PSP #182: Board Gaming with Origins 2014 and Board Game Hour

In today's episode, Marc talks about Origins 2014, answering a few questions before diving deep into what he saw during the convention--including the games, Kaosball, Paradox, Happy Pigs, Taiwan Snackbar, Pirates vs. Dinosaurs, Destination: Neptune, and more. After that, he talks about Board Game Hour--a weekly virtual get-together where a bunch of people converse about board game-related topics. Anyway, that's it and that's all, folks, and, if you're feeling extra generous, donate a little money or subscribe to show your support for the site and show(s); it's not free to host the site, the show, to make and record videos, and everything in between, so, anything would be greatly appreciated, even if you just tell a friend or two about the site and show(s). You can also support the site by shopping at Amazon. Cheers, and have a lovely rest of the day.

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Have any questions about Origins 2014?

If you said yes, then leave your questions here in the comments and, if possible, I'll answer them on tomorrow's episode of The Pixelated Sausage Podcast. I already plan on talking about a lot of Origins-related jazz tomorrow, but I'm more than happy to answer any specific questions if y'all have any. Anyway, that's it and that's all folks. (Also, tis nice to start feeling healthy again after my poorly-timed Origins illness.)

Kickstarter Picks for the Week of June 16, 2014

What is this post all about? Well, it should pretty straightforward, but, if there's any confusion, this is where I'll be talking about a handful of Kickstarter projects each week, focusing on a few projects that recently launched and a few projects that are about to end. Will I be focusing only on projects in need of funding? No. I will simply be focusing on projects that interest me, regardless of whether they've only raised $5 or raised ten times that of their original goal. Anyway, I think it's about time I got to the actual projects, eh.

• Recently Launched

Sugar & Spice - A Cooking Game

• Ends Tue, Jul 15 2014 8:59 PM CDT.

Do you like cooking? Probably not--I do, but I have a feeling a lot of board gamers don't, but please don't hate me for assuming--but, even if you don't, Sugar & Spice may be worth checking out. First, and like another pick this week, the art of Sugar & Spice is fantastic, making it a game that will always be enjoyable to look at, but is it also enjoyable to play? Well, I don't know--which is the case with most Kickstarter games and why backing any game, ignoring the potential production issues, is risky--but I like the idea of creating different meals and the game looks like something the whole family can enjoy; though, if you're not into light games, I highly suspect you won't like Sugar & Spice because it looks like a very, very light game (and there's nothing wrong with that).

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PSP #181: Board Gaming with Origins Prep, Suburbia, and Elder Sign

In today's episode, Marc starts off talking about a few changes/ideas for the site and preparing for Origins (and how he's already exhausted before he's even left for the convention). After that, he talks about Suburbia and Elder Sign before rambling on and on while failing to end the show. Anyway, that's it and that's all, folks, and, if you're feeling extra generous, donate a little money or subscribe to show your support for the site and show(s); it's not free to host the site, the show, to make and record videos, and everything in between, so, anything would be greatly appreciated, even if you just tell a friend or two about the site and show(s). You can also support the site by shopping at Amazon. Cheers, and have a lovely rest of the day.

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Kickstarter Picks for the Week of June 09, 2014

What is this post all about? Well, it should pretty straightforward, but, if there's any confusion, this is where I'll be talking about a handful of Kickstarter projects each week, focusing on a few projects that recently launched and a few projects that are about to end. Will I be focusing only on projects in need of funding? No. I will simply be focusing on projects that interest me, regardless of whether they've only raised $5 or raised ten times that of their original goal. Anyway, I think it's about time I got to the actual projects, eh.

(There haven't been many games that have grabbed my attention in the past week or so, in large part because I don't have much experience with miniature gaming and can't say anything other than, "Oh, those look nice...")

• Recently Launched

RPG dice for the visually impaired

• Ends Sun, Jul 6 2014 1:04 PM CDT.

"RPG dice for the visually impaired" speaks for itself and I don't see how anyone could be against something that solely exists to make gaming--specifically tabletop-RPGs--more accessible. Do I have any use for them? No (and you probably don't either), but that doesn't mean I can't love and support something that will help others be more independent when gaming. Also, you may find yourself gaming with someone who's visually impaired in the future and, if that day comes, you'll be happy to have something like "RPG dice for the visually impaired."

More Kickstarter picks can be seen with a little bit of clickage.

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Video Review: Get Lucky, the Kill Doctor Lucky Card Game

Get Lucky, the Kill Doctor Lucky Card Game, is a new game all about killing Doctor Lucky, well, trying to kill Doctor Lucky, at least. So, will you be the lucky one if you pick up a copy of Get Lucky or will you...will you...I've got nothing; just watch the review and ignore my inability to be clever. Also, if all this talk of Doctor Lucky sounds familiar, that's because this is the card game adaptation of the Kill Doctor Lucky board game--which, based on the name, should be pretty obvious and I just wasted all of y'alls time by mentioning it.

P.S. I am continuing to apologize for the audio issues and inconsistencies; I'm used to recording podcasts and video game footage, so I'm still ironing out all the kinks when it comes to recording real world footage.

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Video Review: Marrying Mr. Darcy: The Pride and Prejudice Card Game

Marrying Mr. Darcy: The Pride and Prejudice Card Game is a new game themed around Pride and Prejudice (obviously) all about building upon your character so that, when the time comes, you'll get proposed to by every suitor possible, leaving you with many different choices and chances of getting married, lest you become an old maid. Now, I know that may all sound boring and like someone else's cup of tea, but the underlying game is actually quite good and, maybe after watching my review, you'll be willing to give the game a shot.

P.S. I am continuing to apologize for the audio issues and inconsistencies; I'm used to recording podcasts and video game footage, so I'm still ironing out all the kinks when it comes to recording real world footage.

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PSP #180: Board Gaming with Small World Underground, Marvel Dice Masters, The Current Number of the Beast, and Pandemic

In today's episode, I start off talking about Small World Underground, a board game worth talking about for the box insert alone--I wish all games were packaged in such a lovely way--and then move onto Marvel Dice Masters, The Current Number of the Beast, and a game I doubt anyone's ever heard of: Pandemic. Anyway, if you want to be extra cool, you should seriously check out Frontburnr, register, and join our lovely little party. And, if you're feeling extra generous, donate a little money or subscribe to show your support for the site and show(s), it's not free to host the site, the show; to make and record videos, and everything in between. You can also support the site by shopping at Amazon. Cheers, and have a lovely rest of the day.

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Video Review: Slash: Romance Without Boundaries

Slash: Romance Without Boundaries is a new, card-based party where everyone tries to find the best pairing between a character played by the matchmaker and a character in one's hand; ideally, this pairing would be the one true pairing to rule them all--like Ron Swanson and Ron Burgundy (because mustaches--an unbeatable argument). Anyway, if I keep talking here, you'll have no reason to listen to me talk in the actual video so, without further ado, check out my video review of Slash: Romance Without Boundaries.

P.S. I apologize for the audio issues and inconsistencies; I'm used to recording podcasts and video game footage, so I'm still ironing out all the kinks when it comes to recording real world footage.

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Kickstarter Picks for the Week of June 02, 2014

What is this post all about? Well, it should pretty straightforward, but, if there's any confusion, this is where I'll be talking about a handful of Kickstarter projects each week, focusing on a few projects that recently launched and a few projects that are about to end. Will I be focusing only on projects in need of funding? No. I will simply be focusing on projects that interest me, regardless of whether they've only raised $5 or raised ten times that of their original goal. Anyway, I think it's about time I got to the actual projects, eh.

(There haven't been many games that have grabbed my attention in the past week or so, in large part because I don't have much experience with miniature gaming and can't say anything other than, "Oh, those look nice...")

• Recently Launched

LUGU a storytelling card game

• Ends Mon, Jun 30 2014 12:04 AM CDT.

LUGU is a card game about creating stories and it reminds me of the party game, Dixit. In LUGU, the storyteller takes four random cards from their deck--everyone has a deck of the same 22 cards--and creates a story, grabbing inspiration from the four selected cards at random times during their story, placing the cards facedown as they use them--which then prompts everyone else to try and guess which of their 22 cards best fits that particular story moment. I'm not sure if the game will work in practice, having not played it myself, but I really like the idea and would love to try it out; plus, it's something different.

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