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Vox Republica: Podcast of The Cardboard Republic - Vox Republica 157: Five Years Of Cardboard

Vox Republica 157: Five Years Of Cardboard

12/07/17 • 75 min

Vox Republica: Podcast of The Cardboard Republic
Episode 157: Five Years Of Cardboard

Length: 1:15:13

Show Links: RSS | iTunes | Stitcher | Download Episode

Welcome back to Vox Republica, the Cardboard Republic Podcast!

We post new episodes every other Thursday, with each episode being about 45 minutes long.

Vox Republica is proudly supported by our Patreon. Consider contributing today!

DESCRIPTION: They say time flies when you're having fun, right? Well we must've been having a ton of fun, because 5 years have passed in a flash. That's right - The Cardboard Republic is now 5 years old! And this week, Erin and Ryan reflect on that fact, sharing some thoughts about the era when the started and what they hope for gaming in the future.

GUESTS: None

RECENTLY PLAYED GAMES - (0:54):

FEATURED TOPIC - (25:42):

  • The CR turned 5 years old last month. In a lengthy retrospective, Erin and Ryan reflect on what the industry was like when we first launched and the numerous ways it has changed: the good, the bad, and everything in between. We then crack open the mailbag and answer some of your questions!

PLUGS - (1:14:37):

  • We’re raffling off a copy of the aforementioned Harvest Dice to a lucky Patreon backer. Consider donating today!
  • As always, Cardboard Republic YouTube videos, Instagram pictures, and the BGG Guild are still ongoing. Subscribe to one or two - or all of them if you really love us. You do really love us, right?

We’d love to hear from you! You can send questions or feedback via email at [email protected]. You can also reach us social media, including Twitter, Facebook, and BoardGameGeek.

Audio Credits: Intro music track is "Swing!" by Bargo!, used under Creative Commons license.

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Episode 157: Five Years Of Cardboard

Length: 1:15:13

Show Links: RSS | iTunes | Stitcher | Download Episode

Welcome back to Vox Republica, the Cardboard Republic Podcast!

We post new episodes every other Thursday, with each episode being about 45 minutes long.

Vox Republica is proudly supported by our Patreon. Consider contributing today!

DESCRIPTION: They say time flies when you're having fun, right? Well we must've been having a ton of fun, because 5 years have passed in a flash. That's right - The Cardboard Republic is now 5 years old! And this week, Erin and Ryan reflect on that fact, sharing some thoughts about the era when the started and what they hope for gaming in the future.

GUESTS: None

RECENTLY PLAYED GAMES - (0:54):

FEATURED TOPIC - (25:42):

  • The CR turned 5 years old last month. In a lengthy retrospective, Erin and Ryan reflect on what the industry was like when we first launched and the numerous ways it has changed: the good, the bad, and everything in between. We then crack open the mailbag and answer some of your questions!

PLUGS - (1:14:37):

  • We’re raffling off a copy of the aforementioned Harvest Dice to a lucky Patreon backer. Consider donating today!
  • As always, Cardboard Republic YouTube videos, Instagram pictures, and the BGG Guild are still ongoing. Subscribe to one or two - or all of them if you really love us. You do really love us, right?

We’d love to hear from you! You can send questions or feedback via email at [email protected]. You can also reach us social media, including Twitter, Facebook, and BoardGameGeek.

Audio Credits: Intro music track is "Swing!" by Bargo!, used under Creative Commons license.

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undefined - Vox Republica 156: BGG Recap & Game Gifts For Non-Gamers

Vox Republica 156: BGG Recap & Game Gifts For Non-Gamers

Episode 156: BGG Recap & Game Gifts For Non-Gamers

Length: 1:05:40

Show Links: RSS | iTunes | Stitcher | Download Episode

Welcome back to Vox Republica, the Cardboard Republic Podcast!

We post new episodes every other Thursday, with each episode being about 45 minutes long.

Vox Republica is proudly supported by our Patreon. Consider contributing today!

DESCRIPTION: Game nights may have been lacking lately, but Ryan returns from BGGCon to make up for that with plenty to spare! In this episode Erin and Ryan recap some of the highlights of this years's BGGCon and then pivot into the holidays by suggesting some games you can offer up at holiday events filled with adults who may not have touched a game since Monopoly.

GUESTS: None

RECENTLY PLAYED GAMES - (1:11):

  • None! Because of BGGCon!

QUICK TOPICS - (1:11):

  • BGGCon! Ryan discusses - at length - a number of game highlights, as well as his favorite part of the convention.

FEATURED TOPIC - (34:13):

  • Rather than rattle off our own version of a holiday gift guide, we take a different angle going into the holiday season talking about games to bring to events that will appeal to a wide crowd - be they gamers or not.
    • The best Yankee Swap games are abstract, accessible, and easy-to-learn.
    • This leads to suggestions ranging from some classic non-gamer games (like LCR) to some great Gateway level alternatives, like Splendor.

PLUGS - (1:04:57):

  • We’re raffling off a copy of Rocky Road to a lucky Patreon backer. Consider donating today!
  • As always, Cardboard Republic YouTube videos, Instagram pictures, and the BGG Guild are still ongoing. Subscribe to one or two - or all of them if you really love us. You do really love us, right?

We’d love to hear from you! You can send questions or feedback via email at [email protected]. You can also reach us social media, including Twitter, Facebook, and BoardGameGeek.

Audio Credits: Intro music track is "Swing!" by Bargo!, used under Creative Commons license.

Next Episode

undefined - Vox Republica 158: What Even Is A Game?

Vox Republica 158: What Even Is A Game?

Episode 158: What Even Is A Game?

Length: 58:09

Show Links: RSS | iTunes | Stitcher | Download Episode

Welcome back to Vox Republica, the Cardboard Republic Podcast!

We post new episodes every other Thursday, with each episode being about 45 minutes long.

Vox Republica is proudly supported by our Patreon. Consider contributing today!

DESCRIPTION: They say time flies when you're having fun, right? Well we must've been having a ton of fun, because 5 years have passed in a flash. That's right - The Cardboard Republic is now 5 years old! And this week, Erin and Ryan reflect on that fact, sharing some thoughts about the era when the started and what they hope for gaming in the future.

GUESTS: None

RECENTLY PLAYED GAMES - (0:48):

QUICK TOPICS - (19:38):

  • We briefly expound on this being the final Vox episode of 2017 and some quick programming announcements.

FEATURED TOPIC - (20:26):

  • What is the difference between a game and an activity? When it comes to deconstructing what makes a game a game, be it as a mental exercise, a means of categorizing one's free time, or a healthy discussion of game theory, there has to be a way of creating a clear definition. At least, in theory.
    • In truth, it's not actually that simple.
    • Erin and Ryan each share their own criteria on how to determine if something is a game or not and compare where they overlap.
    • They also address potential situations where such distinctions can actually have ramifications for certain players.

PLUGS - (56:37):

  • We’re raffling off a copy of Harvest Dice to a lucky Patreon backer. Consider donating today!
  • As always, Cardboard Republic YouTube videos, Instagram pictures, and the BGG Guild are still ongoing. Subscribe to one or two - or all of them if you really love us. You do really love us, right?

We’d love to hear from you! You can send questions or feedback via email at [email protected]. You can also reach us social media, including Twitter, Facebook, and BoardGameGeek.

Audio Credits: Intro music track is "Swing!" by Bargo!, used under Creative Commons license.

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