Game Brain: A Board Game Podcast About Our Gaming Group

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A podcast about Board Games and friendship, and a real life board game group! Join us every week for an in-depth look at the board gaming hobby, including board game news, reviews and much, much more. 

  1. #242: Oranges & Lemons

    15 SEPT

    #242: Oranges & Lemons

    Ben and Paul do a deep dive review on the cozy, classic-feeling worker placement game Oranges & Lemons.  Plus, recent plays of Cargo Empire, Spicy, Fromage, Kites, Ito, and Guards of Atlantis II. 00:00 Intro 04:08 Kites 09:35 Cargo Empire 15:49 Guards of Atlantis II 28:02 Spicy 34:56 Fromage 39:50 Ito 48:19 Review game - Oranges & Lemons

    1h 47m
  2. #241: Trains + Mascots

    18 AUG

    #241: Trains + Mascots

    Ben and Jordan check in on some recent game sessions - some short, some long, and some VERY long.  Ben has some things to say about hot new games Lightning Train and Shinjuku.  Jordan then shares some impressions about 1817 and Defense of Procyon III.  Plus, an epic breakdown of another epic Twilight Imperium session, and we wrap things up with the game that maybe made us happiest: Hot Streak. Be sure to follow us on IG: https://instagram.com/gamebrainpod 00:00 Intro 02:50 Lightning Train 25:51 1817 38:07 Shinjuku 49:10 Defense of Procyon III 59:11 Twilight Imperium IV w/Prophecy of Kings 01:31:08 Hot Streak

    1h 43m
  3. #240: Revitalizing Game Night

    28 JULY

    #240: Revitalizing Game Night

    Ben and Paul talk about recent plays of Eclipse, Scape Goat, and 23 Knives. Plus, the two explore the question: what happens if game night becomes stale?  00:00 Intro 04:50 Eclipse 13:56 Land & Freedom 17:28 Scape Goat 32:39 Man-Eating House 38:31 Gadget Trick 42:15 Age of Innovation 44:10 Ito 47:08 23 Knives 59:42 Dune / Discussion topic: how to revitalize game night

    1h 36m
  4. #239: Transgalactic Fails, Battles, and Uprisings

    7 JULY

    #239: Transgalactic Fails, Battles, and Uprisings

    Matt is back on the pod for a very big rundown of some noteworthy game sessions: some amazing, others not so much.  Matt, Jordan, and Ben are going around the horn with a chunky board game roundup. 00:00 Intro 03:12 Daggerheart 18:01 Fiasco 21:08 Transgalactica 30:03 Corps of Discovery / Manifest Destiny 36:55 Oranges & Lemons 45:27 Toy Battle 52:56 Nusfjord 01:01:10 Dune Imperium Uprising 01:10:31 Innovation 01:13:14 Courtisans 01:14:27 Isle of Skye Big Box

    1h 23m
  5. #238: Moon Colony Bloodbath + Endeavor Deep Sea

    16 JUNE

    #238: Moon Colony Bloodbath + Endeavor Deep Sea

    Ben, Paul, and Trey discuss first impressions of two big games: Moon Colony Bloodbath and Endeavor Deep Sea. Somehow, we all got mad at each other in each game. Fun! We also chat about recent game plays of Dune Imperium and Wavelength, and extra bonus: the return of Games on the Brain! 00:00 Intro 00:57 Game Rooms 08:05 Dune Imperium 21:44 Wavelength 33:49 Ito 41:37 Landmarks of the Lost Atlas 51:40 Oranges & Lemons 53:00 Barcelona: The Rose of Fire 54:06 Cargo Empire 01:03:11 Moon Colony Bloodbath 01:34:51 Endeavor Deep Sea

    2h 6m
  6. #237 Asian Tigers

    5 MAY

    #237 Asian Tigers

    Ben, Paul, and Jordan go deep on the color-coded agony machine that is Asian Tigers.  Plus, chatter about Ito, We All Take From the River, and Elder Scrolls. 00:00 Intro 05:21 Elder Scrolls 12:59 Ito 33:13 Rail on the Hill 38:19 Founders of Gloomhaven 41:55 Mr. Pai Pai 44:17 Gibberers 53:06 We All Take From The River 01:05:53 Guards of Atlantis, Land and Freedom updates 01:07:33 Asian Tigers review

    1h 49m
  7. #236 Galactic Cruise

    9 APR

    #236 Galactic Cruise

    Ben, Trey, and Jordan review the 2025 space tourism game Galactic Cruise.  Plus initial impressions of Molly House, Gibberers, and Land and Freedom.  Jordan also gives an update on 5 v 5 Guards of Atlantis, and Trey has fresh thoughts on Dune Imperium, Keyflower, and Avalon.

    2h 16m
  8. #235 Civolution

    23 MAR

    #235 Civolution

    Stefan Feld's epic kitchen sink game Civolution was one of the biggest releases of 2024. With an hour teach, a million mechanics, and a wild theme, does this beast crumble under its own weight or triumph in maximalist glory?  Ben, Paul, and Jordan discuss. Plus, the three weigh in on the March Meepleness Bracket and share thoughts on recent plays of Guards of Atlantis II, Galactic Cruise, and Eternal Decks. 00:00 Introduction 02:01 March Meepleness analysis 30:50 Guards of Atlantis II 37:00 Galactic Cruise 40:18 Eternal Decks 47:02 Shatterpoint 50:29 Civolution Review

    1h 59m
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