The Long View

The Long View - In this episode of The Long View, I am joined by Tony Boydell as we discuss the innovative game of Glory to Rome. We examine the mechanics of the game and what makes it so unique and interactive. Along the way we explore the strategies and nuances of this title, and attempt to determine why it has enjoyed such a slow, steady creep up the BoardGameGeek rankings. Thanks, as always, to www.gamesurplus.com, sponsor of The Long View, and your first, best choice for online purchases. The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network, home to the best variety of board game content, commentary and podcasts to be found anywhere on the web. Thanks, as always, to YOU for listening!

The Long View - In this episode of The Long View, I'm joined by Joe Gola and John McDonough, live from ConnCon in Stamford Connecticut as we discuss abstract games. Why don't they get more love? What makes them different from Euros and war games? What are the barriers to entry, and why should you give abstract games a closer look? All these questions and more are explored in this special, bonus episode of The Long View.

The Long View - In this episode of The Long View, I'm joined by Martin G as we discuss the game of Kingdom Builder. Martin explains that this game may offer more than originally meets the eye, and why it may not be as luck driven as people think. Along the way we discuss how the reception a games receives is often effected by expectations. All this and more in this episode of The Long View. Thanks, as always, to www.gamesurplus.com for sponsoring the show, a proud member of The Dice Tower network, home to great gaming podcasts, reviews and breaking news. Check out the other shows in The Dice Tower Network! Thanks to YOU for listening!

The Long View - In this special episode of The Long View, I discuss the current state of the podcast, the joys and challenges I've encountered after a year of recording, as well as some possible ideas for the future. There is no specific game discussed in this episode, rather it is a collection of thoughts and questions I wanted to share with you, the listeners, who have taken this journey with me. Thanks, as always, for listening!

The Long View In this episode of The Long View, I’m joined by special guest Racquel Beitz as we discuss the epic game of Dominant Species. As a generous donor to the Jack Vasel Memorial Fund, Raquel requested the opportunity to discuss her favorite game, and I was only too happy to oblige! Along the way, we discuss the scienific underpinnings of this modern classic, strategic ideas and tips, player interaction, as well as what makes the game so unique and compelling. Thanks to Racquel Beitz for her generous donation to the JVMF and participation in ...

The Long View In this episode of The Long View, I’m joined by Chad Mekash as we dive into the world of Advanced Squad Leader! Join us as we discuss the virtues of this venerable game system, and how you too can become a genuine grognard! Along the way, Chad discusses the best way to begin playing ASL, and his own personal recommendations for playing and teaching this intriguing game. Thanks to www.2d6.org for generously hosting The Long View, a proud member of The Dice Tower Network, home of great podcasts like Hex Encounter, ...

The Long View In this episode of The Long View, I’m joined by Joel Eddy as we discuss the game Airlines Europe. During our discussion, we decide if this indeed a gateway game, and just what the Eddy Theory is all about! Thanks, as always, to www.2d6.org for hosting The Long View, a proud member of The Dice Tower Network, and thanks to our sponsor, www.gamesurplus.com, your first and best choice for all of your board gaming needs! Thanks to Joel for his insightful discussion, and thanks, as always, to YOU for listening! ~ Geof Gambill        

The Long View In this episode of The Long View, I am joined by special guest John Brier as we discuss the classic game of Reef Encounter. Along the way, we discuss common misconceptions about this game, its theme, and mechanics. Listen, and learn how to become a player worthy of the shark tank that is….Reef Encounter! Thanks, as always to www.2d6.org for generously hosting The Long View, a proud member of the Dice Tower Network. Thanks to our sponsor www.gamesurplus.com, your premium source for the games you love and, as always, thank YOU for ...

The Long View In this episode of The Long View, I’m joined by the trio of designers who have brought us the game Space Cadets. Sydney, Brian, and Geoff Engelstein share their thoughts about board game design, working together as a design group and family, and the development process of this innovative, cooperative, space adventure game. Thanks as always to www.2d6.org for their generous hosting of The Long View podcast, a proud member of The Dice Tower Network! Thanks to our sponsor, www.gamesurplus.com for their support of the show and thanks to YOU for listening! ~ ...

The Long View In this special episode of The Long View, I take a look back at games from 2011 after a year of play and reflection. I share my thoughts on all of the games I have personally played from 2011. So, at the time of year when we are making our lists of best games of 2012 and checking them twice, The Long View takes a look back. Thanks as always to 2d6.org for generously hosting The Long View, a proud member of The Dice Tower Network, thanks to www.gamesurplus.com for ...

The Long View In this episode of The Long View, I’m joined by Eric Brosius and Joe Huber as we dive into Race for the Galaxy. Joe and Eric share their insights about this game based on over 1,500 combined plays of this modern classic. Along the way we discuss how best to teach Race to new players, expansion bloat, and the game system as a whole. Thanks to www.2d6.org for generously hosting and support of The Long View, a proud member of The Dice Tower Network. Thanks to our sponsor www.gamesurplus.com, your premier ...

The Long View In this episode of The Long View, special guest Justin Nordstrom and I discuss the classic collectible card game, Magic the Gathering. In our conversation we discuss the factors that contribute to the longevity of this game, recent innovations, stereotypes and assumptions about the game and its fans, and if there are, in the end, any differences at all between ccg players and boardgamers. Thanks to www.2d6.org for hosting The Long View, and thanks as well to www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show. Thanks also, as always, to YOU for ...

The Long View In this episode of The Long View, I am joined by Eric Summerer as we discuss the classic game of Merchant of Venus. This near impossible to find gem is receiving new life through a recent reprint. Eric and I discuss what makes this game well worth the new attention, and try to decide if variability is the key to longevity. Thanks, as always to www.2d6.org for their generous hosting of The Long View, thanks also to our spectacular sponsor www.gamesurplus.com, and thank YOU for listening! ~ Geof Gambill        

The Long View On this episode of The Long View, Lloyd Keller and I take a look at the new strategy game CO2. We discuss the theme, the strategies that reveal themselves after repeated play and what may make this the next great gamers game. Thanks to www.2d6.org for hosting the podcast, and thanks to www.gamesurplus.com for their continued sponsorship of The Long View. Thanks to YOU for listening! ~ Geof Gambill        

The Long View On this episode of The Long View, I am pleased to be joined once again by Joel Eddy and Jesse Dean as we sit down to discuss the classic game of Caylus (Shhhhh……somewhere, if you listen closely, Ryan Sturm just cheered and clapped his hands like an excited schoolgirl!). Joel, Jesse and I take a closer look at this classic worker placement game, and discuss such things as the theme, the optimal number of players, and why this game has been so popular for so long. Thanks to 2d6.org ...

A Quick Look, from The Long View Welcome to A Quick Look, from The Long View. This is a new series that is designed to introduce and review new games. These will be games that I have played personally but because of the fact that they are new, may have only played a handful of times. Long enough to get a solid idea about how the game plays, its merits and possible pitfalls, but not long enough perhaps for a full Long View treatment. It is my hope that these reviews ...

The Long View For this episode of The Long View, I’m joined by none other than Tom Vasel of the Dice Tower as we discuss one of his favorite games, Cosmic Encounter. Tom and I try to determine what makes this game such a compelling, unique experience, and why it still feels so new and fresh over thirty years after its initial release in 1977. Thanks, as always, to 2d6.org for their generous hosting and support of The Long view, and thanks as well to our sponsor www.gamesurplus.com, your premium source for all ...

The Long View In this episode of The Long View, I’m joined by Martin Griffiths, or qwertymartin as he’s known on BGG, as we discuss the Reiner Knizia classic, Tigris & Euphrates. Join us as we try to discern what makes this game a timeless classic, and what could possibly be done to make it even better. Along the way, we discuss the optimum number of players, and if this may indeed be the perfect three player conflict game. Thanks to www.2d6.org for their continued support and hosting of The Long View, thanks to ...

The Long View In this episode of The Long View, Joel Eddy and I examine the game D-Day Dice. Join us as we take a closer look at this unique and thematic game to see if it lives up to our expectations from the most massively successful kickstarter campaign recorded for a board game thus far. Along the way we try to decide what the role of development is in games, what games should be candidates for Long View episodes, and just how many plays are needed before you can speak ...

A Quick Look, from The Long View Welcome to A Quick Look, from The Long View. This is a new series that is designed to introduce and review new games. These will be games that I have played personally but because of the fact that they are new, may have only played a handful of times. Long enough to get a solid idea about how the game plays, its merits and possible pitfalls, but not long enough perhaps for a full Long View treatment. It is my hope that these reviews ...