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 Talk Cardboard Kieron Gillen, Great Western Trail: New Zealand, Schadenfreude, Freelancers
 Sep 11, 2023 
 Comic book and role-playing game writer Kieron Gillen joins the podcast to discuss his comic book DIE. They also review the trick-taking game Schadenfreude, chat about the absurd comedy Freelancers, and take a look at Great Western Trail: New Zealand. Gillen explores metafictionality in games and discusses his background in games journalism. The speakers share their mixed experiences playing Great Western Trail: New Zealand and discuss the new sheep shearing scoring spaces in the game. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Discussion on Accepting Games and Publishers and Announcement of Episode Release Date Change 
 01:37 • 5min 
 Sheldon Freud: An Enjoyable Trick-Taking Game with Unique Scoring Mechanics 
 06:32 • 18min 
 Various Aspects of Playing Great Western Trail 
 24:12 • 9min 
 A Vibrant and Enjoyable Board Game Experience 
 33:23 • 4min 
 The Debate on Wear and Tear in Board Games 
 37:07 • 3min 
 Exploring Metafictionality in Games with Kieron Gillen 
 39:58 • 28min 
 Great Western Trail: New Zealand - A Mixed Experience 
 01:07:53 • 11min 
 Sheep Shearing Scoring Spaces 
 01:18:46 • 18min 
 Understanding Social Dynamics and Game Choices 
 01:36:26 • 3min 
