Never Stop Gaming - Board Games, Card Games, and RPGs http://www.strangeassembly.com en-us Copyright 2010-15 chris@strangeassembly.com (Chris Stevenson) Fri, 6 Jul 2012 08:30:00 -0400 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:11:00 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss jay@strangeassembly.com (Jay Earle) Strange Assembly Crew Never Stop Gaming Strange Assembly covers every sort of tabletop gaming - board games, card games, and RPGs. Most episodes feature game reviews or looks at upcoming games, with occassional forays into strategy topics. Strange Assembly strangeassembly@gmail.com clean http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_000_Introduction.mp3 No one can be told what the Strange Assembly is. You have to hear it for yourself. Podcasts Mon, 21 Jun 2010 23:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Introduction No one can be told what the Strange Assembly is. You have to hear it for yourself. 00:05:02 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, LCG http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20004%20-%20Twice-Cutting%20Spirit.mp3 Strange Assembly discusses War of Honor, Solving the Riddle 2010, the Imperial Gift Part 3 for the CCG, the core book for the 4th Edition of the RPG, and the festivities at this year's GenCon Indy. Podcasts Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:18:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Topics include the announcement of War of Honor (a new L5R multiplayer product), information on Solving the Riddle 2010, looks at the Imperial Gift, Part 3 and the RPG 4E core book, and a discussion of the festivities at GenCon 2010. Episode 004: Twice Cutting Spirit 02:05:38 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20011%20-%20Infallible%20and%20Completely%20Worthless%20(Part%202).mp3 Chris, Trevor, Jay, and Kevin feature in the second half of this two-part episode. The crew wastes some time ruminating on a suggested change to stronghold design in the next base set, and on how to 'fix' dishonor. Plus some discussion of Thunderstone and a little bit of Toss-Up! Podcasts Mon, 27 Sep 2010 11:06:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No The crew wastes some time ruminating on a suggested change to stronghold design in the next base set, and on how to 'fix' dishonor. Plus some discussion of Thunderstone and a little bit of Toss-Up! Episode 011: Infallible and Completely Worthless (Part 2) 01:13:36 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/phpBB3/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20016%20-%20Mega-Games%20and%20Eating%20Your%20Brains.mp3 The Strange Assembly crew sink their teeth into the Empire's Glory mega-game, and discuss the upcoming L5R RPG releases, the L5R holiday pack, and the Wrath of the Elements expansion for Thunderstone. Podcasts Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:43:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No The Strange Assembly crew sink their teeth into the Empire's Glory mega-game, and discuss the upcoming L5R RPG releases, the L5R holiday pack, and the Wrath of the Elements expansion for Thunderstone. Episode 016: Mega-Games and Eating Your Brains 01:25:56 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/phpBB3/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20017%20-%20Resolution.mp3 The Strange Assembly crew discuss Topaz Championships, the end of the second mega-game, the Empire at War environment, and make some resolutions for the new year. Also featuring an interview with AEGTodd about the upcoming Nightfall game. Podcasts Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:23:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No The Strange Assembly crew discuss Topaz Championships, the end of the second mega-game, the Empire at War environment, and make some resolutions for the new year. Also featuring an interview with AEGTodd about the upcoming Nightfall game. Episode 017: Resolution 01:51:40 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/phpBB3/ http://strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20020%20-%20Dead%20of%20Night.mp3 Chris and Jay talk Kotei, Kotei, Kotei. The Kotei story, the upcoming Kotei season and of course Nightfall ... at the Kotei. Podcasts Tue, 22 Feb 2011 20:01:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Chris and Jay talk Kotei, Kotei, Kotei. The Kotei story, the upcoming Kotei season and of course Nightfall ... at the Kotei. Episode 020: Dead of Night 01:15:13 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20024%20-%20Halfway%20Between%20The%20Gutter%20And%20The%20Stars.mp3 Chris, Trevor, and Jay discourse on recent Kotei happenings and Emperor Edition news. Then Katie Stevenson makes her Strange Assembly debut as The Adventurers is reviewed. Podcasts Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:01:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Chris, Trevor, and Jay discourse on recent Kotei happenings and Emperor Edition news. Then Katie Stevenson makes her Strange Assembly debut as The Adventurers is reviewed. Episode 024: Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars 00:47:10 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/ http://strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20025%20-%20That's%20One%20Doomed%20Podcast.mp3 The Strange Assembly crew gives a rundown of Kotei season, including a thorough discussion of Spider Breeder. The cast previews two cards from Before the Dawn, looks at the latest episode of the Imperial Herald, and reviews Thunderstone: Doomgate Legion. Podcasts Fri, 06 May 2011 21:01:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No The Strange Assembly crew gives a rundown of Kotei season, including a thorough discussion of Spider Breeder. Previews from Before the Dawn, the latest episode of the Imperial Herald, and Thunderstone: Doomgate Legion. Episode 025: That's One Doomed Podcast 01:42:32 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20026%20-%20It's%20Always%20Dorkest%20(Part%201).mp3 Chris, Jay, Trevor, and Kevin kick off the Strange Assembly breakdown of Before the Dawn. Plus, Chris finally delivers on his promised review of Emerald Empire (4E). Podcasts Tue, 31 May 2011 21:01:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Chris, Jay, Trevor, and Kevin kick off the Strange Assembly breakdown of Before the Dawn. Plus, Chris finally delivers on his promised review of Emerald Empire (4E). Episode 026: It's Always Dorkest (Part 1) 01:44:43 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20028%20-%20It's%20Always%20Dorkest%20(Part%203).mp3 The Strange Assembly crew wraps up its discussion of Before the Dawn, and reviews Thornwood Siege, the latest expansion for Thunderstone. Podcasts Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:01:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No The Strange Assembly crew wraps up its discussion of Before the Dawn, and reviews Thornwood Siege, the latest expansion for Thunderstone Episode 028: It's Always Dorkest (Part 3) 01:00:07 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20029%20-%20War%20of%20Honor%20Extravaganza.mp3 Chris, Jay, and Jon talk about War of Honor, War of Honor, and War of Honor. Podcasts Sat, 25 Jun 2011 11:28:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Chris, Jay, and Jon talk about War of Honor, War of Honor, and War of Honor. Episode 029: War of Honor Extravaganza 01:43:40 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20030%20-%20Pity%20the%20Fools.mp3 The Strange Assembly crew rambles its way through cut system proposals, splitting attacks, and other jibber-jabber. Plus the Strange Assembly review of Nightfall: Martial Law. Podcasts Sun, 10 Jul 2011 23:58:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No The Strange Assembly crew rambles its way through cut system proposals, splitting attacks, and other jibber-jabber. Plus the Strange Assembly review of Nightfall: Martial Law. Episode 030: Pity the Fools 01:05:11 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20035%20-%20GenCon%202011%20Review.mp3 Chris does some field reporting from GenCon 2011. Then, Chris, Trevor, Kevin, and Justin chat about what they played, did, and saw at GenCon this year. Podcasts Sat, 27 Aug 2011 08:55:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Strange Assembly looks back at GenCon 2011. Episode 035 – GenCon 2011 Review 02:09:59 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20036%20-%20Draco%20Malfoy.mp3 The Strange Assembly crew talks about Solving the Riddle and the fallout from GenCon 2011 and recent events in the story. Plus, the Strange Assembly audio review of Ninja: Legend of the Scorpion Clan. Podcasts Wed, 31 Aug 2011 07:35:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Strange Assembly review Ninja: LOTSC, and talks about recent tournament and story events in the L5R universe. Episode 036 – Draco Malfoy 01:19:21 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20040%20-%20Beyond%20Gamers%20and%20Evil.mp3 The Strange Assembly crew - and Mike Cook - review Penny Arcade: The Game - Gamers v. Evil, Rune Age, 7 Wonders, and the 7 Wonders expansion Leaders. Podcasts Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:45:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Strange Assembly reviews Rune Age, 7 Wonders, and the Penny Arcade deckbuilding game. Episode 040 – Beyond Gamers and Evil 01:24:43 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20043%20-%20Advance%20Scout.mp3 The Strange Assembly crew previews the Emperor Edition starter decks, reviews the upcoming Thunderstone Advance, and chats some more about themes for the upcoming Kotei season. Podcasts Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Strange Assembly looks at Emperor Edition starter decks, Thunderstone Advance, and the EE environment. Episode 043 - Advance Scout 01:19:31 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, Mike Cook, CCG, Card Games, Board Games, RPGs, reviews http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20045%20-%20Magnum%20(Part%202).mp3 The Strange Assembly crew talks about printing problems with Emperor Edition, floor rules changes (including prize splitting and cut systems), the new Kotei Pack cards, and more ruminations on DnD4E. Podcasts Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Strange Assembly takes on a grab bag of L5R topics, plus D+D4E. Episode 045 - Magnum (Part 2) 00:53:15 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Justin Purdy, Mike Cook, Randy Slaven, CCG, Card Games, Board Games, RPGs, reviews http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20048%20-%20It%20Is%20Very%20Cold%20In%20Space.mp3 The Strange Assembly crew discusses Kotei Season and Embers of War previews, then reviews Nightfall: Coldest War, Core Worlds, and Eminent Domain. Podcasts Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Strange Assembly takes on the 2012 Kotei season, Embers of War previews, Nightfall Coldest War, Core Worlds, and Eminent Domain Episode 048 - It Is Very Cold In Space 01:33:18 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Justin Purdy, Mike Cook, CCG, Card Games, Board Games, RPGs, reviews http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20049%20-%20Refrigerator%20(Part%201).mp3 The Strange Assembly crew discusses the Knoxville Kotei and a whole lot of board games. Podcasts Thu, 10 May 2012 20:30:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Strange Assembly talks about the Knoxville Kotei and a whole mess of board games. Episode 049 - Refrigerator (Part 1) 00:58:28 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Mike Cook, Kevin Kennedy, CCG, Card Games, Board Games, RPGs, reviews http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20054%20-%20Diabolic.mp3 Strange Assembly takes a last look at the EE environment, then talks about WC3, the two new L5R RPG books, and The Shadow's Embrace. Plus DnDNext, Quarriors, Thunderstone Avatars, Kickstarter, gaming awards, and Diablo 3 are discussed. Podcasts Sun, 10 Jun 2012 17:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No A last look at the Emperor Edition environment, then talk about Winter Court 3, the two new L5R RPG books, and The Shadow's Embrace. DnDNext, Quarriors, Thunderstone Avatars, Kickstarter, gaming awards, and Diablo 3 are discussed. Episode 054 - Diabolic 02:08:31 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Jay Earle, Mike Cook, CCG, Card Games, Board Games, RPGs, reviews http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20056%20-%20Naga%20Babies%20(Part%202).mp3 Strange Assembly looks at the recent L5R storyline, then reviews Nightfall: Dark Rages and Infiltration. Podcasts Sun, 01 Jul 2012 17:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Strange Assembly looks at the recent L5R storyline, then reviews Nightfall: Dark Rages and Infiltration. Episode 056 - Naga Babies (Part 2) 01:14:23 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Jay Earle, Kevin Kennedy, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games, Board Games, RPGs, reviews http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20057%20-%20Random.mp3 Strange Assembly looks at changing how the starting player is determined, tiebreakers in L5R, Winter Court season, the GenCon promo pack, Lost Cities, Through the Ages, Quarriors, and a full review of WizWar. Podcasts Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Strange Assembly looks at how the starting player is determined, Winter Court, GenCon promos, tiebreakers, WizWar, Lost Cities, Through the Ages, and Quarriors. Episode 057 - Random 01:37:57 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Jay Earle, Mike Cook, CCG, Card Games, Board Games, RPGs, reviews http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20058%20-%20Embrace%20(Part%201).mp3 The Strange Assembly crew previews GenCon 2012 and kicks off the Shadow's Embrace set review with a look at Mantis and Unicorn-centric cards. Podcasts Thu, 02 Aug 2012 21:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Strange Assembly previews GenCon 2012 and kicks off the Shadow's Embrace set review Episode 058 - Embrace (Part 1) 01:16:22 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Jay Earle, Mike Cook, CCG, Card Games, Board Games, RPGs, reviews, Valentine, Justin Purdy http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20061%20-%20GenCon%202012%20AEG%20Interviews.mp3 Chris sits down with Todd Rowland and Jeff Quick to talk about Smash Up, Tempest, Nightfall, and Thunderstone. Podcasts Wed, 22 Aug 2012 20:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Chris interviews Todd Rowland and Jeff Quick about Smash Up, Tempest, Nightfall, and Thunderstone. Episode 061 - GenCon 2012 AEG Interviews 00:45:28 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, CCG, Card Games, Board Games, RPGs, reviews http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20064%20-%20GenCon%202012%20Review%20(Part%202).mp3 Strange Assembly discusses new games from GenCon, including all sorts of Star Wars (RPG, LCG, X-Wing), Netrunner, Merchant of Venus, DC Deck-Building, Smash Up, Seven Sisters, DnD Next, FlowerFall, Doctor Who, Ugg-Tect, 3012, Relic, and Star Trek Catan. Podcasts Thu, 06 Sep 2012 23:30:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Strange Assembly talks about new games from GenCon. Episode 064 - GenCon 2012 Review (Part 2) 01:46:25 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, CCG, Card Games, Board Games, RPGs, reviews http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20067%20-%20Joyce.mp3 The Strange Assembly crew talks about the recent errata, new keywords, the Forgotten Legacy reprint, and Romance of the Nine Kingdoms. Podcasts Fri, 05 Oct 2012 21:15:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Strange Assembly talks errata, keywords, and the Gamers. Episode 067 - Joyce 01:16:17 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, CCG, Card Games, Board Games, RPGs, reviews, Jay Earle, Justin Purdy http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20072%20-%20Tempest.mp3 Strange Assembly looks at the new Tempest game line, including Courtier, Mercante, Dominare, and Love Letter. Podcasts Sun, 06 Jan 2013 20:15:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean The new Tempest games - Courtier, Mercante, Dominare, and Love Letter. Episode 072 - Tempest 00:29:37 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, CCG, Card Games, Board Games, RPGs, reviews, Mike Cook, Jay Earle, Tempest http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20073%20-%20CIAO.mp3 Strange Assembly looks at developments in L5R and the best of 2012. Podcasts Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Strange Assembly looks at developments in L5R and the best of 2012. Episode 073 - Ciao 2012 Ciao 2013 01:17:39 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, CCG, Card Games, Board Games, RPGs, reviews, Mike Cook, Jay Earle http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20079%20-%20Thunderdome.mp3 Strange Assembly on Kotei 2013, SimCity, and Imperial Histories II. But mostly Kotei 2013. Podcasts Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:15:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew no Kotei 2013 Episode 079 - Thunderdome 00:45:40 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, CCG, Card Games, Board Games, RPGs, reviews, interviews http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_083_Thunderscape.mp3 Shawn Carman stops in to talk about his new RPG, Thunderscape: The World of Aden, which is currently on Kickstarter. Podcasts Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Shawn Carman talks Thunderscape: The World of Aden. Episode 083 - Thunderscape 00:31:39 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, Card Games, Board Games, RPGs, reviews, interviews, CCG, LCG http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_089_Mayans.mp3 Strange Assembly lays down some board game mini-reviews of Tzolk'in, Elder Sign, the Gotham City Strategy Game, King of Tokyo, Suburbia, Descent 2.0 and City of Remnants. Podcasts Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:45:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Strange Assembly lays down some board game mini-reviews of Tzolk'in, Elder Sign, the Gotham City Strategy Game, King of Tokyo, Suburbia, Descent 2.0 and City of Remnants. Episode 089 - The Mayans Were Wrong 00:47:26 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, Card Games, Board Games, RPGs, reviews, interviews, CCG, LCG http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_099_Hexed.mp3 Strange Assembly talks about the Chess previews for Android: Netrunner and the digital TCG Hex. Podcasts Sun, 21 Jul 2013 23:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Strange Assembly talks Netrunner and Hex. Episode 099 - Hexed 00:56:42 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Card Games, Board Games, RPGs, reviews, Netrunner, Hex http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_101_Dalmatians.mp3 Strange Assembly looks at recent releases Guildhall: Job Faire, Viticulture, the Thunderstone Starter Set, Boss Monster, and Trains. Podcasts Sun, 04 Aug 2013 22:30:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Looks at Guildhall: Job Faire, Viticulture, Thunderstone Starter Set, Boss Monster, and Trains. Episode 101 - Dalmatians 00:28:42 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Card Games, Board Games, RPGs, reviews http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_103_Well_Played.mp3 Reviews of the Love Letter Kanai Factory Limited Edition, Trains, Maximum Throwdown, Augustus, Cinque Terre, Fish Cook and Sushi Go!. Podcasts Sun, 18 Aug 2013 14:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew no Reviews of Love Letter, Trains, Maximum Throwdown, Augustus, Cinque Terre, Fish Cook and Sushi Go! Episode 103 - Well Played 00:59:29 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Card Games, Board Games, RPGs, reviews http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_106_Let_Us_Talk_About_Hex.mp3 From GenCon 2013, Jay and Mike interview Cryptozoic CCO Cory Jones about the upcoming digital MMO/TCG, Hex: Shards of Fate. Podcasts Fri, 30 Aug 2013 22:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Interview about Hex with Cory Jones of Cryptozoic. Episode 106 - Let's Talk About Hex 00:30:44 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Card Games, Board Games, RPGs, reviews, interview, Hex http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_108_GenCon_2013.mp3 Strange Assembly looks at all sorts of new games from GenCon 2013 - DnD Next, Firefly, Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, Trains, X-Wing cinematic, Space Cadets: Dice Duels, Blood Bound, Hex and more! Podcasts Wed, 11 Sep 2013 21:15:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean GenCon 2013 Wrap-Up Episode 108 - GenCon 2013 Wrap-Up 01:07:27 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Card Games, Board Games, RPGs, reviews, interviews http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_113_Sophia_Regina.mp3 The Strange Assembly crew looks at Card Hunter, High Command, Firefly, Time 'n' Space and the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game. Podcasts Fri, 4 Oct 2013 10:30:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Reviews of High Command, Firefly, Time 'n' Space, Card Hunter and the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game. Episode 113 - Sophia Regina 00:42:59 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, Card Games, Board Games, RPGs, reviews, interviews, Pathfinder, Firefly http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_121_One_Two_Box.mp3 Chris and Jay review Canalis, 12 Realms, Cheaty Mages, Thunderstone: Numenera, Coup, Snowdonia, and Spryrium. Podcasts Mon, 23 Dec 2013 00:30:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Chris and Jay review another half-dozen board games. Episode 121 - One Two Box 00:50:13 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Card Games, Board Games, RPGs, reviews, interviews, Netrunner http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_122_Euphoria.mp3 Chris, Jay and Mike review Euphoria, Rampage, Star Realms, Going Going Gone, Scoundrels of Skullport, Empire of Zidal, Terra Mystica, Walk the Plank, The Agents, Expedition Famous Explorers, Twin Tin Bots, and 7 Card Slugfest. Podcasts Wed, 15 Jan 2014 09:15:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Reviews of Euphoria, Rampage, Star Realms, Going Going Gone, Scoundrels of Skullport, Empire of Zidal, Terra Mystica, Walk the Plank, The Agents, Expedition Famous Explorers, Twin Tin Bots, and 7 Card Slugfest. Episode 122 - Euphoria 01:20:28 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Card Games, Board Games, RPGs, reviews, interviews, Netrunner http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_124_Sally.mp3 The gaming year in review for 2013, including unofficial game of the year Viticulture and other top picks Trains, Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, Coup, and Star Realms. Podcasts Wed, 22 Jan 2014 21:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean The gaming year in review for 2013, including unofficial game of the year Viticulture and other top picks Trains, Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, Coup, and Star Realms. Episode 124 - Sally 00:26:37 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Card Games, Board Games, RPGs, reviews, interviews, Netrunner http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_125_The_Horror.mp3 The crew reviews Eldritch Horror, GravWell, Firefly: Out to the Black, and Eminent Domain: Escalation. Podcasts Thu, 06 Feb 2014 22:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean The crew reviews Eldritch Horror, GravWell, Firefly: Out to the Black, and Eminent Domain: Escalation. Episode 125 - The Horror 00:27:39 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Card Games, Board Games, RPGs, reviews, interviews, Netrunner http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_129_Farming.mp3 Chris, Jay and Mike talk about Caverna, Mai Star, Task-Kalar, Francis Drake and the Galactic Orders expansion for Core Worlds. Podcasts Wed, 12 Mar 2014 21:45:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Chris, Jay and Mike talk about Caverna, Mai Star, Task-Kalar, Francis Drake and the Galactic Orders expansion for Core Worlds. Episode 129 - Farming 00:43:51 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, interviews, Star Wars http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_130_Hoyuk.mp3 Chris talks with Alexander Argyropoulos of MAGE Company about Hoyuk, on Kickstarter now through the end of March 2014. Podcasts Tue, 18 Mar 2014 19:15:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Chris talks with Alexander Argyropoulos of MAGE Company about Hoyuk, on Kickstarter now through the end of March 2014. Episode 130 - Hoyuk 00:13:17 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, interviews, Star Wars http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_132_Rebalanced.mp3 The Strange Assembly crew talks about Chris leaving Netrunner, a lack of Star Wars LCG releases, the return of Doomtown, the launch of Warhammer 40K Conquest, and the good old days of Vampire. Podcasts Sun, 23 Mar 2014 00:15:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean The Strange Assembly crew talks about Chris leaving Netrunner, a lack of Star Wars LCG releases, the return of Doomtown, the launch of Warhammer 40K Conquest, and the good old days of Vampire. Episode 132 - Rebalanced 00:29:29 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, interviews, Star Wars http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_134_Mass_Effect.mp3 More than a little late, Chris finally gets the chance to play the Mass Effect trilogy, and discovers one of the best video game series of all time. Plus Yomi, the Street Fighter Deckbuilding Game, Carcassonne South Seas, Concordia, Pandemic and Hearthstone. Podcasts Sun, 4 May 2014 13:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Chris finally plays Mass Effect, one of the greatest video game series of all time. Plus Yomi, the Street Fighter Deckbuilding Game, Carcassonne South Seas, Concordia, Pandemic and Hearthstone. Episode 134 - Mass Effect 00:50:04 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, interviews, Star Wars http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_135_Ornamental_Arrangement_1.mp3 The Strange Assembly crew talks Dungeons and Dragons, Doomtown Reloaded and Marvel Dice Masters. Plus Lords of Vegas, Mundus Novus, Coal Baron, Lewis and Clark, Lady Alice, Manhattan Project, Snow Tails, Dos Rios, Cities, Splendor, Forbidden Desert and Storage Wars. Podcasts Tue, 27 May 2014 21:30:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean The Strange Assembly crew talks Dungeons and Dragons, Doomtown Reloaded, Marvel Dice Masters, and more! Episode 135 - An Ornamental Arrangement, Part 1 00:55:00 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, interviews, Star Wars http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_136_Ornamental_Arrangement_2.mp3 The Strange Assembly crew talks about the recent lawsuit by Wizards of the Coast against the digital TCG Hex. Podcasts Thu, 29 May 2014 23:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean The Strange Assembly crew talks about the recent lawsuit by Wizards of the Coast against the digital TCG Hex. Episode 136 - An Ornamental Arrangement, Part 2 00:39:10 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, interviews, Star Wars http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_138_Remember_Me.mp3 Chris and Jay review Valley of the Kings, Quantum, Sail to India, Russian Railroads, Science Fiction Double Feature for Smash Up, Steam Park, Worlds Collide for Thunderstone Advance, and Bruges. Podcasts Sun, 09 Jun 2014 22:45:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Chris and Jay review some new games, including Valley of the Kings, Thunderstone Worlds Collide, and Bruges. Episode 138 - Remember Me 00:53:33 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, interviews, Star Wars http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_141_GenCon_2014_Preview.mp3 Chris and Mike count down the top ten things we're looking forward to at GenCon 2014. Next week: L5R at GenCon 2014. Podcasts Sat, 19 Jul 2014 09:30:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Chris and Mike count down the top ten things we're looking forward to at GenCon 2014. Next week: L5R at GenCon 2014. Episode 141 - GenCon 2014 Preview 00:50:01 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, interviews, Star Wars http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_145_GenCon_2014_Review_1.mp3 The Strange Assembly crew looks over the events of GenCon 2014. In this first of three episodes, we cover Trade Day and the first normal day of the convention. Podcasts Sat, 23 Aug 2014 21:30:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean The Strange Assembly crew looks over the events of GenCon 2014. In this first of three episodes, we cover Trade Day and the first normal day of the convention. Episode 144 - Gencon 2014 in Review, Part 1 01:07:18 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, interviews, Star Wars http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_146_GenCon_2014_Review_2.mp3 The Strange Assembly crew looks over the events of GenCon 2014. In this second of three episodes, we cover our activities on Friday. Podcasts Thu, 28 Aug 2014 18:45:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean The Strange Assembly crew looks over the events of GenCon 2014. In this second of three episodes, we cover our activities on Friday. Episode 146 - Gencon 2014 in Review, Part 2 00:49:16 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, interviews, Star Wars http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_147_GenCon_2014_Review_3.mp3 The Strange Assembly crew looks over the events of GenCon 2014. In this third of three episodes, we cover our activities on Saturday and Sunday. Podcasts Mon, 01 Sep 2014 22:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean The Strange Assembly crew looks over the events of GenCon 2014. In this third of three episodes, we cover our activities on Saturday and Sunday. Episode 147 - Gencon 2014 in Review, Part 3 00:44:33 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, interviews, Star Wars http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_152_Not_Constantinople.mp3 Reviews of Istanbul, Bora Bora, Freedom, and Pagoda. Podcasts Thus, 25 Sep 2014 22:45:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Istanbul, Bora Bora, Freedom, Pagoda. Episode 152 - Not Constantinople 00:30:32 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, interviews, Star Wars http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_154_Bramble.mp3 A Doomtown Reloaded preview. Agricloa, Caverna, Tzolk'in, Food Fight, Cash 'n' Guns, Lords of Waterdeep. Munchkin v. Fluxx. Ticket to Ride v. Settlers. Marvel Unlimited. Podcasts Thu, 9 Oct 2014 22:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean A Doomtown Reloaded preview. Agricloa, Caverna, Tzolk'in, Food Fight, Cash 'n' Guns, Lords of Waterdeep. Munchkin v. Fluxx. Ticket to Ride v. Settlers. Marvel Unlimited. Episode 154 - Bramble 00:49:28 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, Doomtown http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_157_Your_Name_Here.mp3 Game review time! Progress: Evolution of Technology, Xia: Legends of a Drift System, Patchistory, Kingsburg, Machi Koro, Lords of Xidit, Battle of Kemble's Cascade. Podcasts Thu, 06 Nov 2014 23:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Progress, Xia, Patchistory, Kingsburg, Machi Koro, Lords of Xidit, Kemble's Cascade. Episode 157 - Your Name Here 00:51:16 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, charity http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_158_Raid_Trade.mp3 Chris interviews Mage Company about its latest Kickstarter, Raid and Trade. Podcasts Mon, 17 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Raid and Trade Episode 158 - Raid and Trade 00:17:19 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, Kickstarter http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_159_Double_Back.mp3 Revisiting the best of 2013 and a first look at the best of 2014. Star Realms, Viticulture, Trains, Doomtown Reloaded, Valley of the Kings, Lords of Xidit, and more. Podcasts Thu, 18 Dec 2014 11:45:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Double Back Revisiting the best of 2013 and a first look at the best of 2014. Star Realms, Viticulture, Trains, Doomtown Reloaded, Valley of the Kings, Lords of Xidit, and more. 00:55:54 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, Doomtown http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_161_Unlimited.mp3 New games uber alles! Mysterium, Five Tribes, Imperial Assault, Red7, Black Fleet, Empire Engine, Scoville, Lagoon, 7 Wonders Babel. Also - comics! Podcasts Tue, 03 Feb 2015 18:30:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Unlimited New games uber alles! Mysterium, Five Tribes, Imperial Assault, Red7, Black Fleet, Empire Engine, Scoville, Lagoon, 7 Wonders Babel. Also - comics!. 01:11:13 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, Marvel http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_162_Tuscany.mp3 A detailed look at the Tuscany expansion for Viticulture. Podcasts Tue, 10 Feb 2015 11:45:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Tuscany A detailed look at the Tuscany expansion for Viticulture. 00:24:57 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, Viticulture http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_166_Spectacular.mp3 Brought to you by the Jack Vasel Memorial Fund charity auction, it's the Legend of the Five Rings new player spectacular! Chris and special guest host Jeremiah Roy are joined by an all-star cast from all of the L5R clans. Podcasts Fri, 27 Mar 2015 17:30:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Spectactular, Spectacular A spectacular welcome to L5R episode, with special guest stars, brought to you by Jeremiah Roy and the JVMF. 01:44:28 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, charity http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_170_Brew_Crew.mp3 The crew discusses Brew Crafters, Alchemists, Xenoshyft Onslaught, Kanban Automotive Revolution, Clockwork Kingdom, Roll for the Galaxy, and Dominion Adventures. Podcasts Mon, 11 May 2015 23:30:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean The Brew Crew Brew Crafters, Alchemists, Roll for the Galaxy, Kanban Automotive Revolution, Clockwork Kingdom, Xenoshyft Onslaught, Dominion Adventures. 01:14:13 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, Brew http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_175_Portmanteau.mp3 Reviews of Cthulhu Vault, Brew Crafters The Travel Card Game and Welcom to the Dungeon. Podcasts Thu, 09 Jul 2015 00:30:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Welcome to the Cthulhu Brew Reviews of Cthulhu's Vault, Brew Crafters The Travel Card Game and Welcome to the Dungeon. 00:31:05 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, kickstarter http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_178_GenCon_2015.mp3 Jay and Mike discuss their GenCon 2015 experiences. Podcasts Thu, 03 Sep 2015 22:15:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean GenCon 2015 Jay and Mike discuss their GenCon 2015 experiences. 00:40:21 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, GenCon http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_181_Scythe.mp3 Jamey Stegmaier stops by to talk about the upcoming Scythe board game from Stonemaier Games. Podcasts Fri, 09 Oct 2015 23:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Weird Deconstruction Jamey Stegmaier stops by to talk about the upcoming Scythe board game from Stonemaier Games. 00:41:37 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, Scythe http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_182_Hologram.mp3 Chris and Jay review Between Two Cities, The Grizzled, Exploding Kittens, Codenames, Tesla v. Edison and Forbidden Stars. Podcasts Sun, 01 Nov 2015 23:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Jay and the Hologram Chris and Jay review Between Two Cities, The Grizzled, Exploding Kittens, Codenames, Tesla v. Edison and Forbidden Stars. 00:37:58 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, Star Wars http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_183_Orleans.mp3 Chris and Matt review Orléans, T.I.M.E. Stories, 7 Wonders: Duel, Samara, and La Isla. Podcasts Sun, 13 Nov 2015 15:45:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Orléans and Friends Chris and Matt review Orléans, T.I.M.E. Stories, 7 Wonders: Duel, Samara, and La Isla. 00:41:08 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, Star Wars http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_184_In_With_The_Old_In_With_The_New.mp3 Chris, Jay, and Matt look back at 2014 and 2015, present their favorite games, and hand out the 2014 and (preliminary) 2015 GotY awards. Podcasts Sun, 20 Dec 2015 21:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean In With The Old, In With The New Chris, Jay, and Matt look back at 2014 and 2015, present their favorite games, and hand out the 2014 and (preliminary) 2015 GotY awards. 01:07:34 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, Star Wars http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_185_Vikings.mp3 Chris and Matt review recent Viking-themed board games - Champions of Midgard, Raiders of the North Sea, Blood Rage, and Bottlecap Vikings. Podcasts Sun, 24 Apr 2016 23:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Vikings Chris and Matt review recent Viking-themed board games - Champions of Midgard, Raiders of the North Sea, Blood Rage, and Bottlecap Vikings. 00:33:29 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, Vikings http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_186_Pandemic_Legacy.mp3 Chris and Matt review Pandemic Legacy. Podcasts Wed, 01 Jun 2016 23:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Pandemic Legacy Chris and Matt review Pandemic Legacy. 01:00:38 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, Pandemic http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_187_Return.mp3 Jay's back! Chris reviews some thrift store purchases, including Electronic Mall Madness and a look at varying implementations of games like Life and Careers over the decades. Plus we review Star Wars Rebellion, Lift It, Bananagrams, and New York 1901. Podcasts Thu, 14 Jul 2016 12:45:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean The Return Jay's back! Chris reviews some thrift store purchases, including Electronic Mall Madness and a look at varying implementations of games like Life and Careers over the decades. Plus we review Star Wars Rebellion, Lift It, Bananagrams, and New York 1901 00:48:32 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, Star Wars http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_189_HEAD_Hunters.mp3 In this charity episode, which raised money for the Jack Vasel Memorial Fund, Chris talks to Ben Cichoski and Danny Mandel about H.E.A.D. Hunters, the upcoming release from Gut Shot Games. Podcasts Mon, 18 Jul 2016 12:30:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean H.E.A.D. Hunters In this charity episode, which raised money for the Jack Vasel Memorial Fund, Chris talks to Ben Cichoski and Danny Mandel about H.E.A.D. Hunters, the upcoming release from Gut Shot Games. 01:03:15 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, Head Hunters http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_190_GenCon_2016_Preview.mp3 Chris and Jay look forward to GenCon 2016, including My First Bananagrams, Codenames Pictures, Valley of the Kings: Last Rites, Mintworks, Via Nebula, Leaders of Euphoria, Gloomhaven, Star Trek Ascendancy, Bring Your Own Book, Covert, Ninth World, Legendary Encounters Firely, Really Bad Art, Suspicion, Tyrants of the Underdark, 7 Ronin, Pursuit of Happiness, J'accuse, and SeaFall. Podcasts Wed, 27 Jul 2016 22:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean GenCon 2016 Preview Chris and Jay look forward to GenCon 2016, including their most anticipated games. 00:55:53 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, Head Hunters http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_191_Scythe.mp3 Chris and Matt review Scythe, Stockpile, and Isle of Skye. Podcasts Wed, 3 Aug 2016 00:15:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Scythe Chris and Matt review Scythe, Stockpiled, and Isle of Skye. 00:51:30 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, Scythe http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_192_GenCon_2016_Live.mp3 Interviews and commentary from GenCon 2016. Podcasts Sat, 13 Aug 2016 02:30:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Live from GenCon 2016 Interviews and observations from GenCon 2016. 02:22:12 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, GenCon http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_193_GenCon_2016_Review.mp3 Chris and Jay chat about their experiences at GenCon 2016. Podcasts Wed, 24 Aug 2016 23:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean GenCon 2016 in Review Chris and Jay chat about their experiences at GenCon 2016. 00:57:38 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, GenCon http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_194_SeaFall.mp3 Chris and Matt give their initial review of SeaFall. Podcasts Tue, 6 Sep 2016 23:30:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean SeaFall Chris and Matt give their initial review of SeaFall. 00:46:11 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, SeaFall http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_195_Stronghold_Games.mp3 Stephen Buonocore of Stronghold Games discusses the company's upcoming releases, including Terraforing Mars, The Fog of War, Jorvik, Great Western Trail, La Granja No Siesta, Fuji Flush, Fabled Fruit, and Sola Fide The Reformation. Podcasts Mon, 19 Sep 2016 22:30:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean The Stronghold of the Games Stephen Buonocore of Stronghold Games discusses the company's upcoming releases, including Terraforing Mars, The Fog of War, Jorvik, Great Western Trail, La Granja No Siesta, Fuji Flush, Fabled Fruit, and Sola Fide The Reformation. 00:47:59 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, Stronghold Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_196_Siege_of_the_Citadel.mp3 Chris Birch of Modiphius Entertainment joins us to talk about the reboot of Mutant Chronicles: Siege of the Citadel. Podcasts Mon, 26 Sep 2016 23:30:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Siege of the Citadel Chris Birch of Modiphius Entertainment joins us to talk about the Kickstarter reboot of Mutant Chronicles: Siege of the Citadel.. 00:25:20 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, Mutant Chronicles http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_198_SeaFall_Revisited.mp3 Chris returns to SeaFall. Although the game was his most anticipated of the year, Chris now has to explain why his group chose to not even finish their campaign. Podcasts Tue, 01 Nov 2016 23:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean SeaFall Revisted Chris returns to SeaFall. Although the game was his most anticipated of the year, Chris now has to explain why his group chose to not even finish their campaign. 00:17:55 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, SeaFall http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_199_MvM.mp3 Chris and Matt review Mechs v. Minions (from the world of League of Legends), Centauri Saga, and classic co-op Ghost Stories. Podcasts Sun, 06 Nov 2016 18:30:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Mechs v. Minions Chris and Matt review Mechs v. Minions (from the world of League of Legends), Centauri Saga, and classic co-op Ghost Stories. 00:50:12 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, League of Legends http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_200_SuperHeroGirls.mp3 Chris and Jay team up for the big 2-0-0. We look ahead to the new L5R, bemoan collectible games, discuss gender roles and children's toys, and review five more games - Guilds of London, Pillars of the Earth, Cuisine A La Card, Wasabi, and Hey Waiter. Podcasts Wed, 09 Nov 2016 12:30:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean SuperHero Girls Chris and Jay team up for the big 2-0-0. We look ahead to the new L5R, bemoan collectible games, discuss gender roles and children's toys, and review five more games - Guilds of London, Pillars of the Earth, Cuisine A La Card, Wasabi, and Hey Waiter. 00:42:44 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, SuperHero Girls http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_200_SuperHeroGirls.mp3 Chris and Jay team up for the big 2-0-0. We look ahead to the new L5R, bemoan collectible games, discuss gender roles and children's toys, and review five more games - Guilds of London, Pillars of the Earth, Cuisine A La Card, Wasabi, and Hey Waiter. Podcasts Wed, 09 Nov 2016 00:30:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean SuperHero Girls Chris and Jay team up for the big 2-0-0. We look ahead to the new L5R, bemoan collectible games, discuss gender roles and children's toys, and review five more games - Guilds of London, Pillars of the Earth, Cuisine A La Card, Wasabi, and Hey Waiter. 00:42:44 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, SuperHero Girls http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_202_Underrated_Games.mp3 Chris and Jay break down their top ten most underrated games. Podcasts Sun, 20 Nov 2016 22:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Underrated Games Chris and Jay break down their top ten most underrated games. 00:41:02 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, underrated http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_203_Mythic_Battles.mp3 Chris interview Jake Thornton about Mythic Battles: Pantheon, the massive miniatures skirmish game with an ancient Greece flair. Podcasts Tue, 22 Nov 2016 23:45:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Mythic Battles Chris interview Jake Thornton about Mythic Battles: Pantheon, the massive miniatures skirmish game with an ancient Greece flair. 01:18:10 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, Mythic Battles http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_205_2016_Review.mp3 Chris and Jay present their top games of 2015 and 2016, and award the 2015 Game of the Year and 2016 Preliminary Game of the Year awards. Podcasts Wed, 21 Dec 2016 10:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean 2016 Wrap-Up Chris and Jay present their top games of 2015 and 2016, and award the 2015 Game of the Year and 2016 Preliminary Game of the Year awards. 00:57:42 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, Game of the Year http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_207_Thunderstone_Quest.mp3 Bryan Reese from AEG joins Chris to talk about Thunderstone Quest. Podcasts Fri, 10 Mar 2017 00:15:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Thunderstone Quest Bryan Reese from AEG joins Chris to talk about Thunderstone Quest. 00:26:26 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, Thunderstone http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_208_Reformation.mp3 We review Sola Fide, Star Wars Destiny, and Miskatonic School for Boys. Podcasts Wed, 19 Apr 2017 23:45:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Reformation We review Sola Fide, Star Wars Destiny, and Miskatonic School for Boys. 00:38:12 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, Reformation http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_209_Return_To_Rokugan.mp3 Chris and Jay break down the April reveal of the upcoming Legend of the Five Rings LCG. Podcasts Sun, 23 Apr 2017 20:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Return to Rokugan Chris and Jay break down the April reveal of the upcoming Legend of the Five Rings LCG. 01:18:36 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, LCG http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_213_CMON2017.mp3 Chris, Mike, Matt, and the other Chris go to the 2017 CMON Expo. Games discussed include Unfair, Bloodborne, Zombicide Black Plague, The Godfather, Lorenzo il Magnifico, Looterz, Dojo Kun, Rising Sun, and Gekido. Podcasts Mon, 15 May 2017 23:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean CMON Expo 2017 Chris, Mike, Matt, and the other Chris go to the 2017 CMON Expo. Games discussed include Unfair, Bloodborne, Zombicide Black Plague, The Godfather, Lorenzo il Magnifico, Looterz, Dojo Kun, Rising Sun, and Gekido. 00:27:46 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, CMON http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_220_GenCon_2017_Preview.mp3 GenCon 50! Chris, Jay, and Mike present their most anticipated games appearing at GenCon 2017. Podcasts Sun, 06 Aug 2017 01:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Risen from the Flames GenCon 50! Chris, Jay, and Mike present their most anticipated games appearing at GenCon 2017. 01:03:22 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, LCG http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_222_GenCon_50.mp3 Gen Con 50! In this mammoth episode, Chris and Mike go over their non-L5R Gen Con experiences. Games covered include but are definitiely not limited to Starfinder, Pathfinder, Radiant OBA, Star Trek Adventures, Deep Madness, DragoBorne, Star Wars RPG, Edge of Darkness, Custom Heroes, Genysis RPG, Master of Orion, Dragonfire, Star Realms, Clank in Space, Mountains of Madness, Final War, Buffy, and Super Mario Bros. Look for L5R coverage next episode. Podcasts Tue, 12 Sep 2017 23:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Gen Con 50 GenCon 50! In this mammoth episode, Chris and Mike cover all of their non-L5R time at Gen Con 2017. 03:15:41 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, GenCon http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_223_Once_More_With.mp3 With Jack Vasel Memorial Fund Auction winner Roy, we cover the launch of the new Legend of the Five Rings LCG at Gen Con 50. Podcasts Sat, 23 Sep 2017 23:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Once More With ... With Jack Vasel Memorial Fund Auction winner Roy, we cover the launch of the new Legend of the Five Rings LCG at Gen Con 50. 01:13:37 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, GenCon http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_230_PAX_Unplugged.mp3 Chris and Jay report on PAX Unplugged 2017, including over a dozen interviews. Games covered include Legend of the Five Rings, Vampire: The Masquerade, Biblios, Grimmerspace, Farlight, Sa Na Ichi, Total Party Kill, Catan, The World Turned Upside Down, Numenera, DnD, Civilization: New Dawn, Sorcerer, AEGIS, Millenium Blades, Exceed, Hand of Fate Ordeals, Mistborn House War, Set A Watch, Showdown, King's Armory, Super Mario Level Up, Codenames, Thing, and Clockwork Dominion. Podcasts Wed, 29 Nov 2017 05:30:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean PAX Unplugged 2017 Chris and Jay report on PAX Unplugged 2017, including over a dozen interviews. Games covered include Legend of the Five Rings, Vampire: The Masquerade, Biblios, Grimmerspace, Farlight, Sa Na Ichi, Total Party Kill, Catan, The World Turned Upside Down, Numenera, DnD, Civilization: New Dawn, Sorcerer, AEGIS, Millenium Blades, Exceed, Hand of Fate Ordeals, Mistborn House War, Set A Watch, Showdown, King's Armory, Super Mario Level Up, Codenames, Thing, and Clockwork Dominion. 02:31:04 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, PAX http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_231_Charterstone.mp3 Chris and Mrs. Strange Assembly discuss Charterstone, the village-building legacy board game from Stonemaier Games. Podcasts Fri, 26 Jan 2018 14:30:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Charterstone Chris and Mrs. Strange Assembly discuss Charterstone, the village-building legacy board game from Stonemaier Games. 00:40:40 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, Charterstone http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_232_Drawing_Dead.mp3 Chris and Jay interview designer John Fiorillo of Gold Baby Games about the Drawing Dead card game. Podcasts Fri, 02 Mar 2018 19:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Drawing Dead Chris and Jay interview designer John Fiorillo of Gold Baby Games about the Drawing Dead card game. 00:36:08 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, Drawing Dead http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_237_Fighting_Games.mp3 Chris and Mike dicsuss the fighting game genre, including Sakura Arms, Exceed Fighting System, and Radiant: Offline Battle Arena, including the question of what makes something a fighting game, and whether ROBA fits that definition. Podcasts Sat, 14 Jun 2018 00:30:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Fighting Games Chris and Mike dicsuss the fighting game genre, including Sakura Arms, Exceed Fighting System, and Radiant: Offline Battle Arena, including the question of what makes something a fighting game, and whether ROBA fits that definition. 00:34:13 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, fighting http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_238_GenCon_Preview.mp3 Chris and Jay preview their most anticipated games for Gen Con 2018. Podcasts Thu, 19 Jul 2018 00:30:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Gen Con 2018 Preview Chris and Jay preview their most anticipated games for Gen Con 2018. 00:54:30 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Chris Stevenson, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, reviews, Gen Con http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_239_GenCon.mp3 Chris and Jay kick off our look at Gen Con 2018, focusing on Vampire: the Masquerade 5E, the Legend of the Five Rings LCG and RPG, and X-Wing. Podcasts Thu, 30 Aug 2018 00:30:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Gen Con 2018, Part 1 Chris and Jay kick off our look at Gen Con 2018, focusing on Vampire: the Masquerade 5E, the Legend of the Five Rings LCG and RPG, and X-Wing. 01:02:51 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Legend of the Five Rings, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, Gen Con, Vampire, World of Darkness, X-Wing http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_240_GenCon.mp3 Chris and Jay continue our look at Gen Con 2018, focusing on True Dungeon, Pathfinder, Oregon Trail, RWBY Combat Ready, Exit, Legendary, and more. Podcasts Mon, 3 Sep 2018 01:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Gen Con 2018, Part 2 Chris and Jay continue our look at Gen Con 2018, focusing on True Dungeon, Pathfinder, Oregon Trail, RWBY Combat Ready, Exit, Legendary, and more. 01:17:42 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, Gen Con, True Dungeon, Pathfinder, Oregon Trail http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_241_GenCon.mp3 Chris and Jay finish up our look at Gen Con 2018, discussing Bluebeard's Bride, Pathfinder, Starfinder, True Dungeon, Gen7, Cowboy Bebop, and more. Podcasts Fri, 14 Sep 2018 01:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Gen Con 2018, Part 3 Chris and Jay finish up our look at Gen Con 2018, discussing Bluebeard's Bride, Pathfinder, Starfinder, True Dungeon, Gen7, Cowboy Bebop, and more. 01:03:37 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, Gen Con, Bluebeard's Bride, Pathfinder, Cowboy Bebop http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_242_Dragon_Heist.mp3 Chris and Jay review Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, a Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition adventure from Wizards of the Coast. Podcasts Sun, 23 Sep 2018 23:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Waterdeep: Dragon Heist Chris and Jay review Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, a Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition adventure from Wizards of the Coast. 00:28:19 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, rpg, ttrpg, Dungeons & Dragons, DnD http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_243_Games_with_my_Kids.mp3 Chris discusses the features of hobby games that have played well with his young kids, and highlights some of the games that have worked well. Games discussed include DC Comics Deck-Building Game, Marvel Legendray, X-Wing Miniatures Game, Star Wars Armada, Agricola All Creatures Big and Small, Mansions of Madness, and Go Nuts for Donuts. Podcasts Mon, 01 Oct 2018 01:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Games with my Kids Chris discusses the features of hobby games that have played well with his young kids, and highlights some of the games that have worked well. 00:26:58 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying games, star wars, kids, super heroes, donuts, parenting http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_244_Investigators.mp3 Chris discusses what makes a good investigator in Mansions of Madness, and which ones he thinks are the strongest. Podcasts Mon, 08 Oct 2018 01:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean The Investigators of Mansions of Madness Chris discusses what makes a good investigator in Mansions of Madness, and which ones he thinks are the strongest. 00:28:23 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying games, RPG, Mansions of Madness, Arkham Horror, strategy, Cthluhu http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_245_MyLittleScythe.mp3 We review My Little Scythe from Stonemaier Games and designer Hoby Chou. Podcasts Thu, 18 Oct 2018 01:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean The Investigators of Mansions of Madness We review My Little Scythe from Stonemaier Games and designer Hoby Chou 00:20:29 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying games, RPG, geek, gamer, games, My Little Scythe http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_246_Halloween.mp3 Recommendations for your Halloween tableotp game night. Podcasts Mon, 22 Oct 2018 12:15:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew clean Halloween Recommendations for your Halloween tableotp game night. 00:13:20 Strange Assembly, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying games, RPG, Halloween, horror, games, tabletop games http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_248_L5R_RPG.mp3 Chris and Jay discuss the new Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying game from Fantasy Flight Games. Podcasts Mon, 12 Nov 2018 23:00:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying Chris and Jay discuss the new Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying game from Fantasy Flight Games. 00:50:35 Strange Assembly, games, gaming, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying games, RPG, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_249_Camarilla.mp3 Chris and Craig discuss the new Camarilla supplement for Vampire: The Masquerade fifth edition. Podcasts Mon, 19 Nov 2018 23:00:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Camarilla Chris and Craig discuss the new Camarilla supplement for Vampire: The Masquerade fifth edition. 01:05:13 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying games, RPG, Vampire, Masquerade, World of Darkness http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_250_November_2018_DnD.mp3 Chris looks at the two November 2018 Dungeons and Dragons releases, the Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica and Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage. Podcasts Mon, 26 Nov 2018 00:30:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica and Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage Chris looks at the two November 2018 Dungeons and Dragons releases, the Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica and Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage. 00:35:38 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying games, RPG, DnD, Dungeons and Dragons, Ravnica http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_251_PAX_Unplugged_2018.mp3 Our coverage of PAX Unplugged 2018, including interviews with Magpie Games, Crafty Games, Renegade Games, Lynnvader Studios, AEG, Bezier Games, IELLO, Obscure Reference Games, Ultra Pro, and White Wizard. Podcasts Mon, 10 Dec 2018 03:00:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica and Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage Our coverage of PAX Unplugged 2018, including interviews with Magpie Games, Crafty Games, Renegade Games, Lynnvader Studios, AEG, Bezier Games, IELLO, Obscure Reference Games, Ultra Pro, and White Wizard. 02:05:54 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying games, RPG, PAX, Penny Arcade, PAX Unplugged http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_252_GotY.mp3 Chris, Jay, and Mike look back at the best games of 2017 and the best games (we've played so far) of 2018, and hand out the Strange Assembly Game of the Year awards. Podcasts Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:30:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Chris, Jay, and Mike look back at the best games of 2017 and the best games (we've played so far) of 2018, and hand out the Strange Assembly Game of the Year awards. 01:31:40 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying games, RPG, Game of the Year, Gloomhaven, Keyforge http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_253_Anarch.mp3 Chris and Craig discuss the new Anarch supplement for Vampire: The Masquerade fifth edition. Podcasts Sun, 06 Jan 2019 23:00:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Anarch Chris and Craig discuss the new Anarch supplement for Vampire: The Masquerade fifth edition. 00:46:25 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying games, RPG, Vampire, Masquerade, World of Darkness http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_254_Reindeer_Games.mp3 Chris talks about his games played over the 2018 holiday season, including Dungeon Mayhem, Axis and Allies and Zombies, Ticket to Ride, Dungeons and Dragons, Unlock, Balderdash, and What Do You Meme? Podcasts Mon, 14 Jan 2019 01:45:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Reindeer Games Chris talks about his games played over the 2018 holiday season, including Dungeon Mayhem, Axis & Allies & Zombies, Ticket to Ride, Dungeons & Dragons, Unlock, Balderdash, and What Do You Meme? 00:27:39 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying games, RPG, dungeon mayhem, axis and allies, zombies http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_254_Reindeer_Games.mp3 Chris talks about his games played over the 2018 holiday season, including Dungeon Mayhem, Axis and Allies and Zombies, Ticket to Ride, Dungeons and Dragons, Unlock, Balderdash, and What Do You Meme? Podcasts Mon, 14 Jan 2019 01:45:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Reindeer Games Chris talks about his games played over the 2018 holiday season, including Dungeon Mayhem, Axis and Allies and Zombies, Ticket to Ride, Dungeons and Dragons, Unlock, Balderdash, and What Do You Meme? 00:27:39 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying games, RPG, dungeon mayhem, axis and allies, zombies http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_255_DnD_Classes.mp3 Chris and Jay provide an authoritative ranking of the best and worst Dungeons and Dragons character classes. Or maybe they just have some personal preferences subject to the whims of time and tide. Listen and find out! Podcasts Mon, 21 Jan 2019 02:00:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Ranking the Dungeons and Dragons Character Classes Chris and Jay provide an authoritative ranking of the best and worst Dungeons and Dragons character classes. Or maybe they just have some personal preferences subject to the whims of time and tide. Listen and find out! 01:10:59 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying games, RPG, dungeons and dragons, fifth edition, character classes http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_256_Vampire_Clans.mp3 Chris and Craig pretend like you can rank such a thing as subjective as the best Vampire: the Masquerade clans, and use that as a framework to discuss their favorites. Podcasts Mon, 28 Jan 2019 01:00:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Ranking the Vampire: the Masquerade Clans Chris and Craig pretend like you can rank such a thing as subjective as the best Vampire: the Masquerade clans, and use that as a framework to discuss their favorites. 01:12:49 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying games, RPG, Vampire, Vampire the Masquerade, World of Darkness http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_257_GamesBefore2000.mp3 Chris looks at five classic tabletop games that are as great today as they were more than 20 years ago, including Can't Stop, Medici, Colossal Arena, For Sale, and Guillotine. Podcasts Tue, 12 Feb 2019 02:00:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Five Games From Before 2000 Chris looks at five classic tabletop games that are as great today as they were more than 20 years ago, including Can't Stop, Medici, Colossal Arena, For Sale, and Guillotine. 00:19:02 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying games, RPG, For Sale, 1990s, Medici http://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_258_3CoopsAndABetrayal.mp3 Chris and Mike look at Betrayal Legacy, Thanos Rising, Aeon's End Legacy, and RWBY Combat Ready. Podcasts Tue, 26 Feb 2019 01:00:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Three Coops and a Betrayal Chris and Mike look at Betrayal Legacy, Thanos Rising, Aeon's End Legacy, and RWBY Combat Ready. 00:33:45 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying games, RPG, Betrayal, RWBY, Thanos https://www.strangeassembly.com/ https://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_259_GMing_L5R_RPG_For_New_Players.mp3 Chris and Slaven talk about tips and techniques to use when being the GM for a game of Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying for newer players. Podcasts Mon, 11 Mar 2019 14:00:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean GMing Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying for New Players Chris and Slaven talk about tips and techniques to use when being the GM for a game of Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying for newer players. 01:05:11 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying games, RPG, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Gamemaster https://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_261_L5R_Schools_2.mp3 Chris and Slaven discuss the Lion, Phoenix, Scorpion, and Unicorn schools presented in the Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying core book. Podcasts Sun, 26 May 2019 18:00:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying Schools, Part 2 Chris and Slaven discuss the Lion, Phoenix, Scorpion, and Unicorn schools presented in the Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying core book. 01:14:09 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying games, RPG, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, GM https://www.strangeassembly.com/ https://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_262_Tabletop_Day.mp3 Chris discusses the games they played on International Tabletop Day 2019 - Wingspan, Potato Pirates, Tower of Madness, Planet, and Vault of Dragons. Podcasts Mon, 24 Jun 2019 01:00:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean International Tabletop Day 2019 Chris discusses the games they played on International Tabletop Day 2019 - Wingspan, Potato Pirates, Tower of Madness, Planet, and Vault of Dragons. 00:28:18 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying games, RPG, L5R, Wingspan, Dungeons and Dragons https://www.strangeassembly.com/ https://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_263_Essentials_Kit.mp3 Chris reviews the new Dungeons and Dragons Essentials Kit. Podcasts Mon, 01 Jul 2019 02:00:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Dungeons and Dragons Essentials Kit Chris reviews the new Dungeons and Dragons Essentials Kit. 00:21:47 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying games, RPG, L5R, Dungeons and Dragons, DnD https://www.strangeassembly.com/ https://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_264_Magic2020.mp3 Chris and Mike talk about getting back into Magic the Gathering and the new 2020 Core Set. Podcasts Mon, 08 Jul 2019 02:00:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Magic the Gathering Core Set 2020 Chris and Mike talk about getting back into Magic the Gathering and the new 2020 Core Set. 00:36:06 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying games, RPG, L5R, Magic, MTG https://www.strangeassembly.com/ https://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_265_GenCon2019Preview.mp3 Chris and Jay discuss their most anticipated games at Gen Con 2019. Podcasts Tue, 16 Jul 2019 15:45:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Gen Con 2019 Preview Chris and Jay discuss their most anticipated games at Gen Con 2019. 01:05:13 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, RPG, L5R, Gen Con, preview, pathfinder https://www.strangeassembly.com/ https://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_266_V5at1.mp3 One year after its release, Chris and Craig discuss their thoughts on the fifth edition of Vampire the Masquerade. Podcasts Mon, 29 Jul 2019 02:15:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean V5 One Year Later One year after its release, Chris and Craig discuss their thoughts on the fifth edition of Vampire the Masquerade. 00:49:57 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, RPG, L5R, Vampire, World of Darkness https://www.strangeassembly.com/ https://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_267_GenConRPG.mp3 Chris and Jay talk about roleplaying games at Gen Con 2019. Podcasts Thu, 15 Aug 2019 01:00:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Gen Con 2019 Roleplaying Games Chris and Jay talk about roleplaying games at Gen Con 2019. 01:14:22 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, roleplaying, RPG, L5R, Vampire, Pathfinder https://www.strangeassembly.com/ https://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_268_GenCon2019BoardGames.mp3 Chris and Jay talk about board and card games at Gen Con 2019. Podcasts Sun, 01 Sep 2019 23:00:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Gen Con 2019 Roleplaying Games Chris and Jay talk about board and card games at Gen Con 2019. 01:21:18 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, Gen Con, review, Marvel, Star Wars, Era https://www.strangeassembly.com/ https://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_269_LastGenCon19.mp3 Chris goes in depth on some games from Gen Con 2019 - Abomination, Rebirth, Roll for Adventure, Final Hour, and Defense Against the Dark Arts. Podcasts Sun, 08 Sep 2019 15:30:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Gen Con 2019 - Last Call Chris goes in depth on some games from Gen Con 2019 - Abomination, Rebirth, Roll for Adventure, Final Hour, and Defense Against the Dark Arts. 00:47:11 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, Gen Con, review, Arkham Horror, Harry Potter, Frankenstein https://www.strangeassembly.com/ https://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_270_Tapestry.mp3 Chris reviews Tapestry, the latest offering from Stonemaier Games. Podcasts Sun, 13 Oct 2019 20:00:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Tapestry Chris reviews Tapestry, the latest offering from Stonemaier Games. 00:32:12 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, review, Tapestry, civiliation, Stonemaier, strategy games https://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_271_Best_Games_2010s.mp3 Chris breaks down his top 10 games of the 2010s, including Mansions of Madness, 7 Wonders, Pandemic Legacy, Tzolk'in, Viticulture, Star Realms, Lords of Waterdeep, Splendor, Codenames, and Love Letter. Podcasts Thu, 5 Dec 2019 03:30:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Top 10 Board Games of the 2010s Chris breaks down his top 10 games of the 2010s, including Mansions of Madness, 7 Wonders, Pandemic Legacy, Tzolk'in, Viticulture, Star Realms, Lords of Waterdeep, Splendor, Codenames, and Love Letter. 00:27:49 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, review, top ten, 2010s, best games, decade https://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_272_PAXUnplugged2019.mp3 Chris reports back from PAX Unplugged 2019. Podcasts Sat, 21 Dec 2019 19:30:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Top 10 Board Games of the 2010s Chris reports back from PAX Unplugged 2019. 00:53:09 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, review, Penny Arcade, PAX, PAXU, convention https://www.strangeassembly.com/ http://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_273_Farewell2019.mp3 Chris, Jay, and Mike hand out the 2018/2019 Game of the Year awards and discuss gaming recently and over the decade. Podcasts Tue, 24 Dec 2019 13:00:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Farewell 2019 Chris, Jay, and Mike hand out the 2018/2019 Game of the Year awards and discuss gaming recently and over the decade. 00:47:17 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, review, Root, Outer Rim, Kickstarter, Star Wars https://www.strangeassembly.com/ https://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_275_VtMChapters.mp3 Chris talks with Thomas Filippi of Flyos Games about the board game Vampire the Masquerade - Chapters, coming on Kickstarter on February 4, 2020. Podcasts Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:15:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Vampire: the Masquerade - Chapters Chris talks with Thomas Filippi of Flyos Games about the board game Vampire the Masquerade - Chapters, coming on Kickstarter on February 4, 2020. 00:39:41 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, review, Vampire, Vampire the Masquerade, World of Darkness, Chapters https://www.strangeassembly.com/ https://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_277_Quacks.mp3 Chris dives into The Quacks of Quedlingburg, the Herb Witches expansion, and their favorite books to use in the game. Podcasts Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Quacks of Quedlinburg Chris dives into The Quacks of Quedlingburg, the Herb Witches expansion, and their favorite books to use in the game. 00:35:30 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, review, Quacks, Quedlinburg, The Quacks of Quedlinburg, Kennerspiel https://www.strangeassembly.com/ https://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_278_PursuitOfHappiness.mp3 With the third Kickstater materials recently arrived, Chris takes a look at The Pursuit of Happiness and all of the expansion content. Podcasts Mon, 27 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean The Pursuit of Happiness Chris takes a look at The Pursuit of Happiness and all of its expansion content. 00:34:16 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, review, Pursuit of Happiness, happiness https://www.strangeassembly.com/ https://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_279_Gen7.mp3 Still under a stay-at-home order, Chris finally got the chance to play through a campaign of Gen7, and talks about how the game held up over seven plays. Podcasts Wed, 06 May 2020 23:30 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Gen7 Still under a stay-at-home order, Chris finally got the chance to play through a campaign of Gen7, and talks about how the game held up over seven plays. 00:25:28 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, review, Gen7, campaign https://www.strangeassembly.com/ https://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_282_PieInTheSky.mp3 Chris reviews Pie in the Sky, the new expansion for My Little Scythe. Podcasts Thu, 25 Jun 2020 17:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Pie in the Sky Chris reviews Pie in the Sky, the new expansion for My Little Scythe. 00:08:55 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, review, Scythe, My Little Scythe, Pie in the Sky, Pie https://www.strangeassembly.com/ https://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_284_Scooby.mp3 Chris reviews the Scooby-Doo re-imagining of Betrayal at House on the Hill. Podcasts Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:15 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Scooby-Doo Betrayal at Mystery Mansion Chris reviews the Scooby-Doo re-imagining of Betrayal at House on the Hill. 00:13:14 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, review, Scooby-Doo, Scooby Doo, Betrayal at House on the Hill, Betrayal https://www.strangeassembly.com/ https://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_286_GenConOnline.mp3 Chris, Mike, and Jay discuss Gen Con Online. Games mentioned include Monster of the Week, Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, True Dungeon, Legends of Avallen, the Root RPG, Vampire the Masquerade Rivals, and Artemis Settlement. Podcasts Wed, 12 Aug 2020 20:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Gen Con Online Chris, Mike, and Jay discuss Gen Con Online. Games mentioned include Monster of the Week, Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, True Dungeon, Legends of Avallen, the Root RPG, Vampire the Masquerade Rivals, and Artemis Settlement. 01:03:37 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, review, Gen Con, Vampire the Masquerade, Monster of the Week, Root https://www.strangeassembly.com/ https://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_287_MoMScenarios.mp3 Chris gives their take on all 19 of the Mansions of Madness scenarios tied to physical products, including which ones are the best. Podcasts Wed, 19 Aug 2020 21:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Mansions of Madness Sceanrios Chris gives their take on all 19 of the Mansions of Madness scenarios tied to physical products, including which ones are the best. 00:40:02 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, review, Mansions of Madness, Cthulhu, Mythos, Lovecraft https://www.strangeassembly.com/ https://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_291_Trifecta.mp3 Chris looks at three recent board games - Santa Monica, Tapestry: Plans and Ploys, and Tellstones: King's Gambit. Podcasts Fri, 09 Oct 2020 00:30 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Trifecta Chris looks at three recent board games - Santa Monica, Tapestry: Plans and Ploys, and Tellstones: King's Gambit. 00:23:51 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, review, Santa Monica, Tellstones, Tapestry, Riot Games https://www.strangeassembly.com/ https://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_292_PandemicLegacySeason0.mp3 Chris looks at the finale of the Pandemic Legacy trilogy, as Season Zero takes the game back to the Cold War, with spycraft taking center stage in the game. Podcasts Sun, 01 Nov 2020 22:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Pandemic Legacy Season 0 Chris looks at the finale of the Pandemic Legacy trilogy, as Season Zero takes the game back to the Cold War, with spycraft taking center stage in the game. 00:19:23 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, review, Pandemic, Pandemic Legacy, Legacy, Cold War https://www.strangeassembly.com/ https://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_295_BackToTheFuture.mp3 Chris compares two 2020 Back to the Future board game releases - Dice Through Time and Back in Time. Podcasts Wed, 13 Jan 2022 19:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Back to the Future Chris compares two 2020 Back to the Future board game releases - Dice Through Time and Back in Time. 00:19:52 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, review, RPG, Back to the Future, Dice Through Time, Back in Time https://www.strangeassembly.com/ https://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_296_Sports.mp3 Chris looks at their favorite games in the shallow sports-themed games category. Games discussed include Baseball Highlights 2045, Winner's Circle, Formula D, Flamme Rouge, and Blood Bowl. Podcasts Sun, 31 Jan 2022 13:00 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Sports-Themed Games Chris looks at their favorite games in the shallow sports-themed games category. Games discussed include Baseball Highlights 2045, Winner's Circle, Formula D, Flamme Rouge, and Blood Bowl. 00:19:10 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, review, RPG, Baseball Highlights, Winner's Circle, racing https://www.strangeassembly.com/ https://media.blubrry.com/strangeassembly/www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange_Assembly_299_MonoNoAware.mp3 We ruminate on the end of Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game. Podcasts Thu, 18 Mar 2021 21:30 -0400 Chris Stevenson clean Mono no Aware We ruminate on the end of Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game. 00:55:56 Strange Assembly, games, tabletop, Card Games, Board Games, review, RPG, L5R, LCG, Legend of the Five Rings