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Simple, Yet Intriguing

Simple, Yet Intriguing

Simple, Yet Intriguing

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Frequency: 1 episode/10d. Total Eps: 55

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Simple, Yet Intriguing is a weekly podcast for board game lovers. Join hosts Luke, Chris and Sophie as they set out to play and review every single game designed by the legendary Reiner Knizia (with occasional detours into other designers). Whether you're a board game aficionado or just getting started, everyone is welcome to join in for the ride! New episodes every Monday.
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    19/02/2025
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#5: MLEM: Space Agency (New Release Bonus)

Season 1 · Episode 5

jeudi 24 octobre 2024Duration 22:56

Chris, Luke and Sophie are taking a break from their Modern Classics series to go off into DEEP SPACE in this very special bonus episode where they explore one of Knizia's releases from the past year: MLEM: Space Agency!


Hosted by: Luke O'Grady & Chris Lemieux

Produced by: Sophie Shin

Artwork by: Samm Ruppersberger

#4: Modern Art (Modern Classics 4)

Season 1 · Episode 4

lundi 14 octobre 2024Duration 39:09

Going once...going twice...sold! Luke, Chris and Sophie open their wallets and dive into the world Knizia's classic art-buying auction game: Modern Art!


Hosted by: Luke O'Grady & Chris Lemieux

Produced by: Sophie Shin

Artwork by: Samm Ruppersberger

#3: Tigris & Euphrates (Modern Classics 3)

Season 1 · Episode 3

lundi 7 octobre 2024Duration 31:28

Building civilizations isn't for everyone. Join Luke, Chris and Sophie as they attempt to lead their people to victory in one of Reiner Knizia's tile-laying masterpieces: Tigris & Euphrates!


Hosted by: Luke O'Grady & Chris Lemieux

Produced by: Sophie Shin

Artwork by: Samm Ruppersberger

#2: Lost Cities (Modern Classics 2)

Season 1 · Episode 2

lundi 30 septembre 2024Duration 32:07

Get your digging tools ready! Luke, Chris and Sophie set off on an expedition into the world of Knizia's beloved two-player card game: Lost Cities.


Hosted by: Luke O'Grady & Chris Lemieux

Produced by: Sophie Shin

Artwork by: Samm Ruppersberger

#1: Ra (Modern Classics #1)

Season 1 · Episode 1

dimanche 22 septembre 2024Duration 37:19

Luke, Chris and Sophie pray to the Sun God and begin their journey with one of Knizia's most popular games: Ra!


Hosted by: Luke O'Grady & Chris Lemieux

Produced by: Sophie Shin

Artwork by: Samm Ruppersberger

Welcome to Simple, Yet Intriguing!

dimanche 22 septembre 2024Duration 11:14

Get to know Luke, Chris and Sophie as they chat through the journey they have ahead of them — playing every single board game designed by Reiner Knizia.

#17: Mariposas (Elizabeth Hargrave 2)

Season 3 · Episode 2

lundi 17 février 2025Duration 36:19

This week, the crew takes a round-trip to Mexico, embracing their inner butterflies as they continue their Elizabeth Hargrave side quest with her Wingspan follow-up: Mariposas!


Episode Chapters

00:00 - Intro

01:50 - Check-in on 2025 game challenges

09:15 - Mariposas discussion

26:30 - Aha! moments


Hosted by: Luke O'Grady & Chris Lemieux

Produced by: Sophie Shin

Socials: Matt Winquist

Artwork by: Samm Ruppersberger

#16: Wingspan, with guest Maggie Shanahan (Elizabeth Hargrave 1)

Season 3 · Episode 1

mardi 11 février 2025Duration 46:14

We're taking a break from our journey through Knizia's œuvre and are embarking on a side quest! The gang are joined by special guest Maggie Shanahan as they go birdwatching with Elizabeth Hargrave in Wingspan—the first episode of our new mini-series.


Episode Chapters

00:00 - Episode intro

01:12 - Maggie Shanahan intro

07:54 - Wingspan discussion

19:28 - Aha moments


Hosted by: Luke O'Grady & Chris Lemieux

Produced by: Sophie Shin

Guest: Maggie Shanahan

Socials: Matt Winquist

Artwork by: Samm Ruppersberger

#7: Ingenious (Modern Classics 6)

Season 1 · Episode 7

lundi 11 novembre 2024Duration 24:30

Einfach Genial! Luke, Chris and Sophie brush up on their German and chat through Knizia's domino-style abstract classic: Ingenious!


Hosted by: Luke O'Grady & Chris Lemieux

Produced by: Sophie Shin

Artwork by: Samm Ruppersberger

#6: Through the Desert (Modern Classics 5)

Season 1 · Episode 6

dimanche 3 novembre 2024Duration 31:01

Hop on your tasty looking camels and join Luke, Chris and Sophie as they make their way Through the Desert!


Hosted by: Luke O'Grady & Chris Lemieux

Produced by: Sophie Shin

Artwork by: Samm Ruppersberger


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