The Spiel - MP3 Version show

The Spiel - MP3 Version

Summary: The Spiel is a show about games and the people who love them. Each episode, we review and discuss a new board game or card game. Each game reviewed receives a Major Fun or Spiel of Approval award, our badge of quality. Older episodes (220 and earlier) feature a variety show format with game reviews and interviews. We here at The Spiel know fun. The Spiel and its media network are part of The Spiel Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to making the world a more playful place. We believe play is a powerful positive force in the world. Our goal with the show is open a door to the wider world of games to as many people as we can. Have a listen. I hope you'll be inspired to find a friend and play!

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 The Spiel #211 - Spiel des Jahres 2015 - Part 1 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:05:00

The Spiel des Jahres is Germany's Game of the Year. It's an award for the best family game. And it is the most prestigious award in the board game world. In Pt. 1 we review Machi Koro and Colt Express to see how they stack up against the jury's criteria.

 The Spiel #211 - Spiel des Jahres 2015 - Part 1 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:05:00

The Spiel des Jahres is Germany's Game of the Year. It's an award for the best family game. And it is the most prestigious award in the board game world. In Pt. 1 we review Machi Koro and Colt Express to see how they stack up against the jury's criteria.

 The Spiel #210 - Sondry Folk | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:41:08

That toward Caunterbury wolden ryde. We delve into the history and literary legacy of one of England's most famous cities by exploring 2 games: Canterbury and The Road to Canterbury. In one we are Saxon lords building the city district by district. In the other we are pardoners accompanying Chaucer's pilgrims, tempting them into sins which only we can absolve... for a price.

 The Spiel #210 - Sondry Folk | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:41:08

That toward Caunterbury wolden ryde. We delve into the history and literary legacy of one of England's most famous cities by exploring 2 games: Canterbury and The Road to Canterbury. In one we are Saxon lords building the city district by district. In the other we are pardoners accompanying Chaucer's pilgrims, tempting them into sins which only we can absolve... for a price.

 The Spiel #209 - Point Salad | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:55:47

Hold the croutons. Designer Stefan Feld gives you all the ingredients for a "point salad" in his games. The fun comes from creating the best mix every time you play. We explore Feld's 10 year career and review his latest two games: La Isla and Aquasphere.

 The Spiel #209 - Point Salad | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:55:47

Hold the croutons. Designer Stefan Feld gives you all the ingredients for a "point salad" in his games. The fun comes from creating the best mix every time you play. We explore Feld's 10 year career and review his latest two games: La Isla and Aquasphere.

 The Spiel #208 - Captains of Industry | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:48:48

Blood, sweat & gears. We review Kanban & Factory Fun, two very challenging games with an industrial theme. Kanban is a many-layered simulation of an auto assembly line. Factory fun is a puzzle where players are rewarded for making convoluted machines.

 The Spiel #208 - Captains of Industry | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:48:48

Blood, sweat & gears. We review Kanban & Factory Fun, two very challenging games with an industrial theme. Kanban is a many-layered simulation of an auto assembly line. Factory fun is a puzzle where players are rewarded for making convoluted machines.

 The Spiel #207 - Cubism | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:53:30

Roll over Picasso. We review Waggle Dance, Praetor and Dice Brewing. Each game uses dice in a fun, creative way: to make honey, to build Hadrian's wall and to make beer.

 The Spiel #207 - Cubism | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:53:30

Roll over Picasso. We review Waggle Dance, Praetor and Dice Brewing. Each game uses dice in a fun, creative way: to make honey, to build Hadrian's wall and to make beer.

 The Spiel #206 - Old School | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:30:00

Back in the day... We review Murano and Royals, two new titles that call back to the first generation of "euros" that sparked the Renaissance in modern board games.

 The Spiel #206 - Old School | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:30:00

Back in the day... We review Murano and Royals, two new titles that call back to the first generation of "euros" that sparked the Renaissance in modern board games.

 The Spiel #205 - Programs! Get Your Programs! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:51:06

Code monkeys. We explore 3 games in the programmed movement genre. Robot Turtles teaches programming skills to toddlers. Colt Express pits bandits against each other on a cardboard train. Empire Engine is a steampunk micro-game that uses cards as gears.

 The Spiel #205 - Programs! Get Your Programs! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:51:06

Code monkeys. We explore 3 games in the programmed movement genre. Robot Turtles teaches programming skills to toddlers. Colt Express pits bandits against each other on a cardboard train. Empire Engine is a steampunk micro-game that uses cards as gears.

 The Spiel #204 - Holiday Party: Peanut Gallery | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 04:00:00

Heile recommended. Join us for a virtual cocktail party to celebrate the season. We bounce through a variety of geek related round table topics, play some silly games, listen to some bad jokes and laugh. A lot.

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