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Pick Up and Deliver

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A brief podcast about hobby board games, recorded by English professor Brendan Riley on brief 15 minute walks around town. Join us for a stroll as we discuss mechanisms, gameplay, theory, and topics of the day.Find show notes at RattleboxGames.com

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All Episodes

13:13

Top of the Stack, October 2023

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2023/10/03

Brendan reflects on the games and gaming he did in September 2023. Join us, won’t you?Top of the Stack, September 2023NEW GAME – VagrantsongTOP 50 CHOICE – Terraforming Mars✓SOLO – Hunted: Wode RidgeOTHER NEW CHOICE – Revive✓Shelf of Opportunity52 Game ChallengeTop of the Stack, October 2023NEW GAME – Last FridayTOP 50 CHOICE – A Touch of EvilSOLO – Hunted: Wode RidgeOTHER NEW CHOICE – VagrantsongWhat have you been playing? Share your progress over on boardgamegeek.com in guild #3269.

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14:24

Forbidden Jungle; Woodcraft; New York Slice...

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2023/10/03

Brendan shares his first impressions of three different games he tried for the first time this month. Join us, won’t you?Forbidden JungleWoodcraftrevisiting New York SliceLetter JamWhat games have you tried recently? Join the conversation over on Boardgamegeek in guild #3269!

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16:49

2015 Look Back

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2023/09/29

Brendan looks back at the year 2015 and chooses his favorite games from that year. Join us, won’t you?Trickerion (top 50)Pandemic Legacy, Season 1 (top 50)Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization (top 50)Mottainai (top 50)ElysiumT.I.M.E. StoriesCodenamesMysteriumThe Isle of SkyeThe Bloody InnArgent the ConsortiumBring Out Yer DeadPotion ExplosionProdigal’s ClubDead Man’s DrawFive favs I don’t ownStronghold 2nd editionRaptorAshes: Rise of the PhoenixbornBlood RageGalleristWould Like to

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14:53

Irish Gauge; Time Pirates; revisiting Rummikub; Kites

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2023/09/27

Brendan shares his first impressions of three different games, and some thoughts on a game he dusted off. Join us, won’t you?Irish GuageTime PiratesRummikubKitesWhat games have you tried for the first time recently? Add to the conversation over on boardgamegeek.com in guild #3269.

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16:10

Rando-writers revisited, again!

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2023/09/15

Brendan talks a bit about the newest rando-writers he’s encountered in the last year or so. Join us, won’t you?Hadrian’s Wallep227: Rando-writersep461: Rando-writers revisitedTwilight Inscriptionep514: Gambit, Twilight Inscription, Age of Civilization, and City of Horror (revisited) (Game Review Espresso – Triple Shot)Trek 12ep447: Trek 12 – Himalayas, Akropolis, OltrééOn Tourep544: Digital Games 2Lumen: The Lost Worldep544: Digital Games 2Super Skill Pinball: 4-cadeep344: Super-Skill Pinball 4cade,

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14:28

Ra; D&D Bedlam in Neverwinter; revisiting Glory to...

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2023/09/13

Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried recently, and talks about one game he dusted off. Join us, won’t you?RaDungeons & Dragons: Bedlam in NeverwinterRevisiting Glory to RomeEverdell FarshoreWhat games have you tried lately? Share your experiences over on Boardgamegeek.com in guild #3269!

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14:06

Making a Welcoming Gaming Space

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2023/09/12

Brendan shares his thoughts about how to be a welcoming host for gaming events. Join us, won’t you?Relevant previous PU&D Episode: Inclusiveness.ReviveQwixxSagradaWhat do you do to cultivate a welcoming atmosphere in your gaming spaces? Head over to Boardgamegeek guild #3269 and share your experiences there.

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17:07

Expeditions, That Time You Killed Me, After Us,...

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2023/09/08

Brendan shares his initial impressions of three games he tried for the first time recently, and one dusty game he’s returned to. Join us, won’t you?ExpeditionsThat Time You Killed MeAfter Usrevisiting CoimbraWhat new-to-you games have you tried recently? Join the conversation over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

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24:37

Top of the Stack, September 2023

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2023/09/02

Brendan shares his report from the month of August. Join us, won’t you?August Top of the StackNEW GAME – ReviveTOP 50 CHOICE – TrismegistusNOVELTY – Time PiratesOTHER NEW CHOICE – VagrantsongShelf of OpportunityExpand YourShelf List52 Game ChallengeSeptember Top of the StackNEW GAME – VagrantsongTOP 50 CHOICE – Terraforming MarsSOLO – Hunted: Wode RidgeOTHER NEW CHOICE – ReviveWhat did you play in August? Head over to boardgamegeek guild #3269 and share your progress!

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16:03

Orphan Black; Nimalia; Suspects; revisiting Altiplano

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2023/08/29

Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried recently, and reflects on one he dusted off. Join us, won’t you?Orphan Black: The Card GameNimaliaSuspects: Claire Harper Takes the Stagerevisiting AltiplanoWhat have you played recently? Jump into the conversation over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

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14:01

Movie Roundup, June/July 2023

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2023/08/28

Brendan shares his thoughts on the films he watched in June and July of 2023. Join us, won’t you?RenfieldRenfield syndromeHorrifiedThe Fury of DraculaJurassic World DominionDinosaur IslandDinosaur WorldDinoGenicsWelcome to Dino-WorldWham!Pinball: The Man Who Saved the GameSuper Skill PinballBarbieVotes for WomenThe Out-LawsBurgle BrosHappiness for BeginnersFog of LoveWhat films did you watch in June and July? Share over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

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14:44

Bloom; Crossing Oceans; Mansions of Madness; Fire in...

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2023/08/24

Brendan shares his first impression of three games he played for the first time recently and one he dusted off. Join us, won’t you?BloomQwixxCrossing OceansTransatlanticCrossing Oceans Upgrade KitMansions of Madness, 2nd Edition (dusty game)Fire in the LibraryAlexandriaWhat have you been playing lately? Share your experiences over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

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15:04

Reading Roundup, Q3 2023

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2023/08/20

Brendan shares a bit about what he read in April, May, and June of 2023. Join us, won’t you?The Murderbot Diaries by Martha WellsThe Drawing of the Three by Steven KingThe Broken Kingdoms by N.K. JemisonCalamity by Brandon SandersonThe Haunting of Hill House by Shirley JacksonTermination Shock by Neal StephensonThe Exile by Erik KriekKillers of a Certain Age by Deanna RaybourneThe End of All Things by John ScalziDead Sky, Black Sun by Graham McNeillThe Quantum Thief by Hannu RajaniemiWhat have you

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16:20

7th Continent; Fiction; The Gardens; Tussie Mussie

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2023/08/18

Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he played recently. (Well, semi-recently.) Join us, won’t you?7th ContinentSherlock Holmes Consulting DetectiveGuild of Merchant ExplorersFictionThat Time You Killed MeDusted off: Tussie MussiePrevious discussion of Tussie MussieThe GardensWhat games have you played recently? Head over to Boardgamegeek guild #3269 and share your thoughts!

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18:52

Top of the Stack, August 2023

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2023/08/14

Brendan is back for a quick-turnaround to get us caught up on the Tops of the Stack. Here’s the episode for August reflecting on July. Join us, won’t you?July 2023 Top of the Stack:NEW GAME – The Gardens✓TOP 50 CHOICE – Altiplano✓NOVELTY – Time PiratesXDUSTY CHOICE – Coimbra✓Shelf of Opportunity52 Game ChallengeAugust 2023 Top of the StackNEW GAME – ReviveTOP 50 CHOICE – TrismegistusNOVELTY – Time PiratesOTHER NEW CHOICE – VagrantsongWhat did you play in July? What do you have coming up in August

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18:03

Gencon 2023 Roundup

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2023/08/11

Brendan shares his highlights from Gencon 2023 and talks about his ‘haul.’ Join us, won’t you?BIGFOOT: Roll & SmashArchRavels Magic SocksLa Parada!Walking the Hall at GenconFlying Frog GamesLansing Area Games and EventsMy haulReviveVagrantsongSherlock Holmes Baker Street IrregularsA Touch of Evil: Hero UpgradesExit: The Game – Advent CalendarsDid you go to Gencon? What would you have checked out if you were there? Share over in our boardgame geek guild #3269.

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14:50

Top of the Stack, July 2023

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2023/08/11

Brendan is back! After an unintended six-week hiatus, Brendan returns with the second half of season six, starting with a summary of his June game plays. Join us, won’t you?

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20:42

Digital Espresso

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2023/06/22

Brendan shares his early impressions of eight games he learned recently on Board Game Arena. Join us, won’t you?

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13:48

The ‘geek Asks 11

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2023/06/19

Pick Up & Deliver 543: The ‘geek Asks 11 - Brendan gives advice based on BGG forum post titles. Join us, won't you?

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17:26

Apr/May 2023 Movie Roundup

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2023/06/16

Pick Up & Deliver 542: Apr/May 2023 Movie Roundup - Brendan shares his thoughts on the films he watched in April and May of 2023. Join us, won't you?

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