This is an odd one. Marc, Orion, Matt, and Wes talk about the differences between board games and video games as media and how their inherent qualities shape how we interact with them, and each other. Included are multiple references … Continued
Marc discusses his experience with Twilight Imperium 4th Edition and goes over the news of the day, which includes why bad graphic design led to an entire state going into panic, people counterfeiting board games, and why the talk surrounding … Continued
Marc and Orion are on an island. They’ve also been playing a lot of Spirit Island. Chill with the sounds of the ocean and people barbequeing and hear about three great games. Harvest – 1:17 Hunt For The Ring – … Continued
It’s a MEGA-PODCAST where Marc, Orion, and Matt look over 2017 and all of the great (and not so great) games we’ve played. We’ve had some amazing experiences and we’ve played some of the best games ever made for the … Continued
Sometimes weeks are hard. This has been one of those weeks. But I want to try to turn it into something positive. If you want to join me for a quick discussion about mental health, email me at marc@thethoughtfulgamer.com. Also I … Continued
Marc quizzes his wife Amber on her theory of “social manipulation” in board games, which desperately needs a new name because that sounds really evil. It’s not evil. It’s how Amber uses psychology to give her a leg up in … Continued
No specific theme this time, just some thoughts on Patreon, Gloomhaven, The Castles of Mad King Ludwig, Terraforming Mars, Hollandspiele, social deduction games, and board game media awards (at thedrinkingmeeples.com). Music: Sailing The Solar Wind by Abstraction Like the podcast? Want to … Continued
Marc and Orion talk about, perhaps, their favorite genre of board game, the illustrious card-driven wargame (CDG). From 1993’s We The People to 2016’s Star Wars Rebellion (I can feel the anger the purists), there have been a lot of … Continued
Marc, Matt, Orion, Ben, Wes, and Bubba reminisce about PAX Unplugged and all of the great games they played and great times they had. I promise we didn’t record this in a tunnel. There are no technical mistakes, only happy accidents. … Continued
The Thoughtful Gamer heads off to PAX Unplugged tomorrow morning, and we’d love to see you there. Marc talks about his plans at the convention, a couple of exciting features coming up for The Thoughtful Gamer, and why he thinks … Continued