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The Gateway Gamers

The Gateway Gamers

The Gateway Gamers

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Welcome to The Gateway Gamers podcast! Join your hosts Bryan and RP as they navigate the world of tabletop gaming together! They will be learning new games, mechanics, and terminology! This podcast will be a great way to learn the world of board gaming, or a fun ride for anyone who is already integrated in the world. We will be covering a variety of different games, but mostly focusing on IP driven properties, or games that can be found at Target - that doesn't rule out other popular non-IP games! Follow us on Instagram @GatewayGamerspod to keep up with us as we begin this journey!
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What is The Gateway Gamers about?

Two friends, one longtime gamer (Bryan) and one noob (Rp). Bryan is introducing the world of board gaming one game at a time in hopes to purge his collection and find the theme and mechanics that excite Rp.

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The Gateway Gamers - Grass is Greener

Grass is Greener

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09/11/23 • 21 min

Welcome to another episode of the Gateway Gamers! This episode Bryan flies solo to bring you one of our favorite games of the summer, The Grass is Greener from Making Lemonade Games. This card game has you building up your lawn while tearing others down all while trying to impress the HOA and win, Yard of the Month.
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The Gateway Gamers - Disney Lorcana: The First Chapter
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08/28/23 • 60 min

Hello Illumineers! This week Bryan and Rp cover the trading card game from Ravensburger, Lorcana. This Disney trading card game is the hotness in the community, but is it all IP hype?...or actually worth the ink its printed with? We explore this game from the perspectives of a collector, longtime TCG player, and a complete noob. We discuss not so friendly local game shops, outrageous pricing, gameplay, hits, misses and everything in between. As always, Be kind....subscribe.
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The Gateway Gamers - Filler fun with Bryan

Filler fun with Bryan

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03/25/24 • 36 min

Welcome, Gateway Gamers, to another solo episode where Bryan dives deep into the world of filler games! This episode he'll be exploring a lineup of games that may be small in size but pack a punch of entertainment. So grab your dice, shuffle your cards, and let's roll into some filler fun!

The first stop is Stool Pigeon, where players take on the role of a pigeon mafia family that are trying to tamper with a crime scene. It's a quick memory game that will you squawking for more.

Next up, we're venturing into the whimsical realm of All Hail the Goblin King. Prepare to encounter mischievous goblins, collecting trash to make presents for their goblin overlord. collect, build and manipulate your opponents using any trash necessary.

Who you gonna call? The Gateway Gamers, of course! In "The Ghostbusters Card Game," we're suiting up to tackle spectral shenanigans, capture mischievous ghosts, and manipulate the cards to capture the most ghostly points.

Get ready to unleash your inner performer with "Sing Act Draw Shout." This game is a whirlwind of creativity as players sing, act, draw, and shout scenarios and movies to get friends to guess their actions.

Last but certainly not least, we're delving into the delicate balance of nature with "Ecosystem." Build your habitat, nurture your creatures, and adapt to the ever-changing environment in this strategic gem. Remember, in nature and in gaming, balance is key!

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The Gateway Gamers - Star Wars: The Deck Building Game
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08/14/23 • 62 min

Welcome to another exciting episode. This episode RP returns from his writing strike sabbatical to play and review Star Wars: The Deck Building from Fantasy Flight games. This tug of war between the light and dark is a quick two player skirmish card game where you gather troops, ships and legendary characters to control the universe. Will the morons enjoy this game? Or will this simply be a case of IP hype? Listen to find out! We then wrap up our E-Ticket summer by tying the game to The Disney World attraction, Star Tours. Listen as two grown men wax poetic about Disney Imagineers as we give history and insight into the workings of the ride.
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The Gateway Gamers - Top Ten Hits of the Year!

Top Ten Hits of the Year!

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04/09/24 • 46 min

Welcome fellow gamers to another electrifying episode of Gateway Gamers! Today, we're diving into a treasure trove of games that will have you rolling crits and racking up high scores in no time. From the fiery excitement of Fireball Island to the smooth jazz vibes of Keepin' It Saxy, we've got a lineup that's hotter than a dragon's breath and cooler than an ice mage's spell. Join us as we navigate the chaotic card play of Dutch Blitz, embark on epic quests in Heroes of Barcadia, and tap into the force with the Star Wars Deckbuilder. With Disney Lorcana casting a spell of enchantment and Doomlings unleashing tiny terrors, this episode is a rollercoaster ride of gaming greatness that'll leave you shouting "Game on!" in true gamer fashion. So grab your dice, shuffle those decks, and let's level up together on Gateway Gamers!

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The Gateway Gamers - TCG roundup

TCG roundup

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10/09/23 • 34 min

Hello Everyone and welcome to another episode. Bryan is once again flying solo and talking TCG's (trading card games). He talks about the recent debacle of the Van Gogh/Pokemon collaboration, Lorcana: Rise of the Floodborn, Fantasy Flights upcoming TCG, Metazoo, Legions of Will, and Booster Brat. Listen as we talk about what makes these games similar while also finding their unique voice in a VERY crowded market.

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The Gateway Gamers - The Magic Kingdom Board Game
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06/05/23 • 47 min

Hello and welcome to the happiest podcast on Earth!

Today the morons are hopping back in time to the year 2004 to play the Magic Kingdom Board Game. They dust off this roll and move game as we begin our E-ticket summer event. We first talk about our love for Disney parks and memories we have in Disney Parks, good and bad. We then dive headfirst into the game going over components, gameplay and our overall thoughts. Will we have a zip a dee doo dah good time, or should we Let it Go...to the dump.

Gotta listen to find out!

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The Gateway Gamers - DC Heroes United announcement
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04/22/24 • 24 min

Get ready to don your capes and cowl because in this electrifying episode of The Gateway Gamers podcast, hosts Bryan and Rp dive headfirst into the world of superheroes with the upcoming DC Heroes Universe game from CMON and Spinmaster games!

We discuss our wishlist for what characters and sets will be revealed and discuss what new or familiar mechanics we could see. Listen and get fired up as we are for this new spin on the Marvel United game system coming to game found in July.

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The Gateway Gamers - Illiterati

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05/22/23 • 16 min

Welcome to another episode!

In this episode Bryan flies solo as he joins the ancient order of librarians to fight for literacy against the evil, Illiterati.

This brand new co-op word game has you surviving against evil as you work together to bind books and craft words. However, the Illiterati has ways to slow you down, will you lose a verb? Play with one eye covered? Or even with no hands at all...

Listen to find out if Bryan thinks this game is a hit, or kindling for the fire.

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The Gateway Gamers - “Why are your clothes wet?”
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05/06/24 • 18 min

Get ready to get wet with Bryan and Rp on the latest episode of The Gateway Gamers! Join us as we dive into the cardboard chaos of this thrilling 2-player game from Barrel Aged Games. Fortify has you racing to build the most epic cardboard fortresses on this side of the tabletop! But be warned, you'll need more than just tape and scissors to attract neighbors to this battle. It's a battle of luck and speed as you lay the foundation for victory! Then, buckle up for round two as you roll the dice and unleash a storm of color-matching madness! Will your strategic prowess prevail as you aim to pummel your opponent's leader with a barrage of color-coded attacks? It's a showdown where every roll counts, and victory hangs in the balance! So grab your towel and join us for a review of Fority!
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FAQ

How many episodes does The Gateway Gamers have?

The Gateway Gamers currently has 102 episodes available.

What topics does The Gateway Gamers cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Games and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The Gateway Gamers?

The episode title 'Grass is Greener' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Gateway Gamers?

The average episode length on The Gateway Gamers is 48 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Gateway Gamers released?

Episodes of The Gateway Gamers are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of The Gateway Gamers?

The first episode of The Gateway Gamers was released on Apr 22, 2021.

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