In this episode... Kellye and Aaron highlight many Board Game Arena titles as they recap their month of gaming. Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the artist a ...
Jun 07, 2025•39 min•Ep. 175
In this episode... Kellye and Aaron look back over what they played last month and pick their respective games of the month. Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave ...
May 21, 2025•31 min•Ep. 174
In this episode... Kellye and Aaron talk about two small-box trick-taking games from Allplay. Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the artist a tip!...
May 19, 2025•24 min•Ep. 173
In this episode... Aaron and Kellye review their experiences playing through the campaign of the new Lord of the Rings trick-taking game. The first half of the review will be spoiler-free, before a warning and a second half full of spoilers. Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Musi...
May 17, 2025•40 min•Ep. 172
In this episode... Will Kellye and Aaron once again fall victim to the one-episode-a-month curse? Listen to what they played, what they thought was best, and what they are looking forward to next month. Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made availa...
Apr 08, 2025•25 min•Ep. 171
In this episode... Kellye and Aaron break away from their daily obligations to squeeze out another game of the month episode. We'll have reviews and more shenanigans again soon. ... Hopefully. Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made available under ...
Mar 19, 2025•46 min•Ep. 170
In this episode... Kellye and Aaron talk about what games they liked, didn't like, and their games of the month for January. Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave ...
Feb 23, 2025•39 min•Ep. 169
In this episode... Kellye and Aaron revisit their games of the month from 2024 and pick their favorites in a variety of categories. Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please...
Feb 22, 2025•47 min•Ep. 168
In this episode... Kellye and Aaron talk a little bit about a lot of the games they've played over the last month. Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the artist...
Jan 05, 2025•33 min•Ep. 167
In this episode... Kellye and Aaron recap what they played in November and share their picks for game of the month. Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the artis...
Dec 15, 2024•30 min•Ep. 166
In this episode... Kellye and Aaron reflect on what they played in the last month and pick their favorites. Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the artist a tip!...
Nov 15, 2024•24 min•Ep. 165
In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss both Rolling Realms retail boxes, focusing on Rolling Realms Redux. Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the artist a ...
Nov 08, 2024•23 min•Ep. 164
In this episode... Kellye and Aaron chat about five different, mostly new card games: Booty Dash, Xlyotar, Sushi Go 10th Anniversary Edition, Flip 7 and Sea Salt & Paper. Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made available under a public domain li...
Nov 04, 2024•28 min•Ep. 163
In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss a couple of two player card games. Which one did they like more, and would they recommend either? Listen now to find out! Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made available under a public domain license. If...
Oct 30, 2024•26 min•Ep. 162
In this episode... Aaron, Adam, and Kellye make a top ten list of two player games on Board Game Arena by drafting their favorites. But there's a twist: they can steal and destroy other picks, or can choose to protect their own. View the list here: BGA's Best at Two . Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith,...
Oct 28, 2024•24 min•Ep. 161
In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss their very different game plays over the last month and make their picks for games of the month. Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme musi...
Oct 15, 2024•23 min•Ep. 160
In this episode... Kellye and Aaron review a new open drafting and worker placement card game steeped in Irish mythology and tableau building. Additional Notes: "NÓg" rhymes with "rogue". Apologies for any instances of mispronunciation. Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Arc...
Oct 11, 2024•26 min•Ep. 159
In this episode... Kellye and Aaron talk about engine building and biding in Lata, a small box game with big box energy. Editing Note: There was a break in recording for this episode, so a transition has been added to connect the two halves. Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Musi...
Oct 08, 2024•19 min•Ep. 158
In this episode... Kellye and Aaron share their thoughts about the co-op wire cutting campaign game by Hisashi Hayashi Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the ar...
Oct 07, 2024•16 min•Ep. 157
In this episode... Adam and Kellye chat about lessons from board gaming that they apply to the rest of their lives. Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the artis...
Sep 08, 2024•24 min•Ep. 156
In this episode... Kellye and Aaron choose their favorites (and least favorites) from a very busy month of gameplay. Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the arti...
Sep 04, 2024•38 min•Ep. 155
In this episode... Kellye tells Adam all about her time at Gen Con 2024, including everything from her haul. They'll reflect on this year's convention and muse about how Gen Con may change in the future. Additional Info Indy will be making major investment in downtown over the next few years. Read more about the projects here: https://www.visitindy.com/meetings/why-indy/new-developments/ The Indianapolis convention campus offers 4,700 rooms connected by enclosed skywalk to the Indiana Convention...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 154
In this episode... Kellye and Aaron chat about two games perfect for playing at a coffee shop, or almost anywhere: Space Park and Faraway. Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music,...
Aug 12, 2024•39 min•Ep. 153
In this episode... Kellye and Aaron recap what they played in the month of July and each make their pick for game of the month. Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please lea...
Aug 10, 2024•31 min•Ep. 152
In this episode... Kellye and Adam finish up with part two of the Gen Con 2024 Preview List (before another 50+ games were added...) Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, pleas...
Aug 01, 2024•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 151
In this episode... Adam and Kellye take on their yearly task of going through the entire Board Game Geek Gen Con Preview List. In part one, they will discuss over 300 games in our longest episode ever! Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made availab...
Jul 28, 2024•3 hr 33 min•Ep. 150
In this episode... Kellye and Aaron recap their month in this nearly live recording, and share why they've been so busy lately. (You'll also be able to hear why later in the episode) Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made available under a public d...
Jul 15, 2024•29 min•Ep. 149
In this episode... Kellye and Aaron talk about the games they played in the May, and what they've picked for their games of the month. Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, ple...
Jun 19, 2024•47 min•Ep. 148
In this episode... Kellye and Aaron talk about what they played in April and chose their picks for Game of the Month. Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the art...
May 15, 2024•27 min•Ep. 147
In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss two games perfect for playing out and about that don't take up much space on the table. Find us online: Bluesky: @varianthex Instagram: @varianthex Twitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon) Website: varianthex.com Email: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info: Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive . " Shimmer " was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please...
May 12, 2024•27 min•Ep. 146
