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• #363: The Social Contract

  We generally frown on ad hominem here at SVWAG, ensconced as we are in our glass houses. In the case of Jean-Jacques Rousseau (known affectionately as "Ja-Jay" by no one), though, who wrote extensively about proper methods of childhood education, we shall report that he confessed to rather callously sandbagging his lover into abandoning their children (Rousseau claimed there were five of them, though records are tricky). Way to be a douchebag, Jay-Jay.01:47 AYURIS: City of the Great Machine (German Tikhomirov, CrowD Games, 2023)Games Played Last Week:03:36 -River Rats (Mathijs Jansen & Robin Stokkel, Four Suits Studio, 2025)08:08 -The Gang (John Cooper and Kory Heath, KOSMOS, 2024)09:47 -SCOUT (Kei Kajino, Oink Games, 2019)11:47 -Storm Raiders (Shem Phillips, Arkus Games, 2025)13:36 -Tigris & Euphrates (Reiner Knizia, Hans im Gluck, 1997)16:17 -Corps of Discovery: A Game Set in the World of Manifest Destiny (Jay Cormier & Sen-Foong Lim, Off the Page Games, 2025)21:58 -Dogs of War (Paolo Mori, CMON, 2014)25:27 -Stroganov: Turukhan (Andreas Steding, Game Brewer, 2024)32:48 -Veiled Fate (Max Anderson, Zac Dixon, and Austin Harrison, IV Studio, 2022)40:29 -Jekyll & Hyde vs Scotland Yard (Gaëtan Beaujannot, Olivier Cipière, and Geonil, Mandoo Games, 2023)News (and why it doesn't matter):43:56 SEAL Team Flix follow up Phantom Division! Stealth! Tactics! Flicking! on Kickstarter 44:29 Pacific Command, fleet miniatures game, by Osprey and Mike Hutchinson45:41 Agricola Special Edition on Gamefound47:43 Catacombs Alpha, new minimalist Catacombs starter, on Kickstarter48:25 Open registration for SVWAG Con (July 25th-July 27th) on Eventbrite! https://tinyurl.com/25s6p5jd49:17 Topic: The Social ContractAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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• #362: Rumble Nation

  I've read several different accounts of the battle of Sekigahara, and I swear there's no mention of Kevin Bacon or anyone bleaching their hair. How am I to know if Pony Boy stayed golden? Games Played Last Week:01:42 -MicroMacro: Kids--Crazy City Park (Johannes Sich, Edition Spielwiese, 2025)04:20 -Good Puppers (Chris Cieslik, Asmadi Games, 2021)07:38 -23 Knives (Tyler J. Brown, Play to Z, 2025)15:13 -TEAM3 GREEN (Alex Cutler & Matt Fantastic, Brain Games, 2019)20:04 -Marabunta (Reiner Knizia, Space Cowboys, 2023)21:28 -Ra (Reiner Knizia, alea, 1999)23:13 -Ra: The Dice Game (Reiner Knizia, Rio Grande Games, 2009)26:16 -Moving Company (Guo Jiahui & Wu Ying, Whales Entertainment, 2025)31:42 -Santorini: Riddle of the Sphinx (James Van Niekerk & Paul Saxberg, Roxley, 2025)37:30 -The Crew: Family Adventure (Thomas Sing, KOSMOS, 2024)42:07 -Hot Streak (Jon Perry, CMYK, 2025)43:42 -Flip 7 (Eric Olsen, The Op Games, 2024)News (and why it doesn't matter):45:09 Open registration for SVWAG Con (July 25th-July 27th) on Eventbrite! https://tinyurl.com/25s6p5jd46:35 Tabletop Tycoon acquires the rights to Eric Lang CMON designs: Blood Rage, Rising Sun, Ankh, Arcadia/Starcadia Quest48:48 Follow-up to SEAL Team Flix: Phantom Division on Kickstarter! (Pete Ruth, Mark Thomas)50:52 Sniper Elite: Operation Kraken on Gamefound52:02 Feature Game: Rumble Nation (Yogi Shinichi, Hobby Japan, 2017)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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• #361: What Makes Longer Games Worth It

  Walker and Mark almost come to blows over Flip 7 this week. Their disagreements over the merits of the product (Game? Experience? Way of Life? Sub "Roll a 6, Win a Cookie" distraction?) have long simmered, but the fundamental schism can no longer be ignored or papered over. They finally have it out. 02:27 AYURIS: Knarr (Thomas Dupont, Bombyx, 2023)Games Played Last Week:03:36 -Autobahn (Fabio Lopiano and Nestore Mangone, Alley Cat Games, 2022)06:39 -Scythe (Jamey Stegmaier, Stonemaier Games, 2016)09:47 -Fairy Tale (Satoshi Nakamura, What's Your Game?, 2008) 15:00 -Moon (Haakon Gaarder, Sinister Fish Games, 2023)18:17 -Spots (Alex Hague, Jon Perry, and Justin Vickers, CMYK, 2022)21:13 -ito (326, Arclight Games, 2019)28:06 -Deep Rock Galactic (Ole Steiness, MOOD Publishing, 2022)31:45 -Flip 7 (Eric Olsen, The Op Games, 2024)News (and why it doesn't matter):35:50 Recall from Alion by Dr. Ø; pseudo-sequel to Revive?38:07 Open registration for SVWAG Con (July 25th-July 27th) on Eventbrite! https://tinyurl.com/25s6p5jd38:40 Topic: What Makes Longer Games Worth It?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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• #360: Hot Streak

  "Observers brought attention to [Gritty's] appearance, which could be construed as frightening, while The Guardian described him as an "acid trip of a mascot." Response to Gritty's introduction was immediate and sharply mixed, with many fans on social media expressing bewilderment and some fright at his appearance. Public perception of Gritty became increasingly positive as Gritty's antics, which subverted the cuddly, family-friendly appearance and demeanor of other NHL mascots, gained more attention on social media."-WikipediaGames Played Last Week:00:56 -Can't Stop (Sid Sackson, Playte Games, 2023)04:01 -Tigris & Euphrates (Reiner Knizia, Hans im Gluck, 1997)13:09 -Hansa Teutonica: East Expansion (Andreas Steding, Argentum Verlag, 2010)19:06 -Pandemic: Fall of Rome (Matt Leacock & Paolo Mori, Z-Man, 2018)22:03 -SpellBook (Phil Walker-Harding, Space Cowboys, 2023)24:40 -Skara Brae (Shem Phillips, Garphill Games, 2025)29:52 -Sausage Sizzle (Inka and Marcus Brand, 25th Century Games, 2012)32:07 -Unstoppable (John D. Clair, Renegade Game Studios, 2025)38:41 -Toy Battle (Paolo Mori & Alessandro Zucchini, Repos Production, 2025)40:38 -Leviathan Wilds (Justin Kemppainen, Moon Crab Games, 2024)43:48 -Men at Work (Rita Modl, Pretzel Games, 2019)News (and why it doesn't matter):49:10 Lunar Rush expansion: Innovation49:30 Open registration for SVWAG Con (July 25th-July27th) on Eventbrite! https://tinyurl.com/25s6p5jd49:58 Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship51:18 Please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/svwag53:32 Feature Game: Hot Streak (Jon Perry, CMYK, 2025)[EDIT] We neglected to disclose that this was a review copy provided by the publisher. We apologize for the omission.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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• #359: Gibberers

  "gibber--intransitive verb:to speak rapidly, inarticulately, and often foolishly"-Merriam-Webster"gibberer--noun:the hosts of SVWAG"Games Played Last Week:01:17 -Sausage Sizzle (Inka and Marcus Brand, 25th Century Games, 2012)05:22 -Landmarks (Rodrigo Rego & Danilo Valente, Floodgate Games, 2024)09:11 -Skara Brae (Shem Phillips, Garphill Games, 2025)14:20 -Moving Company (Guo Jiahui & Wu Ying, Whales Entertainment, 2025)16:49 -First Rat (Gabriele Ausiello & Virginio Gigli, Pegasus Spiele, 2022)20:47 -Barbecubes (Brett J. Gilbert & Rob Sparks, Alley Cat Games, 2025)24:35 -Unstoppable (John D. Clair, Renegade Game Studios, 2025)29:48 -Battle of Mekaverse (Reiner Knizia, Kids Logic, 2024)34:25 -Dorfromantik: The Board Game (Michael Palm and Lukas Zach, Pegasus Spiele, 2022)37:41 -Toy Battle (Paolo Mori & Alessandro Zucchini, Repos Production, 2025)40:04 -Dungeon Twister: The Card Game (Christophe Boelinger, Asmodee, 2013)46:34 -Rumble Nation (Yogi Shinichi, Hobby Japan, 2017)News (and why it doesn't matter):50:10 SETI expansion: Space Agencies50:46 Flamecraft digital51:28 POGs are coming back? Slam Throne52:02 Open registration for SVWAG Con (July 25th-July27th) on Eventbrite! https://tinyurl.com/25s6p5jd53:53 Feature Game: Gibberers: The Word Game of Language Invention and Civilization Development (Keisei, Hobby Japan, 2024)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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