Boardcast News 9.1.2016 | Podcast of Nonsensical Gamers

Subscribe: RSS | iTunes | Stitcher

20160215_LONG_Podcast

 

This week starts the Post-Gen Con, Pre-Essen lull, so enjoy a few game announcements and some of the only half-decent Kickstarter games currently available.

News

 

 

    1. IELLO
      1. Monster Packs for its “King of” line
        1. First up: Cthulu
      2. The Mysterious Forest, a 10-15 minute adventure game
        1. IELLO’s first title in its children’s game line
    2. Asmodee
      1. Inis, an area control game in the vein of Kemet and Cyclades
      2. 7 Wonders: Pantheon, an expansion for 7 Wonders: Duel
    3. Renegade Game Studios
      1. The Blood of an Englishmen
        1. 2 players, 30-minutes, designer of Arboretum
        2. Play as the Giant or Jack, trying to meet asymmetric goals
      2. Lanterns: The Emperor’s Gifts
        1. New currency that lets you activate Emperor Powers
    4. KOSMOS
      1. Legends of Andor, Part II
        1. Full-board expansion where players travel the high seas
        2. 4 new Legends full of storms, sea monsters and new lands
    5. R&D
      1. Key to the City – London
    6. Fantasy Flight Games
      1. Dear Boss, a modular expansion for Letters from Whitechapel

   

 

Kickstarter Spotlight

 

  1. Herbaceous
    1. Project by: Pencil First Games (Lift Off! & GemPacked Cards)
    2. Ending on: September 13th
    3. Funding level: FUNDED!
    4. Cost: $19 (Free US Shipping)
    5. Quick Pitch:
      1. Push-Your-Luck and Set Collection, with herbs!
  2. Merchants of Araby
    1. Project by: Daily Magic Games (Valeria Series)
    2. Ending on: September 13th
    3. Funding level: FUNDED!
    4. Cost: $35 (Free US Shipping)
    5. Quick Pitch:
      1. Open Negotiation, most money wins
  3. Word Domination
    1. Project by: Uproarious Games
    2. Ending on: September 21st
    3. Funding level: FUNDED!
    4. Cost: $30 (+$3 US Shipping)
    5. Quick Pitch:
      1. Word Game/Area Control

 

As always, we appreciate you taking the time to listen in, and hope you enjoy the show! Your support is always welcomed in the form of iTunes reviews, hearts on BoardGameLinks.com, and suggestions for our BGG Guild!

Also, be sure to get in touch with us via Facebook (The League of Nonsensical Gamers), Twitter (@LeagueNonsense) and email (podcast@nonsensicalgamers.com)!

Matt: @SinUhMuhnBuhns

Tiff: @IneptGamer

Dan: @Scandalous_naD

Avatar photo

CONTENT MANAGER/PODCAST HOST : Perpetual consumer of all things board, card and game. Lover of dice, card sleeves, and fancy meeples. Jack-of-all-games, Master of none.