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Join hosts Jordan and Thomas for weekly board game discussions, playthrough impressions, and tabletop gaming banter. Each episode dives into a modern board game we played that week: strategy games, euro games, and card-driven favourites, exploring mechanics, components, and overall gameplay experience as we review our current plays. Whether you’re a hobby gamer or deep into the tabletop scene, tune in for honest insights, humour, and recommendations. Find all our info at currentplayspodcast.wixsite.com/currentplays

  1. hace 3 días

    S3E36 - Last Light

    This week on Current Plays, Jordan and Thomas launch into the stars with Last Light by Roy Cannaday and Grey Fox Games, a lightning-fast 4X adventure where the fate of the galaxy can change in the blink of an eye. Expand your empire, explore the unknown, exploit precious resources, and prepare for the inevitable clash as rival civilizations race toward the last light in the universe. The hosts discuss how Last Light delivers the grand feel of a sprawling 4X game without demanding an entire day to play. Beneath its approachable rules lies a surprisingly meaty strategic experience, where tactical positioning, careful timing, and clever planning all play a vital role. Every decision feels meaningful, yet the game never loses its brisk pace. For anyone looking to capture the excitement of conquering a galaxy in a single evening, Last Light shines brightly. It's fast, strategic, wonderfully accessible, and proof that epic space empires don't always need epic play times.

    S3E36 - Last Light

  2. 26 jun

    S3E35 - The Anarchy

    This week on Current Plays, Thomas is away, so Jordan is joined by special guest Ryan from How I Roll on YouTube to wage a civil war in The Anarchy by Garphill Games. Set against the backdrop of 12th-century England's struggle for the throne, every decision carries weight as castles are fortified, influence spreads, and the kingdom hangs in the balance. Jordan and Ryan share their appreciation for Garphill's unmistakable design philosophy, diving into the game's rich strategic choices, contrasting approaches to victory, and the constant ebb and flow of resources that makes every turn feel rewarding. Whether you're investing in your long-term plans or seizing an unexpected opportunity, The Anarchy keeps players engaged with meaningful decisions from beginning to end. With clever mechanisms, satisfying resource management, and the signature Garphill depth that rewards thoughtful play, The Anarchy proves that even in the midst of a kingdom torn apart by civil war, great strategy can reign supreme. The crown may be contested, but this episode is one you'll want to claim.

    S3E35 - The Anarchy

  3. 12 jun

    S3E34 - Revenant

    This week on Current Plays, Jordan and Thomas descend into the fractured world of Revenant, Mindclash Games’ highly anticipated follow-up to Voidfall. As you might expect from Mindclash, this is not a game that hands out easy decisions. Every action matters, every resource is precious, and every turn presents a new puzzle to solve. In other words, it’s right in the hosts’ wheelhouse. At its heart, Revenant is a heavy euro worker placement game, but one with a deliciously cruel twist: the action spaces themselves are unstable. They shift, disappear, and evolve throughout the game, forcing players to constantly reassess their plans and adapt to an ever-changing landscape. Long-term strategy is essential, but so is the ability to pivot when the galaxy refuses to cooperate. The hosts discuss how the game creates a fascinating balance between cooperation and competition. Players must work together to keep the fleet from collapsing, yet it's fine if your opponent's favoured ships get destroyed, right? That constant push and pull creates a rich strategic experience where every choice carries weight and every success feels earned. Dark, demanding, and brilliantly interactive, Revenant delivers the kind of intricate decision space that Mindclash fans crave, while introducing fresh ideas that make it feel distinct from anything else in their catalogue. Some games ask you to optimize. Revenant asks you to survive.

    S3E34 - Revenant

  4. 5 jun

    S3E33 - Marvel Dice Throne Missions

    This week on Current Plays, Thomas is away, so Jordan is joined by special guest host Logan for a trip into the Marvel Universe with Marvel Dice Throne Missions. Together, they take on a series of standalone challenges that deliver all the fast-paced combat, dramatic dice rolls, and satisfying hero powers that make Dice Throne such a fan favourite. Unlike the campaign-driven structure of Dice Throne Adventures, Missions offers bite-sized co-operative and solo experiences that are easy to get to the table while still providing plenty of excitement. The hosts discuss how the Perk Sheet system cleverly ties games together, rewarding players with new unlocks and goals as they tackle different missions and earn Perk Points. Most of all, Jordan shares how much fun it has been playing Missions with Logan. Whether you're battling villains, chasing new perks, or just enjoying another excuse to roll some dice together, Marvel Dice Throne Missions proves that even Earth's Mightiest Heroes are better when shared with friends and family. Excelsior!

    S3E33 - Marvel Dice Throne Missions

  5. 29 may

    S3E32 - The Hobbit: There and Back Again

    This week on Current Plays, Jordan and Thomas leave the sprawling epics behind for a cozy journey through Middle-earth with The Hobbit: There & Back Again by Reiner Knizia. Sometimes a lighter adventure is exactly what the table needs, and this charming little trek proved that simple doesn’t mean shallow. The hosts talk about how the clever dice drafting creates plenty of meaningful choices, with every roll offering opportunities, risks, and just enough strategy to keep things engaging from start to finish. But the real magic lies in the maps. With essentially eight different adventures packed into one box, each journey feels fresh, distinct, and full of its own personality. From quiet paths through the wilds to tense races for treasure, There & Back Again captures that classic Tolkien sense of adventure in a breezy, approachable package that still gives players plenty to think about. A warm hearth, a well-packed backpack, and just a little luck with the dice. What more could a hobbit ask for?

    S3E32 - The Hobbit: There and Back Again

  6. 24 may ·  Contenido extra

    S3B3 - BreakOut Con 2026

    Your hosts Jordan and Thomas run through the various games they played at BreakOut Con 2026; with a little dose of the old banter thrown into this nostalgic long-form bonus episode!

    S3B3 - BreakOut Con 2026

  7. 22 may

    S3E31 - Star Trek: Captain's Chair

    This week on Current Plays, Jordan and Thomas take the captain’s chair and set a course for one of the biggest surprises in recent memory: Star Trek: Captain’s Chair. Jordan may be the resident Trekkie, but even Thomas, with only a passing familiarity with the franchise, found himself completely pulled in by this stellar design. And Jordan? He simply can’t stop playing it. One game turned into several in rapid succession, which might be the clearest recommendation of all. The hosts dive into how brilliantly the game captures the feel of Star Trek, from commanding iconic crews to solving the fascinating puzzle of how each captain’s deck wants to operate. Every faction and leader feels distinct, and the shared market creates a constant push and pull between long-term planning and adapting on the fly. The deck management systems are especially inspired, with mechanics like Logging and Beaming creating meaningful decisions about hand size, tempo, and efficiency that feel both mechanically elegant and wonderfully thematic. More than just a licensed game, Captain’s Chair feels like a true labour of love. It understands what makes Star Trek exciting, thoughtful, and adventurous, while also delivering an incredibly satisfying strategy experience. Shields up. Engage.

    S3E31 - Star Trek: Captain's Chair

  8. 15 may

    S3E30 - Tianxia

    This week on Current Plays, Jordan and Thomas journey across imperial China with Tianxia, a grand strategy game of diplomacy, influence, and shifting power. Provinces rise and fall, alliances form and fracture, and every action sends ripples across the empire as players work to guide the fate of the realm. The hosts spend much of the episode unpacking the game’s many interconnected systems, exploring how its political manoeuvring, military presence, and economic considerations weave together into a deeply layered experience. Tianxia presents a rich strategic landscape filled with meaningful choices and evolving priorities, all wrapped in a sweeping historical theme that gives the game an epic sense of scale. It’s a thoughtful and ambitious design that left Jordan and Thomas eager to continue exploring everything the empire has to offer.

    S3E30 - Tianxia
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Join hosts Jordan and Thomas for weekly board game discussions, playthrough impressions, and tabletop gaming banter. Each episode dives into a modern board game we played that week: strategy games, euro games, and card-driven favourites, exploring mechanics, components, and overall gameplay experience as we review our current plays. Whether you’re a hobby gamer or deep into the tabletop scene, tune in for honest insights, humour, and recommendations. Find all our info at currentplayspodcast.wixsite.com/currentplays

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