Botch Games Podcast

In Episode 30, Craig and Dave take a look at a few games they've played recently, including Dragon Run and Dimensions, and Craig talks about the Star Wars Edge of the Empire campaign he's running. In kickstarter newsm The look at Zombicide: Black Plague from Cool Mini or Not and Dark Dealings. Lastly, due to technical difficulties, there is no third segment this week, but Craig takes the mic to give a special announcement.

Show Times:

Dragon Run (Blue Orange): 9:45

Star Wars:Edge of the Empire (FFG): 18:45

Dimension (KOSMOS): 26:15

FTC Suit against Kickstarter Publisher: 35:30

Zombicide: Black Plague (CMON): 39:15

TMNT Heroclix (Wizkids): 47:15

Dark Dealings (Nevermore Games): 50:00

Paperize Dev Tool (Oil and Rope): 55:15

Smog Riders (Scale 75): 58:00

Craig's Announcement: 59:45

Direct download: 30.mp3
Category:Games -- posted at: 12:19am EDT

In Episode 29, Craig takes the mic to recap the games he played during the 2015 Origins Game Fair in Columbus, Ohio. He breaks down over twenty titles that he and his son demoed during their time at the convention. Next, Craig and Dave interview Brooklynn Lundberg from Succubus Publishing about their current kickstarter project, Middara. 

Show Times:

Lanterns (Renegade Games): 3:40

Shoot Your Friends (Gangrene Games): 6:00

Monster Truck Mayhem (Dice Hate Me): 8:45

Welcome to the Dungeon (Iello): 11:00

Pie Factory (Dice Hate Me): 12:40

Bottom of the 9th (Dice Hate Me): 14:00

Sylvion (Z-Man): 17:45

Angry Dice (Dice Hate Me): 19:15

Bring Out Yer Dead (Upper Deck): 21:15

Arcadia Quest (Cool Mini or Not): 28:15

Xenoshyft (Cool Mini or Not): 29:15

Patchwork (Mayfair): 32:10

Wombat Rescue (Eagle Games): 34:00

Flick 'em Up (Z-Man Games): 37:00

Dogs of War (Cool Mini or Not): 38:15

Bad Beets (Stoneblade): 39:00

Pingo Pingo (Iello): 40:45

Hogger Logger (Breaking Games): 43:35

Ubongo (Kosmos): 43:35

Dimension (Kosmos): 45:40

Dohdles (Kosmos): 47:05

Colt Express (Asmodee): 48:40

Easy Breezy Travel Agency (Dice Hate Me): 50:00

Interview: Brooklynn Lundberg, Succubus Publishing: 53:20

Direct download: 29.mp3
Category:Games -- posted at: 3:40pm EDT

In episode 28, Craig and Dave are joined by special guest, Matt Wolfe, the designer of Wombat Rescue, which is on Kickstarter right now from Eagle Games. Also in this episode, The boys give first impressions of The Metagame from Local No. 12, and X-Men Mutant Revolution from Wizkids Games. In Kickstarter news, they look at Middara from Succubus Publishing and Ether Wars from EtherDev, and lastly they talk about the nominees for this year's Spiel des Jahres. 

Show Times:

The Metagame (Local No. 12): 2:45

Star Wars Edge of the Empire (FFG): 16:15

The End of the World Line (FFG): 17:15

X-Men Mutant Revolution (Wizkids): 19:15

Middara (Succubus): 31:45

Ether Wars (EtherDev): 35:30

Wombat Rescue (Eagle Games): 37:00

Spiel des Jahres 2015 Nominees: 38:30

Welcome to the Dungeon (Iello): 41:45

Interview with designer Matt Wolfe: 48:00

 

Direct download: 28p1.mp3
Category:Games -- posted at: 4:01pm EDT

In Episode 27, Craig and Dave talk forever in their first impressions of Assassinorum Execution Force from Games Workshop which may end in a bit of a heated disagreement.  They also give a full game review of Plaid Hat's 2014 hit game, Dead of Winter. In kickstarter news, they look at One Hit Kill from John August, Gruff from Studio Woe, and Mottainai from Asmadi Games. 

Show Times:

Assassinorum Execution Force (Games Workshop): 4:15

One Hit Kill (John August): 32:45

Skyrelics Update: 36:30

Mottainai (Asmadi): 38:45

Gruff (Studio Woe): 41:30

Mensa Select 2015 Winners: 44:15

Fluxx Dice (Looney Labs): 47:00

Imperial Settlers: Atlanteans: 48:30

Dead of Winter Review (Plaid Hat): 51:45

Stinger: Music with our mouths!

Direct download: 27final.mp3
Category:Games -- posted at: 3:59pm EDT

In episode 26, Dave and Craig take a long hard look at the X-wing Miniature Game in their first battle report episode. Also in this episode, they look at some Kickstarter games in Karnivore Koala from Voodoo Games and Coup: Rebellion G54 from Indie Boards and Cards, give a first Impression on One Night Ultimate Werewolf: Daybreak from Bezier Games, and talk about news in the hobby.

Show Times:

3x3 Update: 4:45

One Night Ultimate Werewolf: Daybreak (Bezier Games): 10:45

Karnivore Koala (Voodoo Games): 14:30

Coup: Rebellion G54 (Indie Boards and Cards): 17:30

Marvel Legendary Secret Wars: 19:00

Smash-up: It's All Your Fault (Alderac): 21:30

Battle Report: X-Wing Miniature Game: 24:30

Direct download: 26final.mp3
Category:Games -- posted at: 4:58pm EDT

In Episode 25, Craig and David offer their usual banter about the games they played this week which followed a weird pattern of brutal coop games including Robinson Crusoe from Z-Man Games and Space Hulk: Death Angel from Fantasy Flight. In Kickstarter chatter they look at Dragon Punch from Koen Hendrix and Apocrypha from Mike Selinker and Lone Shark Games. Lastly they go in depth with the game that got them started on the hobby, Betrayal at House on the Hill, before wrapping it up with a quick round of Who Would Win wiith Chuck and Dave.

Show Times:

Robinson Crusoe (Z-Man Games): 4:15

Space Hulk: Death Angel (Fantasy Flight): 9:45

Dragon Punch (Koen Hendrix): 29:30

Apocrypha (Lone Shark Games): 31:15

B-Sieged (CoolMiniOrNot): 35:15

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada (Tindalos Software): 38:30

Noire Black Box Edition (Level 99 Games): 39:45

In Depth: Betrayal at House on the Hill (Avalon Games, WOTC): 43:15

Who Would Win with Chuck and Dave: 1:12:30

Direct download: 25final.mp3
Category:Games -- posted at: 4:43pm EDT

In our twenty-fourth episode, Craig and Dave gather to talk about a few new games this week and update you on their progress in the 3x3 challenge. This week they talk about Shadowrun Crossfire from Catalyst Game Labs and Tschak from Gameworks. In their hype segment, they look at Skulldug! from Ruddy Games, Rattle, Battle, and Grab the Loot from Portal Games, B-Sieged from CoolMiniorNot and Dragon Punch from Kown Hendrix. In a special segment, Dave and Craig have some beef with Games Workshop's new game, Assassinorum Execution Force, and they talk about Board Games based on IP's. Lastly they tell some stories from their games in the 3x3 challenge. Thanks for tuning in!

Show Times:

Tschak (Gameworks): 8:00

Shadowrun: Crossfire (Catalyst): 18:15

Assassinorum Execution Force (Games Workshop): 32:45

Rattle, Battle, Grab the Loot (Portal Games): 45:00

Skulldug! (Ruddy Games): 46:30

B-Sieged (CoolMiniOrNot): 48:30

Dragon Punch (Kown Hendrix): 51:30

Topic: IP's in Board Games: 53:30

3x3 Challenge: Stories from the table: 1:06:45

Direct download: 24completr.mp3
Category:Games -- posted at: 9:43pm EDT

In Episode 23, Craig and Dave do a filler game round up in their just played segment, looking at Dungeon Roll from TMG, Just Desserts from Looney Labs, and Walk the Plank from Mayday Games. In a very special interview segment, they talk to Derek Heath from Sky Relics Games about their current Kickstarter project: Sky Relics. Lastly, they pick up the gauntlets thrown down by Punching Cardboard and take on the 3x3 Challenge, where both Craig and Dave each pick three games they will play with each other three times before Origins. We hope you enjoy!

Show Times:

Dungeon Roll (Tasty Minstrel Games): 5:00

Just Desserts (Looney Labs): 16:10

Walk the Plank (MayDay Games): 25:30

Interview: Derek Heath--Sky Relics Games: 31:30

3x3 Challenge: 59:45

Craig's List for Dave: 1:00:30

Star Wars Imperial Assault

Terra Mystica

Castles of Mad King Ludwig

Dave's List for Craig: 1:06:45

Tschak

Dead of Winter

X-Wing Miniatures Game

Craig's List for his Family: 1:12:45

Scoville

Agricola

Viticulture

After-Credits Stinger: 1:19:15

Direct download: 23final.mp3
Category:Games -- posted at: 4:11pm EDT

In the second half of Fiasco from Bully Pulpit games, our heroes (and villians) are trying secure (or steal) the Super Secret Truth Serum inside of a glowing hot dog all while trying to survive and figure out if it's a love triangle or a live trapezoid. We hope you enjoy our wrap up!

Direct download: fiasco1part2fin.mp3
Category:Plays -- posted at: 3:56pm EDT

Episode 22 marks the return of Craig's beloved co-host David. In this Episode they talk about David's first kickstarter game to arrive in the mail, Antidote by Bellwether Games. Also they dive into Steam Donkey by the Ragnar Brothers and discuss their new addition, The X-Wing miniatures game from Fantasy Flight. In their hype section of the cast, they look at Sky Relics, a new Airship miniature combat game, Posthuman by Mr. B Games, and Star Wars Imperial Assault first full expansion, Twin Shadows. In their topic segment, they discuss grief and the role of games as both an escape from times of tragedy and the imprtance of the community during times of grief. Lastly, Craig finally gets his turn at the Know Your Podcaster Lightning Round. Enjoy and see you next week!

Show Times: 

Battle Arena Show Cancellation (KOTI Games): 4:15

Antidote (Bellwether Games): 6:30

Steam Donkey (Ragnar Brothers): 18:30

X-Wing Miniatures Game (Fantasy Flight): 27:45

Sky Relics (Sky Relics Games LLC): 42:00

Posthuman (Mr. B Games): 52:15

One Night Resistance: 58:30

The Siblings Trouble: 59:00

Imperial Assault: Twin Shadows (Fantasy Flight Games): 1:00:45

Topic: Grief and Community Influence on Tragedy: 1:05:30

Know Your Podcaster Lightning Round--Craig: 1:21:30

Direct download: ep22.mp3
Category:Games -- posted at: 7:40pm EDT