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Play Games, Lose Friends

Play Games, Lose Friends

What happens when two competitive board gamers share their hobby with the world? Join Ken and Ryan to find out, as they play, discuss, and review a wide range of different games and the hobby in general. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:46:09

39 - An Undaunting Evening with David Thompson

Play Games, Lose Friends ·

2023/11/11

IT HAPPENED! David Thompson, of War Chest and Undaunted fame, joined Ryan and Ken to let them nerd out over David's work, and find out more about what drives him as a designer and where his love for history in gaming was born. The guys talk about another engaging game of The Old King's Crown, and have some new trick-takers in their midst to play. Ryan's wallet is opening as fast as the leaves are falling, while Ken is excited for the next Elizabeth Hargrave's title!Check out The

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1:25:40

38 - Kickstarted, But Never Started

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2023/10/22

Have you ever crowdfunded a game, waited over a year for fulfillment, bust the shrink once you get it, and then drool a little as you marvel at your new toy? And then promptly shelve the game and wait eagerly for your first play? Yea, we thought so, and welcome to the club. Ryan and Ken commiserate over their current top 5 games they really, REALLY want to play from those shelves, despite the constant deluge of the newest hotness. Ryan dives back into crowdfunding projects despite it all, and Ken

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1:43:27

37 - A New King on The Great Road with Pablo Clark

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2023/10/08

Ryan and Ken sit down by the castle hearth and chat with Pablo Clark from Eerie Idol Games, lead designer and artist on an upcoming Kickstarter campaign that has both very excited. Pablo shares with us his experiences in designing the game, inspirations of his unique and stunning art style, and shares some details about the upcoming campaign on October 24th, 2023 (go back it!). Ryan started backing some more games, and Ken hasn't been playing much lately... but that didn't stop him from

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1:23:23

36 - Euro Makin' Me Sad

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2023/09/11

The guys finally sit down and hash out where on the doll the Eurogames hurt Ken. A Lorcana update helps give an inside view on the pandemonium that has been afoot, and both Ken and Ryan had some separate game time with family and friends and lots of new teaches. Ryan continues to struggle to conquer the Dark Tower, while Ken scored some sweet deals on some modern lightweight classics. Lastly, the guys tease a preview for next episode, when we interview Pablo Clark, lead designer and artist for The

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1:38:05

35 - Disney Owns Ken Now, Too

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2023/08/19

Ken is taking the plunge into Lorcana through a new league he's joined, and the guys talk about what that means for Ken's time and wallet. Ryan's sick of being burned by crowdfunding and so the inevitable discussion ensues on the merits for, and detriments against, Kickstarter and its ilk. Lots of games were played thanks to an ADGD (All-day Game Day), so listen in and find out which! Games DiscussedDisney LorcanaLands of GalzyrAgricolaICEArboretumMage KnightWar ChestHungry

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1:24:15

34 - Campaign Conundrums

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2023/07/24

Ken and Ryan and their game group have started a new narrative campaign game for the second half of 2023, and Ken brought Lands of Galzyr to the fray. The guys discuss first impressions of the narrative-driven gameplay, and dive into what makes a campaign game great for them. A Tapestry contest winner gets announced, and there's quite the list of games played!Games DiscussedLands of GalzyrThat's Not a HatNidavellir with Idavoll expansionDealtMediumMindbugIlliteratiAlien ArtifactsThe Crew:

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1:40:40

33 - One Game, or All the Games?

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2023/06/24

Yep, still alive, and still recording! Ryan and Ken are back to discuss their long played list as summer gets underway and game time starts becoming even more of a luxury, planned around vacations and activities. The guys explore a fun topic, discussing why we're more prone to play lots of new games once or twice rather than a single title a dozen times or more. Ken's been buying and backing, but the length of the list may surprise you. And our Tapestry expansion giveaway contest is coming

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1:25:30

32 - I Like Big Bass and I Can Not Lie

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2023/05/18

The guys had a game day! And then several game nights... This is what happens when no recording happens for a full month. But hey, that's more games to cover! A full lineup gets discussed, and there's a surprise hit in the mix. Ken has all of Tapestry, and all of Tapestry got to the tabletop to be played. First impressions are laid down, but neither Ryan or Ken feel like it's time for a review as the game is sooooo massive. Both have been good boys when it comes to purchases, but

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1:10:34

31 - Buggin the Mind with Marvin Hegen

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2023/04/17

Want to know more about Mindbug and the Kickstarter campaign for Mindbug Beyond? Well look (and listen) no further, as Ryan and Ken bugged the mind (enough puns, please) of lead designer Marvin Hegen! Marvin dives in and gives an overview of the active campaign, what folks can expect from the new standalone sets, and regales us all with his tales of meeting a childhood game design idol in Richard Garfield, who later became a co-designer himself. Sit back, put on your tinfoil hat, and enjoy!Games

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1:36:47

30 - Set Sail to Cassar Island

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2023/04/01

Looking to get someone else into the hobby you hold so dear? Ryan and Ken give their top 5 intro games, and manage to span a whole bunch of board game mechanics in the process. The guys review a great intro game in Draftosaurus, and talk about why it's so approachable. Ryan finds some joy in War of the Ring: The Card Game, but not as much as he expected to. Ken slowed down the crowdfunding but still has some acquisitions, and finds a fatal flaw with the Meadow: Downstream expansion. We finally

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1:47:19

29 - Hobo Trains and Horror with Kyle Rowan

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2023/03/18

Ryan and Ken are graced by the Wyrd wonder Kyle Rowan! The guys pick Kyle's brain about the masterpiece that is Vagrantsong, and find out Kyle and Ken have more in common than anticipated. In addition, Vagrantsong gets a formal review, and after a long hiatus (yes, we suck), a long list of played games gets released, as well as a whole bunch more acquisitions to the collections.Games DiscussedVagrantsongMage KnightSkytear HordeAlmanac: The Crystal PeaksAlmanac: The Dragon RoadAlienSpace

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2:30:48

28 - The Annual Top 50, 25-1

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2023/02/20

Ryan and Ken wrap up their top 50 games of all time, and cover 25 through 1 of the list. There are more crossovers than we predicted, and some real surprises in the top 10 for both. Check it out, and hit us up with your opinions on the lists. Enjoy!Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:48:45

27 - The Annual Top 50, 50-26

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2023/02/04

It's time for a new tradition! Ryan and Ken spent some time rating their top 50 games of all time, and cover 50 through 26 of the list. There are a few surprises on each list, and a few inevitable crossovers as well. Join us and let us know if you would put any of these on your lists as well!Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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1:49:15

26 - Resolutions, Shmesolutions

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2023/01/16

It's a new year, which means another year full of games! Ryan and Ken ring in the new year with a recap of the last month's worth of gaming, and review their top 10 releases in 2022, as well as pick their most memorable game of the past year. Some gamer resolutions are in order, although we'll see how closely they're followed. The guys talk holiday purchases and their most disappointing game of 2022.Ken's Top 10 of 2022Honorable Mention - The Wolves10 - Cat in the Box 9 -

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1:33:10

25 - PAXU 2022 Recap

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2022/12/17

The boys are back from PAX! The final played list is covered, and what a list it is. A certain special trick-taking game was the hit of the show, and a surprise purchase by Joe becomes a new favorite. Show purchases are discussed and both of the guys found some new goodies to enjoy.Visit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:19:40

24 - PAX U '22 Preview

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2022/12/01

It's that time of year folks! PAX Unplugged 2022 is nearly upon us, and Ryan and Ken talk a bit about what's coming along in the game bag this year, as well as the titles they're likely to hunt down with fervor. The guys talk about a marathon five-player game of Ankh: Gods of Egypt, and discuss why they're likely to never try that again. Ken talks about his Black Friday spending spree, and let's just say it's never a dull topic!Games Discussed:Ankh: Gods of EgyptDice

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1:34:04

23 - Hhhhh-weet Tokens

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2022/11/12

The Everdell kickstarters have landed! The guys talk about their new additions and why this was worth the money, and the base game of Everdell gets a proper review. Game night happened, and both Dice Realms and Verdant were on the table, so those get a preview of sorts, and both have nits to pick with Dice Realms. More Kickstarters are coming, and Ken didn't buy anything for the first time since he left the womb.Games discussed:EverdellDice RealmsVerdantVisit us at

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1:29:23

22 - Marvel-ous Dice

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2022/10/31

Why watch a Marvel movie when you can chuck some dice as your favorite superhero? The guys check out Marvel Dice Throne, generously provided by The OP for review. A previously unexplored hatred for eurogames haunts Ken as the guys played Hansa Teutonica. Ryan got a whole pile of two-player titles played, and Ken continues to shop until his bank account drops!Click to listen!Games discussed:Marvel Dice Throne (Expansion 1, Expansion 2)Fantasy RealmsWatergateJaipurCaesar!: Seize Rome in 20

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1:40:33

21 - Arboretum With Popes

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2022/10/16

Trees with knives? You betcha! Ryan and Ken finally review Arboretum, one of the most well-designed card games they've ever played. Both the guys played a ton of games since last episode, so they run down their list, and continue to melt over Vagrantsong. Ken picked up some new goodies, and Ryan is still behaving... for now.Games discussed:ArboretumDominionBunny KingdomVagrantsongReturn to Dark TowerWrong PartyHere to SlayPaleoLove LetterTop TrumpsWorld Championship Russian RouletteCaesar

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1:33:16

20 - The Glass is Stained with Adrian Adamescu

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2022/09/27

We are joined by the artisan himself, Adrian Adamescu, to talk all things Sagrada, including the now-funded Sagrada: Artisans legacy game. Ryan and Ken slow down the buying, but up the playing, as the guys managed to get in Dominion, Isle of Cats, Red Rising, and start a group play of Vagrantsong! We review the OG Sagrada and talk about why it's a mainstay in both of our collections.Games discussed:Sagrada: ArtisansSagradaCreatures and CupcakesIsle of CatsRed RisingDominionVagrantsongVisit us

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