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Arcs
Leder Games
Board Games
Ahoy
Ambitions
Game Mechanics
Rogue Admirals
Resources
Twilight Imperium
Blighted Reach
Blight
Root
Action Economy
Imperial Fleet
Board Game Strategy
Tabletop Simulator
Naturalist
Believer
Tabletop Playground
Trick-Taking Games

Romp is the podcast dedicated to the board games released by Leder Games! Join Hunter Donaldson and Matt Martens as they dig into the strategy, homebrew, and discourse surrounding games like Arcs, Root, Ahoy, Vast, Oath, and Fort.

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The classic recipe to any good tournament Finals is a dark horse player who lacks as much experience as the other players but makes up for it with natural talent and a promise of a fun time! Meet our last Finalist and you can finally get a sense of h... more

In one of the more chaotic wins of the tournament, this player didn't find out they were a Finalist until the morning following their game. Let's find out why!

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This is the first of four interviews with the winners of the Romp Blighted Reach Arcs Tournament Semifinals. The date of the Finals is to be determined, but today's interviewee is actually a REPEAT Finalist, so let's see what made their semifinal gam... more

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Recent Guests

Buzzed Mr. Bean
Semi-finalist winner of the Romp Tournament
Episode: 035: Blighted Reach Finalist Interview #3
Nick Brachmann
Game strategist and board game enthusiast
Episode: 025: Ahoy - The Smuggler Faction Guide
Nick Brockman
Designer of Ahoy
Leder Games
Episode: 019: Ahoy - Mollusk Union Faction Guide
Lord of the Board
A passionate board game enthusiast returning to discuss gameplay mechanics of Ahoy
Episode: 008: Introduction to Ahoy (feat. LordoftheBoard)
Nicholas Brachmann
Designer at Leder Games
Leder Games
Episode: 003: An Introduction to Nick Brachmann

Hosts

Matt Martens
Host with insights into game design and strategy, often bringing humor to discussions.
Hunter Donaldson
Co-host who contributes lively commentary and humor, engaging with the gaming community effectively.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 221 ratings
  • Podcast is successful

    The Twilight Imperium to Leder games pipeline succeeded. I now own two Leder games. Tell them to give Matt a bonus.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Neilasaurus
    United States17 days ago
  • Opening music

    I don’t listen to podcast, just the opening song that totally slaps.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GregH343
    United States18 days ago
  • I haven’t learned Arcs yet

    Love hearing from all the team members. You should ask each of them if they prefer dogs or cats (to go along with the Romp mascot)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NorthAbbot
    United States3 months ago
  • Perfect Pasta Podcast

    Learned more about noodling from the other horse house podcast than I’ve learned anywhere else in my life

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    O1OOO73
    United States5 months ago
  • Take 5

    That’s my favorite candy bar

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CleverCassidy
    United States8 months ago

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Many find the hosts engaging and relatable, enhancing the overall entertainment value.
There are mentions of a desire for more community-focused content and interaction.
Some feedback highlights the informative nature of episodes, especially regarding game mechanics and design.
Occasional criticism arises when expectations do not align with the primarily board game focus, rather than broader multimedia content.
Listeners appreciate the blend of humor with in-depth game strategy discussions.

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#231
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Apple Podcasts
#15
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Apple Podcasts
#95
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Apple Podcasts
#98
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Apple Podcasts
#108
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Apple Podcasts
#127
Sweden/Leisure/Games

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033: Blighted Reach Finalist Interview #1
Q: Can you talk a little bit more about the point race between Caretaker and Peacekeeper?
Cole expresses his concerns about the balance between maintaining control and scoring points as Peacekeeper against the Caretaker's increasing power.
033: Blighted Reach Finalist Interview #1
Q: Can you walk through how you ended up choosing Peacekeeper?
Cole explains he had never played as Peacekeeper before this game and analyzed the board state, competitors, and the unique abilities of the fate before making his decision.
033: Blighted Reach Finalist Interview #1
Q: Can you talk about that move?
Cole describes a challenging moment in the game where he almost secured a victory but the situation turned against him at the last minute due to an oversight involving his opponents' resources and cards.
035: Blighted Reach Finalist Interview #3
Q: What was your kind of thinking on Pacifist and Admiral?
I worked to take action against the Pacifist because I wasn't really sure what their Act 3 was going to look like.
035: Blighted Reach Finalist Interview #3
Q: How did you get interested in joining the Romp Tournament?
I followed Arcs since the Kickstarter and have listened to all of the root stuff; it was just the logical progression.

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Covering a wide range of titles from Leder Games, this podcast focuses on the intricacies of board game strategy, including popular titles like Arcs, Root, Ahoy, and Oath. Hosts Hunter Donaldson and Matt Martens explore game mechanics, design philosophy, and community engagement surrounding these games, often sharing personal anecdotes and humorous commentary. The content is likely to appeal to both casual gamers looking for insights and seasoned players seeking advanced strategy discussions, as well as those interested in the evolving landscape of board gaming and its culture.

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