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Antsy to Gancy - A Board Game PodcastA History of Roll and Write GamesFor this inaugural episode, your host Jaina brings you back in time to learn about the history of dice, and how we got from flipping sticks as dice to the first modern roll and write games. Listen in for a short and sweet tour through time from around 2500 BCE through to the 1970s, and make sure to tune in on September 22 to continue the journey through to some of today's most popular games!CreditsIntro and Outro Music: Comedy Detective by Onoychenko Music via PixabayTime machine sound effect: Sci Fi Disappearance...2023-09-0913 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game PodcastA Nerdstorian's Guide to Modern Board GamesWelcome to A Nerdstorian's Guide to Modern Board Games! I'm your host, Jaina, and I'll be taking you on time travel adventures, looking at the history of modern board game mechanisms to figure out how we got to where we are now. If you love pulling out random facts at inopportune moments to dazzle your friends, then this is the podcast for you!Music: Comedy Detective by Onoychenkomusic via Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music/bloopers-comedy-detective-127185/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-0302 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast76 - But Wait, There's More!Well, this is it. Sort of. Jaina and Sharon have been feeling more antsy than gancy lately and will be stepping away from the podcast, at least for awhile. Never fear though! Jaina has something new up her sleeve, so listen in to find out what's next!Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpRBGG Guild 3986: https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3986Email: antsytogancy@gmail.comIntro and Outro Music: Robot Gypsy Jazz by John Bartmann (http://johnbartmann.com)...2023-08-0302 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast75 - JASCES in SpaceIn today's episode, Jaina and Sharon pilot you through three space themed games, returning to their roots and exploring how these multiplayer games work at two players. Well, one is a 2P only game, but that's beside the point.Additionally, there's an important podcast update! The podcast will be changing names over the next couple of weeks, becoming "Antsy to Gancy" (Jaina can't handle spelling JASCES anymore), and will also be moving to a biweekly format. So tune in two weeks (July 21) for the next episode!(00:41) - Introduction and Update(4:15) - The Search for...2023-07-0743 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast74 - Spiel des Jahres Winning Wishes and DiscussionIn a shocking turn of events the JASCES (while, Jaina) actually played all of the Spiel and Kennerspiel nominees this year, and they're here to talk about them! Join in as Jaina and Sharon do a quick run through of each game, then provide their thoughts on the games, along with their predictions and hopeful winners. What are your favourites from this year's nominees? We'd love to hear from our listeners! Feel free to reach out to us below through any of those methods with your take on this year's great batch of games....2023-06-3051 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast73 - The Five Most Influential Modern GamesIn this week's episode, Jaina shares what she thinks are the five most influential modern games, and Sharon judges her choices. These are the games that Jaina feels have had the biggest impact on the modern hobby, both inside and outside the hobby gaming sphere.Listen in to judge Jaina's choices for yourself!ShoutoutsMission: Fun and Games: https://www.boardgames.ca/Timestamps(1:03) - Introduction(2:46) - Magic: The Gathering(4:04) - The Settlers of Catan(9:05) - Dominion(13:58) - Pandemic(21:36) - Wingspan(30:51...2023-06-2335 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast72 - Replacing GamesJoin Sharon and Jaina in this imaginary world where, when they acquire a new game it has to *gasp* replace a game that's currently in their collection. The horror! Jaina and Sharon each pick three games that they enjoy that is not yet in their collection, and then choose which game would get kicked out to make space for the new one. But don't worry, this episode is not just about the games in their collection that they like the least. Both hosts made tough choices with games that share some similarity with the newcomers and would...2023-06-1631 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast71 - Last Week's LeftoversIn today's episode, Jaina and Sharon return to their leftovers from last week, the leftover games that is! It turns out that they played too many games to fit in one episode, so they saved the best for last and talked about three of the standout games that were new to them in May. Listen in to hear their thoughts!Timestamps(0:44) Introductions(2:08) Iki(16:03) Dominant Species: Marine(30:38) The Great SplitFind us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpR2023-06-0942 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast70 - May Games Round UpThis week Sharon and Jaina are back and spend an inordinate amount of time talking about pesticides, especially since this is a board game podcast.Once they get past that, they talk about (almost) every single game they played in May. Time management isn't their strong point though, so tune in next week to hear about three more games from this month that were big hits for them!Shoutouts:Wizard's Loft (https://www.facebook.com/WizardsLoft/)Timestamps:(1:06) - Introduction(3:36) - Akropolis(6:51) - True Colours(9:34...2023-06-0256 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast69 - Revisiting Rolling and WritingBack by popular demand (well, maybe not demand exactly...), Jaina and Sharon are talking about their new favourite roll and writes! Rolling and writing is a favourite past time of theirs, so they were very happy to ramble on about some new favourites.Tune in to hear each of their top 5 lists!Timestamps(1:00) Introduction(4:23) Dinosaur Island Rawr and Write(6:37) Welcome to the Moon(9:36) Isle of Cats: Explore and Draw(13:21) Woodcraft Roll and Write(17:39) Welcome to the Moon(19:59) Three Sisters(23:15) Next Station: London(26:06) Dice Hospital...2023-05-1944 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast68 - The Girl with the Dumpling BirthmarkJaina and Sharon stretch the bounds of believability in order to connect three games with incredibly different themes and target audiences together so they could talk about all of them! It's been awhile since the last hot take episode, so they're excited to get back at it with some relatively new games. Tune in to hear their thoughts on these three very different games.Timestamps(3:10) Introduction(4:20) Horseless Carriage(20:05) Steam Up: A Feast of Dim Sum(28:43) Final GirlFind us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com...2023-05-1241 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast67 - Underrated GamesIn today's episode, Jaina talks about underrated games while Sharon goes on about underwater games. Really, just a pretty normal episode. Listen in to hear which games the JASCES think deserve to be higher on the Board Game Geek rankings!Timestamps(1:12) Introduction(3:11) Codex Naturalis(9:40) Dead Men Tell No Tales(19:08) Habitats(27:46) Haven(33:22) Cover Your AssetsFind us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpRBGG Guild 3986: https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3986Email: antsytogancy@gmail.com...2023-05-0541 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast66 - Quilting in the Cascades with HouseplantsIn today's episode, Jaina and Sharon take you through the Flatout Games trilogy? Series of games? Three games that share some similarities and box size? No one knows for sure, but the JASCES are are that they're opinions will be unpopular! Listen in to hear their thoughts on Calico, Cascadia, and Verdant, and please save your rotten tomatoes and other fruits and vegetables until the end. Timestamps(2:34) - Introduction(6:29) - Calico(13:45) - Cascadia(18:34) - Verdant(26:57) - Ranking and DiscussionFind us on:Instagram...2023-04-2837 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast65 - The Oros SlideThe episode that made Sharon and Jaina semi-demigods! Erupting volcanoes, shifting land, and smashing continents are all in a day's work when you're a demigod. Sharon and Jaina dive into this fairly new release as they explore the beautiful world of Oros. General reviews have been a bit mixed, so tune in to hear where the JASCES land.As well, Jaina and Sharon are shamelessly asking for your support in the Board Game Geek Golden Geek awards, and they would love for JASCES B GANCY to be nominated for Best Podcast (as Most Mediocre Podcast...2023-04-2145 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast64 - The Plaguecast (featuring Stellar and Subastral)Sharon and Jaina finally succumbed to the plague known as Covid-19 (apologies for the lack of episode last week!). In their questionable wisdom as they recover, they decided to present to you their gaming strategy for getting through the plague. Listen in to find out what games they played, what games they'd recommend playing while you're sick, and how to set up a perfectly cozy gaming nest for when you want to play, but need to be horizontal. Also, to make up for the lack of episode last week, the JASCES included a bonus comparison o...2023-04-1454 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast63 - Still Gobsmacked at GOBfest! - Part IIIn this episode, Sharon and Jaina wrap up their GOBfest experience, with 75% less singing. You're welcome. Timestamps(2:04) Verdant(4:50) Mille Fiori(21:40) Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig(24:51) My Farm ShopFind us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpRBGG Guild 3986: https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3986Email: antsytogancy@gmail.comIntro and Outro Music: Robot Gypsy Jazz by John Bartmann (http://johnbartmann.com)2023-03-3139 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast62 - Gobsmacked at GOBfest Part IThis past weekend Sharon and Jaina attended their local board game convention (GOBfest) and now they're here to tell you all about it! Hear their extremely hot takes of all the new games they tried out, and experience the new and improved Gancy Game Rating System™!Of course the JASCES talked way too much, so you'll have to tune in next week to hear about convention day 2!Timestamps(3:40) The Guild of Merchant Explorers(10:31) Dune: Imperium(20:29) Planet Unknown(26:48) Mystic Vale(31:47) Flamecraft(38:33) An Unfortunate Encounter(42:12) Fave Game Day 1...2023-03-2444 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast61 - Play Fast and Lose QuickThis week Jaina and Sharon are playing fast and loose with the podcast! Astute listeners might notice that this is coming out on Friday instead of Wednesday (not that the JASCES are known for their punctuality), which is going to be the new release day moving forward. And while the podcast release may be slow the games that Jaina and Sharon talk about this week are not. In today's episode they cover their top 5 real-time games, which was a challenge as it isn't their favourite mechanism.Tune in to see if their opinions are worth a quick...2023-03-1742 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast60 - Buy, Play, Sell - Choosing GamesIn this week's episode, Sharon and Jaina play the ever popular game of Marry, Kill, F-... Oh wait, no, they're playing the board game version: Buy, Play, Sell. How do the JASCES stay gancy when it comes to adding to their overflowing collection? Is there any logic to their decisions at all? Is this a thinly veiled self-help episode delving into the depths of their relationship issues? You'll just have to listen in to find out!Also, a mini hot take of DropMix somehow made its way into the episode. No one knows why....2023-03-0941 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast59 - New and Exciting Games!On this week's episode, Jaina is excited for a bunch of recently released and yet to be released games, while Sharon hasn't heard of any of them. In standard fashion, the JASCES turn Sharon's lack of knowledge into a game! Tune in to hear Sharon guess how games work based on their title and main mechanisms. Feel free to reach out if you want to steal any of her ideas.Timestamps: (2:00) Power Plants (6:40) Redwood(14:50) Septima(21:25) Turing Machine(25:42) WoodcraftFind us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www...2023-03-0133 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast58 - Table for TwoThe JASCES have been reunited once again, and to celebrate they dive into four quick playing two-player only games that have hit their table this week, recorded in a longer than usual episode for maximum irony. Tune in to hear Jaina and Sharon's takes on a couple of modern classics alongside two lesser known games that deserve more love. Timestamps: (6:08) Jaipur (15:25) Spirits of the Wild (25:34) Trambahn(30:59) Lost Cities(35:41) Trambahn vs Lost CitiesFind us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)D...2023-02-2248 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast57 - Table Talk: Jaina's Solo RamblingsSorry everyone! I uploaded a version with some incredibly long and incoherent ramblings accidentally tacked on to the end. I've fixed it now, so feel free to re-download if you haven't listened yet! If you have, my apologies for the mistake!It appears that it's Valentine's week, and what better way to celebrate than by Jaina doing a solo episode without Sharon! Listen in to hear Jaina's thoughts on solo gaming and her take on three games that she's been playing lately. Let's see how she fairs without Sharon reining her in!PS: Big apologies...2023-02-1741 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast56 - Themes in GamesA recent eye-opening play of Archipelago led Sharon and Jaina down a themes rabbit hole, and, or course, they want to share their various ramblings with all of you!But first, an official apology for the harm that may have been caused by last week's episode. Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpRBGG Guild 3986: https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3986Email: antsytogancy@gmail.comIntro and Outro Music: Robot Gypsy Jazz by John Bartmann (http://johnbartmann.com)2023-02-0946 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast55 - VRROOOMM! - Hot Take: BusGet on the Magic School Bus!... is what we kept thinking the whole time we were playing. It seemed to fit, right down to the magic time stopping capabilities (without any schools though). We continue on our Splotter journey with this now classic game, brought back to life in a recent Capstone Games reprint. Listen in to hear our thoughts after one play! Timestamps: (1:40) BusFind us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpRBGG Guild 3986: https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/39862023-02-0134 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast54 - Talk Topic: Tepid Takes - Unfair and SeasonsSharon and Jaina are proud to present our most mediocre episode yet! They've dove right into their 10x10 challenge, and feel that they've played Unfair and Seasons enough to offer everyone (as promised) their tepid takes on them. Come on in, the water's tepid!Timestamps: (3:32) Unfair (25:59) SeasonsFind us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpRBGG Guild 3986: https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3986Email: antsytogancy@gmail.comIntro and Outro Music: Robot Gypsy Jazz by John Bartmann (http...2023-01-2638 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast53 - Challenge Accepted!A lovely listener challenged us to up our resolutions this year with a 10x10 challenge, and who are we to say no??? In the usual fashion, Sharon and Jaina pick 5 games each for the challenge, and surprise each other with their choices live during the recording. Will they be able to successfully complete the challenge? Feel free to place bets in our Discord server, link for that is below!Timestamps: (6:03) Imperial Settlers (8:16) Villagers (10:23) Rajas of the Ganges: The Dice Charmers(12:44) Seasons (16:23) Sleeping Gods(18:30) Unfair(20:55) Troyes(23:16) The Capitals2023-01-1839 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast52 - 2023 Resolutions: The Year of Tepid TakesJaina and Sharon reflect back on their resolutions from last year, and debate the merits of setting resolutions for this year. We hope you enjoy our rambling journey through what we learned last year, and what we want to focus on next year. Have you set any gaming resolutions for yourself or your game group? Slap one of those links below to share your thoughts!Timestamps: (3:28) Sharon's Resolution Recap - Dungeons & Dragons (5:09) Jaina's Resolution Recap (7:51) Jaina's 2023 Resolutions(12:45) Sharon's 2023 Resolution (14:55) 2022 Gaming StatsFind us on:Instagram...2023-01-1123 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast51 - Naughty and Nice - The Naughty ListSharon and Jaina are back after an unexpected break with the top 10 games on Sharon's naughty list (Sharon and Jaina have added themselves to that list due to the extremely late release of this episode, sorry!). Dive into Sharon's psyche and learn which games that she has a bit of a complicated relationship with. Timestamps: (3:52) Wingspan (6:53) Above and Below (9:11) GPS (11:54) The King's Dilemma (16:08) Chai (17:48) Iwari (18:56) Hera and Zeus (20:36) Innovation(23:05) Spirit Island(27:20) Flick 'em Up(30:24) SiamFind us on:Instagram...2023-01-0536 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast50 - Naughty and Nice - The "Nice" ListThis was supposed to be the first part of a two-part series where Sharon and Jaina shared their top 10 games of all time (or, at least, of this moment in time), but Sharon couldn't follow instructions. Instead, for this special holiday spectacular, Jaina shares her top 10 games, while Sharon's list of top 10 "naughty" games will drop list week!What are your top 10 games? Does Jaina have horrible gaming taste? Share your list with the Gancy Girls via one of the methods linked below! And don't scroll down for time stamps if you don't want any spoilers!2022-12-2434 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast49 - Gabbing about the Greatest Gregarious Gancy Gift Guide for GamersI don't think this episode needs much of a summary, the title pretty much covers it! In this episode Jaina and Sharon each put together games that would make great gifts at various price points, with an emphasis on games with wide family appeal. What games are on your wishlist this year? Do you agree with our gift guide? Get in touch and let us know! The various methods to do that are all listed below.Timestamps: (4:43) Little Factory (11:25) Wizard (13:46) The Crew: Mission Deep Sea (15:01) Fantastic Factories (18:43) Sagrada2022-12-1448 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast48 - Everdell Complete Collection Part IIThis week Jaina and Sharon finish up their Everdell deep dive with the final two expansions: Mistwood and Newleaf, along with their rankings for all the expansions. Did they save the best for last? Listen in to fiind out, and check out the links below to connect with Jaina, Sharon, and fellow listeners! Timestamps: (2:17) Mistwood (13:02) Newleaf Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpRBGG Guild 3986: https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3986Email: antsytogancy@gmail.comIn...2022-12-0725 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast47 - Everdell Complete Collection Part IThis week we're bringing you a box so big that we needed two episodes! Sharon and Jaina finally got down to business and played everything in this gargantuan box so you don't have to! If you love Everdell but are feeling a little overwhelmed with all the content, then this is the episode for you. We explain what each expansion adds, our experience with them, and the type of gamer that we think each expansion would best fit. Listen in to help narrow down which expansion you might want to add to your shelf! Although, if you d...2022-11-3043 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast46 - I Think This Week's Mostly FillerThis week Sharon and Jaina fill the episode with filler games, comparing their top 5 lists of their favourite fillers. Plus, listen in for a special sneak peek of UNSCREWED, a game that has been lovingly crafted over the last few years and will hopefully be coming to a Kickstarter near you soon! If the game intrigues you links are below so you can follow along!PS: If you got the episode title reference let's be friends!PPS: Sorry all, had a weird audio glitch towards the end if you downloaded this on the first day, it's...2022-11-2347 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast45 - Rajas Squared - The OG vs The Dice CharmersIn today's episode, Sharon and Jaina are buried in dice while they talk about Rajas of the Ganges and its roll and write successor Rajas of the Ganges: The Dice Charmers. Can Jaina convince Sharon that they're actually two different games, both of which deserve a place on the shelf? Listen in to find out!Timestamps: (1:45) Rajas OG vs The Dice Charmers Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpRBGG Guild 3986: https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3986Em...2022-11-1631 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game PodcastE44 - Do the Locomotion with The TranscontinentalOn this week's episode, Sharon and Jaina hopped on Via Rail and took a train ride across Canada! Okay, well, they didn't, but after immersing themselves in The Transcontinental they feel like they did! Did they love it? Hate it? Become overwhelmed by the smell of maple? Listen in to find out!Timestamps: (3:10) The TranscontinentalShoutouts: Wheelhouse Games: https://wheelhousegames.com/Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpRBGG Guild 3986: https://boardgamegeek.com/gu...2022-11-1045 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast43 - What a (Kitchen) Rush!This game provides such a rush, that they even put it in the title! After a somewhat traumatizing experience a few years ago, Sharon and Jaina bravely return to the lauded real time game, this time exploring the revised edition. Has their opinion changed? You'll have to listen in to find out!Timestamps: (1:21) Kitchen RushFind us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpRBGG Guild 3986: https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3986Email: antsytogancy@gmail.comIntro and Outro Music: R...2022-11-0228 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast42 - Ghoulish Grown-Up Games - Gloom, Gloomy Graves, Ghost StoriesAs Halloween creeps ever closer, Jaina and Sharon are carefully avoiding anything that could be considered truly scary, so in today's "Adult" Halloween games episode they bring you three games that would probably also be fine to play with kids. The excellent "G" alliteration opportunity may only come along once a year, so be sure to enjoy that episode title while you can! Timestamps: (3:34) Gloom (10:19) Gloomy Graves (17:38) Ghost StoriesFind us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9...2022-10-2634 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast41 - Frightening Family Fun! - Mysterium Park, Haunted Mansion, Don't Go in ThereTo celebrate the spooky season, Jaina and Sharon are doing a two-part October extravaganza, highlighting some creepy(ish) games to get you in the Halloween mood! For part one we discuss three games that we think are perfect for families: Mysterium Park, Haunted Mansion Call of the Spirits, and Don't Go in There. Find us on: Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/) Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpR BGG Guild 3986: https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3986 Email: antsytogancy@gmail.com Intro and Outro Music: Robot Gypsy Jazz by John Bartmann (http://j...2022-10-1940 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast40 - Behind the Scenes of Hexagon Board Game CafeToday we're chatting with Randy Wong, the co-owner of the Edmonton and Calgary based Hexagon Cafe. We're here to dig up all the dirt on what it really takes to run a successful board game cafe. Do you think that you have what it takes? Listen in to find out! Spoiler alert: we sure do not.A big thank you to Randy Wong for taking time out of his crazy busy schedule to sit down with us, we really appreciate it!Find us on: Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)...2022-10-1257 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast39 - The Return of the JASCES!Jaina and Sharon are back, and they have an unreasonable number of games to talk about! Jaina played tons of games during the hiatus, while Sharon was stuck at work. Sorry, not sorry? Tune in to listen to lots of hot takes, and see which games have us wanting to come back for more!Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpRBGG Guild 3986: https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3986Email: antsytogancy@gmail.comIntro and Outro Music: Robot Gypsy Jazz by John Bartmann...2022-10-0543 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game PodcastBonus Episode! - Pathways: Designer Chat and Breadth vs DepthWe just missed everyone so much that we couldn't stay away! We had a chance to chat with the lovely designer of Pathways (Frank Sarro), which is an upcoming dexterity game about flicking your disks across a whole lot of holes. Does that sound interesting (or confusing?), listen in to learn more, and click the link below before September 30th if you want to late pledge!Frank is also the polar opposite of us, in that he's played some games literally hundreds of times (whereas we've played hundreds of games once or twice), so we pick his...2022-09-2350 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game PodcastQuick Update - JASCES B GANCY Returning October 5This is a very short episode, just to let everyone know that JASCES B GANCY will be going on a short break, but we'll be back better and weirder than ever on Wednesday October 5! Mark your calendars, subscribe to the podcast, write it on your hand, wash it off, then write it back on again, just do whatever it is you gotta do to make sure that you don't miss our (hopefully) triumphant return to your ear holes!In the meantime we'd love to hear from you, see below for the various ways to connect! 2022-08-1702 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast37 - Who Killed 7 Wonders?Welcome to the first true crime episode of JASCES B GANCY! A horrible murder has occurred (or has it???), and we've lined up two suspects to investigate. Paper Tales and Hadara have come under suspicion, and you'll need to listen in to find out if they manage to avoid going down for the murder of 7 Wonders. Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpRBGG Guild 3986: https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3986Email: antsytogancy@gmail.comIntro and Outro Music: Robot Gypsy Jazz by J...2022-08-0337 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast36 - The Party Don't Start 'til the Murders Begin - Blood on the Clocktower Pt IIIt happened! We got to play Blood on the Clocktower, and we have many thoughts/opinions/random ramblings! Were they good or bad? You'll have to listen in to find out!Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpRBGG Guild 3986: https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3986Email: antsytogancy@gmail.comIntro and Outro Music: Robot Gypsy Jazz by John Bartmann (http://johnbartmann.com)Timestamps:(1:48) Blood on the ClocktowerFind us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy...2022-07-2739 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast35 - You Stab My Back, I'll Stab Yours - Blood on the Clocktower Part IWelcome to Ravenswood Bluff, where demons lurk and the dead walk (and talk) among us. After unexpectedly snagging a copy of Blood on the Clocktower last week, Sharon and Jaina have wasted no time in diving into the box, and getting far too excited about the game, given that they haven't even had a chance to play it yet. But that shall change very soon... Who will die, who will survive, and most importantly, will anyone want to play again? A box this big deserves two episodes, so join us this week for our initial pre-game thoughts...2022-07-2033 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast34 - Hot Takes of Hot Games on a Hot DaySharon and Jaina had some recent plays of some hot games burning holes in their pockets, so they figured they needed to talk about them before their pants caught fire. Well, shorts actually. Did we mention that it's rather hot out?Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpRBGG Guild 3986: https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3986 Email: antsytogancy@gmail.com Intro and Outro Music: Robot Gypsy Jazz by John Bartmann (http://johnbartmann.com)Timestamps:(1:53) Radlands(11:17) Space Station...2022-07-1342 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast33 - The FloodWhoops, uploaded the wrong episode initially, it should be fixed now!As you may have noticed, we didn't get a chance to record an episode last week. That was due to an unfortunate amount of water that ended up in our basement. Never fear, the board games are safe and dry! But it made us ponder what would we do if they weren't... Which games would we want to replace first, and are there any games that we wouldn't feel the need to replace at all? Listen in to find out (and don't scroll down to the...2022-07-0630 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast32 - In Defense of Analysis ParalysisThis week, Sharon and I got a little antsy about the demonization of analysis paralysis in a Dice Tower video from 2020 (so not as recent as I though) and in the general gaming sphere, so we decided to do something about it. Well, we decided to talk about it. Close enough, right?Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpRBGG Guild 3986: https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3986Email: antsytogancy@gmail.comIntro and Outro Music: Robot Gypsy Jazz by John Bartmann (http...2022-06-2228 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast31 - ROLL FASTER! - Escape: The Curse of the TempleQuick, the gong just sounded, hurry!!! Is exactly how we felt when we realized that it was 10pm the night before this episode was scheduled to go up and we had nothing recorded. So, what better way to control our rambling than by recording a 10 minute episode about the 10 minute long game Escape: The Curse of the Temple? Faster, FASTER!!!Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpRBGG Guild 3986: https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3986Email: antsytogancy@gmail.comIntro and Outro Music: Robot Gypsy...2022-06-1511 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast30 - Effective Marketing - Food Chain MagnateJaina's opening a pizza restaurant that doesn't actually sell pizza, and Sharon's hiring entry level marketers who immediately run successful airplane campaigns the next day??? We must be playing Food Chain Magnate! Listen in on our discussion as we talk about this modern classic and get into food fights. Disclaimer: Pizza not included. Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpRBGG Guild 3986: https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3986Email: antsytogancy@gmail.comIntro and Outro Music: Robot Gypsy Jazz by John...2022-06-0836 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast29 - Gobs of Games at GOBFest! - Wild: Serengeti, Scythe, and Creature ComfortsSharon and Jaina finally went to a board game convention, and it was awesome! In this episode, Sharon and Jaina start off recounting some of their weekend exploits, then dive into three of the games that they were able to try out at the convention. Three whole games where neither of them had to read a rulebook??? Craziness... Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpRBGG Guild 3986: https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3986Email: antsytogancy@gmail.comIntro and Outro Music: Robot Gypsy...2022-06-0142 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast28 - Teach Us How to Say GoodbyeThis week, Sharon and Jaina finally accept that their shelves are full, and they may have a bit of a problem. Listen in to find out what games might be leaving their collection. Although, it's also possible that they'll just talk themselves out of selling anything... Now with 50% more singing.Timestamps5:06 - Clank! A Deck-Building Adventure13:16 - Hanabi17:45 - The Mind20:44 - Morels27:27 - Hocus PocusFind us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpR2022-05-2533 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast27 - Erecting Llama Statues Along Some Rivers - L.L.A.M.A., Orongo, Tigris & EuphratesIn today's episode, Sharon and Jaina take on 0.4% of Reiner Knizia's extensive board game catalogue. Is it possible for them to play every single game Knizia ever designed? Probably not, but at least they're off to a good start!Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpRGG Guild 3986: https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3986Email: antsytogancy@gmail.comIntro and Outro Music: Robot Gypsy Jazz by John Bartmann (http://johnbartmann.com)Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com...2022-05-1829 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast26 - Don't Get Gobscuriumed - Obscurio, Mysterium, and Don't Get GotThese titles are starting to get a bit ridiculous... Onwards! This week Sharon and Jaina practice their social skills with some friends (that they definitely didn't have to bribe into playing games), and since their social skills are a little rough after the last couple of years most of the games involved lying to each other and tricking people. Is anyone really surprised though?Timestamps3:01 – Mysterium 12:52 - Obscurio 29:58 – Don’t Get Got Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zp...2022-05-1138 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast25 - Brains in Games - Side Effects, Therapy, Hive MindIn today's episode, Sharon and Jaina take a look at some lighter party games, all with a "brainy" theme. Could this have something to do with their current mental states? Nah, probably not!Timestamps(2:44) - Side Effects(13:55) - Therapy(22:57) - Hive MindFind us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpRGG Guild 3986: https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3986Email: antsytogancy@gmail.comIntro and Outro Music: Robot Gypsy Jazz by John Bartmann (http://johnbartmann.com)2022-05-0431 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast24 - Cards vs Dice: Fishing Showdown - Fleet OG vs The Dice GameThis week Sharon and Jaina take to the open seas as they battle with cards and dice to see who will be queen of the waves, and bring in the best haul of fish! Assuming they don't gamble it away of course...Join us as we compare Fleet and Fleet The Dice Game, and even sing a sea shanty! Apologies in advance to all the Maritimers who may be listening. You've been warned.Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpRBGG Guild 3986...2022-04-2732 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast23 - A Picture is Worth One Thousand Dollars (We Hope!) - The GalleristIn today's episode Sharon and Jaina take on the art world in their discussion of The Gallerist. They put on their fanciest (okay, their only. Okay, okay, their imaginary) berets, and discuss their first ever Lacerda game! As paraphrased from the wise Miss Piggy "[Art] is in the eye of the beholder, and it may be necessary from time to time to give a stupid or misinformed beholder a black eye.". Listen in to decide for yourself if Jaina and Sharon are misinformed! Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/a...2022-04-2138 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast22 - Advanced Potions and Amusement Park AdministrationIn this episode, Sharon and Jaina start off in potions class, then they talk about Potion Explosion (one of the first games in their collection!). From there they move into the more modern and exciting world of theme park development, and Jaina pushes the limits on how many times she can find the game of Unfair to, in fact, be unfair. You have to give credit where credit is due for truth in advertising! Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpRGG Guild 3986: https://boardgamegeek.c...2022-04-1335 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast21 - Encountering Space TreesOn today's episode, Sharon and Jaina start out by working through some trust issues brought on by our first play of Cosmic Encounter, then when that doesn't work they retreat to the treetops in Canopy. But beautiful plants and animals can still bite... Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpRBGG Guild 3986: https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3986 Email: antsytogancy@gmail.com Intro and Outro Music: Robot Gypsy Jazz by John Bartmann (http://johnbartmann.com) Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (h...2022-04-0633 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast20 - Pier Rabbit - Bunny Kingdom and Santa MonicaWelcome to a strange land where bunnies chase tourists on piers, and get banned for walking (hopping?) too fast. In this episode, Sharon and Jaina trip over each others' sandwiches, get confused, and also manage to talk about Bunny Kingdom and Santa Monica. These are two games that have been on our radar for awhile, so join us to hear our initial impressions and see if we need to make more space on our shelves!Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpRBGG Guild 3986: https...2022-03-3030 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast19 - Bitoku - It's a Coleslaw of Points!On today's episode we dive deep into the world of Bitoku, and somehow come up with... Coleslaw??? Well, we've already established that we're a little bit weird, so that's okay. Listen in to hear our thoughts and initial impressions after our first two plays! Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpREmail: antsytogancy@gmail.comIntro and Outro Music: Robot Gypsy Jazz by John Bartmann (http://johnbartmann.com)Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)D...2022-03-2342 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast18 - Happy (day before) Saint Patrick's Day!Irish you were here to play Inis with us! In honour of Saint Patrick's Day, Sharon and Jaina played the only Irish game in their collection. Does anyone know why there seems to be far more Scottish-themed games than Irish ones? Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpREmail: antsytogancy@gmail.comIntro and Outro Music: Robot Gypsy Jazz by John Bartmann (http://johnbartmann.com)Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord...2022-03-1628 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast17 - A Survivalist's Guide to Comfort Games for When the World is on FireSometimes everything just feels bad and the world really sucks. Like right now. The recent world events have reminded us to be grateful for a lot of things in our lives both big and small, and among those things is that we are able to play some games to give our brains a bit of a break from all the bad news. This week we talk about some of our go-to comfort games for bad days and trying times. Our hearts go out to everyone that has been affected by any of the horrible things happening all...2022-03-0934 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast16 - Wildlife GamesThe one where your favourite board game quacks, Jaina and Sharon, tap into their wild side and talk about wildlife themed table hogs, and beautiful games that you won't get boar'ed of, all in honour of World Wildlife Day on March 3. Bear witness to their trademark catty banter as they discuss rare and unexpected finds that they hold deer. Warning: they WILL be fishing for good reviews in the end. Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpREmail: antsytogancy@gmail.comIntro an...2022-03-0245 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast15 - They See Me Rolling, They WritingJaina and Sharon can't even stop rolling dice and neither can you! Listen in to hear our top 5 roll/flip and writes. We'll provide a sneak-peek here, featuring our "clever" tag lines for the games. How many can you guess?5 - Pirate Tetris4 - Poor Man's Complete Stonemaier Collection3 - Board Gamer's Colouring Book2 - HGTV The Board Game1 - Go FishFind us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpREmail: antsytogancy@gmail.comIntro and Outro Music: Robot...2022-02-2353 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast14 - Tabletop Tall TalesAh yes, welcome to the table fellow gamers. Please, grab some drink and nourishment, and join us by the crackling fire where our special guest, Sam, will weave tales of angst and anguish to darken some favourite relaxing games. Never fear though, if dark tales are not to your taste, we have some light fare on offer as well. First we get to know Sam through our patented, tried and true, never-fail series of three random game-adjacent questions, talk about a couple of games we played from our respective shelves of shame, and bring back the light...2022-02-1641 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast13 - A Match Made in Heaven and AleDisclaimer: We discuss neither Heaven, ale, nor the game Heaven and Ale in this episode. We just couldn't find a better title.In this Valentines week celebration, Jaina goes on the popular board game show Mystery Meeple Match , and they both spend far too long debating how to pronounce [redacted]. Also, as this is a board game podcast they talk about some games.Find us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpREmail: antsytogancy@gmail.comIntro and Outro Music: Robot Gypsy Jazz by John B...2022-02-0938 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast12 - The Digital DivideIn today's episode Sharon and Jaina discuss how discovering Board Game Arena over a year ago has changed their gaming. Has it changed for better or worse you ask? Guess you'll have to listen to find out! Find us onInstagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpREmail: antsytogancy@gmail.comIntro and Outro Music: Robot Gypsy Jazz by John Bartmann (johnbartmann.com)ShoutoutsBoard Game Arena - http://boardgamearena.comTabletopia - http://tabletopia.comFind us on:2022-02-0233 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast11 - Happy (Lunar) New Year!In this episode, Jaina artfully avoids having to say game names, while Sharon tries out her rusty Mandarin. We talk about some of our favourite East-Asian themed games, and touch on cultural representation in gaming. Also, after very carefully plugging in our microphone, we thought it would be fun to record from our computer mic instead, so apologies for the (lack of) sound quality! Kung hei fat choy everyone!Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpREmail: antsytogancy@gmail.comIntro and O...2022-01-2645 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast10 - Flying Under the RadarIn this episode, Jaina and Sharon hype up some games that might have been overlooked, and Jaina attempts to talk about 10+ games in one minute. Does she succeed? Probably not, but you'll have to tune in to find out!Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpREmail: antsytogancy@gmail.comIntro and Outro Music: Robot Gypsy Jazz by John Bartmann (johnbartmann.com)Shoutouts: Find Planecrafters here: https://paisley-board-games.mailchimpsites.com/store/products/40602a65-454c-45d4-9f61-0c88310875842022-01-1947 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast9 - Shelf of Shame ExcitementIn an attempt to get us excited for tackling our imposing shelf of shame/opportunity, we talk about the five games we're most excited to play from there. Also, Sharon completed 0.5 of a resolution already! Yay...?Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpREmail: antsytogancy@gmail.comIntro and Outro Music: Robot Gypsy Jazz by John Bartmann (johnbartmann.com)Shoutouts: Mission Fun and Games, St. Albert, Alberta, Canada (boardgames.ca)Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www...2022-01-1225 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast8 - Board Game ResolutionsThe one where Sharon and Jaina make promises that they likely won't be able to keep. Nothing like starting the year off bright-eyed and full of hope! Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpREmail: antsytogancy@gmail.comIntro and Outro Music: Robot Gypsy Jazz by John Bartmann (johnbartmann.com) Episode Mentions:Pe Metawe Games, located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: https://pemetawe.com/ Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://dis...2022-01-0516 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast7 - Hit (or Miss) Me with Your Best ShotThe one where Jaina and Sharon gush about some hits and lament some misses of the year, and where Jaina triumphantly edits out (almost) all unnecessary mention of Railroad Ink. A game recommendation is given for those that have too much optimism in life and are looking for a game that can sour their good cheer and knock that optimism down several notches. Other hits are revealed, discussed, and debated.Find us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)Discord: https://discord.gg/SVMSkw9zpREmail: antsytogancy@gmail.comIntro and Outro...2021-12-2931 minAntsy to Gancy - A Board Game Podcast6 - Tabletop Treats & Boardgame BeautiesThe one where Jaina and Sharon indulge in too many sweets and treats that send them off into a sugar-induced hallucinogenic trance where they start comparing beautiful board games to delicious holiday treats. Can you connect the dots and guess which treat they aligned with which game?Treats: Dark Chocolate, Spiced Hot Chocolate, Battenburg Cake, Black Licorice, Savoury Scone, Speculoos, Gingerbread House, Plum Pudding FlambéGames: Chai, Fog of Love, Herbaceous, Oceans, Between Two Castles, Iwari, Parks, Genotype: A Mendelian Genetics GameFind us on:Instagram: @antsytogancy (https://www.instagram.com/antsytogancy/)2021-12-2241 min