Play Games, Lose Friends (Play Games, Lose Friends)
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| 29 Dec 2023 | 42 - PAX U '23 Recap | 01:47:13 | |
The less-than-dynamic duo went to PAX Unplugged and as usual had a fantastic experience. Ken got skunked on promos but scored a whole bunch of Lorcana, and Ryan came home with all of the games on his must-buy list. Plenty of games were played over the weekend, including some notable new releases, and a few of the 2023-fulfilled Kickstarters also saw some table time. Huge thanks to the PAX folks for yet another great show! Games Discussed The White Castle Scout Spicy Qwixx Dungeon Raiders 9 Lives Ringmaster Fairy Lights Halloween Party Forest Shuffle Moon Expeditions ICE Cat in the Box American Psycho: A Killer Game Gap Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Jan 2024 | 43 - Year 2023, More Games for Me | 02:02:05 | |
Ken and Ryan recant the games they loved from 2023, both new releases and their personal favorites from 2023 and past years. Ken laments about lack of time for games, and Ryan pushes BGA to no avail, but has been really enjoying it himself. The guys discuss a long played list and a super solid deckbuilder of the digital variety. On to 2024 and more gaming! Top 5 2023 Releases Ryan
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Top 5 Games of the Year Ryan
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Top 5 Most Anticipated Games of 2024 Ryan
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Games Discussed
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| 07 Feb 2024 | 44 - Top 50, 2024 Edition: 50-41 | 01:48:31 | |
It's a new year and that means it's time to revisit our Top 50 of all time! Ken and Ryan take a look at 50-41, and as expected Ken still hates where Ryan has Wingspan ranked. The guys played a whole slew of new games, including a new crowdfunded buzz game in Bloodstones. Ken shares his feelings on The White Castle, Ryan got some Spirit Island in with his favorite co-op partner, and both share their top picks for owned games they want to play the most in 2024! Games Discussed The White Castle Bloodstones Dice Throne Adventures Expeditions Yokai Sketch Nicodemus Hooky Scout Walkie Talkie Spirit Island Paleo Visit us at [url=https://shows.acast.com/playgameslosefriends]https://shows.acast.com/playgameslosefriends[/url] for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at [url=https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends]https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends[/url], or on Twitter at [url=https://twitter.com/pglfshow]@PGLFShow[/url]! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 29 Feb 2024 | 45 - Top 50, 2024 Edition: 40-31 | 01:46:33 | |
The list continues, this time covering quite a few changes and new additions from last year's list. Ryan and Ken played quite a bit together to celebrate Ken's birthday, including four new titles, two of which were birthday gifts! Ken really, really disliked Sol: Last Days of a Star, but he was mostly alone in that sentiment. Ryan and Ken fell in love with a new trick-taker and finally find a hidden movement game that Ken enjoyed. Yes, miracles do exist. Games Discussed Ancient Knowledge Empire's End Lunar Sea Salt & Paper Sol: Last Days of a Star Mind MGMT Inside Job Visit us at https://shows.acast.com/playgameslosefriends for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Mar 2024 | 46 - Top 50, 2024 Edition: 30-21 | 01:35:21 | |
The guys continue to count down their top 50, with some surprising new additions to their lists. Ryan and Ken talk about a new-ish trick taker in Holly Oak, by the masterful Tom Lehmann. Ken falls in love with Honey Buzz by trouncing the group for his first win, and Ryan is happy because Renature finally hit the table surface. Some listener advice hopefully helps those in need when deciding what to play, and how to handle if someone isn't having fun. Games Discussed Holly Oak Honey Buzz Renature Sea Salt & Paper Visit us at https://shows.acast.com/playgameslosefriends for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 May 2024 | 47 - Top 50, 2024 Edition: 20-1 | 01:26:52 | |
Life finds a way... to destroy our recording schedule! Ryan and Ken are back after a long haitus, and you'll hear why. The top 50 gets wrapped up and the guys discuss the beautiful new art in the Wingspan Fan Art Pack, provided to the show by Stonemaier Games. Welcome back and on to the next! Games Discussed Wingspan Visit us at https://shows.acast.com/playgameslosefriends for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Jun 2024 | 48 - Burgers and Pizzas and Drinks, Oh My! | 01:24:26 | |
The boys are back with some new plays, including the infamous Food Chain Magnate! After putting it on his shelf nearly two years ago and being intimidated by it, Ryan got it on the table and the game group ate it up. Ken provides a big Disney Lorcana update, including some once-in-a-nerd's lifetime luck with Enchanted cards. A recently fulfilled Kickstarter game, Mercurial, gets some play and the guys expand on why this one didn't click for them. Ken's been shopping and Ryan picked up a new smallbox game they love! Games Discussed Food Chain Magnate Mercurial Disney Lorcana Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 29 Jun 2024 | 49 - Jamey Is Our Jam with Jamey Stegmaier | 01:46:16 | |
Summer is in full effect, and the sweltering weather has driven Ryan and Ken indoors to slam some games! Expeditions gets the official review treatment and the guys are joined by Jamey Stegmaier of Stonemaier Games to talk about all things Stonemaier, as well as Jamey's journey to game designer, publisher, and entrepreneur. Some upcoming Stonemaier titles are discussed, and more goodies, so listen and enjoy! Games Discussed Bosa Fit to Print Disney Lorcana Expeditions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Jul 2024 | 50 - Mollusks & Morlock Mice | 01:21:43 | |
Fifty episodes and still going strong! Ryan and Ken finally get to crack open two much-anticipated Leder Games titles in Root and Ahoy and first impressions are discussed. The guys played two games of 3000 Scoundrels and share their thoughts. Ken brings home the gold in his first Star Wars Unlimited: Shadows of the Galaxy tournament, and Ryan picks up Kutna Hora: The City of Silver and gives it a go. The guys also pick their top five upcoming releases from the BGG GenCon preview. Enjoy! Games Discussed Root: A Game of Woodland Might and Right Ahoy 3000 Scoundrels Disney Lorcana Star Wars Unlimited: Shadows of the Galaxy The Crew: Mission Deep Sea Kutna Hora Visit us at https://shows.acast.com/playgameslosefriends for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Sep 2024 | 51 - Good Day, Great Day, Game Day | 01:30:32 | |
Ken, Ryan, and the rest of their game group pulled off a game day with five new titles! Ryan was chewing his nails in a close race of Thunder Road: Vendetta, while Ken experienced a Marvel Villainous game he didn't quite bargain for. Ryan was also happy to get Distilled to the table, while Ken introduced the group to an all-time classic trick taker in Tichu. Many beers and Ham Slammies were consumed, and much fun was had. Listen to hear the tale! Games Discussed Thunder Road: Vendetta Power Plants Marvel Villainous Distilled Tichu Visit us at https://shows.acast.com/playgameslosefriends for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow. Please subscribe for more episodes, and leave us a review if you like the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Sep 2024 | 52 - Dunes & Deltas | 01:25:36 | |
After putting it off for far too long, the guys finally play Dune: Imperium and kick themselves for not trying it sooner. Ken shares Delta with the game group, a crowdfunded hand and resource management title from 2023, and the guys share their first impressions. Ryan's Tichu redemption arc starts, and Ken informs on the fact that they may not have been playing by the rules at all! Some interesting purchases are discussed in the backed/bought section, including some impressive discount finds by Ken, and a certain hype-train title that Ryan just couldn't ignore any longer. Games Discussed Dune: Imperium Delta Tichu Visit us at https://shows.acast.com/playgameslosefriends for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow. Please subscribe for more episodes, and leave us a review if you like the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Sep 2024 | 53 - Big Fun in Small Boxes | 01:21:07 | |
Ken and Ryan give a slew of first impressions for a bunch of small-box games they've picked up and played in the last few months, and there are a couple favorites in the bunch. Ryan's absolutely hooked on Dune: Imperium's digital implementation (including the new Rise of Ix expansion) and Ken continues to place in the top of his Lorcana league. The guys also highlight their top five releases that are at Essen Spiel this year and Ken continues to amass more and more to his already massive collection! Games Discussed Dune: Imperium - Rise of Ix Knarr Faraway The Vale of Eternity Pikit Aggretsuko: Work/Rage Balance Visit us at https://shows.acast.com/playgameslosefriends for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow. Please subscribe for more episodes, and leave us a review if you like the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Dec 2024 | 54 - PAX U '24 Recap | 01:44:00 | |
It's that time of year again! PAX Unplugged 2024 came and went, and Ryan and Ken share their thoughts on the show, some silly statistics, and recount TWENTY different games played, many of which were new experiences for the group! There were a whole lot of trick takers, some heavy strategy games, and a new tactical masterpiece. Listen in and learn what might be on your holiday shopping list for next year! Games Discussed Ark Nova Arcs Fishing Kansas City: The Trick Taking Game Yokai Septet Small Islands Harvest River of Gold 6 Forces Prey Sandbags Forest Shuffle Magic Trick Flip7 Rafter 5 Castle Combo Ra Viticulture Rainbow Visit us at https://shows.acast.com/playgameslosefriends for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow. Please subscribe for more episodes, and leave us a review if you like the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Jan 2025 | 55 - New Year, More Games | 01:38:05 | |
Ryan and Ken kicked off 2025 with a slew of games, some old and some new! The guys cover Ra and Arcs in greater detail, and pick apart a few new titles (to them) that they played on two separate occasions with their partners. Ken's youngest continues to enjoy discovering gaming with Dad, and Ryan's excited to show Ken just how good River of Gold is. Games Discussed Ra Arcs Spellbook River Valley Glassworks Murray the A**hole Frog Harmonies Yak Abandon All Artichokes Reef Flip 7 Garden Variety Agent Avenue River of Gold Visit us at https://shows.acast.com/playgameslosefriends for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow. Please subscribe for more episodes, and leave us a review if you like the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Mar 2022 | 9 - Kabula Krazy with Antonio Liga | 01:12:37 | |
After a long month full of technical and scheduling issues, the guys finally play some Kabula! Two games and some first impressions, as well as a great chat with Kabula lead designer Antonio Liga from Stranger Games Studios. Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Mar 2022 | 10 - Don't Hang Games on the Walls | 01:25:59 | |
Double-digit episodes! So we're not total frauds (or is it too soon to tell?) The boys get their first taste of what it takes to run a zoo in Ark Nova, and gush over Roxley's Radlands. The alchemical magic of Quacks of Quedlinberg takes the review spotlight, Ryan keeps his cell phone too close to the mic, and Ken chats about his latest Kickstarter deliveries! Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Apr 2022 | 11 - 11:11 | 01:30:08 | |
The long-awaited Oath review is finally here! Deeproot Dwellers did not hit their funding goal and Ken is sad. Ryan is the only human being on Earth who did not enjoy Sleeping Gods, but he did love Long Shot: The Dice Game. Ken is about to lose a lot of money to the Unstable Unicorn team, and he's OK with that. Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Apr 2022 | 12 - Photo Finish: The Diarrhea Game | 01:45:11 | |
The guys review Arcadia Quest, a long-standing classic in both collections. Overproduction is discussed, and whether or not its benefitting the hobby in the long run, or hurting it. Ken finally tests some shrink shelf goodies, and Ryan is obsessed with Wyrd's Vagrantsong. An upcoming interview is teased, so check it out! Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 May 2022 | 13 - Cosmic Froggin' with Jim Felli | 01:36:10 | |
Special guest Jim Felli from Devious Weasel games joins us to discuss game design, Cosmic Frog, and his upcoming two-player game The Mirroring of Mary King! The guys review Cosmic Frog and have quite the backed/bought list. We discuss Cascadia and Reincardnated and get excited for Brian Boru. Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Jun 2022 | 14 - Krampus Has a Black Sack | 01:22:11 | |
Ken played games. A LOT of games. Ryan officially bounces off Sleeping Gods. We finally get a four-player Ark Nova game in, and review our first impressions of the hot zoo-builder everyone's talking about. Brian Boru: High King of Ireland also hit the table and we chat about how great it is. Moonrakers get a review, and we almost hit the same scores! Backed/bought list is small, but mighty, with Arcs joining Ryan's Kickstarter list. Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 Jul 2022 | 15 - You Stole My Titmouse | 01:43:35 | |
Covid and vacations have delayed us, but we have returned! During Ryan's adventures in Virusville, Ken went shopping for 90% of the games on the eastern seaboard. We get to discuss Meadow in our review and share in it's delights, and also discuss our collective disappointment of Sleeping Gods. Ken talks about the vast amount of gaming he managed to squeeze in during the month of June! Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Aug 2022 | 16 - I See You, Gen Con 2022 | 02:06:26 | |
Now that Gen Con 2022 has come and gone, Ryan and Ken review their top 10 picks from biggest board game expo in the US. The guys review what may refer to as a modern classic in 2019's Wingspan, and Ken continues his spiral into the bargain bins and emerges with some real gems. Ryan discusses some spending regrets with Return to Dark Tower, and we chat about Isle of Cats and Everdell on iOS! Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Aug 2022 | 17 - Thanks For Listening to Our Taylor Talk | 01:30:05 | |
We have a guest! Taylor Doolittle from Doolittle Gaming joins us to talk about his first baby, Reincardnated, and discusses a range of topics about the game and design in general, as well as playtesting and Kickstarter. The guys review the game, and one lucky listener will get a chance to win a copy of Reincardnated as well! Listen to the end of the episode to learn the giveaway details, and good luck to all. Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 05 Sep 2022 | 18 - Fulfill Me, Kickstarter | 01:30:57 | |
Ryan and Ken discuss their top 5 backed games that should be fulfilling soon, and the wait is killing them both. Ark Nova is getting an expansion, and there's fish! And water! And probably different fish! Ken got his first Kallax, Ryan is behaving and keeping the wallet away, and the Reincardnated contest ends soon! Get your entries in ASAP! Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Sep 2022 | 19 - Phil's a Thrill with Phil Walker-Harding | 01:46:10 | |
Ryan and Ken are joined by the renowned Phil Walker-Harding, designer of such all-time classics as Sushi Go!, Imhotep, and so much more. The guys count down their top five games from his design catalog, and talk a bit about Joey Games, Phil's new sustainable publishing company that focuses on Australian themes. Ken talks about expanding his Kallax collection, and Ryan's been playing Mysterium again after a long hiatus. Ken also got in a game of a new Kickstarter arrival, Flamecraft! Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Sep 2022 | 20 - The Glass is Stained with Adrian Adamescu | 01:33:16 | |
We are joined by the artisan himself, Adrian Adamescu, to talk all things Sagrada, including the now-funded Sagrada: Artisans legacy game. Ryan and Ken slow down the buying, but up the playing, as the guys managed to get in Dominion, Isle of Cats, Red Rising, and start a group play of Vagrantsong! We review the OG Sagrada and talk about why it's a mainstay in both of our collections. Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Oct 2022 | 21 - Arboretum With Popes | 01:40:33 | |
Trees with knives? You betcha! Ryan and Ken finally review Arboretum, one of the most well-designed card games they've ever played. Both the guys played a ton of games since last episode, so they run down their list, and continue to melt over Vagrantsong. Ken picked up some new goodies, and Ryan is still behaving... for now. Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 31 Oct 2022 | 22 - Marvel-ous Dice | 01:29:23 | |
Why watch a Marvel movie when you can chuck some dice as your favorite superhero? The guys check out Marvel Dice Throne, generously provided by The OP for review. A previously unexplored hatred for eurogames haunts Ken as the guys played Hansa Teutonica. Ryan got a whole pile of two-player titles played, and Ken continues to shop until his bank account drops! Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Nov 2022 | 23 - Hhhhh-weet Tokens | 01:34:04 | |
The Everdell kickstarters have landed! The guys talk about their new additions and why this was worth the money, and the base game of Everdell gets a proper review. Game night happened, and both Dice Realms and Verdant were on the table, so those get a preview of sorts, and both have nits to pick with Dice Realms. More Kickstarters are coming, and Ken didn't buy anything for the first time since he left the womb. Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Dec 2022 | 24 - PAX U '22 Preview | 01:19:40 | |
It's that time of year folks! PAX Unplugged 2022 is nearly upon us, and Ryan and Ken talk a bit about what's coming along in the game bag this year, as well as the titles they're likely to hunt down with fervor. The guys talk about a marathon five-player game of Ankh: Gods of Egypt, and discuss why they're likely to never try that again. Ken talks about his Black Friday spending spree, and let's just say it's never a dull topic! Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Dec 2022 | 25 - PAXU 2022 Recap | 01:33:10 | |
The boys are back from PAX! The final played list is covered, and what a list it is. A certain special trick-taking game was the hit of the show, and a surprise purchase by Joe becomes a new favorite. Show purchases are discussed and both of the guys found some new goodies to enjoy. Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Jan 2023 | 26 - Resolutions, Shmesolutions | 01:49:15 | |
It's a new year, which means another year full of games! Ryan and Ken ring in the new year with a recap of the last month's worth of gaming, and review their top 10 releases in 2022, as well as pick their most memorable game of the past year. Some gamer resolutions are in order, although we'll see how closely they're followed. The guys talk holiday purchases and their most disappointing game of 2022. Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Feb 2023 | 27 - The Annual Top 50, 50-26 | 01:48:45 | |
It's time for a new tradition! Ryan and Ken spent some time rating their top 50 games of all time, and cover 50 through 26 of the list. There are a few surprises on each list, and a few inevitable crossovers as well. Join us and let us know if you would put any of these on your lists as well! Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Feb 2023 | 28 - The Annual Top 50, 25-1 | 02:30:48 | |
Ryan and Ken wrap up their top 50 games of all time, and cover 25 through 1 of the list. There are more crossovers than we predicted, and some real surprises in the top 10 for both. Check it out, and hit us up with your opinions on the lists. Enjoy! Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 Mar 2023 | 29 - Hobo Trains and Horror with Kyle Rowan | 01:47:19 | |
Ryan and Ken are graced by the Wyrd wonder Kyle Rowan! The guys pick Kyle's brain about the masterpiece that is Vagrantsong, and find out Kyle and Ken have more in common than anticipated. In addition, Vagrantsong gets a formal review, and after a long hiatus (yes, we suck), a long list of played games gets released, as well as a whole bunch more acquisitions to the collections.
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| 01 Apr 2023 | 30 - Set Sail to Cassar Island | 01:36:47 | |
Looking to get someone else into the hobby you hold so dear? Ryan and Ken give their top 5 intro games, and manage to span a whole bunch of board game mechanics in the process. The guys review a great intro game in Draftosaurus, and talk about why it's so approachable. Ryan finds some joy in War of the Ring: The Card Game, but not as much as he expected to. Ken slowed down the crowdfunding but still has some acquisitions, and finds a fatal flaw with the Meadow: Downstream expansion. We finally confirm that Ryan is indeed smarter than Ken!
Ken's Top 5 Intro List
Ryan's Top 5 Intro List
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| 17 Apr 2023 | 31 - Buggin the Mind with Marvin Hegen | 01:10:34 | |
Want to know more about Mindbug and the Kickstarter campaign for Mindbug Beyond? Well look (and listen) no further, as Ryan and Ken bugged the mind (enough puns, please) of lead designer Marvin Hegen! Marvin dives in and gives an overview of the active campaign, what folks can expect from the new standalone sets, and regales us all with his tales of meeting a childhood game design idol in Richard Garfield, who later became a co-designer himself. Sit back, put on your tinfoil hat, and enjoy! Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 May 2023 | 32 - I Like Big Bass and I Can Not Lie | 01:25:30 | |
The guys had a game day! And then several game nights... This is what happens when no recording happens for a full month. But hey, that's more games to cover! A full lineup gets discussed, and there's a surprise hit in the mix. Ken has all of Tapestry, and all of Tapestry got to the tabletop to be played. First impressions are laid down, but neither Ryan or Ken feel like it's time for a review as the game is sooooo massive. Both have been good boys when it comes to purchases, but there's still some crowdfunding going down. And guess what? A NEW GIVEAWAY! Listen for more details!
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| 24 Jun 2023 | 33 - One Game, or All the Games? | 01:40:40 | |
Yep, still alive, and still recording! Ryan and Ken are back to discuss their long played list as summer gets underway and game time starts becoming even more of a luxury, planned around vacations and activities. The guys explore a fun topic, discussing why we're more prone to play lots of new games once or twice rather than a single title a dozen times or more. Ken's been buying and backing, but the length of the list may surprise you. And our Tapestry expansion giveaway contest is coming to a close, listen in to get your entry in now!
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| 24 Jul 2023 | 34 - Campaign Conundrums | 01:24:15 | |
Ken and Ryan and their game group have started a new narrative campaign game for the second half of 2023, and Ken brought Lands of Galzyr to the fray. The guys discuss first impressions of the narrative-driven gameplay, and dive into what makes a campaign game great for them. A Tapestry contest winner gets announced, and there's quite the list of games played!
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| 19 Aug 2023 | 35 - Disney Owns Ken Now, Too | 01:38:05 | |
Ken is taking the plunge into Lorcana through a new league he's joined, and the guys talk about what that means for Ken's time and wallet. Ryan's sick of being burned by crowdfunding and so the inevitable discussion ensues on the merits for, and detriments against, Kickstarter and its ilk. Lots of games were played thanks to an ADGD (All-day Game Day), so listen in and find out which!
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| 11 Sep 2023 | 36 - Euro Makin' Me Sad | 01:23:23 | |
The guys finally sit down and hash out where on the doll the Eurogames hurt Ken. A Lorcana update helps give an inside view on the pandemonium that has been afoot, and both Ken and Ryan had some separate game time with family and friends and lots of new teaches. Ryan continues to struggle to conquer the Dark Tower, while Ken scored some sweet deals on some modern lightweight classics. Lastly, the guys tease a preview for next episode, when we interview Pablo Clark, lead designer and artist for The Old King's Crown!
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| 08 Oct 2023 | 37 - A New King on The Great Road with Pablo Clark | 01:43:27 | |
Ryan and Ken sit down by the castle hearth and chat with Pablo Clark from Eerie Idol Games, lead designer and artist on an upcoming Kickstarter campaign that has both very excited. Pablo shares with us his experiences in designing the game, inspirations of his unique and stunning art style, and shares some details about the upcoming campaign on October 24th, 2023 (go back it!). Ryan started backing some more games, and Ken hasn't been playing much lately... but that didn't stop him from buying and backing!
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| 22 Oct 2023 | 38 - Kickstarted, But Never Started | 01:25:40 | |
Have you ever crowdfunded a game, waited over a year for fulfillment, bust the shrink once you get it, and then drool a little as you marvel at your new toy? And then promptly shelve the game and wait eagerly for your first play? Yea, we thought so, and welcome to the club. Ryan and Ken commiserate over their current top 5 games they really, REALLY want to play from those shelves, despite the constant deluge of the newest hotness. Ryan dives back into crowdfunding projects despite it all, and Ken somehow has nothing backed currently!?! The guys recap their latest play of The Old King's Crown, and further their deepening love for this upcoming hit. Listen in for more goodness and thanks for joining us!
Ryan's Top 5
Ken's Top 5
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| 11 Nov 2023 | 39 - An Undaunting Evening with David Thompson | 01:46:09 | |
IT HAPPENED! David Thompson, of War Chest and Undaunted fame, joined Ryan and Ken to let them nerd out over David's work, and find out more about what drives him as a designer and where his love for history in gaming was born. The guys talk about another engaging game of The Old King's Crown, and have some new trick-takers in their midst to play. Ryan's wallet is opening as fast as the leaves are falling, while Ken is excited for the next Elizabeth Hargrave's title!
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| 18 Nov 2023 | 40 - Two Beers & Two Reviews | 01:35:16 | |
The guys are back and reviewing two games this episode while enjoying some fine brews! Stonemaier Games was kind enough to provide the show with a review copy of Between Two Cities: Essential Edition, and a highly-anticipated Kickstarter copy of Wild Realms arrived and hit the table last game night. A deeper look into Deep Rock Galactic is discussed, Ryan finally got to play Honey Buzz, and the both fawn over a new trick taker that has them both smitten.
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| 28 Nov 2023 | 41 - PAX U '23 Preview | 01:31:25 | |
It's that time of year again! The guys are heading to PAX Unplugged and have their games ready to go. Shopping lists are discussed and some new predictions are on the table as well. Ken went on an epic Black Friday shopping spree at one of his favorite stores and Ryan held off to save budget to shop on the PAX expo floor. There was some major gaming happening over the Thanksgiving holiday as well, so listen in to hear the favorites!
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| 08 Nov 2021 | 1 - The Bee People Who Shoot Bee Guns | 01:31:42 | |
The first episode (with lots of poor editing by Ryan, and Ken lagging throughout)! Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Nov 2021 | 2 - Sex Appeal of the Insert | 01:37:49 | |
We talk about the industry slowdowns due to supply chain issues, and why it might be a good thing for the hobby in general. A rundown of our top 5 family games as of late. We review one of our favorite games of 2020, Nidavellir, and we get the latest from Ken's Kickstarter roundup. Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Nov 2021 | 3 - Enter the Beer Review | 01:38:29 | |
Ken plays a classic. We list our top 5 gaming gadgets to make a gamer's life better. We dive into Scythe more than expected, and review Charterstone and our full legacy experience. Ken is pumped for a new Kickstarter project, and we review our beverages of choice! Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 Nov 2021 | 4 - D&D at the Dollar General | 01:29:33 | |
Ken learns more about Kabula, and we talk about CMON's 50th. We visit the Nerdhammer boys in Lancaster. A short talk about Ankh and the merge mechanic. Ryan talks Paleo, Ken talks Doodle Dungeon, and a Looterz review happens. We have big news for the next episode! Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Dec 2021 | 5 - Following the Leder with Kyle Ferrin | 01:48:30 | |
Our first guest! Kyle Ferrin from Leder Games tells us of past, present and future works. We give Oath a little time, and a lot more will come. We talk our PAX Unplugged games we're bringing, and review another Leder Games title, Fort. Ken continues to add expansions he'll never play to his collection. Ryan imitates creepy podcaster voices. Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Dec 2021 | 6 - Merry PAXmas | 01:38:50 | |
The boys head to PAX Unplugged, game all weekend, and talk about the experience. Ryan went shopping and Ken's list got skunked. The top five most impactful games of 2021 are covered. Have a wonderful holiday! Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 Jan 2022 | 7 - Mozart's First Name was William | 01:20:50 | |
Happy new year! Ryan and Ken played a lot of games over the holiday break and discuss their favorites. The guys take a look at their top five most anticipated games for 2022 (with honorable mentions), and Ryan bounces off of Jaws of the Lion. Res Arcana gets the review treatment, and a small backed/bought list means more cash free for games in 2022! Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 29 Jan 2022 | 8 - You Have Player Aides | 01:30:06 | |
Board game night has resumed! Ken furthers his Ryan Laukat infatuation, and Ryan finally gets his copy of Dice Throne Adventures. Ken illuminates us on the best way to find new games, and the modern classic, War Chest, gets some high scores in the review. Except for the player aides. Not those. Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||