BGWS 059 - Crunch

Crunch is a clever card game about the banking industry and bailouts. (11:42)


The folks at Terrorbull games create political sarcastic games that teach a lesson while having you explore a topic. The games are irreverent and not politically correct, but are fun!

You can download Board Games with Scott 059 - Crunch from the Internet Archive. (other formats available).

Or, you can watch it here through Vimeo:

BGWS 059 - Crunch from Scott Nicholson on Vimeo.

You can purchase Crunch through Funagain Games!

To discuss this episode, visit Board Game Geek.

If you decide to get Crunch because of this video, please let TerrorBull Games know! This makes a difference. Disclaimer: I did get a review copy of this game from the publisher.

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BGWS 058 - Excape

Excape is a clever press-your-luck dice game. (9:04)


The classic press-your-luck German game Exxtra has been recently “rethemed” and made into Excape. It’s a light game where players roll the dice and decide to take the roll or re-roll, hoping for a better score but risking losing their turn. Players can then set how far they want to move on the board in a second mechanic of interaction and risk-taking.

You can download Board Games with Scott 058 - Excape from the Internet Archive. (other formats available).

Or, you can watch it here through Vimeo:

BGWS 058: Board Games with Scott 058 - Excape from Scott Nicholson on Vimeo.

You can purchase Excape through Funagain Games!

To discuss this episode, visit Board Game Geek.

If you decide to get Excape because of this video, please let Rio Grande Games (in the US) or Filosofia Editions at info@filosofiagames.com (outside the US) know! This makes a difference. Disclaimer: I did get a review copy of this game from the publisher.

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BGWS 057 - Small World

Small World is a light battle game where players guide various fantasy races in surviving a land grab in a Small World. (18:00)


Days of Wonder has remade Vinci into a lighter battle game called Small World. In this game, players take on races of fantasy characters on a land that is too small for them and wacky battles ensue!

You can download Board Games with Scott 057 - Small World from the Internet Archive. (other formats available).

Or, you can watch it here through Vimeo:
BGWS 057: Small World from Scott Nicholson on Vimeo.
You can purchase Small World through Funagain Games!

To discuss this episode, visit Board Game Geek.

If you decide to get Small World because of this video, please let Days of Wonder know! This makes a difference. Disclaimer: I did get a review copy of this game from the publisher.

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BGWS 056 - Roll Through the Ages

Roll Through the Ages is a dice-rolling light strategy game. (13:40)


In this episode, I briefly talk through the new Gryphon Games lineup and then focus on Roll Through the Ages.

You can download Board Games with Scott 056 - Roll Through the Ages from the Internet Archive. (other formats available).

Or, you can watch it here through Vimeo:
BGWS 056: Board Games with Scott 056 - Roll Through the Ages from Scott Nicholson on Vimeo.
You can purchase Roll Through the Ages through Funagain Games!

To discuss this episode, visit Board Game Geek. Disclaimer: I did get a review copy of this game from the publisher.

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BGWS 055 - Formula D

Formula D is a remake of a classic roll-and-move car racing game. (10:51)


Welcome back!

Over the last few months, I’ve been going through a lot of thinking about Board Games with Scott.  I have been burning out on the old format, and I’ve decided to make some changes.  I posted a few questions over at Scott’s Stuff (http://www.youtube.com/snicholson), and have done some soul-searching.

Welcome to the new Board Games with Scott!  The biggest change I’ll be making is shortening the shows.  I’m not going to be doing all of the rules, but rather, presenting a broader overview of the game.  I’m removing many of the cut-aways, section breaks, and other time-consuming edits.

I’m also going to be doing some experimentation with technology and format.  It’s akin to starting over, as I’ll be learning again more about creating videos.  I’ve also decided to discontinue the BGWS audio-only feed.

Without further ado, I bring you Formula D!

You can download Board Games with Scott 055 - Formula D from the Internet Archive. (other formats available).

Or, you can watch it here through Vimeo:

Board Games with Scott 055 - Formula D from Scott Nicholson on Vimeo.

You can purchase Formula D through Funagain Games!

To discuss this episode, visit Board Game Geek. Disclaimer: I did get a review copy of this game from the publisher.

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