Mile High Game Guys: Boardgaming Podcast

Adrian starts off with his weekend not kayaking before Zach and Jeff start to tell their Geekway experience before moving it to Friday’s episode. Instead they continue their kingdom death monster campaign. In News, SdJ 2019 nominations come out and some Tariffs could mean big things for boardgaming. In Kickstarters Game Canopy and It’s a wonderful world are discussed. Some listener feedback closes out the show.   00:00:32 - Intro banter! featuring: Geekway travel, kayak trip, stardew valley 00:11:44 - What have we been playing?: Cribbage 00:13:46 - Kingdom Death Monster (slenderman lvl 2) 00:27:32 - Bloody Minute! 00:28:30 - News: Spiel de Jahres Nominations 00:32:21 - News: Terraforming Mars the dice game in development 00:34:17 - News: Tariffs hitting bg hobby 00:41:22 - News: Stonemaier games and Gaming goat issues 00:48:05 - KS:  Game Canopy 00:53:55 - KS: It's a Wonderful World 00:58:47 - Emails! 01:04:25 - BGG Feedback 01:10:53 - Paulo's Youtube Corner 01:13:33 - Tsukuyumi pre-orders still up fro

MHGG Discuss - Cooperation in Gaming This week the Mile High Game Guys get introspective about the things that determine who we play games with. 00:02:39 Who we choose to play with 00:05:09 Good traits we look for 00:19:33 Bad traits we avoid 00:30:45 What are our flaws/faults 00:45:39 Differences between gamenight and private gaming 01:01:19 Listener Feedback 01:19:40 Contact and wrap-up Slack Channel Patreon Guild

Our hosts start off talking about their plans for this week and what they did last week before going onto recently played games. Jeff went looking for bigfoot in Cryptid, Zach flicked terrorists for freedom in Seal Team Flix, and Adrian suffered crushing defeat after defeat in many games. Jeff finally has a decent match with Paul in the Bloody Minute. In News, Scythe goes modular and 18xx goes musical. In kickstarters, Matryoshka and CliniC get reprints. Some listener feedback and a new patron close out the show.   00:00:32 - Intro Banter! Featuring: Geekway Prep, Movies, Cars     00:13:17 - What have we been playing?: Cryptid, Seal Team FLIX, Cribbage, Ponzi Scheme, Star Wars Rebellion 00:41:59 - Bloody Minute! 00:49:11 - News: Silver 00:53:15 - News: Scythe Modular Board 00:56:05 - News: Seasons of Inis 00:59:32 - News: 18Mis 01:02:27 - KS: Eldritch Foundry 01:10:09 - KS: Matryoshka 01:14:59 - KS: CliniC 01:20:18 - Emails! 01:26:59- Paulo's Youtube corner 01:28:43 - BGG Feedback 01:30:40 - New Patro

MHGG Review - The Expanse  00:001:07 The Expanse 00:01:27 Rules Overview 00:02:19 Initial Thoughts 00:04:10 Components 00:13:14 Rules and Rules Explanation 00:26:50 Gameplay 00:54:52 Final Thoughts 01:08:25 Listener feedback 01:13:23 Cost and Availability 01:14:30 Contact and Close Slack Channel Patreon Guild

In recently played games, Jeff gets it on the first try in Second Chance, Adrian doesn’t waste his time in Gentes, and Zach continues to play the old standards. In News, Pathfindger ACG gets a reboot and Die Macher gets  reprint.In Kickstarters, Island of El Dorado and Manhattan Project Energy Empire get expansions and Cleopatra gets a new edition. Some listener feedback closes out the show.   00:00:32 - Intro Banter! Featuring: Endgame!, Jeff work and PT, Food, Black Tie Grilled Cheese party   00:14:12 - What have we been playing?: Second Chance, Gentes, Cribbage, Hanabi Deluxe 00:26:15 - Bloodly Minute! 00:31:15 - News: Pathfinder Adventure Card Game reboot 00:38:52 - News: Eternal Card Game 00:40:42 - News: Die Macher 00:45:48 - News: Gencon Popups 00:47:46 - KS: Island of El Dorado Revenge 00:52:23 - KS: Manhattan Project Energy Empire: Cold War 00:57:30 - KS: Space Race 01:01:38 - KS: Cleopatra and the society of Architects 01:09:43 - Emails! 01:16:52 - BGG Feedback 01:23:49 - Paulo's Youtube Cor

MHGG Review - Azul 00:00:36 Azul 00:01:03 Rules Overview 00:01:45 Initial Thoughts 00:03:24 Components 00:7:38 Rules and Rules Explanation 00:13:24 Gameplay 00:34:44 Final Thoughts 00:40:06 Azul vs The Mind 00:42:00 Azul vs Quacks 00:45:18 Listener feedback 00:50:14 Cost and Availability 00:50:54 Contact and Close Slack Channel Patreon Guild

A hype weekend lead to many interesting events for our hosts. In recently played games, Adrian went to an 18xx con, Jeff deck built in Ascension, and Zach roll’n’raced in Formula D. After Kingdom Death Monster update and The bloody minute, we head into News and Kickstarters. In news, Charterstone goes digital and AEG relaxes on game publishing. In Kickstarters, 1824 and Bloodborne go live. Some listener feedback closes out the show, but that’s not all. A spoiler filled post-show section on Avengers Endgame and Game of Thrones’ latest episode!   00:00:32 - Intro Banter! Featuring: Avengers Endgame (no spoilers), other things 00:08:40 - What have we been playing? Traxx(1824 and 18Chesapeake), Ascension, Formula D, This War of Mine, Mechs vs. Minions 00:27:10 - Kingdom Death Monster Campaign Continues 00:41:36 - The Bloody Minute! 00:46:10 - News: Board Game Apps!(Zombicide, Mystic Vale Mobile, One Deck Dungeon) 00:48:54 - News: Charterstone digital 00:50:10 - News: God of War the Card Game 00:52:02 - News:

MHGG List - Top 10 Cooperative Games Following last week's discussion of cooperative gaming we decided to give y'all a list of our top 10 Cooperative Games! 00:01:57 - Honorable Mentions 00:06:23 - 10 00:11:26 - 9 00:15:09 - 8 00:18:23 - 7 00:24:38 - 6 00:30:00 - 5 00:32:06 - 4  00:38:21 - 3 00:53:41 - 2 00:58:19 - 1 01:09:00 - MHGG Top 6 Overall 01:10:13 - Listener Feedback 01:16:46 - Closing info Slack Channel Patreon Guild

After the regular banter of the hosts’ adventures this week, recently played games are discussed. Adrian continues his streak in Root, Jeff became a teacher in 7 Wonders Duel, and Zach played Just One twice. In News, Netrunner is still going with fan support and Kickstarter makes a lot of money. In Kickstarters, more dnd animal and two Mars games are discussed. Some listener feedback closes out the show.   00:00:33 - Intro Banter! Featuring: driving, presents, Black and Read, Jeff's Birthday, Bowling 00:19:51 - What have we been playing?: Root, The Mind, 7 Wonders Duel, Just One 00:29:48 - Bloody Minute! 00:32:00 - News: Netrunner Fan Expansion 00:35:09 - News: Kickstarter tops 1 Billion 00:37:30 - News: Kickstarter not happy with Kolossal Games 00:44:04 - KS: Cats and Catacombs 00:47:01 - KS: Anachrony - Fractures of time 00:49:37 - KS: Plague Inc: Armageddon 00:54:38 - KS: Terraforming Mars Turmoil 01:04:12 - KS: On Mars 01:10:37 - Emails! 01:18:01 - BGG Feedback 01:23:51 - Paulo's Youtube Corner 0

MHGG Discuss - Cooperation in Gaming This week the Mile High Game Guys spend some time talking about the different ways that cooperation show's up in boardgames. 00:01:04 Intro 00:02:42 What Counts as Cooperation 00:05:22 Full Co-op 00:23:38 Semi - Co-op 00:45:37 Emergent Co-op 00:57:06 Listener Feedback 01:05:21 Next week's top 10 reveal 01:06:10 Contact and wrap-up Slack Channel Patreon Guild

In recently played games, Jeff finally gets the Expanse and Azul to the Table,  Zach learns another old card game, and Adrian mispronounces names in Root. In News, Another CYOA game is announced and Game Factory’s CEO cut and runs. In KS, Planet of the Apes goes big and Wallet of Holding goes small. Some listener feedback closes out the show. 00:00:32 - Intro Banter! Featuring: Game of Thrones, Dark summer, car woes, work, Shazam, Star Wars Rise of Skywalker Trailer 00:17:16 - What have we been playing?: The Expanse, Azul, Deep Sea Adventure, Pinochle, Root 00:35:06 - Bloody Minute! 00:41:00 - News: Three Dragon Ante Legendary Edition 00:43:04 - News: Choose your own adventure: War with the evil power master 00:44:11 - News: Alterac Big Game Night tiles 00:47:06 - News: Games factory closes 00:49:32 - KS: Planet of the Apes 00:53:37 - KS: Kingdom Rush 00:59:14 - KS: 18Chesapeake 01:03:22 - KS: Wallet of Holding 01:05:33 - Emails! 01:09:46 - Paulo's Youtube Corner 01:11:58 - Make sure to check out T

MHGG Review - Caylus 00:00:38 Caylus 00:01:01 Rules Overview 00:01:58 Free Copy Disclosure 00:02:50 Initial Thoughts 00:05:11 Components 00:13:50 Rules and Rules Explanation 00:21:09 Gameplay 00:43:22 Final Thoughts 00:57:59 Listener feedback 01:02:25 Cost and Availability 01:03:06 Contact and Close Slack Channel Patreon Guild

Jeff is back for another round of banter talk. In recently played games, Jeff learns the cooking life in Kitchen Rush, Adrian plays too much of Race for the Galaxy, and Zach goes on a train ride in Mansions of Madness. Then Jeff regales a defeat in the Bloody Minute. In News, new games from Ryan Laukat and renegade games are announced as well as a game involving jenga in Sarah’s vision. In Kickstarters, Gloom goes to Westeros and Tramways goes to mars. Some emails and listener feedback close out the show.   00:00:28 - Intro Banter! featuring: Peru, Alamo Drafthouse Season Pass, robot work, Bronchitis, Risk of Rain 2 00:23:20 - What have we been playing?: Hanabi Deluxe, Kitchen Rush, Deep Sea Adventure, Illusion, Race for the Galaxy App 00:41:17 - Mansions of Madness 2nd with high level spoilers for “10:50 to arkham” scenario, Lamentations of the Flame Princess returns 00:49:20 - The Bloody Minute 00:55:01 - News: Roam and Sleeping Gods from Ryan Laukat 00:58:08 - News: Time chase and Artsy from Renegade 00

MHGG Discuss - Classic Card Games #1 With Jeff OoC yet again, the Hater (Andrew) joins Adrian and Zach to talk about a few of their favorite classic card games: Euchre, Cribbage, and Canasta! 00:00:35 Classic Card Games 00:04:24 Euchre 00:30:02 Cribbage 01:01:14 Hand and Foot (Canasta) 01:25:13 Listener Feedback 01:30:37 Contact and wrap-up Bonus: Adrian's favorite card trick Slack Channel Patreon Guild

With Jeff taking a sick week, Andrew steps into the Guest Host spot once again. In recently played games, Zach went inefficient in Glory to Rome, Adrian came close to victory in Hand and Foot, and Andrew experienced defeat in 7th Continent. In News, An April Fool’s story is shared as well as the 3rd Ugandan BG convention. In KS, a calendar, a social game, and a new evolution game are discussed. Some listener feedback closes out the show.   00:00:29 - Intro Banter! Featuring: Andrew filling in for Jeff, history of Cynic, spring cleaning, Risk of Rain 2 00:15:06 - What have we been playing?: Glory of Rome, Caylus, Hand and foot, Flatline, 7th Continent 00:38:33 - Bloody Minute? 00:39:53 - News: Barkham Horror: The Card Game (April Fool's) 00:44:22 - News: Aliens Legendary Encounter Exp - Alien Covenant 00:46:45 - News: Abomination 00:50:24 - News: Machi Koro Legacy 00:54:25 - News: 3rd Uganda BG Convention 00:59:16 - KS: 2020 gaming Calendar 01:03:11 - KS: Blood on the Clocktower 01:12:51 - KS: Oceans 0

MHGG Review - DinoGenics 00:00:38 DinoGenics 00:00:57 Rules Overview 00:01:42 Free Copy Disclosure 00:02:53 Initial Thoughts 00:04:45 Components 00:13:10 Rules and Rules Explanation 00:21:10 Gameplay 00:53:02 Final Thoughts 01:05:15 Listener feedback 01:11:18 Cost and Availability 01:11:49 Contact and Close   Slack Channel Patreon Guild

In recently played games, Zach joins the winning side in Spades, Jeff lays some roots in Arboretum, Adrian finally gets another play of The Gallerist, and then Jeff goes over his recent match in the Bloody Minute. In News, Die Hard gets a board game, Splotter finally licenses a game to someone else, and the Golden Geek Awards Nominations are out. In Kickstarter, Expensive wooden tiles from Wyrmwood and Tsukuyumi finally goes live. Some listener feedback and new patrons close out the show.   00:00:32 - Intro Banter! featuring: is Jeff still dying?, vehicles, Us, Love, Death and Robots 00:16:39 - What have we been playing?: Cribbage, Spades, Arboretum, The Gallerist 00:31:08 - Bloody Minute! 00:40:14 - News: Flotilla 00:42:05 - News: Die Hard the Nakatomi Heist Board game 00:44:14 - News: Bus 20th anniversary 00:47:11 - News: 2018 Golden Geek Awards Nominations 00:51:10 - KS: Dry Erase tokens 00:53:04 - KS: Wyrmwood Tabletop Tiles 00:57:09 - KS: Life Syphon 01:00:06 - KS: Fuji Koro Deluxe 01:08:50 - KS

MHGG Put to the Question 4 - The Questioning The Mile High Game Guys once again subject themselves to a bunch of inane questions sent in by you, our fans. 00:03:16 Twitter Questions 00:24:30 Email Questions 00:49:41 BGG Questions 02:16:17 Episode Wrap up Slack Channel Patreon Guild

The regular banter stuff. For what we played, Adrian disengaged from Ex Libris, Jeff tried out a newer EXIT, and Zach did not decline in Root. In news, Dune is coming back and a Board game TV show might be in the future. In Kickstarters, Root gets another expansion. Some listener feedback and two new patrons close out the show.   00:00:33 - Intro Banter! Featuring: SXSW, St. Patrick's Day, Sicks, Get out, steaming services, Jobs, Bomb Cyclone 00:19:41 - What have we been playing?: DnD, Dinogenics, Ex Libris, Azul, Cribbage, Exit the game: Dead Man on the Orient Express, Flatline, Root 00:38:07 - Bloody Minute! 00:40:48 - The Lookback machine: Tiny Epic Western, Robinson Crusoe, Manhattan Project: EE, 7 Wonders duel, Arkham horror LCG, The Gallerist, Le Havre 00:53:47 - News: Clank! Upper Management Pack 00:55:14 - News: Dune 00:56:50 - News: Namiji 00:58:03 - News: Above Board 01:01:13 - News: Game of Thrones Oathbreaker 01:03:37 - KS: Glen More II 01:06:40 - KS: Root The Underworld expansion 01:11:53

MHGG Review - Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down 00:00:39 Tsukuyumi 00:01:08 Rules Overview 00:02:19 Review Copy Disclosure 00:04:23 Initial Thoughts 00:08:34 Components 00:16:30 Rules and Rules Explanation 00:22:29 Gameplay 01:06:13 Final Thoughts 01:21:06 Cost and Availability 01:22:02 1st and 2nd ed differences 01:25:54 Listener feedback 01:31:56 Contact and Close   Slack Channel Patreon Guild