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MFGCast Fantasy Improv: Something’s Fishy

MFGCast Fantasy Improv: Something’s Fishy

In this episode, we do another fantasy improv with Aaron Catano (All My Fantasy Children), Neil M. (Two Black Eyes Podcast), Taylor LaBresh (Riverhouse Games), and Brandon Leon (Stop, Hack, and Roll)! The setting is a pool party run by rich Merfolk, and man does it...

An MFGCast Designer Spotlight: Alexander Pfister

An MFGCast Designer Spotlight: Alexander Pfister

Broom Service, Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King, Mombasa, Great Western Trail, and more. Alexander Pfister has a lot of games that are rated well on BoardGameGeek. Join Dan and Kurt as they talk about the games created...

MFGCast: The Evolution of Deck Building Games

MFGCast: The Evolution of Deck Building Games

The deck building game, a genre in the board game industry that is not as old as you would think it is, still has a rich history. Dan, Kim, Traci, and Kurt discuss the games that defined this genre, from Dominion to Clank, and many great...

MFGCast: Aesthetics in Gaming

MFGCast: Aesthetics in Gaming

Have you ever rejected playing a game because of the look of a game? Have you ever not played a game because of the components/theme of a game? Kim, Dan, and Kurt talk about what make the aesthetic of games appealing/unappealing to them. Also, they review WWE2K17 for...

An MFGCast Interview with Stephen Joy

An MFGCast Interview with Stephen Joy

We got to talk to Stephen Joy, a wonderful artist about his gaming art, his roleplaying career, and lots more! Stephen is a great, interesting person and talking with him was a blast! If you want to support Stephen, go to his Patreon and get some great maps, etc.!:...

MFGCast: Convention Season 2016 Part One with Taylor LaBresh

MFGCast: Convention Season 2016 Part One with Taylor LaBresh

We got to talk to Taylor LaBresh from Riverhouse Games about his first trip to Gen Con! We talk about the games he ran while he was there, meeting awesome people, and other great tips for Gen Con! We always have a great time talking with Taylor, and we hope you have a...

An MFGCast Family Spotlight on Mayday Games’ Garbage Day

An MFGCast Family Spotlight on Mayday Games’ Garbage Day

The family that plays games together, stays together, right? This episode my family and I review Garbage Day by Mayday Games! We sort through the old VHS movies, soggy noodles, and "That Thing" to bring you some family review goodness! This dexterity game is a pailful...

Gaming With Kids with Matt Ballert

Gaming With Kids with Matt Ballert

This episode we talk to Matt Ballert about gaming with our kids! We talk about how to get our kids to play, what to play, how to keep them playing, and more! Plus, we review the tile laying game Lanterns: The Harvest Festival by Foxtrot Games and Renegade Game...

MFGCast: Pirates! Part Two!

MFGCast: Pirates! Part Two!

In the next and final installment of the Pirates RPG that Kurt runs for his 6 year old son Logan, Captain Hook (no relation) and his crew finds themselves on a strange ship with some interesting characters. Captain Hook also has to lead his "men" through some peril to...

MFGCast: RPG Setting

MFGCast: RPG Setting

In this episode, we chat with Red Shirt Shane, Megan and Aser from The Redacted Files podcast, and Jesse from the Dragonfisters podcast about RPG Setting! We ask the hard hitting questions: Does a great RPG setting make a great game? What...