This week we continue the annual tradition of counting down our top 50 favorite board games. We'll cover ten games each week, culminating in the very exciting TOP TEN at the end of December. We promise, there have been some shake ups in these lists! Lots of new games popping up and lots of old favorites...doing things! You'll have to listen to see what happens.

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This week we begin the annual tradition of counting down our top 50 favorite board games. We'll cover ten games each week, culminating in the very exciting TOP TEN at the end of December. We promise, there have been some shake ups in these lists! Lots of new games popping up and lots of old favorites...doing things! You'll have to listen to see what happens.

Also, we'll chat about recently played games including:

• Spectacular

Want to get involved? Submit to the listener top 10! The listener top 10 list will be revealed in the first episode of January. Submissions are due by 12/22. One lucky winner will receive a $40 GameNerdz giftcard!

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This week, Corey and Harrison give thanks! There's a lot to love in the board gaming space and we're shouting out designers, publishers, games, and more on this week's episode. Also, Harrison recaps his time at Protospiel Madison.

Corey

• Things in Rings

Harrison

• Protospiel Madison

Featured Topic

Gaming gratitude! Games, people, and experiences we’re thankful for.

First player rule: The player to most recently be injured in one-on-one combat goes first. (prototype from Protospiel Madison)

Corey’s List

• Reiner Knizia

• Facebook Marketplace

• Board Game Arena

Harrison’s List

• Magic: The Gathering

• Dire Wolf

• Protospiel

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This week we share recommendations for a variety of different board gamers. Keep an eye out for sales this November!

Recently Played Games

Harrison

• Men-Nefer

Featured Topic

Gifts for gamers!

First player rule: The player with the fewest birthdays. In case of a tie, give it to the youngest player. (Santa’s Workshop 2nd Ed from Elf Creek Games)

Corey’s List

• For Gamers Who Like to Host: Gaming Scoreboard / Various on Etsy

• For Experienced Gamer: AllPlay Mat / Allplay

• For Hardcore Gamer: Meeple Source Gift Card / Meeple Source

Harrison’s List

• For the Stocking Stuffer Lovers: VIVO (2024) / Allplay

• For the Bling Enjoyers: Scythe Metal coins / Stonemaier

• For the Long Distance Gamers: Board Game Arena Premium Membership Gift Code / bga.com

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This week we're talking about the games we let go. These games have left our collection for various reasons. In some cases, we regret letting them go. In others, we're happy to make space for different games.

Recently Played Games

Corey

• Trip to Houston - games I packed…

• • Innovation, Flip 7, The Gang, Twice as Clever

Harrison

• Gaia Project

Featured Topic

Games that we loved and let go

First player rule:

Corey’s List

• Gentes (2014) / Spielworxx

• Gloomhaven (2017) / Cephalofair

• Andromeda’s Edge (2024) / Cardboard Alchemy

Harrison’s List

• Seasons (2012) / Libellud

• Quarriors! (2011) / WizKids

• Ex Libris (2017) / Renegade Games

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Corey and Harrison catch up on a BUNCH of recently played games including Fruit Fight, Castles of Burgundy (two on two), and Origin Story. Then, we'll feature a list of games that surprised us in one way or another.

Recently Played Games

Corey

• Fliptoons, Vivo, Castles of Burgundy, Magical Athlete, Fruit Fight

Harrison

• Origin Story

Featured Topic

Games that surprised our expectations

First player rule:

Corey’s List

• Vantage (2025) / Stonemaier

• Hot Streak (2025) / CMYK

• Kingdom Builder (2011) / Queen Games

Harrison’s List

• Small World (2009) / Days of Wonder

• The Mind (2018) / Nürnberger-Spielkarten-Verlag, Pandasaurus

• Flip 7 (2024) / The Op

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Greetings boys and ghouls, it’s that magical time of year when the moon is full and the nights are DEAD. The sick and twisted humans seek thrills for the purpose of entertainment and tell tales of demonic possession and terror to challenge their own grip on reality. Also, games. We'll share more of our favorite spooky season games and chat about recently played games, including Luthier.

Recently Played Games

Corey

• Flip 7

Harrison

• Luthier

Featured Topic

SPOOKY GAMES

First player rule: Both players take a guess at the greatest of horror films. After selecting, the one with the highest rating Rotten Tomatoes is the winner.

Corey’s List

• Zombicide (2012) / C’mon Games

• Mysterium (2015) / Libellud

• Nemesis: Lockdown (2022) / Awaken Realms

Harrison’s List

• Spire’s End (2019) / Favro Ventures, LLC

• Clank!: Catacombs (2022) / Dire Wolf

• Ghost Stories (2008) / Repos Production

Other Links

• Decko (on Gamefound)

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This time on Adamantly Analog, Corey and Harrison share their favorite card games.

Also, we’ll chat about…

Recently Played Games

Harrison

• Fabled Fruit, Glory to Rome

Featured Topic

Card games!

First player rule: Who has the highest mana cost on the bottom of their deck? (kitchen table Magic the Gathering)

Corey’s List

• Arkham Horror: The Card Game (2016) / Fantasy Flight

• Innovation (2010) / Asmadi Games

• Star Realms (2014) / Wise Wizard Games

Harrison’s List

• Magi-Nation Duel (2000) / Interactive Imagination Corporation

• Riftbound (2025) / Riot Games

• Seas of Strife (2023) / Rio Grande Games

Other Links

• Tenpenny Parks Expansions + Collector’s Edition

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