Pass, Play, or Purchase Kevin & Liane
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We break down various board games, dice games and more to see who it may be a good fit for. Oh, and of course to decide: is it a game that we'd pass on, play, or purchase!
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Ep 53: Oath: Chronicles of Empire & Exile
Might is right in this unconventional board game by the designer who created Root. Whether you choose to be the Chancellor ruling with an iron fist or an Exile striving toward your own Vision, Oath challenges players with its variable goals and ever-shifting map, creating an unusual and fantastical area-control epic.
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Ep 52: Trick-taking with Schrödinger's cats may be the ideal gateway game
Learn to play quantum trick-taking in Cat in the Box and hear our summary of how this board game packs a punch in a small box.
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Ep 51: The Séance Game That's Perfect For Group Winning
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to receive visions from the other side? The board game Mysterium offers 1-6 psychics the opportunity to cooperate with another player in the role of a ghost to solve a murder mystery. While you're working to identify the culprit, location and weapon, that's where the similarities to Clue end. See photos on our Instagram @passplaypurchase and X (formerly known as Twitter) @passplayorpurch.
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Ep 50: Tales of the Arabian Nights
We made it to Episode 50! Join us as we tell a tale about Tales of the Arabian Nights. Like with any adventure we have some goofs along the way, but ultimately come to a conclusion as to whether or not this "legendary" story game lives up to the promise. As always, join us on X (here), or our Instagram for more of our boardgaming adventures!
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Episode 49: Fort + Cats & Dogs Expansion
We're finally back! We go back to being kids and seeing who can build the best Fort (Leder Games style)! Join us as Kevin struggles with how much is ok to spend on a game and expansion and Liane makes a case for animals. And as always, join us on X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram, and Threads!
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Ep 48: Steam Up: A Feast of Dim Sum
This 2023 Kickstarter board game sets up 2-5 players for a lively 40-60 minutes of competitive dumpling set collection as Chinese zodiac animals. Hungry yet?! Kevin and Liane give a quick synposis and deliver their rating as to whether this game is a Pass, a Play, or a Purchase.