Episode 55 is about one of our favorite party games, Just One! We discuss Just One, and announce our holiday giveaway! We then talk about Christmas gaming before we answer the question "What is your favorite Christmas Game?" Take a listen as we drink Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale, and Boulevard Flora Obscura. Be sure to like, share, and subscribe! Game Talk: 7:50 Top Shelf Topic: 17:14 Pint Sized Question: 24:43 Game Mentions: Ticket to Ride, Battleship, Muse, Cat Lady, Pollyanna, Escape: Curse ...
Dec 15, 2019•31 min
Episode 54 is where we tell you about some of BGG Con 2019! We then go on to discuss a game we played and purchased there, Festival of a Thousand Cats(of course it's a cat game!). We then take our con experience and tell you about how to approach a con from our perspectives. Lastly we tell you about our favorite con memory so far. We do this all while drinking Seasick Crocodile from Prairie Artisan Ales from here in Oklahoma. Be sure to like, share, and subscribe! Game Talk: 9:50 Top Shelf Topic...
Dec 01, 2019•35 min
Episode 53 is where we discuss Corinth, the new roll and write game from Days of Wonder. We banter about whats coming up, including BGG Con in Dallas! We then go on to talk about riding the line between a focused or spread out strategy. We end the show answering the question "What rule did you misread in a rule book?" Come take a listen to this early morning episode where we are drinking coffee and getting ready for a wedding! Be sure to like, share, and subscribe! Game Talk: 9:10 Top Shelf Topi...
Nov 17, 2019•35 min
Episode 52 is all about Once Upon a Time: The Story Telling Card Game. After discussing the game, we do something we haven't done yet, we play! We use the topic section of this episode to tell a story while playing Once Upon a Time. Hopefully you enjoy this special Halloween story that we probably didn't make as scary as it needs to be! We do it while drinking Juicy Goodness from Left Hand Brewing, and Juicy Mavs from Surreal Brewing Co. Game Talk: 10:40 Top Shelf Topic: 17:01 Pint Sized Questio...
Nov 03, 2019•53 min
Episode 51 is all about The Quacks of Quedlinburg. This game, from North Star Games, won the 2018 Kennerspiel Des Jahres which means Strategy Game of The Year. Come listen as we discuss out time with it and all the fun we've been having. We then move on to talk about push your luck games, and why we like them so much, and we close out the show with the question "How do you push your luck in real life?" This episode has us drinking Broken Tile from Vanessa House Beer Co., and Magic Juice from Elk...
Oct 19, 2019•49 min
Episode 50 is here! In this landmark episode we discuss Point Salad from AEG and then talk about Drafting as a mechanic. We are drinking Astrodog from Stonecloud Brewing Co, and Adios Pantalones from Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. Thank you for coming with us to episode 50! Whether you are a new listener or have been here from episode 1, we appreciate you and hope you continue to enjoy what we are doing! Let's keep going toward that next goal of 100! Game Talk: 9:12 Top Shelf Topic: 20:35 Pint Size...
Oct 06, 2019•36 min
In episode 49 we discuss Wingspan from Stonemaier Games. Wingspan won the Spiel Des Jahres in Germany and we knew we had to cover it on the show. As we talk about it we drink This Land from Marshall Brewing, and a La Gitana from Twisted Spike Brewing. We discuss why we love tableau building games, and then we answer the classic yearbook question of "Who is the most likely to ___." This time, it's about birds! Game Talk: 9:22 Top Shelf Topic: 25:54 Pint Sized Question: 39:00 Game Mentions: Isle o...
Sep 22, 2019•46 min
Welcome to episode 48! In this episode we discuss Flip Over Frog, that was provided to us by Hub Games for review. We discuss the game, then go on to add some games to our Travel Games list before coming up with the worst travel methods and game combo! This episode sees us drinking Roughtail's Dad Talk Lager, and Abita's Purple Haze Raspberry Lager. Make sure to like, share, and subscribe! Game Talk: 7:39 Top Shelf Topic: 19:58 Pint Sized Question: 33:31 Game Mentions: Twilight Struggle, Oink Ga...
Sep 08, 2019•39 min
Episode 47 is where we discuss a new favorite, Watergate. It was one of the games Delton brought home from Gen Con. We ramble on a bit, discuss Watergate, then take you into the topic of why we love political themed games. After that we tell you our favorite political thing in history that we think would make an awesome game. We drink a Rye Pale Ale from Iron Monk, and a Marzen Oktoberfest from 903 Brewers. Take a listen and then be sure to like, share, and subscribe! Game Talk: 13:10 Top Shelf ...
Aug 25, 2019•52 min
Episode 46 starts off with Delton trying to quickly tell his story of Gen Con 2019! Even though he's not as fast as he thinks it's still entertaining! Hayley then goes on to talk about what she did while he was gone. Then we discuss Flamme Rouge, our favorite racing game. We move into the topic to talk about sports in games and how they seem to be a missed opportunity for great games. Then we answer the question "What is your racing strategy?" Come take a listen as we have a fun episode with two...
Aug 11, 2019•47 min
Episode 45 is where we discuss what games Delton wants to bring home from Gen Con, as well as the games Hayley wants Delton to check out. We then talk about the things we wish we would have known before our first Gen Con. We go on to answer the question of "What do you look forward to the most." Make sure to hit up the great 903 Brewers which is the brewery of the beers for this episode. Then make sure you like, share, and subscribe! Game Talk: 8:19 Top Shelf Topic: 27:31 Pint Sized Question: 45...
Jul 28, 2019•49 min
Episode 44 is about relaxing and looking at the beautiful art of Sunset Over Water. We discuss this game that we have been loving while drinking two beers from O'Dell Brewing. Come take a listen and make sure to like, share, and subscribe! Game Talk: 10:30 Top Shelf Topic: 23:02 Pint Sized Question: 33:46 Game Mentions: Dead of Winter, Fresco, Viticulture Support: If you would like to help us improve our product, here's where you can do that! www.patreon.com/MalthausGames podpledge.com?p=3D8L1M1...
Jul 13, 2019•44 min
In episode 43 we dive deep into 3 Laws of Robotics, which was provided to us by Floodgate Games for review. We then go on to discuss Lying in Games, and we tell you what lying games we think we are best at. The beers for the episode are both from Sibling Revelry Brewing out of Westlake, Ohio. Their IPA and Lavender Wit. Take a listen and be sure to like, share, and subscribe! Then be sure to pick up 3 Laws! Game Talk: 12:30 Top Shelf Topic: 36:35 Pint Sized Question: 48:44 Game Mentions: Avalon,...
Jun 30, 2019•52 min
In episode 42 we discuss the roll and write game that has stolen our hearts, Railroad Ink. We then discuss taking simultaneous turns in games. Finally we go on to answer the question "What is our favorite word play in a game." Make sure to like, share, and subscribe to keep up to date! Game Talk: 7:48 Top Shelf Topic: 24:03 Pint Sized Question: 29:35 Game Mentions: Railroad Ink, Welcome To, Escape: Curse of the Temple, Broom Service, Paperback Support: If you would like to help us improve our pr...
Jun 15, 2019•36 min
Episode 41 is where we discuss our recent travels! We got to go to a camping board game retreat in Ohio, and on a fun weekend vacation to Kansas City. The banter will be discussing all of that for this episode! After that we get into Decrypto, one of our new favorite party word games. We discuss clue giving games and why we enjoy them, then we move into the question about failed clues we have given in the past. Take a listen and make sure to like, share, and subscribe! Game Talk: 20:48 Top Shelf...
Jun 02, 2019•47 min
Episode 40 is about creating things during play! We talk about Blank, the Uno like game that lets you create cards to alter and change the game as you play. We then discuss house rules after a weekend of HEAVILY house ruled Uno. That leads us to discuss our favorite house rules. Come take a listen and see why you need to get Blank! Game Talk: 11:10 Top Shelf Topic: 19:56 Pint Sized Question: 27:02 Game Mentions: Patchwork, Monopoly, Life, Uno, Blank Support: If you would like to help us improve ...
May 18, 2019•32 min
Episode 39 is here! We talk about our time with Caverna: Cave vs Cave and what we think about the game. We then discuss teaching games and talk in some depth about how we approach it and view it after doing it for so long! We then answer the question "What are your thoughts on two player versions of games?" Come take a listen and make sure to like, share, and subscribe! Game Talk: 10:32 Top Shelf Topic: 18:54 Pint Sized Question: 34:39 Game Mentions: Patchwork, 7 Wonders: Duel, Morels, Twilight ...
May 04, 2019•44 min
Episode 38 is here and we are talking about our time hunting mushrooms recently, especially Morels! Morels is also the name of this episodes game. We then discuss obscure themes in games and why we love a theme that is different than the majority. For the question we present each other with three named games and their themes. The other person has to guess which of those three is made up! Come take a listen, and be sure to like, share, and subscribe! Game Talk: 12:10 Top Shelf Topic: 18:36 Pint S...
Apr 20, 2019•35 min
Episode 37 is our first episode about an expansion! We discuss Tuscany: Essential Edition, the main expansion for Viticulture: Essential Edition. We then talk about expansions in the topic before we answer the question "What do you consider an expansion on your real life?" Come take a listen. Make sure to like, share, and subscribe! Game Talk: 8:45 Top Shelf Topic: 16:30 Pint Sized Question: 24:01 Game Mentions: Sagrada, Smash Up, Twilight Struggle, Ticket to Ride, 13 Days: The Cuban Missile Cri...
Apr 07, 2019•29 min
Episode 36 is all about Gizmos and board game cafes! We talk about Hayley's week of self care with sewing and sleeping. We discuss Gizmos which we played at Edmond Unplugged, then we go on to tell you why it's important to support local game cafes. We end by answering the question "What do you like to play at game cafes?" Come take a listen! Game Talk: 9:31 Top Shelf Topic: 20:56 Pint Sized Question: 26:21 Game Mentions: Concordia, Azul, Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra, Dominant Species, Barenpark...
Mar 24, 2019•33 min
Episode 35 is about Broom Service from Alexander Pfister. We talk about our time with it and why we find it to be so much fun. We discuss observations of other players in games, and when it can benefit you or influence your plays. We end by talking about our very first jobs! Come take a listen and make sure to like, share, and subscribe! Game Talk: 10:35 Top Shelf Topic: 20:56 Pint Sized Question: 29:15 Game Mentions: Great Western Trail, Blackout: Hong Kong, Oh My Goods!, Agricola Support: If y...
Mar 10, 2019•35 min
Welcome to the Valentine's Day episode! In this episode we discuss Fog of Love, the biggest relationship simulator you'll find, as well as some other romantic games. We don't get to mushy, we promise! Take a listen and please remember to like, share, and subscribe! Game Talk: 7:05 Top Shelf Topic: 17:42 Pint Sized Question: 26:12 Game Mentions: Twilight Struggle, Come Together, Princess Jing Support: If you would like to help us improve our product, here's where you can do that! www.patreon.com/...
Feb 22, 2019•36 min
Welcome to episode 33! This episode starts with our talk about being old and how Delton is a great listener/communicator. We then discuss Fowers Games Real Time game, Now Boarding. We talk about Real Time games and why they are stress inducing but still fun. To close it out we answer the question "What is a dumb thing that makes you stressed." Make sure to like, share, and subscribe! Game Talk: 11:00 Top Shelf Topic: 20:54 Pint Sized Question: 34:11 Game Mentions: Ticket To Ride, Escape: Curse o...
Feb 08, 2019•41 min
This episode may be a little sad, but it was necessary. We talk about our hard last two weeks and how The Game was used as a helpful tool through the grief. We discuss how gaming can help with grief and the games that we use for those moments. Hayley also spills something on my rug, so that should make you happy! Game Talk: 12:29 Top Shelf Topic: 16:21 Pint Sized Question: 24:09 Game Mentions: Crokinole, The Mind, Ticket to Ride. Support: If you would like to help us improve our product, here's ...
Jan 25, 2019•30 min
2019 has begun! Episode 31 is the first episode of the new year and we talk about a game that has been a blast for us, Burgle Bros. We talk about why it's fun to play a villain and then discuss what our special set of skills would be as a villain. Come take a listen and don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Game Talk: 13:21 Top Shelf Topic: 20:35 Pint Sized Question: 31:58 Game Mentions: Burgle Bros, Villainous, Dead of Winter, Thebes, Twilight Stuggle, 1960: Making of the President, One N...
Jan 10, 2019•37 min
Episode 30 is our 2018 recap, with a little Crokinole talk in the mix. We discuss how 2018 was for our first year as a podcast and what achievements we have had. We then go on to discuss some of the things we are going to do in 2019. Thank you so much for making this first year an amazing one. We look forward to bringing you better and better things as 2019 rolls around. Game Talk: 08:23 Top Shelf Topic: 14:10 Pint Sized Question: 30:55 Game Mentions: Crokinole, Muse, Welcome To, Twilight Strugg...
Dec 28, 2018•42 min
Episode 29 is here! We talk about Cryptid, one of our favorite new games to release, and tell you why it's so darn good. Then we go into a topic about why games with a process of elimination are so rewarding and fun to play. Finally we answer the simple question, what is our favorite cryptid? Game Talk: 11:35 Top Shelf Topic: 21:44 Pint Sized Question: 28:34 Game Mentions: Clue, Love Letter, Sudoku, That's Not Lemonade, Altiplano, Strike Support: If you would like to help us improve our product,...
Dec 13, 2018•33 min
Episode 28 is a shorter and calmer episode than usual. Hayley talks about her trip to Canada, and Delton talks about his trip to BGG Con in Dallas. Delton tells everyone about his social anxiety, and how friends were essential for his BGG Con trip. Hayley lets you know her sister does not know how to speak french, and that cat cafes are a sure fire way to get Hayley to cry. Top Shelf Topic: 6:37 Pint Sized Question: 23:10 Game Mentions: Wavelength, Duel, Keyforge, Kanban, Railroad Ink, Pitchcar,...
Nov 30, 2018•31 min
In episode 27 we talk about Altiplano, a bag building game. We tell you what exactly a bag builder is as we discuss the game and tell why we enjoyed it. We then talk about how people utilize game in their life. Some people play to win, or maybe to improve their mood, or even to lower anxiety and we discuss how this makes sense to us. We then answer a question about the game we want to play to cheer up. Game Talk: 7:42 Top Shelf Topic: 21:53 Pint Sized Question: 34:19 Game Mentions: Orleans, Flic...
Nov 16, 2018•40 min
In Episode 26 we talk about the games we like to play around Halloween. Anything with a good horror theme, or something that can even be eerie with the right people. We then move on to discuss if games can be scary, and if so, what ones are the best at spooking the players. We then answer a question about where we would haunt as ghosts. Game Talk: 10:06 Top Shelf Topic: 21:47 Pint Sized Question: 33:13 Game Mentions: Dead of Winter, Bitten, Mysterium, Arkham Horror LCG, Arkham Horror, Mansions o...
Nov 02, 2018•38 min
