Reef & Ruins is a roll and write that pits hydras against each other to explore those ruins and reefs with dice and dice manipulation to score high to win the game. Traci from the MFGCast calls this her favorite Weird Giraffe Game. Find out why in our preview. Then go back this game on Kickstarter on October 15th. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/upl…

Soot deals with coming back to life, sort of. Then Black Claws and Soot have a “chat” with a cult leader about the mystery Man in Yellow. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Episode_492_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

George gets a “request” from Antonio Deluca. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Episode_491_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

We held a Con at our house! How did it go? Find out here! https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Episode_490_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

Soot and Black Claws infiltrate The Pusillanimous and try to save a young Goliath. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Episode_489_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

With significant injuries, how will George and Jane fair? https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Episode_488_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

We talk about two games we played on our game night, Vaalbara by Studio H and Junk Drawer by Winsmith Games! We also talk about playing a game solo before bringing it to game night. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Episode_487_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

Kot helps Black Claws and Soot with finding The Pusillanimous unbeknownst to Kot. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Episode_486_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

Join us as we talk about the games we played recently and about going to a local gaming spot for a day of old school video games, pinball, and other fun activities. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Episode_485_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

In the start of Core Noir Season Four we call Human, George is haunted by someone from his past. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Episode_484_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

Black Claws and Soot try to find out more about The Pusillanimous. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Episode_483_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

We did some fun gaming things in Denver, Colorado and played some great games to talk about. Join us! https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Episode_482_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

Who killed J.J. Abram? Why was he murdered? All will be revealed! Also, listen afterwards as John and Kurt talked about the ins and outs of Season Three of our Core Noir Campaign! https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Episode_481_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

Teaching games is an art. How to do it right? Find out here! Intro Music: AGST – Fights https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Episode_480_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

Black Claws and Soot meet Cutie Pie, and some other things happen. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Episode_479_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

Join us as we talk about going to an amazing board game shop, and playing great old and new games with friends. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Episode_478_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

George talks to Malcolm and Claire about who around J.J. might be involved in his demise and then he goes to a local watering hole for information. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Episode_477_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

Join Traci and Kurt as they talk about expansions: Games that need an expansion so they don’t grow stale, games that ok on their own with their expansions, not so great expansions, and great expansions that really complement the base game. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Episode_476_Final.mp3…

Black Claws and Soot deal with Soot’s sudden stars and they meet the King. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Episode_475_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

Take a listen as we talk about some great gaming experiences we’ve been having recently. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Episode_474_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

George and Detective Spirino trade information. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Episode_473_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

Join us as we talk about board gaming with the people that make gaming the best it can be. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Episode_472_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

Soot and Black Claws catch up with a new friend and sleep is cut short for Soot by something wicked. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Episode_471_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

Join us as we talk about some games that we’ve played recently (Sea Salt and Paper, Isle of Cats, Quacks of Quedlinburg, Seikatsu), and some board game tattoo love. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Episode_470_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

George tells Jane an unwanted secret and then he goes to talk to Josie Penelope about the death of J.J. Abrams. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Episode_469_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

Soot and Black Claws come into contact with pair a of underwater children that have lost their way. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Episode_468_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

Join us as we “burn” up a preview for Burned, a two player burned spy vs. the agency game designed by Jon Moffat and published by Stone Circle Games. Find it on Kickstarter February 13th! https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Episode_467_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

George hangs out at The Glow and gets a little more than he bargained for. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Episode_466_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

Soot and Black Claws meet a friend in a hole and Black Claws meets an interesting character. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Episode_465_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

In this episode we talk about condensing our small box games and then talk about what we’ve been playing recently. Games we talk about: Dead Man’s Draw, Tiny Epic Galaxies, Vaalbara, Go Nuts for Donuts, Sushi Go. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Episode_464_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

George talks to Detective Spiraneu and gets more insight on who might have murdered J.J. Abram. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Episode_463_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

Join us as we talk about 2023, the games we played, didn’t play, and in between. The games we talk about: Earth, Joan of Arc: Draw and Write, Godsforge, Race to the Raft, Great Western Trail, Heaven and Ale, Fantastic Factories. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Episode_462_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

Our adventurers take on a side quest, the most fantasy thing ever. Oh yeah, we went there. Fantasy Audio by Battlebards DM: Kurt Aumueller Black Claws: John Haremza Soot: John Neary https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Episode_459_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

Check out what we’ve played recently including Spots by CMYK, Diced Veggies by Kids Table Board Gaming, and Don’t Llama Dice by Amigo. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Episode_458_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

George talks to Malcolm Jensen and his sister Clair about who might have had it in for J.J., and he talks to Phil Phillips about the whereabouts of Josie Penelope. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Episode_457_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

We talk about a couple of our older games, Pandemic & Godsforge, and we talk about a new game to us, Akropolis. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Episode_456_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

Soot realizes that sometimes being someone else is not what it’s cracked up to be. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Episode_454_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

Join us as we talk about Dragoon by Lay Waste Games and Museum by Holy Grail Games. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Episode_455_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

George has lunch with Paul Blanker to get some information and he also talks to Mr. Abram’s neighbor Arnold Dubie about what happened the night of the fire. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Episode_453_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

Join Traci and Kurt as they talk about Railroad Ink the Arcade expansion by Horrible Games and District Noir by Pandasaurus Games. They also talk about their unfortunate incident with BG Stats. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Episode_452_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

In this episode, Soot and Black Claws look to swipe the magic ring off of the Spectator. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Episode_451_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

There’s “Cult of the New”, but what do you call your older, trusty games that always come back to? We call it being Blissfully Content. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Episode_450_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

George goes to the apartment building that was the crime scene of J.J. Abrams’ death, and gets lunch with Reporter Paul Blanker. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Episode_449_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

Black Claws and Soot continue into the crazy dungeon of the DJ DM. DM: Kurt Aumueller Black Claws: John Haremza Soot: John Neary Music by: Battlebards https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Episode_448_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

Join Traci and Kurt as they talk about rules: How we read them, interpret them, mistake them, and deal with them. We also talk about Renature by Capstone Games and Boomerang USA by Grail Games. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Episode_447_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

George meets Ace Johnson and makes plans with Paul Blanker. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Episode_446_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

Join us as we talk about some fun random topics like adding a fourth to our board game group, getting some games knocked out on our Shelf of Opportunity, and more! https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Episode_445_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

Black Claws and Soot get caught in the rhythm. GM: Kurt Aumueller Black Claws: John Haremza Soot: John Neary Music by Battlebards Dice provided by Midwest Resin Geek https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Episode_444_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

The board game show goodness continues as we invite our favorites to compete in some very ridiculous games. This is pulled from YouTube so if you want the full experience, head over to the MFGCast YouTube channel! https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Episode_443_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast

George has drinks with Jane, and one of them has a “little” more than the other. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Episode_442_Final.mp3Oleh The MFGcast