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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

23:47

Garrett's Games 977: Fall and River Valley Glassworks

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2025/01/26

Shelley and I grow an autumnal enviroment, populating it with birds, foxes, frogs and mushrooms in Fall by Giampaolo Razzino from Little Rocket Games then we pan for glass beads and collect them in River Valley Glassworks by Adam Hill, Ben Pinchback, and Matt Riddle from Allplay Thanks to our sponsor Bezier Games You can sponsor the podcast directly at www.patreon.com/garrettsgames OR check out our extensive list of games that no longer fit on our shelves, but belong on your table here:

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23:56

Garrett's Games 976: Big Easy Busking and Mesos

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2025/01/19

Shelley and I compete with rival bands to earn the most money in New Orleans in Big Easy Busking by Joshus J. Mills from Weird Giraffe Games then try to build up our prehistoric tribes in Mesos by Yaniv Kahana and Simone Luciani from Cranio Creations and Pegasus Spiele Thanks as always to our sponsor Bezier Games You can support the podcast directly by going to www.patreon.com/garrettsgames or check out the HUGE list of games that no longer fit on our shelves, but belong on your table:

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26:51

Garrett's Games 975: SETI and The Yellow House

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2025/01/12

Shelley and I get into a debate between famous painters, then explore the outer limits of our solar system in search of intelligent life! The Yellow House by Geonil from Mandoo Games and 25th Century Games SETI: The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence by Tomas Holek from Czech Games Edition and Cranio Creations Thanks as always to our sponsor Bezier Games! You can sponsor the podcast directly by going to www.patreon.com/garrettsgames or check out the extensive list of games that no longer fit

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23:01

Garrett's Games 974: Arctic and Tea Garden

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2025/01/05

Shelley and I collect animals in figid temperatures, then head to China's Yunnan province to grow plants for Shelley's favorite beverage. Arctic by Cedric Lefebvre from Ludonaute and Devir Tea Garden by Tomas Holek from Albi and Capstone Games Thanks as always to our sponsor Bezier Games Remember you can support the podcast and our YouTube videos directly at www.patreon.com/garrettsgames OR Check out the NEWLY REVISED list of games that no longer fit on our shelves, but belong on your table:

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33:31

Garrett's Games 973: Solstis and Terminus

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2024/12/29

To round out 2024, Shelley and I build a mountain, then build subway lines in Solstis by Bruno Cathala and Corentin Lebrat from Lumberjacks and Blackrock Games Terminus by Earl Aspiras and Tom Volpe from Inside Up Games Thanks as always to our sponsor Bezier Games You can sponsor us directly at www.patreon.com/garrettsgames OR Check out our NEWLY UPDATED extensive list of games that no longer fit on our shelves, but belong on your table here:

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23:51

Garrett's Games 972: Around the World in 80 Days,...

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2024/12/22

Shelley and I travel the world, draft buildings and villagers, then organize our shelves in Around the World in 80 Days by Eloi Pujades and Alex M. Sanguino from Looping Games Castle Combo by Gregory Grard and Mathieu Roussel from Catch Up Games, Pandasaurus Games, and KOSMOS My Shelfie The Dice Game by Simone Luciani from Cranio Creations Thanks as always to Bezier Games for their support. Support the podcast directly by going to www.patreon.com/garrettsgames OR Check out our extensive list of

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15:55

Garrett's Games 971: Post Office and Luminos

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2024/12/15

Shelley and I check out two great 8+ level games that were highlights from BGG.CON: Post Office by Evgeny Petrov from Hobby World Luminos by Kirsten Hiese from Schmidt Spiele Thanks as always to our sponsor Bezier Games You can support the podcast directly at www.patreon.com/garrettsgames or check out our extensive list of games that no longer fit on our shelves, but belong on your table: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16ovRDNBqur0RiAzgFAfI0tYYnjlJ68hoHyHffU7ZDWk/edit?usp=sharing

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25:17

Garrett's Games 970: Pixies, HiFi, and Happy Home

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2024/12/11

Shelley and I create an array of wee garden creatures in Pixies by Johannes Goupy from Pandasaurus Games Then head into the studio to record a song in HiFi by Andre Teruya from Mandala Jogos, Grok Games and Smirk and Dagger Games and finally decorate and refurbish our houses in Happy Home by Matthew Dunstan and Brett J Gilbert from Alley Cat Games Thanks as always to our sponsor Bezier Games You can support the podcast directly at www.patreon.com/garrettsgames or check out our extensive list of

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26:37

Garrett's Games 969: Leaf, Stalk Exchange, and Gardlings

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2024/12/08

On Episode 969 Shelley and I play a couple of games involving plants, then one with gnomes! We start with Leaf by Tim Eisner from Weird City Games, then check out Stalk Exchange by Christopher Ryan Chan from The Op Games and finish with Gardlings by Kristian Amundsen Ostby and Maria Ostby from Alion-By Dr. O Thanks as always to our sponsor Bezier Games Sponsor the podcast directly at www.patreon.com/garrettsgames or check out our extensive list of games that no longer fit on our shelves, but belong

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45:31

Garrett's Games 968: Unconscious Mind, Reef Project,...

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2024/12/04

For this week's Wednesday podcast, Shelley and I check out a BIG game about psychoanalysis Unconscious Mind by Laskas, Jonny Pac, Yoma, and Antonio Zax from Lucky Duck Games then we try out TWO games at BGG.CON that have reefs a their theme Reef Project by Martino Chiacchiera and Federico Pierlorenzi from Board&Dice Pick a Pen: Reefs by Reiner Knizia from AMIGO Thanks as always to Bezier Games for their sponsorship YOU can sponsor the podcast directly at www.patreon.com/garrettsgames or check out

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44:28

Garrett's Games 967: 1980 Sixtina, Civolution, and...

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2024/12/01

Shelley and I spend some time fixing the Sistine Chapel in 1980 Sixtina by José Antonio Abascal Acebo from Looping Games then rebuild coral reefs in Lumicora by Rita Modl and build competing civilizations in Civolution by Stefan Feld with the last two both coming from Deep Print Games and Pegasus Spiele Thanks as always to our sponsor Bezier Games You can sponsor the podcast directly by going to www.patreon.com/garrettsgames OR check out our extensive list of games that no longer fit on our

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25:34

Garrett's Games 966: Umbrella, Inori, and Tree Society

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2024/11/27

Shelley and I check out a colorful abstract that we received as a review copy, then look at two more games we had the chance to play at BGG.CON. Umbrella by Flavien Dauphin and Benoit Turpin from Pandasaurus Games Inori by Mathieu Aubert and Theo Riviere from Space Cowboys Tree Society by Matthew Dunstan and Brett J Gilbert from Next Move Games Thanks as always to our sponsor Bezier Games You can support the podcast directly at www.patreon.com/garrettsgames OR check out our extensive list of games

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31:00

Garrett's Games 965: Confusing Lands, Flatiron, and...

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2024/11/24

Shelley and I check out three new titles once again for our Sunday podcast, trying out Confusing Lands by Zak Eidsvoog from Envy Born Games Flatiron by Shei and Isra from Ludonova and Intarsia by Michael Kiesling from Deep Print Games, Pegasus Spiele, and Matagot Thanks as always to our sponsor Bezier Games Check out our YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/@garrettsgames Sponsor the podcast directly at www.patreon.com/garrettsgames OR check out the extensive list of games that no longer fit on

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24:01

Garrett's Games 964: Zero to Hero and Galileo Galilei

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2024/11/20

For our Wednesday episode this week, it's TWO Essen 2024 titles! First up is the trick taker Zero to Hero by Martin Wallace from Wallace Designs then we check out the first of three designs from a new designer Galileo Galilei by Tomas Holek from Pink Troubadour and Capstone Games We have videos for each of these titles up on our YouTube channel which you can find here: www.youtube.com/@garrettsgames Thanks as always to our sponsor Bezier Games! You can support the podcast directly at

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25:34

Garrett's Games 963: Whispering Woods, Tangram City,...

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2024/11/17

Shelley and I check out another Essen 2024 title for our Sunday show this week Whispering Woods by Cristian Bustos and Bernardo Vasquez from Fractal Juegos then try out a couple of 2023 titles Tangram City by Uwe Rosenberg from Capstone Games and Korea Boardgames and Wild Tiled West by Paul Dennen from Dire Wolf and Lucky Duck Games Thanks as always to our sponsor Bezier Games You can sponsor the podcast directly at www.patreon.com/garrettsgames or check out our extensive list of games that no

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30:17

Garrett's Games 962: Polaris, FTW?!, and World Wonders

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2024/11/13

For our Wednesday podcast Shelley and I scan the skies in the Essen 2024 release Polaris by Simone Luciani and Andrea Mainini from Fractal Juegos then check out two Essen 2023 releases FTW?! by Friedemann Friese from 2F-Spiele and Rio Grande Games World Wonders by Zé Mendes from CMON Global Limited, Arcane Wonders, Super Meeple and Lucky Duck Games Thanks as always to our sponsor Bezier Games You can support the podcast directly by going to www.patreon.com/garrettsgames OR Check out our extensive

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21:24

Garrett's Games 961: Ultimatch, Between Two Castles...

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2024/11/10

Shelley and I check out another Essen 2024 pick up, Ultimatch by Justin and Ann-Marie De Witt from Fireside Games then check out 2018's Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig by Matthew O'Malley and Ben Rosset from Stonemaier Games and Bezier Games and finally enjoy some sweet baked goods in a release from earlier in 2024: Donut Shop by Jeffrey D. Allers from 25th Century Games Thanks as always to our sponsor Bezier Games and remember that you can support the podcast at www.patreon.com/garrettsgames

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23:29

Garrett's Games 960: Zoomies and Ananda

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2024/11/06

For our Wednesday podcast we look at two family-friendly domino-style games: Zoomies by Magnus Karlsson from Fireside Games and Ananda by Dirk Barsuhn from Zoch We liked one, and were frustrated with the other... Thanks as always to Bezier Games for their sponsorship! You can sponsor the podcast directly at www.patreon.com/garrettsgames or check out our extensive list of games that no longer fit on our shelves, but belong on your table:

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50:00

Garrett's Games 959: Steam Power, Harvest, and Karvi

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2024/11/03

For Sunday's podcast this week we play some heavier fare, though two of them are quick to play. First up is an Essen 2024 release Steam Power by Martin Wallace from Wallace Designs Then we head back into storybook land with great art reminiscent of classic kids literature and to the farm with Harvest by Trey Chambers from Keymaster Games And finally we check out an Essen 2023 release that's the heaviest of the three titles this week: Karvi by Torgeir Tjong from Hans im Glück Thanks as always to our

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18:23

Garrett's Games 958: Rooster Chase and Hens

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2024/10/30

For our Wednesday podcast this week, Shelley and I explore two chicken-themed games! First up is the lighter family-oriented Rooster Chase by Costa from PYTHAGORAS. Then we attempt to group our hen breeds together in Hens by Giampaolo Razzino from Little Rocket Games. Thanks as always to our sponsor Bezier Games You can support the podcast directly by going to www.patreon.com/garrettsgames OR Check out our extensive list of games that no longer fit on our shelves, but belong on your table.

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