Game Brain: A Board Game Podcast About Our Gaming Group #236 Galactic Cruise
Apr 9, 2025
The hosts dive into the new space tourism game, Galactic Cruise, discussing its mechanics and thrilling race elements. They also explore unique games like Molly House, where players engage in gossip, and Gibberers, which involves inventing a new language at the table. Updates on the 5v5 mode in Guards of Atlantis and fresh insights into Dune Imperium highlight strategic gameplay. With lively debates on game design and expansions, they also touch on the social dynamics of Land and Freedom, making for an engaging and dynamic conversation.
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Galactic Cruise As Flagship Game
- Galactic Cruise is a hot, high-profile 2025 title that the hosts prioritized for review.
- The episode frames it as a flagship release worth deep discussion and comparison to other heavy Euros.
Learning Molly House In A Hotel Lounge
- Ben described learning Molly House at a hotel after a convention and getting hanged for sodomy in his first play.
- The table atmosphere and later reading of rules changed his view and made him want another play.
Joyful Card Play Versus Dark Pivot
- Molly House couples a highly enjoyable communal card festivity with a darker informer/indictment layer.
- That pivot adds thematic weight but also complexity that can feel clunky on first plays.