Simple, Yet Intriguing

This week the crew tests out their symbiotic connection to the fungi in our final chapter of the Elizabeth Hargrave series: Undergrove!

Episode Chapters

00:00 - Intro

02:06 - What we played this week

15:00 - Undergrove Discussion

43:24 - Series rankings

Hosted by: Luke O'Grady & Chris Lemieux

Produced by: Sophie Shin

Socials: Matt Winquist

Artwork by: Samm Ruppersberger

This week we don our lab coats to talk about Elizabeth Hargrave's The Fox Experiment, a game about raising curly-tailed canids who are predisposed to love you. Join us as we discuss this unique game, grounded - as per usual - in fascinating real-world science!

Episode Chapters

00:00 - Intro

01:05 - What we played this week (The Gang)

09:44 - Pirate non-sequitur

09:59 - Fox Experiment Discussion

Hosted by: Luke O'Grady & Chris Lemieux

Produced by: Sophie Shin

Socials: Matt Winquist

Artwork by: Samm Ruppersberger

This week, the crew gift each other flowers and feed some pixies as they play through Hargrave's Button Shy wallet games: Tussie Mussie and Picky Pixie!

Episode Chapters

00:00 - Intro

01:40 - What Luke played this week & challenge update

06:46 - Tussie Mussie discussion

23:54 - Picky Pixie discussion

Hosted by: Luke O'Grady & Chris Lemieux

Produced by: Sophie Shin

Socials: Matt Winquist

Artwork by: Samm Ruppersberger

This week, the crew takes a round-trip to Mexico, embracing their inner butterflies as they continue their Elizabeth Hargrave side quest with her Wingspan follow-up: Mariposas!

Episode Chapters

00:00 - Intro

01:50 - Check-in on 2025 game challenges

09:15 - Mariposas discussion

26:30 - Aha! moments

Hosted by: Luke O'Grady & Chris Lemieux

Produced by: Sophie Shin

Socials: Matt Winquist

Artwork by: Samm Ruppersberger

We're taking a break from our journey through Knizia's œuvre and are embarking on a side quest! The gang are joined by special guest Maggie Shanahan as they go birdwatching with Elizabeth Hargrave in Wingspan—the first episode of our new mini-series.

Episode Chapters

00:00 - Episode intro

01:12 - Maggie Shanahan intro

07:54 - Wingspan discussion

19:28 - Aha moments

Hosted by: Luke O'Grady & Chris Lemieux

Produced by: Sophie Shin

Guest: Maggie Shanahan

Socials: Matt Winquist

Artwork by: Samm Ruppersberger

Chris, Luke and Sophie wrap up part one of the Card Games series with Knizia's Poison (aka Friday the 13th).

Episode Chapters

00:00 - Intro

01:00 - What did we play this week?

06:48 - Poison discussion

31:42 - Card Games Pt. 1 series rankings

Hosted by: Luke O'Grady & Chris Lemieux

Produced by: Sophie Shin

Socials: Matt Winquist

Artwork by: Samm Ruppersberger

Chris, Luke and Sophie are going on a safari adventure as they play one of Knizia's painfully simple (yet very intriguing) animal themed card game: Wildlife Safari!

Episode Chapters

00:00 - Intro

00:56 - What did we play this week?

04:52 - Wildlife Safari discussion

23:00 - The Depths of BGG

27:50 - Fun Facts

Hosted by: Luke O'Grady & Chris Lemieux

Produced by: Sophie Shin

Socials: Matt Winquist

Artwork by: Samm Ruppersberger

Chris, Luke and Sophie are going undercover and are gathering evidence as they play Knizia's auction/hand management card game: Hot Lead!

Hosted by: Luke O'Grady & Chris Lemieux

Produced by: Sophie Shin

Socials: Matt Winquist

Artwork by: Samm Ruppersberger

London has been looted, mate! Chris, Luke and Sophie release their inner sleuths as they play through Knizia's Looting London.

Hosted by: Luke O'Grady & Chris Lemieux

Produced by: Sophie Shin

Socials: Matt Winquist

Artwork by: Samm Ruppersberger

In this special Year in Review episode, Chris, Luke, and Sophie reflect on their favourite board game moments of the year, hand out some awards, and test their knowledge with trivia about games they’ve covered on the pod so far. Plus, they welcome Matt to the team, who’s joining to level up their social media game. It’s a celebration of the past year and an exciting look ahead!

Hosted by: Luke O'Grady & Chris Lemieux

Produced by: Sophie Shin

Socials: Matt Winquist

Artwork by: Samm Ruppersberger

Chris, Luke and Sophie balance their relationships through Knizia's trick taking game Relationship Tightrope!

Hosted by: Luke O'Grady & Chris Lemieux

Produced by: Sophie Shin

Socials: Matt Winquist

Artwork by: Samm Ruppersberger

Don’t Let Llamas And Markers Accumulate! This week, the crew begin their journey into a new Knizia series focusing on card games with one of their favourites: L.L.A.M.A!

Hosted by: Luke O'Grady & Chris Lemieux

Produced by: Sophie Shin

Socials: Matt Winquist

Artwork by: Samm Ruppersberger

Luke, Chris and Sophie wrap up the Modern Classics Pt. 1 series with the final title in Knizia’s tile laying trilogy: Samurai!

Hosted by: Luke O'Grady & Chris Lemieux

Produced by: Sophie Shin

Socials: Matt Winquist

Artwork by: Samm Ruppersberger

Einfach Genial! Luke, Chris and Sophie brush up on their German and chat through Knizia's domino-style abstract classic: Ingenious!

Hosted by: Luke O'Grady & Chris Lemieux

Produced by: Sophie Shin

Artwork by: Samm Ruppersberger

Hop on your camels and join Luke, Chris and Sophie as they make their way Through the Desert!

Hosted by: Luke O'Grady & Chris Lemieux

Produced by: Sophie Shin

Artwork by: Samm Ruppersberger

Chris, Luke and Sophie are taking a break from their Modern Classics series to go off into DEEP SPACE in this very special bonus episode where they explore one of Knizia's releases from the past year: MLEM: Space Agency!

Hosted by: Luke O'Grady & Chris Lemieux

Produced by: Sophie Shin

Artwork by: Samm Ruppersberger

Going once...going twice...sold! Luke, Chris and Sophie open their wallets and dive into the world Knizia's classic art-buying auction game: Modern Art!

Hosted by: Luke O'Grady & Chris Lemieux

Produced by: Sophie Shin

Artwork by: Samm Ruppersberger

Building civilizations isn't for everyone. Join Luke, Chris and Sophie as they attempt to lead their people to victory in one of Reiner Knizia's tile-laying masterpieces: Tigris & Euphrates!

Hosted by: Luke O'Grady & Chris Lemieux

Produced by: Sophie Shin

Artwork by: Samm Ruppersberger

Get your digging tools ready! Luke, Chris and Sophie set off on an expedition into the world of Knizia's beloved two-player card game: Lost Cities.

Hosted by: Luke O'Grady & Chris Lemieux

Produced by: Sophie Shin

Artwork by: Samm Ruppersberger

Luke, Chris and Sophie pray to the Sun God and begin their journey with one of Knizia's most popular games: Ra!

Hosted by: Luke O'Grady & Chris Lemieux

Produced by: Sophie Shin

Artwork by: Samm Ruppersberger