Show Notes
[EDIT] In this episode, Mark falsely attributes the co-authorship of Ayar to Nestore Mangone, when in fact it was designed by Mandela Fernandez-Grandon and Fabio Lopiano. We regret the error.
Have you heard of the Walker Quint? This patent-pending, uncopyrightable system is more than just a game organizational schema--it is a multipurpose framework that will REVOLUTIONIZE YOUR LIFE in every way! It's more like a cult, really. Join us in following the Eternal Path of the Walker Quint.
01:43 AYURIS: Undaunted 2200: Callisto (Trevor Benjamin and David Thompson, Osprey, 2024)
Games Played Last Week:
05:53 -Gold Country (Reiner Knizia, Bitewing Games, 2026)
09:45 -Bottle Imp (Günter Cornett, Grail Games, 2024)
15:27 -Las Vegas (Rüdiger Dorn, alea, 2012)
18:44 -Avalon: The Riven Veil (Jamie Jolly, Shadowborne Games, 2026)
28:06 -Tiletum (Simone Luciani and Daniele Tascini, Board&Dice, 2022)
32:53 -Baghdad: The City of Peace (Fabio Lopiano & Nestore Mangone, Alley Cat Games, 2025)
40:03 -Into the Machine (Kasper Lapp, AEG, 2026)
46:22 -Sentinels of the Multiverse: Definitive Edition (Christopher Badell & Adam Rebottaro, Greater Than Games, 2022)
News (and why it doesn't matter):
54:19 Calactic Cruise rakes in the Dice Tower ards at Gen Con
54:36 Glorious Listener Survey! https://forms.gle/ghqMH9cuiRWCVyZn9
55:05 Nidavellir re-developed into Dwarves of Aquilon
56:20 One Page Rules is crowdfunding starter boxes
57:39 Blind buy for Games Workshop minis
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