Botch Games Podcast

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

Welcome to another episode of Botch Plays! This time, we're joined by the Nerd Perspetive to play the first half of a game of Fiasco by Bully Pulpit Games. Our setting is a group of "super" heroes, who in all actuality could just be regular people in tights. We hope you enjoy and look for the second half next Friday!

Direct download: FirstfiascoAfin.mp3
Category:Plays -- posted at: 5:01pm EDT

In Episode 21, Craig is joined by Chuck on the episode in which the podcast is now of legal age. They talk at length about Epic Spell Wars of the Battle Wizards: Duel at Mt. Skullzfyre from Cryptozoic Games, Pathfinder Advanture Card Game from Mike Selinker and Paizo, and One Night Ultimate Werewolf from Ted Alspach and Bezier Games, giving a game breakdown and discussion for each. In kickstarter and overall hype news, they talk about Forbidden Stars from Fantasy Flight, 504 from Friedemann Friese, and The Titans of Gaming Series from Calliope Games. After a shout out to their local shops and groups for International Tabletop Day, they dive into a topic where they discuss how to get a group back into roleplaying after a falling out.

Show Times:

Epic Spell Wars of the Battle Wizards (Cryptozoic): 3:00

Pathfinder Adventure Card Game (Paizo): 11:00

One Night Ultimate Werewolf (Bezier): 27:45

Forbidden Stars (Fantasy Flight): 37:00

504 (2F-Spiele): 41:30

Titans Series Kickstarter (Calliope Games): 45:30

Local Shops: 50:30

Topic: Let's Roleplay Again: 54:30 

Direct download: ep21fin.mp3
Category:Games -- posted at: 3:53pm EDT

In episode 20, Craig and Duke do their best to derail any kind of board game discussion semblance while discussing a myriad of games. They talk in depth about Keyflower from R&D Games, Star Wars Imperial Assault from Fantasy Flight Games, and Pina Pirata from Iello Games. In Kickstarter talk, they look at Wizard's Academy from 3D Total Games and Battle Arena Show from KOTI Games. Lastly, they do a topic round up where they discuss the controversy surrounding Gen Con 2015 and Indiana Law, the replacement of slave cards with fakir cards in Five Tribes from Days of Wonder, and then talk about innovative game components which are still functional. 

Show Times:

Keyflower (R&D Games): 4:45

X-Wing (Fantasy Flight): 15:00

Star Wars Imperial Assault (Fantasy Flight): 18:00

Pina Pirata (Iello): 31:30

Wizard's Academy (3D Total Games): 39:15

Battle Arena Show (KOTI Games): 46:30

Topic Roundup:

Gen Con 2015 and Indiana Law: 53:30

Five Tribes Slaves to Fakirs: 1:02:15

Beautiful Yet Functional Components: 1:14:00

Direct download: ep20fin.mp3
Category:Games -- posted at: 2:21pm EDT

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