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Hey everyone! On this week’s episode of Dragon’s Demize, we’re reviewing the complex strategy (and stunning miniatures) of CMON’s Rising Sun. Rising Sun is one part territory control, one part action selection, and one part trying not to get BACKSTABBED BY YOUR ALLIES. Each player attempts to lead their clan to victory by marshalling their […] The post Rising Sun appeared first on Dragon's Demize.

Ah Kickstarter. That wonderful place where creativity knows no bounds. We love to talk about the amazing board games that have come out of Kickstarter, but those aren’t the only projects out there. On this week’s episode, we’re highlighting crowdfunded tabletop RPGs. From reboots of old systems like 7th Sea and Scion to incredible new […] The post RPGs on Kickstarter appeared first on Dragon's Demize.

YES IT’S TIME! Dragon’s Demize is finally reviewing the much-discussed Spirit Island. Spirit Island is a “cooperative settler-destruction” game for 1-4 players. You take on the role of spirits who are trying to drive the invaders off their island. There’s tons of replayability, as the spirits, adversaries, power cards, and even the island itself can […] The post Spirit Island! appeared first on Dragon's Demize.

IT’S BACK! Two games go head to head in this week’s Meeple vs. Meeple podcast! This time, it’s the titans of legacy: Pandemic Legacy Seasons One and Two. While each of these games has a lot to offer, our champions give no quarter. Greg and Lesley think that Season One’s superior storytelling and relationships between […] The post Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 vs. Season 2 appeared first on Dragon's Demize.

It’s another exciting RPG episode here on Dragon’s Demize. We’ve talked before about how much we love worldbuilding. Constructing massive cosmologies and dynastic politics can keep us entertained for hours. But what about the smaller stuff? What do the NPCs do when the players aren’t around? Who writes the music that the bard plays down […] The post Worldbuilding: It’s the Little Things appeared first on Dragon's Demize.

Welcome back to Dragon’s Demize, listeners! On today’s episode, we’re reviewing one of Jakub’s long-time favorites: In The Name Of Odin. In this card-based game of Viking conquest, players have to manage their ships, heroes, and vikings in order to conduct succesful raids. Each action card has multiple uses, so carefully balancing your available resources […] The post In The Name Of Odin appeared first on Dragon's Demize.

Hello listeners! We’re excited to bring you a new style of episode today. We had a lot of fun breaking down what was good or not in co-op games, so we decided to expand on that format! On the first ever Good, Bad, and Ugly, we tackle Dungeon Crawlers. Games like Zombicide, Gloomhaven, and others […] The post Dungeon Crawlers – Good, Bad, and Ugly appeared first on Dragon's Demize.

Hello listeners! On today’s episode, Jakub and Greg review Reef, the new abstract pattern-building game from Emerson Matsuchi. Players use cards to collect coral and score points based on the patterns that appear in their reef. Since the cards that gain you coral are the same ones that score points, you have to make sure […] The post Reef appeared first on Dragon's Demize.

On today’s RPG-focused episode, Greg and Jakub shine a light on one of the less popular adventure settings: swamps. Everybody’s seen the standard Tolkein-esque campaign on the plains and in the forest. Ports and mountins get their hare of love too. But what about swamps? Join us as we examine some of the fantastic things […] The post Underutilized RPG Settings: The Swamp appeared first on Dragon's Demize.

Don’t worry, you’re not having a stroke! We’re just examining board gaming themes! Our intrepid panelists discuss how theme can amplify the mechanics of a board game and tie everything together, when chosen carefully. They also talk about what’s popular and discuss opportunities to explore less common themes. The post Trading Zombies in the Mediterranean – WashingCon 2018 Panel appeared first on Dragon's Demize.

Worker Placement. Euro game. “Heavy” vs. “Light.” If you’ve played a board game in the past five years, there’s a good chance you’ve heard these and other terms used to describe and categorize games. But what do these terms actually mean? Join our panelists as they discuss where these terms came from, how and why […] The post The Gaming Glossary – WashingCon 2018 Panel appeared first on Dragon's Demize.

It’s a safe bet that most people who call themselves “gamers” have mused on the idea of designing their own game. But how would that work? At this WashingCon 2018 panel, four board game designers talk about what it takes, from designing your first game, to getting it published, to making your passion a career. The post So You Wanna Be A Game Designer? – WashingCon 2018 Panel appeared first on Dragon's Demize.

Gaming is an incredible pastime, that can bring together people from all walks of life. Gamers as a community thrive when everyone is made to feel welcome, regardless of their identity or background. Washingcon is no different, and strives to embrace these principles. This year’s inclusive gaming panels featured an incredible group of people discussing […] The post Inclusive Gaming – WashingCon 2018 Panel appeared first on Dragon's Demize.

Welcome back listeners! We’re back to the reviews this week, with a look at Warsaw: City of Ruins. In Warsaw, 2-4 players attempt to build the highest scoring district within the titular city. Along the way, they’ll construct theaters and parks, compete for public buildings, and weather two World Wars. While drafting and tile-placement are […] The post Warsaw: City of Ruins appeared first on Dragon's Demize.

Howdy listeners! If you’re anything like us, you just spent the past 48 hours hanging out with some awesome board gamers at WashingCon 2018! As always, we had a blast and we’re super excited to bring you a rundown from the convention. There were classic events like Two Rooms and a Boom, exciting new activities […] The post WashingCon 2018! appeared first on Dragon's Demize.