Play Games, Lose Friends – Details, episodes & analysis

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Play Games, Lose Friends

Leisure

Comedy

Frequency: 1 episode/22d. Total Eps: 55

What happens when two competitive board gamers share their hobby with the world? Join Ken and Ryan to find out, as they play, discuss, and review a wide range of different games and the hobby in general.

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🇨🇦 Canada - games
22/01/2025
#95
🇨🇦 Canada - games
21/01/2025
#51
🇨🇦 Canada - games
02/10/2024
#62

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53 - Big Fun in Small Boxes

Season 1 · Episode 53

Saturday, September 28, 2024 • Duration 01:21:07

Ken and Ryan give a slew of first impressions for a bunch of small-box games they've picked up and played in the last few months, and there are a couple favorites in the bunch. Ryan's absolutely hooked on Dune: Imperium's digital implementation (including the new Rise of Ix expansion) and Ken continues to place in the top of his Lorcana league. The guys also highlight their top five releases that are at Essen Spiel this year and Ken continues to amass more and more to his already massive collection!

Games Discussed

Dune: Imperium - Rise of Ix

Knarr

Faraway

The Vale of Eternity

Pikit

Aggretsuko: Work/Rage Balance

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52 - Dunes & Deltas

Season 1 · Episode 52

Monday, September 16, 2024 • Duration 01:25:36

After putting it off for far too long, the guys finally play Dune: Imperium and kick themselves for not trying it sooner. Ken shares Delta with the game group, a crowdfunded hand and resource management title from 2023, and the guys share their first impressions. Ryan's Tichu redemption arc starts, and Ken informs on the fact that they may not have been playing by the rules at all! Some interesting purchases are discussed in the backed/bought section, including some impressive discount finds by Ken, and a certain hype-train title that Ryan just couldn't ignore any longer.

Games Discussed

Dune: Imperium

Delta

Tichu

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43 - Year 2023, More Games for Me

Season 1 · Episode 43

Monday, January 15, 2024 • Duration 02:02:05

Ken and Ryan recant the games they loved from 2023, both new releases and their personal favorites from 2023 and past years. Ken laments about lack of time for games, and Ryan pushes BGA to no avail, but has been really enjoying it himself. The guys discuss a long played list and a super solid deckbuilder of the digital variety. On to 2024 and more gaming!

Top 5 2023 Releases

Ryan

The White Castle
Sail
That's Not a Hat
Knarr
Forest Shuffle

Honorable Mention - Earth

Ken

Disney Lorcana
Disney Animated
Expeditions
Star Wars: the Deckbuilding Game
Earth

Top 5 Games of the Year

Ryan

Sail
The White Castle
Scout
12 Chip Trick
The Old King's Crown

Honorable Mention - Tapestry

Ken

Forest Shuffle
Museum Suspects
12 Chip Trick
Tournament Fishing
GI Joe Deck Building Game

42 - PAX U '23 Recap

Season 1 · Episode 42

Friday, December 29, 2023 • Duration 01:47:13

The less-than-dynamic duo went to PAX Unplugged and as usual had a fantastic experience. Ken got skunked on promos but scored a whole bunch of Lorcana, and Ryan came home with all of the games on his must-buy list. Plenty of games were played over the weekend, including some notable new releases, and a few of the 2023-fulfilled Kickstarters also saw some table time. Huge thanks to the PAX folks for yet another great show!

Games Discussed

The White Castle

Scout

Spicy

Qwixx

Dungeon Raiders

9 Lives

Ringmaster

Fairy Lights

Halloween Party

Forest Shuffle

Moon

Expeditions

ICE

Cat in the Box

American Psycho: A Killer Game

Gap

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41 - PAX U '23 Preview

Season 1 · Episode 41

Tuesday, November 28, 2023 • Duration 01:31:25

It's that time of year again! The guys are heading to PAX Unplugged and have their games ready to go. Shopping lists are discussed and some new predictions are on the table as well. Ken went on an epic Black Friday shopping spree at one of his favorite stores and Ryan held off to save budget to shop on the PAX expo floor. There was some major gaming happening over the Thanksgiving holiday as well, so listen in to hear the favorites!

Games Discussed

Just One
Romi Rami
That's Not a Hat
Point City
Disney Lorcana
Battletech
12 Chip Trick
The Crew: Mission Deep Sea
Gosu X
Truffle Shuffle
Aurum
Monsdrawsity
District Noir
Mage Knight
Sail
Knarr
Wormholes
So Clover
Thunder Road: Vendetta
Elimino

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40 - Two Beers & Two Reviews

Season 1 · Episode 40

Saturday, November 18, 2023 • Duration 01:35:16

The guys are back and reviewing two games this episode while enjoying some fine brews! Stonemaier Games was kind enough to provide the show with a review copy of Between Two Cities: Essential Edition, and a highly-anticipated Kickstarter copy of Wild Realms arrived and hit the table last game night. A deeper look into Deep Rock Galactic is discussed, Ryan finally got to play Honey Buzz, and the both fawn over a new trick taker that has them both smitten.

Games Discussed

Between Two Cities: Essential Edition
Wild Realms
Deep Rock Galactic
Honey Buzz
12 Chip Trick
Mercurial

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39 - An Undaunting Evening with David Thompson

Season 1 · Episode 39

Saturday, November 11, 2023 • Duration 01:46:09

IT HAPPENED! David Thompson, of War Chest and Undaunted fame, joined Ryan and Ken to let them nerd out over David's work, and find out more about what drives him as a designer and where his love for history in gaming was born. The guys talk about another engaging game of The Old King's Crown, and have some new trick-takers in their midst to play. Ryan's wallet is opening as fast as the leaves are falling, while Ken is excited for the next Elizabeth Hargrave's title!

Check out The Old Kings Crown: Kickstarter | Web | X | Instagram

Games Discussed

War Chest
Undaunted: North Africa
Witchcraft!
Resist!
Sniper Elite: The Board Game
General Orders: World War II
Battle Card: Series 1
The Old King's Crown
Aurum
Happy Salmon
Sail
12 Chip Trick
Between Two Cities

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38 - Kickstarted, But Never Started

Season 1 · Episode 38

Sunday, October 22, 2023 • Duration 01:25:40

Have you ever crowdfunded a game, waited over a year for fulfillment, bust the shrink once you get it, and then drool a little as you marvel at your new toy? And then promptly shelve the game and wait eagerly for your first play? Yea, we thought so, and welcome to the club. Ryan and Ken commiserate over their current top 5 games they really, REALLY want to play from those shelves, despite the constant deluge of the newest hotness. Ryan dives back into crowdfunding projects despite it all, and Ken somehow has nothing backed currently!?! The guys recap their latest play of The Old King's Crown, and further their deepening love for this upcoming hit. Listen in for more goodness and thanks for joining us!

Check out The Old Kings Crown: Kickstarter | Web | X | Instagram

Games Discussed

The Old King's Crown
Potion Explosion
Trekking Through History
Undaunted: North Africa

Ryan's Top 5

Honorable mention: Hansa Teutonica
War of the Ring: The Card Game
ICE
Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile
Frosthaven
Food Chain Magnate

Ken's Top 5

Honorable mention: Ark Nova
American Psycho: A Killer Game
Encyclopedia
My Father's Work
Ahoy
Expeditions

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37 - A New King on The Great Road with Pablo Clark

Season 1 · Episode 37

Sunday, October 8, 2023 • Duration 01:43:27

Ryan and Ken sit down by the castle hearth and chat with Pablo Clark from Eerie Idol Games, lead designer and artist on an upcoming Kickstarter campaign that has both very excited. Pablo shares with us his experiences in designing the game, inspirations of his unique and stunning art style, and shares some details about the upcoming campaign on October 24th, 2023 (go back it!). Ryan started backing some more games, and Ken hasn't been playing much lately... but that didn't stop him from buying and backing!

Check out The Old Kings Crown: Kickstarter | Web | X | Instagram

Games Discussed

The Old King's Crown
Tapestry
Codenames: Duet
Everdell: New Leaf
Everdell: Mistwood
Sea, Salt & Paper
Deep Rock Galactic
Vagrantsong

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36 - Euro Makin' Me Sad

Season 1 · Episode 36

Monday, September 11, 2023 • Duration 01:23:23

The guys finally sit down and hash out where on the doll the Eurogames hurt Ken. A Lorcana update helps give an inside view on the pandemonium that has been afoot, and both Ken and Ryan had some separate game time with family and friends and lots of new teaches. Ryan continues to struggle to conquer the Dark Tower, while Ken scored some sweet deals on some modern lightweight classics. Lastly, the guys tease a preview for next episode, when we interview Pablo Clark, lead designer and artist for The Old King's Crown!

Games Discussed

Disney Lorcana
Return to Dark Tower
Long Shot: The Dice Game
The Great Split
Hungry Monkey
Deep Rock Galactic
Terra Mystica
Age of Innovation
The Old King's Crown
Sagrada
The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine
World of Warcraft Unshackled
Super Mega Lucky Box
Peacemakers: Horrors of War
Battlecrest
Tolerance

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