Game Brain: A Board Game Podcast About Our Gaming Group #233 SETI
Mar 10, 2025
Chris Bussey, a seasoned video game producer, joins the conversation to explore the space-themed board game SETI and shares insights from an intense marathon session of 1817. The trio discusses the game's innovative mechanics, such as scanning for alien species and the strategic tempo of gameplay. Chris also shares his thoughts on Railways of the Lost Atlas and highlights the importance of early income in engine building. The hosts recommend SETI for its stunning design and expansion potential, comparing it favorably to Terraforming Mars.
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VR Medal Of Honor Project
- Chris worked as a consultant designing a VR experience for the Medal of Honor Museum opening March 25.
- Ben praised the installation and urged listeners to visit when in Dallas.
SETI Ranked Among Top 2024 Games
- SETI placed highly in the group's 2024 rankings, behind Civilization and Arcs.
- The hosts see SETI as one of the year's standout mid-to-heavy euros.
All-Night 1817 Marathon
- Ben, Chris, and Jordan started 1817 at 3 PM and didn't finish until 5:30 AM the next day.
- The session was intense but riveting, with everyone engaged until the end.