Going Analog

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Podcast #142: Let's party (game)!

Christina and Shoe review a giant pile of new party games!

Tired of hoarding resources, majority-ing areas, and adding up victory points? Want to make your frenemy continuously act like they're milking a cow instead? Then let's talk party games!

Shoe and Christina run through a bunch of new big-group activities to help you with your next big game night.

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Timeline:

  • 1:09 - Christina's game pick: Minos: Dawn of the Bronze Age.
  • 6:09 - Shoe's game pick: Nature.
  • 12:44 - Games that tweak party game formulas: Sync, Rabble, Lovestruck.
  • 24:59 - Team games: Belratti, Blank Slate: Challenge, Mini-Game Party.
  • 35:27 - Drawing games: Caution Signs, Speed Colors.
  • 42:37 - Quick hits: Task Team, Ultimate Dibs, I'm Kind of a Big Dill.

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