So Very Wrong About Games #350: Beyond the Horizon
Mar 4, 2025
Join for a wild ride through the world of board games with engaging discussions on unique mechanics and recent favorites. Discover the chaos of flinging sheep and the subtle strategies of 'Space Alert.' Uncover the complexities of 'Imperium: Horizons' and how it evokes civilization narratives. Delight in new card games from CMYK's Magenta series while critiquing their gameplay. Plus, explore the buzz around the zombie-themed 'Agricola: Dead Harvest' and pay tribute to beloved game designer Rodger MacGowan.
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Space Alert Stream
- Mark and Walker streamed Space Alert and used Star Trek user-created content.
- They failed two missions despite using Star Trek soundtracks and printable paperwork.
Imperium: Horizons and the Wagadoo
- Mark played Imperium: Horizons and enjoyed exploring underrepresented civilizations like the Wagadoo Empire.
- He researched the Wagadoo's pact with Beda, a serpent demanding sacrifice for riches, linked to their conversion to Islam.
CMYK Magenta Series Overview
- Walker streamed all four CMYK Magenta series card games: Duos, Figment, Fives, and Fruit Fight.
- He found them all solid, though none were groundbreaking.
