Episode 349: Riftbound, Castle Combo

02/12/2025 1h 20min Episodio 349
Episode 349: Riftbound, Castle Combo

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Episode Synopsis

Join Conor, Jules and Adrian in this “all-aussie” pod as Adrian celebrates his citizenship.  No longer a Brit, but an Aussie through and through … as if he wasn’t already!
Adrian has been revisiting an old favourite and curing himself of the plague in Bristol 1350.  Jules has been wooed by a game about picnicking on plaid with ants in the new Bitewing Games title, Gingham. Coincidentally, Conor is also corralling six-legged insects in March of the Ants.  The crew also give a rundown on recent game days in all three states, their obsession with Riftbound and Conor chats about a small box hit he’s discovered.
As usual there are lots of laughs and all-round gaming goodness!
 
Sizzling Games:
Riftbound: [34:52]
Castle Combo: [50:51]
Question of the Pod Recap: [59:52]
New Question of the Pod: [1:04:34]
Fired Up: [1:12:57]
New Question of the Pod: If a TCG requires hundreds (or thousands) of dollars to stay competitive, is that a design flaw… or just part of the hobby?
 
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Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed:
 
Unpublished:
 Architects (prototype by Kyle Jarratt).  Contact via discord @kyngkyle or on the web at https://kyng.com.au
 
Published:
Bristol 1350: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/308989/bristol-1350
Gingham: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/440024/gingham
March of the Ants: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/416079/march-of-the-ants-evolved-edition
Riftbound – League of Legends: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436560/riftbound-the-league-of-legends-trading-card-game
Voidfall: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/337627/voidfall
Gazebo: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/440023/gazebo
Clithulu Wars: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/139976/cthulhu-wars
Harmonies: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/414317/harmonies
Slambo!: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/435357/slambo
Hot Streak: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/446497/hot-streak
Trails of Tucana: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/283864/trails-of-tucana
Castle Combo: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/416851/castle-combo
Café: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284936/cafe
 
 
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