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Board Game Radio

Episode 255 - Rules, Reviews, and Ratings (Video)

Board Game Radio · Mar 13, 2026 · 1:11:55

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Join Doug and Michael as they explore the latest in board game news, share insights on game complexity, play mats, game acquisition, and play Redacted Reviews, a fun game review challenge. Lastly, in the Goldilocks segment, they discuss which games are overrated, underrated, and just right!00:00:00 - Introduction00:04:46 - Board Games as Home Decor00:07:54 - Deluxe Game Components00:10:49 - Deluxification of Games00:13:58 - The Rules Ratio Concept00:16:52 - Essen Spiel Expansion00:21:09 - Discussion on Scenarios in Board Games00:29:08 - The Value of Neoprene Playmats00:34:17 - Transitioning from New Games to Accessories00:40:17 - Redacted Reviews: Guessing Game00:50:37 - Goldilocks: Game Ratings Discussion00:52:45 - Game Ratings and Player Counts00:55:27 - Exploring Pandemic Legacy00:58:03 - Sushi Go: A Drafting Delight01:01:13 - Castles of Burgundy: A Euro Game Classic01:03:58 - Junk Orbit: A Unique Space Adventure01:08:21 - Captain Flip: A Rising Star

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