About this episode
James and Chris discuss the role of auctions in board games and share their favorite auction games.
Auctions! James is joined by Chris to explore one of our favorite mechanics in board games. What is it that auctions do that really help to elevate the board game experience for us and what are some of our favorite auctions in games. Also recent plays of Shark, San Marco, Indonesia 3rd Edition, and more! 1:54 Welcome Chris 3:47 Holiday Gaming Trio - Crokinole, Kalimambo, Paku Paku 10:40 Imperial 20:25 Shark 30:40 Blood on the Clocktower 43:45 San Marco 49:34 Indonesia 3E 53:09 Main Topic: All About Auctions 1:14:53 Our Favorite Auctions Check out Chris on the Mobius Tubes Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TArxzk5t4e0nqj6bAMxXW Information & Signups for DoaMcoN VI: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10h3wllpU-VjCqA7YcL3JUndSmZY2AqE1U9K1K4sRNuA/edit?usp=sharing http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap
People in this episode
Host: James
Guest: Chris
Topics covered
- auctions
- board games
- game mechanics
Keywords
- Shark
- San Marco
- Indonesia 3rd Edition
- Blood on the Clocktower
- Crokinole
- Kalimambo
- Paku Paku
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Shark, San Marco, Kalimambo, Paku Paku, DoaMcoN VI, Indonesia 3rd Edition, Blood on the Clocktower, Crokinole
Books & works: Indonesia 3rd Edition, Blood on the Clocktower, All About Auctions
Places: Indonesia
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