Episode 380: Obsession, Bomb Busters, Lincoln, El Grande and Top 3 Lord of the Rings Games
About this episode
The episode discusses various board games including Obsession, Bomb Busters, and El Grande, along with a top 3 list of Lord of the Rings games.
00:01:00 Intro00:04:00 Moving the Kids00:10:15 AI in Board Games00:16:30 Obsession00:20:15 Bomb Busters00:23:30 El Grande00:25:00 Neuroshima Hex00:28:30 Miniature Market00:30:00 Our Top 3 LOTR Games00:30:00 Lincoln00:53:30 Portal Games00:55:00 Guild Wars 301:03:30 Outro Even though our regular game night has been on pause for a few weeks, we still managed to squeeze in some great plays with family and friends. Marty kicked things off with Bomb Busters, a title getting a lot of well‑deserved praise. The way he described it reminded me a bit of Hanabi—that same feeling of relying on your teammates to guide you toward the right moves. There’s something deeply satisfying about working together toward a shared victory, especially when the puzzle finally clicks. He also finally got Obsession to the table, a game that’s been floating around one his radar for a while. I’ll admit it’s one I wasn’t familiar with, but that’s hardly surprising given how many games slip past me. Marty had some thoughtful pros and cons, but even with those caveats, it still sounds like something I’d love to try on a future game night, there’s a charm to that Victorian engine‑building vibe that’s hard to…
People in this episode
Host: Marty
Topics covered
- Board Games
- Game Reviews
- Family Gaming
- Game Mechanics
- Area Control Games
- Civil War Games
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Miniature Market, Portal Games
Products: Obsession, Bomb Busters, El Grande, Neuroshima Hex, Lincoln, Guild Wars 3
Books & works: Lord of the Rings
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