ThinkerThemer – Details, episodes & analysis

This is Part 17 of our series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives!

We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember.....

1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not a judgment on game quality or the likelihood you would feel the same,
2) our game preferences are ever evolving and these may change,
3) we respect and would love to hear your differences of ratings in the comments... that's what makes gaming so fascinating and full of joy. There is something for everyone! 💜

Have a great week ahead,
A&M xx

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:05 Le Havre
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/35677/le-havre (BGG 7.3)
04:19 Imperium: Horizons
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367518/imperium-horizons (BGG 8.8)
Gameplay overview and full review of Imperium Classics & Legends: https://youtu.be/5S2It6mnNl4?si=bt34seK2-D2XMH3q
09:27 Aqua: Biodiversity in the Oceans
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/403468/aqua-biodiversity-oceans (BGG 8.1)
Our 2-player runthrough: https://youtu.be/EgBIcJgVehs?si=UMskdx5uAFWCRRUH
13:50 Stonespine Architects
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/387514/stonespine-architects (BGG 7.7)
19:40 Awkward Guests 2: The Berwick Cases
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/378477/awkward-guests-2-berwick-cases (BGG 8.1)
26:28 For Northwood! A solo trick-taking game
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/334590/northwood-solo-trick-taking-game (BGG 8.0)
30:58 Age of Rome
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/349793/age-rome (BGG 7.1)
37:50 Coffee Rush
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/377061/coffee-rush (BGG 7.2)
43:42 Heat: Pedal to the metal
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/366013/heat-pedal-metal (BGG 8.1)
49:04 Great Western Trail: New Zealand
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/380607/great-western-trail-new-zealand (BGG 8.7)
Solo runthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sQbsvxqgyg&t=0s
55:52 Wrap up

Thanks for stopping by! We're Amy & Maggie aka ThinkerThemer. We're an Australian couple with two very different perspectives of what makes a great board game - Amy (Thinker) is all about the mechanics and enjoys tight, competitive games, and Maggie (Themer) is all about the storytelling and the theme of the game, and the 'world' that the designer is trying to create. Subscribe to our channel to hear us talk about these two elements of a game, and how well integrated we feel these are in delivering a cohesive and wonderful game experience. 
#boardgames #tabletopgames #thinkerthemer ❤🏳️‍🌈🇦🇺

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This is Part 16 of our series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives!

We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember.....

1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not a judgment on game quality or the likelihood you would feel the same,
2) our game preferences are ever evolving and these may change,
3) we respect and would love to hear your differences of ratings in the comments... that's what makes gaming so fascinating and full of joy. There is something for everyone! 💜

Have a great week ahead,
A&M xx

Timestamps:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:12 Fruitoplay (BGG 7.4)
00:05:11 Rebel Princess (BGG 7.8)
00:11:15 Faraway (BGG 7.5)
00:15:56 Knarr (BGG 7.3)
00:21:44 Quicksand (BGG 6.8)
00:26:05 Witchcraft! (BGG 8.0)
00:34:06 Footprints (BGG 7.2)
00:39:40 Nebula (BGG 8.5)
00:46:29 Come sail away (BGG 7.8)
00:53:58 Sea Dragons (BGG 8.0)
00:58:01 Wrap up

Thanks for stopping by! We're Amy & Maggie aka ThinkerThemer. We're an Australian couple with two very different perspectives of what makes a great board game - Amy (Thinker) is all about the mechanics and enjoys tight, competitive games, and Maggie (Themer) is all about the storytelling and the theme of the game, and the 'world' that the designer is trying to create. Subscribe to our channel to hear us talk about these two elements of a game, and how well integrated we feel these are in delivering a cohesive and wonderful game experience. 
#boardgames #tabletopgames  #thinkerthemer ❤🏳️‍🌈🇦🇺

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Happy Monday and thank you for watching! 😍

This is Part 9 of our series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives. We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember..... 
1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not a judgment on game quality or the likelihood you would feel the same, 
2) our game preferences are ever evolving and these may change, 
3) we respect and would love to hear your differences of ratings in the comments... that's what makes gaming so fascinating and full of joy. There is something for everyone! 💜

Have a great week ahead,
A&M xx

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Hi everyone! Maggie has been very sick this week and so you have EVEN MORE AMY talking than usual. Sorry about that :D Thank you for watching!

This is Part 8 of our series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives. We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember..... 
1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not a judgment on game quality or the likelihood you would feel the same, 
2) our game preferences are ever evolving and these may change, 
3) we respect and would love to hear your differences of ratings in the comments... that's what makes gaming so fascinating and full of joy. There is something for everyone! 💜

Have a great week ahead,
A&M xx

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Happy Monday and thank you for watching! 😍

This is Part 7 of our series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives. We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember..... 
1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not a judgment on game quality or the likelihood you would feel the same, 
2) our game preferences are ever evolving and these may change, 
3) we respect and would love to hear your differences of ratings in the comments... that's what makes gaming so fascinating and full of joy. There is something for everyone! 💜

Have a great week ahead,
A&M xx

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Happy Monday and thank you for watching! 😍

This is Part 6 of our series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives. We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember..... 
1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not a judgment on game quality or the likelihood you would feel the same, 
2) our game preferences are ever evolving and these may change, 
3) we respect and would love to hear your differences of ratings in the comments... that's what makes gaming so fascinating and full of joy. There is something for everyone! 💜

Have a great week ahead,
A&M xx

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Happy Monday and thank you for watching! 😍

This is Part 5 of our new series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives. We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember..... 
1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not a judgment on game quality or the likelihood you would feel the same, 
2) our game preferences are ever evolving and these may change, 
3) we respect and would love to hear your differences of ratings in the comments... that's what makes gaming so fascinating and full of joy. There is something for everyone! 💜

Have a great week ahead,
A&M xx

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❤ Ahhh, it's so nice to be back on the couch. This week is a HUGE week for game previews so we're happy to take some time out just to catch up with you all - it feels like so long since the last Small Talk episode! It was also a big week visiting the mailbox, with so many new games arriving, as well as some postcards which always make us smile. Have a glorious week ahead, A&M xx ❤

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Happy Monday and thank you for listening! 😍

This is Part 4 of our new series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives - and this is a special roll & write episode (one of a few we think....).
We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember..... 
1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not a judgment on game quality or the likelihood you would feel the same, 
2) our game preferences are ever evolving and these may change, 
3) we respect and would love to hear your differences of ratings in the comments... that's what makes gaming so fascinating and full of joy. There is something for everyone! 💜

Have a great week ahead,
A&M xx

Support the show

Happy Monday and thank you for watching! 😍

This is Part 3 of our new series, 10 (COMMA!) OUT OF TEN, where we rate 10 games on a 10 point scale from our two unique perspectives. We hope this helps you get a better sense for our game preferences, and remember..... 
1) ratings are subjective, based on our own individual enjoyment of the game, they're not a judgment on game quality or the likelihood you would feel the same, 
2) our game preferences are ever evolving and these may change, 
3) we respect and would love to hear your differences of ratings in the comments... that's what makes gaming so fascinating and full of joy. There is something for everyone! 💜

Have a great week ahead,
A&M xx

Support the show