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Current Plays

Current Plays
A Feast For Odin
Food Chain Magnate
Garphill Games
Ark Nova
The Old King's Crown
The White Castle
Feya's Swamp
Star Trek
Revenant
The Anarchy
Pablo Clark
Imperium
The Hobbit: There and Back Again
Marvel Dice Throne Missions
Discontent
Reiner Knizia
Jerusalem
Sid Meier's Civilization: A New Dawn
Dice Throne
Eerie Idol Games

Join hosts Jordan and Thomas for weekly board game discussions, playthrough impressions, and tabletop gaming banter. Each episode dives into a modern board game we played that week: strategy games, euro games, and card-driven favourites, exploring mechanics, components, and overall gameplay experience as we review our current plays. Whether you’re a hobby gamer or deep into the tabletop scene, tun... more

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This week on Current Plays, Jordan and Thomas launch into the stars with Last Light by Roy Cannaday and Grey Fox Games, a lightning-fast 4X adventure where the fate of the galaxy can change in the blink of an eye. Expand your empire, explore the unkn... more

This week on Current Plays, Thomas is away, so Jordan is joined by special guest Ryan from How I Roll on YouTube to wage a civil war in The Anarchy by Garphill Games. Set against the backdrop of 12th-century England's struggle for the throne, every d... more

This week on Current Plays, Jordan and Thomas descend into the fractured world of Revenant, Mindclash Games’ highly anticipated follow-up to Voidfall. As you might expect from Mindclash, this is not a game that hands out easy decisions. Every action ... more

This week on Current Plays, Thomas is away, so Jordan is joined by special guest host Logan for a trip into the Marvel Universe with Marvel Dice Throne Missions. Together, they take on a series of standalone challenges that deliver all the fast-paced... more

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Host of Current Plays; co-host of the show; frequent discussion leader on game design, mechanics, and play experiences
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Co-host and primary discussion driver; focuses on mechanics, playthrough impressions, and episode structure

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S3E35 - The Anarchy
Q: What drew you to Garphill Games and this particular title?
Ryan explains his long-standing admiration for Garphill's design philosophy, highlighting multi-use cards and the way The Anarchy balances engine-building with strategic attacks, plus his interest in how the company consistently produces innovative, replayable titles.

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Two longtime hosts focus on modern board games, sharing weekly impressions from their own plays, deep-dive mechanics breakdowns, and candid banter about strategy, components, and balance. Episodes span a wide range of Euro-style and card-driven titles, with regular discussions anchored in playthrough experiences, comparisons to similar games, and practical takeaways for players of varying experience. A standout aspect is the conversational, hobbyist-leaning vibe that blends thorough design talk with approachable storytelling, occasional guest perspectives, and personal anecdotes to illuminate how games feel in real sessions. The format often yields clear recommendations, teach-through tips, and nuanced views on pacing, interaction, and repl... more

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