Decision Space Jacob Frydman, Brendan Hansen

Decision Space is the podcast about decisions in board games.
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Episode 170 - Geekway Plays
This week we have 10 Freshies and 5 Refreshies, mini-impressions and reviews, that Jake is sharing from his weekend at Geekway to the West 2024. If I saw you there, then you already know what a weekend it was. If I didn't see you there, then I hope to catch you next time!
 
Timestamps
Intro - 0:00
Bottle Imp - 4:20Veil of Eternity - 8:45Condottiere - 13:08Nimala - 20:58Rhino Knizz Interlude - 24:45Tower of Babel - 26:08Orongo - 30:46Medici: The Card Game - 36:31Lacuna - 41:05Sea Salt & Paper - 43:27The Restance: Avalon - 47:28Guards of Atlantis II - 53:45Mini Express - 59:04Glory to Rome - 1:01:30 Findorff - 1:02:28Challengers! - 1:04:46
 
Pre-Planners
Puzzly games??
 
Music and Sound Credits
Thank you to Hembree for our intro and outro music from their song Reach Out. You can listen to the full song on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQuuRPfOyMw&list=TLGGFNH7VEDPgwgyNTA4MjAyMQ&t=3s
You can find more information about Hembree at https://www.hembreemusic.com/. 
Thank you to Flash Floods for use of their song Palm of Your Hand as a sting from their album Halfway to Anywhere: https://open.spotify.com/album/2fE6LrqzNDKPYWyS5evh3K?si=CCjdAGmeSnOOEui6aV3_nA
Rules Overview Music: Way Home by Tokyo Music Walker https://soundcloud.com/user-356546060​ Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/tokyo-music-walker-way...​ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/pJThZlOuDtI
Contact
We can be reached individually on Twitter at @jakefryd and @burnsidebh. You can also follow Decision Space on Instagram @DecisionSpacePod and talk to us there! If you prefer email, then hit us up at decisionspa@gmail.com.
This information is all available along with episodes at our new website decisionspacepodcast.com.
Byeee!

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Episode 169 - Trick-Taking
Pete Wissinger stops by the interdecisional spaceship to talk trick-taking games!
 
Timestamps
Intro - 0:00Main Topic - 3:22Scout (Shedding vs Trick-Taking) - 5:25History of Trick-Taking - 7:12Regional Variations (French Tarot, Durak, Beer Pong) - 8:46Trick-Taking and Non-Gamers - 14:00 Trick-Taking in the Market - 16:18Must Follow - 22:00Fox in the Forest - 29:53The Crew - 31:02Short Suited - 32:50Bidding - 38:19Shooting the Moon (Hearts/Spades) - 42:16Kingmaking - 43:23Nokosu Dice - 45:24Boast Or Nothing - 47:47Passing Cards - 49:11 Yokai Septet - 50:15Special Powers (Jekyll Vs. Hyde) - 51:42Skull King/Rebel Princess - 55:05Theme - 57:45Trick-Taking as a Mechanism (Arcs, Brian Boru) - 59:08Pace of Play and the Social Experience - 1:01:15Pete's Recommendation (Trick Takers) - 1:06:33Jake's Recommendation (Schadenfreude) - 1:08:02Brendan's Recommendation (Haggis/Vidrasso) - 1:09:35
 
Music and Sound Credits
Thank you to Hembree for our intro and outro music from their song Reach Out. You can listen to the full song on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQuuRPfOyMw&list=TLGGFNH7VEDPgwgyNTA4MjAyMQ&t=3s
You can find more information about Hembree at https://www.hembreemusic.com/. 
Thank you to Flash Floods for use of their song Palm of Your Hand as a sting from their album Halfway to Anywhere: https://open.spotify.com/album/2fE6LrqzNDKPYWyS5evh3K?si=CCjdAGmeSnOOEui6aV3_nA
Rules Overview Music: Way Home by Tokyo Music Walker https://soundcloud.com/user-356546060​ Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/tokyo-music-walker-way...​ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/pJThZlOuDtI
Contact
We can be reached individually on Twitter at @jakefryd and @burnsidebh. You can also follow Decision Space on Instagram @DecisionSpacePod and talk to us there! If you prefer email, then hit us up at decisionspa@gmail.com.
This information is all available along with episodes at our new website decisionspacepodcast.com.
Byeee!

Decision Space is the podcast about decisions in board games.Vote for Decision Space to win the Golden Geek HERE: https://boardgamegeek.com/geekawards/boardgame(If you have any questions or difficulty, please reach out in the discord!)
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Join the crew today! (Decision Space Patreon), or
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Episode 168 - The Decision Space Jam
This week we discuss the Decision Space Jam, a game design jam run in our podcast community. All the games discussed are available to print and play for free here, including Jake's own game Soul Power (a roll and write a game that plays in just 12 quick rolls). If any games discussed sound interesting, I highly recommend checking them out for yourself!
 
Episode Description (Generated with Podbean AI)
Join us on this week's episode of the Interdecisional Spaceships podcast where we delve into the Decision Space Jam, a game design challenge hosted within our community. This episode gives listeners an insight into our experience of developing games, playtesting, and managing a game design jam. Tune in to hear about creative processes, practical tips, and a detailed discussion of two community favorite games.
Our episode offers a sneak peek into the winning entries and the unique thematic and mechanical considerations that went into their design. From world exploration and scavenging to factory production and thrilling boss fights, these community-generated games promise something for everyone. We also discuss the complexities involved in writing a game's rulebook and ensuring the game is captivating despite time constraints.
We highlight the role of a well-crafted rulebook and the significance of clean graphic design. We also explore how unpredictable elements like dice outcomes can lead to a variety of gameplay routes. The episode features a spotlight on two community favorites - Arrival and Street Organist. These games demonstrate how unique gameplay mechanisms and smart design can provide immersive gameplay experiences.
The episode concludes with a discussion on the outcome of the inaugural Decision Space Jam, expressing our thrill over the high level of collaboration and creativity displayed in the entries. We also discuss future plans for the jam, including ideas to encourage deeper feedback and collaboration. Whether you are a participant of the jam, interested in game design, or a board game enthusiast, this episode promises an engaging insight into game design challenges, innovations, and aspirations within our community.
 
Pre-Planners
Puzzly games, trick-taking games, and the Geekway to the West recap show are coming up soon!
 
Music and Sound Credits
Thank you to Hembree for our intro and outro music from their song Reach Out. You can listen to the full song on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQuuRPfOyMw&list=TLGGFNH7VEDPgwgyNTA4MjAyMQ&t=3s
You can find more information about Hembree at https://www.hembreemusic.com/. 
Thank you to Flash Floods for use of their song Palm of Your Hand as a sting from their album Halfway to Anywhere: https://open.spotify.com/album/2fE6LrqzNDKPYWyS5evh3K?si=CCjdAGmeSnOOEui6aV3_nA
Rules Overview Music: Way Home by Tokyo Music Walker https://soundcloud.com/user-356546060​ Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/tokyo-music-walker-way...​ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/pJThZlOuDtI
Contact
We can be reached individually on Twitter at @jakefryd and @burnsidebh. You can also follow Decision Space on Instagram @DecisionSpacePod and talk to us there! If you prefer email, then hit us up at decisionspa@gmail.com.
This information is all available along with episodes at our new website decisionspacepodcast.com.
Byeee!

Decision Space is the podcast about decisions in board games.Vote for Decision Space to win the Golden Geek HERE: https://boardgamegeek.com/geekawards/boardgame(If you have any questions or difficulty, please reach out in the discord!)
Join our active and welcoming Discord community,
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Episode 167 - Top 10 Games 2024
Not much to say here, folks! Hop into the Interdecisional Spaceship as Jake and Brendan update all travellers about their current top 10 games of all time as of May 2024
 
Pre-Planners
The next few episodes will discuss puzzling games and the Decision Space Jam. 
TimestampsIntro - 0:00Honorable Mentions - 1:54Number 10s - 6:17Number 9s - 11:08Number 8s - 16:54Number 7s - 23:11Number 6s - 29:48Number 5s - 36:26Number 4s - 42:40Number 3s - 50:09Number 2s - 55:39Number 1s - 1:00:41Final Thoughts - 1:05:34
Games Mentioned
Ra, High Society, My City, The Resistance, Bruges, BattleCon, Monolith Arena, Tigris and Euphrates, Fox in the Forest, Magic: the Gathering, Just One, Babylonia, Broom Service, Keyflower, Cosmic Encounter, El Grande, Modern Art, Challengers, Azul, Cascadia, Findorff, Tikal, Bonfire, Age of Innovation, Nokosu Dice, Scout, Trajan
 
Music and Sound Credits
Thank you to Hembree for our intro and outro music from their song Reach Out. You can listen to the full song on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQuuRPfOyMw&list=TLGGFNH7VEDPgwgyNTA4MjAyMQ&t=3s
You can find more information about Hembree at https://www.hembreemusic.com/. 
Thank you to Flash Floods for use of their song Palm of Your Hand as a sting from their album Halfway to Anywhere: https://open.spotify.com/album/2fE6LrqzNDKPYWyS5evh3K?si=CCjdAGmeSnOOEui6aV3_nA
Rules Overview Music: Way Home by Tokyo Music Walker https://soundcloud.com/user-356546060​ Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/tokyo-music-walker-way...​ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/pJThZlOuDtI
Contact
We can be reached individually on Twitter at @jakefryd and @burnsidebh. You can also follow Decision Space on Instagram @DecisionSpacePod and talk to us there! If you prefer email, then hit us up at decisionspa@gmail.com.
This information is all available along with episodes at our new website decisionspacepodcast.com.
Byeee!

Decision Space is the podcast about decisions in board games.Vote for Decision Space to win the Golden Geek HERE: https://boardgamegeek.com/geekawards/boardgame(If you have any questions or difficulty, please reach out in the discord!)
Join our active and welcoming Discord community,
Join the crew today! (Decision Space Patreon), or
Leave us a review wherever you find this podcast!
Episode 166 - Quantum
Holy geek! Decision Space has been nominated for a Golden Geek award again. Thank you all so much for voting, truly. With that out of the way, this week we are giving Quantum our traditional Decision Space deep dive treatment. We will explore why the game's efficient use of dice feels simultaneously, foundational, thematic, and efficient. We also talk about end-game dynamics, if this space game feels like chess, special powers, and so much more. Interdecisional Spaceship travellers, join us in the magic circle and let's explore Quantum!
 
Pre-Planners
Next week we will share our top 10 games of all time!
TimestampsIntro - 0:00Ratings and Game Background - 2:56Rules Overview - 7:45Quantum Deep Dive - 10:00
Music and Sound Credits
Thank you to Hembree for our intro and outro music from their song Reach Out. You can listen to the full song on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQuuRPfOyMw&list=TLGGFNH7VEDPgwgyNTA4MjAyMQ&t=3s
You can find more information about Hembree at https://www.hembreemusic.com/. 
Thank you to Flash Floods for use of their song Palm of Your Hand as a sting from their album Halfway to Anywhere: https://open.spotify.com/album/2fE6LrqzNDKPYWyS5evh3K?si=CCjdAGmeSnOOEui6aV3_nA
Rules Overview Music: Way Home by Tokyo Music Walker https://soundcloud.com/user-356546060​ Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/tokyo-music-walker-way...​ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/pJThZlOuDtI
Contact
We can be reached individually on Twitter at @jakefryd and @burnsidebh. You can also follow Decision Space on Instagram @DecisionSpacePod and talk to us there! If you prefer email, then hit us up at decisionspa@gmail.com.
This information is all available along with episodes at our new website decisionspacepodcast.com.
Byeee!

Decision Space is the podcast about decisions in board games.Nominate Decision Space for a Golden Geek Here: https://boardgamegeek.com/geekawards/boardgame(If you have any questions or difficulty, please reach out in the discord!)
Join our active and welcoming Discord community,
Join the crew today! (Decision Space Patreon), or
Leave us a review wherever you found this podcast!
Episode 165 - Revisiting Games
Golden Geek, Golden Geek, Golden Geek! That's right, it's pledge week here on Decision Space. Please consider nominating us for best podcast in the golden geek awards on BGG. In this week's episode. Jake and Brendan talk about revisiting games. What causes us to dust off and revisit a game after it has been on the shelf for some time? Are there some qualities that make a game more revisitable than others? Is revisitability even a word? Don't answer that last question. After an initial discussion, Jake and Brendan dive into some games that they have been revisiting lately and there experiences with them. Enjoy, Decisionaughts, and ask yourself, did I do my part... to nominate Decision Space for a golden geek award.
 
Pre-Planners
Quantum is on our radar, Taverns of Tiefenthal is a maybe. Give us some recs!
TimestampsIntro/Golden Geek - 0:00Revisting Games - 3:03Mansions of Madness/The Hunger - 4:15String Railways - 5:35Dominion - 7:55Transatlantic/Dune Imperium - 8:45Wyrmspan/Wingspan - 9:30Bruges/Castles of Burgundy - 13:35Fox in the Forest - 14:30Pandemic Legacy/My City - 16:30Broom Service - 20:30Findorff/The Mind - 21:45Challengers! - 26:45Riftforce - 32:45Magic: the Gathering - 37:15Spades - 44:33Tikal - 49:30
 
Music and Sound Credits
Thank you to Hembree for our intro and outro music from their song Reach Out. You can listen to the full song on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQuuRPfOyMw&list=TLGGFNH7VEDPgwgyNTA4MjAyMQ&t=3s
You can find more information about Hembree at https://www.hembreemusic.com/. 
Thank you to Flash Floods for use of their song Palm of Your Hand as a sting from their album Halfway to Anywhere: https://open.spotify.com/album/2fE6LrqzNDKPYWyS5evh3K?si=CCjdAGmeSnOOEui6aV3_nA
Rules Overview Music: Way Home by Tokyo Music Walker https://soundcloud.com/user-356546060​ Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/tokyo-music-walker-way...​ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/pJThZlOuDtI
Contact
We can be reached individually on Twitter at @jakefryd and @burnsidebh. You can also follow Decision Space on Instagram @DecisionSpacePod and talk to us there! If you prefer email, then hit us up at decisionspa@gmail.com.
This information is all available along with episodes at our new website decisionspacepodcast.com.
Byeee!