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Two Wood for a Wheat

Patrick Flannery

Two Wood for Wheat is a board game podcast. We review and criticize board games, diving deep into the strategies and mechanisms that make them great or make them forgettable.

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44. Legacy of Dragonholt & the Story of a Game Arc

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2020/08/10

Story time! Gather 'round the fire, children. Today we'll learn of an intrepid adventurer who fights for the villagers of Dragonholt using cunning, strength, or skill. And you're the hero! We review Legacy of Dragonholt, a choose-your-own-adventure story set in a high fantasy world. Does this game save our souls or leave us wanting for choice?We also talk about the story that a great game arc can lead us through, the dramatic tension that they create or the furthering of thematic integration. Listen

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43. Scooby-Doo: Escape from the Haunted Mansion &...

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2020/07/27

Like, zoinks, Scoob, it's time for another episode of Two Wood for a Wheat!Today we're reviewing the Scooby Doo-themed escape room, Scooby Doo: Escape from the Haunted Mansion. Did we chow down on Usaopoly title like some comically oversized sandwich, or are we running in fear for our lives?We also talk about the lingering effects of first plays of board games, how they change our feeling towards all futures plays. Leave us a review on Apple podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y2eyvquxRead Tony's blog:

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42. Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion and Underused...

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2020/07/13

I remember my first love. She was always the life of the party, constantly kept me guessing, and had more tuck boxes than you could shake a stick at. Today we return to Gloomhaven with Jaws of the Lion. It's the same beast in a smaller box. We take a very deep look at what makes this game stand out and whether it holds up to its very significant weight. How does it land with players new to Gloomhaven? Will it inspire the same love in veteran players of the big box? We also discuss board game

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41. Tasty Humans & Bad Mechanisms

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2020/06/29

We're reviewing Pangea Games' Tasty Humans, which is essentially Tetris. With monsters. And humans in stomachs. It's a bit like that show on the Discovery Channel with the fella with the scuba tank and the snake. Except in this one they go through with it and there's no scuba tank. And more chits. There's still a snake though. Also, bad mechanisms! Or, well... bad is an overstatement. Our least favorite mechanisms. But more the ones that we don't like a lot of the time but maybe they're okay some of

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40. Mandala & Five-Player Games

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2020/06/15

On today’s episode of Two Wood for a Wheat, we maintain equanimity while reviewing Mandala, the cut-throat two-player card game with gameplay that’s discordant to its theme. On the other end of the spectrum we discuss our best five player board games and what makes a game shine at this most awkward of numbers.Leave us a review on Apple podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y2eyvquxRead Tony's blog: https://boardgamegeek.com/user/maxlongstreet/blogsListen to more episodes on Spreaker:

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39. Underwater Cities New Discoveries & Expansions

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2020/06/01

We couldn't help ourselves. On this episode, we come back to Underwater Cities because we love it so damn much. The New Discoveries expansion adds a lot. But is it enough? Or is it too much? Or is it just enough? We figure it out. Speaking of expansions, we categorize the different types and what they do to our favorite games. For better or for worse.Leave us a review on Apple podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y2eyvquxRead Tony's blog: https://boardgamegeek.com/user/maxlongstreet/blogsListen to more

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38. Santa Monica & Great Games We Suck At

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2020/05/18

In the words of DiscoverLosAngeles.com, "[w]hen one thinks of Santa Monica, the attraction of the Pier inevitably comes to mind. The Pier offers Pacific Park, a full service amusement park, combined with plenty of restaurants, bars, and souvenir shops, as well as an entertaining arcade with more than 200 games. The Pier is a must-visit Santa Monica attraction that really sets Santa Monica apart as an ideal destination for families and visitors of any age." Why someone would set a board game in this

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37. Gaia Project & Board Game Arena

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2020/05/04

We've fully embraced our digital bodies as our souls slowly bleed into 0s and 1s. The only bit of humanity that's left is a binary expression for competitive rage. Today we review Gaia Project, a super deluxe sequel to Terra Mystica. This game probably has every right to exist on its own, like a clone that splits off from its gene donor to live a full life. We also discuss www.BoardGameArena.com with a long-standing veteran. Way back before COVID-19 was even a twinkle in the Gaia-mind's eye, this

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36. This War of Mine & Solo Games that Don't Cause...

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2020/04/20

In the eternal words of Apocalypse Now, "The Horror. The Horror." And, in the immortal words of the Terminator, "I know now why you cry. But it's something I can never do." And of course, in the undying words of Jack Dawson, "Promise me, Rose. And never let go of that promise." Today, we understand Halloween and the Day of the Dead a little bit better as we grow more comfortable with the spirit realm. Today, we take a very serious game very seriously. Today, we review This War of Mine. This game is

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35. Nemo's War & Flawed Games We Love

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2020/04/06

Ever feel like the system was made to work against you? Like no matter how hard you try, the world conspires to make sure you stay under the heel of a boot? Like every warship of the Victorian era naval powers is out hunting you and your sodium-mercury battery-powered super-submarine before you can ram their imperial trading routes into oblivion? Well then Nemo's War may be the game for you!Drive the vassal states into open rebellion in this mitigation action-point allowance dice-chucker, and try

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34. Ecosystem & Great Games We Don't Like

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2020/03/23

When every day starts to feel like groundhog day, the same windows and walls of yesterday and the day before, we have a cure for you. The rich meadows of Ecosystem, bees and bears living in harmony, wolves grouping in packs, and foxes foraging in the forest. Here's an escape. And 20 games that you may love as everyone else does, but that disquiet us and leave us feeling stressed or unfulfilled -- we tell you about our top 10 great games that we don't like, and probably never will. Enjoy this episode

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33. Isle of Cats & Cute Games

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2020/03/09

In this purrfect and awwsome episode, we discuss Isle of Cats, the new polyomino card drafting game by Frank West, paired with our feature discussion of cute games and how they get in under our defenses. Try not to get sick!Leave us a review on Apple podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y2eyvquxRead Tony's blog: https://boardgamegeek.com/user/maxlongstreet/blogsListen to more episodes on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/two-wood-for-a-wheatVisit our website: http://twowood4awheat.com/03:40

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32. Glen More II & Objectionable Themes

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2020/02/24

Sometimes I look at a board game and think, "That ain't right, man."Today we look at controversial and objectionable themes in board games -- who gets to decide what's right and what's wrong to include. Hint: it's not Shut Up and Sit Down's responsibility, who we take a few shots at. We explore how a controversial or objectionable theme affects the perception of a game's merit. We also review Glen More II, a game about producing the most whiskey and sheep in Scotland. Wait, didn't we do this one

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31. Sorcerer City & Depth of Play

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2020/02/10

On this episode of TWFAW, we do a most magical and sorceror-like activity of laying tiles. We're reviewing the real-time tile-laying game Sorceror City. This is a game with three (that's right, three!) colors of tile. If you don't think that three colors can provide enough substance to theme a game, then baby, you've never seen red, blue, and yellow on a color wheel. And, in my unending bid to enjoin Tony to love a Lacerda game, we discuss what brings depth to a game's play space. And no, it's not a

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30. Coffee Roaster & 2020 Anticipated Games

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2020/01/27

I'm writing this on my 15th cup of coffee and the excitement is threatening to shoot through my fingers!Today we're reviewing Coffee Roaster, a game about turning beans into better beans and hoping that your coffee doesn't taste like dirt. It's also a solo game and you'll find that we're finally embracing our loneliness.We're also discussing our most anticipated games of 2020. Tony takes the fully pledged Kickstarter route, since he prefers being spoon fed his enjoyment, while I walk through the

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29. Maracaibo & Top Games of 2019

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2020/01/13

We finish our 2019 coverage with our top 10 games of the year. We also review Euro-darling, Maracaibo, Alexander Pfister's privateering heavy-weight euro. For once, Tony and I agree on something. Happy new year, everyone!Leave us a review on Apple podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y2eyvquxRead Tony's blog: https://boardgamegeek.com/user/maxlongstreet/blogsListen to more episodes on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/two-wood-for-a-wheatVisit our website: http://twowood4awheat.com/04:33 FEATURE

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28. It's a Wonderful World & 2019 Games we Missed

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2019/12/30

In which Tony and Pat sharply disagree over the hot new card drafting game, It's a Wonderful World, Pat gives first thoughts On Mars, and they both share the games they didn't play in 2019 - both the ones they wish they had and the ones they're glad they missed.Leave us a review on Apple podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y2eyvquxRead Tony's blog: https://boardgamegeek.com/user/maxlongstreet/blogsListen to more episodes on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/two-wood-for-a-wheatVisit our website:

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27. 2018 Retrospective and Silver & Gold

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2019/12/16

We look back at our best games of 2018 in our one year anniversary episode. Is Space Base still playable? Are we eternally grateful for Rising Sun and Underwater Cities? Have we maintained any sort of editorial integrity?Also, Pat needs to vent about Tainted Grail. And we review Silver & Gold in like... 30 seconds. Which is about as long as the game lasts. And introducing our new sister podcast, Iowa Talk, where we talk all things Iowa. Leave us a review on Apple podcasts:

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26.Why Won't You Play My Game and Azul Summer Pavilion

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2019/12/02

Why won't you play my game? It's... Pipeline? It's a solid heavy economic game? There's... pipes... Yeah, okay, we can play Dune. I'll see you at 12. Also, Azul: Summer Pavilion and it's clickety clackety-ness.01:05 A Fake Artist Goes to New York01:37 Barrage03:17 Agricola05:04 Tainted Grail05:13 Gloomhaven09:47 FEATURE REVIEW Azul: Summer Pavilion25:37 FEATURE TOPIC Why won't you play my game?

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25. A Huge Mistake

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2019/11/18

In the immortal words of Gob Bluth... I've made a huge mistake. We talk on the strategic, psychological, and social pains of making a huge mistake early on in a large strategy game. Normally, this mistake can haunt you for the next two or three hours of the game, as you sit there knowing that you're going to lose. But those with a greater grasp of character can rise form the ashes and find a way to enjoy the game, and sometimes even win. No feature game this week. We're mixing up the structure for a

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