BPPP Machi Koro and Contagion (click on the text to the left to listen)

During this week’s episode:

1) Patrick and Robb give an in-depth review of the games that saw and played at GenCon 2014.

2) The guys and the girls review the light civilization builder by IDW Games, Machi Koro.

3) The Pegs review the action selection game, set collection game by Z-Man Games, Pandemic Contagion.

The aforementioned review derives from a copy of the reviewed game which was provided by the publisher, free of charge.

Click here for show notes and game play photos.

Enigma and Macao Reviews (click on the text to the left to play)

During this week’s episode:

1) Patrick and Robb discuss an epic gaming week and provide their final GenCon 2014 Preview.

2) The guys and the girls (or girl) review Z-Man Games abstract puzzle game, Enigma.

3) The Pegs review the action selection game, Macao.

The aforementioned review derives from a copy of the reviewed game which was provided by the publisher, free of charge.

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BPPP Istanbul and Tier 2 Games (click on the text to the left to listen)

During this week’s episode:

1) Patrick and Robb give the details of their GenCon activities, discuss a few games they are looking to get and/or play at the Con as well as other gaming news.

2) The guys and the girls review Alderac Entertainment Group’s Kennerspiel des Jahres winning worker placement game, Istanbul.

3) The Pegs discuss how to transition away from “gateway” games by playing “tier two” games.

Click here for show notes and game play photos.

BPPP 7th Peg Snakes and Lattes (click on the text to the left to listen)

During this episode of Blue Peg, Pink Peg’s 7th Peg we talk with the management and gurus of Toronto, Ontario’s wildly popular board gaming cafe, Snakes and Lattes about the business and craft of running a successful and long standing board gaming business; including discussions of hiring practices, game selection, market interaction and more. If you are interested in hearing about how to convert your love of board gaming into a viable business or just want to hear from the lucky few who get to make a career of doing what they love, this is a must listen. (Note: Because of recording conditions we were unable to meet our typical and exacting standards when it comes to sound quality, we are sorry. We had to make some edits in order to improve the quality of the audio; but we thought the content of this interview was just too good not to share it with you.)

BPPP 7th Peg Secret Cabal (click on the text to the left to listen to the interview)

During this episode of Blue Peg, Pink Peg’s Seventh Peg, Patrick & Robb sit down and talk with Jamie Keagy and Chris Miller of The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast. During their interview the guys discuss the history, philosophy and daily ins and outs behind the making of one of the most popular, entertaining and polished board gaming podcast in the industry.

Click here to check out The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast.

BPPP 7th Peg Stonemaier Games (click on the text to the left to listen to the interview)
During this episode of Blue Peg, Pink Peg’s Seventh Peg, Patrick & Robb  interview the founder of Stonemaier Games and the designer of Euphoria and Viticulture, Jamey Stegmaier. During the discussion they discuss kickstarter tricks and trends, game design and the gaming industry from the perspective of an independent game designer and publisher.

Click here to buy Euphoria, Viticulture or its expansion Tuscany.

Click here to read Jamey’s extensive writing on kickstarter and game design.

BPPP Lords & Never Ever (click on the text to the left to listen)

During this week’s episode:

1) Patrick and Robb discuss GenCon 2014 Event Registration, recent games plays; including a few that prove that they are not game snobs.

2) The guys and the girls review the action selection game, Lords of Waterdeep.

3) The Pegs talk about their “never will I ever” board game list.

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BPPP 7th Peg Stronghold Games (click on the text to the left to listen)

During this episode of Blue Peg, Pink Peg’s Seventh Peg, Patrick interviews the president and founder of Stronghold Games, Stephen Buonocore. During the discussion they discuss the publishing industry, Stronghold’s mission and philosophy, Stronghold’s recent games and some exclusive news about Stronghold’s upcoming titles.

Click here to buy Stronghold’s newest titles, including Voluspa and Rogue Agent.

BPPP Bora Bora and The Meta-Game (click on the text to the left to listen)

During this week’s episode:

1) Patrick and Robb discuss the legal ramifications of kickstarter failures and review recent game plays and board game news.

2) The guys and the girls review the action selection game, Bora Bora.

3) The Pegs talk about the meta-game, or the game within the game.

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BPPP Settlers and Time Management (click on the text to the left to listen)

During this week’s episode:

1) Patrick and Robb review some of their RobbCon plays and discuss recent gaming news and reviews.

2) The guys and the girls review Mayfair Games’ classic resource management game The Settlers of Catan, during the inaugural Dice Tower Network Game of the Month episode.

3) The Pegs discuss the things that they do to make time for board games.

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BPPP The 7th Peg Ep. 1, Designers of Dead of Winter

During this the inaugural episode of Blue Peg, Pink Peg’s Seventh Peg, Patrick interviews the designers of the upcoming Plaid Hat Games “meta-cooperative” zombie Apocalypse game, Dead of Winter, Jonathan Gilmour and Isaac Vega. During the discussion the guys discuss the role of narrative and morality in game play, the creation of the “crossroads” game style and the decisions that help shape a zombie board game that accurately reflected what it might be like to live and survive in such and strange and disorienting landscape.

Click here to pre-order Dead of Winter.

Click here to apply to play test Summoner Wars Alliances.

BPPP Rampage and Mechanics (click on the text to the left to listen)

During this week’s episode:

1) Patrick and Robb announce the winners of the Asmodee Games contest, some math trade complaints, recent games plays and game news.

(If you did not win our contest and want to buy Concept, Continental Express or The Builders: Middle Ages, click the game titles here or on our show page)

2) The guys and the girls review Asmodee Games’ dexterity game Rampage.

3) The Pegs discuss their favorite and least favorite game mechanics.

The aforementioned review derives from a copy of the reviewed game which was provided by the publisher, free of charge.

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BPPP City of Iron and Patrick Hot Seat (click the text to the left to listen)

During this week’s episode:

1) Patrick and Robb discuss some of their recent game plays and talk about the “blocking” debate.

2) The guys and the girls review Red Raven’s civilization builder City of Iron.

3) The Pegs learn more about Patrick’s gamer persona by subjecting him to the Blue Peg, Pink Peg Hot Seat.

The aforementioned review derives from a copy of the reviewed game which was provided by the publisher, free of charge.

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BPPP Voluspa and Tash Kalar

During this week’s episode:

1) Patrick and Robb discuss some gaming disappointments and pleasures and share the details of The Voluspa/Rouge Agent Pre-Order Contest.

2) The guys and the girls review Stronghold Game’s tile laying game Voluspa.

3) The guys and the girls review CGE’s strategy combat game Tash-Kalar: Arena of Legends.

The aforementioned review derives from a copy of the reviewed game which was provided by the publisher, free of charge.

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BPPP Steam Park/Gaming Resolutions and Predictions

During this week’s episode:

1) Patrick and Robb discuss many new and recent game plays and several new gaming projects.

2) The guys and the girls review Iello’s set collection game Steam Park.

3) All of the Pegs discuss their gaming resolutions and predictions for 2014.

Click here for show notes and to vote for the prediction that will come true in 2014.

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Click On The Clip Below To Listen To The Thirteenth Episode Of Blue Peg, Pink Peg

BPPP Seasons and Best and Worst

During this week’s episode:

1) Patrick and Robb discuss their Christmas gift giving and receiving and recent gaming news.

2) The guys and the girls review Asmodee’s card drafting game Seasons.

3) All of the Pegs discuss their best and worst gaming experiences from 2013.

Click here for show notes.