The Long View

In this special bonus episode of The Long View, I take a look back at the games of 2012. How well have the top games held up? Which are still in my collection? Are any games from 2012 causing ripples felt even today? Find out in this special edition of The Long View Featured at the end of this episode is a bonus review of the new game Euphoria: Build a Better Dystopia. Find out what makes this game unique, and why you may want to add it to your list of games to play! Also in this episode, I also announce an iTunes review drive, and a plea for listeners to check out The Long View on Facebook and Twitter. Finally, I explain some burgeoning equipment issues, and ask for some kind donations for those who would be able and willing to help me keep the show rolling! Thanks, of course, to www.gamesurplus.com for their generous support of the show, and to The Dice Tower as well! Thanks, of always, to YOU for listening and for all of your support!

In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined once again by Martin G as we discuss the award winning game of Hanabi. What makes this little game a big enough deal to win the coveted Spiel des Jahres? What makes it unique? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this episode of The Long View. The Long View is proud to introduce a new feature for the New Year! Each episode this year will feature a new game review at the end of each episode. This feature will allow you to hear about the best of the old, and the best of what's new! In this episode, Martin and I will be reviewing the game The Palaces of Carrara. Episodes for the future will begin with a year in review, followed by the main subject of the episode, and finishing with a new game review. I hope you enjoy this addition to the Long View format. Please consider joining The Long View guild for news of upcoming episodes and announcements! Thanks, as always, for listening! The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network

In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined once again by Justin Nordstrom as we discuss the modern classic Agricola. Along the way, we discuss what makes this game so unique, challenging and replayable. We also discuss the scoring system of the game and the iPad app for this fascinating game. The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network, and is generously sponsored by www.gamesurplus.com, your first and best choice for online game purchases! Thanks to them for their support and, as always, thanks to YOU for listening! If you enjoy this episode, please consider joining The Long View guild for news and notices of upcoming episodes and discussion. The question of the episode is this: What card combinations do you look for when playing Agricola and why? Post your comments in the episode thread. We look forward to hearing from you!

In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined once again by none other than Martin G as we discuss one of his new, favorite games, Pax Porfiriana. What makes this card game so compelling, challenging and thematic? Is this the Eklund game for everyone? All of these questions and more are answered in this episode of The Long View. The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network, home of great podcasts, reviews, news and commentary. The Long View is also generously sponsored by www.gamesurplus.com Go to Gamesurplus for great deals and exceptional customer service!

In this episode of The Long View, Joel Eddy and I discuss the conventions we attended during the month of November, and three games that I feel are wonderful, compressed games. These are games that are more than just a light, quick, filler. They are games that give you a full game experience, compressed into a quick playing time. Not a filler, not a super filler. These are games meaty enough to qualify as a main course! Join Joel and I as we discuss Biblios, Council of Verona and Mamma Mia!. The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network, home to fantastic podcasts, news, reviews and commentary. Go find a podcast perfect for you! The Long View is sponsored by www.gamesurplus.com Go to gamesurplus for fantastic selection and exceptional customer service! Thanks to them for their continued support, and thanks, as always, to YOU for listening!

In this episode of The Long View, I am very pleased to be joined by designer Brian Mayer as we discuss his new game, Freedom: The Underground Railroad. Along the way we discuss the game play in detail, how to tackle sensitive themes, and the use of games in the classroom. Thanks to Brian for joining me on this special episode of The Long View! The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network of podcasts. Special thanks also goes out to www.gamesurplus.com for their support and sponsorship of The Long View, and thanks, as always, to YOU for listening! The episode can be found through iTunes, or here in the bgg directory or through the following link: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheLongViewPodcast

In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by Joel Eddy as we discuss the fascinating game of Andean Abyss, and the COIN series in general. Along the way, Joel and I discuss the unique aspects of this game, and the themes tackled by designer Volko Ruhnke. Is the COIN system the future of wargames? Does it best model the complex realities of modern conflicts? Find the answers to 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, home of great podcasts, reviews, news and commentary. Thanks to them for their support! The Long View is also generously sponsored by www.gamesurplus.com Gamesurplus is your first, best choice for online boardgame purchases. Customer service is second to none, and their prices simply can't be beat!

In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined once again by Justin Nordstrom as we discuss the classic game Hammer of the Scots from Columbia Games. Along the way, we discuss what makes the block wargame genre so successful, the Columbia system as a whole, and why this game has had such enduring appeal. Is Hammer of the Scots the best of the Blocks? Tune in to this episode and find out. As a special bonus, Justin and I spend some time exploring the year 2001 in gaming. What were the games that stuck out to us, and what ones do we feel are better left unexplored? Listen and find out! The Long View is generously sponsored by www.gamesurplus.com Your first and best choice for online boardgame purchases. Customer service is second to none at gamesurplus! The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network. Home to fabulous board game news, reviews and the best podcasts on the web! Check out all The Dice tower has to offer! Thanks, as always, to YOU for listening!

In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by Chad Mekash as we discuss the games of 1812: The Invasion of Canada and 1775: Rebellion from The Birth of America series by Academy Games. During the episode, we discuss what makes these games so successful. Are they the ultimate, light wargames? Is their accessibility the key to their success? Does this signal a new movement in wargame design? All of this, and a special look at the year 2002 in boardgames can be found in this episode of The Long View! The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network. Check out all of the podcasts in the Dice Tower family to find the perfect one for you! The Long View is also generously sponsored by www.gamesurplus.com, your first and best choice for online boardgaming purchases. Thanks to them for their support and, as always, thanks to YOU for listening!

In this episode of The Long View, I'm very pleased to be joined by none other than Joel Eddy as we discuss the game of Le Havre. Along the way, we compare this classic game to other Uwe Rosenberg games including Agricola and Ora et Labora. What has made Le Havre stand the test of time? Tune in and find out! The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network, and is thrilled to be sponsored by www.gamesurplus.com, the best online retailer you can find anywhere, where customer service is second to none. Thanks also, as always, to YOU for listening!

In this episode of The Long View, I'm joined by special guest Oliver Kiley as we discuss the process of game design and development. Using Oliver's upcoming game of Hegemonic and my design of Black Diamonds, we review the design process, and how to approach game development through playtesting and feedback. Finally, Oliver gives his insights into pitching a game and getting it published. Discover what it takes to get a game to market in this special episode of The Long View. The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network. Go to www.dicetower.com for the latest reviews and boardgame news. The Long View is also generously sponsored by gamesurplus.com, your first, best choice for online boardgame shopping. www.gamesurplus.com where customer service is second to none!

In this episode of The Long View, I�m pleased to be joined by Eric Brosius and Joe Huber as we explore the game of Saint Petersburg. Along the way, we discuss the theme in this game and the reasons why it has remained relevant for so long. In addition, we discuss what, if anything, makes a game a �super filler�. All of this and more can be found in this episode of The Long View! The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network, home to great boardgaming podcasts and reviews. Be sure to check out the other podcasts in the network! The Long View is also generously sponsored by www.gamesurplus.com, your first, best destination for online boardgame purchases with customer service that is second to none!

In this episode of The Long View, I'm joined by special guests Mark Chaplin and Leigh Caple as we discuss the games of Revolver and Revolver 2: Last Stand at Malpaso. Along the way, we discuss how the game developed and changed, the theme and rich back story of the Revolver world, the importance of narrative, and the strategic opportunities offered in these entertaining and engaging titles. My guests and I also discuss kickstarter (I finally caved and talked about it which is interesting in light of the fact that we recorded this right before The Doom That Came To Atlantic City meltdown) and its implications for the hobby both from a designer and consumer perspective. The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower network of podcasts. Go to www.thedicetower.com to find a podcast that is a perfect fit for your gaming interests. If you enjoyed this show, please consider joining our guild! Thanks, as always, to www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of The Long View. Gamesurplus.com is your first

In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined once again by Justin Nordstrom as we discuss the classic games of Civilization and Advanced Civilization. What makes these games unique? Why are they considered by many to be the ultimate civilization experience? How do modern civilization games stack up against these classics? All this and an introductory segment about our recent personal revelations about wargames in our collection are examined in this episode of The Long View. Thanks to www.gamesurplus.com for their continued sponsorship and support of The Long View, a proud member of The Dice Tower Network and thanks, as always, to YOU for listening!

In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined once again by Joel Eddy as we discuss the game of Fleet. Does a two player auction really work? Can you enjoy a game with a commercial shipping theme? Do the Kickstarter expansions add to the game, or should you throw them back? All of these questions and more will be answered in this episode of The Long View. Thanks to our sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the Long View, a proud member of The Dice Tower Network and, as always, thanks to you for listening!

In this episode of The Long View, I'm joined by Jim Shaw as we discuss the game Summoner Wars. Is this the perfect, light tactical wargame? Does the theme shine through, or is it lost in abstraction? Are the decisions in the game meaningful or obvious? All of these questions and more are addressed as Jim and I sit down to discuss this popular game. We also take a special look back at the year 2008 in gaming. Which of the top games from this year have stood the test of time? This first segment begins the show and ends at time index 33:11 for those who wish to skip ahead to the main course! Thanks to www.gamesurplus.com for sponsoring the podcast, a proud member of The Dice Tower Network, and, as always, thanks to YOU for listening!

In this special episode of The Long View, I'm joined by Joel Eddy as we examine the work of game designer Stefan Feld. Is Mr. Feld the shape of things to come? Can you learn to love your point salad? How do you feel about punishment? What makes Mr. Feld such a compelling designer? All of these questions and more will be answered in this designer spotlight episode of The Long View. Thanks, as always to www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of The Long View, a proud member of The Dice Tower Network. Thanks, as always, to YOU for listening!

In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by Trent Hamm as we discuss the resurgent game of Netrunner. Trent discusses the differences between the original edition, and the new, Fantasy Flight LCG edition set in the Android boardgame universe. How does this game stack up to Garfield's other masterpiece of Magic the Gathering? How is this game different from other LCG's? All of this, and a look back at the year 2010 in gaming, can be found in this episode of The Long View, a proud member of The Dice Tower Network. Thanks to our sponsor, www.gamesurplus.com, the premier source for boardgames and exceptional customer service, and thanks, as always, to YOU for listening!

In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined once again by Martin Griffiths, qwertymartin on bgg, as we discuss the Reiner Knizia classic, Ra. Along the way, Martin and I discuss the innovative game mechanics, the theme, and why this game has been a mainstay of the hobby for so long. As a new feature, Martin and I begin the episode with a general discussion of games released in 2009. In this special look back, we give an overview of our impressions of game such as Smallworld, Steam, The Resistance and more! Thanks to www.gamesurplus.com for their generous sponsorship of The Long View, a proud member of The Dice Tower Network! Thanks as well, as always, to YOU for listening!

For this special Quick Look episode of The Long View, I examine the game Police Precinct including an overview and review of this new cooperative game from designer Ole Steiness from Common Man Games. Along the way, I compare and contrast this new offering with such cooperative classics as Pandemic, Shadows over Camelot, and the more recent Flash Point Fire Rescue. Finally, we get the perspective of a special guest and young gamer, Sophia, who shares her opinions about what makes this game different from others in this genre. Thanks, as always, to www.gamesurplus.com for their generous sponsorship of The Long View, and thank to YOU for listening!