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Gen Con Interview Series 2019 Part One

Gen Con Interview Series 2019 Part One

Join us in our interview series from Gen Con 2019! In this episode, we talk to Bruce Voge from North Star Games and The Party Gamecast about the great games coming from North Star Games, Jamie Lawrence from Good Games Publishing about...

MFGCast Presents Clank featuring John Haremza

MFGCast Presents Clank featuring John Haremza

In this episode Kurt invites John Haremza(Legends of Tabletop) on to play the RPG Crank by Tim C. Koppang. In Clank, a government official comes home to a stranger in his kitchen, and what insues after. If you'd like a free copy of Clank, go to...

MFGCast: Don’t Believe the Hype

MFGCast: Don’t Believe the Hype

What does hype do for us in the board game community? Does it bring us what we want? Does it bring what we think we need? Does it fulfill us in finding teh right game? We ask these questions and more in this episode! WE also talk about this games we're now playing:...

Welcome to Our World featuring Aaron Catano-Saez

Welcome to Our World featuring Aaron Catano-Saez

Join us as we talk to Aaron Catano-Saez from All My Fantasy Children about why building a great character is key to a successful fantasy land, why Aaron would rather play a RPG in real life than online, and more. Thanks to Aaron for coming on to talk, and make sure...

What’s Up With Eric?

What’s Up With Eric?

Join us as we talk to Eric Yurko from What's Eric Playing? about what he's been up to whether it's blogging his reviews, doing videos with friends, and just being an all around good guy! Make sure to support Eric in his endeavors and thanks for listening!...

MFGCast: Games You Should Know – Desolate

MFGCast: Games You Should Know – Desolate

Join Kurt as he's running solo and talking about a great solo game by Grey Gnome Games, Desolate! Haunting art and fun gameplay are the recipe for a great experience! If you think this game is for you, get it at The Gamecrafter now:...

MFGCast: I Cut You Choose

MFGCast: I Cut You Choose

Did you know that I cut you choose is not a mechanic on BGG? It's a great mechanic that is not in many games, which is a tragedy! Join us as we talk about the mechanic, the games that we've played that have the machanic, and more!...

MFGCast: Dreamation 2019

MFGCast: Dreamation 2019

Dreamation has been a go to for people in the New York/Long Island area for many a year. Join us as Dan tells us why it's a great con to go to and what he, Kim, and his friends played and experienced while at Dreamation 2019....

MFGCast: Narrative Driven Games

MFGCast: Narrative Driven Games

Every game has a theme and a story, but only a selective few are good narrative games. In this episode of the MFGCast, join Kurt and D Wyatt as they talk about some good narrative games and what makes them special....

MFGCast: Under the Sea

MFGCast: Under the Sea

Emerson Matsuuchi has had some hits with Century: Spice Road, Crossfire and Specter Ops. But what about an abstract game about underwater coral placement? Join the MFGCast as we talk about Reef by Plan B Games....

How Many Plays?

How Many Plays?

How many plays does it take for you to get a strategy on a game? How many plays does it take for you to decide if you want to play it more or not at all? We answer those questions and more in this episode. Make sure to get Ghostel at 20% off and FREE WORLDWIDE...

MFGCast: Breaking the Ice

MFGCast: Breaking the Ice

There are many games that you can play with people that you don't know well to break the ice. There is a lot of games out there to try that help cut the tension of new gaming relationships. We talk about some of our picks....

MFGCast: Meeplestock 2018

MFGCast: Meeplestock 2018

Kurt and Traci took Logan to his first con, Meeplestock in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. They enjoyed games, camaraderie, and much more. There story starts here... https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/meeplestock-2018/id523045887?i=1000414365910&mt=2

MFGCast: Small Box Games

MFGCast: Small Box Games

In this episode we talk about some of our favorite small box games, but we divide them into three categories: Best game to play on a tray, best smallest box game, and the small box game that is table hog! Then we play a game about how...

MFGCast: Path of Play Day

MFGCast: Path of Play Day

Sometimes playing games takes a back seat to what really matters. Sometimes playing games is a great way to come closer as a family. Kurt talks with Mike Primeau, co-founder of Path of Play Day, a day that supports families to play with their children with autism and...

MFGCast Pandemic Spotlight: Pandemic: Iberia

MFGCast Pandemic Spotlight: Pandemic: Iberia

Our Pandemic Spotlight continues with Pandemic: Iberia! This time, diseases have names! Try to cure malaria, typhus, the yellow fever, and cholera. Fun huh? Build and ride the railways to help cure those nasty diseases, because nothing help cure diseases like trains,...

MFGCast: Family Holiday Gaming with Mayday Games

MFGCast: Family Holiday Gaming with Mayday Games

The holidays are about getting together with families and enjoying the time with them. How about you get together with a great family game to enjoy with your loved ones and friends? We talk with Daniel Peterson (Lead Game Developer at Mayday Games) about what games...

MFGCast: Games that take up all of your time

MFGCast: Games that take up all of your time

Let's face it, time is shorter for us than we think. There's only so much time in the day for fun. How do we spend it? Do we play that game like Magic the Gathering or Final Fantasy that takes up most of your time when you play? Join Kim, Kurt, and Dan as they talk...

MFGCast: Game Budgeting

MFGCast: Game Budgeting

Let's be honest, gaming is expensive. From board game to video games to RPG's, stuff cost money. The real trick is to not spend so much money that you go hungry. Join Dan and Kurt as they talk about their gaming budgets, what to do and not do to save those shekels. We...

MFGCast: Haunt the House

MFGCast: Haunt the House

                       October is the time for fall, leaves turning, and some good old scary themed games. Enter Haunt the House: a great set collection, spooky good game by Kids Table Gaming where ghosts are scaring Ghost Hunters out of a haunted house. Using scares...

MFGCast: Hell hath no fury like a God scorned

MFGCast: Hell hath no fury like a God scorned

Gods. We follow them, worship them, love them, hate them. We also put them in our games! There are a few games out there with the theme of the Gods like Santorini, Voluspa, The Lords of Rock, etc. But does the theme in these games leave...