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In Episode 13, Craig and Dave discuss the important topic of what criteria, mechanics, or other qualities make a board game a keeper, one they keep going back to. They also take a look at a number of small games, like Spyfall, releasing later this year from Cryptozoic, Lost Legacy: The Starship from Alderac, Bandu from Zoch, and the Bravest Warriors Cooperative Dice Game from Cyptozoic. They also announce their Valentines Day Games for Two Giveaway where they're giving away a copy of Patchwork, designed by Uwe Rosenberg and published by Mayfair and Akrotiri, designed by Jay Cormier and Sen-Foong Lim and published by Z-Man Games. They also discuss upcoming reviews from the Indie Game Alliance line of games, define FLGS in their What the What? segment and talk about a bunch of games on Dave's list. Lastly, they pick up the guantlet thrown down by a fellow podcaster. Ball's in your court now.

Show Times:

Spyfall (Cryptozoic): 3:00

Lost Legacy: The Starship (AEG): 10:45

Bandu (Zoch): 16:30

Bravest Warriors Dice Game (Cryptozoic): 22:30

Botch Games For Two Valentine's Giveaway! (Akrotiri, Patchwork): 27:30

Indie Game Alliance: 32:00

What the What? FLGS defined: 34:45

Dive Dice Games (Diceperados, My Neighbor Monster, Downgo Dungeon): 42:30

Wrath of Kings CoolMiniOrNot): 46:45

Mini Theme: Crag > A-Aron: 51:30

Main Theme: Keeper Games: 53:00

In episode 8, Dave and Craig talk about some of the games they've been playing this week, with a focus on gaming with their families. Craig talks Rumble in the House and Loot Letter, and Dave talks some younger games he plays with his 3 year old, including Sneaky Snacky Squirrel. They also hype some games they want to get their hands on including Xia and Wir Sind Das Volk. Lastly, they wrap up with their best bang for your buck, most games possible, $100 list to start a collection for anyone newer to the hobby with three lists, each targetted at a differing preferred play style. 

Show Times:

Rumble in the House (Flatlined Games):6:00

My Little Pony: Rainbow Magic (Hasbro): 14:30

Sneaky Snacky Squirrel (Educational Insights): 17:30

Munchkin Loot Letter (AEG, SJ Games): 18:30

Red7 (Asmadi): 21:00

Xia: Legends of a Drift System (Far Off Games): 30:00

Wir Sind Das Volk! (Histogame): 34:30

Yo-Kai Watch Model Kits: 36:45

Cards Against Humanity Puzzle Wrap-up: 41:00

$100 Collection Starter Lists: 46:30

In Epidsode 7 of the Botch Games Podcast, Dave and Craig discuss the last two games in the Alderac Black Box: Doomtown Seventh Hero and Trains. They also list their personal New Years gaming resolutions and resolutions for the blog and podcast. Finally, they go in depth on some entry level games to teach non-gaming friends and family, equating each game to a traditional game as a way to introduce new players to the hobby. 

Have a Happy New Year!

Show Times:

Doomtown Seventh Hero (AEG): 3:00

Trains (AEG): 10:00

Black Box Giveaway Winner: 20:00

New Years Gaming Resolutions: 24:00

Why Don't We Drink?: 48:00

Intro/Entry Level Games: 50:00

Red7 (Asmadi): 53:00

Fluxx (Looney Labs): 55:00

Love Letter (AEG): 56:30

Tsuro (Calliope):59:00

Jungle Speed: 1:10:30

Settlers of Catan (Mayfair): 1:05:15

Zombie Dice/Chupacabra: SUrvive the Night (SJ Games): 1:08:15

Ticket to Ride (Days of Wonder): 1:13:00

Splendor (Space Cowboys): 1:16:30

Episode 5 is where you get to hear the crinkling of gift wrap as we open our gifts to each other for the frst annual Botch Christmas-Cast! We discuss the games we been playing like Mars Attacks: The Dice Game fro Steve Jackson Games and Pandemic:The Cure from Z-Man Games. Also we talk in depth about Cooperative board games and why we feel that evey gaming group should have a few in their collection. As a special bonus, you get to hear thoughts from and discussion with our always talked about, but never heard from, sound editor Chuck.

Lastly as a special year end giveaway, spawned from our love of the collection of games and our love for you, our listeners, we're giving away a copy of AEG's Black Friday Black Box! It's double the love giveaway!

Show Times: 

AEG Black Box Giveaway!: 2:00

Mars Attacks: The Dice Game (Steve Jackson Games): 5:30

Pandemic: The Cure (Z-Man Games): 13:45

First Annual Botch Christmas-Cast!: 21:00

Doomtown Reloaded (AEG): 22:45

Castles of Mad King Ludwig (Bezier): 25:00

Arcadia Quest Kickstarter Figures (CoolMiniOrNot): 27:15

Warhammer 40k Dark Vengeance (Games Workshop): 31:00

In Depth: Cooperative Games: 38:45

Episode 4 of the Botch Games podcast where we dig more in depth into the games in AEG's Black Box, take a look at Mantic's Mars Attacks, and talk at length about Dice Mechanics in a wide scope of games. 

Show Times: 

AEG Black Box: 1:45

Maximum Throwdown Overload: 4:00

Guildhall: Seven Seas: 11:15

Mars Attacks: 18:00 

Star Wars Imperial Assault: 36:00

In Depth: Dice Mechanics: 43:30

Episode 3 of the Botch Games podcast where Dave and Craig talk in depth about Board Game expansions. Are they necessary? Are they expected? Listen to our take on why they exist and must exist. We also talk about Red 7, 7 Wonders: Babel, Robotech Tactics, Steampunk Rally, and the upcoming 2015 NOVA Charity Auction and our planned donation. We also unpack the 2014 AEG Black Box!

One of the most qualified industry leaders in premium sales is Christian Molnar, who is directly responsible for the unprecedented growth that The Philadelphia Eagles had moving from Veterans Stadium to Lincoln Financial Field. Molnar talks about his legacy at building up the premium seating retention program during his initial tenure at the Eagles, then deciding to challenge himself in Los Angeles with AEG at the Staples Center during one of the worst periods for premium sales during the 2008 economic crash. Now, returning to the Eagles after three years away, Molnar has helped retain and develop some of the best fans in the business. Molnar shares some of his insights into what makes premium sales work, as well as what too many other sales departments do wrong while assuming the sale. Twitter: @Mole72

Ontario Reign Team President Justin Kemp oversees one of the newer ECHL franchises in one of the newest arenas in the country. Situated in Ontario, California on land that used to be a racetrack, the entire footprint has been developed into a dynamic revenue stream, including a mall, car dealerships and arena. Kemp talks about the ability to draw out fans in the local area, some of the sports marketing tactics he employs, and how to achieve great activation for corporate sponsors.