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Cardboard Conjecture

Norm Lepage•cardboardconjecture.podbean.com
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Hi Norm here ... Cardboard Conjecture is a podcast where I talk about board games and I have opinions and conclusions formed on the basis of incomplete information!
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Cardboard Conjecture #28 Games we played over the summer

In this episode, Ryan and Norm discuss the many games that they played while on their summer break. We try to take a Quick Look at several of the many titles that we got to the table and add our own apologetic twist to opinions and conclusions formed on the basis of incomplete information!

Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 28

Cardboard Conjecture #25 Whistle Stop / Clank! In! Space!

On this episode, Ryan and I talk about Bezier Games title Whistle Stop and Renegade Games title Clank! In! Space!. Opinions and conclusions formed on the basis of incomplete information.

May 21, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 25

Cardboard Conjecture #24 Clash of Rage / Wildlands

In this episode, Ryan and I talk about skirmish games. Clash of Rage and Wildlands ... two completely different game styles and systems and two completely brilliant game experiences.

Apr 06, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 24

Cardboard Conjecture #23 Gaming Communities

In this episode, Norm talks with Adam, Chad and Ryan from the Of Dice and Men podcast. We'll take turns introducing games that are "under the radar" and should be played more ... and contribute to our topic of "Gaming Communities"

Mar 24, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 23

Cardboard Conjecture #22 7 Wonders Duel / Bohnanza

In this episode, Norm and Ryan talk about a 7 Wonders: Duel and Bohnanza. We also open with a couple games that we've recently played and are happy to share our gaming experiences.

Mar 16, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 22

Cardboard Conjecture #21 18XX in 2018

In this episode, Luke takes the lead in a discussion with guests Andy and Tony ... all about 18XX games in 2018. The trio will discuss the 18XX games they have played in the last year, the moments of interest and importance ... and what's to come in 2019.

Mar 01, 2019•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 21

Cardboard Conjecture - #14 Next in line ... for board games

In this new series, Norm, Ryan and Luke talk about the next games that they have "Next in line ..." to hit the table. The games that we've been researching and reading about ... games that we've been learning ... games that need to get back to the table.

Nov 03, 2018•18 min•Season 1Ep. 14

Cardboard Conjecture #12 Camelot London

In this episode, Norm and Ryan discuss the board game titles of (Days of Wonder) Shadow over Camelot, and (Osprey Games) London 2nd Edition.

Oct 12, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 12

Cardboard Conjecture #11 Luke's Top 10

In this episode, Norm and Luke go through Luke's top 10 games from his collection. Following and see how many games you have in common, and how many games you need to go out and play.

Sep 30, 2018•55 min•Season 1Ep. 11

Cardboard in the Classroom #07 How to start a board game club at your school

In this episode, Ryan and I have Joe Sallen (Good, the Board, and the Ugly/The Longview Podcasts) on the show to discuss "How to start a board game club at your school". Have a listen while we share our insights on what works, what doesn't work and why we feel that this activity/club is important in the school culture.

Sep 21, 2018•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 7

Cardboard Conjecture #10 What did you play this summer

We are beyond happy to start Season 2 of Cardboard Conjecture. We have coined the new season as Season 2: the expansion pack ... we've expanded and we are proud to introduce our new host Luke as our third host on Cardboard Conjecture. Luke is part of a duo called Hattanooga, an 18XX-Con in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Not only will Luke bring a heavier view on board games, but more maturity to the bedlam that is Norm and Ryan. In this episode, Norm, Ryan and Luke discuss what we played over the summer...

Sep 14, 2018•1 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Cardboard Conjecture #09 Norm's Top 10

In this episode, Norm and Ryan discuss ... Norm's Top 10 games from his own collection. Will we find out that this list includes games from his past (Risk) or does he actually have a small amount of modern board game integrity. Probably no integrity, but a half decent list.

Jul 12, 2018•54 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Cardboard Conjecture #08 Ryan's Top 10

In this episode, Ryan and I talk about Ryan's top 10 favourite games that are in his own collection. Is he going to pick all Ameri-thrash games or is his Euro-gamer going to dominate his list. Is PayDay #1?

Jul 04, 2018•47 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Cardboard in the Classroom #06 How to Initiate and Integrate board games in the classroom

In this episode, Ryan and I discuss how to get started using board games in your classroom as a learning tool that enables a student's connection and understanding of the content and the lesson. We identify important elements of instructional design as they relate to using board games as teaching tools: purpose, validity, and assessment. Also, we both explain the mistakes and obstacles that we've faced and made during this process.

Jun 27, 2018•53 min•Ep. 6

Cardboard in the Classroom #05 The Finnish Paradox

In this episode, Norm discusses the article "The Finnish Paradox" by Pasi Sahlberg. This Finnish educational philosophy is one of the main influences to Cardboard in the Classroom. https://pasisahlberg.com/the-finnish-paradox/

Jun 05, 2018•12 min•Ep. 5

Cardboard Conjecture #06 Signorie and Pioneer Days

In this episode, Ryan will describe how Pioneer Days is well appreciated for his new favourite mechanism ... Dice Drafting! and Norm will explain what it's like to be the head of the household in Italy from the time of the Renaissance ... and yes, this game has Dice Drafting!

May 24, 2018•49 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Cardboard in the Classroom #04 Suburbia and Tsuro

In this episode, Ryan describes how Tsuro in the math classroom creates a perfect fit with all of that spatial reasoning and Norm takes us through a tour of his city building when he describes the correlation between Suburbia and the Sociology classroom.

May 18, 2018•40 min•Ep. 4
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