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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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16:19

Night at the Zoo; The Emerald Flame; Elder Sign:...

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2026/10/05

Brendan talks about three games he played for the first time recently. Join us, won’t you?Night at the Zoo (2026)The Emerald Flame (2021)Elder Sign: Omens of the Pharaoh (2018) (expansion)dnup (2025)What do you think about these games? What have you been playing lately? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

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15:14

Top of the Stack, October 2026

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2026/10/02

Brendan explores his game plays in September and sets up his October plays. Join us, won’t you?September Top of the StackNew Game – Recall✓Top 50 game – Messina 1347✓Another New Game – Outdoor SurvivalOne More – Tekhenu: Obelisk of the SunShelf of OpportunityOctober Top of the StackNew Game – Joan of Arc: Orleans Draw & WriteTop 50 game – Mosaic: A Story of CivilizationAnother new game – Too Many BonesOne More – Arkham Horror 3rd EditionWhat games will you play in October? Share your plans over

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20:15

5 Things I Like About Trickerion (Message from the Deep)

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2026/09/30

Brendan does a deep dive into one of his favorite games: Trickerion. Join us, won’t you?Trickerion: Legends of Illusion (2015)Tactical Worker PlacementDungeon Petz (2011)Very Tight EconomyAgricola (2007)Interdependent Resources / MechanismsOn Mars (2020)Ark Nova (2021)Well-integrated ThemeObsession (2018)That “Just not quite enough” feelingMessina 1347 (2021)What do you think of this worker placement classic? Share your thoughts over in our guild, #3269.

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15:27

Emptying the Dust Bin – June – August 2026

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2026/09/28

Brendan reflects on the games he dusted off in June, July, and August but didn’t have time to reflect upon. Join us, won’t you?Top 50 Dusted offTrickerion: Legends of Illusion (2015)Glory to Rome (2005)Orléans (2014)Classic bangersCarcassonne (2000)Root (2018)Splendor (2014)High Society (1995)Other Games I PlayedAntiquity Quest (2019)Cribbage (1630)Gin Rummy (1909)Skull (2011)Chicken! (2023)Bunny Bunny Moose Moose (2009)What games did you dust off over the summer? Share your plays over on

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14:04

Virgo gamers (Astrology files)

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2026/09/21

Brendan talks a bit about what games people born under the zodiac sign Virgo might like best. Join us, won’t you?Previous Astrology Files episodesAllure.com’s “12 Zodiac Signs: Dates and Personality Traits”Farming and WheatThe Canadian Potato MuseumAgricola (2007)Pick Up & Deliver 229: Duel – Agricola vs. EverdellLogical, Practical, and SystemicTrickerion: Legends of Illusion (2015)Tzolkin: The Mayan Calendar (2012)Messina 1347 (2021)Meticulous, DeductiveSherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The

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17:22

The Game Makers; Wanted Wombats; Wandering Towers;...

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2026/09/11

Brendan gives his first impressions of three games he tried recently. Join us, won’t you?The Game Makers (2026)Fromage (2024)Wanted Wombats (2022)Wandering Towers (2022)The Downfall of Pompeii (2004) revisitedWhat do you think of these games? Share your thoughts over on Boardgamegeek in guild #3269.Transcript: PDF or TXT

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15:20

May, June, July ’26 Movie Roundup

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2026/09/09

Brendan shares his thoughts on the films he watched in May, June, and July of 2026. Join us, won’t you?The Sheep Detectives (2026)Three Bags Full by Leonie SwannBattle Sheep (2010)Tipperary (2023)Shear Panic (2005)Swimming with Men (2018)Castell (2018)Raas: A Dance of Love (2026)The Crash (2026)Superman (2026)Justice League: Hero Dice – Superman (2015)Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020)Rock Hard: 1977 (2024)Come Together (2022)The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingThe

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19:02

Introducing the Hobby, part 2 – Mechanism Boot Camp

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2026/09/07

Fresh off his episode about crowd pleasing beginner games, Brendan shares insights into how to introduce people to the hobby’s mechanisms. Join us for this conclusion, won’t you?Introducing the Hobby (episode 20)Introducing the Hobby, part 1 – Crowd Pleasers (episode 860)Forbidden Island (2010)Hanabi (2010)Kingdomino (2016)Between Two Cities (2015)Bärenpark (2017)Lords of Waterdeep (2012)Demon Worker (2016)Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game (2012)Dominion (2008)Star Realms (2014)QE (2019)High

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20:30

Pick Up & Deliver 860: Introducing the Hobby, part 1...

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2026/09/05

Brendan shares insights into how to introduce people to the hobby. Join us for this first of two parts, won’t you?Introducing the Hobby (episode 20)Wits & Wagers: It’s Vegas, Baby! (2019)Qwixx (2012)Las Vegas (2026)Wavelength (2019)Diamant (2005)Skyjo (2015)Time’s Up! Title Recall! (2008)The Chameleon (2017)What games would you add to the list of essential crowd pleasers? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

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17:08

Back to School (Themestorm Redux)

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2026/08/28

Brendan revisits an old Themestorm, “Back to School,” and reflects on some ideas about it. Join us, won’t you?Pick Up & Deliver 259: Back to School (Board Game Sommelier)For the Love of BooksAtheneum: Mystic Library (2020)The Big Book of Madness (2015)Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour BookstoreThe Library of the UnwrittenScience and LearningDarwin’s Journey (2023)Lovelace & Babbage (2019)The Imitation Game (2014)Unconscious Mind (2024)School LifeArgent: The Consortium (2015)Alma Mater (2020)Trickerion:

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22:19

Shelf of Opportunity Update

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2026/08/26

Brendan shares an update on the pile of games he owns but hasn’t played yet. Join us, won’t you?My Shelf of OpportunityEmptying The Dust Bin (reflections)Collecting to collectFun themesDesigner PedigreeGame PedigreeOnly So Much Time for CrunchyBig Games that are hard to schedule2 player games that are hard to scheduleGames I got for free, cheap, or in tradeSolos I haven’t solo’d yetSomeday we’ll get to itWhat games are on your Shelf of Opportunity? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild

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24:15

GenCon 2026 Games (BG Espresso Flight)

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2026/08/07

Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he played for the first time at Gencon this year. Join us, won’t you?Trickarus (2024)Hey Hey Relay (2024)In a Nutshell (2025)The Trial of the Forest (2026)Magical Athlete (2025)Got Five! (2026)Cyberpunk Legends (2026)What do you think of these games? Which do you find most interesting to try? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

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24:50

GenCon 2026 Wrap up

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2026/08/05

Brendan shares some highlights from GenCon 2026. Join us, won’t you?XYZ Game LabsChecking in with friendsAzkadelia (All Play)Kervin Queliza (For Why Games)Flying Frog ProductionsCall of CthluhuTornado Warning at GenConMeeting designersBen Harkin (Floodgate Games)Dominic (North Star Games)Nick Little (Indie Boards and Cards)Gencon tipsBook a few events, but don’t overschedule yourselfThink about using Lyft or Uber rather than drivingPack a LunchWhat’s your favorite thing to do at a convention? Did

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19:32

Top of the Stack, August 2026

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2026/08/05

Brendan shares his game plays from July and his plans for August. Join us, won't you?Top of the Stack, July 2026New Game - LibertéTop 50 game - Dungeon Petz✓I've been meaning to play this - Fit to Print✓One More - The Fox Experiment✓Shelf of OpportunityMy Top 50Top of the Stack, August 2026New Game - Night at the ZooTop 50 game - Messina 1347Another New Game - Wandering TowersOne More - Tekhenu: Obelisk of the SunWhat games did you play in July? What games will you play in August?

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17:48

Gemini gamers (Astrology files)

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2026/06/05

Brendan talks a bit about what games people born under the zodiac sign Gemini might like best. Join us, won’t you?Previous Astrology Files episodesAllure.com’s “12 Zodiac Signs: Dates and Personality Traits”Guiding Change and TransformationSeasons (2012)Revive (2022)Ark Nova (2021)Very Talkative and CommunicativeMonikers (2015)The Resistance (2009)Blood on the Clocktower (2022)Sidereal Confluence (2017)Unreliable or ScatteredFlip 7 (2024)Mottainai (2015)Stationfall (2023)TwinsSanctuary (2025)Fantasy

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19:08

The End (of the game)

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2026/05/12

Brendan talks about how games end, and recommends five games with compelling endings. Join us, won’t you?Skull King (2013)Arkham Horror: The Card Game (2016)Monikers (2015)Escape! The Curse of the Temple (2012)A Study in Emerald (2013)Honorable MentionsRes Arcana (2019)The Adventurers: The Pyramid of Horus (2011)QE (2019)What games do you think have good endings? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

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17:36

Light Speed Arena; Core Worlds; Verdant; Underwater...

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2026/05/08

Brendan talks about three games he tried recently for the first time, and one game he dusted off. Join us, won’t you?Light Speed: Arena (2025)Core Worlds (2011)Verdant (2022)Underwater Cities: Data Era (2025)What do you think of these games? What have you been playing lately? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

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18:04

Pick Up & Deliver 824: Earth Day (Themestorm)

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2026/04/27

Brendan talks a bit about Earth Day and games that reflect on the topics related to it.Environmental ActivismEndeavor: Deep Sea (2024)Endangered (2020)Daybreak (2023)Animals and NatureWingspan (2019)Wild: Serengeti (2022)Cascadia (2021)Undergrove (2024)Earth (2023)Environmental BalanceHarmonies (2024)CO2: Second Chance (aka CO₂: Second Chance) (2018)20th Century (2010)What games would you add to the discussion of Earth Day? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

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15:37

Story in Games

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2026/04/15

Brendan talks about how five ways story and games interact. Join us, won’t you?A set narrativeSherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Thames Murders & Other Cases (1981)Chronicles of Crime (2018)Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game (2018)A selection of narrative elementsBetrayal at House on the Hill (2004)A Touch of Evil: The Supernatural Game (2008)Player-generated narrativeWilmot’s Warehouse (2024)MicroscopeMechanical narrative momentsRisk (1959)Hot Streak (2025)Ready Set Bet (2022)A Study

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14:18

Epona, Marshmallow Test, Finspan, Gizmos (revisited)

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2026/04/13

PU&D 819: Epona, Marshmallow Test, Finspan, Gizmos (revisited)Brendan shares his thoughts on three games he tried for the first time recently, and one he revisited. Join us, won’t you?Epona (2025)Marshmallow Test (2020)Finspan (2025)Gizmos (2018)Have you played any of these games? What games have you tried lately? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in Guild #3269.

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