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It's May and we're finally back to report on our 2026 Annual Board Game Retreat (from back in February)! We had a great time and played tons of games, so in this episode Chris, Jason, Bill and Cameron report on what they played - the good, the bad, and the crazy!
On this episode of Hidden Gems, join your hosts Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey and Jason Yanchuleff as they dig into three games that were definitely not from the crew's board game weekend. What have they been up to during the recent "snowpocalypse"?
FEATURED GAMES: 00:00:00 Intro & Banter 00:25:56 Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game 00:49:07 Seas of Strife 01:05:21 Puerto Banana
The Spiel series continues with a new installment of nominees from 2011! Dig in with you hosts Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey and Jason Yanchuleff as they take a look at another bunch of award-nominated, yet strangely overlooked games -- listen in to hear our thoughts on the Spiel judges' decisions!
FEATURED GAMES: 00:00:00 Intro & Banter 00:37:42 Mondo 01:06:18 Uluru 01:27:57 Sun, Sea & Sand
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com): Mondo: “The Call of the Wild”, Victor Lundberg Uluru: “The Red Soil”, Saira Ridley Sun, Sea & Sand: “Turtle Beach”, Oakwood Station
It's summer in NC and that means sweltering heat, sweet tea and lots of travel. The guys have been all over the place, but have finally returned to the table for more gaming. Join your hosts Chris Alley, Bill Arney and Jason Yanchuleff as they take on a trio of gem candidates from revered duo of designers Wolfgang Kramer and Michael Kiesling.
FEATURED GAMES: 00:00 Intro & Banter 00:31:10 Einauge sei Wachsam! 00:56:33 Asara 01:24:54 Maharaja
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com): Einauge sei Wachsam!: “Over Dark Waters”, Bonnie Grace Asara: “El Khalil”, Rymdklang Soundtracks Maharaja: “Ganges Blues”, Banaras Baba & Kolkata Kid
Will the supply of game designs from Reiner Knizia ever run out? It's doubtful, so the guys have much more exploring to do of the designer's epic catalog. We bring you part IV of that exploration. Will we find more gems? Or are these games lesser-known for a reason? They can't all be good... right? Find out on this episode with your hosts Chris Alley, Bill Arney and Jason Yanchuleff.
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com): F.I.T.S.: “My Children”, Martin Klem Zombiegeddon: “Zombie Front Line”, Mantell Qin: “Hiding Shadows”, Josef Falkensköld
Chris is back from Asia, so what better way to welcome him back to the crew than covering 3 possible gems from Asian designers? Find out how they fare along with the latest banter topics on this episode with your hosts Chris Alley, Bill Arney and Jason Yanchuleff.
FEATURED GAMES: 00:00 Intro & Banter 00:37:13 Chronicle 01:00:55 Dadaocheng (2nd Edition) 01:28:58 Airship City
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com): Chronicle: “We Are Giants”, Silver Maple Dadaocheng: “What Lao Tse Told Me”, Christian Andersen Airship City: “Covering New Grounds”, Jon Björk
While the cat's away... Chris is traveling the globe this episode, so Jason has free reign over the game selections. Will his recent streak of mediocre contributions to the gem lineup continue? Or will digging deep into the library produce some new favorites? Join Jason Yanchuleff, Bill Arney and newcomer Ken Cantrell as they investigate 3 more possible gems.
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com): Feudality: “Medieval Feast”, Trabant 33 Campanile: “At the Sicilian Market”, Trabant 33 Quebec: “The Adventure Begins”, Philip Ayers Editor's Note: "Light Dance", Ennio Mano
Fantasy is a theme that has exploded into popularity in the past 30 years or so. It has had an impact on books, movies, TV, video games, and not least, board games. In this episode of Hidden Gems, your hosts Chris Alley, Bill Arney, and Cameron Lockey celebrate their enjoyment of the genre and review three fantasy-themed games.
FEATURED GAMES: 00:00 Intro & Banter 00:46:38 Gargon 01:13:52 Lost Legends 01:53:55 Dragonstrike
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com): Gargon: "On a Bird's Wing" - Jon Bjork Dragonstrike: "Valley of Drakes" - Dragon Tamer
What is it about Stefan Feld that keeps us coming back for more? In this latest episode pulled from some lesser known titles of his vast catalog, join your regular hosts Chris Alley and Jason Yanchuleff as they welcome guest host Daniel Wahlen of The Game Table to chat about a new crop of 3 potential gems.
FEATURED GAMES: 00:00 Intro & Banter 00:33:02 Roma 00:59:01 Pillars of the Earth: Builder's Duel 01:32:33 Forum Trajanum
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com): Roma: “Battle Sword”, Phoenix Tail Pillars of the Earth: “Sacral Message”, Cercles Nouvelles Forum Trajanum: “Arriving in Ancient Rome”, Kikoru
Make sure your seat backs and tray tables are in their upright positions before you fly the friendly skies with the Hidden Gems crew of Chris Alley, Bill Arney and Jason Yanchuleff as they soar through a new trio of games. Will the guys first attempt at the "two-and-a-new" format fly or end up grounded? Find out if any new gems are to be had on this latest, airline-themed episode.
FEATURED GAMES: 00:00 Intro & Banter 00:41:45 Blue Skies 01:13:14 Jet Set 01:40:29 Sky Team
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com): Blue Skies: “Street Groovin'”, Grip City Cronies Jet Set: “Vacay”, Riverworn Sky Team: “Epic Voyage”, Dream Cave
We're approaching the end of another year, and that means it's time for a little Christmas cheer! Have a holly jolly, merry little Christmas with the whole Hidden Gems crew of Chris Alley, Bill Arney, Cameron Lockey and Jason Yanchuleff as they check out 3 stocking stuffer-sized games. Will they be gems or lumps of coal? Find out on this, our final episode of 2023!
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com): Banter / Secret Santa: “Gift-Wrapping Workshop”, Arthur Benson “A Holly Jolly One”, Arthur Benson “Fudge and Candy Cane Kisses”, Arthur Benson “Pizzicato Dance”, Howard Harper-Barnes “Everlasting Yule”, Home for the Holidays Kryptos: “My Love Will Bite”, T. Morri Fzzzt!: “Give Geeks a Chance”, Alexandra Woodward Twinkle Starship: "Shadows of a Legend", Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
The Spiel series continues with a new installment of nominees from 2012! Dig in with you hosts Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey and Jason Yanchuleff as they take a look at another crop of prestigiously nominated, yet strangely overlooked games -- listen in to hear our thoughts on the Spiel judges' decisions!
FEATURED GAMES: 00:00 Intro & Banter 00:27:19 Kulami 00:50:21 Miss Lupun 01:14:56 Kingdom Builder
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com): Kulami: “T Minus 5”, Farrell Wooten Miss Lupun: “Manhattan Mystery”, Stationary Sign Kingdom Builder: “Wonders”, Gavin Luke
When, what to my wondering ears should appear, but another Christmas Spectacular with the Hidden Gems team is here!
Wow, it's been a bit hasn't it? Well sit down with your warm milk and nutmeg and rejoin your hosts Chris Alley, Bill Arney, Cameron Lockey and Jason Yanchuleff as they reunite for another Christmas episode. We'll catch you up on where we've been and our thoughts for the future of the show.
Scares are aplenty in this year's special Halloween edition of Hidden Gems! Will poor Dean survive a night at the Kurtz's? Will Jason and Cameron do better on Chris' torturous Halloween-themed trivia game show? And, most importantly, will we find any more gems? Join your hosts Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff, Bill Arney and Cameron Lockey as they bring you three fresh reviews of unusual, forgotten, and under-appreciated Halloween-themed games in this 2023 episode of Hidden Gems!
FEATURED GAMES: 00:00:00 Sketch: Chapter I - "All Little Boys Should Have A Mother" 00:04:34 Intro & Banter 00:34:29 Halloween Trivia Game Show 00:49:17 Sketch: Chapter II - "The Mind Can Become Quite Disturbed" 00:56:28 Poison 01:18:41 Sketch: Chapter III - "The Unsettling Feeling That Something Is Wrong" 01:25:26 Grave Business 01:54:23 Sketch: Chapter IV - "What It's Like To Feed" 01:59:55 The Banished
STORY CREDITS (Sketch): "B Is For Bogeywoman": Iain Rob Wright (with permission)
MUSIC & SOUND EFFECTS - courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com B Is For Bogeywoman Score: "Special Treatment" - Moss Harma "A Little Nightmare" - Spectacles Wallet and Watch "Antagonist" - Spectacles Wallet and Watch "Bad Dreams" - Mary Riddle "Cold Nights" - Kikoru "Colossal Terror" - Jon Björk "Death Chimes" - Jon Bjork "Deathwish Attic" - Experia "Hours" - Max Anson "It's Dark Outside" - Mary Riddle "Little Susie" - Hampus Naeselius "Murder in the Dark" - Jon Bjork "No One Sleeps Tonight" - Leimoti "Scary Stairsteps" - Stationary Sign "Shivers in the Shadows" - Victor Lundberg "Someone There?" - Victor Lundberg "Tearing Threads" - Jon Bjork "The Cost of Fear" - Jon Bjork "They Vanished" - Jon Bjork "Twilight Song" - Jon Bjork "You're Not Hiding Very Well" - Trevor Kowalski Hidden Gems Intro Theme - "Spooky Gems", Travis Lockey, Royalty Free Game Show Theme - "Spooky Game Show", Travis Lockey, Royalty Free Poison - "Way Past Bedtime", Stationary Sign Grave Business - "Tales From the Grave", Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen The Banished - "Path to the Abyss", Christoffer Moe Ditlevse Sound Effects credits available on our website
Castle building in the Scottish highlands, spicy peppers and a game about, well... Watch out for the smelly stuff on this episode with your hosts Chris Alley, Bill Arney and Jason Yanchuleff as they step around three poo-tential gems from publisher Zoch Verlag.
Words with sheep, network building in the islands (also with sheep) and a vicious abstract (not so much about sheep). This week, your hosts Chris Alley, Bill Arney and Jason Yanchuleff take on the good and the baa-aa-ahd of three titles by designer Marcel-André Casasola Merkle.
FEATURED GAMES: 00:00:00 Intro & Banter 00:29:51 Attribute 00:48:55 Santa Cruz 01:16:56 Attika
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com): Attribute: "Cows on the Loose (60s Pop Version)", Magnus Ringblom Santa Cruz: “To the Ends of the Earth”, Edgar Hopp Attika: "Fight Until We Die", Ruiqi Zhao
We all know and love this prolific designer of the Catan series, but what lesser known (or just less talked about) gems might be hiding in his repertoire? This week, join your hosts Chris Alley, Bill Arney and Jason Yanchuleff as they take a look at three games by the late Klaus Teuber.
FEATURED GAMES: 00:00:00 Intro & Banter 00:39:29 Wacky Wacky West 01:06:56 Tumult Royale 01:36:22 Domaine
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com): Wacky Wacky West: "Full Moon Rag", Roy Williams Tumult Royale: “Recorder Menuet No 1”, Cercles Nouvelles Domaine: "British Royalty", Trailer Worx
In this special episode of Hidden Gems, your hosts Chris Alley, Bill Arney, and Cameron Lockey review three Roman-themed games including one requested by one of our Patreon Gem Miners.
FEATURED GAMES: 00:00:00 Intro & Banter 00:22:35 Sylla 00:51:31 Ave Caesar 01:21:39 Constantinopolis
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com): Sylla: "Conspiracy, Inc", Alec Slayne Ave Caesar: “Bring on the Adventure”, Raymond Grouse Constantinopolis: "Dance of the Wildcats", Deskant
It only took us fifty episodes to finally get serious about how hidden our gems are! In this episode, your hosts Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff, and Bill Arney dig up three games from Chris's beneath the floor boards of Chris's game room so hidden, BGG doesn't even know about them. Tune in to find out what they are.
FEATURED GAMES: 00:00:00 Intro & Banter 00:21:08 Toguz Korgool 00:53:34 Conquest at Kismet 01:19:56 Stacked
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com): Toguz Korgool: "Temple Dance", Damon Greene Conquest at Kismet: “What Do You Hear”, Marten Moses Stacked: "Quite Right", Tiki Tiki
We're FINALLY back! On this special 50th episode of Hidden Gems, all your hosts, Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff, Bill Arney, and Cameron Lockey gather to celebrate the occasion by reviewing three games chosen by our incredible audience, finally give away a copy of Strasbourg, and talk more than you've ever wanted about our favorite video games.
FEATURED GAMES: 00:00:00 Intro & Banter 00:12:28 Strasbourg Giveaway 00:19:18 Top 10 Video Games Lists 01:25:34 Quo Vadis 02:02:41 Northern Pacific 02:33:38 Santiago
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com): Giveaway Music: "Fly Man", Jos Quo Vadis?: “Gentle Heroics”, Trevor Kowalski Northern Pacific: "West of the Soul", River Foxcroft Santiago: “On the Farm”, Easy Wheelers
TL>DL: Episode 50 is going to be delayed for a while due to some recent and upcoming host vacation schedules. Stay tuned for our next episode coming sometime in May. In the meantime, go to https://forms.gle/jWSGLAju547spScY8 and leave your review for one of the games: Northern Pacific, Quo Vadis?, and Santiago!
In this episode, Chris (finally) takes a break, and your hosts Jason Yanchuleff, Bill Arney, and Cameron Lockey dig into three more games designed by the same guy who brought us Potato Man and Kupferkessel Co., which each brought respectively very low, and very high marks. Is there more to Mr. Burkhardt's repertoire? Tune in to find out!
FEATURED GAMES: 00:00:00 Intro & Banter 00:15:08 Casa Grande 00:35:33 Trump. Tricks. Game! 00:56:12 Seeland
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com): Casa Grande: “Rumba de Rambla”, Los Principes del Flamenco Trump. Tricks. Game!: "Bees", Farrell Wooten Seeland: “Windmills”, Bonn Fields
There was fairly gushing praise from all the HG crew for 2 out 3 games from designer Stefan Dorra going way back to our 7th episode -- where Chris even gave out a notable two 6-ratings! And then there was Tonga Bonga ... at least Bill liked it! What will the guys think of another triumvirate of games from the same esteemed designer? Join your hosts Chris Alley, Bill Arney and Jason Yanchuleff to find out!
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com): Eselsbrücke: “Trainee Day”, Stationary Sign Sluff Off!: "15 South", Roy Edwin Williams MarraCash: “Snake Dance”, Mike Franklyn
The banter continues! There are plenty of games left to cover from the fabled board game retreat weekend. Join your hosts Chris Alley, Ken Cantrell and Jason Yanchuleff as they dive into more of the titles we got to on the trip.
"In that dream I thought the eastern sky grew dark and there was a growing thunder, but in the West a pale light lingered...doom was near at hand" In this episode of Hidden Gems, fantasy lovers and hosts Chris Alley and Cameron Lockey take on games with a beloved theme: Lord of the Rings.
FEATURED GAMES: 00:00:00 Intro & Banter 00:24:13 King's Gate 00:47:40 Lord of the Rings: The Cooperative Game 01:13:24 Middle Earth Quest
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com): Cocktail: "Paragons of Virtue", Jo Wandrini King's Gate: “Crowned Kings”, Dream Cave Lord of the Rings Co-op: "Can I Come Home", Kikoru; "The Norman Kings", Bonnie Grace Middle Earth Quest: “Success or Death”, Ruiki Zhao
Need a bit of sun and sand to kick off the new year this cold January? Also, who knew there were so many board games with the Easter Island moai as a theme? Catch some rays and find out more about these mysterious statues in this episode with your hosts Chris Alley and Jason Yanchuleff as they check out three new promising gems with Easter Island-themes.
FEATURED GAMES: 00:00:00 Intro & Banter 00:27:43 Easter Island 00:45:09 Rapa Nui 01:07:21 Giants
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com): Trivia: “Another Pineapple Please”, The Fly Guy Five Easter Island: “In the Amazonas”, Kikoru Rapa Nui: “Tobago Blue”, Little Island Leap Rapa Nui Muzak: “Another Pineapple Please”, The Fly Guy Five Giants: “To Ashes”, Jon Sumner
It's that time of year again! Christmas cheer abounds in this final episode of 2022 where the whole Hidden Gems crew of Chris Alley, Bill Arney, Cameron Lockey and Jason Yanchuleff get in the Christmas spirit with 3 new potential gems. Will any of them make the cut? How will the guys do on Chris's latest holiday-themed trivia? Will Cameron treat us to another carol or two? And do I spy some gifts to be had under the HG tree? Tune in for all the festivities!
FEATURED GAMES: 00:00:00 Intro & Banter 00:22:15 Holly Jolly 00:44:18 Ghosts of Christmas 01:16:16 Christmas Tree
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com): Banter / Trivia: “Rockin' Sleigh Ride”, Chimney Givers “Gathering Around the Tree”, Home for the Holidays “Chipmunks in the Christmas Tree”, Joe E. Lee “Jingle through the Snow”, OTE “Together for Christmas”, Home for the Holidays Secret Santa: “Pizzicato Dance”, Howard Harper-Barnes Ghosts of Christmas: “The Christmas Thieves”, Leimoti
The Spiel series continues with a new installment of nominees from 2013! Dig in with you hosts Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey and Jason Yanchuleff as they take a look at another crop of prestigiously nominated, yet strangely overlooked games -- listen in to hear our thoughts on the Spiel judges' decisions!
FEATURED GAMES: 00:00 Intro & Banter 00:20:31 Trigger! 00:34:30 Mixtour 00:54:48 Yay! 01:13:20 Divinare 01:33:22 Final Ranking of Nominated Games
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com): Trigger!: “One More for the Road”, Golden Age Radio Mixtour: “Pyramid”, Hara Noda Yay!: “Hobby Horse”, Ted Beattie Divinare: “A Classic Noir”, Mary Riddle Ranking Show Theme: "Feel the Heat", Golden Age Radio
What's happening on Hidden Gems? A review for a game in the top 200, almost 100?! With Cameron and Bill out, have Chris and Jason finally lost their minds and reverted to reviewing the hotness? Find out on this latest episode when the guys check out one title far down the rankings and another not quite so much -- are there gems to be found?
FEATURED GAMES: 00:00 Intro & Banter 20:28 The Ravens of Thri Sahashri 51:40 Tigris & Euphrates
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com): The Ravens of Thri Sahashri: “Eventual Bloom”, Rand Aldo Tigris & Euphrates: “Faith Arise”, Edgar Hopp
It's time for another SPOOKY edition of Hidden Gems! Get ready to enjoy more audio theatre, a Halloween-themed trivia game show, and more spooky stories. Your hosts Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff, and Cameron Lockey also bring you three fresh reviews of unusual, forgotten, and under-appreciated Halloween-themed games in this 2022 episode of Hidden Gems!
FEATURED GAMES: 00:00:00 Sketch - "Dr. Allée's Monster" 00:06:12 Intro & Banter 00:23:26 Halloween Trivia Game Show 00:32:50 Midnight Party 00:49:59 Masque of the Red Death 01:19:51 Kupferkessel Co.
SKETCH CAST & CREDITS: Dr. Christopher Lee Allée - Chris Alley Yanch - Jason Yanchuleff Cram - Cameron Lockey Barney - Bill Arney Frank The Green Monster - Cameron Lockey Writer - Cameron Lockey Audio Recording Engineer - Cameron Lockey Sound Design - Jason Yanchuleff Editors - Cameron Lockey, Jason Yanchuleff
MUSIC & SOUND EFFECTS - courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com Dr. Allée’s Monster Score - “Creepy Crawly”, Arthur Benson; “Tiptoeing Troll”, Mike Franklyn; “Thunder Castle Theme”, Martin Landstrom; “Unfaithful Doll”, Ludvig Moulin; “Waltz of the Dead”, Mike Franklyn Hidden Gems Intro Theme - "Spooky Gems", Travis Lockey, Royalty Free Game Show Theme - "Spooky Game Show", Travis Lockey, Royalty Free Midnight Party - "The Friendly Ghost", Arthur Benson Horror Stories - "The Clearing", Golden Anchor; "Ritual Mole Sacrifice", Lennon Hutton Masque of the Red Death - "Midst of Anger", Golden Anchor; "Ritual Mole Sacrifice", Lennon Hutton; "Mongolian Barbecue", Lennon Hutton Kupferkessel Co. - "A Hoax", Mary Riddle Sound Effects credits available on our website
Hold your breath and stick your tongue out just right, because in this episode, taking your turn is gonna require some concentration. This time, your hosts Chris Alley, Bill Arney, and Cameron Lockey literally try their hands at three under-appreciated dexterity games.
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com): Riff Raff: “Sea Adventures”, Bonnie Grace Arch Rival: “Cheesy Happy 80s”, Victor Olsson Hibachi: “Orchid”, True Messenger
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC. The Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast theme is licensed under a royalty free license contract.
We're back with another trio of games from the renowned Reiner Knizia on this 40th episode of Hidden Gems with your hosts Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff and Bill Arney. Is the third time the charm for discovering even more gems from the prolific doctor? Or will we stumble across some duds? Tune in to find out!
Featured Games: Rondo (00:18:20) Beowulf: The Legend (00:39:22) Indigo (01:12:37)
Credits: Rondo Theme & Elevator Musak, "Twenty Years From Now", Indigo Days, Royalty Free License Beowulf: The Legend Theme, "The Atonement", Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen, Royalty Free License Indigo Theme, "Pushkar Spring", Palace on Wheels, Royalty Free License
Logo Design, Katelyn Nieto, @itskatelynnieto
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC. The Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast theme is licensed under a royalty free license contract.
This week we explore two new possible hidden gems handpicked by YouTuber and board game content creator, Jon Gets Games! Join Jon, along with your regular hosts Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey and Jason Yanchuleff as they look at a route-building Euro from Queen Games and a zany auction game from Japan!
Check out Jon's work here: https://www.youtube.com/user/jongetsgames
Featured Games: Pioneers (00:21:40) Square On Sale (00:53:58)
Credits: Pioneers Theme, "Chicken Got No Head", River Foxcroft, Royalty Free License Square On Sale Theme, "8-bit Sheriff", Wave Saver, Royalty Free License
Logo Design, Katelyn Nieto, @itskatelynnieto
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC. The Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast theme is licensed under a royalty free license contract.
Travel the globe with your hosts Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff and Bill Arney through the colorful streets of Buenos Aires, a French medieval stronghold and the highlands of Guatemala in this latest episode shining our familiar designer spotlight on husband and wife designer duo Inka and Markus Brand.
Featured Games: La Boca (00:20:27) Saint Malo (00:37:39) Guatemala Café (01:06:47)
Credits: La Boca Theme, "Alleys of Buenos Aires", Tiki Tiki, Royalty Free License Saint Malo Theme, "The Goths", Bonnie Grace, Royalty Free License Guatemala Café Theme, "Peace Come Here", Tiki Tiki, Royalty Free License
Logo Design, Katelyn Nieto, @itskatelynnieto
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC. The Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast theme is licensed under a royalty free license contract.
New year, new show format! Every so often, we'll take a break from reviewing games to just talk about more stuff we've been into lately. In this inaugural "Extended Banter" episode, your hosts Chris Alley, Bill Arney, and Cameron Lockey treat you with the usual personal updates and then spend some time reflecting on the games we got to play, both new and old, at our game group's annual Board Game Retreat earlier this month.
You've heard his name in the credits and interacted with him on the BGG guild, hear from the man himself! HG Guild manager and BGG user Gidorah joins your regular hosts Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey and Jason Yanchuleff as they dive into three titles by esteemed designer Leo Colovini.
Featured Games: Fae (00:18:43) The Bridges of Shangri-La (00:43:30) Magna Grecia (01:08:07)
Credits: Fae Theme, "The Storyteller", Kikoru, Royalty Free License The Bridges of Shangri-La Theme, "Mystic Mountain", Jon Björk, Royalty Free License Magna Grecia Theme, "In the Ruins of Etna", Trabant 33, Royalty Free License
Logo Design, Katelyn Nieto, @itskatelynnieto
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC. The Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast theme is licensed under a royalty free license contract.
What do SpongeBob SquarePants, Humpty Dumpty and Animal Farm all have in common? Why anthropomorphism of course! This week your hosts Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff, and Bill Arney take a look at three games that employ this technique for theming. Tune in to find out if it takes these three potential hidden gems to another level!
Featured Games: Beasty Bar (00:21:46) Counterfeiters (00:39:56) Mafiozoo (00:59:08)
Credits: Beasty Bar Theme, “For the Music", Duckmaw, Royalty Free License Counterfeiters Theme, “What's the Catch”, White Bones, Royalty Free License Mafiozoo Theme, "The Melancholy Waltz", Howard Harper-Barnes, Royalty Free License
Logo Design, Katelyn Nieto, @itskatelynnieto
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC. The Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast theme is licensed under a royalty free license contract.
In the spirit of continuing the time travel theme we explored last time, this week your hosts Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff, and Cameron Lockey return to the history books and examine three games that were nominated for the Spiel Des Jahres in 2014, but did not win. Did the Spiel judges make the right choice? Did these games wrongly fall into obscurity? Tune in and find out!
Featured Games: Battle Sheep (00:17:57) Potato Man (00:39:07) Sanssouci (01:00:23)
Credits: Battle Sheep Theme, “Groover", Carvings, Royalty Free License Potato Man Theme, “The River Flows”, Mary Riddle, Royalty Free License Sanssouci Theme, "Hab. Mein Wagen Voll Geladen", Traditional, Royalty Free License
Logo Design, Katelyn Nieto, @itskatelynnieto
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC. The Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast theme is licensed under a royalty free license contract.
Roads! Where we're going, we don't need roads! Crank up the DeLorean and do some time-traveling with your hosts Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff and Bill Arney as they explore three potential past hidden gem games with a time-traveling theme!
Featured Games: Legacy: Gears of Time (00:23:32) Chrononauts (00:44:15) Khronos (01:01:29)
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC. The Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast theme is licensed under a royalty free license contract.
Tom Vasel of The Dice Tower has had an immense impact in the world of board game reviews. He also has a reputation for occasionally ripping a game to shreds and, sometimes literally, tossing a game into the trash. In this episode, your hosts Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff, and Cameron Lockey take a look at some of Tom's most infamous game reviews to see if they agree with Tom, or if some of these could actually be Hidden Gems.
Featured Games: Hawaii (00:21:14) King Chocolate (00:45:40) Vasco Da Gama (01:08:56)
Credits: Hawaii Theme, “Cooper's Island", Martin Klem, Royalty Free License King Chocolate Theme, “Time for a Long Walk”, Stationary Sign, Royalty Free License Vasco Da Gama Theme, "Across Land and Sea", Christopher Moe, Royalty Free License Transition, "Sideman Strut", iMovie Song, Fair Use
Logo Design, Katelyn Nieto, @itskatelynnieto
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC. The Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast theme is licensed under a royalty free license contract.
Come on down! Is there more than meets the eye to our next three candidate gems? Or are they better off in the bargain bin? This week, your hosts Chris Alley, Bill Arnie and Jason Yanchuleff take a look at some titles that by all appearances look like mass market games, but are they really?
Featured Games: Blockers! (00:20:39) The Game of 49 (00:40:46) Montage (01:00:55)
Credits: Blockers! Theme, “Don't Bore Me Alberto!", Harry Edvino, Royalty Free License The Game of 49 Theme, “Camper Song (Sting Version)”, Unknown, Royalty Free License Montage Theme, "Greetings My Dear Fellows (Sting Version)", Unknown, Royalty Free License Quiz Show Muzak, "Shells by the Shore", Martin Landström, Royalty Free License
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC. The Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast theme is licensed under a royalty free license contract.
This episode, we are joined by honored guest host Mitch Resk of Neat & Nerdy. We'll be rolling dice to seek out juicy termites, then trying our best to not be suspicious in a game of monks, murder, and manipulation. See if these two titles by renowned designer Stefan Feld deserve to be called hidden gems!
Also, check out Mitch's awesome game reviews on Instagram: @neat_and_nerdy!
Featured Games: It Happens.. (00:29:59) The Name of the Rose (00:59:09)
Credits: It Happens.. Theme, “I Dream of Purple Unicorns", Eoin Mantell, Royalty Free License The Name of the Rose Theme, “Beyond the Western Hills”, Gabriel Lewis, Royaty Free License Bourbon Drinking Muzak, "Just for the Night", Riverworn, Royalty Free License
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC. The Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast theme is licensed under a royalty free license contract.
Take it easy, relax to the soothing sounds of muzak and paint some happy little trees on this episode of Hidden Gems. This time, your hosts Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff, and Bill Arnie dive into some lesser known titles from esteemed publisher Eagle Gryphon Games.
FEATURED GAMES: Intro & Banter (00:00:00) Take It Easy! (00:22:42) Cubist (00:39:38) Pastiche (00:58:30)
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com): Take It Easy! Theme, “Tristesse de Martin", TAGE, Royalty Free License Cubist Theme, “String Quartet No. 9 in A Major, K. 169: I. Molto Allegro”, Traditional, Royaty Free License Pastiche Theme, "Touring", Riverworn, Royalty Free License Transition 1, "Stegosaurus", Margareta, Royalty Free License Transition 2, "Being Nostalgic", FLYIN, Royalty Free License
There's no time for analysis paralysis this week on Hidden Gems! In fact, an extra cup of coffee might serve better than this episode's featured cocktail when playing the games we look at in this episode. This time your hosts Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff, and Cameron Lockey explore three time-sensitive real-time games.
FEATURED GAMES: Intro & Banter (00:00:00) Falling (00:18:13) Gold Und Rum (00:42:34) Nine Tiles Panic (01:03:01)
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com): Falling Theme, “Peculiar Findings", Gerard Franklin, Royalty Free License Gold und Rum Theme, “A Slight Misstep”, Mac Taboel, Royaty Free License Nine Tiles Panic Theme, "Chasing Snakes", Martin Landström, Royalty Free License Transition 1, "Stegosaurus", Margareta, Royalty Free License Transition 2, "Being Nostalgic", FLYIN, Royalty Free License
Come explore a novel and exciting new theme never before seen in the board game hobby -- transporting stuff on ships! Which is saltier, the water and wind in your face sailing the saline seas of this trio of shipping games, or the thoughts of your hosts Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff, and Bill Arnie? Join us and find out on this sailing-themed episode of Hidden Gems!
FEATURED GAMES: Intro & Banter (00:00:00) Traders of Osaka (00:18:31) Before the Wind (00:38:17) Upon a Salty Ocean (00:59:54)
MUSIC (courtesy of http://epidemicsound.com): Traders of Osaka Theme, “Greeted in Osaka", Sight of Wonders, Royalty Free License Before the Wind Theme, “Fair Winds and Following Seas”, Golden Anchor, Royaty Free License Upon a Salty Ocean Theme, "Sailing", Gary the Canary, Royalty Free License
Twas the day before Christmas, and all round the world, the gamers awaited, the adults, boys, and girls. The stockings are hung by the chimney with care, but no brief, tiny games have yet been stuffed there. When what to my wondering ears should appear, came a new Christmas episode full of gems, joy, and cheer!
FEATURED GAMES: 00:00:00 Intro & Banter 00:30:52 Christmas Trivia 00:47:25 Tetrix (Mosaics) 01:07:42 R. Eco. 01:34:27 Roll Through the Ages
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com): Trivia: "Everlasting Yule", Home for the Holidays; "Pizzicato Dance", Howard Harper-Barnes; "A Holly Jolly One", Arthur Benson Tetrix: "Virtual" - AGST R. Eco: “Absolutely Sure”, North Sphere Roll Through the Ages: “New Civilization”, Wendel Scherer
It's time to celebrate! After rounding out the first full year of the show, your hosts Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey and Jason Yanchuleff take a look back at two previously reviewed games -- but with a twist! Then they take on one controversial new game. See if they can dig up some more gems in this special anniversary episode!
FEATURED GAMES: 00:00:00 Intro & Banter 00:24:44 Nefertiti Expansion 00:43:49 Die Dolmengötter - Block Cycling Variant 01:08:10 Phoenicia
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com): Nefertiti Theme, “Nomadic Sunset", Alexander Nakarada, Royalty Free License Die Dolmengötter Theme, “Isle of Mist”, Breathing Tides, Royaty Free License Phoenicia Theme, "Guardians", Dream Cave, Royalty Free License Montage Background Song 1, "Captain Fancy Fever", Wanda Shakes, Royalty Free License Montage Background Song 2, "Basement Dancing", The New Fools, Royalty Free License Montage Background Song 3, "Flight Over LA", Radio Night, Royalty Free License Montage Background Song 4, "It Ain't Too Much", Wanda Shakes, Royalty Free License
The three O.G. musketeers are finally back together! This week, your hosts Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff explore three games well suited for three players.
FEATURED GAMES: Intro & Banter (00:00:00) Seikatsu (00:20:27) Haggis (00:42:27) Three Kingdoms Redux (01:03:08)
MUSIC (courtesy of http://epidemicsound.com) Seikatsu Theme, “Japanese Garden", Sight of Wonders, Royalty Free License Haggis Theme, “An Phis Fhiliuch”, Public Domain, Performed/Recorded by Cameron Lockey Three Kingdoms Redux Theme, "The Unexplored", Philip Ayers, Royalty Free License
Strap on your headlamp and delve deeper into the mine this week as the guys, along with guest host Ben Anderson, attempt to unearth more gems from the world of cube rails games and explore the work of designer John Bohrer.
FEATURED GAMES: Intro & Banter (00:00:00) Iberian Railways (00:22:19) Gulf, Mobile & Ohio (00:42:40) Samarkand: Routes to Riches (01:00:51)
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com): Iberian Railways Theme, “Fire Dance", Andrés Cantú, Royalty Free License Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Theme, “Vagabond Train”, Dez Moran, Royalty Free License Samarkand Theme, "Ala Shawiti Digle", Ali Sabah, Royalty Free License
It's the epic battle of wits we've all been waiting for! In this episode, the rivalry between your hosts Chris and Bill reaches its pinnacle as the two gamers face each other in the two player episode of the new year!
FEATURED GAMES: Intro & Banter (00:00:00) Epigo (00:17:53) Victory & Glory: Napoleon (00:35:50)
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com) Epigo Theme, “Min Wahi El Lami", Ali Sabah, Royalty Free License Victory & Glory: Napoleon Theme, “Ready For War”, Philip Ayers, Royalty Free License