Show Notes
Yes, it’s Tapple! The toy sensation that’s sweeping the nation! Only $14.95 at participating stores! Get one today!
Warning: Pregnant women, the elderly, and children under 10 should avoid prolonged exposure to Tapple.
Caution: Tapple may suddenly accelerate to dangerous speeds.
Tapple contains a liquid core, which, if exposed due to rupture, should not be touched, inhaled, or looked at.
If Tapple begins to smoke, get away immediately. Seek shelter and cover head.
Ingredients of Tapple include an unknown glowing green substance which fell to Earth, presumably from outer space.
Do not taunt Tapple.
-Saturday Night Live
0216 AYURIS: Leviathan Wilds (Justin Kemppainen, Moon Crab Games, 2024)
Games Played Last Week:
04:01 -Tapple Mini (NPD Toys, The Op Games, 2025)
07:53 -Faiyum (Friedemann Friese, 2F-Spiele, 2020)
13:30 -Ayar: Children of the Sun (Mandela Fernandez-Grandon & Fabio Lopiano, Osprey Games, 2025)
16:10 -Wriggle Roulette (Bruno Faidutti & Jun Sasaki, Oink Games, 2025)
19:52 -Pick 'n Packers (Kaoru Arishima, Oink Games, 2025)
23:07 -Galactic Renaissance: 5th Player (Christian Martinez, Matagot, 2024)
27:49 -The Crew: Mission Deep Sea (Thomas Sing, KOSMOS, 2021)
29:27 -No Loose Ends (Taiki Shinzawa, GameHead, 2025)
30:11 -Shackleton Base: A Journey to the Moon (Fabio Lopiano & Nestore Mangone, Sorry We Are French, 2024)
News (and why it doesn't matter):
33:45 Earth Reborn return news: West Coast expansion with Play to Z
36:19 Topic: Omnibus Questions Epsilon Bet
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