
Thunder Road: Vendetta
04/08/24 • 29 min
This week, the panel engages in vehicular carnage with Thunder Road: Vendetta. Originally designed by Jim Keifer in 1986, Thunder Road was given the Restoration Games treatment by Rob Daviau and crew in 2023.
Thunder Road: Vendetta is set in a post-apocalyptic world where players control gangs of vehicles fighting for survival and dominance in a desolate wasteland. It builds upon the original game's Mad Max-esque vehicular combat theme, offering new mechanics and content while maintaining the intense vehicular combat theme. It provides players with more opportunities for strategic decision-making and replayability, making it an exciting addition for fans of the post-apocalyptic genre and tabletop gaming.
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This week, the panel engages in vehicular carnage with Thunder Road: Vendetta. Originally designed by Jim Keifer in 1986, Thunder Road was given the Restoration Games treatment by Rob Daviau and crew in 2023.
Thunder Road: Vendetta is set in a post-apocalyptic world where players control gangs of vehicles fighting for survival and dominance in a desolate wasteland. It builds upon the original game's Mad Max-esque vehicular combat theme, offering new mechanics and content while maintaining the intense vehicular combat theme. It provides players with more opportunities for strategic decision-making and replayability, making it an exciting addition for fans of the post-apocalyptic genre and tabletop gaming.
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Please consider Supporting the show by donating or becoming a member at Ko-fi or Patreon. With your support, you will:
- Gain access to Bonus shows before they go into the main feed
- Be sent a silly postcard game (designed by us)
- Garner our undying gratitude, and we'll shout you out in a Special Episode
Your financial support will allow us to continually make improvements to the show.
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Summoner Wars
This week, John and Stephen go toe-to-toe, slinging magic and summoning hordes of warriors in one of our enduring two-player favorites, Summoner Wars! Designed by Colby Dauch in 2009, Summoner Wars was published by Plaid Hat Games and expanded thoroughly upon through 2016. Summoner Wars (Second Edition) was released in 2021 and is currently supported.
Summoner Wars is a tactical card game that combines strategy, deck-building, and board control. Players take on the roles of summoners, powerful beings who lead armies of fantasy creatures into battle against each other. It is known for its fast-paced gameplay, strategic depth, and asymmetric factions, which provide different playstyles and challenges. It has garnered a dedicated fanbase and has seen several expansions and iterations since its initial release, offering even more content and replay value.
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