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Heavy Cardboard

Summary: In each episode of the podcast, we will focus our attention on one heavy game to discuss. We’ll share our thoughts and opinions on the game with our listeners. Our intention is not to teach you how to play but to help inform you about the game and hopefully help you decide if a game is one you’d like.

Podcasts:

 Heavy Cardboard Episode 9 – Vinhos | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This episode features one of the toughest games going: Vinhos. It is a hard game to teach and to learn, is it worth the effort? Does it have the heavy elements you look for in a game? Well, give a listen and let us know what you think! 0:11:33 - City Hall 0:17:34 - Fire in the Lake 0:24:05 - Featured Game: Vinhos

 Heavy Cardboard Episode 8 – Craftsmen | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

We've been into Craftsmen a lot lately, and it is heavy cardboard indeed! It is a little harder to get than many games, but we think it is worth the effort to acquire a copy. Give this episode a listen and tell us wht you think! 0:12:12 - Palaces of Carrara 0:19:00 - Vinhos 0:23:10 - Featured Game: Craftsmen

 Podblast: Heavy Musings | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Edward takes a few minutes to reflect on why he plays heavy games...what's the motivation?

 Heavy Cardboard Episode 7 – Panamax | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Yes! Panamax has arrived! We dig deep into this game in this episode. We hope you listen and let us know what you think! 0:16:53 - Craftsmen 0:24:23 - Hammer of the Scots 0:31:06 - Featured Game: Panamax

 Heavy Cardboard Episode 6 – Master of Economy | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Tony and Edward get back to the format: heavy game reviews. In this episode we discuss Master of Economy. Wow, we really have a fun and lively discussion on this game, we hope you listen and chime in with your thoughts! Have you played Master of Economy? We also talk about our recent purchases and plays and talk about a couple of terrific games to highlight. Lastly we throw out some nominees for our Heavy Game Award and wrap up with some word association! 0:20:30 - Impulse 0:14:13 - Kaigan 0:32:39 - Featured Game: Master of Economy

 Podblast: Colonialism | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The guys chat for almost 10 minutes about the fantastic Colonialism from SpielWorxx. We just completed a three-player session and were inspired to talk about the game. We even cajoled Amanda (Ed's wife) to chime in with some thoughts! Right on!

 Heavy Cardboard Episode 5 – Most Anticipated Games, Rest of 2014 (Part Two) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

In this episode, we wrap up our discussion about games that at least one of us is anticipating the release of within the last half of 2014. What's on your radar? 0:00:57 - Historia 0:07:42 - Illusions of Glory 0:10:56 - Imperial Settlers 0:14:56 - Impulse 0:18:12 - Kanban: Automotive Revolution 0:22:50 - La Granja 0:25:31 - La Isla 0:27:47 - Madeira: The Ambassadors 0:29:42 - Magnacy 0:33:03 - Mythotopia 0:35:23 - Orange Revolution 0:38:01 - Panamax Edward's and Tony's #1 anticipated game! 0:42:41 - Piwne Imperium 0:47:25 - Port Royal 0:50:06 - Progress 0:53:10 - Ships 0:54:41 - Spirits of the Rice Paddy 0:57:03 - Terra Mystica: Fire & Ice 0:58:01 - Vercingetorix 0:59:59 - Victory in Europe 1:02:26 - Village Port 1:04:56 - The Witcher 1:07:57 - Xia: Legends of a Drift System 1:13:26 - Zhan Guo 1:15:49 - Wrap Up

 Podblast: Dan Berger – Hands in the Sea | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

We caught up with Dan Berger at the Conclave of Gamers 2014 to talk to him about Hands in the Sea and other things. Give a listen! Hands in the Sea is one of our most anticipated games and the demo we received was terrific!

 Podblast: Istanbul | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

What? Istanbul won the KSdJ?!?! Well, I guess I should play it then, because I love me some Concordia and assumed that would be the winner. Give a listen (just over 6 minutes) to see what I think after two plays! Tell us what you think too, the fun is talking back and forth!

 Heavy Cardboard Episode 4 – Most Anticipated Games, Rest of 2014 (Part One) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

In this episode, we discuss many games that at least one of us is anticipating the release of within the last half of 2014. Along the way we'll run across our top 10 most anticipated games! We have a lot to cover - 42 games - so, this is part one of two. In two weeks, we'll release part 2. 0:04:55 - 18XX 0:05:52 - Alchemist 0:09:45 - AquaSphere 0:14:35 - Arkwright 0:08:03 - Arler Erde 0:22:52 - Battle of the 5 Armies 0:26:22 - Blocks in Afrika 0:29:57 - Captains of Industry 0:35:13 - Castles of Mad King Ludwig 0:39:09 - City Hall 0:42:41 - Craftsmen 0:46:48 - Dead of Winter 0:50:52 - Deus 0:53:53 - Doomtown: Reloaded 0:58:31 - Evolution 1:03:55 - Fire in the Lake 1:09:34 - Five Tribes 1:12:35 - Greenland 1:15:22 - Hands in the Sea

 Podblast: Heavy Game Awards | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Our newest podblast. In this one, let's give some love to heavy games by starting the Heavy Game of the Year Award. Sort of a Schwerespiel de Jahres! What we hope will become the coveted "Golden Elephant"! Listen to what we have to say and interact with us. Leave a comment here or tweet us using #GoldenElephant to @HeavyCardboard.

 Podblast: GMT Games | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Edward has some quick thoughts for a pretty special program sponsored by GMT games. Way to go!

 Podblast: 1944 Race to the Rhine | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Another podblast, this one about 1944 Race to the Rhine. We just wrapped it up and we're tired from a long day of work and gaming...but hopefully our glimpse into the game can spur some conversation...more to come after more plays!

 Heavy Cardboard Episode 3 – Die Macher | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Episode 3 is hot off the presses! We really dig into the classic and influential German game Die Macher. For those of you that do not speak German, that means "The Macher"...wait, I mean, "The Doer"! Let us know what you think about the episode and the games discussed! 0:01:21 - Recent Acquisitions and Anticipations 0:14:13 - Recent Games Played: 0:12:20 Rococo | 18:57 The Climbers | 22:46 Vanuatu | 28:00 German Railways 0:32:39 - Featured Game: Die Macher 1:24:55 - Podblasting

 Podblast: Master of Economy | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Hey y'all, we're gonna try and do some "podblasts" here and there. A podblast is nothing more than an audio blog posting - short, to the point. Let us know how you like it! In the first one, I give some highlights of Master of Economy - the game we're playing regularly in our Tuesday night group. Drop us a comment on the site!

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