Episode 359: Battle of Hoth, Lightning Train, 12 Rivers, General Orders: Sengoku Jidai

00:00:00 In Memoriam
00:07:45 Pickle Ball
00:12:30 Plantar Fasciitis
00:20:00 Game Toppers
00:22:10 Battle of Hoth
00:33:15 12 Rivers
00:41:00 Miniature Market
00:42:15 Lightning Train
01:00:00 Portal Games
01:01:00 General Orders: Sengoku Jidai
01:08:00 Outro

Set during one of the most iconic confrontations in the Star Wars universe, Battle of Hoth is a fast-paced miniatures strategy game that plunges players into the icy terrain of Hoth. We are fans of Memoir ’44, so we hoped things hadn’t changed that much in this reimplement. There are 17 scenarios and multi-stage campaigns, so plenty of replayability.

From the designer of Clank! and Dune: Imperium, Lightning Train is a bag-building economic game that reimagines classic train games with a modern twist. This game is definitely one that will be in our annual Squirrely Awards show. It does a lot right, but there are some elements that don’t cause the train to go off the tracks, but do need a little help. I think this is one of those games that will require you to help each other out from time to time in order to achieve your own objectives.

12 Rivers is a family weight worker placement game that involves a mechanic which centers around releasing marbles (pearls) down the board, creating a dynamic and tactile experience as players race to gather the most valuable bounties. With alpacas as transport and fairies offering special actions, the game balances whimsy with some light strategic depth.

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