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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

31:44

Garrett's Games 1015: Essen Preview Part 3: Tianxia...

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2025/10/19

This week on Garrett's Games Shelley and I check out one of the latest heavier titles from Board&Dice Tianxia by Antonio Petrelli and Daniele Tascini then we wrap up our hall by hall preview with games from Halls 6 & 7!

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38:23

Garrett's Games 1014: Essen 2025 Preview Part 2 -...

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2025/10/12

This week we continue our Spiel Essen Preview with a look at March of the Ants: Evolved Edition by Tim Eisner and Ryan Swisher from Weird City Games then delve further into the halls, checking out Halls 4 & 5! Thanks as always to our sponsor Bezier Games - they will be in Hall 2-B510 at Spiel! You can follow along with our discussion of Essen releases and see my notes on them on this Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J1aQen2zzQVLaOJPr_eh5e3SEo7sbowaflLufYje3YU/edit?usp=sharing

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58:17

Garrett's Games 1013: Essen 2025 Preview Part 1 -...

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2025/10/05

Shelley and I begin our Essen 2025 Preview this week, first checking out one of the new titles that will be available at the fair: Parks and Potions by Chris Eastridge from Moon Saga Workshop then we begin our journey through the halls, starting with Hall 2, 1/2 of which is dedicated to "Expert" titles, then head into the biggest hall, Hall 3. Thanks as always to our sponsor Bezier Games! You can follow along with our discussion of Essen releases and see my notes on them on this Google Doc:

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24:00

Garrett's Games 1012: Nassau, LotR Fellowship Trick...

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2025/09/28

This week Shelley and I control rival pirate ships in Nassau by Stefan Feld from Queen Games Join head into the Lord of the Rings mythos and attempt to fulfill goals while protecting the One Ring in The Fellowship of the Ring Trick Taking Game by Bryan Bornmueller from Office Dog and finally enjoy further plays of the Essen 2024 release Spectacular by Eilif Svensson and Asmund Svensson from Chilifox Games Thanks as always to our sponsor Bezier Games! Remember to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel

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25:37

Garrett's Games 1011: Classic Games & Replays of...

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2025/09/21

This week Shelley and I get into the WAY BACK machine and play a couple of titles from the beginnings of our gaming careers Alhambra and Atlantic Star both by Dirk Henn from Queen Games and then look back at one from Spiel Essen 2024 Stephens by Rola and Costa from Pile Up Games and Capstone Games Remember to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel so you're ready for all of our Essen 2025 videos: www.youtube.com/@garrettsgames Thanks to Bezier Games for their continued support You can sponsor the podcast

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33:11

Garrett's Games 1010: Everdell Silverfrost and A...

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2025/09/14

This week on Episode 1010 Shelley and I head back to the Everdell universe, and then deal with our social anxiety while settling down to a good book! Everdell Silverfrost by James A and Clarissa A Wilson from Starling Games and Tabletop Tycoon A Place for All My Books by Alex Cutler and Michael Mihealsick from Smirk and Dagger Games Thanks as always to out sponsor Bezier Games! We have VIDEO reviews of Everdell Silverfrost AND A Place for All My Books as well - Check out THE FORMER and THE LATTER

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28:31

Garrett's Games 1009: Expeditions and Kathmandu

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2025/09/07

This week on Garrett's Games: Shelley and I head into the North with our mechs to deal with corruption and save previous explorers in Expeditions by Jamey Stegmaier from Stonemaier Games Then we head East and make a journey with our trusty yaks to Kathmandu by Stefan Feld from Queen Games Thanks as always to our sponsor Bezier Games You can sponsor the the podcast directly by going to www.patreon.com/garrettsgames OR check out the extensive list of games that no longer fit on our shelves, but belong

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26:09

Garrett's Games 1008: Valkyrie: A Black Orchestra...

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2025/08/31

On Garrett's Games this week, Shelley and I attempt to kill Hitler, and then build the universe! First off it's Valkyrie: A Black Orchestra Game by Philip duBarry from Tabletop Tycoon Then we head out into the void of space and collect atoms to build nebulae in Crafting the Cosmos by David Gordon and TAM from Office Dog Thanks as always to Bezier Games for their support. You can sponsor the podcast directly by going to www.patreon.com/garrettsgames OR check out the extensive list of games that no

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24:41

Garrett's Games 1007: Distilled and Floriferous

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2025/08/24

This week on Garrett's Games Shelley and I make some booze and admire a garden. First up is Floriferous by Steve Finn and Eduardo Baraf (with art by Clementine Campardou) from Pencil First Games then we play competing distillers in Distilled by Dave Beck from Paverson Games Thanks as always to Bezier Game for their sponsorship. You can support the podcast and our video series at www.patreon.com/garrettsgames or check out our extensive list of games that no longer fit on our shelves, but belong on

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42:52

Garrett's Games 1006: Meeplefest Roundtable 2025 Part...

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2025/08/17

Last week on Episode 1005, we made it through the first 6 RULES that Joe ranted about. This week we delve into Rules 7-14 with much discussion, wine, etc. As Joe Huber and Tom Lehmann lead the way!

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37:48

Garrett's Games 1005: Meeplefest 2025 Roundtable with...

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2025/08/10

It's Garrett's Games' Meeplefest Roundtable! This week after a quick discussion of some favorite games played, we take a deep dive into a Rules For Games list that Joe Huber fashioned on a mailing list. I couldn't let the opportunity to discuss his comments pass by, and everyone gets a chance to chime in for a lively and opinionated discussion. Let us know what you think over on BGG or any of our social media sites! Thanks as always to Bezier Games for their sponsorship. You can support the podcast

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20:58

Garrett's Games 1004: Wyrmspan, Boo to the Goose, and...

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2025/08/03

This week Shelley and I spend some time with dragons after playing a couple of cute card games. Wyrmspan by Connie Vogelmann from Stonemaier Games Boo to the Goose by Wolfgang Kramer and Mandred Reindl Zookini by Peggy Brown from Piatnik and AMIGO Thanks as always to Bezier Games for their support You can check out our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@garrettsgames Sponsor the podcast directly by going to www.patreon.com/garrettsgames OR check out our extensive list of games that no longer fit on

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25:50

Garrett's Games 1003: Ofrenda, Zero Hero, and Double...

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2025/07/27

This week on Garrett's Games we check out two fun little card games from Amigo and Piatnik, then plan shrines to lost relatives First up is Double Donkey by Michael Modler from Piatnik and Amigo follow by Zero Hero by Klaus-Jurgen Wrede and Ralf zur Linde from Piatnik and Amigo then we look to a bigger-box game with Ofrenda by Orlando Sa and Andre Santos from Osprey Games Thanks as always to our sponsor Bezier Games You can support the podcast directly by going to www.patreon.com/garrettsgames OR

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23:19

Garrett's Games 1002: Rock Hard 1977 and Charidice

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2025/07/20

Shelley and I join AWESOME rock bands and attmept to make it big (and not eat too much "candy") in Rock Hard 1977 by Jackie Fox from Devir then we get disappointed in a small-box dice fest from a company who has done some excellent games in the past Charidice by Jurgen Adam from NSV (buy either The Mind or The Game instead!) Oh, and the theme-infused older game I mentioned at one point is Punk Sucht Lady by Wolfgang Kramer and Richard Ulrich (yes, the team that brought us El Grande and Princes of

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24:43

Garrett's Games 1001: Shackleton Base and Finspan

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2025/07/13

This week Shelley and I journey down into the ocean's depths, then to the moon! First we check out fish species in various segments of the ocean in Finspan by David Gordon and Michael O'Connell from Stonemaier Games then we head to the moon and work with various companies to exploit its resources in Shackleton Base: A Journey to the Moon by Fabio Lopiano and Nestore Mangone from Pandasaurus Games. Thanks as always to our sponsor Bezier Games! You can sponsor the podcast directly by going to

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54:46

Garrett's Games 1000! Contest Winners! Top 10's for...

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2025/07/06

This week we celebrate making it to EPISODE 1000!!! Thanks to Bezier Games for their support. Thanks to Bezier, AMIGO, and Pandasaurus for their sponsorship with games for the contest! You can sponsor the podcast directly by going to www.patreon.com/garrettgames 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 First we talk Kennerspiel des Jahres

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48:17

Garrett's Games 999: Bone Wars and Ezra and Nehemiah

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2025/06/29

For our last episode before we hit FOUR digits of episode releases, we take on TWO BIG GAMES that both use version of Action Points to do your turns! In Bone Wars, by Wim Goossens from Game Brewer and Cranio Creations, we become palentologists, publish about new dinosaurs, and compete to earn the favor of two famous scientists. In Ezra and Nehemiah, by Shem Phillips and SJ MacDonald from Renegade Game Studios and Garphil Games, we work to rebuild ancient Judah and its community. Thanks as always to

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26:28

Garrett's Games 998: River of Gold and Alpaca

Garrett"s Games and Geekiness ·

2025/06/22

This week Shelley and I check out the cute and the beautiful Alpaca by Christian Giove from Pegasus Spiel and GateOnGames includes VERY cute alpacas in an introductory-level deck-building game River of Gold by Keith Piggott from Office Dog finds players meandering down a river board with spot gloss gold, gathering resources and money, building buildings, and delivering to customers. Thanks as always to our sponsor Bezier Games Remember to check out our YouTube channel here:

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28:12

Garrett's Games 997: KdJ nominee Looot and Castle...

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2025/06/15

This week Shelley and I check out the THIRD Kennerspiel des Jahres nominee, the Viking-themed resource collection game Looot (yes, it's THREE o's) by Charles Chevallier and Laurent Escoffier from Hachette and Gigamic then we check out a title that's should make a splash at GenCon this year - build your 3-D castle to prevent the wolf army from invading your pig's fortifications in Castle Raisers by Erwan Le Minous and Anthony Perone from Wonderful World Board Games Thanks as always to our sponsor

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29:17

Garrett's Games 996: Endeavor: Deep Sea & Clash of...

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2025/06/08

This week Shelley and I check out the SECOND of the Kennerspiel des Jahres nominees: Endeavor: Deep Sea by Carl de Visser and Jarratt Gray from Burnt Island Games and Grand Gamers Guild then have fun with a bunch of short-legged dogs in Clash of Corgis, a self-published game from Deric Drazich Thanks as always to our sponsor Bezier Games! You can support the podcast directly by becoming a sponsor www.patreon.com/garrettsgames OR you can check out our estensive list of games that no longer fit on our

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