With this episode, it goes over the game clarifications to the game that came in the form of Q&As within the officially published rulebooks that we weren't able to incorporate into the previous episodes. So in this episode, it basically focuses upon clarifications for the Quest Cards and the Intrigue Cards. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent - ElevenLabs: Bella and Taylor Editor - Bradley P. Thomas Sponsor Link w...
Mar 05, 2024•7 min
With this episode, it goes over the buildings that are found in the game which consists of basic buildings and advanced buildings. With the basic buildings, they're buildings that are printed upon the game boards, either that of the main game board or the two expansion boards. With the advanced buildings, they're buildings that are printed upon building tiles that players are able to buy and have implemented during the game. With the basic buildings, they only possess actions spaces while advanc...
Feb 27, 2024•30 min
With this episode, it goes over the lords that are found within the game. This includes the eleven lords from the base game and the six lords that come from the Scoundrels of Skullport expansion. With each lord, they will give the player particular bonuses for completing particular objectives they competed during the game. Each player can only possess one lord, they're to be kept secret for the majority of the game, and will only be revealed to the other players at the end of the game where end ...
Feb 20, 2024•8 min
With this episode, it goes over the expansion to Lords of Waterdeep known as Scoundrels of Skullport. With this expansion, it introduces a new lord, two new gameboards with basic buildings upon it, a Corruption track, and a collection of new advanced buildings. With the introduction of Corruption, we go over the mechanics of that here. And with this expansion, it allows for up to six players to play the game instead of the base limit of five in the main game. So with that said, we hope you enjoy...
Feb 13, 2024•11 min
With this episode, it goes over the main game for that of Lords of Waterdeep which is a tabletop boardgame that is set within the Forbidden Realms setting of Dungeons and Dragons. Each player will take on the roll of a Lord with the aim of completing quests and gathering victory points. This episode will go over the basic mechanics of the game which will lay the groundwork for not only the base game but also its expansion which will introduce a new element of the game which we'll address next ep...
Feb 06, 2024•29 min
With this episode, it goes over some clarifications that we would like to share for the game Star Trek Ascendancy. Although this mostly consists of rule clarifications pertaining to particular elements to the game, it also includes some in-game tactics that we would like to share that we developed over the course of play. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent - ElevenLabs: Taylor Editor - Bradley P. Thomas Copyright Dis...
Jan 30, 2024•5 min
With this episode, it goes over the versions and variants of Poker. Although there are hundreds of variants of poker available for people to play, we'll be looking at just a handful of them here. But if we get enough audience input, we will do a part two of this episode where we go over additional versions of the game done at a later date. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent - ElevenLabs: Bella Editor - Bradley P. Tho...
Jan 23, 2024•22 min
With this episode, it goes over that of betting for Poker. This consists of when to bet, how to go about making a bet, and if there's any penalties for mis-betting. It also goes over how to go about winning the pot as well as the bluffing, even if we do so quickly. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent - ElevenLabs: Bella Editor - Bradley P. Thomas Copyright Disclaimer : Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Cop...
Jan 16, 2024•9 min
With this episode, it goes over dealing for the game of Poker. It goes over the responsibilities of the dealer and when said responsibility is going to change between the players. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent - ElevenLabs: Bella Editor - Bradley P. Thomas Copyright Disclaimer : Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comm...
Jan 09, 2024•11 min
With this episode, it goes over the basic of Poker. It introduces you to the fundamental mechanics of the game as well as the different hands one can obtain during the course of the game. With that said, it doesn't touch upon that of dealing or betting. Those will be dealt in future episode. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent - ElevenLabs: Bella Editor - Bradley P. Thomas Copyright Disclaimer : Copyright Disclaimer u...
Jan 02, 2024•22 min
With this episode, it goes over the standalone versions of the game of Exploding Kittens. The basic mechanics and components are the same but are designed with different premises in mind on how to go about playing the game. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. www.recipes.game www.ekzombiekittens.com/how https://www.patreon.com/checkpointgaming Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent - ElevenLabs: Bella Editor - Bradley P. Thomas Copyright Disclaimer: Co...
Dec 27, 2023•22 min
With this episode, it goes over the variants to the game of Exploding Kittens which we are treating differently than that of the expansions. It touches upon how these variants are different than what is found in the base game and its expansion. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. https://www.patreon.com/checkpointgaming Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent - ElevenLabs: Bella Editor - Bradley P. Thomas Copyright Disclaimer: Copyright Disclaimer under...
Dec 20, 2023•17 min
With this episode, it goes over the base game and accompanying expansions for the game of Exploding Kittens. It goes over the mechanics and its given components of the game along with the new cards that are added to it through its three expansions. This is separate than variants and standalone versions of the game what we'll be addressing in later episodes. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. https://www.patreon.com/checkpointgaming Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Th...
Dec 13, 2023•29 min
With this episode, it goes over the Clans that are found within the game with five coming with the base game and three more coming with the expansions. We are also aware of fan created Clans for the game but we won't be talking about them here. But if you think some fan created Clans are of particular note, feel free to share them within the comments. Whenever new information is released by the publisher, we shall return to this topic and update you, the audience, regarding the matter. So with t...
Dec 06, 2023•6 min
With this episode, it goes over the Monsters and Kami that are found in the game. It will introduce you, the audience, to the monsters and Kami that are found in the game as of the recording of this episode. Whenever new information is released by the publisher, we shall return to this topic and update you, the audience, regarding the matter. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent - Bradley P. Thomas Editor - Bradley P. ...
Nov 29, 2023•11 min
With this episode, it goes over the Kami Unbound expansion to that of Rising Sun. Although they have a presence within the base game, this expansion moves them from being ethereal entities to being physical ones. Whenever new information is released by the publisher, we shall return to this topic and update you, the audience, regarding the matter. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent - Bradley P. Thomas Editor - Bradle...
Nov 22, 2023•4 min
With this episode, it goes over the game mechanics of Ticket to Ride. It will address how to go about actually playing the game, regardless of what map is being played upon. Whenever new information is released by the publisher, we shall return to this topic and update you, the audience, regarding the matter. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent - Bradley P. Thomas Editor - Bradley P. Thomas Copyright Disclaimer: Copyr...
Nov 15, 2023•27 min
With this episode, it goes over how to go about setting up for the game of Rising Sun. It will address how to go about setting up the map, its respective cards, and any other relevant pieces. Whenever new information is released by the publisher, we shall return to this topic and update you, the audience, regarding the matter. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent - Bradley P. Thomas Editor - Bradley P. Thomas https://w...
Nov 08, 2023•7 min
With this episode, it introduces the players to the game of Rising Sun. It goes over the components of the game, the different clans that a player can choose from, and the information that a player will need when beginning their given game. Although it primarily touches upon the information found with the base game, it does touch upon some information that is found in the expansions as seen with the Sun and Moon Clans. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. https://www.patreon.com/checkpointgamin...
Nov 01, 2023•14 min
With this episode, it goes how to play the game Cards of Cthulhu which is a tabletop game that involves the use of cards, dice, and boards in an attempt to prevent the world from succumbing to the insanity that is associated with the awakening of an elder horror. This includes the base game as well as its expansion. We'd also like to hear your input regarding the Tycoon when he is used during the scenarios that are listed at the end of the episode. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. Credits W...
Oct 25, 2023•50 min
With this episode, it goes over the game known as Zombie Dice. Besides going over the base game, it also addressed the expansions Double Feature and School Bus. This is also an edition out there known as the Horde Edition which consists of the base game and these two expansions. So its basically a bundle edition, thus allowing players new to the game or wishing to buy it for the first time to get the entire game without having to buy each edition separately. When playing the game, we also use a ...
Oct 18, 2023•9 min
With this episode, it goes over some head canon that we created for the Gaslands franchise. Like all fan originating pieces of information, this is unofficial material and just stems from our enjoyment of the franchise itself. And as the title implies, we plan on this being the first of a number of head canon episodes that we plan on releasing for Gaslands. We are also planning on releasing head canon episodes for other games as well. We would also like to hear from other fans of the franchise o...
Oct 11, 2023•7 min
With this episode, it goes over three scenarios that are found within the game: Battle Realm, Collector, and Ultimate Encounter. We'll be going over the information that is necessary for each scenario so that you'll have a basic idea of how to go about playing each one. Although there are some specific scenarios found for the game, they won't be addressed here although they might be addressed in future episodes. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. https://www.patreon.com/checkpointgaming Cr...
Oct 04, 2023•12 min
With this episode, it goes over the basic game mechanics of Marvel: Crisis Protocol. This episode goes over the basics of the game so although advanced rules do exist, we aren't addressed here. If we get enough support, we'll expand this series and go over the advanced rules that exist for the game as found in the character expansions as well as other sources of note. And when new versions get released, we shall return to this topic and update you, the audience, regarding the matter. So with tha...
Sep 27, 2023•28 min
With this episode, it is both an introduction to the game of Marvel: Crisis Protocol as well as the process by which the game is to be setup for play. In addition to this, it goes over the basics of the game so although advanced rules do exist, we aren't addressed here. If we get enough support, we'll expand this series and go over the advanced rules that exist for the game as found in the character expansions as well as other sources of note. And when new versions get released, we shall return ...
Sep 20, 2023•28 min
With this episode, it goes over how to play the game Love Battle: High School and was created by Brett Finnell and published by Japanime Games. With Love Battle: High School, it is set in a high school setting and follows six students as they go about their day in school and focuses upon five girls trying to obtain the love and attention of a single boy. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. https://www.patreon.com/checkpointgaming Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thom...
Sep 13, 2023•16 min
With this episode, it goes over a fan variant of Gaslands known as Gaslands: Dirty Fight and it was created by Marcin Zahorwicz. With Gaslands: Dirty Fight, it is an overlay version where the crew of the vehicles are capable of exiting their vehicles and interact with the play area and engage in combat while the players are engaging in scenarios found within the core rulebook of the game. If this version gets any updates, then we shall return to this topic and update you, the audience, regarding...
Sep 06, 2023•9 min
With this episode, it goes over how to play the variant of Gaslands known as Gaslands: Wipe Out. With Gaslands: Wipe Out, it is a dice version of game, particularly that of the Death Race scenario. The information we used for this episode was obtained from BoardGameGeeks.com. Whenever new information is released by the publisher, we shall return to this topic and update you, the audience, regarding the matter. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Br...
Aug 30, 2023•4 min
With this episode, it goes over Chapters 8 and 9 of Gaslands: Legacy. These initial chapters will introduce the players to the setting of campaign and inform them of how to go about playing each chapter. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent - Bradley P. Thomas and Lee Baxter Editor - Bradley P. Thomas https://gaslands.com/ https://gaslands.com/legacy/ https://gaslands.com/legacy/secret/ https://podcasters.spotify.com/p...
Aug 23, 2023•8 min
With this episode, it goes over Chapters 6 and 7 of Gaslands: Legacy. These initial chapters will introduce the players to the setting of campaign and inform them of how to go about playing each chapter. So with that said, we hope you enjoy. Credits Writer - Bradley P. Thomas Producer - Bradley P. Thomas Voice Talent - Bradley P. Thomas Editor - Bradley P. Thomas https://gaslands.com/ https://gaslands.com/legacy/ https://gaslands.com/legacy/secret/ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/dashboard/ep...
Aug 16, 2023•7 min
