Episode 70 - The Gaming Major Leagues and Pursuit of Happiness

In this spoooooooky episode of the Start Space Podcast, we're talking about the terrifying possibility of board games as a competitive sport and reviewing the ghoulish board game Pursuit of Happiness.

 

Episode 69 - Build Your Perfect...Board Game and Isle of Skye

In this episode, we list our favorites board game elements in a futile attempt to talk about our ideal game. Then, we review an actually well-designed game in Isle of Skye! 


 

Episode 67 - A Family Affair and Pandemic Legacy

 In this episode, we finally get to the bottom of our deep dark history by going straight to the source, our Mom! We talk her history in games and our journey in the hobby from her perspective. Then, we go in-depth on Pandemic Legacy! Don't worry, if you don't want spoilers, there are none in the first review. For those that want our spoilerific opinions, we've got those too at the end of the episode! (Don't worry, there's plenty of warning)


 

Episode 65 - GS: Hidden Role Games and Rum and Bones

In this episode, we talk about our month in gaming, do a little genre spotlight on Hidden Role games, and review the CoolMiniorNot game, Rum and Bones! Enjoy everybody! 

 

Episode 64 - Women in the Hobby and Blood Rage

Hey everybody! In this very awesome episode, we have guests! Our friends Mary and Mark join us to talk about the gaming hobby and its bumpy relationship with women as well as accessibility in general. Plus all your favorites including a double-dose of Gamer Lingo, an Origin Story, and our review of Blood Rage!
 

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Mary  -  https://www.twitch.tv/funkadacious
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Episode 63 - Rules Redux and Broom Service
 
Hello! In this episode, we're talking about rules: good and bad rulebooks, how we teach, and rules overload. We also have a listener Origin Story, some good ol' fashioned Gamer Lingo and a review of Broom Service!

Episode 62 - Looking Forward and Backward and Castles of Burgundy
 
In this episode, we're looking back at our gaming journey and the kind of gamers we are now. What a wild and crazy ride it's been. Speaking of wild and crazy, we then review the edge-of-your-seat Feld Euro, Castles of Burgundy!

Episode 61 - Navigating Conventions and Codenames

It's our annual Jack Vasel Memorial Fund Episode! This year, our auction winner is Michael and Icarus Tours. At their behest, we talk convention crowds and review the super-hot con game, Codenames!
A huge thank you to Icarus Tours. Check out the episode for a promo code and visit their website for more information:  www.icarustours.com

 

Episode 60.5 - BGG.Con Hype

 In this mini-sode, we're talking about our excitement for the imminent BGG.Con! 


 

Episode 60 - Our Top Games of All Time 2015

Hello everyone! In this episode of the podcast, we're both counting down our favorite games of all time! We also give a recap of our Extra Life event and review Nexus Ops. Enjoy!

 

Episode 59 - Mission Accomplished? and Devastation of Indines

In this episode, we talk about the trials and tribulations of game night, review Battlecon: Devastation of Indines, and Tony talks...for quite a while.

Episode 58 - Licensed Games and Euphoria
 
In this episode, we're doing it all: talking about the resurgence of licensed games, previewing an upcoming Kickstarter project, and reviewing Euphoria: Build a Better Dystopia!

Episode 57 - Genre Spotlight: Bluffing/Traitor Games and Carcassonne

In this episode of the SSP we're looking at another game genre! This time, we look at games which include lying and bluffing as a central mechanism, talk about our favorite ones, and how they work in the game group. Then, we review Carcassonne, the last of the holy trinity of gateway games!

Episode 56 - Spacie Awards 2015 and Magic: The Gathering

Hello friends! In this very special, chock-filled episode, we hold the 2nd Annual Spacie Awards, begin our part of the Dice Tower Network's massive contest, and review the ever-popular sacred-cow Magic: The Gathering! 

 

Episode 55 - Holding the Hobby Accountable and Targi

In this episode, we talk about the recent controversies surrounding the tabletop hobby before lightening up with our review of Targi. Enjoy everybody!

Episode 54 - Carry that Weight and Star Wars: Imperial Assault

In this episode of the Start Space Podcast, we talk about the struggle involved with carrying games all over the place, whether that be to weekly game night or across the country to a family reunion. Then, we review the super-hot dungeon crawler, Star Wars: Imperial Assault!

Episode 53 - Luring in the Competition, Bugs in the Kitchen, and Telestrations

In this episode, Tony talks about a conversation he had with some local competitive video game players and we do a double review of Bugs in the Kitchen and Telestrations!

 

Episode 52 - Tabletop Day Wrapup and Tash Kalar


In this episode, we talk about the experience of running a board gaming event and review Tash Kalar: Arena of Legends!

Episode 51 - Operation FLGS Update and Mysterium

In this episode, we're talking about the progress we've made with our new FLGS and the upcoming craziness of Tabletop Day. We also do our first review of an unreleased game when we look at the Polish game Mysterium!

Episode 50 - Dealing With Jerks and XCOM: The Board Game

It's our 50th episode! We're talking about the bad personalities you might run into in the gaming hobby and reviewing the new, hi-tech hotness, XCOM: The Board Game!