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Two Wood for a Wheat

Patrick Flannery

Two Wood for Wheat is a board game podcast. We review and criticize board games, diving deep into the strategies and mechanisms that make them great or make them forgettable.

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B-sides 21. Pavlov's House Digital

Two Wood for a Wheat ·

2022/02/07

Bookmark Games brings a digital version of David Thompson's 2018 card game Pavlov's House - The Battle of Stalingrad for PC/Mac Steam and Ipad IOS. How does this card driven survival wargame play as a digital implementation?Time stamps:1:48 The Hunger2:00 Boon Lake3:25 Dog Lover4:30 Micro Macro Crime City6:18 A Feast for Odin7:14 Brian Boru: High King of Ireland9:00 Luna Capital10:53 FEATURE REVIEW - Pavlov's HousePlease write us a love letter on Podcash. We don't have a Patreon and hope to win

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82. Our top games of all time - 10-1

Two Wood for a Wheat ·

2022/01/31

We finish counting down our top 10 games of all time. Please write us a love letter on Podcash. We don't have a Patreon and hope to win some support funds through this project but we need your help. Support us here: https://www.podcash.com/love-letters/pLFfT00:13 Blood Rage01:06 A Feast for Odin, Signorie, Clans of Caledonia, Terra Mystica, Gaia Project01:35 Iwari, Web of Power02:26 Nicodemus, Century: Spice Road, Splendor03:19 Coffee Trader07:03 Praga Caput Regni, A Feast for Odin09:24 On Mars,

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B-sides 20. The Hunger

Two Wood for a Wheat ·

2022/01/24

Richard Garfield + deckbuilding + vampires makes The Hunger easy to get to the table, but is it any good, or does it shrivel up and die in the light of day?Time stamps:3:02 MicroMacro: Crime City - Full House7:17 A Feast for Odin8:03 FEATURE REVIEW - The HungerAsk us a question at TwoWoodForAWheat@gmail.comLeave us a review on Apple podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y2eyvquxListen to more episodes of Two Wood for a Wheat on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/two-wood-for-a-wheatOr on Google

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81. Our top games of all time - 20-11

Two Wood for a Wheat ·

2022/01/17

We continue counting down our top 30 games of all time, with 20 through 11.01:54 Gloomhaven: Digital02:19 Brian Boru03:28 Lost Ruins of Arnak04:21 A Feast for Odin05:24 Beyond the Sun06:06 7 Wonders: Architects09:28 Boon Lake09:35 Golem, Ark Nova, Food Chain Magnate, Praga Caput Regni13:01 Praga Caput Regni14:31 Summoner Wars16:13 Agricola18:51 El Grande20:47 Food Chain Magnate22:58 Heaven and Ale25:11 Brass27:32 Clans of Caledonia28:12 Marco Polo, Terra Mystica29:31 Beyond the Sun31:13

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B-sides:19 Cape May

Two Wood for a Wheat ·

2022/01/10

What's better than a board game about the Jersey shore? Nothing! Discover this and other timeless truths in our latest episode.Time stamps:12:35 FEATURE REVIEW - Cape MayAsk us a question at TwoWoodForAWheat@gmail.comLeave us a review on Apple podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y2eyvquxListen to more episodes of Two Wood for a Wheat on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/two-wood-for-a-wheatOr on Google Podcasts: tinyurl.com/36gzg2hyRead Tony's blog:

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80. Our top 30 games of all time - 30-21

Two Wood for a Wheat ·

2022/01/03

Well, it's finally here. At least one of you asked for it. We start counting down our top 30 games of all time, beginning with numbers 30 through 21. What's on top?02:22 Signorie04:39 Res Arcana, Race for the Galaxy06:45 Near and Far08:00 Orleans, Altiplano09:07 Concordia, Newton09:43 Newton11:22 Glen More II: Chronicles13:09 Shakespeare15:07 My City16:16 It's a Wonderful World16:59 7 Wonders18:20 Pandemic Legacy: Season 119:16 Carpe Diem21:26 The Castles of Burgundy22:59 Rococo24:28 Just One26:20

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B-sides 18. Gloomhaven digital edition

Two Wood for a Wheat ·

2021/12/27

After discussing the moral perils of improper component storage, we review the digital version of what some have called the greatest modern board game, Gloomhaven.Time stamps:4:50 Cape May5:27 FEATURE REVIEW - Gloomhaven digital edition

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79. Anno 1800 & Using other people's stuff

Two Wood for a Wheat ·

2021/12/20

Do you know what happened in the year 1800? We don't either. But Martin Wallace does. And he made a board game about it. Help us explore this wonderful history, when countries didn't go to war but developed factories, didn't charge one another money but traded with ships, when gold materialized out of thin air, and when workers weren't paid in anything but a one-time discharge of schnapps and pants. It was a capitalist utopia. And part two is a discussion of using other people's stuff, AKA

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B-Sides 17. The Crew: Mission Deep Sea

Two Wood for a Wheat ·

2021/12/13

Between Paisley's barks and the squeaks of his toys, we go over Tony's recent PAX Unplugged acquisitions and review The Crew: Deep Sea Adventures, the sequel to last year's Kennerspiel award winning cooperative trick taking game.Time Stamps:1:27 PAX Unplugged 2:13 Cape May2:29 Bitoku3:07 Luna Capital3:43 Dog Lover4:00 Sheepy Time5:00 Cascadia11:20 Feature Review - The Crew: Mission Deep Sea

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78. Furnace & All About Auctions

Two Wood for a Wheat ·

2021/12/06

Today we review Furnace, the hot new engine builder that’s bedecked with consolation prizes. Then, it’s our discussion of auctions. Is everything an auction? Find out on Two Wood for a Wheat. 03:27 Anno: 1800, Blood Rage04:43 Cape May, Roll Player05:55 Luna Capital, Bitoku, Boon Lake06:25 AuZtralia, Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition, Tekhenu06:57 No Thanks!07:58 Ten09:09 Beyond the Sun, Boon Lake10:05 Ragusa, Catan12:57 Project L13:15 Gaia Project13:56 The Crew: Deep Sea Adventure14:12 FEATURE

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B.-sides 16. Witchstone

Two Wood for a Wheat ·

2021/11/29

Why is there a point salad brewing in Knizia's Cauldron? Find out as we review Witchstone. Plus fights (nearly) break out at beautiful Mt. Airy Lodge.Time stamps:0:12 Trouble at beautiful Mt. Airy Lodge8:42 Fairy Tale Inn9:50 Q.E.11:01 On Tour12:51 Project L13:10 Gaia Project15:33 FEATURE REVIEW - Witchstone

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77. Ankh & the World Series of Board Gaming with Jake...

Two Wood for a Wheat ·

2021/11/22

We complete the Eric Lang mythological trilogy with Ankh: Gods of Egypt. Will it rise above all other games or merge into nothingness?Then Jake Frydman from the Decision Space podcast joins us to discuss the inaugural World Series of Board Gaming! How is it, what is it, why is it, and what will it be?03:39 One Night Ultimate Werewolf03:56 Subastral04:05 Wild Space04:22 SWEEPSTAKES05:15 No Thanks!, Point Salad05:19 Doody Head06:49 Sleeping Gods08:48 Terramara09:21 Egizia, Lorenzo il Magnifico11:46

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B-sides 15. Wild Space

Two Wood for a Wheat ·

2021/11/15

Collect the best crew of animals for your spaceship in Wild Space, our feature game this week. Also find out how Tony foils hunters on his property and whether Mitch can fill a cart to gain free shipping. Time Stamps:0:39 Putting together a free shipping cart2:15 Resurgence3:45 Ankh3:52 Beautiful Mt. Airy Lodge5:42 Crossbows and perfume9:02 PAX Unplugged9:31 Tiny Towns9:45 Wormholes10:06 Jury duty12:19 FEATURE REVIEW - Wild Space43:10 Witchstone43:25 World Series of Board Games, Decision Space43:45

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76. Subastral & When Art Makes the Game

Two Wood for a Wheat ·

2021/11/08

Here we have the Van Goghs, works by Monet, and the many works of... Sobel? It's board games where the artwork makes the game. But first, it's the follow up to Stellar, Subastral by Renegade Game Studios. 01:33 Root03:55 Crash Octopus04:07 An interlude by Ankh04:59 Tasty Humans05:25 Monster Expedition, Kingdomino, Subastral06:19 Rising Sun, Draftosaurus07:50 One Night Ultimate Werewolf, Secret Hitler, Deception in Hong Kong, Resistance10:05 Just some sarcasm10:36 Mystery of the Abbey11:07 FEATURE

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B-sides 14. Dune: House Secrets

Two Wood for a Wheat ·

2021/11/01

Frank Herbert's Dune arrives in theatres and on our gaming tables. Is this story based game a polished thrill ride or a cheap cash grab? Listen and find out. Time Stamps:1:24 TEN1:40 Witchstone & Wild Space2:05 Aquatica4:18 FEATURE REVIEW: Dune House Secrets

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75. Dollars to Donuts & Happy Games

Two Wood for a Wheat ·

2021/10/25

Think happy thoughts... think happy thoughts... think hungry thoughts... because today it's Dollars to Donuts and Happy Games! We review Crafty games' and the Flatout Design studio's Dollars to Donuts, a delicious tile layer about matching donut halves and satisfying the insatiable need for these tasty circles. Then it's happy games, those that put a smile on our face when we play them or think about them.02:44 Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition, Everdell03:43 Tapestry, Don't Get Got06:47 Murder in

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B-Sides 13. Concordia Digital Edition

Two Wood for a Wheat ·

2021/10/18

Tony's Dad has trouble at the Casino, and Mitch and Tony review the new digital edition of one of the most beloved eurogames ever made. Does the implementation justify its hefty price tag? Listen and find out.4:32 Magic: the Gathering4:40 Smores5:05 Mumblety-Peg5:50 Dollars to Donuts6:02 Blood Rage7:11 FEATURE REVIEW - Concordia Digital Edition

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74. Merv The Heart of the Silk Road & Uncovering...

Two Wood for a Wheat ·

2021/10/11

Travel with us to the silk road, the internet of the ancient world. We review Merv: The Heart of the Silk Road. Then it’s our best games of 2020 that we only played in 2021. Leave us a review on Apple podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y2eyvquxListen to more episodes of Two Wood for a Wheat on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/two-wood-for-a-wheatOr on Google Podcasts: tinyurl.com/36gzg2hyRead Tony's blog: https://boardgamegeek.com/user/maxlongstreet/blogs01:31 Viscounts of the West Kingdom,

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B-sides 12. TEN

Two Wood for a Wheat ·

2021/10/04

We review TEN, a push your luck auction game which is the latest puzzly filler from Flatout Games and AEG. Does it measure up to the legacy of Point Salad and Calico? Mitch and Tony disagree.Time Stamps:0:35 Forgotten Waters1:21 Concordia (digital version)6:21 Merv7:30 FEATURE REVIEW - TEN

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73. Forgotten Waters & Essen Most Anticipated Games

Two Wood for a Wheat ·

2021/09/27

Arrrrre ya ready kids? Get ready for Forgotten Waters, the silly swashbuckling pirate game that's a cannon full of goofs. Then we explore our top 10 most anticipated games from Essen Spiel but somehow talk about 90 games. Leave us a review on Apple podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y2eyvquxListen to more episodes of Two Wood for a Wheat on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/two-wood-for-a-wheatOr on Google Podcasts: tinyurl.com/36gzg2hyRead Tony's blog:

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