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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

16:47

My Top 50 … by Art (part 8)

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2025/01/29

Brendan presents his updated Top 50 games, but in order of how good their art is. Join us, won’t you?15. Lost Ruins of Arnak (2020) #34 (new to the list)14. Bärenpark (2017) #40 (down 15 from 25 in ’22)13. The Hunger (2021) #41 (new to list)12. Glory to Rome (2005) #13 (new to list)11. Anachrony (2017) #30 (down 22 from 8 in ’22)Top 2025 Updated 50 list revealed so far:04. Ark Nova (2021) (new to list)05. Trickerion: Legends of Illusion (2015) (up 1 from 6 in ’22)07. Orléans (2014) (up 10 from 17 in

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18:52

Pick Up & Deliver 696: My Top 50 … by Art (part 7)

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2025/01/28

Brendan presents his updated Top 50 games, but in order of how good their art is. Join us, won’t you?20. Last Night on Earth: The Zombie Game (2007) #39 (up 3 from 42 in ’22; high 20 in ’15)19. London (Second Edition) (2017) #17 (down 1 from 18 in ’22; high 14 in ‘19)18. Res Arcana (2019) #6 (up 13 from 19 in ’22)17. Gloomhaven (2017) #11 (down 9 from 2 in ’22)16. Mottainai (2015) #27 (same as ’22; high 12 in ’17)Top 2025 Updated 50 list revealed so far:04. Ark Nova (2021) (new to

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17:00

My Top 50 … by Art (part 6)

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2025/01/25

Brendan presents his updated Top 50 games, but in order of how good their art is. Join us, won’t you?25. Revive (2022) (#16, new to list)24. Orléans (2014) (#7, up 10 from 17 in ’22)23. Trickerion: Legends of Illusion (2015) (#5, up 1 from 6 in ’22)22. A Study in Emerald (2013) (#12, up 14 from 28 in ’22; high 1 in ’15)21. Ark Nova (2021) (#4, new to list)Top 2025 Updated 50 list revealed so far:04. Ark Nova (2021) (new to list)05. Trickerion: Legends of Illusion (2015) (up 1 from 6 in

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13:28

My Top 50 … by Art (part 5)

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2025/01/24

Brendan presents his updated Top 50 games, but in order of how good their art is. Join us, won’t you?30. Star Wars: Rebellion (2016) (#15, up 8 from 23 in ’22; high 5 in ’17)29. The Castles of Burgundy (2011) (#26, up 19 from 45 in in ’22)28. Mosaic: A Story of Civilization (2022) (#33, first time on list)27. Twilight Imperium: Fourth Edition (2017) (#35, first time on list)26. Altiplano (2017) (#32, down 23 from 9 in ’22)Top 2025 Updated 50 list revealed so far:08. Terraforming Mars (2016) (up 3

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14:47

My Top 50 ... by Art (part 4)

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2025/01/23

Brendan presents his updated Top 50 games, but in order of how good their art is. Join us, won’t you?31. Sidereal Confluence (2017) (#50, down 21 from 29 in ’22)32. Ghost Stories (2008) (#37, previously #38 in ’15; absent since then)33. Agricola (2007) (#25, down 15 from 10 in ’22; high 4 in ’15)34. Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization (2015) (#9, up 5 from 14 in ’22; highest)35. Vampire: The Eternal Struggle (1994) (#14, up 6 spots from 21 in ’22; highest)Top 2025 Updated 50 list revealed

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16:35

My Top 50 … by Art (part 1)

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2025/01/16

In this game, Brendan presents his updated Top 50 games, but in order of how good their art is. Join us, won’t you?50. Concordia (2013) (#47, new to the list)49. Terraforming Mars (2016) (#8, up 3 spots from 11 in ’22)48. Innovation (2010) (#10, new to the list)47. Carpe Diem (2018) (#42, down 26 spots from 16 in ’22. Highest: 12 in ’19)46. Obsession (2018) (#18, up 2 spots from 20 in ’22)Top 2025 Updated 50 list revealed so far:08. Terraforming Mars (2016) (up 3 spots from 11 in

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16:12

Flipology, Miaui, Shamans, Electronic Mall Madness,...

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2025/01/14

Brendan shares his first impressions of five games. Join us, won’t you?Flipology (2019)Miaui (2017)Shamans (2021)Electronic Mall Madness (1989)Careers (1955)What games have you tried recently? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek.com in guild #3269.

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13:25

Capricorn gamers (Astrology Files)

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2025/01/13

Brendan tries out a new segment: Astrology Files. In this episode, he talks about what games Capricorns must be good at. Join us, won’t you?Allure.com’s “12 Zodiac Signs: Dates and Personality Traits”TimeTokaido (2012)AuZtralia (2018)PatiencePatience (1783)PerseverancePerseverance: Castaway Chronicles – Episodes 1 & 2 (2022)Innovation (2010)DedicationThrough the Ages: A New Story of Civilization (2015)Sea GoatMountain Goats (2010)Nusfjord (2017)Blood Rage (2015)Material and Emotional RealmsFood

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17:00

Oh-Wah-Ree; Spirits of the Rice Paddy; Federation;...

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2024/12/10

Brendan talks about three games he played for the first time recently, and one he dusted off. Join us, won’t you?Oh-Wah-Ree (1962)Spirits of the Rice Paddy (2015)Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest (2022) (1 Year, 9 Months, 23 Days dusty)Federation (2022)What games have you tried recently? Share your plays over on boardgamegeek in our guild, #3269.

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15:56

Nah, I'm Good

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2024/11/19

Brendan shares a bit about games he’s come to realize he doesn’t want to play any more. When someone sets these up, he’s likely to say “Nah, I’m good.”Settlers of Catan (1995)Monopoly (1935)Munchkin (2001)Cards Against Humanity (2009)Photosynthesis (2017)Smash Up (2012)Cosmic Encounter (2008)On the bubble:Arboretum (2015)What games are on your “Nah, I’m good” list?

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18:45

Rats of Wistar, The Hunger, El Grande, Azul: Stained...

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2024/11/17

Brendan talks about three games he played recently for the first time, and one he dusted off. Join us, won’t you?Rats of Wistar (2023)The Hunger (2021)El Grande (1995)Revisited Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra (2018)What games have you tried out lately? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

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15:43

Rhino Hero Super Battle, Suburbia, Antiquity Quest,...

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2024/11/12

Brendan talks about three games he’s played recently for the first time, and one game he dusted off. Join us, won’t you?Rhino Hero: Super BattleSuburbiaAntiquity QuestDungeon Petz (1 Year, 8 Months, 12 Days dusty)What games have you tried lately? Share over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

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14:01

Devilish Games (Themestorm)

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2024/11/08

On this, the 666th episode of Pick Up & Deliver, Brendan talks about games themed around demons and devils. Join us, won’t you?Devil’s Run: Route 666 (2016)Demonic workplacesDemon Worker (2016)The Good PlaceGood OmensDealing with the DevilDeal with the Devil (2022)FaustThe Devil Went Down to GeorgiaBedazzledOh God, You DevilProtecting a village from an onslaught of demonsGhost Stories (2008)Mr. VampireArmy of DarknessNumber of The BeastBeast (2022)Kingdom Death: Monster (2015)The Witcher: Old

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17:24

Blokus Trigon, Casino Yahtzee, Switch & Signal, Favor...

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2024/11/07

Brendan talks about three games he played recently for the first time, and one he dusted off. Join us, won’t you?Blokus Trigon (2006)Blokus (2000)Casino Yahtzee (1986)Switch & Signal (2020)Favor of the Pharaoh (2015) (revisited)What games have you played recently? Share your plays over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

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17:18

Spooky Games, part 4

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2024/10/31

Brendan shares part 4 (of 4) of his spooky games rundown. This episode is all about Zombies. Join us, won’t you?Zombies!!! (2001)Oh No… Zombies! (2009)Zombie-opoly (2012)Zombie House Blitz (2014)I Hate Zombies (2015)Badass Zombie Killers (2013)Zombie Dice (2010)Last Night on Earth: The Zombie Game (2007)City of Horror (2012)Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game (2014)Dead of Winter: The Long Night (2016)Zombie Dice (2010)Zombie 15′ (2014)Night of the Living Dead: A Zombicide

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24:05

Spooky Games, part 3

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2024/10/31

Brendan explores the third of four groups of games you might call “spooky.” Join us, won’t you?Cthulhu Gloom (2011)Cthulhu Dice (2010)Tides of Madness (2016)Arkham Horror: The Card Game (2016)Arkham Horror (2005)Arkham Horror (Third Edition) (2018)Elder Sign (2011)Eldritch Horror (2013)A Study in Emerald (2013)AuZtralia (2018)Bureau of Investigation: Investigations in Arkham & Elsewhere (2022)Penny Arcade: The Game – Rumble in R’lyeh (2012)Miskatonic School for Girls (2012)Miskatonic School for

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15:13

Dorfromantik; Ingenious; Bark Avenue; Carpe Diem...

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2024/10/30

Brendan talks about three games he played for the first time recently. Join us, won’t you?Dorfromantik: The Board Game (2022)Ingenious (2004)Ingenious Challenges (2010)Carpe Diem (2018)Bark Avenue (2023)What games have you tried recently? Head over to Boardgamegeek guild #3269 and share your plays!

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16:41

Top of the Stack, October 2024

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2024/10/04

Brendan discusses his September gameplay experience. Join us, won’t you?Top of the Stack, September 2024NEW GAME – El Grande✓SHELF CLEARER – Five Points: Gangs of New YorkNEW GAME 2 – Antiquity Quest✓TRYING AGAIN CHOICE – Switch & Signal✓Shelf of OpportunityTop of the Stack, October 2024NEW GAME – Bora BoraSHELF CLEARER – Circadians: First LightNEW GAME 2 – Linko!TRYING AGAIN CHOICE – Android: InfiltrationWhat games did you play in September? Head over to boardgamegeek guild #3269 and share

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14:32

AQUA; The A.R.T. Project; Ziggurat; Power Grid...

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2024/09/19

Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he played for the first time recently, and one he dusted off. Join us, won’t you?AQUA: Biodiversity in the Oceans (2024)The A.R.T. Project (2023)Ziggurat (2024)Power Grid (2004) (revisited)What do you think of these games? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

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15:30

Top of the Stack, Sept 2024

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2024/09/06

Brendan shares his game play stats from September of 2024. Join us, won’t you?Top of the Stack, August 2024NEW GAME – Aquatica✓SHELF CLEARER – Dastardly Dirigibles✓NEW GAME 2 – Leaf✓TRYING AGAIN CHOICE – Switch & SignalShelf of OpportunityExpand YourshelfTop of the Stack, September 2024NEW GAME – El GrandeSHELF CLEARER – Five Points: Gangs of New YorkNEW GAME 2 – Antiquity QuestTRYING AGAIN CHOICE – Switch & SignalWhat did you play in August 2024? Share your stats and plays over

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