Dancing with the Bards

Elfinfolk - An Elf Named Bearemy

This month's episode is all about Elfinfolk, an indie TTRPG designed by Adam Baffoni. Ian, Will, and Brooke are joined by returning bard Chris as we explore this 40-page roleplaying game where our tiny characters try to survive living in and around humans. As a bonus, Ian was able to record an interview with the game's creator as we were doing research for this episode. We hope you enjoy!  

Candy Land - The Glitter of Boardgames

Welcome once again to the end of another month.  This go around we're covering Candy Land with our friend Rishi.  Candy Land is probably one of the most recognizable boardgames in America, with a long and surprisingly fascinating history. We cover all that and more as we take a close look at what might be some people's first ever boardgame. 

Cosmic Encounter - A Cosmic Crab Bucket

Join us for and our guest this week, Ace, as we go over Ian's favorite board game, Cosmic Encounter.  This strategy troop placement game is all about conquering worlds to be the first aliens to have 5 colonies.  We discuss how the game's social elements might appeal to certain types of people, the strengths and weaknesses of the game's materials, and more.  Join us as we give this a grade between 0-42. 
 
Sorry in advance for some of the audio quality, we were dealing with a very pesky echo.

Blood Bowl: 2016 Edition - Fistfights and 4-D Checkers

This special episode is being run by Will, as we bring you Games Workshop's Blood Bowl: 2016 Edition. Larry, TJ, and Oliver join Larry after having run our first ever Blood Bowl Tournament, where TJ (the Binp) managed to intercept the ball in the last second, and stole victory from Larry (the Rat Smacker). We go over our criticisms with the game as a whole, and the positive and negative views from New and Old players. 
 
*Editors Note: In the intro Ian said this is the latest edition of Blood Bowl. Blood Bowl: Second Season Editon is actually the most recent version, published in 2020

Tsuro - The Jer Show Edition

This month we're playing Tsuro, a tile placement boardgame by Calliope Games. But that's not all!  Our show has been taken over by our guest for this month, Jeremy!  Come join us as we go over this easy to play boardgame!

Apples to Apples and Munchkin - The Good, The Bad, and The Dated

Happy Holidays!  This month we are covering two popular card based games. Apples to Apples, and Munchkin. Brooke, Will, and Ian are joined by returning guest Max, as we look at how these games compare over 20 years after first hitting the market. Have they aged like wine, or milk?  Are they still as fun as we remember?  Join us as we keep to our holiday traditions on this Bards double feature. 

Red Dragon Inn - Drink Me Under the Table Please

In this episode, Will, Chris, and Brooke are joined by our guest this week as we cover one of the better known boardgames of all time. Our Bards take on the roles of Adventurers at a tavern where drinking, gambling, and all sorts of shenanigans ensue. 

Betrayal at House on the Hill- A Truly Haunted 13th Episode

Listen along as Ian, Chris, and will; Joined by guests Larry and Stephen explore this fun and spooky game. Also enjoy our audio that's been possessed by a 1930's radio show.  

Fiasco - Improv: The Tabletop Game

This month, Will, Ian, Brooke and Chris are joined by our friend Nick as we discuss the roleplaying game Fiasco.  This game for 3-5 players relies heavily on a players ability to be creative and improvise.  Its a roleplay heavy games where what happens is decided on the spot, by the group as a whole.  Also, can you believe it's been a year?  Here we are at episode 12!  Thank you everyone who has been listening.  Here is to hoping our next year will be even better!

Anime Campaign System - Keeping a Promise

We are finally covering the Amine Campaign System, a promise we've been making since episode one.  We are joined by Nelson this month as we go over the system created by JelloApocalypse for his series Epithet Erased.