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Shelf Stable: A Board Gaming Podcast

Kenny Katayama & Tom Bowers

A podcast celebrating board games that have stood the test of time. https://linktr.ee/shelfstablecast

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52:43

#11 Gaming With Newbs

Shelf Stable: A Board Gaming Podcast ·

2024/10/22

I hope you like hearing "polyo-nemo" a lot cause Tom says it like a hundred times this week. I hope Tom finds that poor fish cause his dad is worried sick. Games we played: 1:38 - 51st State (2016 og2010, Ignacy Trzewiczek, Portal) 7:01 - Hanamikoji (2013, Kota Nakayama, EmperorS4) 13:08 - Agricola (2016 og2007, Uwe Rosenberg, Lookout Games) 17:43 - Scarabya (2018, Bruno Cathala & Ludovic Maublanc, Blue Orange) 100 games before you die: 22:27 - Can't Stop (1980, Sid Sackson, Eagle-Gryphon)

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01:00:11

#10 Solo Gaming

Shelf Stable: A Board Gaming Podcast ·

2024/10/15

Don't let the title mislead you. Despite having played a ton of solo-focused games in preparation, Kenny and Tom elect to mostly argue about whether or not Pandemic is a good game. I'd tell you more about it, but I just realized you're just a figment of my imagination. Why must I hurt myself repeatedly? There is no audience... I am but a speck in a simulationist void... Games we played: 1:59 - Bohnanza (1997, Uwe Rosenberg, Amigo) 5:48 - Tsuro (2005, Tom McMurchie, Calliope Games) 12:31 - Twilight

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51:30

#9 The Spiel des Jahres

Shelf Stable: A Board Gaming Podcast ·

2024/10/08

And the award for best board game podcast of 2024 goes to... Lady Gaga? Umm... Lady Gaga come up and receive your award I guess. This week, two sleepy boys are reminded of what it's like to wake up early on the weekend to record a podcast. Games we played: 1:07 - Ra (1999, Reiner Knizia, 25th Century) 4:53 - For Sale (1997, Stefan Dorra, Eagle-Gryphon) 7:43 - Pax Pamir 2nd Edition (2019 og2015, Cole Wehrle, Wehrlegig) 17:03 - Red7 (2014, Carl Chudyk & Chris Cieslik, Asmadi) 100 games before you

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44:05

#8 Board Game Glow Ups

Shelf Stable: A Board Gaming Podcast ·

2024/10/01

How does my box look? Fabulous! How about my cultural representation? Questionable! This week we dive into the more icky parts of the hobby and how some folks are making an effort to update that ickiness for a modern audience. Games we played: 2:06 - Puerto Rico (2002, Andreas Seyfarth, Alea) 4:25 - It's a Wonderful World (2019, Frederic Guerard, La Boite de Jeu and OriGames) 7:42 - Circus Flohcati (2023 og1998, Reiner Knizia, Playte & Popcorn Games) 11:10 - Nine Tiles Panic (2019, Jens Merkl and

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01:08:21

#7 Pet Peeves

Shelf Stable: A Board Gaming Podcast ·

2024/09/24

Well I would have won if it wasn't for having pizza grease all over my hands while checking my phone and not listening to the rules for the game. It's really simple actually, allow me to walk you through all the ways in which I am a better gamer than you despite losing. Games we played: 2:19 -Take 5! aka 6 Nimmt! (1994, Wolfgang Kramer, Amigo) 5:22 - Deep Sea Adventure (2014, Jun Sasaki, Oink) 7:35 - Railroad Ink: Blazing Red (2018, Hjalmar Hach & Lorenzo Silva, CMON) 12:06 - Brass: Birmingham

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38:34

#6 When to Concede

Shelf Stable: A Board Gaming Podcast ·

2024/09/17

I give up. Tom is better at games, and he has a better podcasting voice, AND he's got sexier abs. What even is the point? This week we talk about those moments when it's just not worth it and you'd be better off hitting the gym than trying to collect enough lemonade to satiate the carnal desires of these fast food consumers. Games we played: 1:34 - Food Chain Magnate (2015, Jeroen Doumen & Joris Wiersinga, Splotter) 9:32 - Yokohama Duel (2018, Hisashi Hayashi, Tasty Minstrel) 13:05 - Sidereal

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52:42

#5 The Arbitrary Rankings of BGG

Shelf Stable: A Board Gaming Podcast ·

2024/09/10

I give this episode a 7 out of 10, or was that a 5 out of 10? Can't remember. Regardless, this definitely ranks in the top 800 episodes of Shelf Stable ever created. In this episode: Tom forgets to hit record. Enjoy a well rehearsed edition of "people yell at boxes". Games we played: 3:04 - Everdell (2018, James A. Wilson, Starling Games) 6:03 - Eclipse: New Dawn of the Galaxy (2011, Touko Tahkokallio, Lautapelit) 10:01 - Play Nine (2004, Ceil Anderson & Kathy Assell, Double A) 12:56 - Android:

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38:03

#4 100 Tabletop Games to Play Before Turning 100

Shelf Stable: A Board Gaming Podcast ·

2024/09/04

We got one HUNDRED games for you, hot off the griddle ready to eat. Pop them in the microwave for 3-5 minutes. If they each cost a dollar and you had a $100 dollar bill, you'd be able to purchase every one of these games and try them out. But they don't cost a dollar, so I guess good luck? Games we played: 01:50 - Dominion (2016 og2008, Donald Vaccarino, Rio Grande) 06:24 - Yokohama (2016, Hisashi Hayashi, Tasty Minstrel) 13:00 - El Grande (1995, Wolfgang Kramer, Hans im Gluck) 17:25 - Oh Really

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42:30

#3 Box Art and Box Presentation

Shelf Stable: A Board Gaming Podcast ·

2024/08/27

A little birdie told me that in Canada, games come in bags. Here in USA, we're all about those boxes. Boxes, boxes, and more boxes. Join us as we think a bit outside of the... um.. realm of what we usually think of, and come up with some interesting insights about game display and packaging. Games we played: 01:30 - Ca$h n’ Guns (2014 og2005, Ludovic Maublanc, Repos) 06:39 - Century: Spice Road (2017, Emerson Matsuuchi, Plan B) 10:40 - Brass: Lancashire (2018 og2007, Martin Wallace, Roxley) 17:21

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39:44

#2 So Bad It's Good

Shelf Stable: A Board Gaming Podcast ·

2024/08/21

Blublublub, quick! HELP. Kenny is podcasting underwater and he needs your help to get back on land. Prep your ears for the devastating misclick that is selecting the Occulus Rift mic a full 5 feet away instead of the microphone on Kenny's head. WIP folks, we'll have it fixed for next week. Thanks for bearing with things as we learn to be just a little bit better, and thanks for listening. Games we played: 01:28 - Hansa Teutonica (2019 og2009, Andreas Steding, Dennis Lohausen, Pegasus Spiel) 05:56

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42:07

#1 What Makes You Enthusiastic About Board Games?

Shelf Stable: A Board Gaming Podcast ·

2024/08/16

You could argue that this is the first time we’re doing this, but Tom and I have been blabbering to each other about games for nearly a decade… we just forgot to hit record. A lot of pushing luck in this one, a lot of piggies going Oink, and a lot of hot / incorrect takes. Thanks for listening and looking forward to the future! 01:46 Why is it called Shelf Stable Games we played: 03:17 - Chicago Express (2008 og2007, John Borer, Michael Menzel, Queen) 07:22 - Can't Stop (2011 og1980, Sid

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