Best Dylan Maltby Podcasts (2023)

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157 - Game Spotlight: Cat in the Box 19:57

2h ago19:57

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Y'know what board games could use more of? Quantum Theory! But let's make it a classic trick-taking game! ... Okay, so this is the game that no one asked for, but ended up being a great concept. What color is the card in your hand? It's never truly certain until you play it! Do you have a game you'd like us to spotlight? Let us know at innkeepersta…

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156 - Top 3 Qualities We Look For in a Game Store 17:45

14d ago17:45

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We talk a lot about games... But what about the places you buy them? In this episode, Dlyan and Bill turn the Top 3 list a tad askew and discuss the top three things they think any good game store should have. What do you look for in a game store? What Top 3 list should we do next? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com!…

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155 - Game Spotlight: Sushi Go 17:09

28d ago17:09

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It's been ten years since it came out, but Sushi Go is still a great game, earning its place as a classic in the hearts of many gamers. In this episode, Bill and Dylan discuss Sushi Go, as well as its successor, Sushi Go Party. Do you have a game you'd like us to spotlight? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com!…

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154 - Top 3 Cooperative Games 21:51

1M ago21:51

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Can't we all just get along? Sometimes, you want to play a game, but you're not necessarily in a competitive mood. Cooperative games have got you covered! In this episode, Bill and Dylan talk about their favorite three cooperative games. What are your favorite co-op games? What other Top 3 lists would you like our innkeepers to create? Let us know …

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153 - Game Spotlight: Similo 14:36

2M ago14:36

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Dylan tells Bill about a game he enjoys playing with his kids: Similo. A quick setup, quick teach, and quick play, Similo is a great breadstick game that takes the children's game Guess Who to the next level, incorporating a variety of popular characters and making the game enjoyable for all ages. Do you have a game you'd like the Innkeepers to spo…

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152 - Top 3 Games Based on an IP 21:13

2M ago21:13

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Dylan and Bill talk about their favorite three games that are based on previously-existing intellectual properties. What are your favorite games based on an IP? Are there any Top 3 lists you'd like to hear us make? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com!By Bill Giles and Dylan Maltby

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151 - Game Spotlight: Picture Perfect 18:15

3M ago18:15

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Hooray! Dylan's back! And he's ready to talk board games! In this episode, Bill tells Dylan about a game he's played that Dylan hasn't had an opportunity to get to the table yet. Picture Perfect mixes aspects of spacial reasoning, memory, and a little bit of deduction in a fun, Roaring '20s-themed photo op. Do you have a game you'd like the Innkeep…

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150 - Top 3 Games of a Non-Gamer 22:35

3M ago22:35

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Dylan couldn't make it this week, so Bill invited a guest host: Jordan Davis, aka "SpliceStream." Jordan's interests lie more in video games and streaming Smash Brothers and amiibo content, but he plays board games on the rare occasion and has a few that are among his favorites. He discusses his Top 3 games in this unusual episode! Do you have a no…

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149 - Game Spotlight: The Resistance 18:59

4M ago18:59

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This is another game that's a bit older, but it's also an absolute classic. If you're a fan of social deduction games, this is either one that you've played a million times or one that you should play at least once. What do you think of The Resistance? Do you have another social deduction game that you love? Do you have any suggestions for games we…

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Format Change Announcement! 1:57

4M ago1:57

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We're changing things up for the podcast. We'll be back next week with a full episode.By Bill Giles and Dylan Maltby

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148 - 3rd Anniversary Show - Our Top 10 Favorite Games! 1:02:29

4M ago1:02:29

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A little over a year ago, The Innkeeper's Table hit Episode #100 and listed our Top 10 favorite games of all time. We've decided to make that a part of our yearly tradition as we celebrate the founding of our podcast. So, as The Innkeeper's Table podcast turned 3 this week, Bill and Dylan revisit and discuss their Top 10 lists. What do you think of…

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147 - Game Spotlight: Lords of Waterdeep 19:48

5M ago19:48

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So sorry to miss you last week! Life happens, but we're back with another episode. This week, Dylan and Bill discuss Lords of Waterdeep, one of the best known examples of a worker placement game. Have you played this game? What did you think? What game would you like us to spotlight next? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com.…

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146 - "Mailbag": Culling Your Collection 21:53

5M ago21:53

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The mailbag is empty today, so the innkeepers have chosen their own topic to discuss. How do you know when it's time to start culling your collection? What should you cull, and what should you keep? How should you go about determining which games should go to make room for new ones? We'd love to be answering your questions instead, so get your ques…

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145 - Top 3 Games' Art 20:55

5M ago20:55

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The Innkeepers list some of the games with their favorite art! What artwork from a game stands out to you? What Top 3 list would you like us to do next? How do you think we're doing, and how could we improve the podcast? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com!By Bill Giles and Dylan Maltby

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144 - Game Spotlight: Blood on the Clocktower 22:35

6M ago22:35

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It's a dark day in the town of Ravenwood Bluff. Evil forces are at play, and the townspeople must work together to determine which amongst their number is a demon in disguise! In this episode, Dylan and Bill discuss the social deduction game Blood on the Clocktower. Who are the traitors among them? What secrets do the other players know? And which …

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143 - Spiel des Jahres Spotlight: Hoity Toity (1990) 20:25

6M ago20:25

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It may be a little bit late, but Bill and Dylan are finally ready to talk about Hoity Toity, the 1990 winner of the prestigious Spiel des Jahres, or "Game of the Year" award! Have you ever played Hoity Toity? Did you enjoy it? Which of the innkeepers did your opinion fall more in line with? What game or gaming-related topic would you like us to dis…

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142 - How should you play when teaching a game to new players? 20:34

6M ago20:34

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Everyone likes to win, but what about when you're teaching a game to someone who's new to that game, or even to board games in general? The innkeepers discuss. Do you agree with Bill and Dylan on this issue? We'd love to hear your opinion! Send us an email at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com to let us know what you think is the proper way to handle…

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141 - SaltCON 2023 Recap 19:19

6M ago19:19

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Bill and Dylan attended SaltCON in Layton, Utah at the beginning of March. In this episode, they discuss how things went, what games they enjoyed, and just give an overview on what stood out to them about the convention. Have you been to a board game convention? We'd love to hear about it! Send us an email at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com and te…

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140 - Top 3 Legacy/Campaign Games 19:24

7M ago19:24

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Often, when you play a board game, it's done in just an hour or two. But some games last longer—even spanning multiple sessions. In some games, the way you played in an earlier session can affect the outcome of a later game. In this episode, Dylan and Bill talk about their favorite legacy games and campaign-based games. What did you think of our to…

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139 - Game Spotlight: Tokaido 20:49

7M ago20:49

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Painting gets you points. Going to the hot springs gets you points. Meeting people gets you points. Eating delicious food gets you points. ... There's a lot of ways to get points. Tokaido is a game that has been lovingly referred to as "competitively having the nicest day." It can somehow feel zen and cutthroat at the same time. Join the Innkeepers…

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138 - Spiel des Jahres Spotlight: Cafe International (1989) 16:59

7M ago16:59

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Dylan and Bill discuss the next entry in their survey of Spiel des Jahres (Game of the Year) winners. This month's game is the 1989 winner, Cafe International. Are you enjoying our exploration of Spiel des Jahres winners? Have you played Cafe International? What did you think of it? Do you have any games you'd like us to review? Any questions you'd…

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137 - Mailbag: Rondel Games 16:43

7M ago16:43

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Bill and Dylan respond to a listener's request to discuss what a rondel is and how they can factor into board games. What's your favorite rondel game? Did we miss any? What questions or topics to do have for the innkeepers? Send them to us at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com! And don't forget to leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!…

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136 - Top 3 Worker Placement Games 18:56

8M ago18:56

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Dylan and Bill list their favorite games centered around a worker placement mechanic. Are there any of your favorite worker placement games that we left off? Do you have an idea for a Top 3 list that you'd like us to do? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com! And if you like the show, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or anywhere else …

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135 - Game Spotlight: Mystery of the Abbey 22:46

8M ago22:46

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With the sad news of designer Serge Laget's passing, The Innkeepers discuss one of their favorite games from his repertoire. This next-level evolution of the Clue/Cluedo-style murder mystery has now become a classic. Have you had the chance to play Mystery of the Abbey? What was your experience like? Or perhaps you're still looking for this now-out…

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134 - Spiel des Jahres Spotlight: Barbarossa (1988) 18:57

8M ago18:57

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The innkeepers talk about the 1988 Spiel des Jahres winner, Barbarossa, later rereleased under the name "Dohdles." This was a harder one to get hold of, so we'd love to hear if any of you have gotten the opportunity to play it! What was your experience? Did you enjoy it? Let us know your stories and thoughts, as well as any topics you'd like Dylan …

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133 - Mailbag: In defense of Monopoly 17:47

8M ago17:47

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Yes, you read that title right. One of our listeners submitted a question asking what makes Monopoly such a bad game, and our response was actually... to disagree. Can't wait to read the feedback on this one!By Bill Giles and Dylan Maltby

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132 - Top 3 Games We're Looking Forward to Playing in 2023 18:00

8M ago18:00

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It's a brand new year, and the innkeepers are looking forward to it! In this episode, Dylan and Bill talk about the top 3 new(ish) games each of them is looking forward to playing in 2023.By Bill Giles and Dylan Maltby

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131 - Game Spotlight: Dune Imperium 24:43

9M ago24:43

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The innkeepers are back! After a much-needed hiatus, Bill and Dylan are back and excited to talk about Dune: Imperium.By Bill Giles and Dylan Maltby

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We'll see you in January! 0:45

10M ago0:45

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The end of the year means so many wonderful things—friends, family, celebrations, and (hopefully) lots and lots of board games! Unfortunately, with so many things to do, we're going to have to take a (VERY brief!) hiatus. We'll be back on January 6th, though. In the meantime, Happy Holidays, and good gaming! We can't wait to welcome you back into t…

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130 - Top 3 Drafting Games 22:11

11M ago22:11

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The hosts discuss their top 3 drafting games. What are your top 3 drafting games? Do you agree with the hosts definition of what constitutes a drafting game? What Top 3 would you like us to do in the future? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com.By Bill Giles and Dylan Maltby

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129 - Game Spotlight: Fury of Dracula 25:23

11M ago25:23

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A dark chill has fallen across the land, and people are afraid to go out of their homes at night. It's not safe, for Dracula is prowling the streets and seeking to spread his dark influence! In this episode, the hosts are discussing the hidden movement classic, Fury of Dracula! Have you played Fury of Dracula? Which edition did you play? Do you hav…

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128 - Spiel des Jahres Spotlight: Auf Achse (1987) 23:02

11M ago23:02

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The hosts discuss the 1987 Spiel des Jahres winner, Auf Achse. Have you ever played Auf Achse? Do you know how to get hold of an English copy? What do you think of it? Let us know, and send in your suggestions for topics the innkeepers should discuss to innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com.By Bill Giles and Dylan Maltby

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127 - Mailbag: Games that "fired" other games 19:11

11M ago19:11

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The innkeepers respond to a listener question: "What board game has fired another board game for you?" Have you had a game "fire" another one? Which ones? And do you have a question you'd like the innkeepers to discuss? Share it with us at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com!By Bill Giles and Dylan Maltby

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126 - Top 3 Dice Games 18:37

12M ago18:37

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Sometimes dice get a bad rap, because they can add a lot of randomness to a game. But sometimes, a little randomness is just what a game needs. These are Dylan and Bill's favorite dice games. What are some of your favorite dice games? Are there any big ones that we missed? What Top 3 list would you like us to do in the future? Let us know at innkee…

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125 - Game Spotlight: Gizmos 18:03

12M ago18:03

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Who loves engine builders? Who loves building engines? Who loves engine builders about building engines!? Dylan and Bill discuss the power of science! Or at least the power of acrylic marbles. Whatever. This episode's about Gizmos. Have you played Gizmos? What did you think? What game should we spotlight in a future episode? Let us know at innkeepe…

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124 - Gaming FOMO 17:28

12M ago17:28

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The Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) is real, and it rears its head in the gaming community often. New games are constantly being released, and many of them have shiny, deluxe components. So how do gamers handle the desire to get hold of everything? How can you be responsible with your game-buying habits? The innkeepers discuss. Did this episode ring tru…

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123 - Spiel des Jahres Spotlight: Top Secret Spies/Heimlich & Co. (1986) 21:31

1y ago21:31

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Dylan and Bill discuss the 1986 Spiel des Jahres winner, Top Secret Spies, also known as Heimlich & Co. Have you tried this winner of the prestigious Game of the Year award? We'd love to hear what you think of it. What are some other topics you'd like to hear us discuss? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com.…

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122 - Mailbag: What games are there for kids that adults can enjoy? 17:13

1y ago17:13

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The Innkeepers respond to a listener question: What are some games for preteens that an adult can also enjoy playing with them? What are some of your recommendations in this area? Do you have a question for the hosts? Share them with us at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com!By Bill Giles and Dylan Maltby

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121 - Top 3 Games to Take on Vacation 20:59

1y ago20:59

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Summer may be almost over, but that's not the only time you can take a vacation. In this episode, the Innkeepers talk about the games they bring with them when they take a step away from the Inn. Do you have games you like to travel with? Great games to share with family or friends who are vacationing with you? Is there a Top 3 list you'd like us t…

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120 - Game Spotlight: Sheriff of Nottingham 20:18

1y ago20:18

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Lying, smuggling, and bribery... What a great family game! In Sheriff of Nottingham, players take turns playing the eponymous sheriff and inspecting the goods the other players bring to market. Will the players sneak illicit goods past the checkpoint? Or will some well-placed coin convince the sheriff to look the other way? Dylan and Bill discuss. …

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08/25/2022 Sick Day Announcement 0:35

1y ago0:35

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We apologize, but the innkeepers needed to take a sick day this week. We hate to disappoint you, but we hope you'll agree that it's for the best. Thanks for your patience!By Bill Giles and Dylan Maltby

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119 - Mailbag: How to handle Alpha Gaming 20:22

1y ago20:22

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The Innkeepers respond to a listener question: Sometimes, when you're playing a cooperative game, one player just gets so into things that they completely take over. What's the best way to handle this sort of situation while avoiding potential pitfalls? How do you handle a situation where one player takes over? Do you have any questions for the hos…

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118 - Top 3 Dexterity Games 21:09

1y ago21:09

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Dylan and Bill list their top 3 dexterity games, where how you place your pieces can matter just as much as where you place them. Do you have a favorite dexterity game? Is there a Top 3 list you'd like us to do? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com!By Bill Giles and Dylan Maltby

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117 - Game Spotlight: Arcane Academy 19:12

1y ago19:12

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Are you an overachiever? The sort of person who needs to be the best at every academic metric? The sort of person who stays up until all hours of the morning, studying, memorizing, chanting encantations and crafting magical items? Wait, there's MAGIC in this!? In this episode, Bill and Dylan discuss Arcane Academy by Eric Lang and Kevin Wilson, a g…

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116 - Recording plays 18:25

1y ago18:25

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Dylan and Bill talk about the pros and cons of keeping track of what games you've played, who won, and other statistics. Do you record your plays? Why or why not? Tell us about it at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com!By Bill Giles and Dylan Maltby

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115 - Spiel des Jahres Spotlight: Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective (1985) 20:17

1y ago20:17

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"Data! Data! Data! I cannot make bricks without clay!" The 1985 winner of the Spiel des Jahres award is all about gathering data to solve a series of mysteries. Bill and Dylan discuss (and debate, just a bit) the merits of this classic detective game. Have you ever played Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective? What did you think? Are there other de…

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114 - Mailbag: How to lose friends and influence family 18:57

1y ago18:57

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Some games have a reputation of "ending friendships." So are there games that you should avoid playing with people you care about at all costs? If you've got a question you'd like the hosts to discuss in an episode, send it to innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com! We'd love to hear from you!By Bill Giles and Dylan Maltby

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113 - Top 3 Games About Food 16:01

1y ago16:01

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Yum! Bill and Dylan discuss their favorite games that are about food. What Top 3 list would you like us to do next? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com.By Bill Giles and Dylan Maltby

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112 - Game Spotlight: Paint the Roses 22:57

1y ago22:57

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Co-op. Logic deduction. Shrubbery and flowers. Dylan and Bill discuss the new Alice in Wonderland-themed game, Paint the Roses. Is there a game you'd like to hear our thoughts on? Send us an email at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.comBy Bill Giles and Dylan Maltby

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111 - Spiel des Jahres Spotlight: Railway Rivals (1984) 22:50

1+ y ago22:50

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Dylan and Bill discuss the 1984 Spiel des Jahres winner: Railway Rivals. Have you ever played Railway Rivals? What did you think? Write to us at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com to share your thoughts!By Bill Giles and Dylan Maltby

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