Month: July 2026

Episode 143: Architects of the West KingdomEpisode 143: Architects of the West Kingdom

Do workers need to block each other? How do you limit exponential growth? Charlie, Trevor, and Ananda free their workers in Architects of the West Kingdom.

Episode 142: Gateway GamesEpisode 142: Gateway Games

How do you identify genre-defining mechanics? When does replayability matter? Trevor, Ananda, and Charlie talk about Gateway Games.

Episode 141: Small WorldEpisode 141: Small World

What makes unique abilities legible to other players? When should victory points be spent as currency? Ananda, Charlie, and Trevor go into decline in Small World.

Episode 140: AzulEpisode 140: Azul

How do you escalate risk and reward? Should game markets be predictable? Charlie, Trevor, and Ananda make mosaics in Azul.

Episode 139: Ticket to RideEpisode 139: Ticket to Ride

When are wildcards necessary? How do you reward topdecking? Trevor, Ananda, and Charlie punch their tickets in Ticket to Ride.