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Board Game Brunch: Digging in the Trash

On August 28, 2022

In Board Game Brunch, Push Your Luck Games

Fine dining the masked bandit way. This week we enjoyed Trash Can Nachos and played Trash Pandas.

The Game…Trash Pandas

Trash Pandas, by Gamewright Games is a push your luck and set collection game. You did through the trash can to find cards that assist you will stashing away more cards of each set than your opponent. To take actions on your turn, you roll a die. You can roll as many times as you like to try and acquire multiple actions. If you push your luck too far and roll the same action twice, you bust and don’t get to take any of the actions!

Since end game is triggered when the trash can (draw stack) is empty, Trash Pandas takes about 20 minutes rather you have 2, 3, or 4 players. In our game today, Conesy and I had fun stealing each others cards, forcing additional roles and trying to stash cards as quickly as we could. In the end, Conesy emerged the victor with a full stomach and 23 points to my 20.

The Food…Trash Can Nachos

The food inspired by a recipe from Guy Fieri I found online. In empty and clean bean cans, I layered our favorite nacho ingredients: chips, shredded chicken, black beans, tomatoes, onions, and jalapenos. Topped everything off with homemade salsa, sour cream, and cilantro. While it didn’t dump out of the can in a nice column (but really, when would trash do that?), it was a fun twist on eating our nacho brunch.

And Beyond…

Looking for other Board Game Brunch Games and Food Parings? Check them out here: https://wiscodice.com/category/games/board-games/board-game-brunch/. Have a game or food you would like to see paired for an upcoming Board Game Brunch? Let us know via social media.

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Board Game Brunch: Back and Saving Our Oceans

By Suzanne

On August 21, 2022

In Board Game Brunch

After a short hiatus, Board Game Brunch is back. This week we’re exploring one of our GenCon2022 impulse buys. Conesy and I try to control the oil spill, rescue marine animals, and enjoy some ocean inspired treats.

The Game…The Spill

The Spill, By Smirk and Laughter has you cooperatively trying to contain an oil spill, remove oil from the ocean, and rescue marine animals.

BGB 082122 - The Spill — BGB 082122 – The Spill

BGB 082122 - The Spill with Orla — BGB 082122 – The Spill

Reminiscent of Pandemic by ZMan Games, The Spill, has each player performing the role of a different specialist with unique abilities to aide in the ultimate goal. Even with a limited amount of action points per turn, the game can lull you into a false sense of competency, until the oil spill starts spiraling out of control. This is aided by the randomness of the dice drop before each turn.

BGB 082122 - The Spill SetUp — BGB 082122 – The Spill SetUp

BGB 082122 - The Spill - 2 Specialists — BGB 082122 – The Spill SetUp

This game was an impulse buy at GenGon 2022 for us. We enjoy playing cooperative games as a couple and and this one caught our eye with the oil rig dice tower and colorful marine animals. Initially, I was not expecting much from it, but a fun, medium weight game to pull out occasionally. Well, I have now played it 5 times in just under 2 weeks. I’ve only won twice, but the losses have not kept me from wanting to try again. Next game I plan to crank up the win conditions to the hard level.

BGB 082122 - The Spill - End Game — BGB 082122 – The Spill – End Game

BGB 082122 - The Spill - End Game Oil Status — BGB 082122 – The Spill – End Game

The Food…Ocean Inspired Treats

Brunch consisted of various snack like foods with inspiration from multiple websites. We had banana dolphins playing in a sea of blue gelatin. An orang octopus surrounded by krispy treat star fish covered in oil (chocolate0 and sand (crushed graham crackers). We also enjoyed some fish swimming near the beach (pudding with gummy fish). And of course, a cup of oil (coffee) to wash it all down!

And Beyond…

Looking for other Board Game Brunch Games and Food Parings? Check them out here: https://wiscodice.com/category/games/board-games/board-game-brunch/. Have a game or food you would like to see paired for an upcoming Board Game Brunch? Let us know via social media.

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Episode 93: Planet Unknown, Strong Tower Gaming Convention, and More

By Suzanne

On June 10, 2022

In Episode Released, Podcasts

In Episode 93 of the WiscoDice podcast, we talk with Kevin from the Strong Tower Gaming Convention. Conesy, Brian, Matt, and Justin share their thoughts on the new title form Adam’s Apple Games, Planet Unknown. They also discuss games they’ve been playing and provide an update on hobby projects.

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Episode Show Notes

Games We’ve Been Playing ….. 01:05
Hobby Corner ….. 17:45
Strong Tower Gaming Convention ….. 24:30
Planet Unknown Review ….. 47:00

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Games Featured in this Episode

Golem
Publisher: Cranio Creations
Players: 1-4
Play Time: 90-120 min

Golem Open Box — Jason Excited for Golem

Ark Nova
Publisher: Capstone Games
Players: 1-4
Play Time: 90-150 min

Ark Nova - 2 Player Setup — Ark Nova Game Box

Planet Unknown
Publisher: Adam’s Apple Games
Players: 1-6
Play Time: 60-80 min
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Planet Unknown - Game Box — Planet Unknown – Game Box

Planet Unknown - Set-up — Planet Unknown – Game Box

Planet Unknown - Game Play — Planet Unknown – Game Play

BGB - Planet Unknown and Stuffed Shells — Planet Unknown – Game Play

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Hobby Corner

Goliath WIP - Stark — Goliath WIP – Stark

Penguin StreetDemonz-Cone — Penguin Street Demonz – Conesy

Calendar Man - Conesey — Calendar Man – Conesy

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Board Game Brunch: Floriferous and Sweet

By Suzanne

On May 15, 2022

In Board Game Brunch

April showers brought May flowers to us. Enjoy a flowery game of Floriferous and some sweet cupcakes decorated like flowers.

The Game…Floriferous

Floriferous by Pencil First Games has you walking through your garden, collecting flowers for your arrangements. The game says it is a relaxing game, and it does feel like a nice relaxing set collection game.

BGB - Floriferous Game Box — BGB – Floriferous Game Box

BGB - Floriferous Game Set-up — BGB – Floriferous Game Box

Even is another player takes a card you want, there are still at least 2 other good options to choose from. Our game was close, with scores of 25 (Consey) to 31 (Suzanne). I envision Floriferous being pulled out as a nice filler game on game days or when we are playing with less competitive gamers.

BGB - Floriferous - Suzanne - End Game — BGB – Floriferous – Suzanne – End Game

BGB - Floriferous End Game — BGB – Floriferous – Suzanne – End Game

The Food…Cupcake Flowers

Brunch consisted of delicious coffee and cupcakes. Fun, sugary, giant cupcakes decorated like flowers. Nice and relaxing brunch.

BGB - Flower Cupcake — BGB – Flower Cupcake

BGB - Floriferous Game and Cupcake — BGB – Flower Cupcake

And Beyond…

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Episode 92: Top 3 Games for 6 or More

By Suzanne

On May 13, 2022

In Episode Released, Podcasts

In Episode 92 of the WiscoDice podcast, we meet the creator of the game Tin Spin, by Surprisingly Fun Games. The hosts also share their top games that play 6 or more. They also discuss games they’ve been playing and update on hobby projects.