Episode 161

Length: 1:05:01

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DESCRIPTION: Well, we didn’t even get six weeks in before Asmodee announced its first major company purchase of 2018. Just like previous purchases, the reaction from the community is varied and wide-ranging. This week, Erin and Ryan take a deep look into some of those various areas of discussion.

GUESTS: None

RECENTLY PLAYED GAMES – (0:57):

• Pandemic Iberia by Z-Man Games (BGG Link)
• Smile by Z-Man Games (BGG Link)
• Rialto by Tasty Minstrel Games (BGG Link)

FEATURED TOPIC – (20:43):

• Asmodee has become a common name in the board gaming world due to their continued purchases of well known board gaming companies, with the most recent being Mayfair Games and Lookout Games. This sort of move always causes a wide variety of responses, and so we decided to finally sit down and parse through what these kinds of decisions mean for the hobby, be it from the publisher, retailer, or consumer’s point of view.

PLUGS – (1:04:01):

• The 2017 Laurel Nominees will be announced on February 15th. Check out the site to see all the games recognized!
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Audio Credits: Intro music track is “Swing!” by Bargo!, used under Creative Commons license.