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Hooked On GeekEp. 110: Episode 999Stephanie and Greg say goodbye in the final episode of Hooked on Geek and then close with a book segment (22:20). Enjoy! Thank you for listening.
2021-01-1131 minHooked On GeekEp. 108: Stephanie Doesn't ApologizeWelcome to episode 108 where you can expect a lot of lively game discussion primarily about Escape Room: The Game, but more specifically Escape Room: The Game - The Magician (2:37) an expansion scenario as well as Fossilis (12:44) and Century: Golem Edition - An Endless World. We also close with another book segment (26:02). Enjoy!
2020-12-1434 minHooked On GeekEp. 107: I Wish I Was A FarmerThis week we discuss something else besides tabletop games that Stephanie is hooked on as well as giving you another book segment (17:13). Enjoy!
2020-11-3023 minHooked On GeekEp. 105: Bob in AccountingFresh off a fun livestream (listen for the details) where Stephanie played Tattoo Stories we begin this episode by discussing this creative party game. We then discuss The Castles of Tuscany (7:12), Ohanami (22:32), and Deckscape: The Mystery of Eldorado (33:10). We then end with Stephanie's book segment (45:04). Enjoy!
2020-11-1653 minHooked On GeekEp. 104: Stephanie ApologizesThe episode where Stephanie apologizes, invents a new type of gaming (or does she?), and then ends with a book segment (28:00) and so much more.
2020-11-0232 minHooked On GeekEp. 103: RuinedWelcome to number 103 in the Hooked on Geek saga, this week we give a few more details regarding For Sale Autorama (3:00), as well as discussing a soon to be released game called Lost Ruins of Arnak (8:08) and Aqualin (21:38). We end with a book segment (26:38). Download and listen for all of that as well as all the normal shenanigans you have come to expect from us! Enjoy!
2020-10-1937 minHooked On GeekEp. 102: One Cut of the PodcastWelcome to episode 102 and boy oh boy do we a show for you! We discuss four games in quite some detail, starting with Stay Cool (4:28), then For Sale Autorama (12:19), which is soon to be on Kickstarter, and then Furnace (18:10), and Calico (32:02). It's October which means we are all about horror movies right now and we have one that we think is a real crowd pleaser that we really want to recommend that we discuss (41:19) before getting into Stephanie's book segment (47:02). Enjoy!
2020-10-1253 minHooked On GeekEp. 101: Exit ExtravaganzaWe are getting caught up with two of the newest entries in the Inka and Markus Brand designed series of games know as Exit: The Game. The Stormy Flight and Theft on the Mississippi are compared and contrasted in this episode (1:16) as well as the dexterity game Menara (11:58). Episode 101 also includes another book segment (22:30). Enjoy!
2020-10-0528 minHooked On GeekEp. 100: Extravaganza?Listen in as we let you peak behind the curtain as we discuss plans for the podcast going forward, oh, and a book segment (32:30) of course.
2020-09-2800 minHooked On GeekEp. 99: Touchstone TalkThis week Greg starts off the episode with a little touchstone talk. What does that mean? Why? Listen to find out. Next The Mind Extreme is discussed (12:17) and then secondly, Second Chance (19:00). Next up is the latest Dominion expansion, Menagerie (24:15). Stephanie then delivers her book segment and Stephanie and Greg end the episode with a discussion of the book by Iain Reid and the movie directed by Charlie Kaufman of the same name, I'm Thinking of Ending Things. Enjoy the show!
2020-09-2100 minHooked On GeekEp. 98: Not All That Is Lost Should Be FoundThis week we unearth the lost episode of Hooked on Geek recorded a few months ago in April of 2020 but never released. In it you will hear what we were playing during the lock down. Listen in the beginning as we introduce the episode with some trepidation and then enjoy the lost episode (8:09). Should we left never released it? You be the judge.
2020-09-1400 minHooked On GeekEp. 97: Midsommar Deep DiveExpect a departure this week as there is very little game talk. After just a little small talk we jump into recommending two podcasts before getting into the meat of the episode this week, our deep dive in the Ari Aster film, Midsommar (15:44). Now, be warned, we do spoil the movie somewhat, so you may want to watch this horror masterpiece first. Your choice. We then end with Stephanie's book segment (1:02:46). Even if you skip the deep dive enjoy roughly 30 minutes of new content this week!
2020-09-0700 minHooked On GeekEp. 96: 2020 AnguishWe're back! It's been awhile and we begin by discussing our unplanned hiatus. We then go into some in-depth discussions of recent gaming including Smartphone Inc. with the Status Update 1.1 (11:04), Time Stories Revolution: The Hadal Project (24:00), and Wildlands with the Map Pack 2 - The Fall of the Dark House (37:21). Next up, Stephanie's book segment (51:31)! We end with a sneak peak of our next episode (1:09:50) and a big announcement (1:12:32)! Don't miss a single second of ep. 96 of Hooked on Geek!
2020-08-3100 minHooked On GeekEp. 95: Dice Tower West 2020 RecapThis time on Hooked on Geek Stephanie interviews Greg about his break from the rat race to spend a few days at Dice Tower West in Las Vegas as well as informing him of her shenanigans while he was gone. He discusses what games were played the most, which games stood out, as well as some favorites he got to teach and more. The show ends with a book segment (23:40). Enjoy!
2020-03-0200 minHooked On GeekEp. 94: Nova EpisodeAfter getting caught up on our lives including Stephanie's obsession with a certain sugary treat we get down to business with our first game up for discussion this episode, Q.E. (7:50), we then discuss Caylus 1303 (13:51) and Nova Luna (27:10). We then end with a book segment (35:15). Enjoy all this and all of the shenanigans you have come to love from Hooked on Geek!
2020-02-1700 minHooked On GeekEp. 93: 2019 RecapWe begin episode 93 discussing the sad event of 2019 that lead to the delay of this episode as well as our most played games of 2019 and our goals and plans going forward in 2020 including 10X10s and the purpose of them. We then spend a few minutes on Oscar talk and our take on the top ten movies of 2019 (20:30). Not content with just one top ten this episode we then launch into what is arguably the meat of episode 93, our top 10 games of 2019 lists (49:32). We end with a book segment (1:22:58). Enjoy!
2020-02-0300 minHooked On GeekEp. 92: Peppermint Dreaming on a Winter's DayIn between Stephanie's Peppermint cravings we cover a lot of ground in this episode! We review 3 games in considerable depth including The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine (4:00), Fantastic Factories (22:30), and Chocolatiers (32:43). We also review the new Noah Baumbach movie (37:22) and Stephanie guides us through a robust book segment (45:00). You can expect all this and much more. Enjoy!
2019-12-1600 minHooked On GeekEp. 91: Hooked on Geek Holiday Gift Guide 2019Before we get to the gift guide (28:35) we discuss what we have been playing recently, a number of older titles come up but in regards to games never discussed on any prior episodes before, we take some time to go over Imhotep: The Duel (4:30), Mandala (8:56), and Conspiracy: Abyss Universe (18:45). After the gift guide we review the new Rian Johnson movie, Knives Out (52:06). We then end with another book segment (59:25). Enjoy!
2019-12-0200 minHooked On GeekEp. 90: Big AnnouncementThis has been a big geek week, find out what we mean by that as we open the show discussing the week that was and keep listening for our review of one of the latest Knizia games, Aristocracy (7:58). We also discuss Jetpack Joyride (16:08). After that we review the new film, Parasite, in theaters now (24:04). We then get to Stephanie's book segment (35:00) and a big announcement regarding the future of Hooked on Geek (43:06). Enjoy!
2019-11-1800 minHooked On GeekEp. 89: Cult of the Old Versus Cult of the NewAfter recounting some Twitter drama we discuss a Kickstarter, Lovelace & Babbage (2:55). We also discuss the game Firenze, by Gugong and Hansa Teutonica designer, Andreas Steding (10:38). This slightly older title leads us to the push and pull of wanting to play brand new games but also the tried and true favorites (15:30). What is your ideal ratio of learning new games to playing favorites? We end with a book segment that contains some thoughts on the Flanagan film, Doctor Sleep (31:15). Enjoy!
2019-11-1100 minHooked On GeekEp. 88: War of the CandyWe begin with some fun Halloween shenanigans and then launch into a discussion of War of The Worlds: The New Wave (13:45). After that we discuss Exit: The Game - The House of Riddles (26:38). Stephanie then gives some book recommendations perfect for this spooky time of year with her book segment (31:32). Enjoy!
2019-10-2800 minHooked On GeekEp. 87: Sick StreamingIt's been a little rough around here. Gaming has taken a backseat as Stephanie has been sick, but what we have found ourselves doing, is geeking out about Halloween Horror and we spend this episode discussing what to stream this month to get you in the Halloween spirit. Some top picks, some obscure choices as well, for those of you who think you have seen it all! Enjoy, and then also, don't miss another book segment (33:06)!
2019-10-2100 minHooked On GeekEp. 86: What Kind Of Convention Attendee Are You?After discussing why we missed releasing an episode last Monday Greg discusses RinCon, a game convention located in Tucson, Arizona (10:16) which leads Stephanie and Greg to discussing the different types of game convention attendees. What kind of attendee are you and what do your convention choices say about you? We also discuss some games we have been playing recently including Bumuntu (23:49) and Clip Cut Parks (30:22). We end the show this week with a book segment (35:14). Enjoy!
2019-10-1400 minHooked On GeekEp. 85: Not Brought To You By AmazonWe get into the Halloween spirit a little early with Exit: The Game - The Haunted Roller Coaster, how does it stack up to the other games in the Exit series (1:44)? We discuss and quite frankly, debate, Belratti (8:32). We end with a book segment (21:23). Enjoy!
2019-09-3000 minHooked On GeekEp. 84: Top 20?0:44 Hypothetical Question 5:07 Stephanie gets quizzed, you get to play along 16:34 Stephanie and Greg discuss Exit: The Game - The Catacombs of Horror 22:03 Stephanie and Greg discuss The Artemis Project 29:37 Freshly renamed book segment? Enjoy!
2019-09-2300 min2019-09-1600 minHooked On GeekEp. 82: Tapestry Talk and Retreat RamblingsThis week we recap Greg's time at The Dice Tower Retreat, review Tapestry by Stonemaier Games (14:48) and include another one of Stephanie's book segments (27:56). Enjoy!
2019-09-0900 minHooked On GeekEp. 81: Top 5 Tiny Box GamesAfter catching up we discuss some games we have been playing lately, including Muse (7:37), Pharaoh's Gulo Gulo (10:31), and Lockup: A Roll Player Tale (15:05). We then transition into our Top 5 Tiny Box Games (22:49) and end with Stephanie's book segment (50:15). Enjoy!
2019-09-0200 minHooked On GeekEp. 80: A Gregless Top 11 Book ListJoin the lonely ghost host on her birthday while she talks about her favorite 11 books of all time.
2019-08-2600 minHooked On GeekEp. 79: It's Okay Not To FinishStephanie begins this episode looking ahead at a unreleased game that has caught her attention, but why? After that discussion, we spend some time discussing some of the games we have been playing recently, including Tonari (4:34), Shobu (17:26) and Tribes: Dawn of Humanity (23:11) as we continue to bring our thoughts on new Gen Con releases to you, our listeners. We then transition to a somewhat extended book segment that leads us down some interesting conversational paths (37:56). Enjoy!
2019-08-1900 minHooked On GeekEp. 78: Top 5 Gen Con GamesSure Gen Con is barely behind us and sure we didn't technically go to Gen Con, but that hasn't stopped us from playing many Gen Con releases early over the last few months and we choose to spotlight our top 5 games that we are the most excited about now; games we have played that we want to tell you about so you can make informed decisions when it comes to picking up new games in the coming months. After that we review Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (37:01). We end with a book segment (51:17). Enjoy!
2019-08-1200 minHooked On GeekEp. 77: Stephanie's MonsterHooked on Geek listeners have been treated to many reviews of Gen Con releases over the last few months and we start the show recapping a lot of those titles among other topics. We continue with our thoughts on some more Gen Con releases including Abomination: The Heir of Frankenstein (10:28), Filler (24:19), and Hats (30:08). We end the show with another book segment (36:51). Enjoy!
2019-08-0500 minHooked On GeekEp. 76: Is That You Stephanie?Right away Greg finds himself recommending a podcast as part of the top of the show banter, then a Tandem Gaming session is discussed (2:44) as well as a few games currently on Kickstarter, On The Rocks (12:05) and Smartphone Inc. (17:52). We also discuss the Matagot release, Bahamas (7:19). After that Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood (26:04) is discussed, the new Tarantino movie starring Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt, and Leonardo DiCaprio, and so very many more. We end with Stephanie's book segment (41:39).
2019-07-2900 minHooked On GeekEp. 75: Spiel Des Jahres Thoughts and Predictions, also, Skylight!Today is the day! Not just new Hooked on Geek episode day, but the day the Spiel Des Jahres is announced! The German game of the year, the biggest award in tabletop gaming! We recorded this not knowing who won yet of course and we give our thoughts and predictions. Also, tune in to hear this week's book segment (34:03). Enjoy!
2019-07-2200 minHooked On GeekEp. 74: Terrors, Shards and BloodStephanie launches into upfront shenanigans, we then jump into a discussion of the latest Shards of Infinity expansion, Shadow of Salvation (4:07) which will be available at Gen Con, but Greg played early at Dice Tower Con. We also discuss Terrors of London (10:15). We move on to some thoughts on Undo: Blood in the Gutter (24:38). We also review the movie Midsommar, the new effort from Ari Aster, the acclaimed director of Hereditary (32:39). We end with an unusual book segment (44:06), or do we? Enjoy!
2019-07-1500 minHooked On GeekEp. 73: Dice Tower Con 2019 AKA 6-2-1 FailStephanie and Greg spend the first roughly 30 minutes discussing the previous week and what games have been getting to the table recently including a few Dice Tower Con highlights, including Point Salad (13:04), Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: Carlton House & Queen's Park (7:13), UnMatched: Battle of Legends (20:00) and Dungeon Academy (23:30). We then proceed on to the book segment for this week (31:36) and also give a podcast recommendation (37:05). Enjoy!
2019-07-0900 minHooked On GeekEp. 72: Top 5 Games I Wish You Would Play With MeWe jump right in this week after just a couple of minutes of what has been going on in our lives with our first impressions of Tricky Tides (2:45), as well as our review of Pipeline (7:22). We then jump into our top 5 for this week, the games we most wish we could get the other to play more often (19:04). We end with our book segment (48:43). Enjoy!
2019-07-0100 minHooked On GeekEp. 71: Craving Twists"Tune in" to hear us discuss Escape Room: The Game - Jumanji (6:16), Century: A New World (15:24) and Gunkimono (23:14). This week we also end with another book segment (30:15). Enjoy!
2019-06-2400 minHooked On GeekEp. 70: To Log Or Not To LogWe discuss our experience regarding logging plays (24:39), also recent plays of Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: Jack the Ripper & West End Adventures (6:24), Welcome to Dino World (12:24), and we compare original Finca to the new edition (17:30). We end with a book segment (35:54). Check out ep. 70 for all this, the regular shenanigans you expect, and more! Also, we tell you about a local (Phoenix) 24 hour gaming marathon that you can attend for charity. Check out @g3gamenight on twitter for details.
2019-06-1700 minHooked On GeekEp. 69: Oh Yeah, We Do A PodcastWe're back! We start with small talk including discussing our hiatus and then transition into impressions of the Spiel Des Jahres nominations (5:18). Next we give some final thoughts on Game of Thrones (7:55). Stephanie has seen Avengers: Endgame and we discuss the blockbuster (10:56). We discuss games including Time Stories: Madame (19:23), Escape Tales: The Awakening (26:06), and Revolution of 1828 (32:44). Greg then reviews the movie, Booksmart (38:35). We end with a book segment (42:01)!
2019-06-1000 minHooked On GeekEp. 68: EndgameThis week we spoil the movie event of 2019, Avengers: Endgame, no no no, I'm kidding, we don't spoil it. Or do we?! No, seriously, we don't, it's safe for you to listen. Before Avengers: Endgame talk (28:43) we discuss twist endings in media as Stephanie dives into her book segment (18:47). In the book segments she issues a challenge... We discuss several games including Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra (12:13), Haven (8:38) and our latest tandem gaming in which we played Carpe Diem, Glux, & Red7. Enjoy!
2019-04-2900 minHooked On GeekEp. 67: Unicorn PancreasWe begin episode 67 by briefly discussing playing unpublished prototypes. We also discuss several games including Tattoo Stories (2:02), The Quest for El Dorado expansion, Heroes & Hexes (10:55), Tales & Games: Jack & the Beanstalk (18:58) and three games we played in Tandem, Gingerbread House, Pinata, and Drop It. We discuss the movie Dumbo (34:10) which Stephanie saw with family and end with another book segment (40:36).
2019-04-2200 min2019-04-1500 minHooked On GeekEp. 65: Polysyllabic PonderingsEpisode 65 begins with the exploration of a hypothetical that Greg asks Stephanie as well as some time spent discussing the recent local gaming convention, Arizona Game Fair. We also discuss Sidereal Confluence (9:04), Go Nuts for Donuts (13:37), Tales & Games: Aladdin & the Magic Lamp (17:36), and a current kickstarter, Nerd Words: Science (24:11). We review and discuss the latest Stephen King adaptation in theaters now, Pet Sematary (34:36) and end with another book segment (43:13). Enjoy!
2019-04-0800 minHooked On GeekEp. 64 It's UsWe're back and we're excited to share with you our thoughts on several games including Chronicles of Crime: Noir (6:03), Axio (11:32), Copenhagen (15:10) and Tiny Towns (20:17) as well as our reactions to a few recent movies we have seen, specifically Captain Marvel (26:12) and Us (33:32). We end with Stephanie's book segment (42:50). Enjoy!
2019-04-0100 minHooked On GeekEp. 63: Going PlacesWe have been traveling! We attended Dice Tower West in Vegas and a local event on the other side of town, G3: Garage Game Gathering, that started small apparently but has developed into a regular event with dozens of Arizona gamers and we discuss our gaming experiences at those events including Stephanie's thoughts, finally, of Smartphone Inc. (18:07). Besides our travel tales she also discusses a unique play of Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective (39:39). We end with another book segment (42:49). Enjoy!
2019-03-1800 minHooked On GeekEp. 62: THIS IS GOING TO BE SHORTWe packed a lot into a slightly shorter package this week. We discuss Spirit Island (3:22), Tikal (13:38) and Dude (17:26) as well as the normal shenanigans, poppycock and claptrap you have come to expect from Hooked on Geek. We end with another book segment about a ghost story... Enjoy (see, even this description is shorter this week)!
2019-03-1100 minHooked On GeekEp. 61: Doris, Myrna, Stephanie and GregAfter some riveting up front nonsense, including some excitement about the upcoming convention, Dice Tower West in Las Vegas, we dive right into some game talk. We start with our first impressions of the brand new expansion for Euphoria, Ignorance is Bliss (6:36), followed by Campaign Trail (14:17), and ending with us revisiting Blue Lagoon (22:10). We end the show with another book segment (27:02). Enjoy!
2019-03-0400 minHooked On GeekEp. 60: Objectively Better, In Our OpinionInspired by disparate reactions to Escape Plan in our game group we find ourselves delving into what makes a game objectively better, if that is a thing (16:04), as well as ego in gaming. We also review Push (4:13) and a previously reviewed title, Raccoon Tycoon in more detail (11:57). We end the show with a book segment (34:18). Listen for these discussions and segments and all the nonsense in between you have come to expect from Hooked on Geek. Enjoy!
2019-02-2500 minHooked On GeekEp. 59: Stephanie & Greg Go NegativeStephanie and Greg are pretty negative in this one, you may not want to listen. Ok, ok, if you're going to listen let's give you a rough idea of what you're in for. Our first game review is Reykholt (7:39), next, Planet (11:30), then The Quacks of Quedlinburg (14:41) and lastly Pirate Tricks (18:46). We then get super cranky about hype in relation to board games and board game media (21:58) and lastly we tackle a listener question in Stephanie's book segment (41:21). Listen, and then get off our lawn!
2019-02-1800 minHooked On GeekEp. 58: Top 5 Two Player Only GamesBefore getting into our Top 5 Two Player Only Games (16:49) for Valentine's Day we discuss Guardian's Call (1:48) which we had the chance to play once. We also review Dragon Valley (7:00), and Haven (13:44). We end with a book segment (35:55). Enjoy!
2019-02-1100 minHooked On GeekEp. 57: Rapid FireThis week we start by reviewing Cytosis: A Cell Biology Board Game (2:30), Dominion: Renaissance (9:20), and Coimbra (14:22). We then explore a few topics in a rapid fire format, including exploring game companies and whether or not they knowingly release games they know are sub par (20:30), the change in direction for the T.I.M.E. Stories series (30:00) and whether or not content creators also have time to game and consume content from others (33:11). We end with another book segment (39:32). Enjoy!
2019-02-0400 minHooked On GeekEp. 56: Talking Tandem GamingAfter confirming Greg's obsession with his current grail game (what could it be?!), the pair launch into reviewing Dominion: Nocturne (4:07), Exit: The Game - The Mysterious Museum (11:16), Unlock! The Tonipal's Treasure (14:33) and Dragonwood (19:28). We answer a listener question. A question about Tandem Gaming, playing 3 or more games simultaneously (22:29) and why and where the idea originated. We then review our latest online binge, Killing Eve (31:09), and we end with Stephanie's book segment (34:55).
2019-01-2800 minHooked On GeekEp. 55: Answering QuestionsBefore we get into listener questions (18:32) which include discussion of finding time to game and grail games and more we start by describing a new Extreme Tandem Gaming session (6:24) where we switch up our 'normal' tandem gaming in some fun and exciting ways! We end the show with a book segment (36:41). Enjoy!
2019-01-2100 minHooked On GeekEp. 54: Asking QuestionsAfter saying our hellos and other general silliness we begin with our first impressions of Betrayal Legacy (3:28). We also discuss Gingerbread House (7:30) and Railroad Rivals (12:27) and Raccoon Tycoon (23:21). We then decide to surprise each other with some prepared questions that result in us exploring some unexpected topics (30:20). We end the show with a book segment (44:39). Enjoy!
2019-01-1400 minHooked On GeekEp. 53: Top 10 Games of 2018Welcome to 2019! In this episode we discuss the year of 2018 in regards to gaming including our top 10 games released in 2018 (6:30)! We also review a few games most won't get their hands on until 2019, namely, Wingspan (34:07) and Victorian Masterminds (38:31). We end the episode with our book segment (42:27). Enjoy, and Happy New Year!
2019-01-0700 minHooked On GeekEp. 52: Hooked on Books and Holiday Gaming RecapWe begin with holiday game talk including The Game (11:56), Telepathy (13:55), Duelosaur Island (17:50), Shadows: Amsterdam (24:09), Architects of the West Kingdom (26:58), Deckscape: Heist in Venice (30:22), Exit:The Sinister Mansion (32:30) and Space Base (34:53). We also discuss, spoiler free, the new Black Mirror choose your own adventure style episode Bandersnatch (38:52) and Bird Box (41:48). We also discuss Stephanie's 30th escape room (44:14)! We close with reading goals tips for 2019 (46:20).
2018-12-3100 minHooked On GeekEp. 51: The Top 100 Games of All Time! 25-1In episode 51 we conclude our 4 part top 100 games of all time series with our 25-1 picks after a brief discussion of a recent gaming event known as The Dice Tower Retreat. Thanks for tuning in this week, to Hooked on Geek! Enjoy!
2018-12-2400 minHooked On GeekEp. 50: Top 100 Games of All Time! 50-26In episode 50 we continue our 4 part top 100 games of all time series. This week, 50-26. Thanks for tuning in this week, to Hooked on Geek! Enjoy!
2018-12-1700 minHooked On GeekEp. 49: Top 100 Games of All Time! 75-51After a little small talk we continue our 4 part top 100 games of all time series. This week, 75-51. We end the episode with some book talk (1:33:40). Thanks for tuning in this week, to Hooked on Geek. Enjoy!
2018-12-1000 minHooked On GeekEp. 48: Top 100 Games of All Time! 100-76After a little small talk we venture into our 4 part top 100 games of all times series. This week, 100-76. We end the episode with some book talk (1:19:55) and a reminder to check out episode 47 if you're still looking for gift ideas. Thanks for tuning in this week, to Hooked on Geek. Enjoy!
2018-12-0300 minHooked On GeekEp. 47: Hooked on Geek Gift Guide and BGG.con Part 2We discuss black Friday shopping and long holiday weekend gaming including Don't Mess With Cthulhu Deluxe (1:09) and Hail Hydra (15:44), etc. We also give more details about games played and/or acquired at BGGcon, like Saint Malo (3:36), Victorian Masterminds (10:26), Reavers of Midgard (21:25), Big Dig (24:03), and Catch the Moon (27:10). For those shopping for gifts we give our Hooked on Geek gift giving guide for everybody on your list (28:37)! Stephanie also give a book review (1:01:41). Enjoy!
2018-11-2600 minHooked On GeekEp. 46: Just Back From BGG.conStephanie and Greg briefly discuss his experience at the BoardGameGeek convention in Dallas that he JUST got back from.
2018-11-1900 min2018-11-1200 minHooked On GeekEp. 44: Straight Outta EssenAfter catching up on subjects brought up on prior episodes and discussing some of the fun stuff we have been up to such as a unique escape room experience we jump right into an episode full of reviews. We discuss several games released at the game fair in Essen, Germany including Chronicles of Crime (7:26), Treasure Island (18:42), Kero (23:54), Dice Hospital (30:53) Just One (34:48) and The Grizzled: Armistice Edition. We also give a book and a podcast recommendation (45:32). Enjoy!
2018-11-0500 minHooked On GeekEp. 43: I Like Big Groups and I Cannot LieWe begin by briefly following up on some subjects brought up on prior episodes and then launch into a few games that have really stood out to us recently, namely, The Estates (3:33) and Detective Club (7:49). Our main subject this week is our top games that play at 7 players and up (13:06). We give another book recommendation as well as a podcast recommendation (43:36) and end with our review of the new Damien Chazelle directed movie in theaters now, starring Claire Foy and Ryan Gosling, First Man (48:07).
2018-10-2900 minHooked On GeekEp, 42: Reviewing All the ThingsWe review all the things, movie, book, podcast, even a show we've been binging, and games! It's packed, including Netflix show Haunting of Hill House (0:48), King of Tokyo with our 5 year old (2:57), Reef (5:22), current Kickstarter Lovelace & Babbage (9:30), Illusion (14:10), Magic: The Gathering - Heroes of Dominaria Board Game (19:16), and The Rocky Mountain expansion to Whistle Stop (22:46). We give a book (27:47) and podcast recommendation (30:42) and we review movie, Bad Times at the El Royale (32:25)
2018-10-2200 minHooked On GeekEp. 41: Hooked on HorrorIn episode 41 we begin with some conversation about what we have been playing recently including the Ganz Schon Clever app, 8Bit Box and Shadows: Amsterdam. We then depart from our normal format and discuss just in time for you to track them down and watch them before Halloween, our top 10 Horror movies (17:25). We end with another book recommendation (1:27:01). Happy Halloween!
2018-10-1500 minHooked On GeekEp. 40: When I Do Escape Rooms I Go CrazyThis week we discuss recent gaming experiences including Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective (0:40), Glux with the BGG promo (9:54), playing the Ganz Schon Clever app (13:22) and Scythe: Rise of Fenris (15:49). We tap into our escape room experience to give tips and tricks (19:01) and we end with another book recommendation from Stephanie (32:55). Thanks for tuning in this week to Hooked on Geek! Enjoy!
2018-10-0800 minHooked On GeekEp. 39: Hooked on ReviewsThis week we get caught up on reviewing games. We discuss many games we enjoy but especially highlight the following titles: T.I.M.E. Stories: Brotherhood of the Coast (2:00), Wildlands (8:30), Unfinished Case of Holmes (12:07), Who Goes There? (19:20), Dead Last (24:47), GoodCritters (27:02), and War Chest (33:07). We also end with a twist on Stephanie's book recommendation. This time she recommends a particular episode of a particular podcast. Thanks for tuning in this week to Hooked on Geek, enjoy!
2018-10-0100 minHooked On GeekEp. 38: Top 5 Games That Need ExpansionsWe start by discussing our latest tandem gaming (1:22). We also go over recent plays of Tzolk'in with our recently acquired expansion, Tribes & Prophesies (8:47) and Brass: Lancashire (14:51). We also come back to last week's topic of expansions but this time we dream up expansions we would like to see in our Top 5 games that need expansions run down (18:09). Stephanie gives her book recommendation (47:17) and we end with a movie review of the new Paul Feig film, A Simple Favor (53:13), in theaters now.
2018-09-2400 minHooked On GeekEp. 37: Top 5 Essential ExpansionsIn episode 37 we recap what we have been playing recently, including the latest Tandem Gaming session and Stephanie's first impressions of Journal 29, a collection of puzzles she has been soloing. We then proceed to discuss what makes an expansion essential and give our top 5 essential expansions (18:24). We wrap up the episode with a book recommendation, well, maybe the recommendation of several essential books (40:33). Enjoy!
2018-09-1700 minHooked On GeekEp. 36: Real Quick, Our Top 5 FillersIn episode 36 we discuss games we have been playing recently including Unlock: House on the Hill, Starship Samurai, and Yellow & Yangtze (3:00). We also discuss filler games and give our top 5 filler games (19:35) and then end with yet another book recommendation (1:07:08). Enjoy!
2018-09-1000 minHooked On GeekEp. 35: Mandatory Labor Day Top 5 Worker Placement Games EpisodeIn episode 35 we discuss some of the games we have been playing recently including Illusion, Lucidity and Prowler's Passage (5:12). As it is Labor Day where we live in this episode we discuss our Top 5 Worker Placement Games (19:41). We also give another book recommendation (46:55) and finish the episode with a review of the new movie in theaters now, the thriller, starring John Cho, Searching (50:16). Enjoy!
2018-09-0300 minHooked On GeekEp: 34: By The Time You're 35...We discuss the new Disney themed game, Villainous (2:08), and our experience with the Deckscape games, Test Time and The Fate of London (5:55). We also discuss two tandem gaming sessions (10:28) where we simultaneously played Lost Cities, Pinata and Quadropolis and another with Ethnos, Tzolk'in and Luxor. Stephanie just had a birthday which leads to, "By The Time You're 35..." a top 5 list of gamer related accomplishments (22:06) to achieve by 35 or else!... and a book recommendation (31:38)!
2018-08-2700 minHooked On GeekEp. 33: Develop This!We begin by discussing what we have been playing recently including The Tea Dragon Society, Acquire, Starship Samurai and Bruxelles 1893. We also discuss a recent game night that included Hail Hydra, Trap Words, GoodCritters, Dude, More Dude, The Brady Bunch Party Game and Cryptid (14:27). We also sum up our latest round of tandem gaming where we play 3 games simultaneously (27:05). We then dive into an improv game, Develop This! (29:48). We end with another book recommendation (49:39). Enjoy!
2018-08-2000 minHooked On GeekEp. 32: 90% of Games are Crap?In episode 32 we discuss Stephanie's recent Vegas weekend at a Star Trek convention as well as Greg's Gen Can't festivities. We also ask the question, what percentage of games are crap (16:15)? We give another book recommendation (34:45) and we review the critically acclaimed coming of age movie, Eighth Grade (39:30). Thanks for tuning in this week to Hooked on Geek. Enjoy!
2018-08-1300 minHooked On GeekEp. 31: Game Vs GameIn Ep. 31 we follow up on our "tandem gaming" method for fitting lots of gaming into busy lives (4:16) which includes discussions of Blue Lagoon, Luxor, and Domaine. Enjoy our spoiler free reviews of the brand new games, Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game by Portal Games and Exit: Dead Man on the Orient Express by Kosmos (11:50). We then present Game vs Game match ups where games in similar categories go head to head (26:04). We finish up with another book recommendation (55:13) and much more!
2018-08-0600 minHooked On GeekEp. 30: Ruel Gaviola Talks Game Cafes and Gen ConJoin guest Ruel Gaviola who is known for his work on Geek & Sundry, islaythedragon, and his contributions to the podcast The Five By as we discuss what we have been playing recently, content creation, Gen Con talk (26:57) and game cafe talk (37:42) and more!
2018-07-3000 minHooked On GeekEp. 29: Is Three a Crowd?This week, time to game is in short supply as Stephanie prepares to go back to work after a summer hiatus, so we come up with the ultimate solution. At least we think we do... We review the documentary Three Identical Strangers (25:27) and we give another book recommendation (28:52). Enjoy!
2018-07-2300 minHooked On GeekEp. 28: Luxor, Azul, The Mind, Oh My!In this episode we discuss what we have been playing recently (1:46), namely, Drop It, Micropolis, Don't Mess with Cthulhu Deluxe, and Exodus: Paris Nouveau. Since the winners of the Spiel Des Jahres will be announced one week from the day this episode is released we also discuss the nominees and which of the three we want to win and which we think will likely win (20:20). We wrap up the episode with another book recommendation (38:16). Thanks for listening. Enjoy!
2018-07-1600 minHooked On GeekEp. 27: Lucky #7 Dice Tower ConThis week, Greg and Stephanie attend Dice Tower Convention in Orlando, Florida. Listen to their thoughts on the convention, the games they played, and why we keep coming back!
2018-07-0900 minHooked On GeekEp. 26: Board Game Starter Pack For KidsThis week we give first impressions of Jurassic Park: Danger! Adventure Strategy Game (0:50). We also discuss the game from our Shame Shelf that we mentioned last week, Okey Dokey (6:39). We discuss our top 5 must have games for kids that are also fun for adults (11:23). We review the documentary in the theaters now, Won't You Be My Neighbor (46:28) as well as a spoiler filled discussion of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Stephanie gives a book recommendation (101:07). Thanks for listening!
2018-07-0200 minHooked On GeekEp. 25: Eastern Visitors with Gizmos Exiting This week we discuss Visitor in Blackwood Grove (0:27), Exit - The Sunken Treasure (6:21), give first impressions of Century: Eastern Wonders (14:05) as well as Gizmos (19:50). We also report back on a game from our Shame Shelf, Pie Town by Renegade Game Studios (26:21). We also discuss gaming at events and how those events differ depending on your personality type (34:09). Stephanie gives another book recommendation and we announce the next Shame Shelf game we plan to play by next week (46:39). Enjoy!
2018-06-2500 minHooked On GeekEp 24: Origins FOMOHooked on Geek continues with a new co-host. We discuss upcoming release Blue Lagoon by Blue Orange and designer Reiner Kniza (1:45) as well as the final scenario of Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Thames Murders & other cases (spoiler free). We also discuss what caught our eye during Origins coverage with our top 5 games we learned about from Origins (18:30). We offer a quick book recommendation (56:20) as well as introducing a new segment on tackling our shelf of shame. Thanks for tuning in this week to Hooked on Geek. Enjoy!
2018-06-1800 minHooked On GeekEp. 23: Meeple LadyIn this episode, Meeple Lady says goodbye to Hooked On Geek. She shares the reason behind her decision, while wishing Greg all the best should he decide to continue with the show. She says thank you for all the support the show has received in the past six months. We also talk about what we played recently (16:06).
2018-06-1100 minHooked On GeekEp. 22: GloryHoundd and the Overrated GamesIn Episode 22, we welcome back the awesome GloryHoundd! We hear about what's in the works for her podcast, GloryHoundd and The Uninvited Gamers, and we talk about what we played recently (3:00). We also talk about our Top 5 Overrated Games (31:05).
2018-05-2800 minHooked On GeekEp. 21: Charlie Bink and Top 5 Underrated GamesWe welcome back Charlie Bink to Ep. 21, where he talks about his new company, Underdog Games, publishing the new edition of his game Trekking the National Parks, as well as his experience at Unpub. We also share what we played recently (16:05), and we discuss our Top 5 underrated board games (34:32).
2018-05-2100 minHooked On GeekEp. 20: Justin Gary from Stone BladeIn Episode 20, we welcome Ascension game designer and Stone Blade Entertainment CEO Justin Gary. We talk to him about his days as a Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering Player and how he got into board gaming. We also discuss what we played recently (11:06), how Justin made the leap from gaming into becoming a game publisher (35:52), and going to concerts and discovering new music. (1:06:03).
2018-05-1400 minHooked On GeekEp. 19: Social Butterfly Mandi HutchinsonIn Episode 19, we welcome Dice Tower contributor and the fabulous Mandi Hutchinson to the show, where we learn about her different careers and how she got into content creation. We also talk what we played recently, which led to an interesting conversation about Feudum (18:05), the pros and cons of being plugged into social media and the online gaming community (36:45), and a discussion about the latest Avengers movie before any of us had seen it (52:13).
2018-05-0700 minHooked On GeekEp. 18: Rally Behind Stephanie DicksonIn Episode 18, we welcome back Stephanie Dickson! We join Greg in his alternative universe where board games are more popular than video games, and talk about our top 5 games we'd love to see as a spectator sport (37:24). We also talk about what we played recently (11:09), and Stephanie shares war stories from Gumball Rally, an intense annual competition at Disneyland (1:13:19).
2018-04-3000 minHooked On GeekEp. 17: Ten Years with Seth JaffeeIn Episode 17, we welcome game designer and head of development for Tasty Minstrel Games Seth Jaffee! We talk about how Seth got into gaming, how TMG was created (15:47) and the kick off to TMG's 10th anniversary extravaganza: a Kickstarter for an anniversary edition of Homesteaders (48:42). We also discuss what we played recently (15:47) and Ready Player One, namely how movies have seem to have forgotten to show the passage of time (1:05:41).
2018-04-2300 minHooked On GeekEp. 16: Gateway Games (#1-5) with BeboIn Episode 16, we welcome the Be Bold Games owner Bebo to the show, where we talk about building community, how she got into gaming, and her daughter, Hailey, who is way cooler than all of us put together. We also talk about what we played recently (13:50) and finish our countdown of lesser-discussed gateway games (22:49), in which Bebo purchases one of the games on the list during the episode! Lastly, Bebo shares how she started playing the ukulele (1:02:03).
2018-04-1600 minHooked On GeekEp. 15: Gateway Games (#6-10) With MaggibotIn Episode 15, we welcome gamer extraordinaire Maggibot as we begin our list of lesser-discussed gateway games (32:52). We also talk about what we played recently (20:33), and Maggibot talks about working with Publisher Services Inc. and the process of how board games are distributed (1:06:59).
2018-04-0900 minHooked On GeekEp. 14: The State Of Game$ With Andrew SpindlerIn Episode 14, we welcome one of the many Andrews we know: Andrew Spindler, veteran podcaster with the Game State Show. We talk about the rising cost of games and some of the Goodwill deals we've found (41:16). We also share what we played recently (15:11) and the intense mind play of tabletop tennis (1:04:36).
2018-04-0200 minHooked On GeekEp. 13: Hooked On GAMAHooked On Geek went to GAMA in Reno! Greg talks about some of the cool games he got to play and preview, and he talks with these publishers about their upcoming titles: Stronghold Games (16:53) Pandasaurus Games (24:34) Passport Game Studios (35:53) Capstone Games (46:56) USAopoly (51:20) Floodgate Games (53:42) Mercury Games (55:36) Smirk & Dagger (1:01:36) Quick Simple Fun Games (1:08:11) Cryptozoic Entertainment (1:09:56) Czech Games Edition (1:18:35) Thames & Kosmos (1:21:54) Red Raven Games - Interview with Ryan Laukat (1:30:25) Bezier Games (1:32:09) M...
2018-03-2600 minHooked On GeekEp. 12: Behind the scenes with Charlie BinkIn Episode 12, we take a behind-the-scenes look at board-game development with Charlie Bink, former creative director at Eagle-Gryphon Games and owner of Bink Ink Games. We talk about how, as an artist, he got into game design, how he created Trekking the National Parks (12:37), and what he learned from Kickstarter and how he's now helping publishers use amazon to distribute their own games (49:52). We also talk about what we played recently (22:42), and why Charlie loves HQ Trivia (1:04:40).
2018-03-1900 minHooked On GeekEp. 11: We Love 'Our Friend Dan'We welcome "our friend Dan" The Game Boy Geek himself to Episode 11. We ask him what it's like having a box of games show up on your porch practically every day and how he got into gaming. We also talk about what we played recently (17:50), some games we badly screwed up the rules (49:09), the final days of Dan's Kickstarter (1:02:00), and why Dan has seen "The Greatest Showman" three times already in 2018 (1:08:59).
2018-03-1200 minHooked On GeekEp. 10: Escaping From Greg And Our Top 10 GamesWe've finally hit the top of our list, folks! In Episode 10, we welcome Greg's better half, Stephanie Dickson, and talk to her about all the escape rooms she's done — and it's quite a bunch. We also discuss what we played recently (13:00), circle back to the kind of escape-room experiences Stephanie looks for (22:50), and all three of us count down our top 10 games (31:11).
2018-03-0500 minHooked On GeekYoung Sheldon And The Dulcet Tones Of Eric SummererIn this episode, we welcome the fantastic Suzanne Sheldon, mega Tweeter and the Dice Tower contributor. We ask her how long she's been gaming, how she got into content creation, and how she joined the Dice Tower (19:33). We're also getting closer to the end of our top 100 list with #11-20 (23:25), and we talk about how to get kids into board gaming (1:25:45).
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