Botch Games Podcast

Are you kidding me? Two New 100 episodes in a day? What did you do to deserve this? whatever the reason Craig must be out of his mind flooding the feed with this content, especially if no one cares or is too busy with New Years to listen. The lengths Craig will go to for numbers is kind of sad. Anyway, In this latest episode of New 100, Craig dives into some truly beautiful games and even like most of them! I hope you enjoy his jaunt through a 10 hour game day which ended in a bout of neurotic giggles, I know Craig did! Show Times: Intro: 0:12 Lotus: 2:05 Kanagawa: 7:09 Stockpile: 13:23 Roll Player: 17:57 Covert: 21:27 Wrap-Up: 26:02 PNCN Bumper: 28:58

In the latest episode of The New 100, Craig is still striving at completing this silly challenge, and this time he finally wraps up MattCraigCon with a whole batch of collectible games, you know, his bread and butter. Surprise, he like less than half of the games! You out there with your judgey fingers, wagging away at Craig's mislabeled love for all things games. The jokes on you! Sit back, enjoy, and hear Craig say "meh" more than anyone should in a recording! Show Times: Intro: 0:12 Marvel Versus 2 Player Card Game: 3:27 Game of Thrones: The Card Game 2nd Edition: 9:21 Star Wars: Armada: 14:18 Lord of the Rings: The Card Game: 19:09 Arkham Horror: The Card Game: 24:33 Wrap-Up: 29:17 PNCN Bumber: 31:44

In the 61st EVER podcast, we celebrate the holidays! In this episode, Craig is joined by so many people he can't even handle it, and they all tell him what they want for Christmas. Jokes on them though, as Craig is only obligated to buy two of them gifts, the others have to wait for the guy in the big red suit. First Tyler recaps some games, and even likes some of them, before telling Craig what to shove under the tree. Erin's up next were she gives a first impression of 7 Wonders Duel: Pantheon. Then, Craig is joined by Copac and Meghan from his "local" group for a long discussion of what games they hope they get from the jolly man from up North. Lastly, Matt stops by to talk Blood Bowl, Star Wars Destiny, and Subterfuge, or "games no one cares about except Craig and Matt." Happy Holidays everyone! Show Times: Intro: 0:32 Tyler's Plays: 4:58  Networks, At the Gates of Loyang, Vegas Showdown, Seasons Erin's Plays: 15:11 Networks, Vegas Showdown, 7 Wonders Duel: Pantheon Main Segment: Christmas Lists with Copa

In the latest episode of The New 100, Craig has five more games for your lovely eardrums, continuing his recap of MattCraigCon in Baltimore. This episode he fights through sickness in an attempt to complete his journey of 100 New games, covering, and surprise, he didn't hate any of them. You'd think there would be a reviewer on this cast who didn't love nearly every game that was put in front of him, but unluckily for you, Craig seems to love them all. Well, enjoy anyways! Show Times: Intro: 0:35 Sky Tango (Zman): 3:58 Holmes: Sherlock & Mycroft (Devir): 8:21 Roll For the Galaxy (Rio Grande): 12:58 Rococo (Eagle Gryphon): 17:50 At The Games of Loyang (Zman): 23:04 Wrap-Up: 27:39

In the 60th ever episode of the podcast, Craig recounts a FULL two weeks of games, yes, that's right, he ACTUALLY played games. First he is joined by Erin and Tyler to discuss their family plays which included Erin's vacation plays, some epic Thanksgiving games, and a 12 hour game day for Craig and Tyler. Finally, Craig is joined by Matthew Halstad and Ben Rush from the League of Nonsensical Gamers to discuss Craig's newest collectible obsession: The Arkham Horror LCG. It's a hauntingly good time, and at some point, Craig may have summoned a swirling portal of death, but we're not entirely sure.  Show Times: Intro: 0:35 Family Plays: 5:29 Kanagawa, Lotus, Patchwork, Fluxx, Colt Express, Timeline, Dixit, Roll Player, Stockpile, Dicey Goblins, Covert, At the Gates of Loyang. Main Feature: 38:23 Arkham Horror: LCG, ft. Matt Halstad and Ben Rush Wrap-Up: 1:42:05

Well, we've done it. We've made it two full years of putting up content for all of you out there and what a ride it has been. Thanks so much for sticking around through all of it. On this episode, Craig takes some time to thank everyone who has helped the show make it this far, and is then joined by Erin and Tyler to talk about their family's plays and to reveal a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Finally, Craig is joined by Matt Halstad (LONG) and Patrick Hillier (WDYPTW) to talk games, drafting replayability, conventions, and more! Show Times: Intro 0:35 Family Plays: 11:21 Guests Matt and Patrick: 33:56 Wrap Up: 1:35:48

In the next episode of The New 100, Craig talks about five more games which kicks off the recap of Matt/Craig Con. This episode is 2 player game-a-licous. To no surprise, Craig liked 4 out of the 5. Which ones were which? Give a listen and find out! Show Times: Intro: 0:35 Fight for Olympus (Mayfair): 2:48 13 Days: The Cuban Missile Crisis (Jolly Roger): 7:36 Odin's Ravens (Osprey): 13:08 Letter Tycoon (Breaking Games): 16:28 Raiders of the North Sea (Games Factory) 19:46 Wrap-Up: 24:36

In the latest Episode of The New 100, Craig continues his seemingly endless journey to play 100 games he has never played before (or apparently one he hasn't played in over a decade, like a cheater). In this episode, he is flushed with confusion as there is no easy way to classigy the games he lumped together in this episode: some light, some heavy, some cards, some dice, a little of everything. Sit back and enjoy the chaos that is Craig in the studio alone. Show Times:  Intro: 0:35 Darkrock Ventures (Gamelyn): 2:46 Quartz (Passport): 7:25 Castles of Burgundy: Cards (Alea & Ravensberger): 11:26 Zhanguo (Whats your Game): 17:50 Vegas Showdown (Avalon Hill): 23:43 Wrap-Up and Craig gets Political (sorry...): 29:05

In episode 58, Craig is joined by Matt Halstad from the League of Nonsensical Gamers to discuss collectible games, why we play them, why we love them, and why so much of our paychecks go to them. Craig is also joined by Tyler to discuss the games the family played and how can not be beaten at Neuroshima Hex. Enjoy the episode as Craig rides Matt's podcasting coattails to avoid doing any real work himself. This episode sponsored by the Sim City CCG Show Times: Intro: 0:35 Tyler's Family Plays: 5:20 Collectibility with Matt: 22:52 Wrap-Up: 1:15:48 We are Proud members of the Pathological Nerdcasters Network Music "Botch Games Stingers" Written, Produced, and Engineered by Brandon Loewit, 2014.

In Episode 57, Craig, Erin, and Ty wrap up their year long journey through the campaign of Pandemic Legacy. That's it, that's the whole episode. Oh, also, you should note that we spoil the whole game, but in quarter year chunks. So finish playing your campaign and hear our epic tale! Show Times:  Intro: 0:35 Pandemic Legacy Full Spoilers: 10:32 Wrap-Up: 58:11

Craig is making progress! He's now 1/5th of the way to reaching his goal of 100 new games in 365 days. That's something, right? Anyways, enjoy 30 minutes of first impressions or games which were mostly his games. Look, he's even playing games he owns! Wow! Enjoy, dear listener! Show Times: Intro: 0:35 Rolling America (Gamewright): 2:30 Thief's Market (TMG): 9:06 The Networks (Formal Ferret): 14:21 Neuroshima Hex (Portal Games): 20:11 Dicht Dran (Nurnberger-Spielkarten-Verlag): 25:06 Wrap-up: 28:58

In Episode 56, Craig is joined by Erin and Tyler to discuss the games they've played and also they wade through the rest of the listener questions and all in all cause havoc in the studio. Welcome to the tired zone, dear listeners! Also in the episode, Tyler lays down some prerequisites that have to be met before he'll let me have a contest. Note: He's tough. Show Times:  Intro: 0:35 Contest Precursor: 7:51 Family Played: 16:23 Listener Questions: 33:25 Wrap-Up: 50:58

In the latest episode of The New 100, Craig continues his journey to learn 100 new games in a calendar year. In this episode he recounts a day of learning while on a visit to Columbus, Ohio to play games with other media creators. All in all it was a day of learning games that Craig wants to spend way to much money on. Thanks for listening! Show Times: Intro: 0:35 Vast (Leder Games): 2:14 Clank! (Renegade Games): 7:23 Port Royal (Pegasus Spiele): 12:42 Glory to Rome Black Box (Cambridge Games Factory): 17:57 Terraforming Mars (Stronghold Games): 22:10 Ending Bit: 27:35

In Episode 55, Craig has the special pleasure of reviewing a game that everyone other person with a microphone, camera, or keyboard has already reviewed, Scythe, from Stonemaier Games. We hope you hear something you haven't before, or at least enjoy our special guest reviewer, Matt Halstad from the League/Podcast of Nonsensical Gamers. Craig is also joined by Erin to talk about the games they played whilst in anniversary paradise, and Tyler makes comments about Overwatch but mostly naps in front of the mic. Show Times: Intro: 0:35 Erin's Plays: 2:57 (Eight Minute Empire, 7 Wonders Duel, Just Desserts, Oh My Goods) Scythe Review with Ty and Matt: 21:23 The Ending Bit, Because Outro Isn't A Real Word: 1:14:47

In the second installment of The New 100, Craig hits games 6-10 in his journey to play 100 new games in a calendar year. At this rate, he should probably just give up now.  Show Times: Intro: 0:35 Mysterium: 2:11 Dead Last: 8:21 Lords of Xidit: 14:30 Saloon Tycoon: 21:32 Klask: 25:40 Wrap-up: 28:18

In episode 54, Craig steps away briefly from board games to talk about his other love within the hobby, Roleplaying games. During the his breakdown segment, he goes through a list of games to ease hobby board gamers into roleplaying with a group of collaborative storytelling games, aimed at continuing social and amerithrash gamers into cooperative story driven systems. In the main segment, Craig is joined by frequent contributors Chuck and Alex to play an actual play of Millennial Apartment Hunters, written by James D'Amato of the One Shot and Campaign Podcasts. We hope you enjoy this break from board games and that you'll give roleplaying games a try (even with Craig over Skype!). Tune in next episode when we go back to board games in a big way! Show Times: Intro: 0:35 Craig's List of Narrative RPG's: 3:08 Everyone is John: 6:43 Goblin Quest: 7:37 Quest/Noirlandia: 10:15 Fiasco: 12:00 Apocalypse World: 14:42 Edge of the Empire: 17:21 Viewscream: 19:05 Actual Play: Millennial Apartment Hunters: 21:31 (http://

In the 53rd episode of The Botch Games Podcast, Craig, Erin, and Tyler wrap up all the games they played during CraigCon, an all day gaming celebration of Craig's birth, and Erin takes the reigns on picking a topic which focuses on garnering a welcoming and accepting environment around the game table. Show Times: Intro: 0:35 Tyler's Played Games: 10:12 ft: Mysterium, Descent, Dead Last, Red Dragon Inn, and More Erin's Played games and Show Topic: 28:12 ft: Sushi Go Party, 7 Wonders, Orleans, Agricola Outro: 59:16

In the sixth episode of Botched Viewpoints, Craig is joined by Jamey Stegmaier of Stonemaier Games and designer of Scythe, and Michael Coe of Gamelyn Games to talk about the community within the hobby, and more specifically the relationship publishers have with the community and the role they serve to the community. It's a fascinating conversation and I hope you enjoy!

In the first episode of a new series named The New 100, Craig begins his quest to play 100 new games in 365 calendar days. In this episode he gives five minute first impression review of five games he has never played before. He's got a long way to go to hit 100 new games by the end of next June, so let's see f it can be done! Show Times:  Preface: 0:24 Introduction: 1:49 Sushi Go Party (Gamewright): 6:04 Isle of Skye (Lookout Spiele): 11:03 Cyclades (Matagot): 16:28 Descent: 2nd Edition (FFG): 20:52 Scythe (Stonemaier): 25:17 Outtro: 31:03

In Episode 52, Craig is joined by the family to discuss a plethora of games played. Seriously, they've been playing so many games together and Craig couldn't be happier! After that, Craig is joined by the Board Game Apprentice himself, Will, to discuss Star Wars Rebellion from FFG! Thanks for tuning in!   Show Times: Intro: 0:35 Interjection: 6:49 Family What We've Played: 7:40 Star Wars Rebellion (FFG): 34:22 Wrap-up: 1:09:41