A Piece of the Action

Micah, Eric and Greg
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Micah, Eric and Greg give their thoughts and analysis on boardgames, Star Trek trivia, and the use of the Oxford Comma in podcast descriptions.

  1. 03/20/2022

    Sidereal Confluence Review - Cubes With Friends

    This game hits a weird cross section of possible features, as a 9-player simultaneous non-party party-ish pseudo-euro with a deep, rich invisible story.  See what we mean when Eric and Greg break it down.   Request reviews here: https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/286053/board-game-review-requests  Our 10 game shelf: https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/275768/piece-action-10-game-library  Our 25 game shelf: https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/275771/piece-action-25-game-library

    50 min

  2. 03/06/2022

    The Estates Review - Tactical Jenga

    Eric and Greg give their thoughts on The Estates, and Micah suffers from general confusion regarding his past experiences.    Please subscribe if you haven't!   Request reviews here: https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/286053/board-game-review-requests  Our 10 game shelf: https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/275768/piece-action-10-game-library  Our 25 game shelf: https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/275771/piece-action-25-game-library  Article about theme on BGG: https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/11077/how-do-you-wear-your-theme-sir

    58 min

  3. 02/20/2022

    Charterstone Review - Bumpin'

    Our first video of Season 2 has Eric and Greg reviewing the first legacy game we've looked at.   Request us to review a game here: https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/286053/board-game-review-requests  Our 10 game shelf: https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/275768/piece-action-10-game-library  Our 25 game shelf: https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/275771/piece-action-25-game-library

    59 min

  4. 02/07/2022 · BONUS

    Season 1 - That's A Warp!

    Season 1 comes to a close, as a roaring success, yet we're left with more questions than ever...   Will Eric ever get to kick Ticket to Ride off of the shelf?    Will Greg make a non-beer analogy?  Will Micah be able to remember and/or pronounce the names of any of the designers?   Stay tuned for all of this and more in Season 2, coming soon!   Here's our Geeklist, let us know what to play next: https://www.boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/286053/board-game-review-requests

    2 min

  5. 02/06/2022

    City of the Big Shoulders Review - It's Like an Analogy

    Greg and Eric review another period-specific game, based in old-timey Chicago.  Is the next great iteration of 18XX games upon us?  Plus we introduce a new regular feature to our reviews!  Request reviews here: https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/286053/board-game-review-requests

    1h 6m

  6. 01/23/2022

    Near and Far Review - We Don't Call it Schizophrenia Anymore

    Greg and Eric discuss Ryan Laukat's breezy story game, Near and Far, and get into the details of the benefits and dangers of making a compelling and wondrous world the centerpiece of a game.

    55 min

  7. 01/09/2022

    Sekigahara Review - #NotMyDaimyo

    Eric and Greg review the period-accurate 2-player favorite Sekigahara, and discuss it's position as a lighter but legitimate wargame.      Reviews on the 1st and 15th of each month. On the 8th, Eric talks about what's been on his mind in Collect My Thoughts. On the 22nd, Greg is holding class on the main board game types in Ars Ludica.

    1h 1m

  8. 11/30/2021

    Dune Imperium Review - What Can Brown Do For You?

    Can a mere board game match the awesomeness of a shirtless Sting in the 1984 classic?  Well Dune: Imperium tries to, and Eric and Greg will be the judges of whether or not it succeeds.  New reviews on the 1st and 15th. Eric collects his thoughts on the 8th. Greg teaches us about schools of board game design on the 22nd.  Also, you can listen to us via podcast, wherever finer podcasts are sold.

    1h 12m
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Micah, Eric and Greg give their thoughts and analysis on boardgames, Star Trek trivia, and the use of the Oxford Comma in podcast descriptions.

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  • Creator
    Micah, Eric and Greg
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Micah, Eric and Greg
  • Show Website
    A Piece of the Action