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A brief podcast about hobby board games, recorded by English professor Brendan Riley on brief 15 minute walks around town. Join us for a stroll as we discuss mechanisms, gameplay,...
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A brief podcast about hobby board games, recorded by English professor Brendan Riley on brief 15 minute walks around town. Join us for a stroll as we discuss mechanisms, gameplay, theory, and topics of the day.
Find show notes at RattleboxGames.com
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30 SET 2026 · Brendan does a deep dive into one of his favorite games: Trickerion. Join us, won’t you?
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/163068/trickerion-legends-of-illusion (2015)
- Tactical Worker Placement
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/97207/dungeon-petz (2011)
- Very Tight Economy
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/31260/agricola (2007)
- Interdependent Resources / Mechanisms
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/184267/on-mars (2020)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/342942/ark-nova (2021)
- Well-integrated Theme
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/231733/obsession (2018)
- That “Just not quite enough” feeling
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/238799/messina-1347 (2021)
What do you think of this worker placement classic? Share your thoughts over in our https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3269/.
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28 SET 2026 · Brendan reflects on the games he dusted off in June, July, and August but didn’t have time to reflect upon. Join us, won’t you?
- Top 50 Dusted off
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/163068/trickerion-legends-of-illusion (2015)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/19857/glory-to-rome (2005)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/164928/orleans (2014)
- Classic bangers
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/822/carcassonne (2000)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/237182/root (2018)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/148228/splendor (2014)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/220/high-society (1995)
- Other Games I Played
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/286559/antiquity-quest (2019)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2398/cribbage (1630)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/25574/gin-rummy (1909)
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/92415/skull (2011)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/371535/chicken (2023)
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/59149/bunny-bunny-moose-moose (2009)
What games did you dust off over the summer? Share your plays over on https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3269/.
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21 SET 2026 · Brendan talks a bit about what games people born under the zodiac sign Virgo might like best. Join us, won’t you?
- https://rattleboxgames.com/tag/astrology-files/
- https://www.allure.com/story/zodiac-sign-personality-traits-dates#Capricorn
- Farming and Wheat
- https://canadianpotatomuseum.com/
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/31260/agricola (2007)
- https://rattleboxgames.com/2020/04/22/pick-up-deliver-229-duel-agricola-vs-everdell/
- Logical, Practical, and Systemic
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/163068/trickerion-legends-of-illusion (2015)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/126163/tzolkin-the-mayan-calendar (2012)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/238799/messina-1347 (2021)
- Meticulous, Deductive
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2511/sherlock-holmes-consulting-detective-the-thames-mu (1981)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/453526/got-five (2026)
- Helpful to others
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/171233/the-big-book-of-madness (2015)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/334986/daybreak (2023)
What other games do you think represent Virgo gamers well? Share your thoughts over on https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3269/.
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11 SET 2026 · Brendan gives his first impressions of three games he tried recently. Join us, won’t you?
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/447776/the-game-makers(2026)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/384213/fromage (2024)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/374071/wanted-wombats(2022)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/355483/wandering-towers(2022)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/13004/the-downfall-of-pompeii(2004) revisited
What do you think of these games? Share your thoughts over on https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3269/.
Transcript: http://rattleboxgames.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/puad863-transcript.pdf or http://rattleboxgames.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/puad863-transcript.txt
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9 SET 2026 · Brendan shares his thoughts on the films he watched in May, June, and July of 2026. Join us, won’t you?
- https://letterboxd.com/briley929/film/the-sheep-detectives/ (2026)
- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/213960819https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/204497.Leonie_Swann
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/54137/battle-sheep (2010)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/378983/tipperary (2023)
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/18866/shear-panic (2005)
- https://letterboxd.com/briley929/film/swimming-with-men/ (2018)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/238638/castell (2018)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/358912/raas-a-dance-of-love (2026)
- https://letterboxd.com/briley929/film/the-crash-2026/ (2026)
- https://letterboxd.com/briley929/film/superman-2025/ (2026)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/184372/justice-league-hero-dice-superman (2015)
- https://letterboxd.com/briley929/film/eurovision-song-contest-the-story-of-fire-saga/1/ (2020)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/402679/rock-hard-1977 (2024)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/361025/come-together (2022)
- https://letterboxd.com/briley929/film/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-fellowship-of-the-ring/1/
- https://letterboxd.com/briley929/film/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-two-towers/1/
- https://letterboxd.com/briley929/film/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-return-of-the-king/2/
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/115746/war-of-the-ring-second-edition (2011)
- https://letterboxd.com/briley929/film/jurassic-world-rebirth/ (2025)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/352567/jurassic-world-the-legacy-of-isla-nublar (2022)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/177639/raptor (2015)
- https://letterboxd.com/briley929/film/legend-2015/ (2015)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/195539/the-godfather-corleones-empire (2017)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/375459/speakeasy (2025)
- https://letterboxd.com/briley929/film/enola-holmes-3/ (2026)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/282673/the-sherlock-files-elementary-entries (2019)
What films did you watch in May, June, and July of 2026? What do you think of Brendan’s take on the films he watched? Share your thoughts over on https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3269/.
Transcript: http://rattleboxgames.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/puad862-transcript.pdf or http://rattleboxgames.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/puad862-transcript.txt
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7 SET 2026 · Fresh off his episode about crowd pleasing beginner games, Brendan shares insights into how to introduce people to the hobby’s mechanisms. Join us for this conclusion, won’t you?
- https://rattleboxgames.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/puad020-introducing-the-hobby.mp3 (episode 20)
- https://rattleboxgames.com/2026/09/05/pick-up-deliver-860-introducing-the-hobby-part-1-crowd-pleasers/
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/65244/forbidden-island (2010)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/98778/hanabi (2010)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/204583/kingdomino (2016)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/168435/between-two-cities (2015)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/219513/barenpark (2017)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/110327/lords-of-waterdeep (2012)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/216856/demon-worker (2016)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/129437/legendary-a-marvel-deck-building-game (2012)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/36218/dominion (2008)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/147020/star-realms (2014)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266830/qe (2019)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/220/high-society (1995)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/290236/canvas (2021)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/165986/royals (2014)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/503/through-the-desert (2017)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/116/guillotine (1998)
What games would you add to the list of mechanism boot camp? Share your thoughts over on https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3269/.
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5 SET 2026 · Brendan shares insights into how to introduce people to the hobby. Join us for this first of two parts, won’t you?
- https://rattleboxgames.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/puad020-introducing-the-hobby.mp3 (episode 20)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/286428/wits-and-wagers-its-vegas-baby(2019)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/131260/qwixx(2012)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/463783/las-vegas(2026)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/262543/wavelength(2019)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/15512/diamant(2005)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/204135/skyjo(2015)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/36553/times-up-title-recall(2008)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/227072/the-chameleon(2017)
What games would you add to the list of essential crowd pleasers? Share your thoughts over on https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3269/.
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2 SET 2026 · Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried for the first time recently. Join us, won’t you?
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/352574/fit-to-print (2023)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/265736/tiny-towns (2019)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/31481/galaxy-trucker (2007)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/285192/destinies (2021)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/14996/ticket-to-ride-europe(2005)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420737/hex-effects (2025)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/358690/mantis (2022)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/234190/unstable-unicorns (2017)
What games have you tried recently? Share your plays over on https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3269/.
Transcript: http://rattleboxgames.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/puad859-transcript.txt or http://rattleboxgames.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/puad859-transcript.pdf
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1 SET 2026 · Brendan talks a bit about what games he played in August, and what games he wants to play in September. Join us, won’t you?
- https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/370362/2026-top-of-the-stack-list?itemid=13025177
- New Game – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/457412/night-at-the-zoo✓
- Top 50 game – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/238799/messina-1347X
- Another New Game – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/355483/wandering-towers✓
- One More – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/297030/tekhenu-obelisk-of-the-sunX
- https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/213880/shelf-of-opportunity
- https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/254981/expand-yourshelf
- https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/370362/2026-top-of-the-stack-list?itemid=13103592
- New Game – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/446493/recall
- Top 50 game – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/238799/messina-1347
- Another New Game – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1511/outdoor-survival
- One More – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/297030/tekhenu-obelisk-of-the-sun
What games did you play in August? Share your game plays over on https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3269/.
Transcript: http://rattleboxgames.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/puad858-transcript.txt or http://rattleboxgames.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/puad858-transcript.pdf
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28 AGO 2026 · Brendan revisits an old Themestorm, “Back to School,” and reflects on some ideas about it. Join us, won’t you?
- https://rattleboxgames.com/2020/09/05/pick-up-deliver-259-back-to-school-board-game-sommelier/
- For the Love of Books
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/307844/atheneum-mystic-library(2020)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/171233/the-big-book-of-madness (2015)
- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8518755011
- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4385051037
- Science and Learning
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/322289/darwins-journey (2023)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/257056/lovelace-and-babbage (2019)
- https://letterboxd.com/briley929/film/the-imitation-game/ (2014)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/329500/unconscious-mind (2024)
- School Life
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/144797/argent-the-consortium (2015)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/299960/alma-mater (2020)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/244358/trickerion-dahlgaards-academy(2019)
- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/3547/survival-of-the-witless (1997)
- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6237723-moo
- https://letterboxd.com/film/white-noise-2022/ (2022)
What games did I miss? Which ones would you add to the conversation? Share your thinking over in our guild, https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3269/.
A brief podcast about hobby board games, recorded by English professor Brendan Riley on brief 15 minute walks around town. Join us for a stroll as we discuss mechanisms, gameplay,...
mostra di più
A brief podcast about hobby board games, recorded by English professor Brendan Riley on brief 15 minute walks around town. Join us for a stroll as we discuss mechanisms, gameplay, theory, and topics of the day.
Find show notes at RattleboxGames.com
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Find show notes at RattleboxGames.com
Informazioni
| Autore | Rattlebox Games- Network Feed |
| Organizzazione | Rattlebox Games- Network Feed |
| Categorie | Giochi |
| Sito | rattleboxgames.com |
| brendan@rattleboxgames.com |
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