The Long View

In this episode of Quick Looks from The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by Carter and Elhannan Lloyd Keller, as we review three new titles. First up if Wings for the Baron (second edition), from Victory Point Games. Do you have what it takes to be a World War One war profiteer? Can you run an efficient and dynamic airplane company? Can you survive a tumultuous economy? Listen and find out! Next, we review a new title from Richard Breese, Inhabit the Earth. Is this a simulation of species development, evolution and biological dominance, or a clever, brain burning puzzle game? Listen and hear our thoughts. Finally, we review Above and Below by Ryan Laukat. Is this a eurogame, or a storytelling game or a delicious combination of both? Can a game really do both well, or is it the awkward game that doesn't fit in well with either family? Listen to our review to find out if we think it's a success. Thanks to our sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of The Long View, thanks to The Dice Tower

In this episode of The Long View, I'm thrilled to be joined by Erik Dewey from On Board Games as we discuss his favorite game, Battlestar Galactica. What has made this game so successful for so long? Is there an optimal player count? Do the expansions add to the experience, or bog it down? How does it compare to Dark Moon? These questions and more will be discussed in this episode of The Long View. Thanks to my sponsor, www.gamesurplus.com, to The Dice Tower Network and, of course, to YOU for listening!

In this special release from The Long View, Jim Shaw and I do a quick review of one of the big, lighter moments or 2015, the release of the new Star Wars film! As we gathered for a game day on New Year's Day and discussed our impressions of the film, we decided to just hit record and see if our experiences matched those of any of the listeners of the show. Your thoughts and ideas are most welcome on this special, pop culture episode of the show!

In this special episode of The Long View, rather than list my top games of 2015, I take a look at the year 2014. It's The Long View of '14 in '16! Tune in to see which of the top games from 2014 make my list of keepers and why. Thanks for listening!

In this episode of Quick Looks from The Long View, Elhannan Lloyd Keller, Carter and I review three new titles. First up is the newest title from Tim Fowers, Burgle Bros.. Is this just another cooperative game like all others, or does it offer something new and inventive? Listen to find out! Next up is Lords of Xidit. Is this just another recipe filling game, or does it offer unique challenges? Finally, we discuss New Dawn from Stronghold Games. Is this just more of the same from the Among the Stars universe, or is it its own game? How does it differ? Listen this week to find out! As always, thanks to my generous sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their support of The Long View. Thanks to The Dice Tower Network. The Long View is a proud member of the network, and thanks, of course, to YOU for listening!

In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by Stephen Miller and David as we discuss one of their favorite two player games Viticulture. Is this really a game that shines with two? Well, these two have lots to say about that and a host of other topics including the many, many expansions in Tuscany: Expand the World of Viticulture. Which do they feel are essential? Which can you leave behind to wither on the vine? Tune in and find out in this episode! Thanks, as always, to my sponsor, www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of The Long View. Thanks, as well, to the Dice Tower. The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network. Thanks, of course, to YOU for listening!

In this special Long View audio message, I announce the winners of the Long View supporter drive! Thanks to everyone who participated. After the announcement, I also have a special, personal message for listeners. Thanks, as always, for listening and for your support!

In this special episode of The Long View, Elhannan Lloyd Keller and I dive into three new titles, Dilluvia Project and Haithabu from Spielworxx games, and Cosmic Run from the dynamic duo of Dr. Finn and Seamus Finn! Which of these games stood out to us? Which ones should you perhaps try before you buy? Listen and find out our thoughts about these fascinating titles. Thanks to www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of The Long View, thanks to The Dice Tower Network, and thanks, of course, to you for listening!

In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by first time contributor Matt Franz as we discuss his favorite game, Keyflower. Is this a modern masterpiece or does it become stale and scripted? Is the auction the only interesting part of the game? Are the expansions essential to the experience? Find out our thoughts about all of these questions and more in this episode of The Long View The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network of podcasts. Go and see all that they have to offer at dicetower.com. Thanks as well to my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support, and thanks, of course, to YOU for listening!

In this episode of Quick Looks from The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by Elhannan Lloyd Keller again as we review three new titles. First up is Mafia de Cuba. Is this a better hidden role game, or just more of the same formula? Next up is Takenoko: Chibis. Does this game add anything of value to the original game, or is it extra chrome layered on a hungry panda? Finally, we review an older title from Portal Games, Neuroshima Hex!. How does this game compare to other tactical combat games? Does the theme come through, or is it dry and abstract post apocalyptic landscape of dullness. Find out our thoughts about these intriguing titles on this episode of Quick Looks!

In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined once again by Joe Sallen as we discuss one of his favorite games, Troyes. Is this the king of the dice allocation games? Does it hold up to repeated play? Do the expansions make the game better, or worse? Fin out in this episode of The Long View.

In this episode of Quick Looks from The Long View, Elhannan Lloyd Keller and I investigate and review three new titles. First up is Matcha. Is the the best of the Grail Games two player line? Listen and find out! Next up is Icarus. Is this an overlooked game by the Good Doctor, or just a re-theme? Check out our thoughts in the review! Finally, we check out Mottainai. Is it another Chudyk home run, or merely a bunt? Tune and and see what we think! Thanks, as always to my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support, and thanks to YOU for listening!

In this special episode of The Long View, I complete my annual State of the Podcast. What were the trends and lessons from last year? What's next for the show? In addition, I announce supporter drive with two great games up for raffle from my fabulous sponsor, www.gamesurplus.com Listen and find out all of the details! Thanks, as always, for your support!

In this special episode of The Long View, I'm thrilled to be joined by Stephen Buonocore himself as we discuss one of his favorite games, Struggle of Empires. Is this just sophisticated Risk, or a game for the ages? Is it all tactics, or is there strategy involved? Is the alliance system the only innovation of the game, or is it just one of many brilliant pieces that make a masterpiece? Listen and find out! As a special bonus, The Don ends the show with a roundup of all of the current and future titles from Stronghold Games! Is he really the hardest working man in board business? You be the judge! Along the way, Stephen also tells us about hs own new podcast, Board Games Insider with his co-host Ignacy Trzewiczek of Portal Games. Thanks, as always, to my generous sponsor www.gamesurplus.com Go and find out why so many make them their first choice for online gaming purchases! Thanks also to The Dice Tower! The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network. Go and see all that the Dice Tower has to of

For Quick Looks episode 7 from The Long View, Elhannan Lloyd Keller and I discuss and review two new titles. First up is La Granja from Stronghold Games. Is this the love child of Carl Chudyk, Stefan Feld or Uwe Rosenberg? What makes this multi-use card game with dice and farming different from any other? Listen and find out! Next, we discuss New York 1901 from Blue Orange Games. Is this game a thematic experience or a puzzle? Is it a gateway game or something more? What kind of depth and interaction is there in this game? Listen and find out! Thanks to my sponsor www.gaemsurplus.com for their continued support of The Long View, thanks to The Dice Tower Network, and thanks, of course to YOU for listening!

In this episode of The Long View I'm thrilled to be joined by Mark Johnson as we discuss one of his favorite games of all time, Bohnanza. What makes this game so unique in Mark's eyes? Why has it experienced such longevity? Is it a quintessential trading game? Are the expansions worth your time? Tune in this week to find out! Thanks, as always, to my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show, thanks to The Dice Tower Network and, of course, thanks to YOU for listening!

For Quick Looks #6, Elhannan Lloyd Keller and I review two new titles acquired at GenCon. First up is Tesla vs. Edison: War of Currents. Is this is thematic game at all, or a spreadsheet in disguise? Is this a stock game or a route building game? Listen and find out! Finally, we discuss the newest hotness of Discoveries. Is this a worthy successor to Lewis and Clark, or a pale imitation? Is it possible it could be better? What makes this game different? Tune in the hear our thoughts about these questions and more. Thanks, as always, to The Dice Tower Network, my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com and, of course, to YOU for listening!

In this episode of The Long View, I'm very pleased to be joined by first time contributor Sam Schimek as we discuss his favorite game Leader 1. Is this a game or a game system? Does it model cycling well, or is it just a pale imitation? Should this game be on more people's radar, or should you just let the peloton go right on by? Listen and find out? The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network of podcasts. Go and check out all they have to offer! Thanks, of course, goes to my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com as well for their continued support for the show! Go and check them out! Thanks also, of course, to YOU for listening!

In this episode of Quick Looks, Elhannan Lloyd Keller and I review three new titles for your consideration. First up is Survive: Space Attack! with special guest Carter. Is this game just a re-theme or does it stand on it's own merits? What's different? Tune in and find out! Next we discuss the new title Design Town. Is this micro deck builder a new standard in compact strategy or an exercise in frustration? Hear what we have to say about it. Finally, Lloyd, Sophia and I review the new hotness Spyfall. Is this the new Werewolf, or does it become a scripted metagame? Check out the review to find out! As always, thanks to YOU for listening, and thanks to my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support. Check out GameSurplus and find out why they are my first choice for online purchases!

In this episode of The Long View, I'm very pleased to be joined by first time contributor Matt Clark as we discuss the game of Imperial by Mac Gerdts. What makes this game such a different experience from most euro games we've come to know and love? Speaking of love, shouldn't you always hold on to the country you love? When is it OK to be all about the money? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this episode! Special thanks to The Dice Tower. The Long View is a proud member of the Network of podcasts dedicated to bringing you great gaming content! Thanks also of course to my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support. Find out why they are always my first choice for online purchases. Thanks as well, of course, to YOU for listening!