Edward's Review of Chili Mafia
My family loves this game. My sister has not yet played it because it's a little over her skill level. But my mom, dad and I love this game. We have played this game dozens of times. When it comes to the expansion (which I wi...
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Edward's Review of Chili Mafia
My family loves this game. My sister has not yet played it because it's a little over her skill level. But my mom, dad and I love this game. We have played this game dozens of times. When it comes to the expansion (which I wi...
Interview with Brian Reynolds from The Bridge Teachers
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Interview with Professor & Author Marco Arnaudo
In a past episode, our guest Camilla Zamboni mentioned The Tabletop Revolution , a fascinating book by fellow professor Marco Arnaudo. In it, Prof. Arnaudo explores the dramatic evolution of board games—how mechanics have tra...
Sea Salt & Paper
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About the Hosts
Adam F. Collins
Host, Editor, Producer
Adam has been playing games all his life. He started out with the classic Parker Brothers and Milton Bradley games of Clue, Monopoly, Operation, Risk, and Axis & Allies. His extended family was avid card game players. Euchre and rummy were big. Then, along came The Settlers of Catan and it all changed. Since that fateful day, Adam has consumed all this board gaming. He and his business partner started a board game publishing company. Adam started this podcast.
Edward "The Son"
Co-Host
Edward "The Son" has literally been a gamer his whole life. He started playing King of Tokyo when he was three and hasn’t looked back. He is an avid chess player as well. He and his dad play any game that comes their way. Edward has recently shown interest in being a podcaster. So, here he is!