Once again Matt and Adam wonder what kind of game might result with the smashing together of two different games in our second installment of GAME SMASH! You'll also hear us talk about: Matt's complete ranking of Unlock Games Evergreen Bagh Chal Dominion Plunder Downforce Othello A new podcasting project is on the way, stay tuned! Follow Adam on Tw…

Are there games that you wish existed? Probably. Are there half-baked concepts and frankenstein combinations of games that we think would be cool? Yep! You'll also hear us talk about: Unlock Games like In the Clutches of Hades, The Tonipal's Treasure, The Nautilus' Traps, The House on the Hill, The Island of Doctor Goorse, Squeak and Sausage (Profe…

If you could only own three games, what would they be? That's the question we answer this episode! You'll also hear us talk about: Downforce Evergreen Lancaster Everdell Strep throat! Listener email! Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_a_robot_fw Check out our Facebook page: h…

You're trapped in your space pod, which thankfully has an internet connection! So get comfy and tune in to listen to us talk about CRYO! You'll also hear us talk about: Odin’s Ravens Terraforming Mars Magic: The Gathering Commanders Pandemic Legacy Season 0 Go fish (lol) Chess #chesspunks Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir Follow …

On this episode we talk about the games we've been playing, the drama surrounding Wizards of the Coast / D&D, YOUR favorite games, and whether or not we have memories of our crazy board game experiences. You'll also hear us talk about: Hansa Teutonica Evergreen Beyond the Sun No Thanks All the games you wrote into us :) Follow Adam on Twitter: http…

Happy New Year! On this episode we talk about some 2022 favorites. You'll also hear about: Destinies - Lucky Duck Games My City - Reiner Knizia Just One - Repos Productions No Ship Niagara Math Trade! Archipelago and Lancaster! Dungeons & Dragons Sequence Everdell Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir Follow Matt on Instagram: https:…

Roll for initiative... and frost checks? This week we talk about Dungeons & Dragons and fun homebrew rules. Sheepy time Cascadia Innovation Maglev metro Hansa Teutonica Undaunted normandy 9&10 Just one Niagara Math Trade! Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_a_robot_fw Check ou…

On Episode 28 we talk about the most adorable game about counting sheep and escaping nightmares. Don't trip on the fence! Skull Tsuro Starving Artists Sheepy Time! Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_a_robot_fw Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesb…

Episode 27 is here! Matt has a lot of games to talk about from the recent "game day" he attended. Listen to here all about: Everdell: Spirecrest Fantasy Realms Beyond the Sun Hansa Teutonica 5p Innovation Project L Tsuro Terraforming Mars Deception: Murder In Hong Kong Smartphone Inc Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir Follow Matt …

This episode got lost in the internet tubes for a few days, but it's here now! On episode 26 we herd our cattle, hop aboard a train, and talk about Great Western Trail! Other notable games include: Beyond the Sun Marvel Snap Hearthstone Food Chain Magnate Everdell: Spirecrest Clank! Mantis Falls Fantasy Realms Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitte…

On Episode 25 we talk about the new 2 player card battler from Nerdlab & Richard Garfield, Mindbug! Other topics of discussion: Everdell Complete Collection, Hearthstone, Kickstarter, Queens Dilemma, Aegean Sea, Foodchain Magnate, Frosthaven Mindbug online: https://tabletopia.com/games/mindbug-2021 Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammu…

On Episode 24 we talk about Hansa Teutonica! Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_a_robot_fw Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com Musical credit: "Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) L…

On Episode 23 Matt and Adam talk about Catan, Food Chain Magnate, Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile, selling games at markets, storage units full of board games... and more! Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_a_robot_fw Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com…

On Episode 22 we catch up on what we've been up to... and don't talk about anything in particular. Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_a_robot_fw Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com Musica…

On Episode 21 we talk about "contracts" in board games! Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_a_robot_fw Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com Musical credit: "Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompe…

On Episode 20 we talk about some of our favorite board game gimmicks. Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adammuir Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_a_robot_fw Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/turnturtlesbg Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com Musical credit: "Hackbeat" Kevin Ma…

On Episode 19 we talk about some of the games that have been previewed for Essen Spiel 2022! Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com, and follow us on socials @turnturtlesbg Musical credit: "Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4…

Without picking the usual candidates, what games would we recommend for people who are new to board games? Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com, and follow us on socials @turnturtlesbg Musical credit: "Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org…

How do theme and mechanics in board games relate to each other? Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com, and follow us on socials @turnturtlesbg Musical credit: "Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Life of Riley by Kevin Mac…

What would we add to Dominion? Listen to find out! Board Game Photographers Youtube channel Victory Point Labs - https://www.youtube.com/victorypointlabs Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com, and follow us on socials @turnturtlesbg Musical credit: "Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Att…

This week the Turtles reveal the true shape of the earth! (Hint: it isn't flat, a doughnut, or a sphere). After sharing what hit the table this past fortnight first impression on Leder Games' Arc are discussed. Get excited for some listener mail and check our Facebook page for accompanying pictures :) What's on the floor: Ark Nova The Crew: Quest f…

A group of turtles is always better than one (we assume). This episode we have our usual recap of what we’ve been playing then jump into the topic of co-op games! Games Discussed: Wingspan Spirit Island Bandada– runnamangames.com Race for the Galaxy Ark Nova So Clover God’s Love Dinosaurs Ticket to Ride: Europe Flashpoint Fire Rescue Betrayal at Ho…

On this episode of Turn Turtles we talk about the board games of ancient world! As always you can reach us at theturnturtles@gmail.com or on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @turnturtlesbg! . . . . . . . Musical credit: "Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/…

On this bonus episode of Turn Turtles, Adam sits down with Nick Visel to talk about Chess. We talk about: What got us into chess Ideas that transformed our play How do you study chess? Strategy vs. tactics Real life lessons from chess Nick plays blindfolded chess! The Evans gambit Follow us at: https://twitter.com/nickvisel https://twitter.com/adam…

In this episode the Turtles talk about smashing games together and hypothesising on what might happen. There are also two special announcements you won’t want to miss! Games we discussed: Dominion: Allies Shipwrights of the North Sea Innovation: Echoes of the Past Catan: Cities and Knights Machi Koro 2 Fort: Cats and Dogs Expansion Betrayal Legacy …

In this episode the turtles discuss asymmetry in board games. Get ready for a lopsided conversation full of differing views!What we Played: Dominion So Clover Brass: Birminghm Kingdom Builder The Fox in the Forest Mysterium Park Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion Jaipur Captain CarcassAre they Symmetrical? Cosmic Encounter Terraforming Mars: Prelude Spir…

On this episode of the Turn Turtles the guys once again get creative and discuss wacky things we might add to Jamey Stegmaier's Scythe!Other games mentioned include: Potion Explosion published by Horrible Guild - Stefano Castelli, Andrea Crespi, Lorenzo Silva Gizmos published by CMON - Phil Walker-Harding Innovation Sushi Go Party Munchkin Legends …

On this episode of the Turn Turtles the guys talk about Earth by Conor McGoey! Some games include: Earth Wavelength Archeology Brass Birmingham Now or Never Tapestry Arcs Carcassonne Send us emails! Send them to theturnturtles@gmail.com, and follow us on socials @turnturtlesbg Please review on on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and we'll read your revi…

On this episode of the Turn Turtles the guys talk about Licensed Games! Do licenses make a game good? Some games include: -Star Wars Imperial Assault -Firefly -Disney's Villainous -Small World: World of Warcraft -Descent: Journeys in the Dark Send us emails! Send them to theturnturtles@gmail.com, and follow us on socials @turnturtlesbg Please revie…

On this episode of the Turn Turtles the guys talk about Story Games... and end up rambling about themes in game. Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com, and follow us on socials @turnturtlesbg Musical credit: "Hackbeat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommo…

On this episode of the Turn Turtles the guys get creative with things they could imagine adding to ROOT by Leder Games. Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com, and follow us on socials @turnturtlesbg Asmodee pulling digital versions of pandemic and spin offs from popular digital distributors, etc steam. https://gamerant.com/pandem…

On this episode of the Turn Turtles the guys sit back and relax. We talk about how our weeks have been and think back on the highlights of 2021, and what we're looking forward to in 2022! Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com, and follow us on socials @turnturtlesbg Innovation - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/63888/innovatio…

What We Have Been Playing Maglev Metro - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/301257/maglev-metro Pictionary Air - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/272889/pictionary-air Camel Up - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/153938/camel Photosynthesis - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/218603/photosynthesis Sleeping Gods - https://boardgamegeek.com/b…

On this episode of the Turn Turtles the guys discuss Set Collection games, among other things! Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com, and follow us on socials @turnturtlesbg What we've been up to: Final Fantasy Trading Card Game https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/93287/final-fantasy-trading-card-game Captain Sonar https://boardg…

On this episode of the Turn Turtles the guys discuss the Deck Building Mechanic along with other topics and shenanigans. Email any questions you have to theturnturtles@gmail.com, and follow us on socials @turnturtlesbg Games discussed: Eminent Domain Microcosm (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/163640/eminent-domain-microcosm) Hive Carbon (https:…

Turn Turtle Podcast Episode 1 Nov 15, 2021 - Show Notes INTRO WHAT WE HAVE BEEN PLAYING Adam Chess, logical chess by Irving chernev Tortuga 1667, Facade games Seasons, Régis Bonnessée Meij Betrayal at House on The Hill, Bruce Glassco Gizmos Ladies and Gentlemen Andrew Steam, Designed by Martin Wallace, Published by Mayfair games Sushi Go! by Phil W…