Buy a Railroad, Produce Commodities, or Invest in a Town?? In today's game you'll have the potential to start your empire of the woodlands with some incredible gameplay as an introduction into a lighter step of modern hobby gaming. Whether you want to push your luck and wait for the best time to cash in on your resources, or take the sure bet on your turn this episode and game leads to loads of laughs. What do our Bards think?? You'll have to watch to find out!!

You can find Raccoon Tycoon for yourself at:
https://amzn.to/4eqK03I

Jason and Robbie have the goal of introducing non-gamers to the amazing world of tabletop gaming. With over 35 years of modern board gaming experience, we strive to open newer gamers to a variety of games that may be fun and exciting for them. Whether it’s the theme, mechanics, or length of the game, we hope to demystify the negative stigma that often accompanies tabletop gaming and help players realize the tabletop gaming world is for everyone!

We hope you accompany us on this journey … and join us at the table!

Be sure to follow us on Instagram as well!
https://www.instagram.com/bards_of_the_board/

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:33 What We've Been Playing
22:53 Raccoon Tycoon
1:02:00 Cookie Scale
1:07:08 Final Thoughts

Tile Laying Games are a Personal favorite of Robbie’s, and throw in some Polyomino pieces and Jason’s in as well. Today’s game is an award winning Tile Placement game where you’ll be building your very own Kingdom under a small restriction to add a little bit of pressure. Do the Bards agree with its award winning status? Do we see another Double Doozie?? You'll have to watch to find out!!

You can find Kingdomino for yourself at:

https://amzn.to/3ZayG7q

Jason and Robbie have the goal of introducing non-gamers to the amazing world of tabletop gaming. With over 35 years of modern board gaming experience, we strive to open newer gamers to a variety of games that may be fun and exciting for them. Whether it’s the theme, mechanics, or length of the game, we hope to demystify the negative stigma that often accompanies tabletop gaming and help players realize the tabletop gaming world is for everyone!

We hope you accompany us on this journey … and join us at the table!

Be sure to follow us on Instagram as well!

https://www.instagram.com/bards_of_the_board/

Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:16 What We've Been Playing

23:50 Kingdomino

54:00 Cookie Scale

1:01:00 Final Thoughts

**Sorry for Robbie's Audio Issues. He tried a new camera for the Youtube version and accidentally selected it for his audio as well!! Will be fixed for next episode!!**

Today we welcome our next incredible guest to the channel, James Hudson of Druid City Games! He's the owner and one of the game designers as well as a family friend of Jason's! In today's episode the crew sits down to help give you a few games as well as some terms and conditions to consider for hosting or introducing new players to games. Do our Bards find new suggestions beyond ones they've already discussed? What is James's Take on difficulty and introducing new players to games?? You’ll have to watch to find out!

To Check Out James's Content and Druid City Games Head to the following Links!!
https://www.youtube.com/@realdruidcitygames
https://www.druidcitygames.com/
https://www.instagram.com/jamesmatthewhudson/?hl=en


Jason and Robbie have the goal of introducing non-gamers to the amazing world of tabletop gaming. With over 35 years of modern board gaming experience, we strive to open newer gamers to a variety of games that may be fun and exciting for them. Whether it’s the theme, mechanics, or length of the game, we hope to demystify the negative stigma that often accompanies tabletop gaming and help players realize the tabletop gaming world is for everyone!

We hope you accompany us on this journey … and join us at the table!

Be sure to follow us on Instagram as well!
https://www.instagram.com/bards_of_the_board/

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
5:00 What We've Been Playing
17:40 Our Games to Introduce Others
56:50 Final Thoughts