Episodes

Listen to us jabber on about games you’ve probably never heard of and may never play but, really, you should try.

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Episode 27: One Sparkling Year of Gems

It's time to celebrate! After rounding out the first full year of the show, your hosts Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey and Jason Yanchuleff take a look back at two previously reviewed games -- but with a twist! Then they take on one controversial new game. See if they can dig up some more gems in this special anniversary episode!

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Episode 26: All for One and One for All

The O.G. crew is finally back together! This week, your hosts Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff explore three games well suited for three players.

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Episode 25: Who is John Bohrer?

Strap on your headlamp and delve deeper into the mine this week as the guys, along with guest host Ben Anderson, attempt to unearth more gems from the world of cube rails games and explore the work of designer John Bohrer.

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Episode 24: Chris & Bill’s Two Player Showdown

It's the epic battle of w we've all been waiting for! In this episode, the rivalry between your hosts Chris and Bill reaches its apex as the two gamers face each other in the two player episode of the new year!

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Episode 23: Christmas Special

Christmas time's a-coming! This time your hosts Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Bill Arney celebrate the Christmas holiday by digging into three Christmas, or at least Christmas-adjacent themed board games.

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Episode 22: Reiner Knizia: Part Deux

The Doctor we all love is back in the house! In this episode, your hosts Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff, and Cameron Lockey continue their journey through the vast library of games designed by Dr. Reiner Knizia.

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Episode 21: Ready, Set…Gems!

What other hobby allows you to taste some stew, build an ancient wonder and commit financial fraud all in the same evening ... or episode? Join your hosts Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey and Jason Yanchuleff as they delve into 3 lesser known titles by the prolific but endangered Tasty Minstrel Games.

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Episode 20: The Rise & Fall of Tasty Minstrel Games

What other hobby allows you to taste some stew, build an ancient wonder and commit financial fraud all in the same evening ... or episode? Join your hosts Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey and Jason Yanchuleff as they delve into 3 lesser known titles by the prolific but endangered Tasty Minstrel Games.

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Episode 19: Halloween Spectacular

Be prepared to be freaked this Friday, for this formation of fearful game reviews will freeze your blood and furrow your brow! It's Halloween, and your hosts Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff, and Cameron Lockey are excited to present a spooky take on gaming with three Halloween-themed board game reviews!

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Episode 17: Journey into the Unusual

We've covered plenty of under-appreciated and forgotten games, now it's time to journey into the unusual. In this episode of Hidden Gems, your hosts Chris Alley and Jason Yanchuleff, along with guest host Bill Arnie explore three potential gems with unusual mechanics.

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Episode 16: Designer Spotlight on Wolfgang Kramer

Battle for kingdoms, sail the high seas and explore the world in this episode of Hidden Gems. This time your hosts Chris Alley and Jason Yanchuleff, along with guest host Dan Smith dive into three lesser known games designed by the renowned Wolfgang Kramer.

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Episode 14: A Gathering of Friends

To the moon this week as your hosts Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey and Jason Yanchuleff explore three lesser know games from prolific designer Alan R. Moon. Also tune in for a few new exciting developments in the life of the podcast!

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Episode 13: The One with Dads on a Map

In this episode, your hosts Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff, and Cameron Lockey team up with the Dads on a Map podcast hosts, James Geist and Nick "Sanchez" Sanchez to talk games, review a Dads on a Map favorite hidden gem, and go toe to toe in a little friendly board game trivia contest, hosted by Dylan St. Clair!

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Episode 12: Revolvers, Resistors, and Rings

The stakes are high in this episode of Hidden Gems, as your hosts Chris and Cameron battle it out head-to-head in three under-appreciated and forgotten two player games while Jason is out on vacation!

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Episode 11: The Spiel on the Spiel

Put on your puffiest vest and jump in Doc Brown’s DeLorean with your hosts Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff, and Cameron Lockey as they go back in time to review three forgotten Spiel De Jahres winners!

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Episode 10: Tasty Moorsels

Hope you're hungry for more hidden gems! Your hosts Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff, and Cameron Lockey join special guest host Talia Alley as they sink their teeth into three lesser-known games by designer Corné van Moorsel.

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Episode 08: Hungarian Tarokk and Other Card Games

Get ready to deal 'em out and fan your hand because this time your hosts Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff, and Cameron Lockey talk card games with special guest Mike Baglio. Tune in as they discuss two interesting trick-taking games, and one other unusual card game.

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