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PODCAST

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness

Douglas Garrett

Doug Garrett and his wife Shelley discuss and review the strategy/designer board games they play on this weekly podcast. Interviews with notable names in the hobby, along with designers and publishers, are part of the show.

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All Episodes

25:21

Garrett's Games 855: Viticulture World + Showmanager...

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2022/11/20

Shelley and I check out the co-op expansion for Stonemaier Game's Viticulture and Tuscany - one of our favorite titles - called Viticulture World by Mihir Shah and Francesco Testini, with original designers Jamey Stegmaier and Alan Stone then we get into the wayback machine an enjoy getting Showmanager by Dirk Henn from Queen Games back to the table - the original which has been re-released as Atlantic Star and then again as Show Manager Remember that you can help support the podcast by going onto

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21:16

Garrett's Games 854: A Walk in the Park and Thera

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2022/11/13

Shelley and I get some newer games to the table (I promise some Essen releases soon!): First, we head to Australia and take A Walk in the Park by David Harding from Grail Games Then we head back in time to rebuild our cities in Thera by Zach Hoekstra from Mr. B Games and L4 Studios Remember you can support the podcast (especially with the holidays upon us) by buying a game we no longer have room for on our shelves. Here's the link:

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27:47

Garrett's Games 853: Meeplefest Night 2 - Last...

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2022/11/06

Shelley and I wrap up our Meeplefest episodes and we drop right back in to our discussion of expansions and their effect on the games we play, then discuss some of those perennial facorites that Tom & Joe love getting back on the table. Joining us are Tom Lehmann - Race for the Galaxy, Roll for the Galaxy, Dice Realms, Res Arcana and Joe Huber - Caravan, Blue Skies, Ice Cream, Scream Machine, Burger Joint Some of the other games mentioned throughout the podcast are Princes of Florence Carcassonnee

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34:36

Garrett's Games 852: Meeplefest 2022 Night 2, Part 2...

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2022/10/30

Shelley and I continue our discussion of design, play-testing, and how expansions find their way into a designer's repertoire with Tom and Joe. Joining us are Tom Lehmann - Race for the Galaxy, Roll for the Galaxy, Dice Realms, Res Arcana and Joe Huber - Caravan, Blue Skies, Ice Cream, Scream Machine, Burger Joint Also mentioned: Splotter Spellen and Jeroen Doumen, one of their primary designers.

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29:21

Garrett's Games 851: Meeplefest 2022 Night 2, Part 1

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2022/10/23

Shelley and I get the mics set up around the boardroom table once again, but this time it's a more intimate and deep discussion with just a couple other great people and designers: Tom Lehmann: Dice Realms, Race for the Galaxy, Res Arcana, Fast Food Franchise, Throneworld Joe Huber: Blue Skies, Caravan, Starship Merchants, Scream Machine, Ice Cream, Burger Joint If you would like to sponsor the podcast, go to www.patreon.com/garrettsgames. You can also get some great games at excellent prices by

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35:19

Garretts Games 850: Meeplefest 2022 Night 1, Part 2

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2022/10/16

Continuing our discussion of games and design that began last week, this time design is more of the focus as the wine continues to flow. Guests include Matt Leacock - Pandemic, Pandemic Legacy, Daybreak, Era: Medieval Age, Forbidden Island, Roll Through The Ages, Thunderbirds Joe Huber - Blue Skies, Caravan, Scream Machine, Starship Merchants, Burger Joint Simon Hunt - Pick & Pack, Take Stock Scott Caputo - Whistle Stop, Whistle Mountain, Sorcerer City, The One Hundred Torii, Kachina, Voluspa Kris

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28:46

Garretts Games 849: Meeplefest 2022 Night 1, Part 1

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2022/10/09

Meeplefest is BACK! After two years away, Shelley and I once again convene the roundtable discussion. In part 1 we discuss the effects of COVID on our gaming and begin a discussion of game design and publishing as well. Joining us on this episode and next week's are Matt Leacock - Pandemic, Pandemic Legacy, Daybreak, Era: Medieval Age, Forbidden Island, Roll Through The Ages, Thunderbirds Joe Huber - Blue Skies, Caravan, Scream Machine, Starship Merchants, Burger Joint Simon Hunt - Pick & Pack, Take

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33:18

Garrett's Games 848: Essen Want List Part 2 and The...

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2022/10/02

Shelley and I dip our toes once again into the Essen Wantlist this week, but start by looking at another recent Kickstarter arrival The Gardens by Matthew Dunstan and Brett J. Gilbert from Grail Games Remember you can sponsor the podcast at www.patreon.com/garrettsgames or you can purchase a game from our extensive list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16ovRDNBqur0RiAzgFAfI0tYYnjlJ68hoHyHffU7ZDWk/edit?usp=sharing Here's the list of Essen games discussed: Evergreen (Horrible Guild) The Great

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48:26

Garrett's Games 847: Essen Want List Part 1 +...

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2022/09/25

Shelley and I dive into the first part of my Essen Wantlist this week, but start by looking at a recent Kickstarter arrival Keystone: North America by Jeffrey Joyce and Isaac Vega from Rose Gauntlet Entertainment Then it's Part 1 of my Essen "Interested" list (in alphabetical order based on publisher - list below). Remember you can sponsor the podcast at www.patreon.com/garrettsgames or you can purchase a game from our extensive list:

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24:19

Garrett's Games 846: Blue Skies and Felinia/Dragon...

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2022/09/18

Shelley and I head to the airport and build our airline companies in 2020's Blue Skies by Joe Huber from Rio Grande Games then we head back to 2010 and become cat people for some unknown reason in Felinia by Michael Schacht from Matagot and Asmodee which has been recently republished in 2019with some tweaks as Dragon Boats of the Four Seas from Maple Games

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12:41

Garrett's Games 845: Exhaust and Pastiche: Birth of a...

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2022/09/11

Shelley and I have a great time with two more Japanese titles, one of which is more readily available than the other, though both are worthy new titles that we need to get on our own shelves...in fact, many thanks to a BGG user who was willing to trade for his copy of Pastiche! Exhaust by Hisashi Hayashi from OKAZU Brand and Pastiche: Birth of a Masterpiece by Rikkati from Twins Lion Do You can support the podcast by going to www.patreon.com/garrettsgames or purchasing one of our many offerings on

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15:24

Garrett's Games 844: Dice Realms and Dandelions

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2022/09/04

Shelley and I play a couple of very different but excellent dice games this week Dice Realms by Tom Lehmann from Rio Grande Games and Dandelions by Takashi Sakaue from Boardgametables.com Remember that you can support the podcast by making a small donation at www.patreon.com/garrettsgames or by buying one (or some) of the games on our Games For Sale list. Pay the shipping and it can arrive on your doorstep.

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18:46

Garrett's Games 843: Alluvium and Yojohan Pepa Saikei

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2022/08/28

After two years away, Shelley and I once again organized our annual Meeplefest Invitational and therefore got to play some interesting and unusual games over the course of 5 fun-filled days. The first two fall into the polyomino genre and may be harder to track down, but are well worth a quick discussion. Alluvium by Yusuke Sawaguchi from Fudacoma Games and Yojohan Pepa Saikei by Shimamuranao from Hallelujah Rockboy Remember that you can sponsor the podcast at www.patreon.com/garrettsgames or buy a

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36:54

Garrett's Games 842: Stroganov and Get On Board: New...

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2022/08/21

Shelley and I get the deluxe version of Stroganov by Andreas Steding from Game Brewer and then we check out the new revamped version of the 2018 Japanese draw and draw game Let's Make A Bus Route which has now become Get On Board: New York & London by Saachi from IELLO If you enjoy our weekly blatherings and want to support the podcast, you can either go to www.patreon.com/garrettsgames and send us a donation, OR you can get yourself a game (or a FEW of them) by purchasing something off our Games

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24:47

Garrett's Games 841: Gutenberg and Before The Guests...

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2022/08/14

The great sound quality returns this week as Shelley and I put our printers hats on and select our movable type in Gutenberg by Katarzyna Cioch and Wojciech Wisniewski from Granna and Portal Games then we hurriedly clean our house to make it look nice in Before the Guests Arrive by Saashi from Saashi & Saashi You can help support the podcast by checking out our Games For Sale Google Doc. Pick out a few games that are priced to sell and then just pay shipping to have them arrive on your doorstep

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27:46

Garrett's Games 840: Yokohama Roll&Write and Kero

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2022/08/07

This week Shelley and I get ANOTHER Roll & Write version of a title we already love to the table Yokohama Roll&Write by Hisashi Hayashi from Okazu Brand then check out a 2-player game from a few years back that had been sitting on the shelf for far too long - the Mad Max inspired Kero by Prospero Hall from Hurrican You can help support the podcast by checking out our Games For Sale Google Doc. Pick out a few games that are priced to sell and then just pay shipping to have them arrive on your

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21:45

Garrett's Games 839: Expedition and Fire & Stone

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2022/07/31

This week Shelley and I get an oldie but goodie to the table playing Expedition or Expedition Famous Explorers (along with a couple of other names) by Wolfgang Kramer from Ravensburger, Queen Games and 8th Summit among others. then we try out a brand new title from the designer best known for Carcassonne Fire & Stone by Klaus-Jürgen Wrede from Pegasus Spiele You can help support the podcast by checking out our Games For Sale Google Doc. Pick out a few games that are priced to sell and then just pay

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23:12

Garrett's Games 838: Beyond the Sun and Forgotten City

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2022/07/24

Shelley and head to out space to design tech trees and explore the galaxy in Beyond the Sun by Dennis K. Chan from Rio Grande Games then we head into the mystical realm and explore The Forgotten City by Ying-Tan Liu from TWOPLUS Games Be sure to check out our list of games for sale - good deals and you just have to pay shipping - there are even some Freebies with purchase! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16ovRDNBqur0RiAzgFAfI0tYYnjlJ68hoHyHffU7ZDWk/edit?usp=sharing You can also sponsor the

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22:22

Garrett's Games 837: Momiji and Franchise

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2022/07/17

Shelley and I check out a quick card game with beautiful artwork Momiji by Dario Massarenti and Francesco Testini from Japanime Games and Deer Games then we pull one that's been sitting onthe shelf unplayed and realize we had been missing out on Franchise by Christwart Conrad from Queen Games Be sure to check out our list of games for sale - good deals and you just have to pay shipping - there are even some Freebies with purchase!

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29:46

Garrett's Games 836: Corrosion and Majolica

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2022/07/10

This week Shelley and I run workshops to create beautiful tiles, then head into a steampunk world of grit and grime in Majolica by Yu Wang from Blue Magpie Games and Corrosion by Stefan Bauer from Deep Print Games and Capstone Games Help support the podcast by sponsoring us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/garrettsgames or buy some games that are priced to sell - you just pay for the games you want, possibly choose a "Free With Purchase" title, and pay shipping. I'll wrap them up carefully and send

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