Cardboard Reality

Today we bring you Part 1 of our Origins 2019 coverage.  We cover quite a few games over the first few days of the con, as well as some of our experiences.  You can find more about the games we cover below.  Enjoy the show! 00:00 - Intro/Banter 03:25 - Road trip! 07:30 - Capstone Demoing 12:10 - Arcadia Quest 19:40 - Time of Crisis 23:05 - Irish Gauge 30:00 - Rail USA 35:15 - Convention Opening 36:40 - Shobu 40:00 - Fire Tower 44:40 - QE 49:45 - Quodd Heroes 54:00 - Impact 57:00 - Lakebilly 1:04:30 - Pipeline 1:18:20 - Tiny Towns 1:28:00 - Closing Comments Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cardboardreality Website - https://www.cardboardrealitypodcast.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cardboardrealitypodcast/ Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/CardboardRealit YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWYSLk_hvqmCy4LPQEyzXg/ BGG Guild - https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/3124 Email - cardboardrealitypodcast@gmail.com Keep cardboard gaming a reality in your life.

Today I am joined by a very unlikely guest, Scott, and we discuss his experience with 18AL and his first 18xx game. I talked about it in our monthly High Five in the Down Low segment, but we dive into a bit more of Scott's Thoughts on it. We wrap up the episode briefly discussing some wargames that Scott and I may play since he played an 18xx. Enjoy the show! 00:00 - Intro/Banter 01:45 - 18AL & Scott's Thoughts Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cardboardreality Website - https://www.cardboardrealitypodcast.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cardboardrealitypodcast/ Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/CardboardRealit YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWYSLk_hvqmCy4LPQEyzXg/ BGG Guild - https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/3124 Email - cardboardrealitypodcast@gmail.com Keep cardboard gaming a reality in your life.

Today I'm joined by Dylan, a fellow Cardboard Reality host, to talk about Ortus Regni. A game he taught me this morning, so you get to hear my initial impressions after two plays. It's a cool 2 player dueling card game. After that, we talk about what we have been into recently, including some wrestling from Dylan and the Chernobyl TV show on HBO from myself. I wrap it up by showing my album of the week. I'm your host, Nick. Enjoy the show! https://jon-sudbury-games.myshopify.com/ 00:00 - Intro/Banter 01:40 - Ortus Regni 36:20 - Wrestling & Chernobyl 46:00 - Album of the Week: Transfiguration of Vincent by M. Ward Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cardboardreality Website - https://www.cardboardrealitypodcast.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cardboardrealitypodcast/ Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/CardboardRealit YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWYSLk_hvqmCy4LPQEyzXg/ BGG Guild - https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/3124 Email - cardboardrealitypodcast@gmail.com Keep cardboard ga

Today we are in our new recording studio with our new audio interface.  We start off the episode discussing some games we are looking forward to checking out at Origins 2019. Then we do a short segment listing our favorite games from Scott's shelf. We wrap up the episode with a deep dive discussion about how narrowing gaming tastes are affecting our gaming nights/experiences. Enjoy the show! https://www.redbubble.com/people/cbreality/works/33657452-cardboard-reality-shirt?asc=u&p=t-shirt 00:00 - Intro/Banter 04:00 - Origins 2019 Previews 41:15 - Favorite Game from Scott's Shelf 46:00 - Discussion Topic - Narrowing Gaming Tastes 1:17:20 - Closing Comments Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cardboardreality Website - https://www.cardboardrealitypodcast.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cardboardrealitypodcast/ Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/CardboardRealit YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWYSLk_hvqmCy4LPQEyzXg/ BGG Guild - https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/3124 Email - cardboar

Today I am joined by Nick and we will be discussing Combat Commander: Europe. I'll also be describing the historical background of the scenario, the Battle for Humane Belgium in 1944. I'm your host, Scott. Enjoy the show! 00:50 - Intro/Banter 02:00 - Historical background 09:20 - Battle for Humane Belgium scenario 27:30 - Combat Commander system 36:45 - Comparison with other wargames Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cardboardreality Website - https://www.cardboardrealitypodcast.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cardboardrealitypodcast/ Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/CardboardRealit YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWYSLk_hvqmCy4LPQEyzXg/ BGG Guild - https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/3124 Email - cardboardrealitypodcast@gmail.com Keep cardboard gaming a reality in your life.

Today we are back in our recording studio from Reality Con.  We start off the episode discussing Dominant Species and Tiny Towns. Then we do a short segment listing our favorite Vlaada Chvatil games. We wrap up the episode with a deep dive discussion about two games we want to replace in the BGG Top 100. Enjoy the show! 00:00 - Intro/Banter 02:50 - Dominant Species 15:30 - Tiny Towns 21:24 - Favorite Vlaada Chvatil Game 28:28 - Discussion Topic - 2 Games to Replace in the Top 100 1:08:30 - Closing Comments The Lions of Al-Rassan - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/104101.The_Lions_of_Al_Rassan Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cardboardreality Website - https://www.cardboardrealitypodcast.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cardboardrealitypodcast/ Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/CardboardRealit YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWYSLk_hvqmCy4LPQEyzXg/ BGG Guild - https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/3124 Email - cardboardrealitypodcast@gmail.com Keep cardboard gaming a reality in your

Welcome to The Next Step, a Cardboard Reality podcast where we discuss games above and below the game of the day, except for today. In a special episode, we will be looking at games above today's theme of the day, casino games.  I'm your host, Dylan. Enjoy the show! 00:00 - Intro/Banter 01:20 - The Next Step - Casino Games 44:00 - Nick's Book Plug - The Lions of Al-Rassan 10 Push Your Luck Mechanisms - https://youtu.be/UUhCuGCmr4I Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cardboardreality Website - https://www.cardboardrealitypodcast.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cardboardrealitypodcast/ Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/CardboardRealit YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWYSLk_hvqmCy4LPQEyzXg/ BGG Guild - https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/3124 Email - cardboardrealitypodcast@gmail.com Keep cardboard gaming a reality in your life.

Today I invite my wife, Amanda, back to the podcast to discuss our recent enjoyment of Go. We explore why Amanda has recently been enjoying Go, and we look at it from her casual perspective versus my non-casual perspective of Go. Also how you can still enjoy the game without going deeper. Then I get into how you can learn Go, and some beneficial resources you can use to better your play in Go.  We wrap up the episode sharing our recent interests and the Album of the Week. Enjoy the show! 00:00 - Intro/Banter 01:40 - Go 31:40 - Recent interests & Album of the Week Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cardboardreality Website - https://www.cardboardrealitypodcast.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cardboardrealitypodcast/ Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/CardboardRealit YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWYSLk_hvqmCy4LPQEyzXg/ BGG Guild - https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/3124 Email - cardboardrealitypodcast@gmail.com Keep cardboard gaming a reality in your life.

Today we bring you part 2 of our coverage of Reality Con 2019, our first gaming meetup. We bring on the remainder of the attendees to talk about some of the favorite games they played. We also ask them a few questions about the con itself. Enjoy the show! 00:00 - Intro/Banter 00:42 - Ben (Brass: Birmingham, Maria, Stephenson's Rocket, Skull) 26:15 - Sanchez (The Great Zimbabwe, Modern Art) 50:30 - Brian (Sidereal Confluence) 1:05:30 - Albert (Pax Renaissance, Feudum) 1:21:30 - Closing Comments Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cardboardreality Website - https://www.cardboardrealitypodcast.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cardboardrealitypodcast/ Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/CardboardRealit YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWYSLk_hvqmCy4LPQEyzXg/ BGG Guild - https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/3124 Email - cardboardrealitypodcast@gmail.com Keep cardboard gaming a reality in your life.

Today I am joined by Nick and we discuss why we enjoy heavy economic games and the 18xx genre. We talk about the math that lies at the base of these games as well as the strategy and “brain-burning” behind them. Then we cover how those facets play into our enjoyment of them. We wrap up the episode discussing what’s been on my mind recently, running a business without advertising. Enjoy the show! 00:00 - Intro/Banter 02:00 - Why we enjoy heavy economic and 18xx games 42:00 - What's on my mind - Running a business without advertising Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cardboardreality Website - https://www.cardboardrealitypodcast.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cardboardrealitypodcast/ Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/CardboardRealit YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWYSLk_hvqmCy4LPQEyzXg/ BGG Guild - https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/3124 Email - cardboardrealitypodcast@gmail.com Keep cardboard gaming a reality in your life.

Welcome to The Next Step, a Cardboard Reality podcast where we discuss games above and below the game of the day. Today on the pilot episode, the game of the day is Scythe.  I'm your host, Dylan. Enjoy the show! No relevant timestamps Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cardboardreality Website - https://www.cardboardrealitypodcast.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cardboardrealitypodcast/ Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/CardboardRealit YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWYSLk_hvqmCy4LPQEyzXg/ BGG Guild - https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/3124 Email - cardboardrealitypodcast@gmail.com Keep cardboard gaming a reality in your life.

Today we bring you part 1 of our coverage of Reality Con 2019, our first gaming meetup. We discuss some of our games and experiences at the convention and then bring on some of the other attendees to talk about some of the favorite games they played. We also ask them a few questions about the con itself. Enjoy the show! 00:00 - Intro/Banter 03:50 - Dylan (Sol) 09:40 - Scott (Triumph & Tragedy) 14:30 - Nick (Strike) 16:00 - Joel (Age of Steam) 22:50 - Nick (Combat Commander) 29:30 - Other host highlights 34:00 - Nathan (Happy Salmon) 47:20 - Jonah (18MEX, Battlestar Galactica) 1:04:40 - Herb (Campaign Trail, Triumph & Tragedy, 18MEX) 1:19:00 - Closing Comments Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cardboardreality Website - https://www.cardboardrealitypodcast.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cardboardrealitypodcast/ Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/CardboardRealit YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWYSLk_hvqmCy4LPQEyzXg/ BGG Guild - https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/3124 Email -

Today on the pilot episode, we start the first season of Commander in Chits, based on wargames set in World War II. We kick it off discussing Memoir 44, particularly the historical background, as well as some of our favorite scenarios.  I'm your host, Scott. Enjoy the show! No relevant timestamps Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cardboardreality Website - https://www.cardboardrealitypodcast.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cardboardrealitypodcast/ Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/CardboardRealit YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWYSLk_hvqmCy4LPQEyzXg/ BGG Guild - https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/3124 Email - cardboardrealitypodcast@gmail.com Keep cardboard gaming a reality in your life.

Today on my pilot episode, I invite Joel on to discuss Hannibal, the 2 player wargame set during the Second Punic War. This should be a fun discussion, as Joel has limited exposure to wargames and seems intent on avoiding them. I’ll be curious to hear his thoughts. We also share what’s interested us lately and I wrap up by revealing my song of the week because I believe great music should be shared. I'm your host, Nick Northcutt. Enjoy the show! 00:00 - Intro/Banter 01:40 - Recent interests 10:40 - Hannibal & Hamilcar 1:02:40 - Music to share Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cardboardreality Website - https://www.cardboardrealitypodcast.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cardboardrealitypodcast/ Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/CardboardRealit YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWYSLk_hvqmCy4LPQEyzXg/ BGG Guild - https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/3124 Email - cardboardrealitypodcast@gmail.com Keep cardboard gaming a reality in your life.

Today Scott and Joel start off talking about Escape the Aliens in Outer Space, then Dylan and Joel discuss Roads & Boats, and Dylan wraps up with a bit of Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective. After that we discuss the current Cardboard Reality Best Games Bracket in depth. Enjoy the show! 00:00 - Intro/Banter 02:15 - Show updates 07:20 - Escape the Aliens in Outer Space 20:20 - Roads & Boats 35:30 - Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective 44:30 - Discussion Topic - Best Games Bracket 1:21:40 - Closing Comments Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cardboardreality Website - https://www.cardboardrealitypodcast.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cardboardrealitypodcast/ Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/CardboardRealit YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWYSLk_hvqmCy4LPQEyzXg/ BGG Guild - https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/3124 Email - cardboardrealitypodcast@gmail.com Keep cardboard gaming a reality in your life.

Today on the pilot episode of 18Xonomics, Nick and I discuss 1849, an 18xx game set in Sicily with some brutal operations. As our first step further in the genre from the likes of 1889, it brings some new strategies to the table. Especially incremental capitalization, but more on that later. We wrap up with a short segment on how to get started with your passion. Enjoy the show! 00:00 - Intro/Banter 04:00 - 1849: The Game of Sicilian Railways 38:00 - Starting your passion Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cardboardreality Website - https://www.cardboardrealitypodcast.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cardboardrealitypodcast/ Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/CardboardRealit YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWYSLk_hvqmCy4LPQEyzXg/ BGG Guild - https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/3124 Email - cardboardrealitypodcast@gmail.com Keep cardboard gaming a reality in your life.

Today Nick starts us off talking about Tabletop Tuesday at work, and then Scott talks about Talon. After that Scott leads us in board game 20 questions. We wrap up the episode announcing our format change. Enjoy the show! 00:00 - Intro/Banter 02:10 - Nick's Tabletop Tuesday 10:00 - Talon 22:20 - News/Kickstarters (P500, Capstone Games, Bus) 29:00 - Board Game 20 Questions - Scott leads 1:06:00 - New format announcement!! 1:48:00 - Closing Comments Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cardboardreality Website - https://www.cardboardrealitypodcast.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cardboardrealitypodcast/ Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/CardboardRealit YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWYSLk_hvqmCy4LPQEyzXg/ BGG Guild - https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/3124 Email - cardboardrealitypodcast@gmail.com Keep cardboard gaming a reality in your life.

Today on a special bonus episode, Joel unveils his Top Games 2018 Edition. Enjoy the show! Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cardboardreality Website - https://www.cardboardrealitypodcast.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cardboardrealitypodcast/ Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/CardboardRealit YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWYSLk_hvqmCy4LPQEyzXg/ BGG Guild - https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/3124 Email - cardboardrealitypodcast@gmail.com  Keep cardboard gaming a reality in your life.

Today we start off mentioning some upcoming contest/giveaways, and then talk about Labyrinth: War on Terror and Arkwright. After that we spotlight a patron, Dylan delivers a board game pop quiz, and we discuss board game minimalism. Enjoy the show! 00:00 - Intro/Banter 02:45 - Contests/Giveaways 10:00 - Labyrinth: War on Terror 31:00 - Arkwright 47:00 - News/Kickstarters (Napoleon 1807, Root: Underworld) 53:00 - Patron Spotlight - Cameron 1:02:30 - Board Game Pop Quiz 1:17:30 - Discussion Topic - Board Game Minimalism 1:48:00 - Closing Comments Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cardboardreality Website - https://www.cardboardrealitypodcast.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cardboardrealitypodcast/ Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/CardboardRealit YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWYSLk_hvqmCy4LPQEyzXg/ BGG Guild - https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/3124 Email - cardboardrealitypodcast@gmail.com Keep cardboard gaming a reality in your life.

Today the gang reviews Tokyo Metro from Jordan Draper. Enjoy the show! https://www.cardboardrealitypodcast.com/written-reviews/2019-3-6/wingspan-golden-goose-or-ugly-duckling 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Overview 03:10 - The Learn/Teach 07:30 - Art/Component Quality/Theme 16:30 - Player Counts & Play Time 22:50 - Gameplay 46:20 - Cost 48:40 - Nick's Review 51:10 - Dylan's Review 56:10 - Scott's Review 58:20 - Joel's Review 1:04:10 - Closing Comments Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cardboardreality Website - https://www.cardboardrealitypodcast.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cardboardrealitypodcast/ Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/CardboardRealit YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWYSLk_hvqmCy4LPQEyzXg/ BGG Guild - https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/3124 Email - cardboardrealitypodcast@gmail.com Keep cardboard gaming a reality in your life.