Decision Space Mail Time! (Ask Us Anything)
Jun 25, 2025
The hosts dive into why they love board games, revealing both competitive thrills and social connections. They debate the hottest character from 'The Fellowship of the Ring' and playfully rank their favorites. Recent indie gems like 'First Class Letters' steal the spotlight, while humorous tales of game nights bring the community vibe alive. Plus, they tackle the juggling act of parenthood and gaming, sharing insights and game recommendations for families. It's a lively blend of personal anecdotes and board game passion!
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Trust Your Reaction To Hype
- Don't assume you'll love every highly rated game; play multiple times before deciding.
- If a mechanic feels tedious, trust that reaction instead of forcing repeated plays.
A Trick-Taking Power That Creates Paranoia
- Pete recounts TrickTakers' Rebellion ability that flips trick-winning rules and can instantly win when timed with a trump.
- The mechanic forces table paranoia about leading trump and creates tense social dynamics.
Wormholes For Canceling Commutes
- Brendan loves Caitlin Van Sorrell from BattleCON who places wormholes that shrink distance between fighters.
- He jokes he'd use that power to remove his commute by dropping wormholes near work and daycare.
