Board Game Buffet

Board Game Buffet 99.A - A Trip to the salad bar

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

This is a filler episode of the Board Game Buffet podcast with Graeme and Lella.

We start as normal with some banter where I give you an update on the podcast and our plans (don't worry, Dean and Graeme will be back). Lella and I discuss some of our recent plays then we go through our Top 5 of 2021.

This is just a filler episode as Graeme and Dean know it has been a while since you have heard anything from us and Lella was kind enough to step in and fill in so Graeme is not just talking to himself.

Board Game Buffet: Episode 99- Calimala, Catan, New Haven and Qwirkle

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss First Bites of Calimala, New Haven, Catan and Qwuirkle! What have they been playing all these years?

Plus a Top 5 "BGG Top 100 Ranked Games We Don't Enjoy"

***Apologies for the delay in getting this one posted, but life interrupted in a big way!*********

Board Game Buffet: Episode 98- Broadhorns; Patchistory; War Along the Great Lakes

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 05:05:10 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss recent plays of the supply/pickup and deliver game Broadhorns, the very accessible wargame War Along the Great Lakes (War of 1812) and the civ game Patchistory.

Top 5 "Filler Games Redux" It's been a couple years since we did this list, so time for an update.

Time Stamps: Banter: 12:00 ;Broadhorns: 13m:16s War Along the Great Lakes: 27m:05s ; Patchistory: 39m:29s Top5: 1h:02m Outro: 1h:42m

Board Game Buffet-Episode 97: Expedition to Newdale; Cloudage

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 05:37:20 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss the closing of TMG, how listeners can contribute to Episode 100 and why Mr. Mechanics over theme, has an issue with story modes in games like Cloudage and Expedition to Newdale.

Top 5 "BGG Ranked Games That We Have Never Heard of"!

Board Game Buffet-Episode 96: Bonfire:Trees Expansion; Supply Lines of the Am. Rev; Tomorrow; Roads and Boats

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 00:21:36 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss the soon to be released Bonfire Expansion: Trees and Creatures; the supply and logistics game Supply Lines of the American Revolution: Southern Strategy.

We look at some Leftovers with Roads and Boats and a dark look at the future in Tomorrow.

Board Game Buffet- Episode 95: Nemesis; The Shores of Tripoli; Venice

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss their plays of Nemesis, The Shores of Tripoli and Venice. Then they rank their Top 5 Games Introduced to Them By Others!

Board Game Buffet: Episode 94- Vienna Connection, Imperial Struggle, Skeptics, Masters of the Night

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss First Bites of Vienna Connection by Portal, Imperial Struggle by GMT, Skeptics by Usiak and Masters of the Night by Ares Games.

We also discuss whether the hobby forces designers and publishers to chase their tails.

Board Game Buffet: Episode 93- SOS Titanic; Smiles and Daggers; Codinca; Rainbow Poker

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 04:59:02 +0000

***We apologize ahead of time for the background wind in a couple areas****

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss four recent plays, pontificate about whether heavy euro games are becoming more rare and share a Top 5 Games We Want to Master!

Board Game Buffet - Episode 92: The Stygian Society, Herrlof, Floor Plan

Mon, 24 May 2021 17:56:39 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss a roll and write in Floor Plan, a trick-taking game in Herrlof and a cube tower management game in The Stygian Society.

They also look back at some games played in 2017 and Dr. Graeme tries to figure out why Dean buys games if he doesn't know if they will get played.

Board Game Buffet: Episode 91- Castles of Burgundy, Nyet!, Botanik

Mon, 17 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss recent plays of Castles of Burgundy, Botanik and the trick taking game Nyet!

They have a Top 5 Games That Are Going to the Vault! What does that mean? Tears will be shed!

Board Game Buffet: Episode 90- The Red Cathedral, Solar Storm, Dominant Species:Marine

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 03:23:17 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss The Red Cathedral, Solar Storm and Dominant Species: Marine.

They have a Top 3 Games that they dread having to roll the dice/die.

Finally they debate whether "seasoned" gamers misjudge what a gateway/intro game is or should be.

Apologize ahead of time, as this episode is raw and unedited due to unexpected work spike.

Board Game Buffet- Episode 89: Ruins of Mars; Lost Ruins of Arnak; 7 Summits

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 22:10:19 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss the joys of introducing a new player to gaming, re-invigorating oneself in the hobby and Graeme's Logic Puzzles.

They also discuss Ruins of Mars. Lost Ruins of Arnak and 7 Summits.

Then a Draft of the their Favorite games that start with the letter C.

Board Game Buffet- Episode 88- "Top 5 Mean Euro Games", Alien: Perfect Organism; Moneybags

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 04:28:57 +0000

Graeme and Dean discuss First Bites of Oink Games "Moneybags" and GenX Games "Alien: Perfect Organism.

Top 5 "Mean Euro Games"

Board Game Buffet- Episode 87: Praga Caput Regni and Pandemic: Fall of Rome

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss First Bites of Praga Caput Regni and Pandemic: Fall of Rome. They also bring back If You Like That, You May Like This: Gloomhaven

Board Game Buffet: Episode 86- Tungaru; Tumble Town; Polynesia

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 06:35:59 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss First Bites of Tungaru, Tumble Town and Polynesia. They also dig into some Leftovers of Honshu and Quadropolis.

Board Game Buffet: Episode 85- Too Many Bones; Rail Pacific Rails Inc.; Tipping Point

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 05:29:44 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss their recent plays of Pacific Rails Inc., Too Many Bones and Tipping Point.

They also talk about some upcoming things on the channel, so don't miss out!

Board Game Buffet- Episode 84: New York Zoo and Viscounts of the West Kingdom

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss new plays of New York Zoo and Viscounts of the West Kingdom. Top5 "Games from 2013" and delve into the Graeme's deepest secrets from childhood, sports, television and finally learn who the one celebrity is he wants to thrash in a board game!

Board Game Buffet: Coffee Talk- Live Streaming with Graeme and Lella

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Join Dean as he chats with Lella and Graeme regarding their live stream gaming on the Dice Tower's No Strings Attached. They share their tips and tricks, getting over your fears and what goes into the preparation for live streams.

Board Game Buffet: Episode 83- Taverns of Tiefenthal; Empyreal: Spells and Steam

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 06:41:54 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss Taverns of Tiefenthal and Empyreal: Spells and Steam.

Top 5 "Games from 2010" and a couple of Leftovers from the back of the shelf.

Board Game Buffet- Episode 82: Village Green and 2020 look back!

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 07:53:54 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss Village Green, take a look back at 2020 and talk 2021 Resolutions!

Top 5 Most Anticipated Games of 2021

Board Game Buffet: Episode 81- Bonfire; Horizon Zero Dawn; Loup Garou

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss the newest Feld release Bonfire, the video game IP Horizon Zero Dawn board game and the VanRyder Graphic Novel Adventure Loup Garou.

Plus they look at their Top 3 "Potential Hidden Gems of BGG Ranked 8200-8000"

Board Game Buffet- Episode 80: Top Games from 2019 Redux

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 06:00:00 +0000

Join Graeme, Dean and Erick as they revisit their Top Games from 2019. Which games will remain on their lists? Who are the new contenders?

Board Game Buffet: Episode 79- Seastead, Blue Skies, Villagers

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 03:11:14 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss Seastead, Blue Skies and Villagers.

Top 5 "Games That Start with the Letter P"

Board Game Buffet: Episode 78- Plunder; Crusader Kingdoms; Wild Space

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss recent plays of Plunder: A Pirates Life; Crusader Kingdoms: The War for the Holy Land and Wild Space.

A Top 5 Draft "Card Games" and finally discuss if there is an optimal player count for a new game play or Euro games in general.

Board Game Buffet: Episode 77- Mercado de Lisboa; Mythos Tales

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss why total strangers can persuade his wife to play games, determine if Graeme needs a more active lifestyle and recent plays of Mercado de Lisboa and Mythos Tales.

They have a Top 5 "Potential Hidden Gems of BGG ranked 8400-8200" and round it out with an Ask the Chef question.

Board Game Buffet: Episode 76- Rurik: Dawn of Kiev; Automania; Merlin's Beast Hunt; Trial of the Temples

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Graeme and Dean discuss recent plays of Rurik: Dawn of Kiev, Automania, Trial of the Temples and Merlin's Beast Hunt.

They bring back If You Like That, You May Like This with a look at the theme of Norway and Sweden.

Finally, a discussion about House Rules!

Board Game Buffet- Episode 75: Ishtar-Garden of Babylon; Zorro; Top5 "Games with a City in the Title"

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they take a look at Ishtar: Garden of Babylon; Zorro the Dice Game and discuss:

- What does it take to get and keep a game into your collection

- Rules Etiquette

- Can you base a game rating off a virtual game play?

Top 5 "Games with a City in the Title"

Board Game Buffet: Episode 74- Mangrovia, On the Underground:London/Berlin, Arkham Horror LCG, Werewolf on Zoom

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Graeme and Dean discuss their recent plays of Mangrovia, On The Underground: London/Berlin, The Arkham Horror Card Game and playing Werewolf on Zoom.

Plus the Top 5 "Potential Hidden Gems of BGG Ranked 8600-8400"

Board Game Buffet: Top 100 Favorite Games "10-1"

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Finally! Graeme and Dean reveal their Top 10-1 favorite games of all this very moment! Are they still accurate?

Board Game Buffet: Ep. 73- Ride the Rails; Maracaibo, Dragon Castle and Agatha Christie: Death on the Cards

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 06:00:00 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss getting together for face to face gaming, Ride the Rails, Agatha Christie: Death on the Cards, Maracaibo and Dragon Castle.

Top 10 "Most Important Games from 2010-2019"

Board Game Buffet: Top 100 Favorite Games "20-11"

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0000

The countdown continues on the Top 100 Favorite Games!

Board Game Buffet: Ep 72- Ettin, Endangered, Truck Off, Sonora, LockUp: A Roll Player Tale

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss why everyone else loves music so much, online cons and SIX First Bites!

Parfum, Ettin, Truck Off: The Food Truck Frenzy R&W, Endangered, Sonora and Lockup: A Roll Player Tale.

Board Game Buffet- Top 100 Favorite Games "30-21"

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 05:00:00 +0000

We are sooooo close to the end. Join us as we narrow down your ultimate guess as to our Top 10.

Board Game Buffet: Top 100 Favorite Games "40-31"

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Graeme and Dean continue to slug it out over the better Top 100 Favorite Games!

Board Game Buffet: Top 100 "50-41"

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Graeme and Dean continue the countdown of their Top 100 Favorite Games that could be seriously outdated by now. #50-41

Board Game Buffet: Episode 71- Intrepid; Shelfie Stacker; Traintopia; The Great Race

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they take some First Bites out of Intrepid, Shelfie Stacker, Traintopia and The Great Race.

They drone on during the banter about guilting their family into playing games on Father's Day and finish out with a Top 5 "Second Chance Games".

Board Game Buffet: Top 100 #60-51

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they continue the countdown of their Top 100 Favorite Games of All Time!

Board Game Buffet: "Top 100" 70-61

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 05:00:00 +0000

The choices have to get better....right?

Graeme and Dean continue their Top 100 Favorite Games countdown with #70-61!

Board Game Buffet: Episode 70- Masters of Ren:Lorenzo Card Game, Grind House, Inoka

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they take a First Bite out of Grind House, Inoka and Masters of the Renaissance: Lorenzo Il Magnifico Card Game.

Enjoy the banter and Can I Hear the Specials!

Top 5 "Potential Hidden Gems BGG Ranked 8800-8600"

Board Game Buffet Top 100: #80-71

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Graeme and Dean continue their countdown of "Top 100 Favorite Games" #80-71

Board Game Buffet: Ep 69- Cinque Terre; Spy Tricks; Isle of Cats; Patchwork Doodle

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 22:56:12 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss Isle of Cats, Cinque Terre, Patchwork Doodle and Spy Tricks.

Plus a couple leftovers in Royals and Thurn and Taxis.

Short and Sweet this episode!

Board Game Buffet: Top 100 Favorite Games 90-81

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:48:46 +0000

Graeme and Dean continue counting down their Top 100 Favorite Games 90-81.

Board Game Buffet: Ep. 68- Grand Trunk Journey; Robin of Locksley; Mystery House; ArchRavels

Mon, 25 May 2020 04:10:19 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss Grand Trunk Journey, ArchRavels, Mystery House and Robin of Locksley.

Top 5 "Games that Start with the Letter K" and some Leftovers in Custom Heroes and Carson City.

Board Game Buffet- Top 100-91

Mon, 18 May 2020 18:14:08 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they share their Top 100 lists! This is the audio portion from the videos. If you want to see the video version go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R0oWRljfUo

Board Game Buffet- Ep 67: Dwarven Miner Reforged, Ext. Adv-Pirates, Rollecate, Nanga Parbat

Mon, 11 May 2020 04:49:37 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss Extraordinary Adventures- Pirates; Rollecate; Nanga Parbat and Dwarven Miner Reforged.

Top 5 "Potential Hidden Gems BGG Ranked 9000-8800"

Plus a discussion on their Top 100!

Board Game Buffet- Episode 66 "Reviewers and Rants"

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 22:06:14 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they venture into unknown waters with a discussion about reviewers, virtual options, their Origin story and some games played and purchased. Not the typical topics, but we were under a time crunch!

Board Game Buffet- Episode 65- HEXplore It; Railroad Rivals; School of Sorcery

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 21:49:21 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss recent plays of Railroad Rivals, HEXplore It, School of Sorcery and some kickstarter projects.

They have a Top 5 "Games that Start with the Letter N" and then discuss some Leftovers of Favor of the Pharaoh and Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective.

Board Game Buffet-Episode 64: Raccoon Tycoon, Stellar, Lawyer Up, Zona, 1775 and 1812

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 04:13:46 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they banter about their recent gaming and travel, discuss Raccoon Tycoon, Stellar, Zona: The Secret of Chernobyl, 1775:Rebellion and 1812: Invasion of Canada.

The discuss the previous Leftover games that have actually made it to the table and a Top 5 "Games That Made Us Angry"

Board Game Buffet: Episode 63- Star Wars:Outer Rim; 5211; Escape Pods;

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 05:17:29 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss some Kickstarter projects that look interesting and delve into "how much is too much for shipping?"

They also discuss recent plays of Star Wars: Outer Rim, the card game 5211 and an Essen release that they played on Tabletopia called Escape Pods.

Top 5 list of "Potential Hidden Gems on BGG Ranked 9200-9000" and finally some leftovers in League of Six and Concordia.

Board Game Buffet: Episode 62- Aftershock: SF and Venice; Underwater Cities and Onirim

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 05:46:28 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they welcome a Buffet listener, Tom, on this episode to discuss some games and a Draft of their current Top 5 Worker Placement Games they want to get back to the table.

The debate breaks out over what exactly constitutes a worker placement game. They also discuss "How Many Times Do You Need to Play a Game Before You Can Cull", "Playing Time on Games." and "Game Groups"

Board Game Buffet- Episode 61: Merkator, Rhein River Trade, Animal Kingdom, Pact and Paris: La Cite de la Lumiere

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 05:13:02 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss some KS nonsense, Patreon, celebrations needed in board games. Plus they talk about some First Bites with Pact, Animal Kingdoms and Paris: La Cite de la Lumiere.

A Top 5 "Potential Hidden Gems on BGG Ranked 9400-9200" and some Leftovers/Comfort Food in Merkator and Rhein River Trade.

Board Game Buffet: Episode 60- Flotilla, Bios Origins, Masters of the Night

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 05:23:03 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss Flotilla by WizKids; Bios: Origins by Sierra Madre, Masters of the Night by Ares Games.

They draft their Top 5 Lunch Time Battle Games and discuss Punishing Co-ops in their If You Like That, You May Like This segment.

Patreon is now available. https://www.patreon.com/bgbuffet

Board Game Buffet- Episode 59: Top5 Games from 2019

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 00:58:15 +0000

Join Graeme, Dean and Erick as they discuss their Top 5 Favorite Games from 2019.

They also discuss which of their 2019 games just need more plays to make a better judgement and which games are they still needing to get played.

Thanks for listening!

Board Game Buffet: Episode 58- Horrified; Cthulhu: Death May Die

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 05:46:41 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss Horrified by Ravensburger and Cthulhu: Death May Die by CMON. They also discuss what they want for Christmas and determine a certain someone's cleaning lady is trying to impress their boss.

Top 5 "Potential Hidden Gems BGG Ranked 9600-9400"

Board Game Buffet: Episode 57- Tank Duel, Volcanic Isle, Pyramix, Broadhorns, Welkin

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 05:56:23 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss Tank Duel: Enemy in the Crosshairs, Welkin, Volcanic Isle, Pyramix and Broadhorns.

They have a Top 5 "Push Your Luck Games"

Will Graeme roast his beans too long? Do hyphens really count?

Board Game Buffet: Episode 56: Thanksgiving and Collection Trivia

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 07:26:43 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as the deliver an abbreviated episode comparing Thanksgiving in the US and Canada, but more importantly show off their lack of knowledge of their own collections. A trivia contest of their personal collections ensues!

Board Game Buffet: Coffee Talk! w/Jonathan Gilmour

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 06:16:23 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they host Coffee Talk with designer, developer and in house Pandasaurus guru.

They break him in with their ice-breaker questions and then delve into game design, development, new projects, old projects and passion projects!

Board Game Buffet- Episode 55: Gates of Delirium; Marvel Champions(redux); Spike; Seasons

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 22:49:34 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss their plays of Gates of Delirium and Marvel Champions! They also return to their Top5 "Potential Hidden Gems on BGG ranked 9800-9600"

They discuss some leftovers with Spike and Seasons and then their plans for a post New Year game show with listeners!

**Next episode will be a Coffee Talk with designer Jonathan Gilmour (Dinosaur Island and Dead of Winter).

Board Game Buffet- Episode 54: Ceylon; Marvel Champions

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 05:39:00 +0000

* This episode was recorded 10/27/19 so all the Halloween talk makes more sense knowing that. It was suppose to air 10/28/19 but a zombie must have eaten part of my brain, as I forgot to hit publish.*

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss the Euro game Ceylon and the new LCG Marvel Champions!

Plus they have a Top 5 "Games They Would Be Horrified to be Seen Playing by Co-Workers!"; If You Like That, You May Like This: Monsters! and finally a couple of Comfort Food games.

Board Game Buffet- Coffee Talk w/Mike Dilisio from Sporadically Board

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they are joined by Mike Dilisio from The Sporadically Board Podcast, SoloMode Games on YouTube and a Dice Tower contributor.

We discuss all things solo games and lots of topics around the periphery of the hobby. We learn a lot of new things about Mike, like his fear of spiders, his mundane lunch habits and why not to be trapped in a burning building with Mike.

Board Game Buffet- Episode 53 "Top 5 Game Draft of 2015"; Abomination: Heir of Frankenstein;

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss their "Top 5 Games from 2015" and some new purchases like Abomination: Heir of Frankenstein, Amul, Hako Onna and The Dwarves.

They discuss a questionable Kickstarter and a couple games that they are having a craving to get to the table.

Board Game Buffet- Episode 52 "Homebrewers; Arkham Noir;" Conventions? Do they even interest us anymore?

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 06:51:58 +0000

Graeme and Dean discuss some new game plays of Homebrewers and Arkham Noir: Case#2 Called Forth By Thunder.

They share their current interest level on attending conventions and a current Kickstarter project with an interesting theme and answer the age old question: What would they do if they won the lottery?

Finally, they have a Top 10 list of "Games That They Would Reluctantly Get Rid Of"

Board Game Buffet- Coffee Talk with Academy Games' Uwe Eickert

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Dean is joined by Uwe Eickert from Academy Games. From designing to publishing, Uwe discusses Storms of Steel, Agents of Mayhem, One Small Step and their upcoming game Stellaris Legacy.

Uwe then discusses tariffs, kickstarter and secrets of publishing.

Plus we learn a little about Uwe's likes and dislikes in the hobby world.

Board Game Buffet: Episode 51 "Dilluvia Project; Hands in the Sea; Claim; Strange Vending Machine

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they announce a new format change and then introduce a couple new segments.

"Pickup or Delivery?": Our recent purchases include discussing Hands in the Sea; Claim; Dilluvia Project and Strange Vending Machine.

We discuss our take on the idea of a reviewer embargo and is it that different than other markets.

"Excuse Me Sir, There is No Sharing on the Buffet!" Top 5 Games from 2005 but we must draft them. NO Crossovers!

Board Game Buffet: Episode 50 Quacks of Quedlinburg. Just One, WIngspan

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss GenCon, test Graeme's gamer cred and the continue with a look at hidden gems in their Top 5 "Games that Intrigue Us on BGG 10,000-9801"

Plus they give alternatives for Wingspan in If You Like That, You May Like This; and a couple of Leftovers from the back of the shelf.

Board Game Buffet Episode 49 Check Your Six, Nightfighter Ace, Battlestar Galactica Starship Battles

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 22:51:44 +0000

In the Second of two episodes about air combat games Zach and Dan discuss Check Your Six (Skirmish Campaigns), Nighfighter Ace (Compass Games) and Battlestar Galactica Starship Battles (Ares Games).

Board Game Buffet: Episode 48 "Smartphone Inc; Barbarians:The Invasion; TTR London

Sat, 10 Aug 2019 08:43:58 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss Smartphone Inc., Cosmic Balance, Ticket to Ride: London; Barbarians: The Invasion; Super Pacs and Killing Code: Venice Vendetta.

Top 5 "Games that Intrigue Us Ranked on BGG 10,500-10,001"

Plus we have a special If You Like That, You May Like This: French Themed Games!

All the usual banter and specials!

Board Game Buffet Episode 47 Wild Blue Yonder, Wing Leader and Bloody April

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Zach and Dan discuss Wild Blue Yonder(GMT), Wing Leader(GMT) and Bloody April(GMT). This is the first part of two episodes discussing Air Combat Games. Part Two will cover Check Your Six, Nightfighter Ace and Battlestar Galactica.

Board Game Buffet- Episode 46: Uboot; Lord of Rings:Journeys in Middle-Earth

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 06:12:41 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss the new app driven games Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth and Uboot. They give alternatives for Codenames and talk Leftovers with some Cardline: Animals and Terra Mystica.

Plus they have a Top 5 "Games that Feature Dice".

Board Game Buffet Episode 45 "5 Games that define our gaming personality"

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 11:46:57 +0000

Zach and Dan discuss 5 games that helped shape what we do and don't enjoy in the games we play.

Board Game Buffet- 44 Gen7, Forum Trajanum, Escape Tales:The Awakening

Mon, 27 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss Gen7, Forum Trajanum, Escape Tales: The Awakenings and Barker's Row.

Top 5 "Games for Mother's Day"

If You Like That, You May Like This: suggestions for Magic the Gathering alternatives.

Board Game Buffet Episode 43 "The Good and Bad Roll of Dice in Games"

Mon, 13 May 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Zach and Dan discuss 2 games where rolling is a chore. 2 Games where the dice add interest and narrative. Finally we discuss one game that for us uses dice to their best effect.

Board Game Buffet- Episode 42- Tudor. Blackout Hong Kong, Cryptid

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 02:25:58 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss their first bites of Blackout Hong Kong, Tudor, Cryptid and Flotsam Fight. The podcast celebrates its' 2 year anniversary and the Top 5 "Games for a 2 Year Celebration".

Another contest clue and Leftovers with Stone Age and Bora Bora.

Find us on Facebook(Board Game Buffet) and the BGG Guild (#2960)

Twitter @DeanLiggett

Board Game Buffet Episode 41 "Grand Strategic Games"

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 20:55:11 +0000

Zach and Dan discuss 3 grand strategic games. "The lamps are going out" (Compass Games), "Hitler's Reich" (GMT) and "1750 Britain Vs France" (Battle Hardened Games).

Be sure to check out our twitter, Facebook page or you can email us at bgbpodcastzd@gmail.com

Board Game Buffet- Coffee Talk- Hype!

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Graeme and Dean are joined by their good friend Erick to discuss HYPE! in the hobby. We expect it from publishers, but what about our friends? Do we trust them more? Feel betrayed if the game doesn't live up to their hype? Then talk specifics about games and friend who let us down. We name names!

Board Game Buffet- Episode 40: Rococo, Russian Railroads

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss Rococo, Russian Railroads, Valley of The Kings and alternatives for Twilight Struggle.

Top 5 "Game Worlds That We Want To Experience" one of us is adventurous the other desires riches.

In Memoriam discussion of games that have passed on from Dean's collection.

Next week we will have a filler episode of a Coffee Talk that just went too long for this episode. (4/1/19)

Board Game Buffet Episode 39 "Multiplayer Games we like to play Solo"

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Zach and Dan discuss 4 multiplayer games they like to play solo. We also discuss 2 games where the solo variant does not quite hit the spot.

Be sure to check out our twitter, Facebook page or you can email us at bgbpodcastzd@gmail.com

Board Game Buffet-Episode 38 Shelf of Shame Games

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 05:49:36 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss their shelves of shame games, an eye opening discussion on Dean's expansion sickness and suggestions for Pandemic lovers.

Plus they discuss soon to be new releases Xerxes and Penny Lane. Finally, they scrape off the mold on a couple of leftovers.

Board Game Buffet Episode 37 "John Company, The Gallerist and Pendragon"

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 00:07:51 +0000

Zach and Dan discuss games that would appeal to a clockmaker. Specifically John Company (Sierra Madre), The Gallerist (Eagle Gryphon) and Pendragon GMT.

Be sure to check out our twitter, Facebook page or you can email us at bgbpodcastzd@gmail.com

Board Game Buffet- Episode 36: Teotihaucan, Table is Lava, Root, Coimbra

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 06:46:19 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss Teotihaucan, The Table is Lava, Root, Coimbra, and upcoming Kickstarter projects Rival Restaurants and It Dies With Me.

Top 5 Games of 2018, Alternatives to Risk and another contest segment.

Finally, they discuss Lifeboats and Marrakech in Leftovers.

Board Game Buffet #35 Wingspan; Azul Stained Glass; Pandemic: Fall of Rome

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 10:31:21 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean with special guest Lella as they discuss Wingspan, Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra, Pandemic: Fall of Rome and Kashgar.

They also discuss the Kickstarter projects War of Worlds: The New Wave and AVGhost Paranormal Investigations.

They have some coffee talk about 10x10 Challenges and finally their leftovers of Airlines Europe, Memoir 44 and the Knizia Lord of the Rings.

Board Game Buffet- 34 Zombicide, Sub-Terra, Deep Madness

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 05:27:16 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss alternatives to Zombicide, first impressions of Sub-Terra and Deep Madness, a couple leftovers from the back of the fridge in Caverna and Hansa Teutonica. Plus they have a Top 5 "Games From Christmas Past"

Episode 33: Coimbra, Roll Player Expansion, Kaiser's Pirates, Vegas Showdown

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss Coimbra, Roll Player: Monsters and Minions expansion, Kaiser's Pirates, Vegas Showdown and give alternatives to Catan.

Plus they have a Top 5 "Thanksgiving Games"! What does that mean?

A new Contest has begun!

Finally, they round out the show with some coffee talk when they discuss game inserts.

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Board Game Buffet Episode 32 "Chit Chat #1 Flying Colors, Combat Commander and Starfleet Battles"

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Introducing Chit Chat, Zach and Dan discuss GMT's Flying Colors and Combat Commander along with ADBs Starfleet Battles and Federation Commander.

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Board Game Buffet -Episode 31: Root, Riverboat, Tzolkin, Rise of Queensdale

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they recap MAWGcon2 and some of the 30+ games played. Discussion includes Root, Riverboat, The Rise of Queensdale, Doppelganger, Tzolkin and more!

Board Game Buffet Episode 30 "GMT COIN System Games"

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 11:00:00 +0000

Zach and Dan discuss 3 "Games that took a second bite". Main feature for today's episode is a discussion of the GMT's COIN Series of games.

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Board Game Buffet#29 "Economic and Tile Laying Games"

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss Stockpile, Pay Dirt, Isle of Skye, Karuba, Minerva, Guillotine, Quadropolis, Medina, Crusader Rex and Roll Through the Ages: Bronze Age. Plus we have our latest "What's That Game?" contest entry.

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Board Game Buffet Episode 28 "Churchill and Three Kingdoms Redux"

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 11:00:00 +0000

Zach and Dan discuss their recent plays of Age of War, Dr Who Exterminate and Shipwrights of the North Sea and Top 5 "Games we prefer to play 2 player". Main feature for today's episode is a discussion of the 3 Player Design Space as illustrated by GMT's Churchill and Capstone Games Three Kingdoms Redux.

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Board Game Buffet- Ep.27 "Eclipse vs. Battlestar Galactica"

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 06:36:16 +0000

Graeme and Dean debate Eclipse versus BSG; give suggestions for alternatives to Dominion; discuss a couple of old leftovers like Pitch Car and Shadows over Camelot; plus another What's That Game? entry.

We experienced a lot of connectivity issues during the recording sessions, so you may here some flubs or frustration, but I tried to clean it up.

Board Game Buffet Episode 26 "Digital Additions to Analogue Games"

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 11:00:00 +0000

Zach and Dan discuss their recent plays of Super Pacs, DC Deckbuilder and Sovereign of the Seas and Top 5 "Experiences that we look for in a good game". Main feature for today's episode is a discussion of Digital Components of Analogue Games.

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Board Game Buffet- Episode 25- Pirates, Trains and Contests

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Join Graeme and Dean as they discuss:

"Can I Hear the Specials?": Recap DiceTowerCon; preview GenCon and announce the 1 Year Anniversary Contest Winner.

"Iron Designer Kitchen": Two games enter the kitchen, but only one can be deemed the best Pirate game ever made!

"What is That?" A new ongoing contest for those who think they know games based on some helpful, and some unhelpful clues.

"If You Like That, You May Like This" We give suggestions for games to try if you or someone else likes Ticket To Ride.

"Leftovers" We each talk about a game that was pushed to the back of the shelf and forgotten about, but we enjoyed it the first time around.

Board Game Buffet Episode 24 "Epic Games"

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 11:00:00 +0000

Zac and Dan discuss their recent plays and Top 5 "Themes that would make a great Deck Building Game". Main feature for today's episode is a discussion of Epic Games.

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Board Game Buffet- Episode 23- London and Pendragon; Blood Rage, Pulsar 2849

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 05:48:51 +0000

Dean is joined again by Graeme as they discuss London(2nd Ed,), Pendragon, Blood Rage, Pulsar 2849 and Time's Up!

Plus they discuss the upcoming format change to the show and who will be joining the production.

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Board Game Buffet Episode 22 "Voyages of Marco Polo"

Mon, 11 Jun 2018 18:27:57 +0000

Dean and Dan discuss their recent plays and Top 5 "Themes that makes us check out a game". Main feature for today's episode is "Voyages of Marco Polo" from ZMan Games

Board Game Buffet-episode 21 "Filler Board Games"

Mon, 07 May 2018 06:21:19 +0000

Dean is joined by Graeme for this episode and they discuss some recently played filler games, the Fantasy Flight Game Center and a Top 5 "30 Minute Filler Games"

Board Game Buffet Episode 20 "Raiders of the North Sea"

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 11:00:00 +0000

Dean and Dan discuss their recent plays and Top 5 "Games they would play with their favorite celebrities". Main feature for today's episode is "Raiders of the North Sea" from Garphill Games

Board Game Buffet Episode 19 "The Expanse"

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 11:00:00 +0000

Dean and Dan discuss their recent plays and Top 5 "Game Expansions". Main feature for today's episode is "The Expanse" from Wizkids Games

Board Game Buffet Episode 18 "Great Convention Games"

Mon, 19 Feb 2018 22:36:13 +0000

Dean and Dan discuss their Top 5 "Convention Game Experiences". Main feature for today's episode is "What makes a good convention game?"

Board Game Buffet Episode 17 "Netrunner and Legends of the Five Rings LCG"

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Zac and Dan discuss "Netrunner" and "Legend of the Five Rings" LCGs From Fantasy Flight Games.

Board Game Buffet Episode 16 "Star Wars Rebellion"

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Dean and Dan discuss their Top 5 "SciFi themed games". Main feature for today's episode is "Star Wars Rebellion" From Fantasy Flight Games

Board Game Buffet Episode 15 "Sam Discusses Analysis Paralysis"

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Dean and Dan discuss their Top 5 "Historical Themed Non-Wargames". Main feature for today's episode is "Analysis Paralysis Discussion from Listener Sam"

Board Game Buffet Episode 14 "Ashes Rise of the Phoenixborn"

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Dean and Dan discuss their Top 5 "Card Games". Main feature for today's episode is "Ashes Rise of the Phoenixborn" From Plaid Hat Games

Board Game Buffet Episode 13 Combat Commander

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Dean and Dan discuss their Top 5 "Analysis Paralysis Games". Main feature for today's episode is Combat Commander from GMT.

Board Game Buffet Episode 12 Lorenzo il magnifico

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 11:00:00 +0000

Dean and Dan discuss their Top 5 "Games from 2012". Main feature for today's episode is Lorenzo il magnifico from CMON.

Board Game Buffet Episode 11 Formula De, Race Formula 90 and Championship Formula Racing

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 11:00:00 +0000

Dean and Dan discuss their Top 5 "Small game big gameplay". Main feature for today's episode is a comparison of Formula De, Race Formula 90 and Championship Formula Racing

Board Game Buffet Episode 10 No Spoiler "TIME Stories"

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 11:00:00 +0000

Dean and Dan discuss their Top 5 "Re-Discovered Games". Main feature for today's episode is a no Spoiler discussion of "TIME Stories" From Space Cowboys.

Board Game Buffet Episode 9 "Affliction Salem 1692"

Mon, 11 Sep 2017 11:00:00 +0000

Dean and Dan discuss their Top 5 "Games they Want to Play". Main feature for today's episode is "Affliction Salem 1692" From DPH Games Inc.

Board Game Buffet Episode 8 "Thunderbirds"

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 11:00:00 +0000

Dean and Dan discuss their Top 5 "Instabuys". Main feature for today's episode is "Thunderbirds" From Modiphius Entertainment.

Board Game Buffet Episode 7 "Sword and Sorcery"

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 11:00:00 +0000

Dean and Dan discuss their Top 5 "Game Let Downs." Main feature for today's episode is "Sword and Sorcery" From ARES Games.

Board Game Buffet Episode 6 "Neanderthal"

Mon, 17 Jul 2017 11:00:00 +0000

Dean and Dan discuss their Top 5 "Multiplayer Games We Prefer to Play Solo." Main feature for today's episode is "Neanderthal" From Sierra Madre Games.

Board Game Buffet Episode 5 "Origins Game Fair Special"

Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:00:00 +0000

Dean discusses his Origins Games Fair 2017 experience. Includes live interviews recorded during the the Convention.

Board Game Buffet Episode 4 "Star Realms"

Mon, 19 Jun 2017 11:00:00 +0000

Dean and Dan discuss their Top 5 "Games That Generate Memorable Stories". Main feature for today's episode is "Star Realms" From White Wizard Games

Board Game Buffet Episode 3 "Roll Player"

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 11:00:00 +0000

Dean and Dan discuss their Top 5 "Games We Would Never Play". Main feature for today's episode is "Roll Player" published by Thunderworks Games.

Board Game Buffet Episode 2 "Here I Stand"

Mon, 15 May 2017 11:00:00 +0000

Dean and Dan Discuss their Top 5 "IPs We Would Like to See as a Game. Main feature for today's episode is "Here I Stand" by GMT Games. Music used: "Off to Osaka" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Board Game Buffet Episode 1 Terraforming Mars

Mon, 01 May 2017 11:00:00 +0000

Dean and Dan Discuss: What they have been recently playing, games on the horizon and upcoming conventions. Main feature for today's episode is "Terraforming Mars" by Stronghold Games.

Episode 0

Mon, 10 Apr 2017 13:54:11 +0000

Dean and Dan introduce themselves.

Thanks also to incompetech.com for providing the music "Off to Osaka" By Kevin MacLeod