Episode 339: Xenology and Board Game User Interface

In Episode 339, Don and Jamie kick things off by talking about their upcoming trip to TotalCon in Massachusetts. Then the gang dives into the games they’ve been playing, including Troyes, The Voynich Puzzle, 12 Rivers, On Mars, Toy Battle, 3 Tricky Pigs, and a feature review of Xenology by Dan Manfredini, published by Play to Z. After Tony T delivers his news segment, the fellas wrap things up with a discussion about how players interface with board games.

Timecodes

  • Troyes: 00:05:45

  • The Voynich Puzzle: 00:11:07

  • 12 Rivers: 00:22:22

  • On Mars: 00:32:36

  • Toy Battle: 00:39:48

  • 3 Tricky Pigs: 00:53:50

  • Xenology Review: 00:56:47

  • News with Tony T: 01:25:09

  • Board Game User Interface: 02:26:17

Opening Banter and Reviews

Feature Review: Xenology

An alien mothership has arrived at an uncharted planet brimming with mystery and discovery. As a member of this extraterrestrial crew, you must deploy precise away teams to gather knowledge, collect vital specimens, and erase all traces of your presence. Every decision shapes your quest for enlightenment, driving you closer to earning a place among the revered Elders. Will you unlock the secrets of this enigmatic planet?

Designed by Dan Manfredini

Published by Play to Z

BoardGameGeek.com Entry

Gaming News by Tony T

Community Info

Crowd Funded Projects

Founder's Froth

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