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If You Buy One Game is a minisode series where the individual Low Player Count crew and friends across the boardgames universe can individually discuss and review a game of their choice, based on theme, topic, or even time of year. This episode? Our Best of 2016 Games (So Far) 0:43 - Kimberly’s Pick: Insider2:47 - Derek’s Pick: Nautilion6:57 - Cliff’s Pick: A Feast for Odin13:12 - Richard’s Pick: 184615:54 - Brandon’s Pick: Vast: The Crystal Caverns19:46 - Brian’s Pick: Salvation Road22:18 - Patrick’s Pick: Terraforming Mars27:19 - Donny’s Pick: The Colonists Check us outTwitter | Online | BGG Guild | iTunes | Stitcher   Music: The Coconut Monkeyrocket & Martinibomb SPLIT! (The Coconut Monkeyrocket & Martinibomb) / CC BY-NC 3.0

In Episode 38, the Low Player Count crew recaps some of their favorite games of 2016, top moments of the podcast, and envision what the future might hold. The crew also discusses chatting while playing solo games, their Slack Channel, and also have a solo wargaming giveaway! Times: 02:00 - Do You Talk to Yourself When You Play Solo?08:09 - 2016 People’s Choice Top 100 Solo Games11:10 - Slack Channel15:43 - Stonemaier Games Scythe Giveaway for Charity19:11 - A Giveaway!24:45 - BoardGameTables.com26:08 - Most Played Games31:45 - 11,000 “1” Rated Games37:07 - Most Fun Game41:00 - Biggest Surprise Hit48:20 - The Biggest Letdown54:00 - Games of the Year (So Far)60:55 - Was 2016 a Bad Year for Games?64:45 - Games We Are Looking Forward to…68:05 - The State of the Podcast77:05 - End Bits Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | iTunes | Stitcher   Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-

In Episode 37, the Low Player Count crew serves up a double portion of meat! They kick it off with a recap of BGGcon 2016, their favorite moments and most exciting games, and then onto a comparative discussion between Arkham Horror: The Card Game and The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game. They also discuss the Stonemaier Games Charity Auction Giveaway that ends December 6th! Stonemaier Games Charity Auction Giveaway Times:1:45 - Stonemaier Charity Auction12:04 - BoardGameTables.com13:07 - BGGcon 2016 Recap15:15 - Donny & Travis Lament the Colonists19:00 - A Brief Discussion of the Lending Library22:03 - “Games of the Con”31:16 - Favorite Moments of the Con42:03 - Arkham Horror LCG vs LOTR LCG44:00 - Brief Overview of Both45:07 - Deck Construction58:00 - Solo Play68:05 - Multiplayer Play73:53 - Story Development76:40 - Intellectual Property89:10 - Longest Episode Ever!89:20 - Gameplay96:45 - Awkward Endings97:10 - End Bits Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | iTunes | Stitcher S

If You Buy One Game is a minisode series where the individual Low Player Count crew and friends across the boardgames universe can individually discuss and review a game of their choice, based on theme, topic, or even time of year. This episode? Game We Are Thankful For! Also, be sure to check out the Stonemaier Games Charity Giveaway beginning December 1. Low Player Count is honored to participate in it this year! 0:40 - Stonemaier Games Giveaway Announcement 4:50 - Shawn’s Pick: Cry Havoc 8:56 - Cliff’s Pick: Ashes: Rise of the Phoenixborn 13:27 - Travis’ Pick: Ottoman Sunset 18:30 - Donny’s Pick: Guildhall   Check us out Twitter | Online | BGG Guild | iTunes | Stitcher   Music: The Coconut Monkeyrocket & Martinibomb SPLIT! (The Coconut Monkeyrocket & Martinibomb) / CC BY-NC 3.0

In this episode, the Low Player Count crew is joined by friend, gamer, and Board With Life personality, Chris Bryan, to discuss our favorite convention: BGGcon 2016, what to do, events, games we’re excited about, and more! Times: 1:20 - Chris Bryan and the Fanboys4:30 - Pre-BGGcon Discussion5:24 - The Listenership Survey12:10 - Shawn loves BoardGameTables.com!13:00 - Oh, a BGGcon Episode?15:00 - Dallas Games Marathon Extended Gaming & Dallas Design Group19:10 - Travis Stole Onirim21:00 - The BGGcon Library27:54 - What Other BGGcon Events Are There?32:15 - Orphans & First Timers Meetup33:20 - Designer, Publisher, Unpub…35:40 - Tweet at LPC!36:15 - What Games Are We Excited About?39:08 - Donny’s Shame59:20 - Events We’re Excited About65:34 - Chris Has a Red Balloon66:30 - Things Start Falling Apart73:10 - Badge Ribbons, Business Cards, and more…74:15 - Eerie Premonitions75:15 - End Bits Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | iTunes | Stitcher Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com  

In this episode, Travis sits down with first time designer, Mark Swanson, from Odd Bird Games, the mind behind Feudum, coming out on Kickstarter November 10. They discuss design inspirations, crazy artwork, heavy euros, and solo play all within the context of the game. Enjoy! Odd Bird Games Kickstarter Preview Link     Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | iTunes | Stitcher Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

If You Buy One Game is a minisode series where the individual Low Player Count crew and friends across the boardgames universe can individually discuss and review a game of their choice, based on theme, topic, or even time of year. This episode? Spooky Games!   0:43 - Travis’ Pick: Arkham Horror: Card Game 3:26 - Andy’s Pick: Zombie Kids 7:21 - Cliff’s Pick: Mysterium 13:08 - Donny’s Pick: Mansions of Madness 2nd Edition 21:59 - Shawn’s Pick: Fury of Dracula 28:08 - Ken’s Pick: Betrayal at House on the Hill   Check us out Twitter | Online | BGG Guild | iTunes | Stitcher   Music: The Coconut Monkeyrocket & Martinibomb SPLIT! (The Coconut Monkeyrocket & Martinibomb) / CC BY-NC 3.0

In Episode 35, the Low Player Count crew discusses hype in the boardgaming industry. Do you build into the hype or get caught up in it? Whose job is it to perpetuate the hype? They also talk about BGGcon, future episodes, all while Travis tries not to drool about his copy of A Feast For Odin. Times:3:05 - BGGcon is So Close!5:39 - Shawn Needs a Gaming Buddy at BGGcon7:50 - Planning Games at Cons10:20 - Shawn is Inundated with School11:00 - Shameless Plug12:25 - Show Ideas?14:00 - Nemo’s War Unboxing Video14:45 - Odin17:14 - The Awkwardness Ensues19:37 - BoardGameTables.com! 20:18 - Hype in Boardgaming!!!22:08 - Kickstarter Hype32:00 - Social Media Hype Machine34:15 - Stomping on Someone’s Hype44:35 - Donny Getting Swept Up by the Hype50:00 - Hype in Other Mediums55:48 - Lotus & Marketing58:25 - Content Creator Hype Machine68:40 - Hype Letdown75:15 - End Bits Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | iTunes | Stitcher   Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com Music: Ray Gun - FasterFaster

In this minisode of Big Fun in a Little Box, Shawn gives the rundown of a game that has entirely flown under the radar, Strife: Legacy of the Eternals, a highly-produced game of perfect information and back-and-forth struggles. Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | iTunes | Stitcher   Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this short announcement episode, Travis reminds you that shirt preorders end October 16, that you should join the guild and grab a microbadge, and to say hello to them at BGGcon. Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | iTunes | Stitcher   Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In Episode 34, the Low Player Count crew discusses tableau building games. They also talk about the recently-revealed BGGcon news, etymology, and open up preorders for the new LPC shirts! Analog Gamer Shirt Preorder Times:1:00 - Donny’s Lovefest with Hamilton2:37 - Essen Preview Episodes: Solo & Two-Player8:28 - New LPC Shirts, Finally!12:48 - Behind the Curtain of LPC13:40 - The Great Microbadge Drama of September 201615:00 - BGGcon News19:45 - Donny Loves Baked Potatoes26:45 - A Bit of Spanish Grammar Lesson27:20 - Druids on Kickstarter28:40 - A Brief Etymological Discussion29:50 - BoardGameTables.com30:20 - Popular Mechanics: Tableau Building32:06 - What Is a Tableau Building Game?34:45 - Cards? What Cards?38:10 - San Juan vs. Race for the Galaxy (again)42:14 - Donny Uses Songs to Teach43:50 - Do We Enjoy Tableau Building?53:06 - LPC Stretches the Definition of Tableau Builders61:00 - Can Tableau Building Stand on its Own?69:45 - Personal Favorites73:30 - Devolving into Etymological Madness75:10 - End

In this second of two minisodes, Travis brings you a gigantic list of interesting two-player games being released at Essen Spiel 2016. Check it out to see what you should (or shouldn’t) buy. Solo Games List here. Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | iTunes | Stitcher Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In this first of two minisodes, Travis brings you a gigantic list of interesting solo-playable games being released at Essen Spiel 2016. Check it out to see what you should (or shouldn’t) buy. Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | iTunes | Stitcher   Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In Episode 33, the Low Player Count crew discusses games that are outside of their comfort zones and how playing them can be a good and bad thing. They also discuss the news about Fantasy Flight splitting with Games Workshop, a couple of games to preorder, and the idea behind an Essen preview list. Times:1:32 - Fantasy Flight Splitting Up with Games Workshop16:45 - The Stars Align19:00 - The FFG Ask21:00 - Donny Understands English21:38 - Sagrada Kickstarter is Funding Well23:28 - Ibyron on Game Crafter in October24:30 - The Essen Preview Minisode26:20 - T-shirts News28:28 - Man, why is Boardgametables.com so swanky?29:20 - Comfort Zones!32:00 - Our Wheelhouse Games and Mechanics38:00 - We All Don’t Like Party Games42:20 - Branching Out57:00 - Transitioning63:13 - Travis’ Confession68:09 - End Bits   Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | iTunes | Stitcher Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot S

In this episode of Travis Gets Heavy, Travis goes over his anticipation list for the 3rd quarter of GMT Games’ P500 orders. He discusses what he is excited about, what he has dropped from his orders, and what he is waiting on.   Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | iTunes | Stitcher Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In Episode 32, the Low Player Count Crew discusses whether or not there’s a stigma with two player games at larger gatherings. They also talk shop about shirts, microbadges, and more, talk about some kickstarters out, and round it off with some games they’ve enjoyed playing recently. Also, there’s a bit of a whine that pops in towards the end of the episode. We know. We’re sorry. Times:1:00 - Off the Rails Again2:45 - Microbadges, please!7:35 - Updated Shirts11:20 - Tee Shirt Discussions16:30 - Pentaquark, Sagrada, Vast: the Crystal Caverns24:05 - BoardGameTables.com is Still the Greatest24:45 - Two Player Games in a Larger Setting57:35 - End Bits   Check us out online here:Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | iTunes | Stitcher Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com   Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In Episode 31, the Low Player Count Crew releases a new look! They also talk about upcoming preview games they have received, and go in depth with Jamey Stegmaier of Stonemaier Games about design thought process, kickstarter tips, solo mode considerations, and the upcoming Charterstone Legacy game and Euphoria Expansion. Times:1:00 - Off the Rails Already3:11 - A New Look for LPC!5:27 - A New Microbadge?6:48 - The Part That Donny Never Edits Out7:06 - Area 51 Kickstarter11:30 - Button Shy Games: PentaQuark12:46 - Floodgate Games: Sagrada20:02 - BoardGameTables.com are still the best!21:10 - And it’s Jamey Stegmaier!25:15 - Kickstarter Solo Stretch Goals30:00 - The Morten Monrad Pederson Effect36:38 - Making A Game Support Solo38:35 - Charterstone!42:00 - Legacy Issues47:09 - Destructive vs. Additive Legacy Games52:55 - Kickstarter, Distribution, Preorder?54:45 - Our Experiences with Legacy Games58:18 - Euphoria Expansion65:25 - End Bits   Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | iTun

  In this next installment of Big Fun in a Little Box, Shawn dives in to two offerings from Portal Games: Tides of Time and Tides of Madness. Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | iTunes | Stitcher   Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

In Episode 30, the Low Player Count Crew discusses the process they go through in finding the games they want to buy and what happens before and after the purchase. They also talk about GenCantSoloCon 2016, Gen Con from the past, the WHQACG winner, and solo Kickstarter. Times: 1:03 - LPC from the Past2:12 - Hostage Negotiator: Crime Wave6:00 - The WHQACG Winner11:26 - BoardGameTables.com are the best!12:10 - How Do We Investigate Games We Want?20:00 - How to Find the New Games Guide for New Players23:25 - What Pushes You Over the Edge on Kickstarter?29:40 - Researching Games!39:36 - How Have Our Tastes Changed?43:44 - First Shot at the Game47:45 - Mastering the Game53:25 - Keep It and Inserts61:30 - Getting Rid of It68:18 - Foreign Markets72:22 - End Bits Check us out online here: Twitter | Online | Email | BGG Guild | iTunes | Stitcher Sponsored by BoardGameTables.com Music: Ray Gun - FasterFasterBrighter (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0 Flattered (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0

The Setting the Table minisodes are designed to discuss the deeper implications of theme in boardgaming. Donny interviews board game media, designer, and personalities, speaking deeper into why specific themes matter in our favorite games. This week? Star Wars with Chris Witt of d20 Radio. Check us outTwitter | Online | BGG Guild | iTunes | Stitcher Music: The Zeppelin (Blue Dot Sessions) / CC BY-NC 4.0