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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.

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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.

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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: 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:01:59:19

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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 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:02:47:47

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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: 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:02:12:46

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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: 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:02:15:17

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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: 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:02:16:03

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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: 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:02:10:13

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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

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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

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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: 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:01:58:41

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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: 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:02:04:11

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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: 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:01:56:26

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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: 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:01:46:44

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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: 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:03:18:09

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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! 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:00:01:21

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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 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:01:29:05

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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: 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:01:41:49

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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 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:01:52:18

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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 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:01:38:55

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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) 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:01:48:05

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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 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.

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