 player game Lockup: A Roll Player Tale by Thunderworks Games! This game according to Tim Virnig and others at Thunderworks Games think that this game hasn't gotten the credit that it's due, compared to their other games. Does this game by Stan Kordonskiy stand up to the other games in the Roll Player mythos? Find out here! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Episode_264_Final.mp3

We're here with a Top 10 of 2019 fools! Join us as we talk about the great games that we played in 2019, and we played A LOT of great game! From strategy to dexterity and everything in between, 2019 was a good year for games for the MFGCast. As always...thanks for your continued support! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Episode_265_Final.mp3

Join us as we talk to David and Travis from Winsmith Games about 10 Gallon Tank, a cut and choose card game about hobby aquarists competing to stock the most appealing aquarium of fish. We were excited to talk to David and Travis about this unique game, and we hope you are too! Go to Kickstarter starting January 21 and help make this game a reality! Thanks for listening! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Episode_267_Final.mp3  

Join us as we review the game Roll for Adventure by Thames and Kosmos! This dice roller has a lot more to it than you'd think. Are you up to fighting monsters and other foes to save the empire? Listen up as we give you our thoughts! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Episode_268_Final.mp3

Join us as we talk about what gets us excited in board gaming! Whether it's a fresh new game, to where we play our fantastic games! Plus we talk about what we've been playing recently! Thanks for listening! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Episode_269_Final.mp3

Join us in this episode as we talk about trying to make decisions on cons! What do you do when you don't get to play any games at the con you're going to? How much money are you willing to spend at a con? We answer those questions and many more, plus we talk about what we've been playing recently! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Episode_270_Final-1.mp3

Going to our first con of the year, the MFGCast heads to Con of the North in Plymouth, MN! It may be a small con, but it's great fun and we got some big news on things like some great board games coming from Floodgate Games and one of the greatest RPG's on Kickstarter, Descent Into Midnight! So listen in and enjoy, and as always thanks for listening! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Episode_271_Final.mp3

Join us this episode as we talk to friend of the show Carla Kopp about Tumble Town, a new game by Kevin Russ and published by Weird Giraffe Games! In Tumble Town, you're trying to build the best town to become Mayor! Take a listen and then go help fund this on Kickstarter February 25! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Episode_272_Final.mp3

Join us this episode as we review Brainwaves: The Astute Goose, published by Thames and Kosmos and designed by Reiner Knizia! The Brainwaves series is made to help you with your memory in different aspects. In The Astute Goose, you are trying to remember what color and article of clothing someone is wearing, as well as what animal is helping the "criminal"! Scientist Approved and made for all ages, The Astute Goose is a unique addition to anyone's collection. http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Episode_273_Final.mp3

Join us this episode as we review Never Bring A Knife, a party game that packs a wallop, by Atlas Games! You are either the Cops or Criminals, vying to take out the other team through gun play, paying for a hit, and getting intel. But before we do the review, we talk about a sensitive topic and talk about what we're playing recently. Thanks for listening! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Episode_274_Final.mp3

Have you ever organized your board games? Have you ever reorganized your games? How have you done it? By designer? Alphabetically? Join us as we talk about how we did our games. Plus, we talk about what we've been playing recently including Just One, Affliction: Salem 1692, and Dragon Market! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Episode_275_Final.mp3

Through tough times, we have to remember to support the great community and pay it forward. Join us as we talk about what we can do to help. Thanks for your support. http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Episode_276_Final.mp3

Join us as we talk about we've been playing recently (Hint: Digital Games!). Also, we talk about Dragon Market by Blue Orange Games, a game about delivering gifts to the princess for her wedding. As always, stay safe and thanks for listening! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Episode_277_Final.mp3

Join us as we talk about digging deep into our collection and appreciating what we have. We also talk about the fun we've been having playing at home. Stay healthy and thanks for listening. http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Episode_278_Final.mp3

CREATIVITY Join us as we talk to John Haremza (Legends of Tabletop Podcast), Jon Moffat (Stone Circle Games), and Sean Epperson (Thing 12 Games) about being creative! Whether it's through creativity with work groups, or working on creative measures through projects, we deep delve into how we handle our creativity. http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Episode_280_Final.mp3

Join Logan, Traci, and Kurt as they talk about The Crew by Kosmos! The Crew is a game that takes trick taking and turns it up to 11! Listen and learn why Kurt thinks this game is a MFGCast Must Have! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Episode_280_Final-1.mp3

Tokaido by Funforge and designed by Antoine Bauza is one of our favorite games. Made in 2012, it is a game that might be overlooked by the hotness of today. In this episode we deep dive into this great game to convince you to give it a shot, or play it again. http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Episode_281_Final.mp3

Join us as we talk about the different fun things, board game/RPG/etc., that we've pledged on Kickstarter and why we believe in them. Included are products from Floodgate Games, Allen Panakal, Road to Infamy. http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Episode_282_Final.mp3

Join us as we talk about how we've been enhancing our game space. Also, what we've been playing lately including Everdell Pearlbrook, Century Spice Road, and Potion Explosion. http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Episode_283_Final.mp3

Welcome to The MFGCast Game Show! Listen as two teams (Team One: Traci Aumueller and Sean Epperson, Team Two: Jon Moffat and John Haremza) go head to head to vie for the best in this best of five games showdown! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Episode_284_Final.mp3

Join us in our inaugural episode of our Dungeons and Dragons campaign, Justice For All?! Characters Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) and Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) are unlikely companions that find themselves forged together in an adventure to find a lost family member. Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Theme Song by MrSnooze: Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM: Kurt Aumueller http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Episode_285_Final.mp3

In this episode of Justice For All?, Selenar and Kravoi try to find out where Morrigan may have gone and find they may have found more than they've bargained for. Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Theme Music by MrSnooze: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTm-WFM0v-g Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM: Kurt Aumueller http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Episode_286_Final.mp3

In this episode of Justice For All?, what does the mysterious bubble hold? Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Theme Music by MrSnooze: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTm-WFM0v-g Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM (Kurt Aumueller) http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Episode_287_Final.mp3

Selenar and Kravoi try to figure out what to do with their passed out, missing hand Yuan-Ti. They also run into a peculiar merchant. Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Theme Music by MrSnooze: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTm-WFM0v-g Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM (Kurt Aumueller) http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Episode_288_Final.mp3

Selenar and Kravoi hang one up at the Deuce Saloon. Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Theme Music by MrSnooze: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTm-WFM0v-g Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM (Kurt Aumueller) http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Episode_289_Final.mp3

Selenar and Kravoi guard the Yuan-Ti for the night. Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Theme Music by MrSnooze: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTm-WFM0v-g Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM (Kurt Aumueller) http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Episode_290_Final.mp3

Join us as we review The Liberation Of Rietburg by Kosmos! This is a co-op card game in the world of Andor that has a great amount of strategy! We also talk about what we've been playing recently including Rap Godz, Paper Tails, and Wayfinders! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Episode_291_Final.mp3

Kravoi and Selenar meet with the Yuan-Ti to figure out what's going at Oval. http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Episode_292_Final.mp3

Join us as we review the 2-8 players set collection game Antiquity Quest! Grab different kinds of collections of antiquities and treasures and get the most points! We also talk about what we've been playing including Res Arcana and Isle of Cats! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Episode_293_Final.mp3  

Kravoi and Selenar try to make up for their mistakes. http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Episode_294_Final.mp3

Kravoi and Selenar try to infiltrate the oval. http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Episode_295_Final.mp3

Selenar and Kravoi try to solve the puzzle of the ever quizzical town of Oval. Music and Sound Effects by Battlebards Theme Music by MrSnooze: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTm-WFM0v-g Selenar Ularyen (John Haremza/Legends of Tabletop) Kravoi Foodchaser Nolakavea (John Neary) GM (Kurt Aumueller) http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Episode_296_Final.mp3

Join us as we review not one but TWO great Stonemaier Games expansions, Between Two Cities: Capitals and Wingspan: European Expansion! Both are affordable and seemless additions, but are necessary? Find out in our latest episode! http://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Episode_297_Final.mp3