In episode 12, Craig and Dave discuss a few online board gaming platforms such as Vassal, Tabletop Simulator, and Board Game Arena, loking at both the pros and cons of each. They also talk about the games they finally got each other to play: Dead of Winter, Warhammer 40,000 Conquest, and Diamonsters. Lastly they talk some games they're getting to the table soon with Bausack and Dystopian Wars. In their "What the What?" segment, Craig defines Worker Placement games, and they discuss their excitement for the Malted Meeple, a new Board Game Pub in Northeast Ohio.

Show Times: 

But Wait There's More Extra Content: 1:30

Dead of Winter (Plaid Hat): 6:30

Diamonsters (IDW): 13:30

Warhammer 40,000 Conquest (Fantasy Flight): 23:30

Bausack (Zoch): 32:00

Dystopian Wars (Spartan Games): 34:45

What the What? Worker Placement Games Defined: 44:30

Show Theme: Digital Board Game Platforms: 49:00

(Tabletop Simulator, Vassal Engine, Board Game Arena)

Malted Meeple: 1:08:45 

A special segment from Botch Games where they play social games live in your ears. In this episode, Craig, Dave, Alex, and Erin play a print and play copy of  "But Wait There's More" from the Bamboozle Brothers set for an early February release. 

In Episode 11, Craig and Dave discuss the Uwe Rosenburg 2 Player game, Patchwork, Viticulture from Stonemaier games, and Stone Age from Rio Grande. They dig in depth into Campaign games such as Mordheim, Gorkamorka, Arcadia Quest, and Pathfinder the Card Game. They take time to define the gaming term AP (Analysis Paralysis), talk some kickstarter games, discuss a new gaming pub opening up in their home state of Ohio, and get hyped over hanging with BotchNation at Origins and Gen Con. Lastly they look at two gaming websites: Gameshelf.se and the Humble Card Game Bundle.

Show Times:

Malted Meeple: 4:00

Shadows of Brimstone (Flying Frog): 7:00

Gen Con/Origins: 11:00

Exploding Kittens(Elan Lee): 16:00

Patchwork (Mayfair): 17:30

Viticulture (Stonemaier): 24:00

Stone Age (Rio Grande): 27:30

Botch Definitions--AP: 34:00

Campaign Games: 42:30

Humble Card Game Bundle: 1:08:00

Gameshelf: 1:11:00

Conan Kickstarter (Monolith): 1:13:00

Epic PVP Kickstarter (Fun to 11): 1:16:00

In Episode 10 Craig and Dave discuss the two player game, Akrotiri, Imperial Settlers from POrtal Games, and have a heated debate over Kaosball from CoolMiniOrNot. They also talk rarities and reprints of games by looking at Tentacle Bento (ugh). Lastly they discuss a theme presented by a listener which is some tips and tricks to get your significant other to try a board game with you!

Show Times:

Akrotiri (Z-Man Games, Bamboozle Brothers): 6:30

Tentacle Bento (Soda Pop Miniatures): 28:30

Imperial Settlers (Portal Games): 33:30

Kaosball (CoolMiniOrNot): 39:00

Tiny Epic Games Kickstarter (Gamelyn Games): 1:00:00

Mordheim?! (Games Workshop): 1:04:00

Getting your Significant Other to Try a Game: 1:09:00

In episode 8, Dave and Craig talk about some of the games they've been playing this week, with a focus on gaming with their families. Craig talks Rumble in the House and Loot Letter, and Dave talks some younger games he plays with his 3 year old, including Sneaky Snacky Squirrel. They also hype some games they want to get their hands on including Xia and Wir Sind Das Volk. Lastly, they wrap up with their best bang for your buck, most games possible, $100 list to start a collection for anyone newer to the hobby with three lists, each targetted at a differing preferred play style. 

Show Times:

Rumble in the House (Flatlined Games):6:00

My Little Pony: Rainbow Magic (Hasbro): 14:30

Sneaky Snacky Squirrel (Educational Insights): 17:30

Munchkin Loot Letter (AEG, SJ Games): 18:30

Red7 (Asmadi): 21:00

Xia: Legends of a Drift System (Far Off Games): 30:00

Wir Sind Das Volk! (Histogame): 34:30

Yo-Kai Watch Model Kits: 36:45

Cards Against Humanity Puzzle Wrap-up: 41:00

$100 Collection Starter Lists: 46:30

In Epidsode 7 of the Botch Games Podcast, Dave and Craig discuss the last two games in the Alderac Black Box: Doomtown Seventh Hero and Trains. They also list their personal New Years gaming resolutions and resolutions for the blog and podcast. Finally, they go in depth on some entry level games to teach non-gaming friends and family, equating each game to a traditional game as a way to introduce new players to the hobby. 

Have a Happy New Year!

Show Times:

Doomtown Seventh Hero (AEG): 3:00

Trains (AEG): 10:00

Black Box Giveaway Winner: 20:00

New Years Gaming Resolutions: 24:00

Why Don't We Drink?: 48:00

Intro/Entry Level Games: 50:00

Red7 (Asmadi): 53:00

Fluxx (Looney Labs): 55:00

Love Letter (AEG): 56:30

Tsuro (Calliope):59:00

Jungle Speed: 1:10:30

Settlers of Catan (Mayfair): 1:05:15

Zombie Dice/Chupacabra: SUrvive the Night (SJ Games): 1:08:15

Ticket to Ride (Days of Wonder): 1:13:00

Splendor (Space Cowboys): 1:16:30

In Episode 6, Dave and Craig look at some games they've been playing, such as Castlesof Mad King Ludwig from Bezier Games and Chupacabra Dice from Steve Jackson Games. Also they each discuss an impromptu kickstarter campagn they're dying to back (Pixel Tactics Deluxe and Rum and Bones). Finally they go in depth discussing their history with miniature games and a guide on how to find the best miniature game for you and how to edge your way into the hobby!

Show Times:

Castles of Mad King Ludwig (Bezier): 2:30

Kaosball (CoolMiniOrNot): 9:45

Chupacabra Dice (SJ Games): 13:00

Pixel Tactics Deluxe Edition (Lvl99): 22:00

Rum and Bones (CoolMiniOrNot): 26:30

Grail Games: 27:30

In Depth: Miniature Games: 35:00

Episode 5 is where you get to hear the crinkling of gift wrap as we open our gifts to each other for the frst annual Botch Christmas-Cast! We discuss the games we been playing like Mars Attacks: The Dice Game fro Steve Jackson Games and Pandemic:The Cure from Z-Man Games. Also we talk in depth about Cooperative board games and why we feel that evey gaming group should have a few in their collection. As a special bonus, you get to hear thoughts from and discussion with our always talked about, but never heard from, sound editor Chuck.

Lastly as a special year end giveaway, spawned from our love of the collection of games and our love for you, our listeners, we're giving away a copy of AEG's Black Friday Black Box! It's double the love giveaway!

Show Times: 

AEG Black Box Giveaway!: 2:00

Mars Attacks: The Dice Game (Steve Jackson Games): 5:30

Pandemic: The Cure (Z-Man Games): 13:45

First Annual Botch Christmas-Cast!: 21:00

Doomtown Reloaded (AEG): 22:45

Castles of Mad King Ludwig (Bezier): 25:00

Arcadia Quest Kickstarter Figures (CoolMiniOrNot): 27:15

Warhammer 40k Dark Vengeance (Games Workshop): 31:00

In Depth: Cooperative Games: 38:45

Episode 4 of the Botch Games podcast where we dig more in depth into the games in AEG's Black Box, take a look at Mantic's Mars Attacks, and talk at length about Dice Mechanics in a wide scope of games. 

Show Times: 

AEG Black Box: 1:45

Maximum Throwdown Overload: 4:00

Guildhall: Seven Seas: 11:15

Mars Attacks: 18:00 

Star Wars Imperial Assault: 36:00

In Depth: Dice Mechanics: 43:30

Episode 3 of the Botch Games podcast where Dave and Craig talk in depth about Board Game expansions. Are they necessary? Are they expected? Listen to our take on why they exist and must exist. We also talk about Red 7, 7 Wonders: Babel, Robotech Tactics, Steampunk Rally, and the upcoming 2015 NOVA Charity Auction and our planned donation. We also unpack the 2014 AEG Black Box!