About this episode

The episode discusses the new geopolitical simulation World Order and reviews several board games.

Trey, Paul, and Ben go deep on World Order, the new geopolitical simulation from the people who brought you Hegemony. We also discuss recent plays of The Staufer Dynasty, Dogs of War, and Come Together, and after that, major game news from the world of Forbidden Stars! Or should we say Old Ones Origins? 00:00 Intro 4:05 Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - The Trick Taking Game 7:51 - The Staufer Dynasty 13:33 - Dogs of War 22:52 - Come Together 27:33 - Forbidden Star...

People in this episode

Guests: Trey, Paul, Ben

Topics covered

• geopolitical simulation
• board games
• game news
• game reviews
• Hegemony
• Forbidden Stars

Mentioned in this episode

Products: World Order, Hegemony, The Staufer Dynasty, Dogs of War, Come Together, Forbidden Stars, Old Ones Origins

Books & works: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - The Trick Taking Game

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