Episode 331: Betrayal at House on the Hill and Roleplaying and Storytelling
Good evening, worms, and welcome to the annual Halloween celebration! Tonight, the pitiful gang dares to summon Wolfman Steve and me, The Gatekeeper! They shall present the games they’ve played, including Mansions of Madness, Storyfold Wildwoods, The Stifling Dark, Nyctophobia and deliver a feature review of that wretched classic, Betrayal at House on the Hill! Then, the mortal known as Tony T will drag forth the Tabletop Gaming News, followed by a rousing discussion about role-playing and storytelling in board games. Now… sit still, keep silent and let the horror begin!
Timecodes
Mansions of Madness: 00:05:53
Storyfold Wildwoods: 00:13:10
The Stifling Dark: 00:27:20
Nyctophobia: 00:39:17
Betrayal at House on the Hill Review: 00:52:46
News with Tony T: 01:26:53
Role-playing and Storytelling: 02:38:07
Opening Banter and Reviews
Feature Review: Betrayal House on the Hill
The House on the Hill still sits abandoned, and a fearless group of explorers has been drawn to the house to discover its dark secrets. Immerse yourself in the narrative gameplay as you take on the role of one of those explorers. The co-operative board game Betrayal at House on the Hill: 3rd Edition includes fifty haunts and dozens of danger-filled rooms that will terrify even the strongest among you. At first you'll work together, but beware...one explorer will betray the others, and then the haunt begins. This edition of the popular haunted house traitor game features content and gaming elements that help new players jump right in. So, gather friends for a game night of monsters, miniatures, and modular board pieces in this immersive, story-driven hidden traitor game.
Designed by Rob Daviau, Bill McQuillan, Mike Selinker, and Teeuwynn Woodruff
Published by Avalon Hill
Gaming News by Tony T
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