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    Episode 178 – Best Board Game Universes

    AnthonyBy AnthonyJuly 16, 2018No Comments2 Mins Read4 Views
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    In the grand tradition of the (relatively new) cinematic universe, this week we’re looking at our favorite board game universes. Join Chris and Anthony as they delve into several different universes that have expanded with shared rules, components, and characters.

    We start by asking the listeners about some of their favorites, then dive into Acquisition Disorders. Anthony talks about Rurik: Dawn of Kiev, currently on Kickstarter, and Chris looks at the newest from Next Move Games (Plan B): Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra.

    At the table this week, Anthony reviews the Kennerspiel nominated Ganz Schon Clever (which you can play online here), and Kingdomino: Age of Giants, the first expansion for the popular Blue Orange game. Chris looks at Sorcerer & Stones, from Emperor S4, distributed by Deep Water Games.

    Finally, we delve into the best of the board game universes.

    • Question of the Week: 5:07​
    • Acquisition Disorders: 9:01
    • Ganz Schon Clever Review: 15:18
    • Kingdomino: Age of Giants Review: 19:25
    • Sorcerer & Stones Review: 23:12
    • Best Board Game Universes: 27:45

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    Anthony cofounded Board Gamers Anonymous in 2013 and has been on (almost) every episode. Today, he lives in Philadelphia with his family and teaches first year writing at Thomas Jefferson University.

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