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So Very Wrong About Games

Mike Walker & Mark Bigney
Daybreak
Mind Clash Games
Voidfall
Envelopes Of Cash
Arboria
Federation
Nucleum
Imperium Horizons
Guards Of Atlantis 2
Climate Change
Agricola
Perseverance
Septima
Anachrony
Cerebria
Ceres
Adventure Games
College Football
Assault On Doomrock Ultimate Edition
Deck Building

A podcast about all manner of hobby games by Mike Walker and Mark Bigney. Bad games don't go easy on you, so we don't go easy on them. Thorough analysis via reviews, news, and discussion of topics in gaming. We take context seriously, we value your time, and we're not into hype. Just because games are fun doesn't mean we can't take them seriously, and just because we take them seriously doesn't me... more

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We generally frown on ad hominem here at SVWAG, ensconced as we are in our glass houses. In the case of Jean-Jacques Rousseau (known affectionately as "Ja-Jay" by no one), though, who wrote extensively about proper methods of childhood education, we ... more

I've read several different accounts of the battle of Sekigahara, and I swear there's no mention of Kevin Bacon or anyone bleaching their hair. How am I to know if Pony Boy stayed golden?

Games Played Last Week:

01:42 -MicroMacro: Kids--Crazy City ... more

Walker and Mark almost come to blows over Flip 7 this week. Their disagreements over the merits of the product (Game? Experience? Way of Life? Sub "Roll a 6, Win a Cookie" distraction?) have long simmered, but the fundamental schism can no longer be ... more

"Observers brought attention to [Gritty's] appearance, which could be construed as frightening, while The Guardian described him as an "acid trip of a mascot." Response to Gritty's introduction was immediate and sharply mixed, with many fans on socia... more

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Recent Guests

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James de Moss
Guest host and board game enthusiast
Episode: #319: When to Go Digital

Hosts

Michael Walker
Co-host known for his humorous and critical approach to board game analysis, often providing insights into gameplay mechanics and personal experiences.
Mark Bigney
Co-host famed for his articulate and sometimes pedantic critiques of board games, providing a balance of humor and analysis throughout discussions.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 719 ratings
  • One of the Best!!

    Absolutely one of the best board game podcasts around!! I have been listening for probably over five years now and I greatly appreciate their insight into gaming and efforts to make the hobby more inclusive!! Keep it up y’all!! You make my week better!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MeisterDuct
    United Statesa month ago
  • The Most Pretentious Board Game Podcast

    Every word that comes out of Mark’s mouth fills the room with pompous arrogance. He makes you feel that having a differing option makes you less than. He definitely gets off by feeling like the smartest man in the room. He makes you feel like all the games you like are bad.

    5/5 stars.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iamjacobrussell
    United States3 months ago
  • Best board gaming show

    My favourite podcast for Board Games: The hosts are fun to listen to, they can dissect board games and its mechanism and themes like no other, they provide a well-structured and smooth show with regular updates on new board games.

    I really appreciate that the hosts show and live by values such as transparency, democracy, solidarity. That seems like not worth mentioning but I personally really enjoy when people in the hobby show that they have opinions and values on issues around them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hannes589
    Germany3 months ago
  • Best show about board games

    This is the best show about board games, the industry, and the day-to-day experience of being a hobby board gamer. The hosts are not afraid to be honest, but when reacting poorly to a product or news event do it with a grace.

    The only must listen podcast I recommend to folks about board games.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C_Forbin
    United States3 months ago
  • Amazing people, great time

    Listening SWAG for three years and waiting for coming Tuesday as new episode. Thank you guys

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Octavuus
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the honest and in-depth critiques of games, valuing the hosts' expertise and experience.
Some feedback indicates disagreement with the political commentary intertwined with gaming discussions, highlighting a divided response among audience members.
Hosts provide engaging and comprehensive analysis of board games while maintaining a humorous atmosphere.
Overall, reviews showcase enjoyment of the structured format and insights shared, contributing to the podcast's popularity within board gaming circles.

Chart Rankings

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#115
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#25
Canada/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#55
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Apple Podcasts
#245
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#37
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#133
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#346: 2024 Year in Review
Q: So, Walker, what did you play last week?
Walker discussed a crowdfunding game called Under Our Sun and shared his experiences playing it.
#293: Out of Print Games Revisited
Q: Why do we need reprints?
The hosts explore the value of reprints in allowing new entrants into the hobby to experience historically significant games, emphasizing that some older titles haven't been surpassed by newer designs.
#300: Patrons' Top 20
Q: What did you think of Codex Leicester, the second playthrough for you, Walker?
It was still fantastic. It has so many unique sort of mechanisms in it that I haven't seen in any other game.
#300: Patrons' Top 20
Q: Walker, what did you play last week?
We got to play Lorenzo il Magnifico.
#319: When to Go Digital
Q: What are your thoughts on when a board game is better served as a digital kind of experience?
It often depends on the specific game, its complexity, and how the digital version manages gameplay elements and transparency.

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