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A brief podcast about hobby board games, recorded by English professor Brendan Riley on brief 15 minute walks around town. Join us for a stroll as we discuss mechanisms, gameplay,...
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A brief podcast about hobby board games, recorded by English professor Brendan Riley on brief 15 minute walks around town. Join us for a stroll as we discuss mechanisms, gameplay, theory, and topics of the day.
Find show notes at RattleboxGames.com
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Find show notes at RattleboxGames.com
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20 JAN 2025 · Brendan presents his updated Top 50 games, but in order of how good their art is. Join us, won’t you?
- 40. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/228341/pulsar-2849 (2017) (#20, not on the list in ’22. Highest: #11 in ’19)
- 39. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/311193/anno-1800-the-board-game (2020) (#44, down 10 spots from 34 in ’22)
- 38. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2511/sherlock-holmes-consulting-detective-the-thames-mu (1982) (#46, down 34 spots from 12 in ’22. Highest: #2 in ’15)
- 37. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/68448/7-wonders (2010) (#45, up 4 spots from 49 in ’22. Highest: 37 in ’17)
- 36. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247763/underwater-cities (2018) (#24, down 19 spots from 5 in ’22)
Top 2025 Updated 50 list revealed so far:
- 08. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/167791/terraforming-mars (2016) (up 3 spots from 11 in ’22)
- 10. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/63888/innovation (2010) (new to the list)
- 18. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/231733/obsession (2018) (up 2 spots from 20 in ’22)
- 19. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/161936/pandemic-legacy-season-1 (2015) (down 12 spots from #7 in ’22. Highest #3 in ’17)
- 20. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/228341/pulsar-2849 (2017) (not on the list in ’22. Highest: #11 in ’19)
- 23. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/308765/praga-caput-regni (2020) (new to the list)
- 24. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247763/underwater-cities (2018) (down 19 spots from 5 in ’22)
- 38. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/110327/lords-of-waterdeep (2012) (up 2 spots from #40 in ’22)
- 42. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/245934/carpe-diem (2018) (down 26 spots from 16 in ’22. Highest: 12 in ’19)
- 43. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/238799/messina-1347 (2021) (new to the list)
- 44. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/311193/anno-1800-the-board-game (2020) (down 10 spots from 34 in ’22)
- 45. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/68448/7-wonders (2010) (up 4 spots from 49 in ’22. Highest: 37 in ’17)
- 46. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2511/sherlock-holmes-consulting-detective-the-thames-mu (1982) (down 34 spots from 12 in ’22. Highest: #2 in ’15)
- 47. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/124361/concordia (2013) (new to the list)https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/382843/evacuation (2023) (#49, new to the list)
- 49. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/382843/evacuation (2023) (new to the list)
https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/233763/my-top-50What are your favorite games with sub-standard art? Share over on https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3269/.
Transcribed
19 JAN 2025 · Brendan presents his updated Top 50 games, but in order of how good their art is. Join us, won’t you?
- 45. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/238799/messina-1347 (2021) (#43, new to the list)
- 44. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/110327/lords-of-waterdeep (2012) (#38, up 2 spots from #40 in ’22)
- 43. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/382843/evacuation (2023) (#49, new to the list)
- 42. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/161936/pandemic-legacy-season-1 (2015) (#19, down 12 spots from #7 in ’22. Highest #3 in ’17)
- 41. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/308765/praga-caput-regni (2020) (#23, new to the list)
Top 2025 Updated 50 list revealed so far:
- 08. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/167791/terraforming-mars (2016) (up 3 spots from 11 in ’22)
- 10. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/63888/innovation (2010) (new to the list)
- 18. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/231733/obsession (2018) (up 2 spots from 20 in ’22)
- 19. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/161936/pandemic-legacy-season-1 (2015) (down 12 spots from #7 in ’22. Highest #3 in ’17)
- 23. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/308765/praga-caput-regni (2020) (new to the list)
- 38. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/110327/lords-of-waterdeep (2012) (up 2 spots from #40 in ’22)
- 42. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/245934/carpe-diem (2018) (down 26 spots from 16 in ’22. Highest: 12 in ’19)
- 43. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/238799/messina-1347 (2021) (new to the list)
- 47. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/124361/concordia (2013) (new to the list)https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/382843/evacuation (2023) (#49, new to the list)
- 49. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/382843/evacuation (2023) (new to the list)
https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/233763/my-top-50What are your favorite games with sub-standard art? Share over on https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3269/.
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16 JAN 2025 · In this game, Brendan presents his updated Top 50 games, but in order of how good their art is. Join us, won’t you?
- 50. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/124361/concordia (2013) (#47, new to the list)
- 49. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/167791/terraforming-mars (2016) (#8, up 3 spots from 11 in ’22)
- 48. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/63888/innovation (2010) (#10, new to the list)
- 47. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/245934/carpe-diem (2018) (#42, down 26 spots from 16 in ’22. Highest: 12 in ’19)
- 46. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/231733/obsession (2018) (#18, up 2 spots from 20 in ’22)
Top 2025 Updated 50 list revealed so far:
- 08. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/167791/terraforming-mars (2016) (up 3 spots from 11 in ’22)
- 10. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/63888/innovation (2010) (new to the list)
- 18. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/231733/obsession (2018) (up 2 spots from 20 in ’22)
- 42. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/245934/carpe-diem (2018) (down 26 spots from 16 in ’22. Highest: 12 in ’19)
- 47. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/124361/concordia (2013) (new to the list)
https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/233763/my-top-50What are your favorite games with sub-standard art? Share over on https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3269/.
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14 JAN 2025 · Brendan shares his first impressions of five games. Join us, won’t you?
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/261140/flipology(2019)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/226454/miaui(2017)
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/313262/shamans(2021)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/5086/electronic-mall-madness(1989)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1475/careers(1955)
What games have you tried recently? Share your thoughts over onhttp://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3269/.
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13 JAN 2025 · Brendan tries out a new segment: Astrology Files. In this episode, he talks about what games Capricorns must be good at. Join us, won’t you?
- https://www.allure.com/story/zodiac-sign-personality-traits-dates#Capricorn
- Time
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/123540/tokaido (2012)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/231581/auztralia (2018)
- Patience
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/10400/patience (1783)
- Perseverance
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256997/perseverance-castaway-chronicles-episodes-1-and-2Â (2022)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/63888/innovation (2010)
- Dedication
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/182028/through-the-ages-a-new-story-of-civilization (2015)
- Sea Goat
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/63975/mountain-goats (2010)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/234277/nusfjord (2017)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/170216/blood-rage (2015)
- Material and Emotional Realms
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/175914/food-chain-magnate (2015)
What games would you recommend for these traits? What games do you like as Capricorns? https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3269/
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9 JAN 2025 · Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried out recently, and one game he dusted off. Join us, won’t you?
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/421208/wrath-of-fire-mountain(2024)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/373106/sky-team(2023)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/163602/xcom-the-board-game(2015) revisited
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/414317/harmonies(2024)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3434083/place-1-animal-cube-annoying-rule-book-choice-unre
What games have you tried recently? Do you know any of these games? Share your thoughts over on https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3269/.
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9 JAN 2025 · Brendan looks back at 2010 and talks about the games he thinks are best from that year. Join us, won’t you?Exempt
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/68448/7-wonders (2010)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/65781/london (2010)
Top 5
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/63888/innovation (2010)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/85036/20th-century (2010)
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/63975/mountain-goats (2010)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/71721/space-hulk-death-angel-the-card-game (2010)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/73761/k2Â (2010)
Want to play
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/57390/catacombs (2010)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/65532/defenders-of-the-realm (2010)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/62219/dominant-species (2010)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/66188/fresco (2010)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/83195/ghost-blitz (2010)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/70512/luna (2010)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/25292/merchants-and-marauders (2010)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/64826/moongha-invaders-mad-scientists-and-atomic-monster (2010)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/65907/mystery-express (2010)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/87890/pret-a-porter (2010)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/77130/sid-meiers-civilization-the-board-game (2010)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/42052/vinhos (2010)
Honorable Mentions
- Best Theme: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/65515/nuns-on-the-run (2010)
- Coolest Experience: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/82168/escape-from-the-aliens-in-outer-space (2010)
- Great Origin: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/71836/onirim (2010)
- Most Anxiety: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/67877/anomia (2010)
Played
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/48726/alien-frontiers (2010)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/54137/battle-sheep (2010)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/65611/cthulhu-dice (2010)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/65244/forbidden-island (2010)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/98778/hanabi (2010)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/73070/olympus (2010)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/42452/rattus (2010)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/113289/snake-oil (2010)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/73439/troyes (2010)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/66588/wits-and-wagers-family (2010)
What are your favorite 2010 games? Share your thoughts over on https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3269/.
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7 JAN 2025 · Brendan shares his thoughts about three games he played recently for the first time. Join us, won’t you?
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/368173/lets-go-to-japan(2024)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/374447/ulterior-design(2023)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256382/disney-villainous-the-worst-takes-it-all(2018)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/337389/snakesss (2021)
What games have you been playing lately? Share your thoughts over on https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3269/.
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6 JAN 2025 · Brendan talks about the books he read in Quarter 3 of 2024. Join us, won’t you?
- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6970305011
- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6889758112
- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6810133820
- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6731230510
- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6711413006
- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6711403924
- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6687201556
- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6612340014
- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/246910829
What did you read in Q3 of 2024? Share your reading over on https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3269/.
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4 JAN 2025 · Brendan talks about three games he played recently for the first time. Join us, won’t you?
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/318243/hitster(2022)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/365453/look-at-the-stars(2022)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2593/pass-the-pigs(1977) revisited
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/155703/evolution(2014)
What games have you tried for the first time recently? Share your thoughts over on https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3269/.
A brief podcast about hobby board games, recorded by English professor Brendan Riley on brief 15 minute walks around town. Join us for a stroll as we discuss mechanisms, gameplay,...
show more
A brief podcast about hobby board games, recorded by English professor Brendan Riley on brief 15 minute walks around town. Join us for a stroll as we discuss mechanisms, gameplay, theory, and topics of the day.
Find show notes at RattleboxGames.com
show less
Find show notes at RattleboxGames.com
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| Categories | Games |
| Website | rattleboxgames.com |
| brendan@rattleboxgames.com |
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