Dual Win Games: A Board Game Podcast

Episode 33: On Mars and the Mount Rushmore of board games

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 01:00:00 -0600

On episode 33 join Ryan and Tim as they talk about recent plays. Please board the shuttle to Mars as they review On Mars and they wrap up the episode by talking about what they would put on their Mount Rushmore of board games. Thanks for listing and keep an ear open for details about the awesome Lords of Waterdeep giveaway!

1:53 Pulsar 2849

6:18 Expedition to Newdale

10:58 Memoarrr!

15:09 Clank

20:50 Underwater Cities

27:00 On Mars Review

1:03:10 Mount Rushmore of board gaming

Episode 32: Gaia Project and the BGG top 250 #25-1

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 01:00:00 -0600

In episode 32 we review Gaia Project and then we cap off our countdown of the top 250 games on boardgamegeek, discussing the games rated number 25-1.

00:37 - Newton

8:00 - On Mars

12:09 - Zooscape

17:10 - Pulsar 2849

27:03 - Gaia Project Review

56:02 - BBG top 250

Episode 31: Crown of Emara and our top 10 two player only games

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 19:04:22 -0600

In Episode 31 we talk about some of the games we have been playing lately. We review Crown of Emara and then go over our top ten 2 player only games.

7:07 - Underwater Cities

14:00 - On Mars

17:11 - Specter Ops

19:59 - Jorvik

27:10 - Crown of Emara review

55:18 - Top ten two player only games

Episode 30: Everdell and the BGG top 250 #50-26

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0600

In episode 30 we have quite a few of recent plays to discuss. We review Everdell and go over the BGG rankings numers 50-26.

1:10 Clans of Caledonia

9:56 Fields of Arle

15:47 Mystic Vale

19:01 Empires of the North

26:19 Wendake

30:42 Railroad Inc

36:44 Everdell review

1:03:24 BGG top 250

Episode 29 : Cthulhu: Death May Die and the BGG top 250 #75-51

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0600

Strap in because it is the Tim and Ryan show today. After talking about some new to us games we have been playing we review the new Eric Lang and Rob Daviau game Cthulhu: Death May Die. Then we continue down our Boardgamegeek top 250 path and look at the games rated numbers 75-51, at least on 8/9/19 they were.

1:58 Crown of Emara

7:30 Troyes

16:29 Bora Bora

21:54 Galaxy Trucker

25:35 Cthulhu: Death May Die review

1:01:58 BGG Top 250

Episode 28: Maracaibo and the BGG top 250 #100-76

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0600

In Episode 28 we talk about some of our recent plays. We review the latest Alexander Pfister game Maracaibo. Then we discuss some of the top games on BoardGameGeek numbers 100-76.

00:58 Everdell

7:43 Codenames: Pictures

8:44 Flamme Rouge

11:50 Race For the Galaxy

13:19 Qwirkle

14:15 The Taverns of Tiefenthal

23:29 Just One

29:20 Targi

31:41 Specter Ops

39:07 Maracaibo Review

1:29:25 BGG top 250 #100-76

Episode 27: A Feast for Odin and our top 10 new to us games of 2019

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0600

In episode 27 we talk about what has been on our gaming table lately. We review A Feast for Odin by designer Uwe Rosenburg. To round things out we list our top 10 new to us games of 2019.

1:51 Village

6:00 Maracaibo

7:47 The Grizzled

9:29 Azul: Stained Glass of Cintra

12:10 Russian Railroads

16:00 Cthulhu: Death May Die

17:28 A Feast for Odin Review

51:35 Top 10 2019 new to me games

Episode 26: Lockup: A Roll Player Tale and how do you describe the hobby to a non gamer

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600

We dive right in talking about some recent plays, we review Lockup, and then discuss how do you go about describing the hobby to a non gamer. Listen for the Paladins of the West Kingdom giveaway!

1:00- Level 7: Omega Protocol

5:25- Aeon's End

8:29- Bob Ross: Art of Chill Game

13:40 Broom Service

18:00- Cthulhu: Death May Die

22:19- Grand Austria Hotel

25:13- Porta Nigra

29:22- Lock Up: A Roll Player Tale review

57:39- Table Talk, how do you describe the hobby to a non gamer

Episode 25: Paladins of the West Kingdom and the BGG top 250 #125-101

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600

In episode 25 we talk about recent plays, we review Paladins of the West Kingdom, and take a look at the games rated number 125-101 on BoardGameGeek to continue our quest down the path of the top 250 games. Listen for a chance to enter the Paladins of the West Kingdom giveaway!

1:40- Aeon's End

13:00- Isle of Sky

16:16- Grand Austria Hotel

23:28- Fields of Arle solo

37:27 Paladins of the West Kingdom Review

1:12:38- BoardGameGeek top 250 (#125-#101)

Episode 24: Abomination: The Heir of Frankenstein, Caverna: The Cave Farmers, what makes board games fun, and BGG top 250 #150-126

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0600

In episode 24 we discuss some recent plays and what makes board games fun. We throw down reviews of Abomination: The Heir of Frankenstein, and Caverna: The Cave Farmers. To cap off the episode we continue down the top 250 games on BGG going over numbers 150-126. Tune in for a chance to win a copy of Blackout: Hong Kong!

Dual Win Games Episode Twenty Three

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0600

In Episode 23 we discuss board game designers. We review War of the Ring and Downforce. We continue our trek of the top 250 games on boardgamegeek, taking a look at games rated #175-151. We have a brand new giveaway running for Blackout: Hong Kong.

Dual Win Games Episode Twenty Two

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0600

In Episode 22 we host another short topic table talk in Ryan's Round Table 2.0. We review Lisboa and Summoner Wars. To finish things off we give out our top 5 games for Essen Spiel 2019.

Dual Win Games Episode Twenty One

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0600

Today on table talk we discuss board game art and artists. We review Secret Unknown Stuff: Escape from Dulce and Forum Trajanum. We continue our path down the top 250 on boardgamegeek discussing numbers 200-176.

Dual Win Games Episode Twenty

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0600

In Episode 20 we talk about how we learn and teach a game. We review City of the Big Shoulders and Twilight Struggle. To finish things off we go over our top 10 heavy games. Listen in for a chance to win a copy of City of the Big Shoulders.

Dual Win Games Episode Nineteen

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0600

In Episode 19 we discuss what we do and don't like about player interaction in our board games. We review Magnastorm and 1775: Rebellion. To round out the episode we talk about the number 225-201 rated games on boardgamegeek. Pay attention as a new giveaway is announced!

Dual Win Games Episode Eighteen

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0600

Today we answer a slew of questions slung at us from Ryan's notebook. We review Mombasa and Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization. We finish the episode by going over games rated number 250-226 on boardgamegeek. Listen in for a chance to win a copy of Istanbul!

Dual Win Games Episode Seventeen

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0600

In this episode your hosts welcome Michael back to the show. We discuss depth and complexity in our board games. We review Crusaders: Thy Will Be Done and Viticulture Essential Edition. To round out the episode we give you our top 10 medium weight games.

Dual Win Games Episode Sixteen

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0600

Today Ryan and Tim talk about what turns them off to a board game. We give you reviews of Pipeline and Five Tribes. To wrap things up we toss out our top 5 anticipated games of Gen Con 2019.

Dual Win Games Episode Fifteen

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0600

Today the hosts of Dual Win Games talk about scoring methods in board games. We review Century: A New World and Empires: Age of Discovery. At the end of the show we rattle off our top 10 games that keep us coming back and why.

Get in touch with us at dualwingames@gmail.com. Join our boardgamegeek guild #3471. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @dualwingames

Dual Win Games Episode Fourteen

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0600

Today the Dual Win Games team talks about all the winning and losing we do in board games and how it affects us. We review Valparaiso and Trickerion: Legends of Illusion. We then go over our top 10 lightweight games.

Dual Win Games Episode Thirteen

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 00:05:00 -0600

In episode thirteen the crew recaps the Origins Game Fair and talk about their top five games played at the show. They finish the episode with reviews of Fury of Dracula third edition and Specter ops. Pay attention for our contest giveaway during the show. Email us at dualwingames@gmail.com follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @dualwingames.

Dual Win Games Episode Twelve

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 01:00:00 -0600

In episode 12 the crew talks about everything Origins Game Fair, including the games we are excited to check out the most. We wrap things up with reviews of The Ancient World: Second Edition and Orleans. Also listen for details about our giveaways! Email us at dualwingames@gmail.com follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @dualwingames.

Dual Win Games Episode Eleven

Fri, 24 May 2019 01:00:00 -0600

Today Tim and Ryan give their thoughts on all things expansion in board games. They review Teotihuacan and Concordia, then list their top expansions.
Email us at dualwingames@gmail.com follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @dualwingames. Join our Board Game Geek guild #3471. Thanks for listening! -Dual Win Games-

Dual Win Games Episode Ten

Fri, 10 May 2019 01:00:00 -0600

In this episode our host Tim, Aaron, and Ryan discuss cult of the new, they review Call to Adventure and Dominant Species, then go over their top ten party filler games.

Email us at dualwingames@gmail.com follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @dualwingames. Join our Board Game Geek guild #3471. Thanks for listening! -Dual Win Games-

Dual Win Games Episode Nine

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 01:00:00 -0600

In episode nine we introduce a guest host! We review Great Western Trail and Heaven & Ale, then we go over our top 10 games from 2017! Email us at dualwingames@gmail.com follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @dualwingames. Join our Board Game Geek guild #3471. Thanks for listening! -Dual Win Games-

Dual Win Games Episode Eight

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 01:00:00 -0600

In this episode we discuss gaming etiquette. We review Gugong and Tokaido, then go over our top 10 drafting games. Email us at dualwingames@gmail.com follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @dualwingames. Join our boardgamegeek guild at https//boardgamegeek.com/guild/3471 Thanks for listening! - Dual Win Games-

Dual Win Games Episode Seven

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 01:00:00 -0600

In this episode we discuss what influences us when purchasing games. We review Clank In Space and Dinogenics, then go over our top 10 Area Control games.

Email us at dualwingames@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @dualwingames. Join our boardgamegeek guild at https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3471

Thanks for listening,

-Dual Win Games-

Dual Win Games Episode Six

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 01:00:00 -0600

In this episode our hosts Tim, Aaron, and Ryan discuss upgrading components. They review Azul and New Frontiers, then go over their top 10 deck building games.

Feel free to leave your feedback in the comments or email us at dualwingames@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Thanks for listening,

-Dual Win Games-

Dual Win Games Episode Five

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 01:00:00 -0600

In this episode our hosts Tim, Aaron, and Ryan discuss the games on their shelves of shame. They are joined by Keith from Thunderworks Games. They review Blackout: Hong kong and Altiplano, then go over their top 10 Cooperative games.

Feel free to leave your feedback in the comments or email us at dualwingames@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Thanks for listening,

-Dual Win Games-

Dual Win Games Episode Four

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode our hosts Tim, Aaron, and Ryan discuss rulebooks: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Aiollus from Dreamcraft Games joins Tim to talk about his Kickstarter project Theosis with an upcoming expansion. We review Anachrony and Architects of the West Kingdom. Then we go over our top 10 worker placement games. Also there is an announcement about a game giveaway!

Feel free to leave your feedback in the comments or email us at dualwingames@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Thanks for listening,

-Dual Win Games-

Dual Win Games Episode Three

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 04:00:00 -0600

In episode 3 our hosts Tim, Aaron, and Ryan discuss combat resolution in games. Rob from Gapcloser Games joins Tim for an interview about his Kickstarter project, Rival Restaurants. They review Western Legends and Dead of Winter, and go over their top 10 thematic games.

Feel free to leave your feedback in the comments or email us at dualwingames@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @dualwingames.

Thanks for listening,

-Dual Win Games-

Dual Win Games Episode Two

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 07:06:00 -0600

In episode 2 our hosts Tim, Aaron, and Ryan discuss games they suggest to people new to the board gaming hobby. They review Terraforming Mars and Rising Sun, and list their top 10 new to them games of 2018.

Feel free to leave your feedback in the comments or email us at dualwingames@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Thanks for listening,

-Dual Win Games-

Dual Win Games Episode One

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 12:44:58 -0600

In episode 1 our hosts Tim, Aaron, and Ryan, talk about what got them into the boardgaming hobby, they review Spirit Island and Sagrada, and list their top 10 games of all time.

Feel free to leave your feedback in the comments or email us at dualwingames@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Thanks for listening,

-Dual Win Games-