Mate! Let's Play – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome to Episode 12 of Mate Let's Play. This episode, Steve and Shane discuss recently played games and dive again into predictions for industry awards. This time, it is the 18th annual Dice Tower awards!

In ep 11, we see just who is out of touch with the BGG community more, as we see who predicted more winners in the BGG Awards. Then, not to be down for long, we predict the Spiel nominees!

Shane had great and not-so-great experiences at Briscon, and we have both played a slew of games since the last episode, so tune in!

Shane and Steve bring the first of their 2 episodes counting down their favourite games of all time, or since 2017? I don't know, ask Shane to explain that one.

We start the show by discussing some games hitting the table. 

Steve discussing the lazer beam deduction game, Orapa Mine. Which you can order through bgg here.

Shane reviews Hansa Teutonica and finds a way to screw people over in a dry euro.

During our crowdfunding coverage, Shane awakens the elder ones discussing Nanty Narking, which is still live now, click here for the campaign.

Steve gets all practical and talks about an expensive solution to store his unnecessary playmats. Check out OrgaNicer here.

As if we still had disposable income, Shane highlights the next Unmatched volume, Battle of Legends volume 3.

Then we both discuss the struggles of farming with the upcoming Awaken Realms special edition of Agricola. and the further struggles of farming while also contending with the undead, in Agricola: Dead Harvest.

Then we start the countdown.

Shane has predicted Steve will have 2-3 more Shem games on his list, and Steve has predicted Shane will have 2. How many appear in this countdown? Give yourself 78 minutes and find out!

Shane and Steve embark on a new show. Join them as they introduce the new show, discuss games they've been playing, industry news including crowdfunding, and what they are looking to play in the future.

Shane and Steve go through the list of games nominated for awards in this years BGG Awards. We pick 2 games each - the one we want to win and the one we think will win. At the time of recording, the awards had not yet been announced, and on our next episode we will score up who predicted better!

Steve and Shane have both been playing the new Great Western Trail game, El Paso. Does Shane's hatred of all former GWT games continue? And can Steve feel like he is making good decisions for once in a GWT game?

Huge thanks to VR Distribution for providing us each with a copy to play.

Yes, tariffs need to be discussed. What impact do we think we will feel in Australia?

We also discuss our favourite designers, and what stands out about them.

Also, lots of games, and even a dive into Warhammer!

That's right, the Aussie Solo Gamer is here to count down his favourite solo games, and Steve is doing it too.

If you are in Brisbane, it is not too late to get yourself to Briscon! Come along and play loads of games over 2 days with Shane and other great members of the community.

Join Shane and Steve as they reminisce about their top 10 board gaming experiences!

Join Shane and Steve as they discuss their top 10 Go-To's for board game content, as well as discussing games they have been playing, and any news that is on their radar.