Episode 361 – PAX Unplugged 2023 – Days Two & Three

We’re back, with a bonus episode, featuring the rest of our PAX interviews.

361 Fact

Chinese submarine 361, nicknamed “The Great Wall”, is infamous for killing all members on board in 2003.

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What We’ve Been Playing

Santa’s Workshop
Skyrockets
Tesseract
Space Explorers: Age of Ambition (our review)
Ecosystem: Savanna
National Geographic: Secret Clue – Animals

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SNAP Review – Tokaido Duo

This wasn’t quite the “chill, enjoy the journey” sequel to Tokaido that we expected. But it’s a great game for two players that avoids being confrontational and directly competitive.

Watch the video or read the transcript of this review.

PAX Unplugged Interviews

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27:00 Gamey with John

The Tree Trimming Game

Find out more at Gamey

31:20 Catmint Studio with Brian

Sequitur – a word game using balls that slide into a holder

Find out more at Catmint Games

33:00 WizKids with Mitch

Jokkmokk
Marvel Remix
Unboxed

Find out more at WizKids

38:55 Blue Rondo with Rick

Crabs in a Bucket

Find out more at Blue Rondo Games

46:30 Wise Wizard Games with Danielle

Wise Wizard has a new imprint, Wacky Wizard Games, with games intended for kids & families. Coming in 2024:

Star Realms Academy
Caution Signs
Pack the Essentials

Find out more at Wise Wizard Games

49:40 One Day West with Ryan

Maize Craze

Find out more at One Day West Games

52:00 Ravensburger with Lysa

Mycelia

Find out more at Ravensburger

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