In this episode... Kellye and Adam discussion curating their board game collections in the year ahead. They'll discuss containment (how they store their games), cohesion (what makes up their collection and why), and culling (how do they decide what games should go). Find us online: Twitter: @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, o...
Feb 02, 2022•44 min•Ep. 25
In this episode... Kellye and Aaron talk about their playthrough and opinions of the game Corrosion . Find us online: Twitter: @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!...
Jan 31, 2022•31 min•Ep. 24
In this episode... Kellye and Adam discuss their Top 5 Games to play on Board Game Arena. Give them a try at boardgamearena.com Find us online: Twitter: @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...
Jan 29, 2022•46 min•Ep. 23
In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss the Kickstarter games that arrived this year, and also share the list of what they are still waiting to receive. We have small corrections worth mentioning for this episode: Kellye mentions the next Garphill Game series , but couldn't remember the name. That series will be Wayfarers , Scholars, and Inventors of the South Tigris, due to release in 2022, 2023, and 2024 respectively. Kellye misnamed a Kickstarter incentive called " Make 100 " when mention...
Jan 27, 2022•42 min•Ep. 22
In this episode... Adam and Aaron discuss lying to loved ones and strangers in this episode about deception games. Find us online: Twitter: @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 03, 2022•31 min•Ep. 21
In this episode... Adam, Aaron and Kellye guess the board game asking only about components the format of 20 Questions. Also, Kellye and Adam have a 7 minute aside about the benefits of spending time in nature. Find us online: Twitter: @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 mad...
Jan 02, 2022•55 min•Ep. 20
In this episode... Adam and Aaron discuss their love of the relatively unknown board game, "Cursed Court". Find us online: Twitter: @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!...
Jan 01, 2022•29 min•Ep. 19
In this episode... We review our year of Board Gaming stats, discuss our games of the year, and share our thoughts on the year ahead. Find us online: Twitter: @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, plea...
Jan 01, 2022•34 min•Ep. 18
In this episode... Kellye and Adam discuss places they'd like to play board games, such as trains, castles, and more! Find us online: Twitter: @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...
Jan 01, 2022•19 min•Ep. 17
In this episode... Adam and Aaron discuss their favorite (and least favorite) ways to win a board game. Find us online: Twitter: @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!...
Jan 01, 2022•28 min•Ep. 16
In this episode... Kellye and Adam browse the 2021 Board Game Geek Holiday Gift Guide and select a game in each category. Visit BGG.com to view the full guide . Find us online: Twitter: @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 ...
Nov 25, 2021•30 min•Ep. 15
In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss their playthrough of the Maracaibo campaign. Find us online: Twitter: @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 24, 2021•54 min•Ep. 14
In this episode... Kellye and Adam discuss their tips for holiday gaming with friends and family. Find us online: Twitter: @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 23, 2021•27 min•Ep. 13
In this episode... Kellye and Adam play a few variations on "Guess the Box" games. You'll be able to play along as they describe board game boxes to one another in various ways. Find us online: Twitter: @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...
Nov 08, 2021•23 min•Ep. 12
In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss two player variants that use an additional ghost player. They'll talk about Taj Mahal, Furnace, and Tokaido. Find us online: Twitter: @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 ou...
Nov 07, 2021•16 min•Ep. 11
In this episode... Kellye and Adam discuss the games Kellye sold to BoardGameCo. She'll share what the selling and shipping process is like, and why these game were chosen (in 8 words or less). Find us online: Twitter: @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...
Nov 06, 2021•16 min•Ep. 10
In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss East-West Style games, first mentioned in Reiner Knizia's "Blazing Aces" book. These are 2 player card games where you try to control opposing lanes divided by a center line. Find us online: Twitter: @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 "...
Nov 05, 2021•17 min•Ep. 9
In this episode... Kellye and Adam discuss perfectly fine games that the would kindly request you don't ask them to play. They each pick five games, and finish on a positive note with one game that the would like to be asked to play. Find us online: Twitter: @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 Archiv...
Nov 04, 2021•25 min•Ep. 8
In this episode... Adam interviews Kellye about one player games. They'll share the types of one player games available, what they like to see in a one player game, and list some of their favorites. Find us online: Twitter: @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 ...
Oct 27, 2021•24 min•Ep. 7
In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss their gaming on the go trip to Chicago. They'll share where they stayed, where they went, and what games they played. Find us online: Twitter: @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...
Oct 26, 2021•27 min•Ep. 6
In this episode... Adam shares his favorite games to play with Strangers, while Kellye imagines what games she would like to play with strangers, if forced to do so. Find us online: Twitter: @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 17, 2021•24 min•Ep. 5
In this episode... Adam and Kellye discuss Friendly Local Game Stores (FLGS). They'll share what and who they like to see, and why they feel these stores are a crucial part of the board gaming hobby. Find us online: Twitter: @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...
Oct 16, 2021•38 min•Ep. 4
In this episode... Kellye and Aaron quickly review the 19 new games they've acquired recently. Find us online: Twitter: @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!...
Oct 15, 2021•56 min•Ep. 3
In this episode... Kellye and Aaron continue discussing their time at Gen Con, including the costs of attendance and tips for next time. Find us online: Twitter: @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, p...
Oct 14, 2021•27 min•Ep. 2
In this episode... Kellye and Aaron discuss their experiences at Gen Con 2021! This was their first convention, and they'll discuss their impressions, favorite moments, best food, and events. Stay tuned for Part 2, coming at some undetermined time in the near future! Find us online: Twitter: @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, ...
Sep 26, 2021•55 min•Ep. 1
