Play Games, Lose Friends

The list continues, this time covering quite a few changes and new additions from last year's list. Ryan and Ken played quite a bit together to celebrate Ken's birthday, including four new titles, two of which were birthday gifts! Ken really, really disliked Sol: Last Days of a Star, but he was mostly alone in that sentiment. Ryan and Ken fell in love with a new trick-taker and finally find a hidden movement game that Ken enjoyed. Yes, miracles do exist.Games DiscussedAncient KnowledgeEmpire's EndLunarSea Salt & PaperSol: Last Days of a StarMind MGMTInside JobVisit us at https://shows.acast.com/playgameslosefriends for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow!

It's a new year and that means it's time to revisit our Top 50 of all time! Ken and Ryan take a look at 50-41, and as expected Ken still hates where Ryan has Wingspan ranked. The guys played a whole slew of new games, including a new crowdfunded buzz game in Bloodstones. Ken shares his feelings on The White Castle, Ryan got some Spirit Island in with his favorite co-op partner, and both share their top picks for owned games they want to play the most in 2024!Games DiscussedThe White CastleBloodstonesDice Throne AdventuresExpeditionsYokai SketchNicodemusHookyScoutWalkie TalkieSpirit IslandPaleoVisit us at [url=https://shows.acast.com/playgameslosefriends]https://shows.acast.com/playgameslosefriends[/url] for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at [url=https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends]https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends[/url], or on Twitter at [url=https://twitter.com/pglfshow]@PGLFShow[/url]!

Ken and Ryan recant the games they loved from 2023, both new releases and their personal favorites from 2023 and past years. Ken laments about lack of time for games, and Ryan pushes BGA to no avail, but has been really enjoying it himself. The guys discuss a long played list and a super solid deckbuilder of the digital variety. On to 2024 and more gaming!Top 5 2023 ReleasesRyanThe White CastleSailThat's Not a HatKnarrForest ShuffleHonorable Mention - EarthKenDisney LorcanaDisney AnimatedExpeditionsStar Wars: the Deckbuilding GameEarthTop 5 Games of the YearRyanSailThe White CastleScout12 Chip TrickThe Old King's CrownHonorable Mention - TapestryKenForest ShuffleMuseum Suspects12 Chip TrickTournament FishingGI Joe Deck Building GameTop 5 Most Anticipated Games of 2024RyanGuards of Atlantis 2SkyriseWeirdwood ManorCaptain FlipFairyHonorable Mention - ArcsKenCitiesThe Old King's CrownWar Chest: NightfallThe Vale of EternityIncuboHonorable Mention - Star Wars UnlimitedGames DiscussedCobalt CoreSpicySea Salt & PaperNoobs in SpaceGapThe White CastleHoney BuzzThe GameForest ShuffleKnarrGo Nuts for Donuts

The less-than-dynamic duo went to PAX Unplugged and as usual had a fantastic experience. Ken got skunked on promos but scored a whole bunch of Lorcana, and Ryan came home with all of the games on his must-buy list. Plenty of games were played over the weekend, including some notable new releases, and a few of the 2023-fulfilled Kickstarters also saw some table time. Huge thanks to the PAX folks for yet another great show!Games DiscussedThe White CastleScoutSpicyQwixxDungeon Raiders9 LivesRingmasterFairy LightsHalloween PartyForest ShuffleMoonExpeditionsICECat in the BoxAmerican Psycho: A Killer GameGapVisit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow!

It's that time of year again! The guys are heading to PAX Unplugged and have their games ready to go. Shopping lists are discussed and some new predictions are on the table as well. Ken went on an epic Black Friday shopping spree at one of his favorite stores and Ryan held off to save budget to shop on the PAX expo floor. There was some major gaming happening over the Thanksgiving holiday as well, so listen in to hear the favorites!Games DiscussedJust OneRomi RamiThat's Not a HatPoint CityDisney LorcanaBattletech12 Chip TrickThe Crew: Mission Deep SeaGosu XTruffle ShuffleAurumMonsdrawsityDistrict NoirMage KnightSailKnarrWormholesSo CloverThunder Road: VendettaEliminoVisit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow!

The guys are back and reviewing two games this episode while enjoying some fine brews! Stonemaier Games was kind enough to provide the show with a review copy of Between Two Cities: Essential Edition, and a highly-anticipated Kickstarter copy of Wild Realms arrived and hit the table last game night. A deeper look into Deep Rock Galactic is discussed, Ryan finally got to play Honey Buzz, and the both fawn over a new trick taker that has them both smitten.Games DiscussedBetween Two Cities: Essential EditionWild RealmsDeep Rock GalacticHoney Buzz12 Chip TrickMercurialVisit us at http://www.playgameslosefriends.com for more episodes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/playgameslosefriends, or on Twitter at @PGLFShow!