Episode 259: Dracula vs Van Helsing, Splendor Duel, Age of Innovation

The Board Game BBQ Podcast

In this episode, Def, Adrian and Dan discuss the hype around Disney Lorcana, the effect of starting to cool on a game you first loved, and big things that come in small boxes! In Sizzling Games, Dan is comparing cards to catch a count, Adrian is collecting crowns in close competition, and Def is creating combinations to cultivate a culture capital.

There's also the Question of the Pod, Swear an Oath, and all of the usual shenanigans you've come to expect from the Board Game BBQ Podcast.

New Question of the Pod: How does hype around board games influence you?

Sizzling Games:

Dracula vs Van Helsing (41:00)

Splendor Duel (51:05)

Age of Innovation (58:15)

Question of the Pod Recap: (1:16:15)

Swear An Oath: (1:29:45)

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Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed:
Earth (2023), Disney Lorcana (2023), Tash Kalar: Arena of Legends (2013), Knarr (2023), Patchwork (2014), Framework (2022), Final Girl (2021), Dracula vs Van Helsing (2023), Splendor Duel (2022), Age of Innovation (2023), Tammany Hall (2007), Lacrimosa (2022), Too Many Bones: Unbreakable (2023), Battlecrest (2022)

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