Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast
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A board game podcast where your hosts Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff review unusual, forgotten and under-appreciated board games.
Location:
United States
Description:
A board game podcast where your hosts Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff review unusual, forgotten and under-appreciated board games.
Twitter:
@hiddengemsboard
Language:
English
Contact:
2527257336
Website:
http://hiddengems.games/
Episodes
62. Jason's Shelf of Shame
4/26/2024
While the cat's away... Chris is traveling the globe this episode, so Jason has free reign over the game selections. Will his recent streak of mediocre contributions to the gem lineup continue? Or will digging deep into the library produce some new favorites? Join Jason Yanchuleff, Bill Arney and newcomer Ken Cantrell as they investigate 3 more possible gems.
FEATURED GAMES:
00:00 Intro & Banter
00:25:11 Feudality
00:57:03 Campanile
01:20:50 Quebec
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):
Feudality: “Medieval Feast”, Trabant 33
Campanile: “At the Sicilian Market”, Trabant 33
Quebec: “The Adventure Begins”, Philip Ayers
Editor's Note: "Light Dance", Ennio Mano
FOLLOW US:
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Web: https://hiddengems.games
Patreon: https://patreon.com/hiddengemspodcast
Instagram: @hiddengems.games
Facebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcast
Twitter: @hiddengemsboard
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR8wU2vjV2RJ7C6iRuq2WcA
BGG Guild #: 3874
Discord: https://discord.gg/hcvThGfj
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC.
Duration:01:59:19
61. Amazing Fantasy
3/29/2024
Fantasy is a theme that has exploded into popularity in the past 30 years or so. It has had an impact on books, movies, TV, video games, and not least, board games. In this episode of Hidden Gems, your hosts Chris Alley, Bill Arney, and Cameron Lockey celebrate their enjoyment of the genre and review three fantasy-themed games.
FEATURED GAMES:
00:00 Intro & Banter
00:46:38 Gargon
01:13:52 Lost Legends
01:53:55 Dragonstrike
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):
Gargon: "On a Bird's Wing" - Jon Bjork
Dragonstrike: "Valley of Drakes" - Dragon Tamer
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Facebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcast
Twitter: @hiddengemsboard
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR8wU2vjV2RJ7C6iRuq2WcA
BGG Guild #: 3874
Discord: https://discord.gg/hcvThGfj
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC.
Duration:02:47:47
60. More Stefan Feld Games with Daniel Wahlen of The Game Table
3/8/2024
What is it about Stefan Feld that keeps us coming back for more? In this latest episode pulled from some lesser known titles of his vast catalog, join your regular hosts Chris Alley and Jason Yanchuleff as they welcome guest host Daniel Wahlen of The Game Table to chat about a new crop of 3 potential gems.
FEATURED GAMES:
00:00 Intro & Banter
00:33:02 Roma
00:59:01 Pillars of the Earth: Builder's Duel
01:32:33 Forum Trajanum
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):
Roma: “Battle Sword”, Phoenix Tail
Pillars of the Earth: “Sacral Message”, Cercles Nouvelles
Forum Trajanum: “Arriving in Ancient Rome”, Kikoru
FOLLOW DANIEL: @thegametable
FOLLOW US:
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Patreon: https://patreon.com/hiddengemspodcast
Instagram: @hiddengems.games
Facebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcast
Twitter: @hiddengemsboard
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR8wU2vjV2RJ7C6iRuq2WcA
BGG Guild #: 3874
Discord: https://discord.gg/hcvThGfj
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC.
Duration:02:12:46
59. Taking Flight with Two and a New
2/9/2024
Make sure your seat backs and tray tables are in their upright positions before you fly the friendly skies with the Hidden Gems crew of Chris Alley, Bill Arney and Jason Yanchuleff as they soar through a new trio of games. Will the guys first attempt at the "two-and-a-new" format fly or end up grounded? Find out if any new gems are to be had on this latest, airline-themed episode.
FEATURED GAMES:
00:00 Intro & Banter
00:41:45 Blue Skies
01:13:14 Jet Set
01:40:29 Sky Team
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):
Blue Skies: “Street Groovin'”, Grip City Cronies
Jet Set: “Vacay”, Riverworn
Sky Team: “Epic Voyage”, Dream Cave
FOLLOW US:
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Web: https://hiddengems.games
Patreon: https://patreon.com/hiddengemspodcast
Instagram: @hiddengems.games
Facebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcast
Twitter: @hiddengemsboard
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR8wU2vjV2RJ7C6iRuq2WcA
BGG Guild #: 3874
Discord: https://discord.gg/hcvThGfj
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC.
Duration:02:15:17
58. Christmas Special 2023
12/24/2023
We're approaching the end of another year, and that means it's time for a little Christmas cheer! Have a holly jolly, merry little Christmas with the whole Hidden Gems crew of Chris Alley, Bill Arney, Cameron Lockey and Jason Yanchuleff as they check out 3 stocking stuffer-sized games. Will they be gems or lumps of coal? Find out on this, our final episode of 2023!
FEATURED GAMES:
00:00:00 Intro & Banter
00:43:36 Kryptos
01:09:50 Fzzzt!
01:37:42 Twinkle Starship
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):
Banter / Secret Santa:
“Gift-Wrapping Workshop”, Arthur Benson
“A Holly Jolly One”, Arthur Benson
“Fudge and Candy Cane Kisses”, Arthur Benson
“Pizzicato Dance”, Howard Harper-Barnes
“Everlasting Yule”, Home for the Holidays
Kryptos: “My Love Will Bite”, T. Morri
Fzzzt!: “Give Geeks a Chance”, Alexandra Woodward
Twinkle Starship: "Shadows of a Legend", Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
Intro Theme, "Christmas Boogie," Travis Lockey, Royalty Free License
FOLLOW US:
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Web: https://hiddengems.games
Patreon: https://patreon.com/hiddengemspodcast
Instagram: @hiddengems.games
Facebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcast
Twitter: @hiddengemsboard
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR8wU2vjV2RJ7C6iRuq2WcA
BGG Guild #: 3874
Discord: https://discord.gg/hcvThGfj
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC.
Duration:02:16:03
57. Spiel des Jahres Losers: 2012 Edition
12/1/2023
The Spiel series continues with a new installment of nominees from 2012! Dig in with you hosts Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey and Jason Yanchuleff as they take a look at another crop of prestigiously nominated, yet strangely overlooked games -- listen in to hear our thoughts on the Spiel judges' decisions!
FEATURED GAMES:
00:00 Intro & Banter
00:27:19 Kulami
00:50:21 Miss Lupun
01:14:56 Kingdom Builder
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):
Kulami: “T Minus 5”, Farrell Wooten
Miss Lupun: “Manhattan Mystery”, Stationary Sign
Kingdom Builder: “Wonders”, Gavin Luke
FOLLOW US:
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Web: https://hiddengems.games
Patreon: https://patreon.com/hiddengemspodcast
Instagram: @hiddengems.games
Facebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcast
Twitter: @hiddengemsboard
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR8wU2vjV2RJ7C6iRuq2WcA
BGG Guild #: 3874
Discord: https://discord.gg/hcvThGfj
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC.
Duration:02:10:13
56. Halloween Spectacular: 2023
10/31/2023
Scares are aplenty in this year's special Halloween edition of Hidden Gems! Will poor Dean survive a night at the Kurtz's? Will Jason and Cameron do better on Chris' torturous Halloween-themed trivia game show? And, most importantly, will we find any more gems? Join your hosts Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff, Bill Arney and Cameron Lockey as they bring you three fresh reviews of unusual, forgotten, and under-appreciated Halloween-themed games in this 2023 episode of Hidden Gems!
FEATURED GAMES:
00:00:00 Sketch: Chapter I - "All Little Boys Should Have A Mother"
00:04:34 Intro & Banter
00:34:29 Halloween Trivia Game Show
00:49:17 Sketch: Chapter II - "The Mind Can Become Quite Disturbed"
00:56:28 Poison
01:18:41 Sketch: Chapter III - "The Unsettling Feeling That Something Is Wrong"
01:25:26 Grave Business
01:54:23 Sketch: Chapter IV - "What It's Like To Feed"
01:59:55 The Banished
BGG GEEK LIST:
https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/289922/hidden-gems-podcast-game-ratings
STORY CREDITS (Sketch):
"B Is For Bogeywoman": Iain Rob Wright (with permission)
MUSIC & SOUND EFFECTS - courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com
B Is For Bogeywoman Score:
"Special Treatment" - Moss Harma
"A Little Nightmare" - Spectacles Wallet and Watch
"Antagonist" - Spectacles Wallet and Watch
"Bad Dreams" - Mary Riddle
"Cold Nights" - Kikoru
"Colossal Terror" - Jon Björk
"Death Chimes" - Jon Bjork
"Deathwish Attic" - Experia
"Hours" - Max Anson
"It's Dark Outside" - Mary Riddle
"Little Susie" - Hampus Naeselius
"Murder in the Dark" - Jon Bjork
"No One Sleeps Tonight" - Leimoti
"Scary Stairsteps" - Stationary Sign
"Shivers in the Shadows" - Victor Lundberg
"Someone There?" - Victor Lundberg
"Tearing Threads" - Jon Bjork
"The Cost of Fear" - Jon Bjork
"They Vanished" - Jon Bjork
"Twilight Song" - Jon Bjork
"You're Not Hiding Very Well" - Trevor Kowalski
Hidden Gems Intro Theme - "Spooky Gems", Travis Lockey, Royalty Free
Game Show Theme - "Spooky Game Show", Travis Lockey, Royalty Free
Poison - "Way Past Bedtime", Stationary Sign
Grave Business - "Tales From the Grave", Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
The Banished - "Path to the Abyss", Christoffer Moe Ditlevse
Sound Effects credits available on our website
FOLLOW US:
Email: hiddengemsboardgamepodcast@gmail.com
Web: https://hiddengems.games
Patreon: https://patreon.com/hiddengemspodcast
Instagram: @hiddengems.games
Facebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcast
Twitter: @hiddengemsboard
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR8wU2vjV2RJ7C6iRuq2WcA
BGG Guild #: 3874
Discord: https://discord.gg/hcvThGfj
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC.
Duration:02:33:41
55. Publisher Spotlight: Zoch Verlag
10/14/2023
Castle building in the Scottish highlands, spicy peppers and a game about, well... Watch out for the smelly stuff on this episode with your hosts Chris Alley, Bill Arney and Jason Yanchuleff as they step around three poo-tential gems from publisher Zoch Verlag.
FEATURED GAMES:
00:00:00 Intro & Banter
00:30:03 Kalimambo
00:49:04 Scharfe Schoten
01:17:48 Kilt Castle
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):
Kalimambo: "Bwamu", Balafola Suedi
Scharfe Schoten: “Pots and Pancakes”, Alexandra Woodward
Kilt Castle: "Old Scottish Town", Trabant 33
FOLLOW US:
Email: hiddengemsboardgamepodcast@gmail.com
Web: https://hiddengems.games
Patreon: https://patreon.com/hiddengemspodcast
Instagram: @hiddengems.games
Facebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcast
Twitter: @hiddengemsboard
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR8wU2vjV2RJ7C6iRuq2WcA
BGG Guild #: 3874
Discord: https://discord.gg/hcvThGfj
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC.
Duration:01:49:08
54. Designer Spotlight: Marcel-André Casasola Merkle
9/15/2023
Words with sheep, network building in the islands (also with sheep) and a vicious abstract (not so much about sheep). This week, your hosts Chris Alley, Bill Arney and Jason Yanchuleff take on the good and the baa-aa-ahd of three titles by designer Marcel-André Casasola Merkle.
FEATURED GAMES:
00:00:00 Intro & Banter
00:29:51 Attribute
00:48:55 Santa Cruz
01:16:56 Attika
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):
Attribute: "Cows on the Loose (60s Pop Version)", Magnus Ringblom
Santa Cruz: “To the Ends of the Earth”, Edgar Hopp
Attika: "Fight Until We Die", Ruiqi Zhao
FOLLOW US:
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Web: https://hiddengems.games
Patreon: https://patreon.com/hiddengemspodcast
Instagram: @hiddengems.games
Facebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcast
Twitter: @hiddengemsboard
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR8wU2vjV2RJ7C6iRuq2WcA
BGG Guild #: 3874
Discord: https://discord.gg/hcvThGfj
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC.
Duration:01:58:41
53. In Honor of Klaus Teuber
8/18/2023
We all know and love this prolific designer of the Catan series, but what lesser known (or just less talked about) gems might be hiding in his repertoire? This week, join your hosts Chris Alley, Bill Arney and Jason Yanchuleff as they take a look at three games by the late Klaus Teuber.
FEATURED GAMES:
00:00:00 Intro & Banter
00:39:29 Wacky Wacky West
01:06:56 Tumult Royale
01:36:22 Domaine
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):
Wacky Wacky West: "Full Moon Rag", Roy Williams
Tumult Royale: “Recorder Menuet No 1”, Cercles Nouvelles
Domaine: "British Royalty", Trailer Worx
FOLLOW US:
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Web: https://hiddengems.games
Patreon: https://patreon.com/hiddengemspodcast
Instagram: @hiddengems.games
Facebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcast
Twitter: @hiddengemsboard
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR8wU2vjV2RJ7C6iRuq2WcA
BGG Guild #: 3874
Discord: https://discord.gg/hcvThGfj
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC.
Duration:02:04:11
52. Ave Caesar!
7/21/2023
In this special episode of Hidden Gems, your hosts Chris Alley, Bill Arney, and Cameron Lockey review three Roman-themed games including one requested by one of our Patreon Gem Miners.
FEATURED GAMES:
00:00:00 Intro & Banter
00:22:35 Sylla
00:51:31 Ave Caesar
01:21:39 Constantinopolis
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):
Sylla: "Conspiracy, Inc", Alec Slayne
Ave Caesar: “Bring on the Adventure”, Raymond Grouse
Constantinopolis: "Dance of the Wildcats", Deskant
FOLLOW US:
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Patreon: https://patreon.com/hiddengemspodcast
Instagram: @hiddengems.games
Facebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcast
Twitter: @hiddengemsboard
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR8wU2vjV2RJ7C6iRuq2WcA
BGG Guild #: 3874
Discord: https://discord.gg/hcvThGfj
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC.
Duration:01:56:26
51. So Hidden, It's Unranked
7/1/2023
It only took us fifty episodes to finally get serious about how hidden our gems are! In this episode, your hosts Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff, and Bill Arney dig up three games from Chris's beneath the floor boards of Chris's game room so hidden, BGG doesn't even know about them. Tune in to find out what they are.
FEATURED GAMES:
00:00:00 Intro & Banter
00:21:08 Toguz Korgool
00:53:34 Conquest at Kismet
01:19:56 Stacked
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):
Toguz Korgool: "Temple Dance", Damon Greene
Conquest at Kismet: “What Do You Hear”, Marten Moses
Stacked: "Quite Right", Tiki Tiki
FOLLOW US:
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Patreon: https://patreon.com/hiddengemspodcast
Instagram: @hiddengems.games
Facebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcast
Twitter: @hiddengemsboard
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR8wU2vjV2RJ7C6iRuq2WcA
BGG Guild #: 3874
Discord: https://discord.gg/hcvThGfj
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC.
Duration:01:46:44
50. Audience Choice
6/2/2023
We're FINALLY back! On this special 50th episode of Hidden Gems, all your hosts, Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff, Bill Arney, and Cameron Lockey gather to celebrate the occasion by reviewing three games chosen by our incredible audience, finally give away a copy of Strasbourg, and talk more than you've ever wanted about our favorite video games.
FEATURED GAMES:
00:00:00 Intro & Banter
00:12:28 Strasbourg Giveaway
00:19:18 Top 10 Video Games Lists
01:25:34 Quo Vadis
02:02:41 Northern Pacific
02:33:38 Santiago
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):
Giveaway Music: "Fly Man", Jos
Quo Vadis?: “Gentle Heroics”, Trevor Kowalski
Northern Pacific: "West of the Soul", River Foxcroft
Santiago: “On the Farm”, Easy Wheelers
FOLLOW US:
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Web: https://hiddengems.games
Patreon: https://patreon.com/hiddengemspodcast
Instagram: @hiddengems.games
Facebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcast
Twitter: @hiddengemsboard
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR8wU2vjV2RJ7C6iRuq2WcA
BGG Guild #: 3874
Discord: https://discord.gg/hcvThGfj
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC.
Duration:03:18:09
Schedule Update: Episode 50
3/24/2023
TL>DL: Episode 50 is going to be delayed for a while due to some recent and upcoming host vacation schedules. Stay tuned for our next episode coming sometime in May. In the meantime, go to https://forms.gle/jWSGLAju547spScY8 and leave your review for one of the games: Northern Pacific, Quo Vadis?, and Santiago!
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Twitter: @hiddengemsboard
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR8wU2vjV2RJ7C6iRuq2WcA
BGG Guild #: 3874
Discord: https://discord.gg/hcvThGfj
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC.
Duration:00:01:21
49. Designer Spotlight on Günter Burkhardt
3/17/2023
In this episode, Chris (finally) takes a break, and your hosts Jason Yanchuleff, Bill Arney, and Cameron Lockey dig into three more games designed by the same guy who brought us Potato Man and Kupferkessel Co., which each brought respectively very low, and very high marks. Is there more to Mr. Burkhardt's repertoire? Tune in to find out!
FEATURED GAMES:
00:00:00 Intro & Banter
00:15:08 Casa Grande
00:35:33 Trump. Tricks. Game!
00:56:12 Seeland
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):
Casa Grande: “Rumba de Rambla”, Los Principes del Flamenco
Trump. Tricks. Game!: "Bees", Farrell Wooten
Seeland: “Windmills”, Bonn Fields
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Patreon: https://patreon.com/hiddengemspodcast
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Facebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcast
Twitter: @hiddengemsboard
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR8wU2vjV2RJ7C6iRuq2WcA
BGG Guild #: 3874
Discord: https://discord.gg/hcvThGfj
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC.
Duration:01:29:05
48. Stefan Dorra: Part 2
2/24/2023
There was fairly gushing praise from all the HG crew for 2 out 3 games from designer Stefan Dorra going way back to our 7th episode -- where Chris even gave out a notable two 6-ratings! And then there was Tonga Bonga ... at least Bill liked it! What will the guys think of another triumvirate of games from the same esteemed designer? Join your hosts Chris Alley, Bill Arney and Jason Yanchuleff to find out!
FEATURED GAMES:
00:00:00 Intro & Banter
00:20:39 Eselsbrücke
00:41:44 Sluff Off!
01:10:14 MarraCash
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):
Eselsbrücke: “Trainee Day”, Stationary Sign
Sluff Off!: "15 South", Roy Edwin Williams
MarraCash: “Snake Dance”, Mike Franklyn
FOLLOW US:
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Web: https://hiddengems.games
Patreon: https://patreon.com/hiddengemspodcast
Instagram: @hiddengems.games
Facebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcast
Twitter: @hiddengemsboard
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR8wU2vjV2RJ7C6iRuq2WcA
BGG Guild #: 3874
Discord: https://discord.gg/hcvThGfj
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC.
Duration:01:41:49
47. The Lord of the Rings
2/3/2023
"In that dream I thought the eastern sky grew dark and there was a growing thunder, but in the West a pale light lingered...doom was near at hand" In this episode of Hidden Gems, fantasy lovers and hosts Chris Alley and Cameron Lockey take on games with a beloved theme: Lord of the Rings.
FEATURED GAMES:
00:00:00 Intro & Banter
00:24:13 King's Gate
00:47:40 Lord of the Rings: The Cooperative Game
01:13:24 Middle Earth Quest
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):
Cocktail: "Paragons of Virtue", Jo Wandrini
King's Gate: “Crowned Kings”, Dream Cave
Lord of the Rings Co-op: "Can I Come Home", Kikoru; "The Norman Kings", Bonnie Grace
Middle Earth Quest: “Success or Death”, Ruiki Zhao
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Patreon: https://patreon.com/hiddengemspodcast
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Facebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcast
Twitter: @hiddengemsboard
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR8wU2vjV2RJ7C6iRuq2WcA
BGG Guild #: 3874
Discord: https://discord.gg/hcvThGfj
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC.
Duration:01:52:18
46. The Giants of Easter Island
1/13/2023
Need a bit of sun and sand to kick off the new year this cold January? Also, who knew there were so many board games with the Easter Island moai as a theme? Catch some rays and find out more about these mysterious statues in this episode with your hosts Chris Alley and Jason Yanchuleff as they check out three new promising gems with Easter Island-themes.
FEATURED GAMES:
00:00:00 Intro & Banter
00:27:43 Easter Island
00:45:09 Rapa Nui
01:07:21 Giants
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):
Trivia: “Another Pineapple Please”, The Fly Guy Five
Easter Island: “In the Amazonas”, Kikoru
Rapa Nui: “Tobago Blue”, Little Island Leap
Rapa Nui Muzak: “Another Pineapple Please”, The Fly Guy Five
Giants: “To Ashes”, Jon Sumner
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Twitter: @hiddengemsboard
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR8wU2vjV2RJ7C6iRuq2WcA
BGG Guild #: 3874
Discord: https://discord.gg/hcvThGfj
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC.
Duration:01:38:55
45. Christmas Special 2022
12/23/2022
It's that time of year again! Christmas cheer abounds in this final episode of 2022 where the whole Hidden Gems crew of Chris Alley, Bill Arney, Cameron Lockey and Jason Yanchuleff get in the Christmas spirit with 3 new potential gems. Will any of them make the cut? How will the guys do on Chris's latest holiday-themed trivia? Will Cameron treat us to another carol or two? And do I spy some gifts to be had under the HG tree? Tune in for all the festivities!
FEATURED GAMES:
00:00:00 Intro & Banter
00:22:15 Holly Jolly
00:44:18 Ghosts of Christmas
01:16:16 Christmas Tree
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):
Banter / Trivia:
“Rockin' Sleigh Ride”, Chimney Givers
“Gathering Around the Tree”, Home for the Holidays
“Chipmunks in the Christmas Tree”, Joe E. Lee
“Jingle through the Snow”, OTE
“Together for Christmas”, Home for the Holidays
Secret Santa: “Pizzicato Dance”, Howard Harper-Barnes
Ghosts of Christmas: “The Christmas Thieves”, Leimoti
Intro Theme, "Christmas Boogie," Travis Lockey, Royalty Free License
Outro: “Jingle Bells”, Scott Gratton (https://soundcloud.com/scott-gratton)
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Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC.
Duration:01:48:05
44. Spiel des Jahres Losers: 2013 Edition
12/2/2022
The Spiel series continues with a new installment of nominees from 2013! Dig in with you hosts Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey and Jason Yanchuleff as they take a look at another crop of prestigiously nominated, yet strangely overlooked games -- listen in to hear our thoughts on the Spiel judges' decisions!
FEATURED GAMES:
00:00 Intro & Banter
00:20:31 Trigger!
00:34:30 Mixtour
00:54:48 Yay!
01:13:20 Divinare
01:33:22 Final Ranking of Nominated Games
MUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):
Trigger!: “One More for the Road”, Golden Age Radio
Mixtour: “Pyramid”, Hara Noda
Yay!: “Hobby Horse”, Ted Beattie
Divinare: “A Classic Noir”, Mary Riddle
Ranking Show Theme: "Feel the Heat", Golden Age Radio
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Twitter: @hiddengemsboard
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR8wU2vjV2RJ7C6iRuq2WcA
BGG Guild #: 3874
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Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC.
Duration:01:48:46