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The Boardgame SpecialistsTop 9 Deduction GamesSend us a textThe Boardgame Specialist Podcast Episode 118: Top 9 Deduction GamesBe sure to follow us on discort.https://discord.gg/ssnqjsRFxV%0A Follow Carla at: IG: boardgamespecialist FB: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics Follow Mel at: IG: mels_boardgame_room FB Mel's Board Game Room YouTube: Mel's Board Room[1:33] Lisboa[7:59] 3 Chapters[16:04] Carla's List from Episode 59[19:20] Melanie's List from Episode 59[22:02] The Key: Murder at Oakdale Club[29:43] Evidence[34:32] Spectral[40:25] Clue: The Card Game[43:18] Gardeners[47...2025-04-281h 51The Boardgame SpecialistsTop 9 Tricky Card GameSend us a textThe Boardgame Specialist Podcast Episode 114: Top 9 Tricky Card Game.We did a Top 9 list of our favorite trick taking card games back on episode 34. We felt it was time to do a new list since there have been so many new trick-taking games published since.Be sure to follow us on discort.https://discord.gg/ssnqjsRFxV%0A Follow Carla at: IG: boardgamespecialist FB: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics Follow Mel at: IG: mels_boardgame_room FB Mel's Board Game Room2025-03-031h 42The Boardgame SpecialistsTop 100 - 70 to 61Send us a textThe Boardgame Specialist Podcast Episode 104: Top 100: 70 to 61https://discord.gg/ssnqjsRFxV%0A Carla IG: boardgamespecialist FB: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics Mel IG: mels_boardgame_room FB Mel's Board Game Room YouTube: Mel's Board Room[1:26] Pagan: Fate of Roanoke[7:25] Split the Hoard[13:54] Habitats[18:39] 7 Wonders Architects[23:08] Dice Throne[232:01] Oh My Goods[34:34] Planet Unknown[41:21] Word Slam[43:41] Tapestry[47:34] Viticulture[49:54] Final Girl[54:53] Super Motherload[57:33] A Feast for Odin[1:03:45] Five Cucumbers[1:07:01] Wizards...2024-10-141h 42The Boardgame SpecialistsTop 100 - 80 to 71Send us a textThe Boardgame Specialist Podcast Episode 103: Top 100: 80 to 71https://discord.gg/ssnqjsRFxV%0A Carla IG: boardgamespecialist FB: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics Mel IG: mels_boardgame_room FB Mel's Board Game Room YouTube: Mel's Board Room[1:22] Fields of Arle: Tea & Trade[7:50] Foundation of Metropolis[14:08] Dice Miner[19:25] Love Letter[23:14] Trailblazers[27:44] Wordsy[31:28] Saint Petersburg[37:51] Awkward Guests[44:18] Sky Team[50:22] Viral[53:08] A Gentle Rain[56:55] Deception Murder in Hong Kong[1:00:23] Keystone North America[1:05:16] Alhambra...2024-09-301h 44The Boardgame SpecialistsTop 100: 90 to 81Send us a textThe Boardgame Specialist Podcast Episode 102: Top 100: 90 to 81https://discord.gg/ssnqjsRFxV%0A Carla IG: boardgamespecialist FB: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics Mel IG: mels_boardgame_room FB Mel's Board Game Room YouTube: Mel's Board Room[4:12] Let's Go To Japan[12:01] Plunder A Pirate's Life[17:39] Fyfe[21:46] Call To Adventure[26:28] Castell[30:02] Mexica[33:50] Cross Clues[38:09] Trio[41:07] Dead of Winter[46:07] Crokinole[50:20] Apiary[56:17] Cacao[59:23] Scythe[1:05:50] Xylotar[1:09:49] Terraforming Mars Aries Expedition[1:13:54] Santorini[1:1...2024-09-161h 47
The Boardgame SpecialistsFallCon37 RecapSend us a textThe Boardgame Specialist Podcast Episode 101: FallCon37 Recaphttps://discord.gg/ssnqjsRFxV%0A Carla IG: boardgamespecialist FB: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics Mel IG: mels_boardgame_room FB Mel's Board Game Room YouTube: Mel's Board Room[15:34] Escape Mail[19:07] Cascadia Rolling Hills[22:52] Pixies[25:44] Lowlands[32:07] Diceborn Heroes[35:05] Caverna[39:13] Sky Team[43:11] Viticulture[47:00] Battle Bake[51:29] Cities[56:10] Dice Hockey Challenge[1:01:55] Undergrove[1:06:13] Unscrewed[1:09:00] Harvest[1:13:00] Res Arcana[1:17:05] Arborea[1:23:00] Comic Hunters[1:29:28] Windmill Valley2024-09-021h 39The Boardgame SpecialistsTop 100: 100 to 91Send us a textThe Boardgame Specialist Podcast Episode 100: Top 100: 100 to 91https://discord.gg/ssnqjsRFxV%0A Carla IG: boardgamespecialist FB: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics Mel IG: mels_boardgame_room FB Mel's Board Game Room YouTube: Mel's Board Room[6:24] Paris Cité de la Lumière[12:19] Foothills[15:32] Paint the Roses[19:40] The Oilman Game[23:47] Foundation of Rome[28:40] Gyrating Hamsters[31:18] Paperback[35:55] Sea of Clouds[39:00] Nations the Dice Game[44:20] Ingenious[46:54] Architects of the West Kingdom[51:46] Cash 'N Guns...2024-08-191h 32The Boardgame SpecialistsThe Boardgame Specialist Podcast Episode 99: Top 9 Summer Themed GamesSend us a textThe Boardgame Specialist Podcast Episode 99: Top 9 Summer Themed Gameshttps://discord.gg/ssnqjsRFxV%0A gamesandcouples@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/couplesandgames https://instagram.com/gamesandcouples Carla IG: boardgamespecialist FB: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics Mel IG: mels_boardgame_room FB Mel's Board Game Room YouTube: Mel's Board Room[2:55] Evenfall[6:09] Conservas[9:27] Pixies[14:17] Tower of Hercules[16:37] Axio Rota[18:20] Jaipur[20:35] Santa Monica[25:12] Parks[27:11] Evergreen[33:00] Unscrewed[35:14] Fyfe[3...2024-08-051h 17The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 98 - Top 9 Games Better Than MemorySend us a textGames that are Better than MemoryThe Boardgame Specialists Podcast Episode 98 https://discord.gg/ssnqjsRFxV%0A gamesandcouples@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/couplesandgames https://instagram.com/gamesandcouples Carla IG: boardgamespecialist FB: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics Mel IG: mels_boardgame_room FB Mel's Board Game Room YouTube: Mel's Board Room[5:25] Blueprints of Mad King Ludwig[10:45] Diseon Crusoe[14:26] Arch Ravels[16:40] Last Call the Bartender Game[21:16] Wandering Towers[25:25] Beyond Bake...2024-07-221h 23The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 97 Top 9 Games Played At MelConSend us a textEpisode 97Recap of MelCon 2024https://discord.gg/ssnqjsRFxV%0A gamesandcouples@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/couplesandgames https://instagram.com/gamesandcouples Carla IG: boardgamespecialist FB: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics Mel IG: mels_boardgame_room FB Mel's Board Game Room YouTube: Mel's Board Game Room [7:48] Cheeky Monkeys[10:16] Roll Player[14:22] DroPolter[17:18] My Littlr Scythe[20:08] Cross Clues[23:30] Marrying Mr Darcy [29:56] Fun Facts[32:40] Vikings Gone Wild[35:26]Ankh'or [38:21] Factory Funne...2024-07-081h 23The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 96 Top 9 Viking GamesSend us a textEpisode 96Top 9 Viking Gameshttps://discord.gg/ssnqjsRFxV%0A gamesandcouples@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/couplesandgames https://instagram.com/gamesandcouples Carla IG: boardgamespecialist FB: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics Mel IG: mels_boardgame_room FB Mel's Board Game Room YouTube: Mel's Board Game Room [3:01] Faraway[6:54] Escape the Dark Castle[12:12] Mountain Goats[16:18] Dropolter[21:40] Shipwrights of the North Sea[23.50] Vikings[25:05] Explorers of the North Sea[27:16] Dice and Dragons...2024-06-171h 32The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 95 - Top 9 Stonemaier GamesSend us a textTop 9 Stonemaier Games https://discord.gg/ssnqjsRFxV%0A gamesandcouples@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/couplesandgames https://instagram.com/gamesandcouples Carla IG: boardgamespecialist FB: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics Mel IG: mels_boardgame_room FB Mel's Board Game Room YouTube: Mel's Board Game Room [1:50] Cytosis[6:03] Raising Robots[8:42] Harmonies[13:22] Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion[20:51] Libertalia[23:40] Scythe[28:02] Rolloing Realms[30:12] Euphoria: Build a Better Dystopia[34:07] Red Rising[36:41] Between Two...2024-06-031h 17The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 94 - Top 9 Games In Our Wish ListSend us a textThe Board Game Specialists PodcastTop 9 Games on Our Wish Listhttps://discord.gg/ssnqjsRFxV%0A gamesandcouples@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/couplesandgames https://instagram.com/gamesandcouples Carla IG: boardgamespecialist FB: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics Mel IG: mels_boardgame_room FB Mel's Board Game Room YouTube: Mel's Board Game Room [5:05] Sky Team[10:58] Chromino[13:30] Skyrise[20:22] Aquire[25:24] Vantage[28:07] Calico[30:32] Witchcraft[32:20] Four Gardens[34:30] Slay the Spire[36:42...2024-05-201h 14The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 93 - Top 9 Games Better Than YathzeeSend us a textThe Boardgame Specialists Podcast Episode 93 - Top 9 Games Better Than Yathzeehttps://discord.gg/ssnqjsRFxV%0A gamesandcouples@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/couplesandgames https://instagram.com/gamesandcouples Carla IG: boardgamespecialist FB: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics Mel IG: mels_boardgame_room FB Mel's Board Game Room YouTube: Mel's Board Game Room [2:32] Botswana[6:30] Sansoucci[10:45] El Grande[15:00] Agemonia[25:20] Gentes[30:31] Sleeping Gods Primeval Peril[35:20] Trash Pandas[37:48] Dizzle[41:15] Three Sister...2024-05-061h 38The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 92 Top 9 Games published in 2000 to 2005Send us a textThe Boardgame Specialists Podcast Episode 92 - Top 9 Games Published in 2000 - 2005https://discord.gg/ssnqjsRFxV%0A gamesandcouples@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/couplesandgames https://instagram.com/gamesandcouples Carla IG: boardgamespecialist FB: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics Mel IG: mels_boardgame_room FB Mel's Board Game Room YouTube: Mel's Board Game Room {6:13] Robinson Crusoe Collectors Edition[11:30] The Key: Murder at the Oakdale Club[18:44] Babylonia[23:31] Mexica[27:54] No Thanks[28:08] Coloretto[31:53...2024-04-221h 23The Boardgame SpecialistsThe Boardgame Specialists Podcast Episode 91Send us a textThe Boardgame Specialists Podcast Episode 91 - 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Matt was previously a guest to our Podcast. If you haven't had the chance to watch that episode, your can catch it here...https://youtu.be/hIAsW6LcT-g?si=kUr_fGIZeAXT16W4If you want to play along...2024-04-081h 01The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 90 - GobFest RecapSend us a textThe Boardgame Specialists Podcast Episode 90 - Gobfest Recap https://discord.gg/ssnqjsRFxV%0A gamesandcouples@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/couplesandgames https://instagram.com/gamesandcouples Carla IG: boardgamespecialist FB: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics Mel IG: mels_boardgame_room FB Mel's Board Game Room YouTube: Mel's Board Game Room [6:34] Paperback Adventure [8:16] Roll Player [10:15] Roll Player Adventure [10:30] Kinfire Chronicles Night's Fall [11:50] Kinfire Delve Vainglories Grotto [14:39] Maple Valley [17:12] Volupsa [19:59] Night...2024-03-251h 34The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 89 - Top 9 Feld GamesSend us a texthttps://discord.gg/ssnqjsRFxV%0Agamesandcouples@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/couplesandgameshttps://instagram.com/gamesandcouplesCarlaIG: boardgamespecialistFB: Red Deer Board Game FanaticsMelIG: mels_boardgame_roomFB Mel's Board Game RoomYouTube: Mel's Board Game Room[3:33] Ra[8:03] Modern Art[11:44] My Island[12:32] Imperium Classics[17:16] Lands of Galzyr[21:44] Marrakesh[24:17] Trajan[26:30] La Isla[32:16] Merlin[34:10] Bora Bora[40:00] Oracle of Delphi[43:03] Notre Dame[48:36...2024-03-111h 36The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 88 Cartreat RecapSend us a texthttps://discord.gg/ssnqjsRFxV%0Agamesandcouples@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/couplesandgameshttps://instagram.com/gamesandcouplesCarlaIG: boardgamespecialistFB: Red Deer Board Game FanaticsMelIG: mels_boardgame_roomFB Mel's Board Game RoomYouTube: Mel's Board Game Room[0:4:58] Five Tribes[0:9:45] Seas of Strife[13:20] Age of Innovation[21:19] Died Veggies[25:30] Forest Shuffle[30:31] Cucumbers[33:36] The Search for Lost Species[39:23] Trio[44:02] Kutna Hora: The City of Silver[52:26] Apiary2024-02-261h 39The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 87 - Top 9 Anti-Valentine GamesSend us a texthttps://discord.gg/ssnqjsRFxV%0Agamesandcouples@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/couplesandgameshttps://instagram.com/gamesandcouplesCarlaIG: boardgamespecialistFB: Red Deer Board Game FanaticsMelIG: mels_boardgame_roomFB Mel's Board Game RoomYouTube: Mel's Board Game Room[2:53] Couples Quiz[6:44] Catan the Dice Game[9:13] Mythwind[15:00] This War of Mine[21:19] Keyflower[24:07] Cover your Assets[26:18] Board Royal the Island[29:30] Fluxx the Board Game[31:55] Cover your Assets[33:19...2024-02-121h 24The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 86 - Top 5 Two Player Only Board GamesSend us a texthttps://discord.gg/ssnqjsRFxV%0Agamesandcouples@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/couplesandgameshttps://instagram.com/gamesandcouplesCarlaIG: boardgamespecialistFB: Red Deer Board Game FanaticsMelIG: mels_boardgame_roomFB Mel's Board Game RoomYouTube: Mel's Board Game RoomJTYouTube: FOBG: Flipside of Board Game[11: 05] The Search For Planet X[17:30] Galactic Cruise[29:10] Forge[34:55] Tokaido Duo[38:02] Targi[40:05] Wingspan Asia[42:32] Beer and Bread[47:25] One...2024-01-291h 32The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 85 Top 9 Cozy GamesSend us a texthttps://discord.gg/ssnqjsRFxV%0Agamesandcouples@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/couplesandgameshttps://instagram.com/gamesandcouplesCarlaIG: boardgamespecialistFB: Red Deer Board Game FanaticsMelIG: mels_boardgame_roomFB Mel's Board Game RoomYouTube: Mel's Board Game Room[05:34] Pandemic Hot Zone North America[09:01] Brew[12:02] Lanterns[14:45] Wild Tiled West[21:45] Empire's End[28:18] Tesseract[36:50] Kohaku[38:45] Castles of Mad King Ludwig Collectors Edition[41:10] Parks[44:00] Welcome To[47:14] Dixit2024-01-151h 45The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 84 Christmas Recap and New Years ResolutionsSend us a texthttps://discord.gg/ssnqjsRFxV%0ACarlaIG: boardgamespecialistFB: Red Deer Board Game FanaticsMelIG: mels_boardgame_roomFB Mel's Board Game RoomYouTube: Mel's Board Game Room[4:34] The Search for Lost Species[12:20] Sagrada[16:48] Herd Mentality[20:46] DiceThrone Santa vs Krampus[24:29] Tumblin Dice[25:57] Tuki[31:18] 24/7 the game[36:06] Big Money[37:20]Mind Craft Portal Dash[40:06] Rhino Hero[42:33] Perspectives[45:42] Emerge[49:04] Barcelona[53:12] Terra Nova[1:08:33] Carla-10 x 10 Designers games challenge[1:11:20] Mel-Monthly top 9...2024-01-011h 31The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 83 Gamers Christmas GiftsSend us a texthttps://discord.gg/ssnqjsRFxV%0ACarlaIG: boardgamespecialistFB: Red Deer Board Game FanaticsMelIG: mels_boardgame_roomFB Mel's Board Game RoomYouTube: Mel's Board Game Room{2:08] Terrafying Mars the Dice game[7:06] Zoo Vadis[13:06] Stroganof[16:29] Long Shot the dice game[20:08] Gap[23:48] Liar's Dice[27:13] Oink Games[29:18] Sea Salt and Paper[33:20] Holiday Hijinks[35:49] Trailblazers travel edition[40:06] After Us[45:11] Priorities[49:01] Heat: Petal to the Metal[52:56] Deadbolt Mystery Society games2023-12-181h 32The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 82 Calgary Tabletop Game Day Recap with Sam HealeySend us a texthttps://discord.gg/ssnqjsRFxVCarlaIG: boardgamespecialistFB: Red Deer Board Game FanaticsMelIG: mels_boardgame_roomFB Mel's Board Game RoomYouTube: Mel's Board Game Room[6:09] Bloodrage tournament[17:45] Comic Hunters[24:01] It's a Wonderful World[26:37] Apiary[31:11] Knarr[38:24] Robo Rally[41:43] Darwins Journey[46:59] The White Castle[54:00] After Us[1:01:16] Dice Throne: Santa vs Krampus[1:06:52] Earth[1:13:48] Everdell: Farshore[1:17:33] Amun-Re[1:25:25] Age of Innovation[1:30:53] Heat: Pedal to the Metal[1:34:12] Bloodrage2023-12-041h 47The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 81 Top 9 Older Games (Pre 2000)Send us a textWe apologize for the delay. We attended a boardgame convention 😀 Time stamps and YouTube video version to come soon.https://discord.gg/ssnqjsRFxVCarlaIG: boardgamespecialistFB: Red Deer Board Game FanaticsMelIG: mels_boardgame_roomFB Mel's Board Game RoomYouTube: Mel's Board Game Room[1:12] Ramen Fury[2:56] The Grizzled[6:15] Planet Unknown[8:58] Earth[12:40] Cribbage & Crokinole[14:04] Mamma Mia[17:22[ Survive: Escape from Atlantis[19:58] Quarto[23:29] For Sale[26:57] Can't Stop[30:15] Stick'em[33:25] Sle...2023-11-201h 06The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 80 Top 9 Campaign GamesSend us a texthttps://discord.gg/ssnqjsRFxVCarlaIG: boardgamespecialistFB: Red Deer Board Game FanaticsMelIG: mels_boardgame_roomFB Mel's Board Game RoomYouTube: Mel's Board Game Room[ 1:07] Winterhaven Wood[7:35] The White Castle [11:53] Obscurio[15:51] Phantom Ink[19:40] Adventures of Robin hood[23:50] Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle [27:20] Welcome to the Moon [29:55] Betrayal at House on the Hill[33:30] Pandemic season 0[35:35] Awkward Guests: the Walton Case [39:23] Rise of Queensdale [42:28] Watson and Holmes [44:35] Blackout Hong Kong[48...2023-11-061h 22The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 79 CarTreat RecapSend us a texthttps://discord.gg/ssnqjsRFxVCarlaIG: boardgamespecialistFB: Red Deer Board Game FanaticsMelIG: mels_boardgame_roomFB Mel's Board Game RoomYouTube: Mel's Board Game Room{01:42] Ubongo[03:40] Ships[05:40] Doodle Rush[07:47] Fugitive[13:43] Tempura[15:45] Downtown Farmers Market[17:37] Kero[22:29] Castles of Burgundy Special Edition[25:36] Linko[31:00] Rolling Heights[37:07] Cascadia[40:09] The Deadlies[44:58] The Gallerist[49:47] Wordsy[54:25] Tinner's Trail[1:00:38] Darwins Journey[1:05:40] Fit to Print[1:11:05] Brian Boru: High King of Ireland2023-10-231h 34The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 78 Interview with Troy from Tabletop YYCSend us a texthttps://discord.gg/ssnqjsRFxVCarlaIG: boardgamespecialistFB: Red Deer Board Game FanaticsMelIG: mels_boardgame_roomFB Mel's Board Game RoomYouTube: Mel's Board Game Room[01:00] Yedo[0:7:48] Wandering Towers[13:07]Concordia][19:39] How did Tabletop YYC get started?[26:32] How does the membership work?[34:50] What made you decide to opening a physical store?[37:47] What other events have you hosted?[43:15] Goal in 5 years[43:42] Disney Lorcana[47:11] How did you get in the hobby?[52:17] Celebrity coming...2023-10-091h 07The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 77 Top 9 Games Published In 2022Send us a texthttps://discord.gg/ssnqjsRFxVCarlaIG: boardgamespecialistFB: Red Deer Board Game FanaticsMelIG: mels_boardgame_roomFB Mel's Board Game RoomYouTube: Mel's Board Game Room[02:09] Fit to Print. Point City, Deep Dive[02:40] Barcelona[08:44] The Gallerist[11:58] Rolling Acres[13:57] Gizmos[15:36] Swindler[17:39] Gartenbau[20:09] Creature Comforts[24:23] Framework[26:54] Marvel Dice Throne[31:12] Beer and Bread[35:42] Paint the Roses[37:06] Downtown Farmers Market[39:27] Wonderlands War[42:33] Tiletum[45:47] Planet Unknown[49:42] Marrakesh[53:50] Clank...2023-09-251h 21The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 76 FallCon 36 RecapSend us a texthttps://discord.gg/ssnqjsRFxVCarlaIG: boardgamespecialistFB: Red Deer Board Game FanaticsMelIG: mels_boardgame_roomFB Mel's Board Game RoomYouTube: Mel's Board Game Room[08:22] Forum Trajanum & Notre Dame[10:39] Expedition to Newdale[16:00] Nations[18:01] Tzolkin[20:10] Yedo[20:55] X-com[22:38] Gap[26:00] Mosaic[33:39] Ark Nova[44:59] Azul[47:44] Nana[51:29] Scoville[57:51] Magic Trick[1;03:23]Race to the Raft[1:10:13] Tinners Trail[1:17:30] Fit to Print[1:26:15] Earth[1:30:12] Marrakesh[1:34:09] Winter[1:37:53] Life of the...2023-09-112h 01The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 74 Top 9 Games to Play Instead of ScrabbleSend us a textCarlaIG: boardgamespecialistFB: Red Deer Board Game FanaticsMelIG: mels_boardgame_roomFB Mel's Board Game RoomYouTube: Mel's Board Game RoomDiscord:https://discord.gg/2Zu4HW2nhttps://youtu.be/AJhgfdBEY5A[1:46] My City roll and build [4:12] Beer and Bread[8:30] Argh[10:50] Carpe Diem[15:35] Word-O-Melon[17:53] Letter Jam[20:17]Shh![23:29] Word Heist[26:43] Qwirkle[28:51] Wordsy[31:03] Rummikub[33:44] Word Domination[37:15] IOTA[39:25] Jabuka[42:44] Arboretum[45:18] Quiddler[47:41] Ex Libris2023-08-141h 07The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 73 - Top 9 Farm Themed GamesSend us a textThe Boardgame Specialists – Episode 73 – Top 9 Farm Themed GamesCarla and Melanie list their favorite farm games[2:25] Key Series[2:50] Key Flow[3:29] Key Harvest[7:40] God of War: the Card Game[11:06] Dinosaur Island Rawr N' Write[11:25] Fliptown[14:25] Downtown Farmers Market[16:37] Bohnanza[19:45] Bohnanza Dahlias[20:12] Scoville[21:10] Three Sisters[26:16] Cacao[30:41] Atiwa[33:54] Happy Pigs[38:35] At the Gates of Loyang[42:33] San Juan[47:15] Caverna[51:00] Agricola[54:37] Clans of Caledonia[59:00] Catan[59:10] Terra Mystica[59:32] Catan[103:55] Hallertau[106:25] Ceylon[112:31] Fiel...2023-07-311h 37The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 72 Interview with D6Tabletop Café Owner Solomon KwanSend us a textCarla and Melanie are joined with Solomon Kwan from D6Tabletop Café. D6 just celebrated their one year anniversary. They are located at 2323 32 Ave NE #112, Calgary, AB. https://www.facebook.com/D6TableTop?mibextid=ZbWKwLhttps://instagram.com/d6tabletopcafe?igshid=NjIwNzIyMDk2Mg==[2:40] Viticulture World [6:09] Ark Nova [8:39] Wingspan Asia[13:50] What was the process of starting your own game cafe?[17:54] Has having the store affected your love of gaming?[21:59] How many games are there inthe store library?[25:05] How do you organize your game...2023-07-171h 05The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 71 Top 9 Games That Plays In 15 MinutesSend us a textContact MelIG: mels_boardgame_roomutube: Mel's Board Game Roomfacebook:Mel's Board Game RoomContact CarlaIG: boardgamespecialistfacebook: Red Deer Board Game FanaticsDiscord: https://discord.gg/84pkkubp[00:03:30] Gamecon[00:08:10] Mexica[00:11:08] Cold case: A Story to Die For[00:14:03] Cold Files: Truth and Deception game[00:19:31] Echoes: The Cocktail[00:22:24] Coup[00:25:48] Tsuro[00:27:45] Bang the Dice Game[00:32:14] No Thanks[00:35:45] Birds of a Feather: Western North America[00:38:38] Point Salad[00:43:02] Lucky Numbers[00:46:03] Magic Maze2023-07-031h 27The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 70 Top 9 Games Better Than SorrySend us a textContact CarlaIG: boardgamespecialistFacebook: Red Deer Board Game FantaticsContact MelIG: mels_boardgame_roomFacebook:Mel's Board Game Room[00:00:35] La Graja Collectors Edition[00:04:40] Yokohama Duel[00:10:23] Gugong[00:13:46] Railways of the World[00:23:06]Ticket to Ride[00:25:18] Gyrating Hamsters[00:28:02] Downforce[00:30:28] Incan gold/Diamant[00:33:08] Port Royal[00:36:18] Bob Ross Art of Chill[00:38:49] Jamaica[00:41:29] Crokinole[00:45:27] Camel Up[00:48:00] Long Shot the Dice Game[00:51:05] Downforce[00:51:45] Can't Stop[00:54:32] Formula Motor Racing[00:57:21] Survive: Escape from Atlantis2023-06-191h 10The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 69 Top 9 Best Art Board GamesSend us a textContact Melanie and CarlaInstagram:boardgamespecialistmels_boardgame_roomfacebook:Mel's Board Game RoomRed Deer Board Game FanaticsDiscord: https://discord.gg/84pkkubp[00:00:42] My Father's Work[0004:27] Dundeon Makers[00:07:56] Elysium[00:12:42] Lost Cities[00:18:03] Atlantis Rising 2nd Edition[00:20:00]Gartenbau[00:23:10] Meadow[00:26:06] London 2nd Edition[00:29:06] Bob Ross Art of Chill[00:33:21] Azul[00:37:03] Kohaku[00:39:25] Everdell[00:42:50] Creature Comforts[00:45:32] Parks[00:48:44] Dice Throne[00:51:35] Emerald Flame[00:54:30] Dixit[00:58:40] Tang Garden[01:01:26] Legends of Novus[01:04:50]Sunset Over...2023-06-051h 18The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 68 Interview with MatthewSend us a text[00:04:25] Dorf Romantik[00:06:22] Letter Tycoon[00:08:57] Dr. Lucky[00:11:22] World Mounuments[00:12:58] Factory Funner[00:15:17] How Matt got started in Escape rooms/escape puzzle games[00:18:09] How Matt got involved with Escape the Roomers[00:20:21] The percentage of escape games vs escape rooms Matt reviews[00:21:25] Escape Room review Canada Trip[00:25:11] How Matt goes about reviewing Escape/puzzle games without spoiling[00:28:00] Linear vs puzzle hunt[00:33:32] Matt's favorite escape rooms[00:39:35] Matt's favorite puzzle/escape home games[00:45:40] Society of Curiosities[00:46:01] Curious corespondence club[00:47:01] Scarlet Envelope[00:47:20] Book of...2023-05-221h 03The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 67 Top 9 Bird Themed GamesSend us a textCarla and Melanie list their top 9 bird themed board games.[0:53] Happy Pigs [1:52] Catan [2:08] King of Tokyo [2:14] Lord of Waterdeep [4:20] Teotihuacan [10:40] Mel's Honorable Mention - Rook [14:07] Carla's #9 Songbird [18:22] Mel's #9 Pina Pirata [21:52] Carla's #8 Trails of Tucana [24:16] Mel's #8 Odin's Ravens [29:25] Carla's #7 Cubert [31:58] Mel's #7 Grackles [35:02] Carla's #6 Enchanted Plumes [37:55] Mel's #6 Crows [42:50] Carla's #5 Birds of a Feather [46:10] Mel's #5 Meadows [49:36] Carla's #4 Piepmatz [51:55] Mel's # 4 Cascadia [55:13] Carla's #3 Bird Watcher [57:39] Mel's #3 Evolution Flight [1:01:22] Carla's #2 Seikatsu [1:04:25] Mel's #2 Birds of a Feather [1:07:34] Carla's...2023-05-081h 16The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 66 - Special AnnouncementSend us a textCarla and Melanie have a special announcement in regards to The Boardgame Specialists. [4:09] - Darwin's Journey[8:51] - Tetris Board Game[12:24] - Tetris MovieYou can find Carla on Instagram: boardgamespecialist Facebook: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics You can find Melanie on Instagram: mels_boardgame_room Facebook: Mel's Board Game Room YouTube: Mel's Board Game Room Come say Hi on Discord https://discord.gg/DUrmmBJ82023-05-0116 minThe Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 65 Top 9 Games Better Than RiskSend us a textCarla and Melanie discusses games they would suggest to play instead of Risk.[0:24] Risk[1:24] Birds of a Feather [4:15] Mystic Path [7:20] Distilled [15:30] Wavelenght [19:49] Mel's #9 - Smallworld [22:04] Carla's #9 - Las Vegas[24:35] Mel's #8 - Dice Throne[26:33] Carla's #8 - Game of Throne the Board Game [29:06] Mel's #7 - Tanks [31:36] Carla's #7 - Scythe [34:13] Mel's #6 - Viral [36:40] Carla's #6 - Brazil Imperial [39:04] Mel's #5 - Monster Menace America [43:00] Carla's #5 - Radland [46:44] Mel's #4 - Memoir'44 [50:22] Carla's #4 - Viral[51:28] Mel's #3 - Wonderland's War [53:49] Carla's #3 - Petrichor2023-04-241h 13The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 64 Top 9 Uwe Rosenberg GamesSend us a textCarla and Melanie list their favorite games by designer Uwe Rosenberg. [1:26] Valparaiso [6:36] Adventures of Robin hood [8:26] Search [12:01] Reorganizing the board games [16:58] Le Havre / New York Zoo [17:44] Carla's #9 Caverna [20:34] Mel's #9 Patchwork [23:35] Carla's #8 Glass Road [27:36] Mel's #8 Framework [30:20] Carla's #7 Feast for Odin [35:37] Mel's #7 Nova Luna [38:01] Carla's #6 Patchwork [38:39] Carla's #5 Atiwa [42:10] Mel's #6 Bohnanza Duel [44:20] Mel's #5 Bohnanza [47:20] Carla's #4 Framework [48:18] Mel's # 4 Mama Mia [52:54] Carla's #3 Hallertau [56:30] Mel's #3 Fields of Arle [58:26] Carla's #2 Fields of Arle [59:30] Mel's #2 Agricola / Agricola All Creatures Big and Small [1:02:13...2023-04-171h 11The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 63 Top 9 Things We Like In A Rule BookSend us a textCarla and Melanie discuss what they like to see in a board game rulebook. [0:38] Potion Explosion [4:46] Quatro [7:36] Quirkle [8:37] Paint the Roses [11:13] Bakers Dozen [13:40] Rulebook [15:06] Abandon All Artichokes / Carcassonne the Dice Game (rulebook shaped like the tin can box) [16:00] The Transcontinental (player aid refers to rulebook page number) [16:45] The Transcontinental (historical manual) [17:27] Jamaica (index tabs) [18:25] Mel's #9 - Card Appendix (Dominion) [19:50] Carla's #9 Manageable Rulebook Size (1st Edition Jamaica) [21:28] Mel's #8 Index / Glossary (Jaws of the Lion) [23:04] Carla's #8 Card Explanation with Easy Access [2...2023-04-1058 minThe Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 62 Gobfest RecapSend us a textCarla attended GobFest in Edmonton Alberta and although Melanie did not attend this year she hosted her own game day, Gobsnack. These are the top 9 games they played over the weekend.Yokohama Duel [3:17] Octodice [4:14] Micro Macro [5:05] Gugong [6:12] Ishtar [6:30] God of War the Card Game [6:55] Not Alone [6:59] One Key [8:28] Luna [8:30] Destinies Sea & Sand [8:33] Destinies Myth & Folklore [8:41] World Monument [8:47] Gen 7 [8:52] Chronicles of Crime Noir [9:03] Chronicles of Crime Welcome to Redview [9:06] Speed Dating Killer Robots [9:52] Carla's #9 Mille Fiori [13:57] Mel's #9 Ro...2023-04-031h 26The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 61 Interview with Wes WoodburySend us a textMelanie chats about games with designer and publisher, Wes Woodbury from Fundamental Games.[00:01:35] Wingspan[00:03:40] Terraforming Mars[00:05:30] Dominion[00:07:00] Quacks of Quedlinburg [00:07:33] Lost Ruins of Arnak[00:09:12] How Wes got into board game design[00:10:50] Legend of Novus[00:13:10] Die in the Dungeon[00:16:15] Dungeon Maker[00:18:30] How Wes's ideas come to him and then turn into design[00:22:00] How many changes made before final product[00:23:44] Who makes the final copy[00:25:00] How many prototype are made[00:25:55] How to find content creators to spread the word[00:27:00] Pl...2023-03-2752 minThe Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 60 Top 9 Games to Play Instead of MonopolySend us a textCarla and Melanie discuss which game they would recommend to play instead of Monopoly.[1:08] Monsteropoly [2:10] The Landlord Game[4:22] Splendor Duel[8:20] Akropolis [11:35] Décorum [14:45] Crokinole [17:10] Carla's Honorable Mention Monopoly Deal[18:15] Carla's Second Honorable Mention Acquire[18:48] Carla's #9 Racoon Tycoon [24:18] Mel's #9 Monopoly Deal [26:15] Carla's #8 Machi Koro[30:07] Mel's #8 Cover Your Assets [32:30] Carla's #7 Steam Park[37:35] Mel's #7 Oh My Goods![40:00] Carla's #6 Smartphone Inc [42:43] Mel's #6 Machi Koro[44:45] Carla's #5 Sheriff of Nottingham [48:35] Mel's #5 Subdivision [50:10] Carla's #4 Cover Your Assets [51:32] Mel's #4 Chinatown [53:38] C...2023-03-201h 11The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 59 Top 9 Deduction GamesSend us a textCarla and Melanie discuss their favorite deduction games.GStone App [0:45] Downforce [1:30] Ashtar [1:43] Crystallized [1:45] 3000 Scoundrels [5:02] Hamburg / Bruges [9:06] Meadow expansion (down stream)[13:00] Mel's 9 - Dixit [14:40] Carla's 9 - Sleuth [18:50] Mel's 8 - Sherlock 13 [21:56] Carla's 8 - Hanabi [25:21] Beyond Baker Street [28:10] Mel's 7 - Deception Murder in Hong Kong [30:08] Carla's 7 - Picture Perfect [35:22] Mel's 6 - Narcos The Board Game [40:20] Carla's 6 - Mysterium Park [43:40] Mysterium [46:28] Mel's 5 - Visitor in Blackwood Grove [46:34] Carla's 5 - Décorum [50:43] Mel's 4 - Secret Hitler [55:46] Carla's 4 - Turing Mac...2023-03-131h 30The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 58 Top 9 Games Played in 2022Send us a textCarla and Melanie discuss their most played games of 2022.You can find Carla on Instagram: boardgamespecialist Facebook: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics You can find Melanie on Instagram: mels_boardgame_room Facebook: Mel's Board Game Room YouTube: Mel's Board Game Room Come say Hi on Discord https://discord.gg/vCgXa4xP[00:02:46] Rebuilding Seattle[00:05:45] Light in the Mist[00:06:25] Forge[00:12:16] Kingdom Builder[00:14:44] Framework[00:16:44] Pina Pirata[00:19:13] Ark Nova[00:22:50] Cash & Guns[00:26:18] Yinsh[00:28:53] Pizza Party[00:31:10] Istanbul Dice...2023-03-061h 16The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 57 Top 9 Route Building GamesSend us a textCarla and Melanie discuss their favorite route building games.You can find Carla on Instagram: boardgamespecialist Facebook: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics You can find Melanie on Instagram: mels_boardgame_room Facebook: Mel's Board Game Room YouTube: Mel's Board Game Room Come say Hi on Discord https://discord.gg/vCgXa4xP[00:01:02] Destinies[00:04:28] Curious Cargo[00:07:54] Magic Maze[00:11:55] Atiwa[00:18:58] Terra Mystica[00:21:00] Trek 12: Himilaya[00:26:08] Carcassonne[00:27:58] Village Rails[00:31:53] Super Motherload[00:34:23] In the Hall of the Mountain King[00:38...2023-02-271h 16The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 56 Games Played at Carla ConSend us a textCarla and Melanie discuss the games played at Carla's Game weekend.You can find Carla on Instagram: boardgamespecialist Facebook: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics You can find Melanie on Instagram: mels_boardgame_room Facebook: Mel's Board Game Room YouTube: Mel's Board Game Room Come say Hi on Discord https://discord.gg/pdH7gXyX[00:05:40] Detective Society:The cursed Exhibition[00:08:08] Escape the Crate: Fountain of Youth[00:10:23] Blackout Hong Kong[00:14:36] Mysterious Forest[00:17:49] Color Addict[00:21:17] Swindler[00:25:51] Astra[00:28:31] Cat in the B...2023-02-201h 08The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 55 Top 5 Date Night TipsSend us a textCarla and Melanie along with special guest Colin Auschrat from Games and Couples and Auschrat Counseling gives their tips to make Game Night into Date Night in this Valentine's Day Special. You can find Carla on Instagram: boardgamespecialist Facebook: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics You can find Melanie on Instagram: mels_boardgame_room Facebook: Mel's Board Game Room YouTube: Mel's Board Game Room Come say Hi on Discord https://discord.gg/pdH7gXyX[00:03:10] Themed night[00:05:43] Geo caching[00:08:05] 5 Lan...2023-02-1353 minThe Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 54 Top 50 Games - 10 to 1Send us a textCarla and Melanie list their top 50 games of all time. They are on 10 to 1.Time stamps coming soonYou can find Carla on Instagram: boardgamespecialist Facebook: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics You can find Melanie on Instagram: mels_boardgame_room Facebook: Mel's Board Game Room YouTube: Mel's Board Game Room Come say Hi on Discord https://discord.gg/pdH7gXyX[00:01:11] Wayfarers of the South Tigris[00:07:38] Cat in the Box[00:11:37] Ultimate Railroads[00:15:43] Star Realms[00:18:12] Wingspan[00:20:44...2023-02-061h 36The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 53 - Top 50 Games - 20 to 11Carla and Melanie list their top 50 games of all time. They are on 20 to 11.You can find Carla on Instagram: boardgamespecialist Facebook: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics You can find Melanie on Instagram: mels_boardgame_room Facebook: Mel's Board Game Room YouTube: Mel's Board Game Room Come say Hi on Discord https://discord.gg/pdH7gXyX2023-01-301h 43The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 52 Top 50 Games 30 to 21Send us a textCarla and Melanie list their top 50 games of all time. They are on 30 to 21.Time stamp coming soonYou can find Carla on Instagram: boardgamespecialist Facebook: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics You can find Melanie on Instagram: mels_boardgame_room Facebook: Mel's Board Game Room YouTube: Mel's Board Game Room Come say Hi on Discord https://discord.gg/pdH7gXyX[00:01:39] Amsterdam[00:05:49] Adrift[00:08:32] Nova Luna[00:09:23] Parks[00:10:11] Alien Fate of Nostromo[00:11:43] Encyclopedia[00:17:06] Happy Pigs[00:21...2023-01-231h 28The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 51 - Top 50 Games - 40 to 31Send us a textCarla and Melanie list their top 50 games of all time. They are on 40 to 31.You can find Carla on Instagram: boardgamespecialist Facebook: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics You can find Melanie on Instagram: mels_boardgame_room Facebook: Mel's Board Game Room YouTube: Mel's Board Game Room Come say Hi on Discord https://discord.gg/sPyPMdXu[00:01:06] Alien Fate of Nostomo[00:03:05] Grounds for Murder[00:03:58] Orleans[00:08:46] Escape from Alcatraz[00:13:20] The Captain is Dead[00:15:59] Unfair[00:19:40] Bang the Dice Game...2023-01-161h 34The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 50 Top 50 - 50 to 41Send us a textWow can you believe this is episode 50 already?!?? To celebrate Carla and Melanie are listing their top 50 games of all time. In this episode they will go from number 50 to 41.You can find Carla on Instagram: boardgamespecialist Facebook: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics You can find Melanie on Instagram: mels_boardgame_room Facebook: Mel's Board Game Room YouTube: Mel's Board Game RoomCome say Hi on Discord https://discord.gg/sPyPMdXu[00:01:40] Cathedral[00:03:12] Woodcraft[00:05:05] Turing Machine[00:07:03] Terraforming Mars Arie...2023-01-091h 15The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 49 Top 9 Gaming New Years ResolutionsSend us a textCarla and Melanie discuss their gaming related resolutions for the year 2023.[00:01:16] Barking kitten[00:01:30] Endangered[00:01:40] 3000 Soundrels[00:01:45] Parks[00:02:27] Furnace[00:04:20] Thebes[00:07:20] Wolf[00:09:03] Green Team Wins[00:09:22] Poetry for Neanderthals[00:10:35] Chameleon[00:12:32] Azul Chocolatier[00:12:40] Wayfarers of the South Tigris[00:12:50] Astra[00:13:33] Cathedral[00:13:58]Longboard[00:14:04] Photograph[00:14:13]Mamma Mia[00:14:20] Winter[00:15:02] Exit[00:15:34] Paris[00:15:39] Annapurna & Momiji[00:16:08] Akropolis[00:16:12] Mr. Jack New York[00:16:16] Suspects[00:19:58] Better game organization solution[00:21:04] Play first RPG[00:24:30] Take better game pictures[00:27:09] Keep shelf of...2023-01-021h 05The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 48 Top 9 Games From Our Shelf Of ShameSend us a textCarla and Melanie list the games they most look forward to play from their shelf of shame.You can find Carla on Instagram: boardgamespecialist Facebook: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics You can find Melanie on Instagram: mels_boardgame_room Facebook: Mel's Board Game Room YouTube: Mel's Board Game RoomCome say Hi on Discord https://discord.gg/sPyPMdXu[00:03:13] Gartenbau[00:05:27] Habitiats[00:08:13] Magic Block(Frame It)[00:10:43] D6 Tabletop Cafe[00:11:49] Glasgow[00:12:42] Chinese Checkers[00:13:58] Pillars of the Earth2022-12-261h 04The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 47 Top 9 Stocking StuffersSend us a textCarla and Melanie list their favorite stockin stuffer games.You can find Carla on Instagram: boardgamespecialist Facebook: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics You can find Melanie on Instagram: mels_boardgame_room Facebook: Mel's Board Game Room YouTube: Mel's Board Game RoomCome say Hi on Discordhttps://discord.gg/sPyPMdXu[00:01:30] Alma Mater[00:03:17] Shadows Amsterdam[00:07:43] In the Hall of the Mountain King[00:11:34] Shobu[00:13:40] Christmas Lights[00:13:45] Kites[00:13:52] Green Team Wins[00:13:57] Arch Ravels[00:14:01] Dont Get Got2022-12-191h 11The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 46 Top 9 Party GamesSend us a textCarla and Melanie list their favorite party games.You can find Carla on Instagram: boardgamespecialist Facebook: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics You can find Melanie on Instagram: mels_boardgame_room Facebook: Mel's Board Game Room YouTube: Mel's Board Game RoomCome say Hi on Discordhttps://discord.gg/sPyPMdXu[00:01:54] Brazil Imperial[00:04:24] Kites[00:06:38] Christmas Tree[00:08:56] Holly Jolly[00:11:22] Heart of Crown[00:12:35] Project L[00:13:10] Poop the game[00:15:03] Box of Things[00:17:31] Telestrations[00:19:55] Bang the Dice Gam...2022-12-121h 15The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 45 Top 9 Gift Giving GamesSend us a textCarla and Melanie list their favorite games to give as gifts.Be sure to come says Hi on The Boardgame Specialists Discord channel. https://discord.gg/DJAeUNdcYou can find Carla on Instagram: boardgamespecialist Facebook: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics You can find Melanie on Instagram: mels_boardgame_room Facebook: Mel's Board Game Room YouTube: Mel's Board Game Room [00:02:04] Chronicles og Crime 1900[00:03:32] Crave[00:04:59] Birdwatchers[00:08:50] Sleuth[00:11:21] Christmas Tree[00:14:10] Crokinole[00:14:48] Pandemic Rapid Response[00:15:56] Cribbage [00:18:2...2022-12-0558 minThe Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 44 KefCon RecapSend us a textIn this podcast Carla and Melanie talk about their favorite games played during the KefCon weekend.Be sure to come says Hi on The Boardgame Specialists Discord channel. https://discord.gg/DJAeUNdcYou can find Carla onInstagram: boardgamespecialistFacebook: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics You can find Melanie onInstagram: mels_boardgame_room Facebook: Mel's Board Game Room YouTube: Mel's Board Game Room [00:14:00] Everdell[00:16:09] Regency[00:17:25] Love Letter[00:19:06] Hippocrates[00;22:35] Ingenious Challenges[00:25:30] Dinogenics[00:31:25] Corinth...2022-11-281h 40The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 43 Top 9 Real Time GamesSend us a textIn this episode Carla and Melanie list their favorite real time games.You can find Melanie and Carla at...Facebook: Mel's Board Game Room Instagram: mels_boardgame_room YouTube: Mel's Board Game Room Istagram: boardgamespecialistfacebook: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics[00:00:44] Tempura[00:02:46] Framework[00:03:07] Cacao[00:05:02] Trek 12[00:08:02] Delicious[00:11:04] Verdant[00:15:01] Beyond Baker Street[00:19:24] Endless Winter[00:25:30] Bullet[00:27:16] Magic Maze[00:32:02] Dutch Blitz[00:35:23] Pandemic Rapid Resonse[00:38:25] Color Addict[00:41:25] Kitchen rush[00:43:58] Stay Cool[00:46:52] Escape Room the...2022-11-211h 34The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 42 Top 9 Race GamesSend us a textSee which Race games made it onto Carla's and Melanie's top 9.You can find Melanie and Carla onFacebook: Mel's Board Game RoomInstagram: mels_boardgame_room YouTube: Mel's Board Game Room Instagram: boardgamespecialistfacebook: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics{00:01:59] Broom Service[00:05:13] Circadians First Light[00:07:56] Fun Facts[00:10:10] Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle[00:11:45] Flickem Up Dead of Winter[00:13:11] Nictophobia[00:15:13] Pocket Detective[00:18:50] Tempura[00:19:03] Miaui[00:19:11] Kodoma the Tree Spirit[00:21:17] GIPF Series[00:21:45] Abandon All Artichokes[00:22:40] da...2022-11-141h 28The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 41 Chat with ArsanSend us a textThis week we do not have a top 9. We are about to attend a boardgame convention this month in a few short weeks and wanted to have a Q&A episode with Arsan instead who is running this event.How did it come to be? What's involved in running a Con.You can find Melanie at...YouTube: Mel's Board Game Room Instagram: mels_boardgame_room Facebook: Mel's Board Game Room You can find Carla at...Instagram: boardgamespecialistFacebook: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics2022-11-071h 09The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 40 Top 9 Spooky GamesSend us a textCarla and Melanie list their favorite spooky themed games.You can find Melanie on...Instagram - Mels_boardgame_RoomFacebook - Mel's & Friend's Board Game RoomYouTube - Mel's Board Game RoomYou can find Carla on...Instagram-boardgamespecialistFacebook- Red Deer Board Game Fanatics[00:01:27] Everdell Newleaf[00:04:08] Dog Park[00:06:52] Creature Comforts[00:07:03] Foundations of Rome[00:07:22] Bag of Chips[00:10:26] New York Slice[00:11:46] Tempura[00:14:37] Pina Pirata[00:16:06] Miaui[00:18:13] The legend of the Cherry Tree[00:21:08] The Walls of...2022-10-311h 45The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 39 Top 9 Reiner Knizia GamesSend us a textCarla and Melanie discuss their favorite games from board game designer Reiner Knizia.You can find Melanie at...Instagram: mels_boardgame_roomFacebook: Mel & Friend's Board Game Room YouTube: Mel's Board Game Room You can find Carla at...Instagram: boardgamespecialistsFacebook: Red Deer board game fanatics[00:01:55] The Deadlies[00:04:25] The horse racing game[00:06:54] The Transcontinental[00:10:20] Village Green[00:13:34] Obsession[00:16:17] Genotype[00:18:48] Thebes the card game[00:22:35] Lost Cities the board game[00:24:13] Ingenious the dice game[00:25:32] Co...2022-10-241h 15The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 38 Top 9 Area Control GamesSend us a textCarla and Melanie list their favorite area control games.Reach Melanie onFacebook: Mel & Friend's Board Game RoomInstagram: Mels_Boardgame_RoomYouTube: Mel's Boardgame RoomReach Carla onFacebook: Red Deer Board Game FanaticsInstagram: boardgamespecialist[00:01:30] Sunset Over Water[00:03:42] Boonlake[00:04:44] Break the Code[00:06:28] The Guild of Merchants Explorers[00:07:42] Canopy[00:09:26] Canvas[00:10:55] Istanbul dice game[00:11:58] Cover Your Assets[00:14:28] Hansa Teutonica/ El Grande[00:14:42] Godfather Corleons Empire[00:15:52] Ank Gods of Egyot[00:17:23] Pandoria[00:20:44...2022-10-171h 18The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 37 Top 9 Food Themed GamesSend us a textCarla and Melanie list their favorite food themed games.You can find Melanie on..Facebook: Mel & Friend's Board Game RoomInstagram: mels_boardgame_roomYouTube: Mel's Board Game RoomYou can find Carla on..Instagram: boardgamespecialistfacebook: Red Deer Board Game Fanatics[00:01:54] Adrenaline[00:04:07] Chinatown[00:05:18] Einstein[00:07:18] Roll for It[00:08:07] Point Salad[00:10:28] German Railroads[00:13:17] Pret a Porter[00:15:05] Lost Ruins of Arnak[00:15:43] Dice City[00:17:34] Times up Total Recall[00:19:51] Five Cucumbers[00:22:27] New York Slice[00:27:19...2022-10-101h 24The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 36 Top 9 Boardgame PodcastsSend us a textCarla and Melanie list their favorite boardgame podcasts.[00:03:44] Dulce[00:08:07] Parks Wildlife expansion[00:08:38] The Whatnot Cabinet[00:10:03] Incoherent[00:11:33] Liars Dice [00:14:06] Nut [00:15:03] Boo[00:16:45] King of Tokyo[00:18:13] Sylvion[00:19:14] Love Letter[00:19:19] Dr. Eureka[00:19:40] Clic Clac Lumberjack[00:21:00] Board Game Hottakes[00:23:24] Board Game Mechanics[00:24:41] Board Game BBQ[00:25:59] Board Game Barrage[00:27:35] Board Game Chats[00:28:34] Bitewing Games[00:30:17] Escape into Board Games[00:32:22] Punchboard Paradise[00:34:15] Secret Cable[00:35:17] Broken Meeple[00:37:23] Drive thru games Fm[00:39:23] Board Game Blitz[00:42:07] Board Game An...2022-10-0357 minThe Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 35 Top 9 Nature Themed GamesSend us a textCarla and Melanie list their favorite nature themed boardgames.[00:00:53] Tiny Epic Zombies[00:01:30] Blue Moon City[00:02:47] Harbour[00:03:40] Liars Dice[00:05:38] Hollywood Bloclbuster[00:06:45] Phantom Ink[00:08:11] High Society[00:09:05] Killer Robots Speed Dating[00:10:45] Qua Pla[00:12:15] Castles of Mad King Ladwig Collectors edition[00:13:49] Paint the Roses[00:16:26] Clans of Caledonia[00:16:42] Endeavor Age of Sail[00:18:13] Picture Perfect[00:24:18] Arboretum[00:27:56] Canopy[00:30:27] Meadow[00:33:18] Petrichor[00:35:56] Photosynthesis[00:38:38] Tang Garden[00:41:05] Lotus[00:43:49] Meadow[00:44:56] Ohanami[00:47:40] Cascadia[00:50:44] Bosk[00:52:40] Keyston :North America[00:56:53] Evolution2022-09-261h 17The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 34 Top 9 Trick Taking GamesSend us a textCarla and Melanie list their favorite Trick Taking games.[00:01:22] Obsession[00:04:50] Eternal Palace[00:07:00] SOS Titanic[00:08:52] Land vs Sea[00:10:21] Marvel Lengendary[00:13:13] Jekyll vs Hyde[00:15:33] Skull King[00:18:07] Deckbuild the Halls[00:20:19] The Crew: the Quest for Planet Nine[00:24:24] Scout[00:26:15] Stickem[00:27:57] The Fox in the Forest[00:31:14] The Dwarf King[00:32:40] Fuji Flush/ Five Cucumbers[00:34:43] Rook[00:37:48] Diamonds[00:40:36] Dealt!/ Krass Kariet[00:43:22] Marshmallow Test[00:46:47] Stickem[00:48:38] Krass Kariet/ Dealt![00:50:01] Five Cucumbers[00:52:44] Scout[00:55:00] Vampire Queen2022-09-191h 02The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 33 Top 9 Dexterity GamesSend us a textCarla and Melanie list their favorite dexterity games.[00:00:40] Thieves Market[00:03:34] Secret Hitler[00:05:32] Impact: Battle of the Elements[00:06:14] Catan[00:07:11] Perseverence[00:09:35] Cooper island[00:12:49] Dice Theme Park[00:16:08] Pitchcar[00:18:37] Molkky[00:22:24] Drop It[00:24:12] Klask[00:26:52] Dimension[00:29:41] Buildzee[00:30:36] Frame It/Rubiks Race[00:34:25] Perplexus[00:37:36] Tabletop Shuffleboard/Curling[00:39:54] Click Clack Lumberjack[00:42:48] Sonora[00:44:59] Flick Em Up Dead of Winter[00:47:42] Mars Open: Tabletop Golf[00:50:18] Dr Eureka![00:52:39] Impact: Battle of the Elements[00:55:12] Rail pass[01:00:14] Crokinole2022-09-121h 07The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 32 Top 9 Games Played At FallConSend us a textCarla and Melanie list their favorite games played while attending Fallcon 35.[00:13:43] Golem[00:18:55] Illusion[00:21:26] Silver Bullet[00:24:53] Shirting Stones[00:26:42] El Grande[00:30:10] King of Tokyo[00:34:40] Hansa Teutinica[00:39:28] Vampire Queen[00:41:52] Thebes[00:46:20] Framework[00:48:23] Bunny Kingdom[00:51:18] Architects of the West Kingdom[00:55:22] Planet Unknown[00:59:27]Homebrewers[01:04:12] Downforce[01:08:13] Keystone[01:13:38] Thebes2022-09-051h 19The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 31 Top 9 Survival GamesSend us a textCarla and Melanie list their favorite survival games.[00:00:46] A fake Artist goes to New York[00:01:15] Land vs Sea[00:01:23] Decorum[00:03:33] Gutenburg[00:06:19] Color Addict[00:07:51] Nicodemus[00:12:20] Lifeboat[00:14:12] Star Realms[00:16:10] Survie: Escape from Atlantis[00:20:23] Dice Throne[00:24:39] Crave[00:28:30] King of Tokyo[00:31:52] Pandemic the Cure[00:36:28] Gloomhaven 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Kero[01:02:24] Targi[01:06:03] Watergate2022-08-221h 11The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 29 Top 9 Boardgame YouTube ChannelsSend us a textIn this episode Carla and Melanie list their favorite youtuber channels.{00:02:41] Kero[00:05:15] Naramata[00:08:30] Steampark[00:09:47] Planted[00:14:48] Tabletop[00:16:33] Ant Lab Games[00:17:50] Board Game Nexus[00:18:56] Foster the Meeple[00:20:32] Baord Game Bullocks[00:22:20] Broken Meeple[00:25:22] Actualol[00:26:28] Kovray[00:28:20] Boardgame Ramblings[00:30:18] Our Family Plays Games[00:33:40] All You Can Board[00:35:22] The Board Game Garden[00:37:39} Watch it Played[00:39:38] Slickerdrips[00:41:48] Our Family Plays Games[00:44:08] Rahdo[00:50:11] Gameboy Geek[00:53:38] Man vs Meeple[00:56:30] The Dice Tower[01:00:55] Bones Collector[01:03:15] Before you P...2022-08-151h 09The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 28 Top 9 Roll & Write GamesSend us a textCarla and Melanie list their favorite Roll & Write games.[00:02:14] Anomia X[00:02:35] Yinsh & 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DiceThrone[00:36:50] Raptor[00:40:59] Legendary Encounter[00:46:22] Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion2022-08-0152 minThe Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 26 Top 9 Game Room EssentialsSend us a textIn this episode Carla and Melanie talk about what is essential to have in a game room.[00:01:16] Great Weatern trail nd edition[00:04:15] The Guild of Merchant Explorers[00:05:54] Endangered: New Species[00:07:40] Klask[00:9:18] Discoveries:The Journals of Lewis and Clark[00:9:54] Pandemic the Cure[00:11:34] Heating/Cooling[00:13:17] Dry erase pens/pens/paper[00:14:29] Apprpriate snacks[00:17:43] Music[00:19:21] Variety of Games[00:22:08] Snacks and Drinks[00:23:08] Good Lighting[00:24:51] Component Containers[00:27:23] Dry Erase Markers[00:28:59] Dice Trays[00:31:40] Game Table[00:32:51] Neoprene Mats[00:34:57] Comfy Chairs[00:35:44...2022-07-251h 02The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 25 Top 9 Light Solo GamesSend us a textIn this episode Carla talks about her favorite solo games.[00:00:54] Fabled Fruit[00:02:15] Summit[00:04:12] Magnificent[00:09:13] Bandada[00:10:00] S.O.S Titanic[00:11:07] Trailblazers[00:12:25] Mr. Cabbageheads Garden[00:15:10] Ecosystem[00:16:58] Tiny Towns[00:20:44] Crystallo[00:25:21] Shahrazad[00:28:37] Ugly Gryphon Inn[00:30:52] Cascadia[00:34:20] Azul[00:36:27] Nova Luna[00:40:46] Food Chain Island[00:43:33] A Gentle Rain2022-07-1848 minThe Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 24 Top 9 Multi Use Card GamesSend us a textCarla and Melanie list their favorite games that use Multi Use cards.[00:00:50] Runsega North series (Shipwrights, Raiders, Explorers)[00:03:22] Castell[00:07:03] Cacao[00:10:27] Costa Rica[00:13:50] Point Salad[00:16:51] Shifting Stones[00:18:33] Radlands[00:21:56] Epic PVP fantasy[00:24:00] San Juan[00:28:09] Watergate[00:30:58] Duffers[00:34:32]One Deck Dungeon[00:38:34] Raiders of Scythia, Raiders of the North, Architects of the West Kingdom, Paladins of the West Kingdom, Viscounts of the West Kingdom[00:40:50] Bohnanza [00:44:00] Museum[00:47:16] Steampunk Rally[00:50:49] La Granja[00:55:07] Oh My Goods[00:57:51] Lost Ruins of Arnak[0059:50] Pandemic2022-07-111h 11The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 23 Top 9 Games Played At MelCon 2022Send us a textCarla and Melanie list their favorite games played at MelCon 2022.[00:01:10] Wild Serengeti[00:01:59] The Deadlies[00:04:33] Melcon[00:05:49] Longshot the Dice Game[00:08:40] Anomia[00:10:31] Nidavellir[00:13:39] Tichu[00:19:28] Dice Town[00:22:32] Paleo[00:29:21] Four Gardens[00:33:24] Succulent[00:36:24] Imhotep[00:40:38] Keyflower[00:44:58] Creature Comforts[00:48:15:] Pickomino[00:53:02] Awkward Guests[00:56:33] Merchants Cove[01:03:30] Foundations of Rome[01:08:35] Trapwords[01:12:08] Keyflower[01:14:34] Fabled Fruit2022-07-041h 21The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 22 Top 9 Worker Placement GamesSend us a textCarla and Melanie list their favorite worker placement games.The store in Efmonton is called Pe Metawe.{00:00:33] Honeybuzz (Petewe Game Store, Edmonton)[00:03:35] Decrypto[00:06:44} Istanbul Dice game[00:07:22] Viticulture World[00:09:12] Hardback[00:10:34] Whistle Stop[00:13:34] Imhotep[00:17:48] Five Tribes[00:19:34] The Gallerist[00:20:49] Raiders of Scythia/Raiders of the North Sea[00:22:16] Architects of the West Kingdom[00:25:19 Lost Ruins of Arnak[00:25:54] Near and Far[00:27:57] Century New world[00:30:09] Paladins of the West Kingdom[00:34:21] Creature Comforts[00:37:40] Targi[00:42:13] Architects of the West Kingdom2022-06-271h 25The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 21 Top 9 Crime GamesSend us a textIn this episode Carla and Melanie list their favorite crime themed games.[00:00:41] Quadropolis[00:02:55] Creature Comforts[00:03:44] Love Letter[00:04:37] Foundations of Rome[00:07:44] Founders of Teothuacan[00:09:00] Wonderlands War[00:14:00] The Godfather :Corleones Empire[00:14:35] Stop Thief[00:15:41] Sherlock 13[00:18:43] Break the Safe[00:20:10] The Mansky Caper[00:22:10] The Godfather :Corleones Empire[00:24:47] Sheriff of Notingham[00:30:22] Watson and Holmes[00:32:43] Depection Murder in Hong Kong[00:35:46] Watergate[00:39:38] Micro Macro Crime City[00:43:44] Bang the Dice Game[00:46:40] Chronicles of Crime[00:50:18] Decption Murder in Hong Kong[00:52:08] Burgle...2022-06-201h 16The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 20 Top 9 Patio GamesSend us a textCarla and Melanie talk about their favorite games to play on the patio.[00:0 1:40] Merchants of the Dark Road[00:05:39] Kohaku[00:07:52] Awkward Guests[00:14:45] Furnace[00:16:44] Tsuro[00:17:45] Cascadia[00:19:15]Parks[00:20:15]Hack Jack[00:21:50] Beyond Baker Street[00:23:27] Jabuka[00:25:20] A Gentle Rain[00:27:53] Niya[00:29:52]Zombie Dice[00:2957] Qwirkle{00:30:23] Blokus{00:30:40] Klask[00:32:30]Sharazad[00:36:05] Drop It[00:37:57] Codinca[00:41:51] Boggle[00:43:39] Nine Tiles Panic[00:46:12] Santorini[00:47:51] Honeycombs[00:50:15 Clic Clack Lumberjack[00:52:58] GIPF/Zertz[00:56:12] Draftosaurus[00:58:20] Seikatsu[01:02:15] Azul[01:04:00] Botanik[01:09:05] Hive[01:11:49] Azul2022-06-131h 19The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 19 GobFestSend us a textThe games Carla and Melanie played while at GobFest the Edmonton Boardgame Convention.[00:02:15] 7 Wonders Architects[00:04:13] Underwater Cities[00:07:40] The Captain is Dead[00:09:58] Wild Serenghetti[00:13:47] Dice Born Heroes[00:16:25] Azul Queens Garden[00:21:28] Cottage Garden[00:24:04] Messina 1347[00:28:31] Creature Comforts[00:32:18] The one Hundred Torii[00:34:26] Libertalia Winds of Gaelcrest[00:36:45] Heaven and Ale[00:38:15] Creature Comforts[00:39:01] A Feast for Odin[00:42:09] The AUCTION LOL[00:45:48] Nova Luna[00:48:20] Get Bit[00:50:20] Dinosaur Island Rawr & Write[00:53:59] Gia Project[00:57:30] Everdell[00:57:50] Floriferous2022-05-3159 minThe Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 18 Top 9 Small Game Big PunchSend us a textThis week Carla and Melanie list their 9 favorite small game with a big play feel.[00:01:46] Longshot the dice game[00:03:05] Bristol 1350[00:05:45] Isle of Cats Kitten and Beasts expansion[00:06:17] Libertalia Winds of Galecrest[00:07:29] Cascadia[00:08:14] Pandemic Rapid Response[00:10:36] Holi Festival of Colors[00:12:01] Blokus the dice game[00:13:16] 13 Minutes the cuban missle crisis[00:15:08] Fort[00:18:20] Tiny Epic Dinosaurs[00:19:58] Tiny Epic Galaxies[00:21:41] Tiny Epic Pirates[00:23:46] Caper Europe[00:26:17] Tiny Epic Zombies[00:28:57] The Red Cathedral[00:31:40] Tiny Epic Dungeons[00:35:14] 7 Wonders Duel[00:37:57] Oh My...2022-05-301h 15The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 17: Top 9 Dice GamesSend us a textCarla and Melanie list their top 9 dice games.[00:00:45] Terra Mystica[00:04:01] Blueprints[00:04:30] Galaxy Trucker[00:05:30] Horrified[00:06:17] Chronicles of Crime[00:06:45] Chronicles of Crime Noir[00:08:08] Elysium[00:09:00] Decorum[00:11:52] Great Western Trail[00:12:42] Four Gardens[00:13:54] Everdell[00:14:33] Dice Hospital[00:15:25] Tiny Epic Western[00:15:49] Tiny Epic Pirates[00:16:08] Pandemic Rapid Response[00:18:00] Las Vegas[00:19:14] Pandemic The Cure[00:21:30] Camel Up[00:22:44] Sushi Roll[00:24:22] Godfather the New Dawn[00:26:09] Nocticluca[00:29:30] Roll for the Galaxy[00:33:17] Istanbul Dice[00:36:09 Quarriors[00:39:48] Sagrada[00:43:24] Champions of Midguard[00:45:13...2022-05-231h 06The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 16: Top 9 Heavy Euro GamesSend us a textIn this episode Carla and Melanie talk about their favorite heavy euro games.{00:03:13} Everdell{00:05:06} Aquatica{00:05:58} Glass Road}{00:08:01} Dice Born Heros[00:09:11] Liars Dice[00:10:40] Happy Salmon[00:11:00] Camel Up[00:11:10] Dice Throne[00:11:15] Impact[00:12:52] Bora Bora[00:13:35] Hamburg/Brugges[00:13:55] Caverna/ Agricola[00: 15:05] A Feast For Odin[00:18:09] Poer Grid Factory Manager[00:21:29] Teotihacan [00:25:18] Brass Birmingham[00:29:22] Maracaibo[00:31:30] Sid Meyers Civilization[00:34:15] La Granja[00:36:56] Underwater Cities[00:40:23] Paladins of the West Kingdom[00:43:11] Heaven and Ale[00:47:46] Obsession [00:54:28] Keyflower[00:59:33] Fields of Arle[01:04:11] Agr...2022-05-161h 29The Boardgame SpecialistsEpisode 15: Top 9 Games To Play With MomSend us a textIn this Episode Carla and Melanie talk about the games they would play with their mothers. 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