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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