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In this episode of The Long View, I’m joined by special guest Racquel Beitz as we discuss the epic game of Dominant Species. As a generous donor to the Jack Vasel Memorial Fund, Raquel requested the opportunity to discuss her favorite game, and I was only too happy to oblige! Along the way, we discuss the scienific underpinnings of this modern classic, strategic ideas and tips, player interaction, as well as what makes the game so unique and compelling.
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In this episode of The Long View, I’m joined by Chad Mekash as we dive into the world of Advanced Squad Leader! Join us as we discuss the virtues of this venerable game system, and how you too can become a genuine grognard! Along the way, Chad discusses the best way to begin playing ASL, and his own personal recommendations for playing and teaching this intriguing game.
Thanks to www.2d6.org for generously hosting The Long View, a proud member of The Dice Tower Network, home of great podcasts like Hex Encounter, …
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In this episode of The Long View, I’m joined by Joel Eddy as we discuss the game Airlines Europe. During our discussion, we decide if this indeed a gateway game, and just what the Eddy Theory is all about! Thanks, as always, to www.2d6.org for hosting The Long View, a proud member of The Dice Tower Network, and thanks to our sponsor, www.gamesurplus.com, your first and best choice for all of your board gaming needs! Thanks to Joel for his insightful discussion, and thanks, as always, to YOU for listening!
~ Geof Gambill
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In this episode of The Long View, I am joined by special guest John Brier as we discuss the classic game of Reef Encounter. Along the way, we discuss common misconceptions about this game, its theme, and mechanics. Listen, and learn how to become a player worthy of the shark tank that is….Reef Encounter!
Thanks, as always to www.2d6.org for generously hosting The Long View, a proud member of the Dice Tower Network. Thanks to our sponsor www.gamesurplus.com, your premium source for the games you love and, as always, thank YOU for …
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In this episode of The Long View, I’m joined by the trio of designers who have brought us the game Space Cadets. Sydney, Brian, and Geoff Engelstein share their thoughts about board game design, working together as a design group and family, and the development process of this innovative, cooperative, space adventure game. Thanks as always to www.2d6.org for their generous hosting of The Long View podcast, a proud member of The Dice Tower Network! Thanks to our sponsor, www.gamesurplus.com for their support of the show and thanks to YOU for listening!
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In this episode of The Long View, I’m joined by Eric Brosius and Joe Huber as we dive into Race for the Galaxy. Joe and Eric share their insights about this game based on over 1,500 combined plays of this modern classic. Along the way we discuss how best to teach Race to new players, expansion bloat, and the game system as a whole. Thanks to www.2d6.org for generously hosting and support of The Long View, a proud member of The Dice Tower Network. Thanks to our sponsor www.gamesurplus.com, your premier …
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In this episode of The Long View, special guest Justin Nordstrom and I discuss the classic collectible card game, Magic the Gathering. In our conversation we discuss the factors that contribute to the longevity of this game, recent innovations, stereotypes and assumptions about the game and its fans, and if there are, in the end, any differences at all between ccg players and boardgamers. Thanks to www.2d6.org for hosting The Long View, and thanks as well to www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show. Thanks also, as always, to YOU for …
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In this episode of The Long View, I am joined by Eric Summerer as we discuss the classic game of Merchant of Venus. This near impossible to find gem is receiving new life through a recent reprint. Eric and I discuss what makes this game well worth the new attention, and try to decide if variability is the key to longevity. Thanks, as always to www.2d6.org for their generous hosting of The Long View, thanks also to our spectacular sponsor www.gamesurplus.com, and thank YOU for listening!
~ Geof Gambill
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On this episode of The Long View, Lloyd Keller and I take a look at the new strategy game CO2. We discuss the theme, the strategies that reveal themselves after repeated play and what may make this the next great gamers game. Thanks to www.2d6.org for hosting the podcast, and thanks to www.gamesurplus.com for their continued sponsorship of The Long View. Thanks to YOU for listening!
~ Geof Gambill
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