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Mar 30, 2023
Mar 30, 2023
59 min
Ronnie Renton is no miniature in the world of wargaming. (see what I did there) As the owner of Mantic Games, him and his team have continued to bring gamers a range of exciting and different tabletop skirmish games, and he joins me to chat about the return of Dungeon Saga in the form of Dungeon Saga Origins.
We chat about Mantic, his day to day running of the business, selecting the right talent, a bit about Armada, and we even mention my local game store, Accent Gaming.
https://www.manticgames.com/news/dungeon-saga-origins-design-mechanics-and-differences-interviews-and-more/
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manticgames/dungeon-saga-origins-your-adventures-start-here
https://www.manticgames.com/games/armada/featured-products-armada/
https://accentgamingdunfermline.com/
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Mar 28, 2023
Mar 28, 2023
58 min
Joined by the delightful Justin De Witt to chat about hot drink thermodynamics, starting up your own game company, the attraction of Kickstarter and selling an evergreen title.
I hope you enjoy the show.
LINKS of NOTE
https://firesidegames.com/
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepublisher/9624/fireside-games
https://www.facebook.com/FiresideGames
https://www.instagram.com/fireside_games
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Mar 24, 2023
Mar 24, 2023
9 min
https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com/2023/02/that-old-wallpaper-alderac.html
This review is based on the retail version of the game provided to us by the designer and publisher. We were not paid for this review. We give a general overview of the gameplay and so not all of the mechanical aspects of the game may be mentioned.
The majority of the games that we are play are going to take a reasonable number of sessions and playthroughs to fully understand every possibility that they offer. We hope this write up gives you an idea of whether or not this game is something that you will consider playing or even add to your collection. Our Six Degrees of Expectation have been written to make it easier for you to find out what is important to you as a player. Even if we don't like something, hopefully it helps you to decide if it is something that you should find out more about. We always suggest you check out a gameplay video to give you a better understanding of the game as it is played.
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Mar 17, 2023
Mar 17, 2023
9 min
https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com/2023/02/hey-i-was-wondering-if-i-could-borrow.html
This is an opinion piece designed to promote discussion around a particular topic and is not intended to highlight the practices of any particular company or individual. Enjoy, get angry or think about it. Entirely up to you.
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Mar 15, 2023
Mar 15, 2023
59 min
Joined by Pearl and Amar to chat about Cake of Doom, a fabulous gluten fill alien extravaganza designed to fill you plates with fun and dread.
We chat about the origin of the game, marketing and lots of lovely spreadsheets.
Links of Notes
Website, Kickstarter pre-launch, Twitter, Instagram, linktree inc. links to try the game online
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Mar 9, 2023
Mar 9, 2023
10 min
https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com/2023/01/wayfarers-of-southern-tigris-first.html
This review is based on the retail version of the game provided to us by the designer and publisher. We were not paid for this review. We give a general overview of the gameplay and so not all of the mechanical aspects of the game may be mentioned.
The majority of the games that we are play are going to take a reasonable number of sessions and playthroughs to fully understand every possibility that they offer. We hope this write up gives you an idea of whether or not this game is something that you will consider playing or even add to your collection. Our Six Degrees of Expectation have been written to make it easier for you to find out what is important to you as a player. Even if we don't like something, hopefully it helps you to decide if it is something that you should find out more about. We always suggest you check out a gameplay video to give you a better understanding of the game as it is played.
If you would like to support more written pieces on the blog then please consider backing us on Patreon. www.patreon.com/werenotwizards
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Buy Some Merch
Our Links of Note If you would like to support us then please visit and interact with the links below. Please give us a rating or review on your podcast catcher of choice. Also, please let someone else know about our show, as recommendations are wonderful things. OUR LINKS OF NOTES (https://linktr.ee/werenotwizards) Spotify Apple Podcasts | Website | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Facebook | Instagram Stay Safe, Roll Sixes, Make Something Awful. Stay Spicy.

Mar 8, 2023
Mar 8, 2023
7 min
https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com/2023/03/alice-is-missing-is-rpg-introverts-have.html
You can find out more about the game by going to https://renegadegamestudios.com/alice-is-missing-pre-order/
You can find out more about the most recent expansion to Alice is Missing on https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/huntersbooks/alice-is-missing-silent-falls
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Feb 27, 2023
Feb 27, 2023
10 min
https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com/2023/01/solforge-fusion-review-stone-blade.html
This review is based on the retail version of the game provided to us by the designer and publisher. We were not paid for this review. We give a general overview of the gameplay and so not all of the mechanical aspects of the game may be mentioned.
The majority of the games that we are play are going to take a reasonable number of sessions and playthroughs to fully understand every possibility that they offer. We hope this write up gives you an idea of whether or not this game is something that you will consider playing or even add to your collection. Our Six Degrees of Expectation have been written to make it easier for you to find out what is important to you as a player. Even if we don't like something, hopefully it helps you to decide if it is something that you should find out more about. We always suggest you check out a gameplay video to give you a better understanding of the game as it is played.
If you would like to support more written pieces on the blog then please consider backing us on Patreon. www.patreon.com/werenotwizards
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Buy Some Merch
Our Links of Note If you would like to support us then please visit and interact with the links below. Please give us a rating or review on your podcast catcher of choice. Also, please let someone else know about our show, as recommendations are wonderful things. OUR LINKS OF NOTES (https://linktr.ee/werenotwizards) Spotify Apple Podcasts | Website | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Facebook | Instagram Stay Safe, Roll Sixes, Make Something Awful. Stay Spicy.

Feb 20, 2023
Feb 20, 2023
11 min
https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com/2023/01/mosaic-forbidden-games-board-game-review.html
This review is based on the retail version of the game provided to us by the designer and publisher. We were not paid for this review. We give a general overview of the gameplay and so not all of the mechanical aspects of the game may be mentioned.
The majority of the games that we are play are going to take a reasonable number of sessions and playthroughs to fully understand every possibility that they offer. We hope this write up gives you an idea of whether or not this game is something that you will consider playing or even add to your collection. Our Six Degrees of Expectation have been written to make it easier for you to find out what is important to you as a player. Even if we don't like something, hopefully it helps you to decide if it is something that you should find out more about. We always suggest you check out a gameplay video to give you a better understanding of the game as it is played.
If you would like to support more written pieces on the blog then please consider backing us on Patreon. www.patreon.com/werenotwizards
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Buy Some Merch
Our Links of Note If you would like to support us then please visit and interact with the links below. Please give us a rating or review on your podcast catcher of choice. Also, please let someone else know about our show, as recommendations are wonderful things. OUR LINKS OF NOTES (https://linktr.ee/werenotwizards) Spotify Apple Podcasts | Website | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Facebook | Instagram Stay Safe, Roll Sixes, Make Something Awful. Stay Spicy.

Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
33 min
Jamey Stegmaier joins us on our seventh anniversary to talk about Expeditions, Singing, Tap Dancing, The Doubt surrounding Frank West's Cat ownership. Why Isaac Childres is like George Lucas. And why he's comfortable with the sales and information cycle in relation to boardgames.
LINKS OF NOTES
https://stonemaiergames.com/games/expeditions/
https://www.facebook.com/StonemaierGames
https://www.youtube.com/c/JameyStegmaier
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Feb 9, 2023
Feb 9, 2023
1 hr 7 min
Joined by Mark Cooke and occasionally his very good robot impression. We apologise for the occasional break in audio quality in this episode. Maybe they are listening. We hope at least you are listening.
We chat about COVID and Cons, ticket expectations, We mention Dan Hughes, Ben Maddox and Luke Prior and also who would win in a fight between Watch It Played, BGG, Rahdo and The Dice Tower.
LINKS OF NOTES
https://airecon.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/aireconuk/
https://twitter.com/aireconuk
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Feb 3, 2023
Feb 3, 2023
54 min
Joined once again by the quite lovely Richard Keene to chat about his new Kickstarter Deep Shelf. We also talk about his design practice changes in the face of a pandemic. Marketing a new game, dealing with previewer copies and his next projects.
Keep an eye on what they are up to by visiting the links below.
https://www.ninthhaven.com/
https://twitter.com/NinthHavenGames
https://www.facebook.com/Dinogenics/
https://ninth-haven-games-webshop.myshopify.com/
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/deepshelf/deep-shelf-relaunch
https://www.facebook.com/NinthHavenGames/
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Jan 30, 2023
Jan 30, 2023
9 min
You can read the original review by visiting
https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com/2023/01/for-glory-card-game-review-spielcraft.html
This review is based on the retail version of the game provided to us by the designer and publisher. We were not paid for this review. We give a general overview of the gameplay and so not all of the mechanical aspects of the game may be mentioned.
The majority of the games that we are play are going to take a reasonable number of sessions and playthroughs to fully understand every possibility that they offer. We hope this write up gives you an idea of whether or not this game is something that you will consider playing or even add to your collection. Our Six Degrees of Expectation have been written to make it easier for you to find out what is important to you as a player. Even if we don't like something, hopefully it helps you to decide if it is something that you should find out more about. We always suggest you check out a gameplay video to give you a better understanding of the game as it is played.
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Jan 23, 2023
Jan 23, 2023
9 min
You can read the original review by visiting
https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com/2023/01/cult-of-deep-board-game-review-first.html
This review is based on the retail version of the game provided to us by the designer and publisher. We were not paid for this review. We give a general overview of the gameplay and so not all of the mechanical aspects of the game may be mentioned.
The majority of the games that we are play are going to take a reasonable number of sessions and playthroughs to fully understand every possibility that they offer. We hope this write up gives you an idea of whether or not this game is something that you will consider playing or even add to your collection. Our Six Degrees of Expectation have been written to make it easier for you to find out what is important to you as a player. Even if we don't like something, hopefully it helps you to decide if it is something that you should find out more about. We always suggest you check out a gameplay video to give you a better understanding of the game as it is played.
If you would like to support more written pieces on the blog then please consider backing us on Patreon. www.patreon.com/werenotwizards
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Buy Some Merch
Our Links of Note If you would like to support us then please visit and interact with the links below. Please give us a rating or review on your podcast catcher of choice. Also, please let someone else know about our show, as recommendations are wonderful things. OUR LINKS OF NOTES (https://linktr.ee/werenotwizards) Spotify Apple Podcasts | Website | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Facebook | Instagram Stay Safe, Roll Sixes, Make Something Awful. Stay Spicy.

Jan 21, 2023
Jan 21, 2023
1 hr 27 min
I'm joined by the Editor of Tabletop Gaming Magazine, CJ Eggett. We get into the serious subjects of Board Game Media and why they need to be stopped. Why you should be blaming Ben Maddox for everything. What we both think of paid previews. And more importantly, pitching your writing ideas in a winning way that will guarantee both popularity and fame. And I impersonate Ant and Dec. And we talk about exciting games that are exciting. I'm excited.
Links of Note
https://twitter.com/CjEggett
https://cjeggett.co.uk/
https://twitter.com/TabletopMag
https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk/
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Our Links of Note If you would like to support us then please visit and interact with the links below. Please give us a rating or review on your podcast catcher of choice. Also, please let someone else know about our show, as recommendations are wonderful things. OUR LINKS OF NOTES (https://linktr.ee/werenotwizards) Spotify Apple Podcasts | Website | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Facebook | Instagram Stay Safe, Roll Sixes, Make Something Awful. Stay Spicy.