Kevin discusses his experience at the 2026 Geekway to the West board game convention, highlighting new games he encountered and played. We both explore a variety of board games, from Welsh seaside village building to Japanese train games, television station management, and more.

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Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to New Games Roundup
• 05:59 New Games at Geekway
• 11:12 Networks Primetime: Running a Television Station
• 17:26 Up or Down: Building Elevators
• 22:28 Orloge: Building the Clock in Prague

We discuss our top 10 animal-themed board games, including a shadow animal game list and the real animal game list. Will your favorite game make the cut? What did we miss?

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The games offer educational and thematic values. Some focus on animal rescue, set collection, card management, area control, and ecosystem simulation.

Chapters

• 00:00 Opening Mayhem
• 26:49 Introduction to Animal-Themed Games
• 33:07 Gloomhaven and Animal Characters
• 38:28 Wingspan and Bird Collection
• 46:22 Cascadia and Pacific Northwest Wildlife

We offer our top 5 lists of games that surprised us the most.

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Daniel and Kevin discuss the unexpected elements and experiences of these games, highlighting their unique features and gameplay. The conversation explores surprising and transformative board games that have defied expectations, leading to a shift in perspective and a newfound appreciation for the gaming experience. There are personal stories and insights about each game, highlighting the unexpected elements that made them stand out.