We look back at all the many games we were most excited about at the start of the year to see if they were good, if we had a chance to play them, and overall what our impression of the year was in 2024.

Question of the Week: If your local library could only shelve three board games, which three would you recommend they start with to reach as many people as possible?

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We're thrilled to have Geof Gambill back on the show, who previously hosted The Long View, to discuss game design quantity vs. quality. Join us for a lengthy discussion about how games have evolved, where they can sometimes go wrong, and what successful decision spaces look like for us in 2024.

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Check out Victory Points: First Article is up from Mel Gomez-Erickson: "Finding Safety in Blood on the Clocktower’s Community of Liars"

https://boardgameacademics.com/finding-safety-in-blood-on-the-clocktowers-community-of-liars/

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• Acquisition Disorders: Vestige, Storyfold, Dogs of War, Arkham Horror: Love Letter
• At the Table Reviews: Unconscious Mind, Windmill Valley, Reykholt

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This week, we're looking at 12 games that fit the theme of the season. That is, counting down from 12! Enjoy twelve games with numbers in their titles, plus a rundown of some of the games we've been playing lately, and our recap of PAX Unplugged 2024.

• Question of the Week:
• Acquisition Disorders: War of the Ring: Two Decades Limited Edition, Board & Dice Accessories and Deluxe Components
• At the Table Reviews: Souvenirs from Venice, Tabriz, Sparks, Draft & Write Records, Harvest