Episode 157

Length: 1:15:13

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DESCRIPTION: They say time flies when you’re having fun, right? Well we must’ve been having a ton of fun, because 5 years have passed in a flash. That’s right – The Cardboard Republic is now 5 years old! And this week, Erin and Ryan reflect on that fact, sharing some thoughts about the era when the started and what they hope for gaming in the future.

GUESTS: None

RECENTLY PLAYED GAMES – (0:54):

• Harvest Dice by Grey Fox Games (BGG Link)
• Professor Evil and the Citadel of Time by Passport Game Studios / Funforge (BGG Link)
• Pulsar 2849 By Czech Games Edition (BGG Link)
• Through The Desert by Z-Man Games / Asmodee (BGG Link)

FEATURED TOPIC – (25:42):

• The CR turned 5 years old last month. In a lengthy retrospective, Erin and Ryan reflect on what the industry was like when we first launched and the numerous ways it has changed: the good, the bad, and everything in between. We then crack open the mailbag and answer some of your questions!

PLUGS – (1:14:37):

• We’re raffling off a copy of the aforementioned Harvest Dice to a lucky Patreon backer. Consider donating today!
• As always, Cardboard Republic YouTube videos, Instagram pictures, and the BGG Guild are still ongoing. Subscribe to one or two – or all of them if you really love us. You do really love us, right?

We’d love to hear from you! You can send questions or feedback via email at podcast@cardboardrepublic.com. You can also reach us social media, including Twitter, Facebook, and BoardGameGeek.

Audio Credits: Intro music track is “Swing!” by Bargo!, used under Creative Commons license.