Best Francis Snyder Podcasts (2025)

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The Caretaker 1:44:11

5h ago1:44:11

1:44:11

These are my pet rocks. I love them and they teach me ancient knowledge, and in exchange I feed them your friends. Today we're joined by Gerrit aka Trenzelore to talk about the Caretaker! Original guide by Gerrit here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3457463/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-caretaker…

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GGPS: Season 3 Re-Rank 1:58:41

10d ago1:58:41

1:58:41

Welcome to the Season 3 Finale! We've gotten a whopping 60 on our list so far, and are excited to re-visit the season and also start looking ahead to the future episodes and games we'll cover! Come hang as we finally do the thing we've been needing to do all season... Find Muck Expansion Decoy's Personal Ranking Show Ranking Prior to Re-Rank Arcs R…

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60. John Company 2nd Edition (2022) 2:05:06

10d ago2:05:06

2:05:06

Welcome to the heaviest game experience we've covered on the show, and possibly that exists in the gaming hobby. This game is changing the very nature of what we think about when we say board game, in a powerful way. Come join us for our final new game of Season 3! Box Art Old White Guys Parliament Cards External Link to Grantland Articles on Diplo…

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58. Cat in the Box (2022) 1:43:19

10d ago1:43:19

1:43:19

Schrodinger's Cat, the game! We wanted to put trick taking on the menu this year and drafted this lovely game, however, we put Arcs up first before actually getting to it. But that's not to say there's something here, potentially for everyone! Come hang. Box Art Cat in a Box Cards Board The Ranking Arcs Root Brass Dominion Twilight Struggle Nemesis…

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56. Sea Salt and Paper (2022) 1:44:32

10d ago1:44:32

1:44:32

"Wouldn't it be tight if everyone was chill to each other?" - Yes, yes it would be. This game may well be the perfect game for everyone to buy and have, and is cheap enough and easy enough to get to back up that sentiment. Come hear why! Box Art Cards More Cards Ranking Root Brass Birmingham Dominion Twilight Struggle Ark Nova Nemesis Dune Imperium…

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55. Vijayanagara (2024) 2:02:53

10d ago2:02:53

2:02:53

Welcome to Medievil India, where the Sultanate, Bahmani Empire, and Vijayanagara vie for control of India. This game is art, history, and board game rolled up into one in a magical way, and introduces a new ICS structure to the COIN formula you may already be familiar with. Come and Enjoy! Box Art Empty Board Full Board Ranking Root Brass Birmingha…

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54. The Quacks of Quedlinburg (2018) 1:44:41

10d ago1:44:41

1:44:41

Quack Quack people! Quacks Box Art Cauldron Components Ranking Root Brass Birmingham Dominion Twilight Struggle Ark Nova Nemesis Dune Imperium Wonderlands War Feast for Odin Wingspan Mahjong Azul Fromage JOTL Fort Mind MGMT Quoridor Go Tokaido Turncoats Flamecraft Chess Betrayal Cosmic Frog Catan Scythe Disney Villainous Sheepy Time Ticket to Ride …

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53. Fromage (2024) 2:14:33

10d ago2:14:33

2:14:33

You guys. It's Cheese. Best Cheese According to Decoy Box Art Lazy Susan! Full Board Example Sandbox on Getting Blocked The Ranking Root Brass Birmingham Dominion Twilight Struggle Ark Nova Nemesis Dune Imperium Wonderlands War Feast for Odin Wingspan Mahjong Azul JOTL Fort Mind MGMT Quoridor Go Tokaido Turncoats Flamecraft Chess Betrayal Cosmic Fr…

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52. Ticket to Ride (2004) 1:33:31

10d ago1:33:31

1:33:31

Welcome to your homework. A game that is as universal as Catan? And potentially as important? Either way, come hang. Ranking Root Brass Birmingham Dominion Twilight Struggle Ark Nova Nemesis Dune Imperium Wonderlands War Feast for Odin Wingspan Mahjong Azul JOTL Fort Mind MGMT Quoridor Go Tokaido Turncoats Flamecraft Chess Betrayal Cosmic Frog Cata…

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GGPS: Nemesis Lockdown (2022) 2:03:54

10d ago2:03:54

2:03:54

Welcome to the second installment of the Nemesis Family of Games! Lockdown is a great addition to your Nemesis cabinet, and spoiler alert, my favorite version of the game! Welcome back JC to the show, and enjoy the surprise at the end of the show! Sample Objective Card Skwid Kill Card Action Card Example Game Board Example Box Art The Ranking Root …

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51. Turncoats (2021) 1:39:04

15d ago1:39:04

1:39:04

This game is the best game you've never heard of! Can't wait for you all to check this one out! Also, check this out. Game Carrying Case Components Full Setup The List Root Brass Birmingham Dominion Twilight Struggle Ark Nova Nemesis Dune Imperium Wonderlands War Feast for Odin Wingspan Mahjong Azul JOTL Fort Mind MGMT Quoridor Go Tokaido Flamecraf…

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50. Azul (2017) 1:52:26

15d ago1:52:26

1:52:26

Welcome to our 50th game! We've had quite the journey with this show, and are very excited to share this game with you as our 50th. May the next 50 be even better than the first! Cover Art BGA Example The List Root Brass Birmingham Dominion Twilight Struggle Ark Nova Nemesis Dune Imperium Wonderlands War Feast for Odin Wingspan Mahjong JOTL Fort Mi…

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49. Discworld: Ankh Morkpork (2011) 1:39:53

15d ago1:39:53

1:39:53

It isn't that I don't want to not like this game, nor is it not that I don't want to not be non-positive, but I have a sneaking suspicion that all of this is all a farce, even this very episode! Relevant Cards: The Ranking Root Brass Birmingham Dominion Twilight Struggle Ark Nova Nemesis Dune Imperium Wonderlands War Feast for Odin Wingspan Mahjong…

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48. A Feast for Odin (2016) 1:58:23

15d ago1:58:23

1:58:23

We're back! This season is all killer no filler, and first up is a stone cold classic that makes even Decoy excited to play it! Welcome back to Gettin Gamey! Action Board: Empty Player Board: Completed Player Board Example:

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GGPS: Season 3 Draft 1:16:21

15d ago1:16:21

1:16:21

Welcome back to the Gettin Gamey Panel Series! This time Decoy and I discuss and draft our games for Season 3, which when it's all said and done will put us at 60 games! We'll start releasing Season 3 in the fall as usual, so thanks for listening, and stay tuned :D

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47. Gloomhaven JOTL (2020) 2:40:13

15d ago2:40:13

2:40:13

Welcome to the final game of season 2! While this isn't the finale, it is in some ways as it'll be the last new game we cover this year! We've been teasing it for a while, so now come check the mammoth that is Gloomhaven!

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45. Poker (1810) 2:36:29

15d ago2:36:29

2:36:29

We're approaching the end of season 2! And this is one is a special one in a lot of ways :) Does it even belong on our list? Come hang :)

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44. Greed (1984) 2:26:50

15d ago2:26:50

2:26:50

Dice! In their rawest, and simplest form, with what few may know as part of this game (I think this is one of those games where different environments yield different versions of the game) as some theft as a part of our Greed. Come listen to us approach the Season Finale, and 50 games!

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43. Royal Game of UR (-2600) 1:57:13

15d ago1:57:13

1:57:13

Come experience the oldest game in human history. If you're not intrigued...idk what else to tell you. The List: Root Brass Birmingham Dominion Twilight Struggle Dune Imperium Nemesis Ark Nova Mahjong Fort Wingspan Wonderland’s War Go Chess Tokaido Flamecraft Betrayal Cosmic Frog Hnefatafl Scythe Quoridor Red Dragon Inn Sheepy Time Disney Villainou…

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42. Flamecraft (2022) 1:52:25

15d ago1:52:25

1:52:25

Let the magic wash over you! This game captured the hearts of many in 2022, and has spread like wildfire for good reason. It's the perfect sort of game you can play casual, or a little more gritty if you want, and will leave you smiling at the art and puns along the way. Come chill with this one and you won't be disappointed. The List: Root Brass B…

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41. Fireball Island (1986) 1:39:11

15d ago1:39:11

1:39:11

Well well well...Mouse Trap's protege has finally entered the chat... The List: Root Brass Birmingham Dominion Twilight Struggle Dune Imperium Nemesis Ark Nova Mahjong Fort Wingspan Wonderland’s War Go Chess Tokaido Betrayal Cosmic Frog Hnefatafl Scythe Quoridor Red Dragon Inn Sheepy Time Disney Villainous Catan Incan Gold Clue Scrabble Mancala Str…

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40. Nemesis (2018) 2:13:03

15d ago2:13:03

2:13:03

Well, the long wait is finally over. Perhaps the most mentioned and hinted game by us has its own episode finally! I don't think this game needs any further adieu... The List: Root Brass Birmingham Dominion Twilight Struggle Dune Imperium Ark Nova Mahjong Fort Wingspan Wonderland’s War Go Chess Tokaido Betrayal Cosmic Frog Hnefatafl Scythe Quoridor…

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39. Cluedo (1949) 2:02:28

15d ago2:02:28

2:02:28

This is a big one folks. It's one of the inaugural games that triggered the thought behind this show's existence! We've come a long way, and are so happy to have gotten the opportunity to work on this project! Come chill :)The List: Root Brass Birmingham Dominion Twilight Struggle Dune Imperium Ark Nova Mahjong Fort Wingspan Wonderland’s War Go Che…

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38. Twilight Struggle (2005) 2:26:04

15d ago2:26:04

2:26:04

I didn't expect Decoy's suggestions of games to strike me the way they have this season, and perhaps the best example of this phenomena is this game! I can't stress enough just how special this one is! Come hang :) The List: Root Brass Birmingham Dominion Dune Imperium Ark Nova Mahjong Fort Wingspan Wonderland’s War Go Chess Tokaido Betrayal Cosmic…

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37. Mahjong (1850) 2:12:57

15d ago2:12:57

2:12:57

This game is a hard one to quantify in a lot of ways! It's both 1850 and 1920, it's both Mahjong and Riichi Mahjong, it's both awesome and hard to actually actualize! Come hang :) The List: Root Brass Birmingham Dominion Dune Imperium Ark Nova Fort Wingspan Wonderland’s War Go Chess Tokaido Betrayal Cosmic Frog Hnefatafl Scythe Quoridor Red Dragon …

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36. Red Dragon Inn (2007) 2:07:19

15d ago2:07:19

2:07:19

"In Red Dragon Inn, you and your friends are a party of heroic, fantasy adventurers. You've raided the dungeon, killed the monsters, and taken their treasure. Now you're back, and what better way to celebrate your most recent victory than to spend an evening at the Red Dragon Inn. You and your adventuring companions will spend the night drinking, g…

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35. Root (2018) 2:26:40

15d ago2:26:40

2:26:40

It's hard to encapsulate the description of this episode in just a few words. Let's just say, without this game, there is no this show. A monumental game and a monumental episode. The List: Brass Birmingham Dominion Dune Imperium Ark Nova Fort Wingspan Wonderland’s War Go Chess Tokaido Betrayal Cosmic Frog Hnefatafl Scythe Quoridor Sheepy Time Disn…

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34. Disney Villainous (2018) 1:47:29

15d ago1:47:29

1:47:29

Welp, with a title like this, Its about 50/50. It's either good, or its trash (which i guess is always the case with games). But this one is better than people give it credit for, or than you might think. And you can say mean shit about cute Disney characters too... The List: Brass Birmingham Dominion Dune Imperium Ark Nova Fort Wingspan Wonderland…

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33. Dune Imperium (2020) 1:55:48

15d ago1:55:48

1:55:48

There's so much content on this game! It's one of our favorites, and we couldn't cover it all, but we definitely had a good time with this one! Come enjoy DI in all its glory :) The List Brass Birmingham Dominion Ark Nova Fort Wingspan Wonderland’s War Go Chess Tokaido Betrayal Cosmic Frog Hnefatafl Scythe Quoridor Sheepy Time Catan Incan Gold Scra…

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32. Sheepy Time (2021) 1:50:51

15d ago1:50:51

1:50:51

Welcome to the best gambling game you probably didn't know about! And if you do know about it, guess what happened when we played our first game... The List Brass Birmingham Dominion Ark Nova Fort Wingspan Wonderland’s War Go Chess Tokaido Betrayal Cosmic Frog Hnefatafl Scythe Quoridor Catan Incan Gold Scrabble Mancala Stratego Dominoes Parcheesi R…

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31. Betrayal (2004) 2:14:56

15d ago2:14:56

2:14:56

Our first horror game...and arguably the best of its class! We're talking betrayal with the pros. Come hang. The List Brass Birmingham Dominion Ark Nova Fort Wingspan Wonderland’s War Go Chess Tokaido Cosmic Frog Hnefatafl Scythe Quoridor Catan Incan Gold Scrabble Mancala Stratego Dominoes Parcheesi Risk Checkers Trivial Pursuit Guess Who? Backgamm…

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30. Tokaido (2012) 1:50:38

15d ago1:50:38

1:50:38

It's a bird. It's a plane. It's the one and only friendly Japanese Travel game! The List Brass Birmingham Dominion Ark Nova Fort Wingspan Wonderland’s War Go Chess Cosmic Frog Hnefatafl Scythe Quoridor Catan Incan Gold Scrabble Mancala Stratego Dominoes Parcheesi Risk Checkers Trivial Pursuit Guess Who? Backgammon Battleship Monopoly Kerplunk! Chin…

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29. Ark Nova (2021) 2:02:34

15d ago2:02:34

2:02:34

We've never been so split on a game here at GG I don't think. Even if we have, we've got a very special guest to help us break the tie! Come chill as we can't agree at all on 2021's hotness! The List Brass Birmingham Dominion Fort Wingspan Wonderland’s War Go Chess Cosmic Frog Hnefatafl Scythe Quoridor Catan Incan Gold Scrabble Mancala Stratego Dom…

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28. Cosmic Frog (2020) 1:51:46

15d ago1:51:46

1:51:46

The name of this one is quite something. If only I could put the art on the title of this episode. Don't sleep on this one y'all! Get in here. The List: Brass Birmingham Dominion Fort Wingspan Wonderland’s War Go Chess Hnefatafl Scythe Quoridor Catan Incan Gold Scrabble Mancala Stratego Dominoes Parcheesi Risk Checkers Trivial Pursuit Guess Who? Ba…

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27. Quoridor (1997) 1:30:22

15d ago1:30:22

1:30:22

I mentioned in the draft episode how I happened upon this game, and let me just say here for the record, that nostalgia is not doing as much heavy lifting on this game as may meet the eye. Come hang :) The List: Brass Birmingham Dominion Fort Wingspan Wonderland’s War Go Chess Hnefatafl Scythe Catan Incan Gold Scrabble Mancala Stratego Dominoes Par…

5M ago1:35:15

1:35:15

I've got a clever plan to rebuild the Empire in my image and that plan is gun. Today we're talking about the Admiral! Join us in welcoming Kolt Bode (aka arsenicandoldmice), who wrote the original Void Chronicler Guide for the Admiral here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3332175/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-admiral…

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