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A brief podcast about hobby board games, recorded by English professor Brendan Riley on brief 15 minute walks around town. Join us for a stroll as we discuss mechanisms, gameplay, theory, and topics of the day.

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  • S9 · E869
    Yesterday · 17 min

    Stefan Feld (Great Designers)

    Brendan adds to his https://rattleboxgames.com/tag/great-designers/, talking about his experience with Stefan Feld games, and which ones he likes the best. Join us, won’t you?His four games I’ve played the most: -...

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  • S25 · E867
    Friday · 15 min

    Top of the Stack, October 2026

    Brendan explores his game plays in September and sets up his October plays. Join us, won’t you? - September Top of the Stack - New Game – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/446493/recall✓ - Top 50 game –...

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  • S9 · E866
    September 30 · 20 min

    5 Things I Like About Trickerion (Message from the Deep)

    Brendan does a deep dive into one of his favorite games: Trickerion. Join us, won’t you? - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/163068/trickerion-legends-of-illusion (2015) - Tactical Worker Placement -...

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  • S9 · E865
    September 28 · 15 min

    Emptying the Dust Bin – June – August 2026

    Brendan reflects on the games he dusted off in June, July, and August but didn’t have time to reflect upon. Join us, won’t you? - Top 50 Dusted off - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/163068/trickerion-legends-of-illusion (2015) -...

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  • S9 · E864
    September 21 · 14 min

    Virgo gamers (Astrology files)

    Brendan talks a bit about what games people born under the zodiac sign Virgo might like best. Join us, won’t you? - https://rattleboxgames.com/tag/astrology-files/ - https://www.allure.com/story/zodiac-sign-personality-traits-dates#Capricorn - Farming...

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  • S9 · E862
    September 9 · 15 min

    May, June, July ’26 Movie Roundup

    Brendan shares his thoughts on the films he watched in May, June, and July of 2026. Join us, won’t you? - https://letterboxd.com/briley929/film/the-sheep-detectives/ (2026) -...

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  • S9 · E861
    September 7 · 19 min

    Introducing the Hobby, part 2 – Mechanism Boot Camp

    Fresh off his episode about crowd pleasing beginner games, Brendan shares insights into how to introduce people to the hobby’s mechanisms. Join us for this conclusion, won’t you? -...

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  • S8 · E859
    September 2 · 20 min

    Fit to Print; Destinies; Hex Effects; TTR Europe (revisited)

    Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried for the first time recently. Join us, won’t you? - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/352574/fit-to-print (2023) - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/265736/tiny-towns (2019) -...

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  • S9 · E858
    September 1 · 18 min

    Top of the Stack, Sept '26

    Brendan talks a bit about what games he played in August, and what games he wants to play in September. Join us, won’t you? - https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/370362/2026-top-of-the-stack-list?itemid=13025177 - New Game...

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  • S9 · E857
    August 28 · 17 min

    Back to School (Themestorm Redux)

    Brendan revisits an old Themestorm, “Back to School,” and reflects on some ideas about it. Join us, won’t you? - https://rattleboxgames.com/2020/09/05/pick-up-deliver-259-back-to-school-board-game-sommelier/ - For the Love of Books -...

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  • S9 · E856
    August 26 · 22 min

    Shelf of Opportunity Update

    Brendan shares an update on the pile of games he owns but hasn’t played yet. Join us, won’t you? - My https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/213880/shelf-of-opportunity - https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3737050/emptying-the-dust-bin-reflections -...

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  • S9 · E854
    August 19 · 27 min

    Look Back at 1996-2000

    Brendan talks about his favorite games from 1996-2000. Join us, won’t you?https://rattleboxgames.com/2026/05/04/pick-up-deliver-827-look-back-at-2001-2004/Top 5 games from this era: - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/50/lost-cities (1999) -...

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  • S9 · E853
    August 17 · 23 min

    Teaching Anachrony

    Brendan talks a bit about teaching games, particularly the delightfully complex game Anachrony. Join us, won’t you? - Teaching About...

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  • S9 · E852
    August 7 · 24 min

    GenCon 2026 Games (BG Espresso Flight)

    Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he played for the first time at Gencon this year. Join us, won’t you? - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/432487/trickarus(2024) - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/423451/hey-hey-relay(2024) -...

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  • S9 · E851
    August 5 · 24 min

    GenCon 2026 Wrap up

    Brendan shares some highlights from GenCon 2026. Join us, won’t you? - https://xyzgamelabs.com/ - Checking in with friends - https://www.tiktok.com/@theazkadorkablegamer (https://www.allplay.com/) -...

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  • S9 · E850
    August 5 · 19 min

    Top of the Stack, August 2026

    Brendan shares his game plays from July and his plans for August. Join us, won't you? - https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/370362/2026-top-of-the-stack-list?itemid=12944624 - New Game - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2507/liberte - Top...

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