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In this episode I review the board game version of Slay the Spire. Which I’m playing right now on my lunch break!

Slay The Spire: The Board Game, Neko Syndicate, No Thanks & I'm Out, Panda Royale, Snow Colony Episode 169: Slay The Spire: The Board Game, Neko Syndicate, No Thanks & I'm Out, Panda Royale, Snow Colony

New year, new episode! 🎉 We've got a great episode for you to kick off 2026!

Check out what @ovenall.bsky.social, @meeplelady.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com and @panda8ngel.bsky.social are playing.

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Best of 2025: Iliad, That's Not A Hat, Lords of Vegas, Darwin's Journey, Almanac: The Dragon Road Episode 168: Best of 2025: Iliad, That's Not A Hat, Lords of Vegas, Darwin's Journey, Almanac: The Dragon Road

It's our last episode of the year! In this episode, we reflect back and share our favorite segments of 2025. Happy holidays, everyone!

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Not sure what to try during the upcoming holiday? My friends and I have some suggestions lol

Hang out with us for the next half hour and see what @meeplelady.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @bookofnerds.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com and @panda8ngel.bsky.social have been playing!

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Time to get excited for a brand new episode! We've got lost creatures, space travel, a couple spooky segments and more! 🎃 Find out what @meeplelady.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @bookofnerds.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com and Justin are playing.

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We've got a special treat for you all today. How about a bonus episode? Listen to @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @bookofnerds.bsky.social and @panda8ngel.bsky.social talk about conventions, and let us know what you think!

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It's time for another episode! We've got animals, constellations, aliens and more! Check out what Justin, @panda8ngel.bsky.social, @ovenall.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social and @bookofnerds.bsky.social are playing!

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In this episode I reviewed Bonds Between, a cozy 2 player RPG about tiny dragons by @brightbard.bsky.social that I played with @hartsea.bsky.social !

Greetings, everyone! It's time for another episode of The Five By. Find out what @gameenthus.com, @panda8ngel.bsky.social, @ovenall.bsky.social, @meeplelady.bsky.social and @bookofnerds.bsky.social are playing.

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It's my first official review and edited podcast content, so be nice! LOL I know you all are wonderful! Thanks for being an awesome community! Please go listen to all these awesome people talking about great games!

We would like to give a warm welcome to our newest co-host @panda8ngel.bsky.social, who will be debuting her first review in this episode! 🐼🎉

Check out what @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com, Justin, Amanda and @meeplelady.bsky.social are playing!

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Newton, Judge Dredd, Fateforge: Chronicles of Faan, Dr. Finn's Book of Solo Strategy and Word Games, Shuffle and Swing Episode 162: Newton, Judge Dredd, Fateforge: Chronicles of Faan, Dr. Finn's Book of Solo Strategy and Word Games, Shuffle and Swing

We've got a new episode for you this month. It's not too big, not too small — it's just right! Check out what @bookofnerds.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com, Justin, @ovenall.bsky.social and @sirbearsworth.bsky.social are playing!

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Come one! Come all! Check out my review of Daimyo.... but there are so many good games this time around. Hide yo wallets!

In this episode I reviewed Iliad! A game so good that I used to say two of my favorite 2 player games are by Reiner Knizia, now it's three (Iliad, Battle Line and Lost Cities)

Iliad, That's Not a Hat, Daimyo: Rebirth of the Empire, Rivages, SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Episode 161: Iliad, That's Not a Hat, Daimyo: Rebirth of the Empire, Rivages, SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

From the Trojan War to Japan and all the way in outer space, we've got something for everyone! Check out what @ovenall.bsky.social, @meeplelady.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com and Justin are playing.

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The White Castle: Matcha, The Bird Oracle, Enemy Anemone, Darwin's Journey, Silver & Gold Episode 160: The White Castle: Matcha, The Bird Oracle, Enemy Anemone, Darwin's Journey, Silver & Gold

We've got matcha, stingy trick-takers and X's in our newest episode. Check out what Justin, @ovenall.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @bookofnerds.bsky.social and @gameenthus.com are playing!

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Gamer friends!

Please nominate our podcast @fivebygames.bsky.social for the best podcast. With 158 episodes under our belt, we've worked hard every month providing quality content with a diverse set of voices and games — all in a snappy 30-minute episode!

In this episode I reviewed one of my very favorite games, Castles of Burgundy, as a solo game! Also check out excellent reviews by @bookofnerds.bsky.social, @meeplelady.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com and Justin!

Jubako, The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, The Castles of Burgundy, Before the Guests Arrive, Creepshow: The Suspense-Building Game Episode 159: Jubako, The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, The Castles of Burgundy, Before the Guests Arrive, Creepshow: The Suspense-Building Game

It's time for another episode! We're stacking delicacies, going to Tamriel, tidying up and more!

Check out what @gameenthus.com, Justin, @ovenall.bsky.social, @meeplelady.bsky.social and @bookofnerds.bsky.social are playing!

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The latest episode of The Five By is out and I covered Mountain Goats @allplay.bsky.social

Give it a listen and hear 5 reviews by five reviewers.

In this episode I reviewed the elegant puzzle game Lok by @letibus.bsky.social! Also check out great reviews by @bookofnerds.bsky.social, Justin, @meeplelady.bsky.social and @sirbearsworth.bsky.social !

Mountain Goats, Xylotar, Lok, Castle Combo, Bottle Imp Episode 158: Mountain Goats, Xylotar, Lok, Castle Combo, Bottle Imp

We've got a budget-friendly episode for you all with five fun games that won't break the wallet. Check out what @bookofnerds.bsky.social, Justin, @ovenall.bsky.social, @meeplelady.bsky.social and @sirbearsworth.bsky.social are playing.

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As a child I read a story about a cursed object that you have to sell for less than you paid for it before you die. Forgot the title, have thought about it for decades. In the upcoming @fivebygames.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social reviews a game based on the story! It's called THE BOTTLE IMP!

Murray the A**hole Frog, The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game, ARTBOX, Rebel Princess, A Gentle Rain Episode 157: Murray the A**hole Frog, The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game, ARTBOX, Rebel Princess, A Gentle Rain

Our newest episode just dropped, and we've got a journey for you, complete with frogs, Frodo, art and princesses! Check out what @bookofnerds.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com, Justin and @meeplelady.bsky.social are playing.

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In this episode I reviewed Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West by @robdaviau.bsky.social @mattleacock.bsky.social and Alan R. Moon. Just based on the title you probably know whether you want this game, and you're probably right :)

Give us a listen again or for the first, of hopefully many, times. #boardgames #boardgaming #tabletopgames #tabletopgaming #cardgames

We've got space, trains, murder and more in our first episode of 2025! Check out what @meeplelady.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com, Justin and @ovenall.bsky.social are playing.

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IMHO this should be the standard. During my time at The Five By I mentioned creators' names near the start of my reviews. And through the first year of Good Morning Society, Becca and I share these names during our preview of new games. #boardgames @fivebygames.bsky.social @goodtimesociety.com