Start Space Podcast
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 99:49:35
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Synopsis
Welcome to the home of the Start Space Podcast! This podcast aims to help those new gamers who have just found the hobby while giving a new perspective to those that have been in the tabletop gaming for years.Join co-hosts Eddie, the obsessive gamer who has immersed himself in the hobby, and Tony, the casual gamer who likes what he likes, as they discuss a wide variety of topics related to hobby board gaming from a fresh point-of-view.
Episodes
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Episode 36 - The Magic Circle and Abstractapalooza
06/08/2014 Duration: 01h45minWhat's a party game? Why should you play abstract games? Magic Circle? We answer all of these questions and more in a brand-new episode of the Start Space Podcast! Stick around to the end of the show when I remember that there is more than one Level 7 game and that I may or may not have mentioned the wrong one at the start.
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Episode 35 - Gaming Awards and Rampage (Terror in Meeple City)
24/07/2014 Duration: 01h37minIn this very special episode of the Start Space Podcast we start a contest, discuss the utility of gaming awards (and show them how it's done), and review the goofy fun monster game, Rampage!
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Episode 34 - Exploring Games and Neuroshima Hex
09/07/2014 Duration: 01h18minIn this episode, we talk about the push and pull between the desire to fully explore a single game and the drive to play more and more new games. Gamer Lingo makes an appearance and we review the game Neuroshima Hex!
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Episode 33 - Collectability and War of the Ring 2nd Edition
25/06/2014 Duration: 01h12minIn this episode, we have make an important announcement about the future of the podcast, talk about collecting in the tabletop hobby, and review War of the Ring 2nd Edition! It's a pretty big deal.
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Episode 32 - Genre Spotlight: Worker Placement and Splendor
11/06/2014 Duration: 59minIn this episode, we talk about the ever-expanding world of Worker Placement games before reviewing the hot new family game, Splendor!
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Episode 31 - Gaming on the Go and Duel of Ages 2
06/06/2014 Duration: 01h16minIn this episode, we're back from vacation and talking about travel gaming. We discuss our experience incorporating board games into our travels and look for advice on what we could do better next time. Then, we review the absurd team-combat game, Duel of Ages 2!
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Episode 30 - Introducing Our Buddy and Game of Thrones: The Card Game
21/05/2014 Duration: 01h21minIn this episode, things get a bit rowdy as we talk to our friend (and future review writer) Wes. Following introductions, we review the Fantasy Flight LCG, Game of Thrones: The Card Game!
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Start Space Podcast Episode 29 - Online Vs. Local and Robinson Crusoe
14/05/2014 Duration: 01h22minIn this episode, we tackle the hotbutton issue of Online vs. Local retailers. Then, we review the co-op hotness, Robinson Crusoe!
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Start Space Podcast Episode 28 - Labelling Games and Lost Cities
07/05/2014 Duration: 46minIn this short episode, we talk about the labels that are given to so many games. Do we really need categorizations anymore? We give you all the answers to that in about 10 minutes! Then, we review the Knizia game, Lost Cites!
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Start Space Podcast Episode 27 - Game Bling and Steam Park
01/05/2014 Duration: 01h13minIn this episode, we talk about pimping out games. What have we done to take our games to the next level? Then, we review Steam Park and decide the winner of our listener poll!
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Start Space Podcast Episode 26 - Mainstream Replacements and Disc Duelers
23/04/2014 Duration: 01h30minIn this episode, we sound a little better (hopefully)! We're talking about Mainstream games. Monopoly, Sorry, Risk. What do we like and dislike about them? What are some good games to replace these classics for your friends? After answering this question, we move on to a review of Disc Duelers!
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Start Space Podcast Episode 25 - Our Preferences and Seasons
17/04/2014 Duration: 01h10minIn this episode of the podcast, we take some time to introduce our gaming preferences. What mechanisms do we particularly like or dislike? Why do we play games? All of this, and our review of Seasons by Asmodee!
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Start Space Podcast Episode 24 - Tabletop Day Wrapup and For Sale
09/04/2014 Duration: 01h09minA conversation about our experience on Tabletop Day becomes a minor discussion on the role of Tabletop in the hobby. Then, we manage to pull ourselves together long enough to review the card game, For Sale!
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Start Space Podcast Episode 23 - Pet Peeves and Dungeon Fighter
03/04/2014 Duration: 01h24minHello everybody! In this episode, we're revealing some the things that annoy us in board games before moving on to a game which is decidedly un-annoying, Dungeon Fighter! Bonus points to anyone who gets the reference in the show's opening tag-line.
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Start Space Podcast Episode 22 - The Business of Attraction and Eldritch Horror
26/03/2014 Duration: 01h25minIn this episode of the Start Space Podcast, we're talking about attracting new gamers to the hobby. But this time, we shift the focus to game stores and production companies. What could they be doing to draw more people into hobby gaming? (In our humble opinion of course) We then review the new hotness, Eldritch Horror!
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Start Space Podcast Episode 21 - Competition in Gaming and Cosmic Encounter
19/03/2014 Duration: 57minHello all! In this episode, we discuss how we compete in games. Can competition be a bad thing? We then take a look at the classic, Cosmic Encounter. Enjoy!
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Start Space Podcast Episode 20 - Starting a Game Group and Letters From Whitechapel
12/03/2014 Duration: 01h13minBoard games are better with a crowd! In this episode of the Start Space Podcast we talk about forming a game group and review the historically-themed deduction game, Letters From Whitechapel.
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Start Space Podcast Episode 19 - Genre Spotlight: Deckbuilding and Time's Up: Title Recall
05/03/2014 Duration: 01h19minWe're talking about deckbuilding games! That's right, in this episode of the podcast we talk about our first experiences with the everpresent mechanism of deckbuilding and introducing the mechanism to new players. Then, we review the riotous party game, Time's Up: Title Recall!
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Start Space Podcast Episode 9 - Living Card Games and Libertalia
02/03/2014 Duration: 01h12minIt's our Jack Vasel Memorial Fund Charity Auction Special! (JVMFCAS for short) In this episode, we talk about the Living Card Game model. What are they? When should you get into one? We then review the pirate-themed game Libertalia! (with a complimentary comparison to Citadels)
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Start Space Podcast Episode 8 - Pacing Yourself and Ugg-Tect
02/03/2014 Duration: 34minEddie's flying solo in this episode as Tony's laid up with a cold. I talk a little about not going too crazy when you discover all of the amazing games out there and then give you a review of the crazy party game, Ugg-Tect! Featuring a written statement from Tony.