43 - Year 2023, More Games for Me

01/15/24 • 122 min

Ken and Ryan recant the games they loved from 2023, both new releases and their personal favorites from 2023 and past years. Ken laments about lack of time for games, and Ryan pushes BGA to no avail, but has been really enjoying it himself. The guys discuss a long played list and a super solid deckbuilder of the digital variety. On to 2024 and more gaming!

Top 5 2023 Releases

Ryan

The White Castle
Sail
That's Not a Hat
Knarr
Forest Shuffle

Honorable Mention - Earth

Ken

Disney Lorcana
Disney Animated
Expeditions
Star Wars: the Deckbuilding Game
Earth

Top 5 Games of the Year

Ryan

Sail
The White Castle
Scout
12 Chip Trick
The Old King's Crown

Honorable Mention - Tapestry

Ken

Forest Shuffle
Museum Suspects
12 Chip Trick
Tournament Fishing
GI Joe Deck Building Game

Top 5 Most Anticipated Games of 2024

Ryan

Guards of Atlantis 2
Skyrise
Weirdwood Manor
Captain Flip
Fairy

Honorable Mention - Arcs

Ken

Cities
The Old King's Crown
War Chest: Nightfall
The Vale of Eternity
Incubo

Honorable Mention - Star Wars Unlimited

Games Discussed

Cobalt Core
Spicy
Sea Salt & Paper
Noobs in Space
Gap
The White Castle
Honey Buzz
The Game
Forest Shuffle
Knarr
Go Nuts for Donuts

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Top 5 2023 Releases

Ryan

The White Castle
Sail
That's Not a Hat
Knarr
Forest Shuffle

Honorable Mention - Earth

Ken

Disney Lorcana
Disney Animated
Expeditions
Star Wars: the Deckbuilding Game
Earth

Top 5 Games of the Year

Ryan

Sail
The White Castle
Scout
12 Chip Trick
The Old King's Crown

Honorable Mention - Tapestry

Ken

Forest Shuffle
Museum Suspects
12 Chip Trick
Tournament Fishing
GI Joe Deck Building Game

Top 5 Most Anticipated Games of 2024

Ryan

Guards of Atlantis 2
Skyrise
Weirdwood Manor
Captain Flip
Fairy

Honorable Mention - Arcs

Ken

Cities
The Old King's Crown
War Chest: Nightfall
The Vale of Eternity
Incubo

Honorable Mention - Star Wars Unlimited

Games Discussed

Cobalt Core
Spicy
Sea Salt & Paper
Noobs in Space
Gap
The White Castle
Honey Buzz
The Game
Forest Shuffle
Knarr
Go Nuts for Donuts

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Previous Episode

42 - PAX U '23 Recap

The less-than-dynamic duo went to PAX Unplugged and as usual had a fantastic experience. Ken got skunked on promos but scored a whole bunch of Lorcana, and Ryan came home with all of the games on his must-buy list. Plenty of games were played over the weekend, including some notable new releases, and a few of the 2023-fulfilled Kickstarters also saw some table time. Huge thanks to the PAX folks for yet another great show!

Games Discussed

The White Castle

Scout

Spicy

Qwixx

Dungeon Raiders

9 Lives

Ringmaster

Fairy Lights

Halloween Party

Forest Shuffle

Moon

Expeditions

ICE

Cat in the Box

American Psycho: A Killer Game

Gap

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Next Episode

44 - Top 50, 2024 Edition: 50-41

It's a new year and that means it's time to revisit our Top 50 of all time! Ken and Ryan take a look at 50-41, and as expected Ken still hates where Ryan has Wingspan ranked. The guys played a whole slew of new games, including a new crowdfunded buzz game in Bloodstones. Ken shares his feelings on The White Castle, Ryan got some Spirit Island in with his favorite co-op partner, and both share their top picks for owned games they want to play the most in 2024!

Games Discussed

The White Castle

Bloodstones

Dice Throne Adventures

Expeditions

Yokai Sketch

Nicodemus

Hooky

Scout

Walkie Talkie

Spirit Island

Paleo

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