settlers of catan

Jesse brings the case against her dad, Jim. They get together once a week to play Settlers of Catan. When the dice rolls start to favor Jesse, Jim accuses her of not rolling sufficiently. He then makes her use what he calls the "Cup of Shame" to ensure that the dice are rolled properly. She says there is nothing suspect about how she rolls dice, and that the Cup of Shame is unnecessary. Who’s right? Who’s wrong?

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Thanks to reddit user u/Colan_with_a_K for naming this week’s case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at maximumfun.reddit.com!

Judge John Hodgman’s Van Freaks Roadshow is getting ready to hit the road! Tickets are on sale now! Visit vanfreaksroadshow.com for dates, cities, and more information!

This week is a meandering discussion that includes NCAA conference expansion and media rights, streaming television numbers, cocaine, board game debates, nerd culture, and Marshall McLuhan. And not necessarily in that order. We also discuss iMDB, which once again causes the podcast to spiral. Good luck, listeners.

This week Mark and Allen break down the Episode that reveals where Jerry met his wife Gayle! Ann is preparing for Leslie's bachelorette party with what might be considered "typical" choices: dancing, Jell-O shots, strippers, anything that can be penis shaped WILL be penis shaped - you know, the usual. Unfortunately, despite Ann's diligent efforts, Leslie is not able to enjoy things when it is revealed that Councilman Jamm (in conjunction with Pawnee Restaurant Association spokeswoman Kathryn Pinewood) is moving forward with his plans to turn Lot 48 into a new Paunch Burger restaurant. Desperate to counter this unexpected move by Jamm, Leslie contrives a plan to litter the pit with what she hopes will pass as sacred Wamapoke artifacts, thus halting all construction on the lot. Unfortunately, she quickly realizes she's made a horrible mistake, confesses her mess to the girls, and recruits them to help her fix it.  Meanwhile, Chris is preparing for Ben's bachelor party, which, at Ben's request, is going to be very low-key, essentially beer and board games. The guys gather at Ben's house to indulge him in a game of Settlers of Catan. When finished, Tom convinces the guys to visit Eagleton's hot new molecular mixology bar, Essence. While there, they chat and realize none of them got to experience their own bachelor party. In a moment of inspiration, Chris declares that tonight, everyone gets their own bachelor party experience, custom tailored to them, and whatever they want to do. While this seems great on paper, some of the requests get a little complex. Not only that, but poor Chris doesn't have a chance to have his moment in the spotlight, as he's never been married. As always, we tackle the tough questions, such as ... Does Leslie come clean to Ken Hotate? Can Chris pull off everyone's bachelor party requests? Will Councilman Jamm and Kathryn Pinewood get their Paunch Burger site? What do the guys do to show their appreciation to Chris? What is the "Gettysburg Undressed"? Is there actually a "wrong way" to consume alcohol? Loyal viewers, Season 5 so far as been a freight train of goodness ... will this episode continue the trend? Only one way to find out! Many thanks to our wonderful NEW sponsor, St. Elmo's Steak House!
 

When Jorrie, a South Carolina railroad worker, breaks up with Albert, she decides to befriend Kayan, a Quick Way worker from Iran. They both enjoy Albert and his wayward behavior. They all meet for game night.

B is for Bisexual - short stories by Laura P. Valtorta

Catane. Un jeu classique qui a eu un impact très important pour le monde des jeux de société. Si vous l'aimez, nous connaissons d'autres jeux que ous pourriez vouloir essayer aussi! Dans cet épisode, Jake et Luc parlent de leurs suggestions de jeux pour ceux et celles qui ont aimé le jeu Catane.

D'autres jeux mentionnés : Le signe des anciens, Pendulum,  Last Message, Kéblo

Catan. Such a classic game that had a huge impact on the board gaming hobby and industry. Do you like playing Catan? If so, we've got some games we think you should try. In this episode, Jake and Luc talk about their suggestions for those who liked playing Catan.

Other games mentioned: Elder Sign, Last Message, Pendulum, Biss 20

This week's random topic is board games.

Meagan and Jeff talk about why they love board gaming. Meagan feels a little guilty about her favorite cooperative board game. Jeff says "oodles" at least 3 times. Meagan helps Jeff remember one of the best shows of the 90s.

 Huge thank you to everyone who continues to message us and send fun and unique movie experiences - we are definitely going to do another one.

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Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You     

We talk solo games and gaming with guest John LaRuffa. 

We mention a number of games in this episode. Highlights include Android Netrunner, Puerto Rico, Smartphone Inc., A Feast for Odin, Settlers of Catan, Maracaibo, Great Western Trail, Isle of Skye, Cartographers, Welcome to (Your Perfect Home), Fallout, Space Vermin from Beyond!, and Stellar Leap. 

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With so many kids stuck at home, every parent under the sun is looking for ways to keep them entertained. Hold our beer.

We're talking games this week–from Minecraft to Ms. Pacman, Racing Demons to Poker–and everything in between. What keeps your kids entertained? Which games did you love growing up? And which games have you hiding in the basement so you don't have to play?

If ever there was a time to stock the game closet, it's right now; because in the words of the House of Stark, "Winter is coming." Who are we kidding? It's already here.

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• The author of "Love You Forever" sings the book's song
• How to play Racing Demons, the world's best family card game
• The baby fish mouth scene from "When Harry Met Sally"

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Clare and Hannah geek out about their favorite tabletop games, celebrate the 25th anniversary of Settlers of Catan, and reminisce about how game nights became a family tradition.

Special thanks to Brian from Jank It Up Fuzzball for the merch!

Intro and outro music (“Splanchnics Riff)” composed and performed by Clare T. Walker.

We’re celebrating a ton of bachelor parties (and one bachelorette party). That means a lot of fancy drinks, penis-shaped items, and general shenanigans. The boys certainly have a better time, though, between Settlers of Catan and tossing a football around with members of the Indianapolis Colts. There are also a lot of celebrity cameos in this episode, so hope everyone is keeping a close eye on things.

Plus, we’re talking about former professional athletes, how you can turn any meal into brunch, childhood schoolyard games, and Sean lets us know how many mini Totinos Pizza Rolls he ate the other day. Spoiler alert: it’s an uncomfortable amount.

This episode is also FILLED with great quotes, so if you need fun things to say around the house over the coming weeks, we’ve got you covered.

EPISODE
S5, E10: Two Parties

DRINK OF THE EPISODE
Local Buzz Honey Rye Golden Ale from Four Corners Brewing Co.
Hop Rising Double IPA from Squatters Craft Beer
Austin Eastciders Sangria

TOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Current NFL Quarterbacks I’d Like to Catch a Touchdown Pass From

CATEGORIES
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• 00:00:00 Introduction
  • Co-host Jesse Warren http://gamebrainpod.com/about-the-group/
  • Guest Agricola WBC Champion Lumin Sperling  https://twitter.com/Lumin_S
• 00:15:22 The News
  • Chad Jensen GoFundMe https://www.gofundme.com/help-chad-with-chemo
  • Games on the Brain: 
    • Pipeline https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256730/pipeline
    • MegaCity: Oceania https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266304/megacity-oceania
    • Twice as Clever https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/269210/twice-clever
• 00:19:59 Settlers of Catan Strategy Deep Dive
  • Settlers of Catan https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/13/catan
• 01:18:38 Top 10 Mistakes New Catan Players Make
• 01:33:45 Board Game Sommelier 
  • Isle of Skye https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/176494/isle-skye-chieftain-king
  • Lanterns https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/160851/lanterns-harvest-festival
  • Castles of Burgundy https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/84876/castles-burgundy
  • Concordia https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/124361/concordia
  • Res Arcana https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/262712/res-arcana
  • Lords of Waterdeep https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/110327/lords-waterdeep
  • Terraforming Mars https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/167791/terraforming-mars
  • Patchwork https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/163412/patchwork
  • 7 Wonders Duel https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/173346/7-wonders-duel
• 01:50:45 Sign Off

As all three Synics have recently become part of the PC Gaming Elite, we do our best to convince you listeners (or maybe scare you off) on the greatness that is building a desktop and playing games with so many wonderful frames.  Join us on our trip down memory lane with old school PC games, Garrett's blood sacrifice for Tim's desktop, Berto's heinous use of a controller in shooters, Streaming services for games in the news, and much more!

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