The Long View

In this episode of The Long View, we examine the game Rising Sun by Eric Lang. How close is this to Blood Rage? What, if anything, makes it unique? Should you have both in your collection? Join us as we explore these questions and more in this episode.

In this episode of The Long View, we revisit the classic game Through the Ages. Special guest host Brent Celmins discusses the original game, the new Edition, A New Story of Civilization, the App and the Leaders and Wonders expansion. What's changed? Are the changes for the better? How do you remake a classic? Listen to hear our thoughts.

In this episode of The Long View, we continue our tradition of being different! Instead of yet another list about the best games of last year, we look back two years, to see what games have stood the test of time. Join me and special guest Steve Oksienik as we attempt to review as many of the awesome games from 2018 as we can. Thanks for listening!

In this special episode of The Long View, I share my thoughts and experiences from this year's Pax Unplugged in Philadelphia. What games caught my attention? What were the hits of the show for me? What can you look forward to trying? Is this a convention you should consider attending? Tune in to find out! Thanks for listening!

In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by Martin Griffiths as we discuss the game, Time of Crisis. What makes this game so unique? Is it the perfect hybrid euro/wargame? What does the expansion add? Tune in to hear our thoughts about this fascinating game.

In this episode, I'm proud to be joined by special guest Roger Leroux as we discuss the game of Twilight Struggle. What makes this game a classic in the minds of so many? What makes it so thematic? What, if anything, does the newly released Turn Zero add? Just how much replay value is in this game? Tune in to hear our thoughts. Thanks for listening!

In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by special guest Chris Whitpan of the Game All Nite podcast as we discuss the hidden euro classic Palaces of Carrara. Why hasn't this game gotten a wider release? Is it worth the trouble to track down a copy? Tune in and find out in this episode!

In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by first time contributor Mark Fredrickson as we discuss the hidden gem Bruxelles 1893. Thanks for listening! Thanks to our sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show. Go and check out how Elaine and Carmen are bringing the world of board games to you! Thanks as well to Punchboard Media! Check out a wealth of excellent board game media at www.punchboardmedia.com!

In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by Luke Heidebrect as we discuss the Martin Wallace Classic, Automobile. Is this game more than the sum of your twelve decisions? Does it offer different and unique strategies over time? Does it deserve to be ranked higher than it is in our opinion? Listen and find out! Thanks for listening! Thanks to our sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show. Go and check out how Elaine and Carmen are bringing the world of board games to you! Thanks as well to Punchboard Media! Check out a wealth of excellent board game media at www.punchboardmedia.com!

Join me and Historian Justin Nordstrom as we explore the backstory of Fort Sumter, by Mark Herman. We examine the history behind the game and debate how well the setting informs the game design, and what connections can be found between the actual history surrounding this time period and the gameplay. We hope you enjoy this discussion of Fort Sumter - The Secession Crisis 1860 - 1861. Thanks to our sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show. Go and check out how Elaine and Carmen are bringing the world of board games to you! Thanks as well to Punchboard Media! Check out a wealth of excellent board game media at www.punchboardmedia.com!

Dylan the Boardgame Trucker debuts on the Long View to teach TC and Joe about Mottainai, a brainmelting card game from Carl Chudyk, famed designer of Glory to Rome and Innovation! Thanks to our sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show. Go and check out how Elaine and Carmen are bringing the world of board games to you! Thanks as well to Punchboard Media! Check out a wealth of excellent board game media at www.punchboardmedia.com!

Geof Gambill is back in the saddle to provide some context to enhance your enjoyment of Great Western Trail! Thanks to our sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show. Go and check out how Elaine and Carmen are bringing the world of board games to you! Thanks as well to Punchboard Media! Check out a wealth of excellent board game media at www.punchboardmedia.com!

In this episode of Board Game Backstory, I’m happy to be joined by historian Justin Nordstrom as we examine the historical context of 1960 the Making of the President. Thanks to our sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show. Go and check out how Elaine and Carmen are bringing the world of board games to you! Thanks as well to Punchboard Media! Check out a wealth of excellent board game media at www.punchboardmedia.com!

Alex of Bottom Shelf Board Games joins TC and Joe talks about the great The Great Zimbabwe! Splotter Spellen released The Great Zimbabwe in 2012. Grab a handful of cows and build monuments to the gods in this modern classic! Thanks to our sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show. Go and check out how Elaine and Carmen are bringing the world of board games to you! Thanks as well to Punchboard Media! Check out a wealth of excellent board game media at www.punchboardmedia.com!

Aaron of Boards Alive joins TC and Joe for an in-depth look at the asymmetrical faction pseudo-civ game, Imperial Settlers. Can you find the hidden ninja? Thanks to our sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show. Go and check out how Elaine and Carmen are bringing the world of board games to you! Thanks as well to Punchboard Media! Check out a wealth of excellent board game media at www.punchboardmedia.com!

From the Desk of Geof Gambill... In the first episode of Board Game Backstory, we examine the game Bora Bora by Stefan Feld. In this, and every episode of Board Game Backstory, I will examine a game, how it plays, and the time and place where the game is set. This historical backdrop will, hopefully, increase your enjoyment of the games we love to play. Thanks to our sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show. Go and check out how Elaine and Carmen are bringing the world of board games to you! Thanks as well to Punchboard Media! Check out a wealth of excellent board game media at www.punchboardmedia.com!

Come join Moe as he explains to TC and Joe his experiences with Donning the Purple. Donning the Purple is a recently released one to three player game about the fight to be emperor in volatile pre collapse Rome. Thanks to our sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show. Go and check out how Elaine and Carmen are bringing the world of board games to you! Thanks as well to Punchboard Media! Check out a wealth of excellent board game media at www.punchboardmedia.com!

Ray is back on the Long View. This time he sings praise for Battlecon, the Arcade Fighter-esque card game with an endless supply of fighters! Thanks to our sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show. Go and check out how Elaine and Carmen are bringing the world of board games to you! Thanks as well to Punchboard Media! Check out a wealth of excellent board game media at www.punchboardmedia.com!

David of the Long View of Scythe returns to climb a mountain. With Trains! That's right, this episode of The Long View examines Snowdonia, a game of worker placement focused on the famous Snowdonia train. It's a pleasure train in Wales whose purpose is to give you a beautiful view from the top of a mountain. Thanks to our sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show. Go and check out how Elaine and Carmen are bringing the world of board games to you! Thanks as well to Punchboard Media! Check out a wealth of excellent board game media at www.punchboardmedia.com!

In this episode of the Long View, Maurice introduces TC and Joe to Cataclysm, a new type of war game from GMT! Thanks to our sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show. Go and check out how Elaine and Carmen are bringing the world of board games to you! Thanks as well to Punchboard Media! Check out a wealth of excellent board game media at www.punchboardmedia.com!